Cr Pr 2-2 (4-01)

Washington, D.C.

Crop

Production

Released April 10, 2001, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 

For information on "Crop Production" call (202) 720-2127, office hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

U.S. Orange Production Down Slightly from March

The U.S. all orange April 1 forecast for the 2000-01 crop is 12.4 million tons, down less than 1 percent from

the March forecast and 5 percent below last season’s revised utilization of 13.0 million tons. Florida's all

orange forecast is increased to 224 million boxes (10.1 million tons), up less than 1 percent from last month

but 4 percent lower than the 1999-2000 final utilization. The early and midseason orange forecast, at

128 million boxes (5.76 million tons), is 1 percent higher than the March forecast, but 4 percent below the

previous season. Harvest is complete. Florida’s Valencia forecast, at 96.0 million boxes (4.32 million tons),

is unchanged from March but 3 percent lower than last season’s final utilization. The Valencia growth rate

during March increased more than during the past two months. However, loss from droppage also increased

more than the previous two months. Both size and drop are below average in the 10-season series. Harvest

has progressed to 15 percent complete. 

The all orange forecast for California, at 57.0 million boxes (2.14 million tons), is down 3 percent from the

January forecast and 11 percent below last season’s revised utilization of 64.0 million boxes (2.40 million

tons). California’s Navel orange forecast remains at 34.0 million boxes (1.28 million tons), 15 percent below

the previous season. Harvest is approaching 80 percent complete. Quality has remained good with large fruit

size. California’s Valencia forecast is decreased to 23.0 million boxes (863,000 tons), 8 percent below the

January forecast and 4 percent lower than the previous season’s revised utilization of 24.0 million boxes

(900,000 tons). Fruit set is down in the Central Valley. Harvest is just underway and good fruit size is

evident. 

The forecast of all oranges in Texas is 2.21 million boxes (94,000 tons), an increase of 5 percent from the

January forecast. If realized, it will be 27 percent higher than last season. The cooler than normal winter has

delayed maturity, extending the harvesting period two to three weeks later than normal. Color, sweetness, and

overall quality are excellent. Arizona’s all orange forecast is decreased 5 percent from January to 1.00 million

boxes (38,000 tons). This is 9 percent below last season’s utilization.

Florida frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) yield projection is unchanged from last month at

1.58 gallons per box of 42.0 degrees Brix. The early and midseason portion is final at 1.54 gallons per box as

reported by the Florida Citrus Processors Association. The late type Valencia yield projection also remains

the same as last month at 1.65 gallons per box.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

April 2001 2 NASS, USDA

This report was approved on April 10, 2001.

Secretary of

Agriculture

Ann M. Veneman

Agricultural Statistics Board

Chairperson

Frederic A. Vogel
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

April 2001 3 NASS, USDA

Contents

Page

Citrus ................................................................................4

Crop Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Crop Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Information Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Papayas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Peanuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Weather Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

April 2001 4 NASS, USDA

Citrus Fruits: Utilized Production by Crop, State, and United States,

1998-99, 1999-00 and Forecasted April 1, 2001 1 2

Crop and State

Utilized Production

Boxes

Utilized Production

Ton Equivalent

1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01

1,000 Boxes 3 1,000 Boxes 3 1,000 Boxes 3 1,000 Tons 1,000 Tons 1,000 Tons

Oranges

 Early Mid &

 Navel 4

 AZ

 CA

 FL

 TX

 US

 Valencia

 AZ

 CA

 FL

 TX

 US

 All

 AZ

 CA

 FL

 TX

 US

Temples

 FL

Grapefruit

 White Seedless 5

 FL

 Colored Seedless

 FL

 Other 5

 FL

 All

 AZ

 CA

 FL

 TX

 US

Tangerines

 AZ 6

 CA 6

 FL

 US

Lemons

 AZ

 CA

 US

Tangelos

 FL

K-Early Citrus

 FL

550

21,000

112,000

1,250

134,800

600

15,000

74,000

180

89,780

1,150

36,000

186,000

1,430

224,580

1,800

17,800

28,700

550

750

7,300

47,050

6,100

61,200

950

1,500

4,950

7,400

3,450

16,200

19,650

2,550

80

600

40,000

134,000

1,540

176,140

500

24,000

99,000

200

123,700

1,100

64,000

233,000

1,740

299,840

1,950

20,900

31,900

600

450

7,000

53,400

5,930

66,780

850

2,300

7,000

10,150

3,100

19,600

22,700

2,200

110

450

34,000

128,000

2,000

164,450

550

23,000

96,000

210

119,760

1,000

57,000

224,000

2,210

284,210

1,400

20,000

29,000

650

7,200

49,000

6,700

63,550

650

2,600

5,600

8,850

3,200

22,000

25,200

2,100

40

21

787

5,040

53

5,901

22

563

3,330

8

3,923

43

1,350

8,370

61

9,824

81

757

1,220

23

25

244

2,000

244

2,513

36

56

235

327

131

616

747

115

4

22

1,500

6,030

66

7,618

19

900

4,455

8

5,382

41

2,400

10,485

74

13,000

88

888

1,356

25

15

235

2,269

237

2,756

32

86

333

451

118

745

863

99

5

17

1,275

5,760

85

7,137

21

863

4,320

9

5,213

38

2,138

10,080

94

12,350

63

850

1,233

22

241

2,083

268

2,614

24

98

266

388

122

836

958

95

2 1 The crop year begins with the bloom of the first year shown and ends with the completion of harvest the following year. 2 1999-2000 revised. 3 Net lbs. per box: oranges-AZ & CA-75, FL-90, TX-85; grapefruit-AZ & CA-67, FL-85, TX-80; lemons-76; tangelos, K-Early

Citrus & Temples-90; tangerines-AZ & CA-75, FL-95. 4 Navel and miscellaneous varieties in AZ and CA. Early (including Navel) and midseason varieties in FL and TX. Small

quantities of tangerines in TX. 5 "Other" seedy grapefruit estimates discontinued after 1999-2000 crop. Included with white seedless beginning with the 2000-01

crop. 6 Includes tangelos and tangors.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

April 2001 5 NASS, USDA

Potatoes: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production

by Seasonal Group, State, and United States, 1999-2001

Seasonal

Group

and

State

Area

Yield Production

Planted Harvested

2000 2001 2000 2001 2000 2001 1999 2000 2001

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres Cwt Cwt 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt

Winter

 CA

 FL

 Total

Spring

 AL 1

 AZ

 CA

 FL

 Hastings

 Other FL

 NC 2

 TX

 Total

Summer 3

 AL 1

 CA

 CO

 DE

 IL

 IA 4

 KS 5

 MD

 MO

 NE 6

 NJ

 NM

 NC 2

 TX

 VA

 Total

9.0

8.2

17.2

9.0

18.8

22.3

17.2

5.1

17.5

9.8

77.4

5.1

6.5

8.1

4.8

5.5

3.0

4.8

6.2

2.5

3.3

8.4

6.5

64.7

9.0

7.8

16.8

9.0

17.0

22.6

17.0

5.6

18.0

9.5

76.1

9.0

8.0

17.0

9.0

18.8

21.5

16.5

5.0

17.0

9.3

75.6

4.1

6.5

7.9

4.7

5.3

2.9

4.7

6.1

2.5

3.0

7.8

6.3

61.8

9.0

5.0

14.0

9.0

17.0

22.0

16.5

5.5

17.5

9.0

74.5

320

260

292

280

395

295

295

295

200

240

290

170

355

355

240

350

340

260

275

285

350

380

205

303

310

240

285

280

390

260

260

260

190

230

272

2,210

1,860

4,070

280

3,024

7,600

8,820

6,930

1,890

3,300

2,303

25,327

616

2,412

2,475

1,075

1,645

180

1,128

1,829

1,620

625

1,247

110

2,960

1,050

18,972

2,880

2,080

4,960

2,520

7,426

6,343

4,868

1,475

3,400

2,232

21,921

697

2,308

2,805

1,128

1,855

986

1,222

1,678

713

1,050

2,964

1,292

18,698

2,790

1,200

3,990

2,520

6,630

5,720

4,290

1,430

3,325

2,070

20,265

 1 Spring estimates combined with summer starting with 2000 crop year. 2 Summer estimates combined with spring starting with 2000 crop year. 3 2000 revised. 4 Estimates discontinued starting with 2000 crop year. 5 Estimates began in 2000 crop year. 6 Summer estimates combined with fall starting with 2000 crop year.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

April 2001 6 NASS, USDA

Papayas: Area and Fresh Production, by Month, Hawaii, 2000-2001

Month

Area Fresh Production

Total in Crop Harvested 2000 2001

2000 2001 2000 2001

Acres Acres Acres Acres 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds

Feb

Mar

3,075

3,090

2,630

2,860

1,675

1,655

1,845

2,025

3,440

4,610

4,295

4,270

Peanuts: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production

by State and United States, 1999-2000 1

State

Area Planted Area Harvested

1999 2000 1999 2000

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres

AL

FL

GA

NM 2

NC

OK

SC

TX 2

VA

US

207.0

102.0

546.0

22.0

126.0

83.0

11.5

360.0

77.0

1,534.5

190.0

94.0

494.0

27.3

123.0

97.0

10.5

425.0

76.0

1,536.8

206.0

94.0

544.0

22.0

124.0

79.0

11.0

280.0

76.0

1,436.0

182.0

86.0

492.0

24.0

123.0

67.0

10.0

270.0

75.0

1,329.0

Yield Production

1999 2000 1999 2000

Pounds Pounds 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds

AL

FL

GA

NM 2

NC

OK

SC

TX 2

VA

US

2,175

2,770

2,575

2,800

2,410

2,400

2,300

3,310

2,870

2,667

1,490

2,485

2,700

2,290

2,750

1,800

2,950

2,540

2,805

2,448

448,050

260,380

1,400,800

61,600

298,840

189,600

25,300

926,800

218,120

3,829,490

271,180

213,710

1,328,400

54,960

338,250

120,600

29,500

685,800

210,375

3,252,775 1 2000 revised. 2 Preliminary pending final administrative data.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

April 2001 7 NASS, USDA

Peanuts: Farm Marketing Percents by Month,

State, and United States, 1999 and 2000 Crop Years

Crop Year

and

State

Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan 1 Feb

Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent

1999 Crop

 AL

 FL

 GA

 NC

 TX

 VA

 US

2000 Crop

 AL

 FL

 GA

 NC

 TX

 VA

 US

2.6

5.1

1.9

1.1

1.7

44.6

50.7

41.8

1.7

26.3

19.6

34.8

16.3

3.1

5.2

6.0

13.2

46.0

40.6

44.1

52.3

47.0

60.3

46.5

57.4

26.7

56.7

83.5

37.3

76.6

54.7

6.3

3.5

11.8

39.3

31.3

32.1

19.2

20.5

38.0

26.3

7.3

52.7

10.7

29.3

0.5

0.1

0.4

4.4

8.4

5.3

3.1

2.3

0.4

0.6

2.8

4.8

3.9

2.2

4.0

10.5

2.3

3.2

0.2

0.1

0.1

3.3

2.8

0.6 1 January of the following year.

Peanuts: Price and Value by State

and United States, 1999-2000 1

State Price per Pound Value of Production

1999 2000 1999 2000

Dollars Dollars 1,000 Dollars 1,000 Dollars

AL

FL

GA

NM

NC

OK

SC

TX

VA

US

0.268

0.232

0.272

0.274

0.276

0.280

0.267

0.206

0.275

0.254

0.264

0.251

0.265

0.293

0.266

0.291

0.223

0.227

0.260

0.257

120,077

60,408

381,018

16,878

82,480

53,088

6,755

190,921

59,983

971,608

71,592

53,641

352,026

16,103

89,975

35,095

6,579

155,677

54,698

835,386 1 2000 revised.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

April 2001 8 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2000-2001

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop

Area Planted Area Harvested

2000 2001 2000 2001

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain 2

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain 2

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

5,844.0

79,545.0

4,477.0

440.0

3,060.0

1,335.0

9,195.0

62,529.0

43,348.0

3,937.0

15,244.0

1,567.0

536.0

46.0

1,536.8

4.0

215.0

74,496.0

2,792.0

15,536.5

15,365.0

171.5

1,564.2

5.2

1,756.2

188.0

217.0

1,387.3

17.2

77.4

64.7

1,228.0

97.3

5,321.0

76,693.0

4,425.0

3,090.0

9,368.0

60,299.0

41,336.0

3,462.0

15,501.0

1,892.0

1,465.0

76,657.0

2,732.0

15,614.0

15,394.0

220.0

1,432.5

1,452.9

16.8

76.1

96.2

5,201.0

72,732.0

5,868.0

59,854.0

23,077.0

36,777.0

2,324.0

370.0

3,039.0

302.0

7,723.0

265.0

53,028.0

35,022.0

3,572.0

14,434.0

1,509.0

517.0

42.9

1,329.0

3.9

197.0

72,718.0

2,629.0

13,097.5

12,927.0

170.5

1,378.1

1,037.0

485.7

4.1

1,606.4

179.0

214.0

6.8

0.3

36.1

89.5

1,351.6

17.0

75.6

61.8

1,197.2

21.7

94.2

0.5

63,771.0

2,204.0

457.7

14.0

74.5

 1 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the

full 2001 crop year. 2 Area planted for all purposes. 3 Area is total acres in crop, not harvested acreage.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

April 2001 9 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2000-2001

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop Unit

Yield Production

2000 2001 2000 2001

1,000 1,000

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice 2

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed 3

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 2

 Upland 2

 Amer-Pima 2

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas 2

 Dry Edible Beans 2

 Dry Edible Peas 2

 Lentils 2

 Wrinkled Seed Peas

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

Bu

"

Ton

"

"

"

Bu

"

Cwt

Bu

"

Ton

Bu

"

"

"

Lb

Ton

Bu

Lb

"

"

"

Bu

Lb

Bale

"

"

Ton

"

Lb

Cwt

"

"

"

"

Lb

"

"

"

Cwt

"

"

"

"

Lb

Cwt

Lb

61.1

137.1

16.8

2.54

3.48

1.95

64.2

19.8

6,281

28.5

60.9

10.8

41.9

44.6

30.7

38.2

1,337

20.8

852

2,448

1,474

1,434

38.1

1,363

631

625

1,119

23.6

35.0

2,264

1,780

1,646

1,955

1,415

1,340

50,000

1,871

77

382

292

290

303

393

101

145

285

272

317,865

9,968,358

98,538

152,183

80,347

71,836

149,195

7,320

190,872

8,619

470,070

2,863

2,223,440

1,562,733

109,805

550,902

2,016,951

6,439

10,730

36,570

3,252,775

5,750

282,545

2,769,665

3,584,339

17,219.5

16,822.0

397.5

32,521

36,346

1,099,884

73

26,440

3,499

3,029

680

9,100

13,500

67,577

6,926

516,083

4,960

21,921

18,698

470,504

2,199

13,613

7,000

3,990

20,265

 1 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the

full 2001 crop year. 2 Yield in pounds. 3 Yield is not estimated.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

April 2001 10 NASS, USDA

Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 1999-2001

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop Unit

Production

1999 2000 2001

1,000 1,000 1,000

Citrus 2 3

 Grapefruit

 K-Early Citrus (FL)

 Lemons

 Oranges

 Tangelos (FL)

 Tangerines

 Temples (FL)

Non-Citrus

 Apples

 Apricots

 Bananas (HI)

 Grapes

 Olives (CA)

 Papayas (HI)

 Peaches

 Pears

 Prunes, Dried (CA)

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA)

Nuts & Misc.

 Almonds (CA)

 Hazelnuts

 Pecans

 Pistachios (CA)

 Walnuts (CA)

 Maple Syrup

Ton

"

"

"

"

"

"

1,000 Lbs

Ton

Lb

Ton

"

Lb

1,000 Lbs

Ton

"

"

Lb

Ton

Lb

"

Ton

Gal

2,513

4

747

9,824

115

327

81

10,630.7

90.5

24,500.0

6,236.4

142.0

42,400.0

2,525.7

1,015.5

178.0

22.9

833,000

40.0

406,100

123,000

283.0

1,188

2,756

5

863

13,000

99

451

88

10,598.0

99.9

28,500.0

7,315.3

53.0

53,000.0

2,610.9

975.2

220.0

23.9

710,000

24.0

206,600

243,000

239.0

1,231

2,614

2

958

12,350

95

388

63

 1 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the

full 2001 crop year. 2 Production years are 1998-1999, 1999-2000, and 2000-2001. 3 1999-2000 revised.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

April 2001 11 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2000-2001

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Area Planted Area Harvested

2000 2001 2000 2001

Hectares Hectares Hectares Hectares

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain 2

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All 3

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain 2

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All 3

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 3

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All 3

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 4

2,365,010

32,191,070

1,811,800

178,060

1,238,350

540,260

3,721,120

25,304,860

17,542,500

1,593,260

6,169,090

634,150

216,910

18,620

621,930

1,620

87,010

30,147,790

1,129,890

6,287,470

6,218,060

69,400

633,020

2,100

710,720

76,080

87,820

561,430

6,960

31,320

26,180

496,960

39,380

2,153,360

31,036,890

1,790,750

1,250,490

3,791,140

24,402,400

16,728,270

1,401,040

6,273,100

765,670

592,870

31,022,320

1,105,610

6,318,830

6,229,800

89,030

579,720

587,970

6,800

30,800

38,930

2,104,790

29,433,910

2,374,720

24,222,320

9,339,030

14,883,280

940,500

149,740

1,229,850

122,220

3,125,420

107,240

21,459,900

14,173,050

1,445,550

5,841,300

610,680

209,220

17,360

537,830

1,580

79,720

29,428,250

1,063,930

5,300,430

5,231,430

69,000

557,700

419,660

196,570

1,660

650,090

72,440

86,600

2,750

110

14,620

36,220

546,980

6,880

30,590

25,010

484,490

8,780

38,120

190

25,807,490

891,940

185,210

5,670

30,150

 1 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the

full 2001 crop year. 2 Area planted for all purposes. 3 Total may not add due to rounding. 4 Area is total hectares in crop, not harvested hectares.
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Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2000-2001

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Yield Production

2000 2001 2000 2001

Metric Tons Metric Tons Metric Tons Metric Tons

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All 2

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All 2

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed 3

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 2

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All 2

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

3.29

8.60

37.64

5.70

7.80

4.38

2.30

1.11

7.04

1.79

3.82

24.22

2.82

3.00

2.07

2.57

1.50

1.30

0.96

2.74

1.65

1.61

2.56

1.53

0.71

0.70

1.25

52.90

78.57

2.54

2.00

1.84

2.19

1.59

1.50

56.04

2.10

0.09

42.80

32.70

32.50

33.91

44.05

0.11

16.20

31.94

30.49

6,920,690

253,207,960

89,392,170

138,058,100

72,889,570

65,168,520

2,165,560

166,010

8,657,810

218,930

11,940,330

2,597,270

60,512,120

42,530,620

2,988,400

14,993,100

914,870

5,841,000

272,550

16,590

1,475,430

2,610

128,160

75,377,930

1,625,830

3,749,100

3,662,560

86,550

29,502,550

32,972,540

498,900

3,310

1,199,300

158,710

137,390

30,840

4,130

6,120

30,650

3,140

23,409,130

224,980

994,320

848,130

21,341,700

1,000

617,480

3,180

180,980

919,200

 1 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the

full 2001 crop year. 2 Production may not add due to rounding. 3 Yield is not estimated.
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Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 1999-2001

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Production

1999 2000 2001

Metric tons Metric tons Metric tons

Citrus 2 3

 Grapefruit

 K-Early Citrus (FL)

 Lemons

 Oranges

 Tangelos (FL)

 Tangerines

 Temples (FL)

Non-Citrus

 Apples

 Apricots

 Bananas (HI)

 Grapes

 Olives (CA)

 Papayas (HI)

 Peaches

 Pears

 Prunes, Dried (CA)

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA)

Nuts & Misc.

 Almonds (CA)

 Hazelnuts

 Pecans

 Pistachios (CA)

 Walnuts (CA)

 Maple Syrup

2,279,760

3,630

677,670

8,912,180

104,330

296,650

73,480

4,822,000

82,100

11,110

5,657,530

128,820

19,230

1,145,640

921,200

161,480

20,770

377,840

36,290

184,200

55,790

256,730

5,940

2,500,200

4,540

782,900

11,793,400

89,810

409,140

79,830

4,807,170

90,630

12,930

6,636,300

48,080

24,040

1,184,280

884,640

199,580

21,680

322,050

21,770

93,710

110,220

216,820

6,150

2,371,380

1,810

869,080

11,203,730

86,180

351,990

57,150

 1 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the

full 2001 crop year. 2 Production years are 1998-1999, 1999-2000, and 2000-2001. 3 1999-2000 revised.
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March Weather Summary

An eastward shift in the primary storm track brought favorably drier weather to the upper Midwest and

multiple heavy precipitation events to the South and East. Beneficial rainfall finally overspread Florida’s

peninsula on March 19 and 29-31, providing limited drought relief and temporarily easing irrigation

requirements. Farther north, melting snow and heavy rain contributed to occasional flooding in southern New

England. Cool, mostly dry weather through month’s end helped to limit the extent of snow-melt flooding

from the eastern Dakotas to the upper Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile on the southern Plains and across the

South, the combination of cool weather and wet field conditions delayed spring planting preparations and

slowed the development of pastures and winter grains. Cool conditions also slowed winter wheat growth in

the eastern Corn Belt, although persistently dry weather reduced topsoil moisture availability. In California

and Arizona, late-month warmth and dryness promoted fieldwork, including initial cotton planting, and rapid

crop development. Despite beneficial showers, monthly precipitation was below normal in most of the

drought-affected Northwest. Summer water-supply concerns mounted in key watershed areas from the

Cascades to the northern Rockies, where season-to-date precipitation totals (since October 1, 2000) generally

ranged from 45 to 70 percent of normal.

Monthly temperatures averaged 4 to 8o

F below normal in the snow-covered northwestern Corn Belt and

ranged from 2 to 6o

F below normal across the South, excluding Florida. In the eastern half of the Nation,

above-normal temperatures were confined to southern Florida (up to 2oF warmer than normal). Warm

weather prevailed throughout the West, however, boosting monthly temperatures 3 to 5o

F above normal from

California’s Central Valley eastward to the Great Basin.

March Agricultural Summary

Above-normal precipitation restocked soil moisture supplies in the southern Great Plains, lower Mississippi

Valley, Southeast, and Atlantic Coast States. However, the storms produced damaging winds and flooding in

some areas. Excessive soil moisture and abnormally cool weather limited fieldwork and delayed planting

progress, especially along the Gulf Coast and adjacent inland areas. In Florida, most areas received

above-normal precipitation, but nearly all of the drought-relieving rains came late in the month. 

Below-normal temperatures delayed the winter wheat crop’s emergence from dormancy in the central Great

Plains and Corn Belt. Cooler than normal temperatures also limited growth of winter grains and forages in

the southern Great Plains, lower Mississippi Valley, and Southeast. In the Corn Belt, spring tillage and other

field preparations were hampered by a combination of excessive soil moisture and poor drying conditions,

especially west of the Mississippi River. Soil moisture and mountain snowpack levels remained below

normal in the Pacific Northwest. Warm weather stimulated growth of winter grains and fruit and nut crops in

California, although development of dryland crops was hindered by moisture shortages in some areas.

Florida’s drought persisted with little relief until late in the month, when soaking rains raised monthly rainfall

totals to near normal across most of the Peninsula. However, long term moisture deficits remained despite the

short term drought relief. Citrus growers ran irrigation systems most of the month to maintain healthy tree

conditions. Periods of warm weather near the beginning and middle of the month stimulated new tree growth

and bloom bud development in well maintained groves. Dry weather favored sugarcane harvest and

preparation of fields for spring crops. 

In Texas, field preparations and planting were frequently delayed by wet weather. Winter wheat, oats, and

forages benefited from warm daytime temperatures and ample moisture, but cold night time temperatures

hampered growth most of the month, especially in northern regions of the State. Peach and pecan buds began

swelling early in the month, and early peach varieties began setting fruit by mid-month. After mid-month, a

period of favorably drier weather, accompanied by warm daytime temperatures, reduced moisture surpluses

and temporarily aided fieldwork. However, stormy weather returned, delaying fieldwork across parts of

northern and eastern Texas near the end of March. Corn and rice planting lagged behind the 5-year average,

but Texas’ cotton and soybean planting were slightly ahead of normal. By April 1, winter wheat was

8 percent headed in Texas, slightly ahead of normal. In Oklahoma and Kansas, wheat jointing lagged well

behind normal.

In California, fieldwork and orchard activities were hampered by rain early in the month, but dry weather

aided progress the remainder of the month. Temperatures averaging well above normal stimulated

development of California’s winter grains and forage crops during most of the month. The warm, sunny

weather also accelerated growth and facilitated pollination in orchards and vineyards. Most fruit trees were in
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full bloom and early varieties were setting fruit as spring officially arrived. Cotton and corn planting began in

areas with light soils near mid-month.

Grapefruit: The forecast of the 2000-01 grapefruit crop for the United States is 2.61 million tons, up less

than 1 percent from the March forecast, but 5 percent less than last season’s revised estimate. The Florida

grapefruit forecast is 49.0 million boxes (2.08 million tons), unchanged from the March forecast but 8 percent

lower than the previous season. The all white grapefruit forecast, which includes seedless and seedy varieties,

remains at 20.0 million boxes (850,000 tons). If realized, the crop size will be down 7 percent from last

season. The colored seedless utilization remains at 29.0 million boxes (1.23 million tons) but is 9 percent

below the previous season’s final utilization. Increased droppage is evident in both varieties of grapefruit. 

However, increased sizes throughout March offset the loss from droppage. The harvest of grapefruit is about

two-thirds complete.

The forecast of Texas grapefruit utilization is 6.70 million boxes (268,000 tons), up 3 percent from January

and 13 percent above the 1999-00 season. The cooler winter delayed maturity and harvesting may continue

two to three weeks later than normal. The California grapefruit forecast remains at 7.20 million boxes

(241,000 tons) and, if realized, will be 3 percent higher than last season’s final utilization. Sizes are larger

than last year, attributable to a lighter fruit set. Picking continues in the desert areas and quality remains

excellent. Arizona’s forecast of grapefruit utilized production increased to 650,000 boxes, 8 percent higher

than the January forecast and 44 percent above last season’s revised utilization. The grapefruit harvest is in

the early stages.

Tangerines: The 2000-01 U.S. tangerine crop is forecast at 388,000 tons, up 2 percent from last month, but

14 percent below last season’s record high utilization of 451,000 tons. Florida’s tangerine crop remains

unchanged from the March forecast of 5.60 million boxes (266,000 tons). This is 20 percent less than the

record high use of 7.00 million boxes (333,000 tons) last season. The early tangerine harvest is complete. 

The late season Honey tangerine harvest has been steady but is behind the rate of the past two seasons. 

Two-thirds of Florida’s Honey tangerine crop has been harvested. Some groves that were adversely affected

by the cold weather in January may not be picked.

The tangerine forecast in California is 2.60 million boxes (98,000 tons), 18 percent higher than the January

forecast and 13 percent above last season’s utilization. Fruit size and quality are good. Heavy precipitation in

February and March has slowed harvesting operations. Arizona’s forecast is decreased to 650,000 boxes

(24,000 tons), 19 percent less than what was anticipated in January and 24 percent below the 1999-00

utilization. A cool, wet growing season resulted in early maturity and coloring. Harvest is nearly complete.

Lemons: The 2000-01 lemon forecast for the United States is 958,000 tons, up 3 percent from the January

forecast and 11 percent higher than last season. California production is forecast at 22.0 million boxes

(836,000 tons), 5 percent higher than the January forecast and 12 percent more than the previous season. 

Picking continues in the south coastal regions. Numerous showers during February and March slowed the

harvest. Quality and size of fruit remain good. The Arizona lemon crop forecast, at 3.20 million boxes

(122,000 tons), is 6 percent below the January forecast but up 3 percent from last season. The harvest is in its

final stages.

Tangelos: Florida’s 2000-01 tangelo forecast, at 2.10 million boxes (94,500 tons), is unchanged from the

March forecast but is 5 percent less than last season. Tangelo production peaked at 6.40 million boxes in the

1979-80 season and has declined slowly over the last 20 seasons. In the 1996-97 season, the utilized

production was 3.95 million boxes and it has decreased in each consecutive season.

Temples: Florida’s Temple forecast is reduced to 1.40 million boxes (63,000 tons), 18 percent less than the

March forecast and 28 percent lower than the 1.95 million boxes (88,000 tons) recorded last season. 

Although survey indications show nearly 30 percent of the rows remaining for harvest, many of these rows

may not be harvested due to the high rate of droppage following the January cold spell. Weekly certifications

are decreasing rapidly.
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K-Early Citrus: The K-Early Citrus Fruit forecast for 2000-01 is 40,000 boxes (1,800 tons), unchanged

from March but 70,000 boxes fewer than last season. Harvest is complete. This production equals the record

low utilization of the 1997-98 season.

Florida Citrus: Heavy rains and thunderstorms arrived in Florida during the later half of March. Most areas

received two to five inches of much needed moisture. These storms gave March the largest measured rainfall

since late last summer. However, more rain is needed to help break the current drought. 

There is an abundance of new growth in all well cared for groves. Next season’s bloom was nearly complete

by the end of the month. A few of the older trees and trees that have had less than desirable cultural care are

still blooming. 

The early and mid season orange harvest was virtually complete by the end of March. The Valencia orange

harvest is increasing for both fresh and processing. Movement of all grapefruit continues in all areas with

several processors accepting field run fruit. Honey tangerine and Temple harvests were active throughout the

month for both fresh and processing. 

Caretakers have been cutting cover crops for fire protection and harvest preparation. Post bloom nutritional

spraying, hedging, and topping have occurred in all areas. The general burning ban has been lifted in several

of the citrus growing counties. Caretakers may burn limbs and general debris from their groves.

Texas Citrus: Harvest is lagging behind on early and midseason oranges and grapefruit due to cooler winter

weather which slowed maturity. Citrus picking may run two to three weeks longer than normal. Early and

midseason orange harvests are close to completion and the grapefruit crop has been approximately 75 percent

picked. Color, sweetness, and quality are excellent for both oranges and grapefruit.

California Citrus: Navel orange harvest continued during March with almost 80 percent of the crop picked

by April 1. Most of the navels left to be picked are late varieties. Overall quality was good this season with

large fruit size. Harvest of the Valencia orange crop was underway in the desert area during March and just

beginning in other areas of the State by late March. Most of the fruit is going to export at this time. Fruit set

is up significantly in southern California, but down significantly in the Central Valley. Good sized fruit is

evident in both areas. Grapefruit set is light compared to last season, but fruit size is larger. Picking

continues in the desert area and the fruit has excellent quality. Picking of tangerines is active in the Central

Valley. Fruit size and quality are good. The lemon harvest remains active in the south coastal area with good

fruit size and quality.

California Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts: Warm, sunny weather throughout March accelerated growth and

pollination in many orchards and vineyards. Growers were forced to irrigate due to lack of rainfall. Stone

fruit orchards were setting fruit by the end of the month. Growers treated to control fungal problems. 

Herbicide applications, mowing, and insect control was also active. Grape vineyards were leafing out. 

Almonds were treated for brown rot and shot hole fungus. Strawberries were blooming in the San Joaquin

Valley and harvest was active in San Diego and Ventura counties.

Winter Potatoes: Production of 2001 winter potatoes in California and Florida combined for an estimated

3.99 million cwt, up 6 percent from the January forecast but 20 percent below last year. Area for harvest, at

14,000 acres, is down 18 percent from a year ago. The average yield of 285 cwt per acre, is up 17 cwt from

January but 7 cwt below a year ago.

The potato crops in both California and Florida improved since the January 1 forecast. Growing conditions in

California were relatively good resulting in a 10 cwt increase in the yield forecast. Heavy rains in Florida’s

Homestead area during December virtually wiped out the Dade County crop. Early January brought frost to

other areas but caused little damage to tubers. Growers started digging in February in the Immokalee area. 

March storms delayed digging but did virtually no harm to the crop. Overall, Florida’s potato crop improved

30 cwt per acre since the January 1 forecast.
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Spring Potatoes: Spring production in 2001 is forecast at 20.3 million cwt, down 8 percent from last year. 

Area for harvest is estimated at 74,500 acres, down 1 percent from last year. The average yield is forecast at

272 cwt per acre, down 18 cwt from last year.

Spring potato production in Florida is forecast at 5.72 million cwt, down 10 percent from a year ago. Total

spring acreage for harvest is expected to be up 2 percent but average yields are expected to be 35 cwt below

last year. Planting was completed in early January in the Palmetto-Ruskin region and later in the month in

other areas. Warm, dry February weather allowed potatoes to develop normally. March storms did little

damage. Harvest opened in chip fields late in the month. North Carolina planting progressed ahead of

normal and was mostly finished by the end of March. Production is forecast at 3.33 million cwt this year,

down 2 percent from last year. 

The Texas spring potato crop is forecast at 2.07 million cwt, down 7 percent from a year ago. Growers expect

reductions in both harvested acreage and yield per acre. Cool, wet weather in Arizona has slowed progress

but production should be equal to last year. California’s production, at 6.63 million cwt, is 11 percent below

last year. Reduced acreage and lower expected yields both contributed to this decrease. Most of the spring

crop is progressing normally, although some fields experienced cool, wet weather early in the season. Harvest

is expected to start in May, about two weeks later than normal.

Summer Potatoes, 2000 Revisions: The 2000 summer potato production estimate was revised to 18.7 

million cwt, up 1 percent from the preliminary estimate in the January Annual Crop Production Summary. 

Harvest covered 61,800 acres, down 1 percent from comparable States the previous year, while the average

yield of 303 cwt per acre gained 9 cwt from comparable States in1999. Colorado summer production was

revised upward 4 percent to cover movement and increased shrink and loss.

Papayas: Hawaii fresh papaya production is estimated at 4.27 million pounds for March, down 1 percent

from February and 7 percent lower than March 2000. Area in crop totaled 2,860 acres, up 9 percent from last

month but 7 percent fewer acres than a year ago. Harvested area, totaling 2,025 acres, was 10 percent more

than February and 22 percent higher than last March. 

March weather conditions were variable with showers and sunshine over major papaya producing areas. Soil

moisture in non-irrigated orchards has been adequate. Regular spraying and roguing have minimized

phytophthora and papaya ringspot virus diseases.

Peanuts, 2000 Revisions: U.S. peanut production in 2000 totaled 3.25 billion pounds down 15 percent from

the 1999 crop and down 1 percent from the January estimate. Planted area totaled 1.54 million acres up less

than 1 percent from 1999. Harvested acreage totaled 1.33 million acres, a decrease of 7 percent from 1999. 

The U.S. yield per harvested acre averaged 2,448 pounds, down 219 pounds from 1999.

Production in the Southeastern States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina) totaled 1.84 billion

pounds, down 14 percent from 1999. Yield in the 4-State area averaged 2,393 pounds, down 103 pounds

from a year earlier. Georgia remained the leading peanut producer with 41 percent of the total U.S. peanut

production.

Virginia and North Carolina growers produced 549 million pounds of peanuts in 2000, up 6 percent from

1999. Yields averaged 2,771 pounds, 186 pounds above1999.

The Southwest crop (New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) totaled 861 million pounds, 27 percent below the

1999 total. Area harvested in the 3-State area was down 5 percent from a year ago. Yields averaged

2,386 pounds per acre, 706 pounds below the 1999 average.

The 2000 marketing year average price received by farmers for peanuts was 25.7 cents per pound, up

0.3 cents per pound from 1999. The value of production for the 2000 crop totaled $835 million, down

14 percent from a year ago.
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Reliability of April 1 Orange Forecast

Survey Procedures: The orange objective yield survey for the April 1 forecast was conducted in Florida,

which produces about 75 percent of the U.S. production. In July and August, the number of bearing trees and

the number of fruit per tree were determined. In subsequent months, fruit size measurement and fruit

droppage surveys are conducted to develop the current forecast of production. Arizona, California, and Texas

conduct grower and packer surveys on a quarterly basis, in October, January, April, and July.

Estimating Procedures: State level objective yield estimates for Florida oranges were reviewed for errors,

reasonableness, and consistency with historical estimates. Reports from growers and packers in Arizona,

California, and Texas were also used for setting estimates. These four States submit their analyses of the

current situation to the Agricultural Statistics Board (ASB). The ASB uses the survey data and the State

analyses to prepare the published April 1 forecast. 

Revision Policy: The April 1 production forecasts will not be revised. A new forecast will be made each

month throughout the growing season. End of year estimates will be published in September’s Citrus Fruits

Summary. The production estimates are based on all data available at the end of the marketing season,

including information from marketing orders, shipments, and processor records. Allowances are made for

recorded local utilization and home use.

Reliability: To assist users in evaluating the reliability of the April 1 production forecasts, the "Root Mean

Square Error," a statistical measure based on past performance, is computed. The deviation between the

April 1 production forecast and the final estimate is expressed as a percentage of the final estimate. The

average of squared percentage deviations for the latest 20-year period is computed. The square root of the

average becomes statistically the "Root Mean Square Error." Probability statements can be made concerning

expected differences in the current forecast relative to the final end-of-season estimate, assuming that factors

affecting this year's forecast are not different from those influencing recent years. 

The "Root Mean Square Error" for the April 1 orange production forecast is 3.3 percent. However, if you

exclude the seven freeze seasons, the “Root Mean Square Error” is 3.0 percent. This means that chances are

two out of three that the current orange production forecast will not be above or below the final estimate by

more than 3.3 percent or 3.0 percent, excluding freeze seasons. Chances are nine out of 10 (90 percent

confidence level) that the difference will not exceed 5.8 percent or 5.3 percent, excluding freeze seasons. 

Changes between the April 1 orange forecast and the final estimates during the past 20 years have averaged

204,000 tons (186,000 tons, excluding freezes), ranging from 1,000 tons to 716,000 tons. The April 1

forecast for oranges has been below the final estimate 8 times and above 12 times (below 5 times and above

8 times, excluding freeze seasons). The difference does not imply that the April 1 forecast this year is likely to

understate or overstate final production.
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Information Contacts

Listed below are the commodity specialists in the Crops Branch of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

to contact for additional information.

Mark Harris, Chief (202) 720-2127

Field Crops Section

Greg Thessen, Head (202) 720-2127

Rhonda Brandt - Corn, Proso Millet (202) 720-9526

Herman Ellison - Soybeans, Minor Oilseeds (202) 720-7369

Lance Honig - Wheat, Rye (202) 720-8068

Jay V. Johnson - Cotton, Cotton Ginnings (202) 720-5944

Roy Karkosh - Hay, Sorghum, Barley (202) 690-3234

Mark E. Miller - Oats, Sugar Crops,

Weekly Crop Weather (202) 720-7621

Mark R. Miller - Peanuts, Rice (202) 720-7688

Fruit, Vegetable & Special Crops Section

Jim Smith, Head (202) 720-2127

Arvin Budge - Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes (202) 720-4285

Dave DeWalt - Citrus, Tropical Fruits (202) 720-5412

Debbie Flippin - Fresh and Processing

Vegetables (202) 720-3250

Steve Gunn - Apples, Cherries, Cranberries,

Prunes, Plums (202) 720-4288

Jeffrey Kissel - Noncitrus Fruits, Mint, Dry Beans &

Peas, Mushrooms (202) 690-0270

Darin Jantzi - Berries, Grapes, Maple Syrup,

Tobacco (202) 720-7235

Kim Ritchie - Hops (360) 902-1940

Dave Ranek - Nuts, Floriculture, Nursery (202) 720-4215

Biz Wallingsford - Fresh and Processing Vegetables,

Onions, Strawberries (202) 720-2157
The next "Crop Production" report will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET on May 10, 2001.

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