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Washington, D.C.

Vegetables

Released July 9, 1999, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of

Agriculture. For information on "Vegetables" call Biz Wallingsford at 202-720-2157, office hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

Fresh Vegetables Harvested Acreage Up 4 Percent

The prospective area for harvest of 12 selected fresh market vegetables during the summer quarter

is forecast at 355,700 acres, up 4 percent from last year and up 7 percent from 1997. Acreage

increased for broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, sweet corn, head lettuce, and tomatoes. Showing

acreage reductions were cabbage and bell peppers. Snap beans, celery, cucumbers, and eggplant

remained the same. Area forecasted for melon harvest is 139,900 acres, up 9 percent from last year. 

Cantaloup acreage is forecast at 51,600 acres, up 8 percent from 1998. Honeydew acreage,

forecasted at 19,300 acres, is up 23 percent. Watermelon acreage is forecast at 69,000 acres, up

6 percent from last year. 

Spring strawberry production is forecast at 15.45 million cwt, up 5 percent from last year. Area for

harvest, at 31,850 acres, was down slightly from 1998.

Onion Acreage Down 2 Percent

Onion growers expect to harvest 161,450 acres of onions in 1999. This is down 2 percent from the

comparable states of last year. Spring onion growers harvested 37,500 acres, up 2 percent from last

year. Summer, non-storage onion growers expect to harvest 11,400 acres, a drop of 5 percent from

comparable acreage last year. Storage onions (excluding California) should be harvested from

82,550 acres in 1999, down slightly from last year. The California crop is expected from

30,000 acres, down 8 percent from last year.

Processed Vegetable Acreage Up 2 Percent

Vegetable processors have contracted 1.40 million acres to be planted to the five major vegetable

crops (snap beans, sweet corn, cucumbers for pickles, green peas, and tomatoes). This acreage is up

2 percent from last year. Acreage changes vary from 18 percent up for tomatoes to 2 percent down

for both snap beans and green peas. Green pea production, at 447,333 tons, is 7 percent less than

last year. Tomato production is forecast at 11.55 million tons, up 24 percent from 1998.
Vegetables Agricultural Statistics Board

July 1999 2 NASS, USDA

Selected Fresh Market Vegetables and Melons: Area Harvested by Season,

and Crop, Major States, 1997-98 and Prospective Area 1999

(Domestic Units)

Season

and

Crop

Area

Harvested For

Harvest

1997 1998 1999

Acres Acres Acres

Winter

Spring

Summer

 Snap Beans

 Broccoli 1

 Cabbage

 Carrots

 Cauliflower 1

 Celery 1

 Sweet Corn

 Cucumbers

 Eggplant

 Head Lettuce

 Bell Peppers 1

 Tomatoes

 Total 12 Vegetables

 Cantaloups

 Honeydews

 Watermelons

 Total 3 Melons

 Total Summer Crop

189,100

337,750

13,700

30,500

20,300

25,200

10,800

5,200

126,200

8,200

1,000

52,000

4,200

36,550

333,850

48,300

15,900

69,100

133,300

467,150

191,450

342,400

15,400

32,000

20,500

26,500

11,400

5,500

127,200

9,000

1,000

54,300

4,100

35,900

342,800

47,800

15,700

65,300

128,800

471,600

193,500

345,600

15,400

35,000

19,700

26,600

11,800

5,500

130,700

9,000

1,000

55,800

3,900

41,300

355,700

51,600

19,300

69,000

139,900

495,600 1 Includes fresh market and processing.
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July 1999 3 NASS, USDA

Selected Fresh Market Vegetables and Melons: Area Harvested by Season,

and Crop, Major States, 1997-98 and Prospective Area 1999

(Metric Units)

Season

and

Crop

Area

Harvested For

Harvest

1997 1998 1999

Hectares Hectares Hectares

Winter

Spring

Summer

 Snap Beans

 Broccoli 1

 Cabbage

 Carrots

 Cauliflower 1

 Celery 1

 Sweet Corn

 Cucumbers

 Eggplant

 Head Lettuce

 Bell Peppers 1

 Tomatoes

 Total 12 Vegetables

 Cantaloups

 Honeydews

 Watermelons

 Total 3 Melons

 Total Summer Crop

76,530

136,680

5,540

12,340

8,220

10,200

4,370

2,100

51,070

3,320

400

21,040

1,700

14,790

135,110

19,550

6,430

27,960

53,950

189,050

77,480

138,570

6,230

12,950

8,300

10,720

4,610

2,230

51,480

3,640

400

21,970

1,660

14,530

138,730

19,340

6,350

26,430

52,120

190,850

78,310

139,860

6,230

14,160

7,970

10,760

4,780

2,230

52,890

3,640

400

22,580

1,580

16,710

143,950

20,880

7,810

27,920

56,620

200,560 1 Includes fresh market and processing.
Vegetables Agricultural Statistics Board

July 1999 4 NASS, USDA

Selected Fresh Market Vegetables and Melons: Area Harvested by Crop,

State, and Total, Summer Season, 1997-98 and Prospective Area 1999

Crop

and

State

Usual

Harvest

Period

Area 1999

Area for

Harvest

as Percent

of 1998

Harvested For

Harvest

1997 1998 1999

Acres Acres Acres Percent

Snap Beans

 GA

 MD

 MI

 NY

 VA

 Total

Broccoli 1

 CA

Cabbage

 GA

 MI

 NY

 OH

 WI

 Total

Cantaloups

 CA

 GA

 TX

 Total

Carrots

 CA

 MI

 NY

 WA

 Total

Cauliflower 1

 CA

 NY

 Total

Jul-Sep

Jul-Oct

Jul-Oct

Jul-Oct

Jul-Sep

Jul-Sep

Jul-Sep

Jun-Nov

Jul-Oct

Jun-Sep

Aug-Oct

Jul-Sep

Jul-Sep

Jul-Sep

Jul-Sep

Jul-Nov

Jul-Oct

Aug-Dec

Jul-Sep

Jul-Dec

2,500

1,500

1,600

5,100

3,000

13,700

30,500

800

1,900

11,200

1,400

5,000

20,300

40,000

2,000

6,300

48,300

16,500

5,300

600

2,800

25,200

9,800

1,000

10,800

3,200

2,100

1,700

5,300

3,100

15,400

32,000

500

2,000

12,100

1,200

4,700

20,500

40,500

2,000

5,300

47,800

18,000

5,000

500

3,000

26,500

10,000

1,400

11,400

3,200

1,900

2,200

5,500

2,600

15,400

35,000

500

1,800

11,500

1,200

4,700

19,700

44,000

2,200

5,400

51,600

19,000

4,600

400

2,600

26,600

10,500

1,300

11,800

100

90

129

104

84

100

109

100

90

95

100

100

96

109

110

102

108

106

92

80

87

100

105

93

104

See footnotes at end of table. --continued
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July 1999 5 NASS, USDA

Selected Fresh Market Vegetables and Melons: Area Harvested

by Crop, State, and Total, Summer Season,

1997-98 and Prospective Area 1999 (continued)

Crop

and

State

Usual

Harvest

Period

Area 1999

Area for

Harvest

as Percent

of 1998

Harvested For

Harvest

1997 1998 1999

Acres Acres Acres Percent

Celery 1

 CA

Sweet Corn

 CA

 CT

 IL

 MA

 MI

 NJ

 NY

 NC

 OH

 PA

 WI

 Total

Cucumbers

 NJ

 NY

 VA

 Total

Eggplant

 NJ

Honeydews

 AZ

 CA

 Total

Head Lettuce

 CA

 CO

 NY

 Total

Bell Peppers 1

 NJ

Jul-Sep

Jul-Sep

Jul-Oct

Jul-Oct

Jul-Oct

Jul-Oct

Jul-Oct

Jul-Oct

Jun-Aug

Jul-Sep

Jul-Sep

Aug-Sep

Jun-Oct

Jul-Oct

Jul-Sep

Jul-Nov

Jun-Jul

Jul-Sep

Jul-Sep

Jul-Sep

Jul-Oct

Jul-Oct

5,200

12,400

4,700

7,500

7,100

11,500

11,500

27,300

6,500

14,200

16,000

7,500

126,200

3,200

3,000

2,000

8,200

1,000

2,400

13,500

15,900

49,000

2,300

700

52,000

4,200

5,500

12,500

4,500

6,800

6,500

11,500

10,600

29,200

6,600

14,000

17,100

7,900

127,200

3,100

3,800

2,100

9,000

1,000

2,400

13,300

15,700

51,000

2,700

600

54,300

4,100

5,500

12,000

5,000

7,400

7,000

11,000

10,800

30,200

7,200

14,200

17,900

8,000

130,700

3,200

3,800

2,000

9,000

1,000

2,800

16,500

19,300

53,000

2,300

500

55,800

3,900

100

96

111

109

108

96

102

103

109

101

105

101

103

103

100

95

100

100

117

124

123

104

85

83

103

95

See footnotes at end of table. --continued
Vegetables Agricultural Statistics Board

July 1999 6 NASS, USDA

Selected Fresh Market Vegetables and Melons: Area Harvested

by Crop, State, and Total, Summer Season,

1997-98 and Prospective Area 1999 (continued)

Crop

and

State

Usual

Harvest

Period

Area 1999

Area for

Harvest

as Percent

of 1998

Harvested For

Harvest

1997 1998 1999

Acres Acres Acres Percent

Tomatoes

 AL

 AR

 CA

 MI

 NJ

 NY

 PA

 VA

 Total

Watermelons

 AL

 CA

 GA

 MS

 SC

 TX

 Total

Jul-Sep

Jul-Sep

Jul-Sep

Jul-Sep

Jul-Sep

Jul-Oct

Jul-Sep

Jul-Sep

Jul-Sep

Jul-Sep

Jul-Sep

Jul-Aug

Jul-Sep

Jul-Sep

1,500

550

17,400

2,500

3,900

3,200

3,800

3,700

36,550

2,900

12,400

25,000

4,000

9,200

15,600

69,100

900

700

16,200

2,700

3,900

3,300

4,400

3,800

35,900

3,100

12,500

23,000

4,000

8,800

13,900

65,300

900

700

22,000

2,400

3,900

3,200

4,400

3,800

41,300

2,800

12,000

24,000

4,500

9,000

16,700

69,000

100

100

136

89

100

97

100

100

115

90

96

104

113

102

120

106 1 Includes fresh market and processing.
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July 1999 7 NASS, USDA

Snap Beans: Summer fresh market acreage for harvest is forecast at 15,400 acres, the same as last

year but 12 percent more than 1997. In Maryland and New York, crops are doing well despite dry

weather conditions. In Virginia, recent rains have aided crop development and overall quality is

good.

Broccoli: California's acreage for summer harvest is forecast at 35,000 acres, up 9 percent from

last year and 15 percent greater than 1997. In California, growing conditions have been ideal due to

mild temperatures.

Cabbage: Fresh market acreage for harvest is forecast at 19,700 acres, down 4 percent from last

year and down 3 percent from 1997. Michigan began harvest in mid-June. The New York crop is

doing well despite dry conditions.

Cantaloups: Summer cantaloup acreage for harvest is forecast at 51,600 acres, up 8 percent from

last year and 7 percent greater than in 1997. Harvest in California’s San Joaquin Valley was

delayed by cool spring temperatures. The Texas crop is in good condition despite some rain and

hail damage in a few areas. 

Carrots: Acreage for fresh market harvest is forecast at 26,600 acres, up slightly from last year and

6 percent above 1997. California’s harvest was about 2 weeks behind normal because of unusually

cool weather. Michigan carrots are growing well under favorable weather conditions.

Cauliflower: Acreage for summer harvest is forecast at 11,800 acres, up 4 percent from last year

and 9 percent more than two years ago. Early growing conditions in California were ideal but

recent warmer weather lowered quality. New York’s crop is doing well despite dry weather.

Celery: California's summer acreage for harvest is forecast at 5,500 acres, the same as 1998 but up

6 percent from two years ago. The Oxnard area has finished harvesting but other areas are

experiencing delays due to cool temperatures.

Sweet Corn: Fresh market acreage for harvest is forecast at 130,700 acres, up 3 percent from last

year and up 4 percent from 1997. Cool temperatures in California have slowed crop development. 

Growers are treating fields to prevent corn earworm infestation. New Jersey experienced delays at

planting due to cold and dry weather. Recent warm, moist weather makes prospects good for the

summer season. The New England states had an excellent start this year with warm, dry weather

during planting. Current dry conditions are causing growers to irrigate. North Carolina harvest is a

little behind schedule because of dry weather. The Pennsylvania crop is doing well but progressing

slowly due to dry weather.

Cucumbers: Acreage for summer harvest is forecast at 9,000 acres, the same as last year but

10 percent above 1997. Early plantings in New Jersey were in good condition and the normal midJune harvest was on target. Virginia crop development is good with recent rains aiding growth. 

The New York crop is doing well despite dry conditions.

Eggplant: New Jersey’s acreage for summer harvest is forecast at 1,000 acres, the same as 1998

and 1997. Plant development has been good.
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July 1999 8 NASS, USDA

Honeydews: Fresh market acreage for summer harvest is forecast at 19,300 acres, up 23 percent

from last year and 21 percent greater than 1997. California harvest was delayed 2 weeks due to cool

spring temperatures. Imperial Valley growers have an abundance of white flies and have been

treating fields.

Head Lettuce: Acreage for summer harvest is forecast at 55,800 acres, up 3 percent from last year

and 7 percent greater than 1997. California lettuce growers had good weather for planting and the

crop is progressing well at this time. Salinas Valley growers are spraying aphids in their crop.

Bell Peppers: New Jersey’s acreage for summer harvest is forecast at 3,900 acres, down 5 percent

from 1998 and 7 percent from 1997. Plantings were behind schedule due to cold spring weather. 

Recent growing conditions were generally favorable and prospects are good for the rest of the

season.

Tomatoes: Fresh market acreage for summer harvest is forecast at 41,300 acres, up 15 percent

from last year and 13 percent greater than 1997. Alabama tomatoes were affected by dry weather

during the early planting stages and recent incidences of blight. Arkansas conditions have been

mild and wet for the majority of the growing season. California growers affected by frost had to

replant some fields which will cause an overall harvest delay of about 2 weeks. Weather conditions

in New Jersey have been good for plant development except for some hail damage in some of the

southern acreage. The Virginia crop is looking good and has benefitted from recent rains.

Watermelons: Summer acreage for harvest is forecast at 69,000 acres, up 6 percent from 1998 but

down slightly from 1997. Alabama acreage will likely be affected by dry weather. Harvest in

California’s San Joaquin Valley was delayed about 10 days due to cool spring temperatures. White

flies are abundant in the valley and growers have been treating fields. Conditions in Texas are

favorable for a good crop.
Vegetables Agricultural Statistics Board

July 1999 9 NASS, USDA

Strawberries: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production

by Season, State, and Total, 1997-99

Season

and

State

Area Yield per Acre Production

Harvested For

Harvest

1999

1997 1998 1999 1997 1998 1999

1997 1998

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

Winter

 FL

Spring

 CA

 MI

 NJ

 OR

 WA

 Total

6,100

22,600

1,500

450

5,000

1,400

30,950

6,200

24,200

1,400

450

4,400

1,500

31,950

6,200

24,700

1,300

450

3,900

1,500

31,850

290

590

65

44

100

65

454

260

580

68

44

115

80

463

290

600

63

40

105

85

485

1,769

13,334

98

20

500

91

14,043

1,612

14,036

95

20

506

120

14,777

1,798

14,820

82

18

410

128

15,458

Strawberries: Spring strawberry production in the U.S. is estimated at 15.45 million cwt, up

5 percent from last year and 10 percent more than 1997. Acres harvested, at 31,850 acres, was

down slightly from last year but 3 percent more than 1997. California’s harvest was delayed

slightly by cold spring weather. But improving weather should provide an excellent crop. In

Michigan, a short season is expected due to hot conditions in early June which caused the fruit to

ripen quickly. In Oregon, the harvest period was delayed and shorter than normal because of very

cool, wet weather. In Washington, conditions have been as usual, cool and wet.
Vegetables Agricultural Statistics Board

July 1999 10 NASS, USDA

Onions: Area Planted and Harvested, and Yield Per Acre

by Season, State, and United States, 1998-99

Season

and

State

Area Planted Area Harvested Yield per Acre

1998 1999 1998 1999 1998 1999

Acres Acres Acres Acres Acres Acres

Spring

 AZ

 CA

 GA

 TX

 Total

Summer 1

 Non-storage

 NV 2

 NM

 TX

 WA

 Total

 Storage 3

 CO

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NY

 OH

 OR

 Malheur

 West

 UT

 WA

 WI

 Total

 CA 4

 Summer

US

2,500

9,400

15,000

12,000

38,900

2,100

7,300

4,200

850

14,450

16,500

8,200

4,500

490

13,100

530

12,200

7,600

2,500

17,300

2,100

85,020

34,300

133,770

172,670

2,700

7,500

16,000

13,800

40,000

7,200

3,800

850

11,850

15,500

8,100

4,300

470

13,000

520

13,000

7,300

2,500

18,300

2,200

85,190

32,500

129,540

169,540

2,500

9,100

13,900

11,400

36,900

2,100

7,200

4,000

850

14,150

16,000

8,000

4,200

470

12,500

520

12,000

7,500

2,400

17,000

2,000

82,590

32,700

129,440

166,340

2,700

7,300

14,500

13,000

37,500

7,100

3,500

800

11,400

14,500

7,900

4,000

440

12,500

510

12,900

7,300

2,400

18,000

2,100

82,550

30,000

123,950

161,450

470

445

160

255

281

440

460

290

300

399

380

580

260

320

300

310

510

440

440

500

390

431

440

430

397

445

438

190

300

295

450

400

310

425

1 Estimates for 1998 revised. 2 Estimates to be published in "Vegetables 1999 Summary" in January 2000. 3 Yield and production for 1999 will be published September 10, 1999. 4 Primarily processing.
Vegetables Agricultural Statistics Board

July 1999 11 NASS, USDA

Onions: Area Planted and Harvested, and Yield Per Acre

by Season, State, and United States, 1997-98

Season

and

State

Production Shrinkage and Loss

1997 1998 Ind 1999 1997 1998

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

Spring

 AZ

 CA

 GA

 TX

 Total

Summer 1

 Non-storage

 NV 2

 NM

 TX

 WA

 Total

 Storage 3

 CO

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NY

 OH

 OR

 Malheur

 West

 UT

 WA

 WI

 Total

 CA 4

 Summer

US

746

4,320

3,476

2,107

10,649

918

3,619

1,040

333

5,910

5,355

5,658

1,568

180

3,660

212

7,440

3,330

1,116

9,100

819

38,438

13,772

58,120

68,769

1,175

4,050

2,224

2,907

10,356

924

3,312

1,160

255

5,651

6,080

4,640

1,092

150

3,750

161

6,120

3,300

1,056

8,500

780

35,629

14,388

55,668

66,024

1,202

3,197

2,755

3,900

11,054

3,195

1,400

248

4,843

1,392

1,132

313

3

351

20

1,934

533

160

1,350

74

7,262

278

7,540

7,540

1,090

610

218

3

563

20

1,346

363

99

1,750

56

6,118

250

6,368

6,368 1 Estimates for 1998 revised. 2 Estimates to be published in "Vegetables 1999 Summary" in January 2000. 3 Yield and production for 1999 will be published September 9, 1999. 4 Primarily processing.
Vegetables Agricultural Statistics Board

July 1999 12 NASS, USDA

Onions: Price and Value by Season, State,

and United States, 1997-98 1

Season

and

State

Value Per Cwt Total Value

1997 1998 1997 1998

Dollars Dollars 1,000 Dollars 1,000 Dollars

Spring

 AZ

 CA

 GA

 TX

 Total

Summer

 Non-storage

 NV

 NM

 TX

 WA

 Total

 Storage

 CO

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NY

 OH

 OR

 Malheur

 West

 UT

 WA

 WI

 Total

 CA 2

 Summer

US

12.60

14.30

25.60

16.90

18.40

14.50

14.40

14.00

17.40

14.50

12.50

12.60

8.90

8.13

12.70

9.00

12.60

15.60

8.84

12.10

6.00

12.30

7.84

11.40

12.60

15.30

14.10

30.90

21.70

20.00

14.00

13.00

23.40

26.00

15.90

16.20

13.00

11.00

8.00

16.30

9.30

13.00

13.40

11.00

11.50

7.60

13.30

9.70

12.60

13.80

9,400

61,776

88,986

35,608

195,770

13,311

52,114

14,560

5,794

85,779

49,538

57,028

11,170

1,439

42,024

1,728

69,376

43,633

8,451

93,775

4,470

382,632

105,793

574,204

769,974

17,978

57,105

68,722

63,082

206,887

12,936

43,056

27,144

6,630

89,766

80,838

52,390

9,614

1,176

51,948

1,311

62,062

39,356

10,527

77,625

5,502

392,349

137,139

619,254

826,141 1 1998 revised. 2 Primarily processing.
Vegetables Agricultural Statistics Board

July 1999 13 NASS, USDA

Spring Onions: Production of spring onions in 1999 was estimated at 11.05 million cwt, up

7 percent from last year and 4 percent above 1997. The crop was produced on 37,500 acres,

averaging 295 cwt per acre. California growers experienced more variability in temperature than

normal. The cooler nights and hotter days in the Imperial Valley slowed both crop development

and curing. Bulb size and quality are excellent but overall yields are down slightly. In Georgia,

weather conditions during the growing and harvesting season have been better than normal resulting

in a quality crop this year. Texas had some acreage abandoned because of heat and low onion

prices. The Winter Garden area lost some acreage to hail damage, however, most areas are

producing a good crop with high yields.

Summer, Non-Storage Onions: Production of non-storage onions is forecast at 4.84 million cwt,

up 2 percent from last year’s comparable states. Harvest area covers 11,400 acres, down 5 percent

from last year’s comparable states. Some of the crop in the Texas panhandle received hail, while

the rest of the state is having an exceptional crop year with high yields. In New Mexico growers

have had good moisture during the spring after a dry, mild winter. Lower yields are the result of

below normal temperatures and high winds from early spring until mid-May. Heavy rains and hail

have slowed harvesting. The Washington harvest was delayed about 2 weeks because of below

normal spring weather. Quality is good but size is variable.

Summer, Storage Onions: Growers expect to harvest 82,550 acres of storage onions (excluding

California) this year, down slightly from last year. The Idaho and Michigan onion crops got off to a

good start with favorable spring weather. The crop is developing well and is in good condition. 

Planting in New York is complete and the crop is reported in good to excellent condition despite the

lack of rain. Oregon planting was delayed due to the cool and wet spring. Washington had a cool

spring that delayed planting activities and crop development. Strong winds have also caused stands

to be less than desirable.

1998 Storage Onions, Revised: The final tally of 1998 storage onion production was

35.62 million cwt (excluding California), down 7 percent from 1997. Harvested acreage, at

82,590 acres, was 1 percent below comparable 1997 acreage. Average yield of 431 cwt per acre,

was down 32 cwt from 1997. The 1998 storage crop was valued at $392 million, an increase of

3 percent from 1997. Average prices per cwt increased from $12.30 in 1997 to $13.30 in 1998. 

With spring and non-storage summer onions added in, total value of 1998 harvested onions was

$826 million, up 7 percent from 1997. 
Vegetables Agricultural Statistics Board

July 1999 14 NASS, USDA

Processing Vegetables: Area Planted, Production, and Expected

Utilization by Crop, United States, 1997-99

(Domestic Units)

Utilization

and

Crop

Area Planted Contract

1999 as

% of 1998

1997

Total

1998 1999

Contract 1 Total Contract 1

Acres Acres Acres Acres Percent

All Processing

 Snap Beans

 Sweet Corn

 Cucumbers for

 Pickles

 Green Peas

 Tomatoes

 Total

Canning

 Snap Beans

 Sweet Corn

 Green Peas

Freezing

 Snap Beans

 Sweet Corn

 Green Peas

204,580

478,900

107,280

294,900

293,720

1,379,380

135,580

254,900

126,800

69,000

224,000

168,100

204,600

486,400

105,370

298,100

302,260

1,396,730

131,400

267,400

126,350

73,200

219,000

171,750

200,600

477,600

91,330

295,200

300,060

1,364,790

128,600

261,900

125,950

72,000

215,700

169,250

197,230

465,200

94,720

288,150

352,860

1,398,160

140,630

246,900

120,700

56,600

218,300

167,450

98

97

104

98

118

102

109

94

96

79

101

99

Production Contract

1999 as

% of 1998

1997

Total

1998 1999

Contract 1 Total Contract 1

Tons Tons Tons Tons Percent

All Processing

 Green Peas

 Tomatoes

480,090

9,973,259

483,840

9,394,810

479,390

9,342,830

447,333

11,550,500

93

124 1 Includes acreage from major brokers.
Vegetables Agricultural Statistics Board

July 1999 15 NASS, USDA

Processing Vegetables: Area Planted, Production, and Expected

Utilization by Crop, United States, 1997-99

(Metric Units)

Utilization

and

Crop

Area Planted

1997

Total

1998 1999

Contract 1 Total Contract 1

Hectares Hectares Hectares Hectares

All Processing

 Snap Beans

 Sweet Corn

 Cucumbers for

 Pickles

 Green Peas

 Tomatoes

 Total

Canning 2

 Snap Beans

 Sweet Corn

 Green Peas

Freezing 2

 Snap Beans

 Sweet Corn

 Green Peas

82,790

193,810

43,420

119,340

118,870

558,220

54,870

103,160

51,310

27,920

90,650

68,030

82,800

196,840

42,640

120,640

122,320

565,240

53,180

108,210

51,130

29,620

88,630

69,510

81,180

193,280

36,960

119,460

121,430

552,320

52,040

105,990

50,970

29,140

87,290

68,490

79,820

188,260

38,330

116,610

142,800

565,820

56,910

99,920

48,850

22,910

88,340

67,770

Production

1997

Total

1998 1999

Contract 1 Total Contract 1

Metric Tons Metric Tons Metric Tons Metric Tons

All Processing

 Green Peas

 Tomatoes

435,530

9,047,540

438,930

8,522,780

434,890

8,475,630

405,810

10,478,380 1 Includes acreage from major brokers. 2 Utilization may not add to total crop because of rounding.
Vegetables Agricultural Statistics Board

July 1999 16 NASS, USDA

Snap Beans for Processing: Area Planted by State

and Utilization, United States, 1997-99

State

and

Utilization

Area Planted Contract

1999 as

% of 1998

1997

Total

1998 1999

Contract 1 Total Contract 1

Acres Acres Acres Acres Percent

IL

IN

MI

NY

OR

PA

WI

Oth Sts 2

US

Canning

Freezing

12,100

4,000

23,200

23,500

23,700

9,200

66,800

42,080

204,580

135,580

69,000

14,700

4,300

24,000

21,200

23,300

6,800

66,900

43,400

204,600

131,400

73,200

12,700

4,300

24,000

21,200

23,300

6,800

65,400

42,900

200,600

128,600

72,000

14,200

4,800

23,000

22,300

22,100

6,400

63,500

40,930

197,230

140,630

56,600

112

112

96

105

95

94

97

95

98

109

79 1 Includes acreage from major brokers. 2 1997 - AR, CA, DE, FL, GA, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NC, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WA.

1998 - AR, CA, DE, FL, GA, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NC, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA, and WA.

1999 - AR, CA, DE, FL, GA, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NC, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WA.
Vegetables Agricultural Statistics Board

July 1999 17 NASS, USDA

Sweet Corn for Processing: Area Planted by State

and Utilization, United States, 1997-99

State

and

Utilization

Area Planted Contract

1999 as

% of 1998

1997

Total

1998 1999

Contract 1 Total Contract 1

Acres Acres Acres Acres Percent

ID

IL

MN

NY

OR

PA

WA

WI

Oth Sts 2

US

Canning

Freezing

15,200

18,300

128,600

40,400

41,500

2,800

89,600

115,800

26,700

478,900

254,900

224,000

16,800

14,600

131,900

42,000

37,400

3,100

101,500

111,600

27,500

486,400

267,400

219,000

16,600

14,500

131,900

42,000

37,400

3,100

101,500

111,600

19,000

477,600

261,900

215,700

15,800

16,500

128,100

31,400

40,400

6,400

101,000

100,000

25,600

465,200

246,900

218,300

95

114

97

75

108

206

100

90

135

97

94

101 1 Includes acreage from major brokers. 2 1997 - DE, IN, IA, MD, NJ, and TN.

1998 - DE, IA, MD, NJ, TN, and VA.

1999 - DE, IA, MD, NJ, and TN.
Vegetables Agricultural Statistics Board

July 1999 18 NASS, USDA

Cucumbers for Pickles: Area Planted by State

and United States, 1997-99

State

Area Planted Contract

1999 as

% of 1998

1997

Total

1998 1999 Contract 1

Total Contract 1 Early Late All

Acres Acres Acres Acres Acres Acres Percent

CA

CO

FL

IN

MI

NC

OH

SC

TX

WI

Oth Sts 2

US

4,400

780

6,500

2,000

27,000

18,300

3,000

4,000

9,400

4,500

27,400

107,280

4,400

160

6,700

2,100

27,000

18,200

3,000

2,100

9,900

4,300

27,510

105,370

4,400

3,200

2,100

24,000

11,200

3,000

2,100

9,900

4,100

27,330

91,330

*

3,600

1,700

8,400

2,800

1,900

4,600

3,800

25,420

52,220

*

2,900

24,500

1,600

1,000

5,200

7,300

42,500

*

6,500

1,700

24,500

10,000

2,800

2,900

9,800

3,800

32,720

94,720

203

81

102

89

93

138

99

93

120

104

* Not published to avoid disclosure of individual operations.

1 Includes acreage from major brokers. 2 1997 - AL, AR, DE, GA, IL, LA, MD, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OR, VA, and WA.

1998 - AL, DE, GA, LA, MD, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OR, VA, and WA.

1999 - AL, CA, DE, GA, LA, MD, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OR, VA, and WA.
Vegetables Agricultural Statistics Board

July 1999 19 NASS, USDA

Green Peas for Processing: Area Planted by State

and Utilization, United States, 1997-99

State

and

Utilization

Area Planted Contract

1999 as

% of 1998

1997

Total

1998 1999

Contract 1 Total Contract 1

Acres Acres Acres Acres Percent

MN

NY

OR

WA

WI

Oth Sts 2

US

Canning

Freezing

90,000

18,900

28,100

54,400

62,500

41,000

294,900

126,800

168,100

88,000

19,600

31,300

56,400

57,400

45,400

298,100

126,350

171,750

88,000

19,600

31,300

56,400

57,400

42,500

295,200

125,950

169,250

90,600

15,300

35,100

52,800

47,400

46,950

288,150

120,700

167,450

103

78

112

94

83

110

98

96

99 1 Includes acreage from major brokers. 2 1997-99 - CA, DE, ID, IL, IA, ME, MD, MI, NJ, PA, and TN.
Vegetables Agricultural Statistics Board

July 1999 20 NASS, USDA

Green Peas for Processing: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production

by State and United States, 1997-99

State

Area Harvested

1997

Total

1998 Indicated

1999

Contract Total Contract 1 1

Acres Acres Acres Acres

MN

NY

OR

WA

WI

Oth Sts 2

US

75,200

18,200

27,800

53,700

58,000

38,300

271,200

72,900

17,500

30,600

55,100

53,600

43,300

273,000

72,900

17,500

30,600

55,100

53,600

40,600

270,300

82,300

14,200

34,000

51,500

44,200

45,950

272,150

Yield per Acre Production

1997

Total

1998

Total

Indicated

1999

Contract 1

1997

Total

1998 Indicated

1999

Contract Total Contract 1 1

Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons

MN

NY

OR

WA

WI

Oth Sts 2

US

1.48

2.21

1.54

1.95

1.80

2.00

1.77

1.62

2.20

1.61

2.00

1.72

1.74

1.77

1.40

2.00

1.40

1.80

1.80

1.82

1.64

111,300

40,220

42,810

104,720

104,400

76,640

480,090

118,100

38,500

49,390

110,200

92,190

75,460

483,840

118,100

38,500

49,390

110,200

92,190

71,010

479,390

115,220

28,400

47,600

92,700

79,560

83,853

447,333 1 Includes acreage from major brokers. 2 1997-99 - CA, DE, ID, IL, IA, ME, MD, MI, NJ, PA, and TN.
Vegetables Agricultural Statistics Board

July 1999 21 NASS, USDA

Tomatoes for Processing: Area Planted and Production

by State and United States, 1997-99

State

Area Planted Contract

1999 as

% of 1998

1997

Total

1998 1999

Contract 1 Total Contract 1

Acres Acres Acres Acres Percent

CA

IN

MI

OH

PA

Oth Sts 2

US

270,000

6,400

4,300

9,100

1,200

2,720

293,720

282,000

7,200

2,300

6,700

1,300

2,760

302,260

280,000

7,200

2,200

6,600

1,300

2,760

300,060

332,000

7,200

2,500

7,300

1,600

2,260

352,860

119

100

114

111

123

82

118

Production Contract

1999 as

% of 1998

1997

Total

1998 1999

Contract 1 Total Contract 1

Tons Tons Tons Tons Percent

CA

IN

MI

OH

PA

Oth Sts 2

US

9,342,309

157,440

133,300

252,670

27,010

60,530

9,973,259

8,892,800

156,200

82,800

169,090

33,800

60,120

9,394,810

8,845,960

156,200

79,200

167,550

33,800

60,120

9,342,830

11,000,000

190,080

74,000

187,700

39,800

58,920

11,550,500

124

122

93

112

118

98

124 1 Includes acreage from major brokers. 2 1997 - DE, IL, MD, NJ, NY, TX, and VA.

1998 - DE, MD, NJ, NY, and TX.

1999 - DE, MD, NJ, NY, and VA.
Vegetables Agricultural Statistics Board

July 1999 22 NASS, USDA

Snap Beans: Processors contracted 197,230 acres for harvest in 1999, down 2 percent from last

year. Canning acreage, at 140,630 acres, was up 9 percent from last year. Area contracted for

freezing, at 56,600 acres, was down 21 percent from 1998. In Michigan, plants are progressing

normally and no disease problems have been reported. Indiana is having a good season marked by

rapid growth and development due to favorable weather.

Sweet Corn: Processors contracted 465,200 acres for harvest in 1999, down 3 percent from last

year. Canning acreage, at 246,900 acres, was down 6 percent from 1998. Area contracted for

freezing, at 218,300 acres, was up 1 percent from last year. Harvest in Washington is off to a late

start due to cool spring weather. Minnesota is experiencing a good season, but the southern part of

the state is experiencing some gaps due to wet conditions.

Cucumbers for Pickles: Pickle processors contracted 94,720 acres for harvest in 1999, up

4 percent from last year. North Carolina has been experiencing a dry season resulting in a later

harvest than normal. In Indiana, growers had near perfect weather for planting. Warm temperatures

and adequate showers are allowing for rapid growth and development.

Green Peas: Production is forecast at 447,333 tons, down 7 percent from last year. Area for

harvest, at 272,150 acres, was up 1 percent from 1998. The expected yield of 1.64 tons per acre

was 0.13 tons less than a year ago. Area contracted for planting, at 288,150 acres, was down

2 percent from 1998. Area contracted for canning, at 120,700 acres, was down 4 percent from last

year. Area contracted for freezing, at 167,450 acres, was 1 percent less than in 1998. In Minnesota,

yields are expected to be down due to excessive water causing root rot. Some fields in Washington

are looking spotty because of overly wet conditions, but the cool weather was ideal for cannery pea

growth. In Wisconsin, conditions were good in most locations, with scattered areas of excess

moisture.

Tomatoes: Production is forecast at 11.55 million tons, up 24 percent from last year. Area

contracted, at 352,860 acres, was up 18 percent from 1998. In California, some early season

acreage was replanted due to frost damage and is now set for late season harvest. Warm

temperatures in Michigan have improved growth. Indiana had great weather for planting and the

crop is developing rapidly under favorable weather conditions. In Ohio, dry conditions have slowed

growth and delayed field operations.
Vegetables Agricultural Statistics Board

July 1999 23 NASS, USDA

Index

Fresh Market

Page

By Crops

 Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Harvested Acres of Selected Vegetables, Melons and Dual Purpose Crops

 Beans, Snap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

 Broccoli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

 Cabbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

 Cantaloups .............................................................. 4

 Carrots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

 Cauliflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

 Celery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

 Corn, Sweet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

 Cucumbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

 Eggplant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

 Honeydew Melons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

 Lettuce, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

 Onions, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

 Peppers, Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

 Strawberries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

 Tomatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

 Watermelons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Processing

By Crops

 Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Principal Vegetables

 Beans, Snap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

 Corn, Sweet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

 Cucumbers for Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

 Peas, Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

 Tomatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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