New York's 1999 output was lowered due to weather conditions and producers who were hurt by last years ice storm. Production and value of the crop fluctuates widely. New York ranked 4th nationally in 1998 production. Milk accounts for over one-half of the State's farm cash receipts from all products. New York ranks 3rd nationally in milk production.
Production is concentrated on Long Island and elsewhere close to heavily populated areas.
These products are grown on approximately 50,000 acres and over 25 million square feet of glass or other protected covered area. This placed the Empire State sixth in the combined value of flowers and bedding plants, behind California, Florida, Michigan, Texas, and Ohio. Leading varieties produced include McIntosh, Rome, Empire, Red Delicious, Rhode Island Greening, Idared, Cortland and Empire. The State ranks 10th in production. Production is spread throughout the State.