Vg 1-1 (9-04) Vegetables National Agricultural Statistics Service USDA Washington, D.C. Released September 3, 2004, 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 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. Contracted Processing Production Up 12 Percent from Last Year The 2004 contracted processing vegetable production for the four major processing crops (snap beans, sweet corn, green peas, and tomatoes) is forecast at 15.8 million tons, up 12 percent from last year's comparable States and 3 percent more than comparable States two years ago. Production of processing tomatoes, at 11.6 million tons, is 20 percent above comparable States in 2003 and increased 4 percent from comparable States in 2002. Snap bean production, at 736,430 tons, is up 5 percent from last year's comparable States production. Sweet corn production, at 3.03 million tons, is down 7 percent from last year, and green pea production, at 388,890 tons, is 17 percent below 2003. Contracted acreage for harvest of the four major processing vegetable crops, at 1.10 million acres, is 3 percent below comparable States in 2003 and 1 percent less than comparable States for 2002. Asparagus Production Down 9 Percent Production of the 2004 asparagus crop is forecast at 1.85 million cwt, down 9 percent from 2003 and 1 percent below 2002. Acres harvested, at 53,500, are down 20 percent from last year and 19 percent below two years earlier. Fresh production of 1.29 million cwt, decreased 7 percent from 2003 but is 2 percent above 2002. Processed production, at 28,200 tons, is down 13 percent from last year and 6 percent below two years ago. Spring Onion Production Up 20 Percent The end-of-season spring onion production estimate, at 11.4 million cwt, is up 20 percent from last year. Acres harvested, at 35,300, are up 13 percent from a year ago, while yield, at 323 cwt per acre, is up 19 cwt per acre from 2003. The value of the spring crop is estimated at 225 million dollars, 21 percent less than last year. Contents Page By Crops Area and Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Principle Processing Vegetables by State Beans, Snap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Corn, Sweet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Tomatoes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Processing Crop Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Asparagus for Fresh Market and Processing. . . . . . . . . 10 Crop Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Onions, Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Crop Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Processing Vegetables: Area Harvested and Production by Crop, United States, 2002-2003 and Forecasted 2004 (Domestic Units) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested :-------------------------------------------------------- Crop : : 2003 : : 2002 :-----------------------------: 2004 : Total : Total : Contract 1/ :Contract 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Acres : All Processing : Snap Beans : 201,800 189,600 188,300 174,500 Sweet Corn : 417,100 426,600 424,300 410,900 Green Peas 2/ : 212,200 232,100 232,100 214,700 Tomatoes : 312,200 293,920 290,820 299,100 : Total : 1,143,300 1,142,220 1,135,520 1,099,200 : Cucumbers for : Pickles 3/ : 117,800 118,800 82,900 : Total 5 Vegetables : 1,261,100 1,261,020 1,218,420 :-------------------------------------------------------- : Production :-------------------------------------------------------- : : 2003 : : 2002 :-----------------------------: 2004 : Total : Total : Contract 1/ :Contract 1/ :-------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : All Processing : Snap Beans : 793,710 727,640 723,160 736,430 Sweet Corn : 3,067,690 3,266,050 3,249,260 3,032,270 Green Peas 2/ : 349,860 467,670 467,670 388,890 Tomatoes : 11,670,820 9,819,710 9,705,670 11,647,930 : Total : 15,882,080 14,281,070 14,145,760 15,805,520 : Cucumbers for : Pickles 3/ : 619,310 648,430 428,840 : Total 5 Vegetables : 16,501,390 14,929,500 14,574,600 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes acreage from major brokers. 2/ Carried forward from earlier forecast. 3/ Cucumbers for pickles will be published in the Vegetable 2004 Summary, released January 2005. Processing Vegetables: Area Harvested and Production by Crop, United States, 2002-2003 and Forecasted 2004 (Metric Units) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested :------------------------------------------------------ Crop : : 2003 : : 2002 :-----------------------------: 2004 : Total : Total : Contract 1/ :Contract 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Hectares : All Processing : Snap Beans : 81,670 76,730 76,200 70,620 Sweet Corn : 168,800 172,640 171,710 166,290 Green Peas 2/ : 85,880 93,930 93,930 86,890 Tomatoes : 126,340 118,950 117,690 121,040 : Total 3/ : 462,680 462,250 459,530 444,840 : Cucumbers for : Pickles 4/ : 47,670 48,080 33,550 : Total 5 Vegetables 3/ : 510,350 510,320 493,080 :------------------------------------------------------ : Production :------------------------------------------------------ : : 2003 : : 2002 :-----------------------------: 2004 : Total : Total : Contract 1/ :Contract 1/ :------------------------------------------------------ : Metric Tons : All Processing : Snap Beans : 720,040 660,100 656,040 668,070 Sweet Corn : 2,782,950 2,962,900 2,947,660 2,750,810 Green Peas 2/ : 317,390 424,260 424,260 352,790 Tomatoes : 10,587,530 8,908,240 8,804,790 10,566,770 : Total 3/ : 14,407,910 12,955,500 12,832,750 14,338,450 : Cucumbers for : Pickles 4/ : 561,830 588,240 389,040 : Total 5 Vegetables 3/ : 14,969,730 13,543,740 13,221,790 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes acreage from major brokers. 2/ Carried forward from earlier forecast. 3/ Totals may not add due to rounding. 4/ Cucumbers for pickles will be published in the Vegetable 2004 Summary, released January 2005. Snap Beans for Processing: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2002-2003 and Forecasted 2004 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested :---------------------------------------------------------------------- State : : 2003 : : 2002 :------------------------------------: 2004 : Total : Total : Contract 1/ : Contract 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Acres : DE : 2,900 2,900 IL : 20,600 16,600 16,200 11,700 IN : 6,000 6,200 6,200 5,700 MD : 2,700 2,700 2,100 MI : 16,000 14,300 14,300 16,000 NY : 21,300 21,900 21,100 21,000 OR : 18,700 16,000 16,000 17,600 PA : 7,500 7,800 7,800 8,600 VA : 1,000 900 WI : 72,200 66,200 66,200 66,300 : Oth : Sts 2/3/: 39,500 34,000 34,000 25,500 : US 3/ : 201,800 189,600 188,300 174,500 :---------------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield per Acre : Production :---------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : : : 2003 : : 2002 : 2003 : 2004 : 2002 :-----------------------: 2004 : Total : Total :Contract : Total : : Contract : Contract : : : 1/ : : Total : 1/ : 1/ :---------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : DE : 3.19 9,250 9,250 IL : 3.02 3.38 3.70 62,300 56,040 54,680 43,290 IN : 2.98 2.80 3.05 17,860 17,340 17,340 17,390 MD : 2.35 4.10 6,350 6,350 8,610 MI : 3.75 3.15 3.30 60,030 45,010 45,010 52,800 NY : 2.99 3.53 3.30 63,590 77,380 74,570 69,300 OR : 6.22 6.26 6.65 116,250 100,200 100,200 117,040 PA : 2.71 2.97 4.45 20,340 23,190 23,190 38,270 VA : 2.85 2,850 2,540 WI : 4.39 4.09 4.35 317,070 270,840 270,840 288,410 : Oth : Sts 2/3/: 3.45 3.51 3.97 136,270 119,190 119,190 101,320 : US 3/ : 3.93 3.84 4.22 793,710 727,640 723,160 736,430 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes acreage from major brokers. 2/ 2002 - AR, CA, DE, FL, GA, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NC, TX, and VA. 2003 - AR, CA, FL, GA, MN, MO, NJ, NC, and TX. 2004 - CA, DE, FL, GA, MN, NJ, NC, TX, and VA. 3/ Seasonal forecasts for AR and MO are not available. Estimates to be published in the Vegetable 2004 Summary, released January 2005. Sweet Corn for Processing: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2002-2003 and Forecasted 2004 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Area Harvested :-------------------------------------------------------------------- State : : 2003 : : 2002 :-----------------------------------: 2004 : Total : Total : Contract 1/ : Contract 1/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Acres : DE : 9,400 9,400 IL : 13,800 MD : 5,500 5,500 6,500 MN : 136,900 139,400 139,400 136,900 NY : 16,800 14,400 14,400 18,500 OR : 33,000 30,100 30,100 29,700 PA : 1,400 770 770 1,900 WA : 95,300 98,300 98,300 96,700 WI : 84,200 92,100 89,800 79,300 : Oth : Sts 2/ : 35,700 36,630 36,630 41,400 : US : 417,100 426,600 424,300 410,900 :---------------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield per Acre : Production :---------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : : : 2003 : : 2002 : 2003 : 2004 : 2002 :-----------------------: 2004 : Total : Total :Contract : Total : : Contract : Contract : : : 1/ : : Total : 1/ : 1/ :---------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : DE : 6.00 56,400 56,400 IL : 5.80 80,040 MD : 5.64 7.00 31,000 31,000 45,500 MN : 6.46 6.73 6.40 884,630 938,800 938,800 876,160 NY : 5.30 7.55 6.70 89,040 108,780 108,780 123,950 OR : 7.99 9.03 8.85 263,580 271,680 271,680 262,850 PA : 4.76 5.16 6.00 6,660 3,970 3,970 11,400 WA : 9.44 9.16 9.20 899,200 900,540 900,540 889,640 WI : 7.08 7.40 6.55 596,050 681,420 664,630 519,420 : Oth : Sts 2/ : 6.96 7.47 7.33 248,490 273,460 273,460 303,350 : US : 7.35 7.66 7.38 3,067,690 3,266,050 3,249,260 3,032,270 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes acreage from major brokers. 2/ 2002 - DE, ID, IA, MD, NJ, and TN. 2003 - ID, IL, IA, NJ, and TN. 2004 - DE, ID, IL, IA, NJ, TN, and VA. Tomatoes for Processing: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2002-2003 and Forecasted 2004 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Area Harvested :------------------------------------------------------------------ State : : 2003 : : 2002 :---------------------------------: 2004 : Total : Total : Contract 1/ : Contract 1/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Acres : CA : 291,000 274,000 271,000 281,000 IN : 8,100 8,200 8,200 8,300 MI : 3,600 3,300 3,300 3,300 NJ : 800 OH : 6,300 5,700 5,600 5,700 : Oth : Sts 2/ : 3,200 2,720 2,720 : US 3/ : 312,200 293,920 290,820 299,100 :------------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield per Acre : Production :------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : : : 2003 : : 2002 : 2003 : 2004 : 2002 :--------------------: 2004 : Total : Total :Contract : Total : : Contract : Contract : : : 1/ : : Total : 1/ : 1/ :------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : CA : 37.99 33.77 39.50 11,056,000 9,252,000 9,141,000 11,100,000 IN : 31.66 24.67 31.90 256,450 202,290 202,290 264,770 MI : 35.00 38.00 33.00 126,000 125,400 125,400 108,900 NJ : 28.30 22,640 OH : 23.75 30.40 26.60 149,630 173,280 170,240 151,620 : Oth : Sts 2/ : 25.86 24.54 82,740 66,740 66,740 : US 3/ : 37.38 33.41 38.94 11,670,820 9,819,710 9,705,670 11,647,930 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes acreage from major brokers. 2/ 2002 - MD, NJ, and PA. 2003 - MD, NJ, and PA. 3/ Seasonal forecasts for MD are not available. Estimates to be published in the Vegetable 2004 Summary, released January 2005. PA estimates discontinued in 2004. Snap Beans: Contracted production of snap beans is forecast at 736,430 tons, up 5 percent from comparable States last year. Based on comparable States between 2003 and 2004, contracted harvested acreage decreased 3 percent, while yield per acre rose 0.33 tons per acre. Wisconsin's crop was late developing due to heavy rainfall and cooler temperatures throughout the season, however, good yields and quality are reported. Growing conditions for Delaware and Maryland have been better this season compared to last year when wet conditions had a negative impact on production. Rainy weather this year, which is causing problems for some vegetables, has had minimal adverse affect on snap beans grown for processors. Illinois processors are expecting above average yields. In Indiana, favorable yields are expected. Timely rains have helped the crop grow and develop in most areas of the State, however, final planting was slowed by frequent and sometimes heavy rainfall which caused ponding and flooding and damaged the crop in a few low lying areas. Early harvest in Michigan began in late July then picked up during August. Adequate soil moisture and cool temperatures enhanced crop development. In New York, above average rainfall over the summer has left the snap bean crop in fair to good condition with lower yields than last year. Oregon's crop started early this season. Yields are expected to be very good. Sweet Corn: Contracted sweet corn production is forecast at 3.03 million tons, down 7 percent from last year. A decrease of 3 percent in contracted harvested acreage is accompanied by a yield decrease of 0.28 tons per acre when comparing the 2004 season to 2003. Harvest of the Minnesota crop is one to two weeks behind schedule. Cool weather and excessive moisture have slowed crop development. The harvest delays bring additional concern for possible early frost damage. As of late August, 29 percent of the sweet corn crop had been harvested. The Washington harvest is in full swing. The crop is mostly average with slightly higher yields than last year. Delaware's harvest is ahead of schedule and about three quarters of the crop had been harvested by mid-August. Conditions in Illinois this season have been average. The crop is looking good at this point with 65 percent already harvested. Maryland sweet corn was about 97 percent harvested as of mid-August. Yields have improved from last year despite wet weather conditions, which have caused problems for other vegetables in the State. New York reports good quality ears coming from this year's crop. Frequent rains during the summer have benefitted early plantings but may slow maturity of late planted corn. Oregon's commercial growers reported rapid growth and large ears the beginning of August. A good crop is expected though mention was made of stalk rot on the eastern side of the State and hot weather on the western side which hurt pollination there. Wisconsin's crop development was delayed by below average temperatures and excessive rainfall. Yields are also lower as a result. Some acreage had to be replanted early in the season and progress has been slow. Tomatoes: Contracted tomato production is forecast at 11.6 million tons, 20 percent greater than last year for comparable States. Based on comparable States between 2003 and 2004, a 3 percent increase in contracted acreage was accompanied by a yield increase of 5.54 tons per acre. In California, exceptionally high yields have been reported in most areas. Because of the heavier than expected production, some processors are planning to purchase significant quantities in addition to the tonnage already contracted and a portion of the crop may also go unused, according to industry sources. Growth and development of the Indiana crop have been slowed by cooler than normal temperatures during the first three weeks of August. Warm and sunny conditions are needed to improve the crop. Michigan yields are lower this season due to unseasonably cool temperatures across the State. In addition, wet conditions have led to disease problems but cool temperatures helped reduce fungal pressure. Ohio growers had harvested 10 percent of the tomato crop as of mid-August. Temperatures have been cool and rainfall above average. Asparagus for Fresh Market and Processing: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, Production, and Value by State and United States, 2002-2004 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested State :----------------------------------------------------------------- : 2002 : 2003 : 2004 : 2002 : 2003 : 2004 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Acres : CA : 36,500 36,000 28,000 34,000 36,000 25,000 MI : 16,000 16,000 15,500 15,000 15,000 14,500 WA : 18,000 17,000 15,000 17,000 16,000 14,000 : US : 70,500 69,000 58,500 66,000 67,000 53,500 :----------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield per Acre : Production :----------------------------------------------------------------- : 2002 : 2003 : 2004 : 2002 : 2003 : 2004 :----------------------------------------------------------------- : ------------ Cwt ----------- --------- 1,000 Cwt --------- : CA : 30 31 39 1,020 1,116 975 MI : 15 21 20 219 317 290 WA : 37 38 42 629 608 588 : US : 28 30 35 1,868 2,041 1,853 :----------------------------------------------------------------- : Value :----------------------------------------------------------------- : Per Cwt : Total :----------------------------------------------------------------- : 2002 : 2003 : 2004 : 2002 : 2003 : 2004 :----------------------------------------------------------------- : ---------- Dollars --------- ------- 1,000 Dollars ------- : CA : 114.00 122.00 139.00 116,280 136,152 135,525 MI : 53.40 60.80 64.50 11,703 19,278 18,708 WA : 71.40 71.20 81.00 44,893 43,277 47,616 : US : 92.50 97.40 109.00 172,876 198,707 201,849 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Asparagus for Fresh Market and Processing: Production and Value by Utilization, State, and United States, 2002-2004 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Utilization : Production and :----------------------------------------------------------------- State : 2002 : 2003 : 2004 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Cwt : Fresh Market : CA 1/ : 1,020 1,116 975 MI : 21 43 26 WA : 226 233 288 : US : 1,267 1,392 1,289 : Tons : Processing : MI : 9,900 13,700 13,200 WA : 20,150 18,750 15,000 : US : 30,050 32,450 28,200 : Canning : 26,150 28,650 21,600 : Freezing : 3,900 3,800 6,600 :----------------------------------------------------------------- : Value :----------------------------------------------------------------- : Per Unit : Total :----------------------------------------------------------------- : 2002 : 2003 : 2004 : 2002 : 2003 : 2004 :----------------------------------------------------------------- : ------- Dollars per Cwt ------ ------- 1,000 Dollars ------- : Fresh Market : CA 1/ : 114.00 122.00 139.00 116,280 136,152 135,525 MI : 67.00 66.00 90.00 1,407 2,838 2,340 WA : 97.00 94.00 107.00 21,922 21,902 30,816 : US : 110.00 116.00 131.00 139,609 160,892 168,681 : : ------- Dollars per Ton ------ ------- 1,000 Dollars ------ Processing : MI : 1,040.00 1,200.00 1,240.00 10,296 16,440 16,368 WA : 1,140.00 1,140.00 1,120.00 22,971 21,375 16,800 : US : 1,110.00 1,170.00 1,180.00 33,267 37,815 33,168 : Canning : 1,120.00 1,160.00 1,160.00 29,211 33,255 24,984 : Freezing : 1,040.00 1,200.00 1,240.00 4,056 4,560 8,184 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes a small amount of processing asparagus. Asparagus: Production of the 2004 asparagus crop is forecast at 1.85 million cwt, down 9 percent from 2003 and 1 percent below 2002. Harvested acreage, at 53,500, is down 20 percent from last year and 19 percent below two years ago. Fresh production of 1.29 million cwt, decreased 7 percent from last year but increased 2 percent from two years earlier. Processed production, at 28,200 tons, is down 13 percent from 2003 and 6 percent below 2002. Asparagus for canning, at 21,600 tons, is down 25 percent from last year. Frozen asparagus production of 6,600 tons, is up 74 percent from 2003. Total value of the crop, at 202 million dollars, is 2 percent greater than 2003 and 17 percent more than 2002. Harvest in the Imperial Valley of California began early as warm temperatures accelerated development. Harvest peaked during the last week of March into the first week of April. Price is higher due to reduced supplies from out of State competitors. Northwest supplies were reduced by damage from a large windstorm in May. Mexican supplies were limited as a result of cooler temperatures during the growing season and harvest ending early. Michigan's 2004 season has experienced a variety of less than optimal conditions. The crop progressed rapidly during the spring but a hard frost occurred the first week of May. Warmer temperatures followed during mid-May to help development, but excessive rainfall and widely varied temperatures later in the month hindered production as well as harvest activity. Yields were variable due to inclement conditions, but growers report good regrowth and minimal disease pressure. Harvest concluded the third week in June. Washington's asparagus acreage continues to decline. Harvest began early this year with some beetle pressure reported. For some growers, the season was shortened by high labor costs and low fresh market demand. Onions: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, Production, and Value, Selected States, 2003-2004 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area : Yield per Acre Crop :----------------------------------------------------------------- and : Planted : Harvested : : State :-------------------------------------------: 2003 : 2004 : 2003 : 2004 : 2003 : 2004 : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ---------------- Acres ---------------- ----- Cwt ---- : Spring 1/ : AZ : 1,500 1,600 1,500 1,600 500 500 CA : 6,400 6,900 6,200 6,700 490 495 GA : 14,000 16,500 12,500 14,500 175 260 TX : 12,800 14,500 11,000 12,500 320 280 : Total : 34,700 39,500 31,200 35,300 304 323 :----------------------------------------------------------------- : Production : Value :----------------------------------------------------------------- : : : Per Cwt : Total : 2003 : 2004 :------------------------------------------- : : : 2003 : 2004 : 2003 : 2004 :----------------------------------------------------------------- : --- 1,000 Cwt --- ---- Dollars --- 1,000 Dollars : Spring 1/ : AZ : 750 800 9.89 8.80 7,418 7,040 CA : 3,038 3,317 22.90 15.10 69,570 50,087 GA : 2,188 3,770 34.30 23.50 75,048 88,595 TX : 3,520 3,500 38.10 22.60 134,112 79,100 : Total : 9,496 11,387 30.10 19.70 286,148 224,822 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Primarily fresh. Spring Onions: The end-of-season spring onion production estimate, at 11.4 million cwt, is up 20 percent from last year. Acres harvested, at 35,300, are up 13 percent from a year ago, while yield, at 323 cwt per acre, is up 19 cwt per acre. The value of the spring crop is estimated at 225 million dollars, 21 percent less than last year. Arizona growers report a good quality crop as harvest nears completion. The California spring onions were planted last fall without any major problems. However, cold late winter weather, followed by hot temperatures in early spring, resulted in quality problems in some areas which put downward pressure on prices. Overall, good yields were reported. In Georgia, the spring onion crop was reported in fair to good condition throughout the season which ended the last week of May. Temperatures have been average and disease minimal. The Texas spring onion season is complete. Good size and quality were reported. ACCESS TO REPORTS!! 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