Vg 1-1 (9-01)a Vegetables National Agricultural Statistics Service USDA Washington, D.C. Released September 7, 2001, 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 or Debbie Flippin at (202) 720-3250, office hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. UPDATE ALERT The following pages have changed: 4, 5, and 7. On page 4; 2000 contract processed production for sweet corn changed from 3,154,290 to 3,154,330; 2000 contract processed production for the 4 vegetable total changed from 15,198,420 to 15,198,460; 2000 contract processed production for the 5 vegetable total changed from 15,649,203 to 15,649,243. On page 5; 2000 contract processed production for sweet corn changed from 2,861,510 to 2,861,550; 2000 contract processed production for the 4 vegetable total changed from 13,787,700 to 13,787,740; 2000 contract processed production for the 5 vegetable total changed from 14,196,640 to 14,196,680. On page 7; 2000 contract processed production of sweet corn for OR changed from 306,610 to 306,650; 2000 contract processed production of total sweet corn changed from 3,154,290 to 3,154,330. Contracted Processing Production Down 10 Percent from Last Year Contracted processing vegetable production for the four major processing crops is forecast at 13.6 million tons, down 10 percent from last year's comparable States and 20 percent less than the same States two years ago. Production of processing tomatoes, at 9.50 million tons, is down 11 percent from comparable States last year and 26 percent below the same States in 1999. Snap bean production, at 670,790 tons, is down 13 percent from last year's comparable States. Sweet corn production, at 3.04 million tons, is down 4 percent from last year, and green pea production, at 374,370 tons, is down 29 percent for comparable States from 2000. Contracted acres for harvest of the four major processing vegetable crops, at 1.11 million acres, are 9 percent less than comparable States in 2000. Asparagus Production Down 8 Percent Production of the 2001 asparagus crop is forecast at 2.08 million cwt, down 8 percent from 2000 and 4 percent below 1999. Acres harvested, at 72,150, are down 7 percent from 2000 and 5 percent below 1999. Fresh production of 1.38 million cwt, is down 8 percent from 2000 and 5 percent below 1999. Processed production, at 35,290 tons, is down 8 percent from last year and 2 percent below 1999. Storage Onion Production Down 8 Percent Storage onion production (including California) is forecast at 47.0 million cwt, down 8 percent from last year and 16 percent below 1999. Total onion production is estimated at 68.0 million cwt, down 5 percent from last year. Contents Page Asparagus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Crop Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Beans, Snap for Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Corn, Sweet for Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Information Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Onions, Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Summer Non-Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Summer Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Crop Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Processing Vegetable Crop Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Processing Vegetables Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Tomatoes for Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Processing Vegetables: Area Harvested and Production by Crop, United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted 2001 (Domestic Units) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested :-------------------------------------------------------- Crop : : 2000 : : 1999 :-----------------------------: 2001 : Total : Total : Contract 1/ :Contract 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Acres : All Processing : Snap Beans : 212,150 218,380 210,080 188,260 Sweet Corn : 466,300 459,700 459,500 447,100 Green Peas 2/ : 271,640 277,240 277,240 203,400 Tomatoes : 350,410 289,600 285,600 270,100 : Total : 1,300,500 1,244,920 1,232,420 1,108,860 : Cucumbers for : Pickles 3/ : 105,300 104,710 78,610 : Total 5 Vegetables : 1,405,800 1,349,630 1,311,030 :-------------------------------------------------------- : Production :-------------------------------------------------------- : : 2000 : : 1999 :-----------------------------: 2001 : Total : Total : Contract 1/ :Contract 1/ :-------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : All Processing : Snap Beans : 778,430 833,490 811,340 670,790 Sweet Corn 4/ : 3,297,390 3,155,540 3,154,330 3,041,150 Green Peas 2/ : 461,590 530,050 530,050 374,370 Tomatoes : 12,836,020 10,858,240 10,702,740 9,501,830 : Total 4/ : 17,373,430 15,377,320 15,198,460 13,588,140 : Cucumbers for : Pickles 3/ : 628,360 613,160 450,783 : Total 5 Vegetables 4/: 18,001,790 15,990,480 15,649,243 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes acreage from major brokers. 2/ Carried forward from earlier forecast. 3/ Cucumbers for pickles will be published in the Vegetable 2001 Summary, released January 2002. 4/ 2000 contracted production revised. Processing Vegetables: Area Harvested and Production by Crop, United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted 2001 (Metric Units) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested :------------------------------------------------------ Crop : : 2000 : : 1999 :-----------------------------: 2001 : Total : Total : Contract 1/ :Contract 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Hectares : All Processing : Snap Beans : 85,850 88,380 85,020 76,190 Sweet Corn : 188,710 186,040 185,960 180,940 Green Peas 2/ : 109,930 112,200 112,200 82,310 Tomatoes : 141,810 117,200 115,580 109,310 : Total 3/ : 526,300 503,810 498,750 448,740 : Cucumbers for : Pickles 4/ : 42,610 42,380 31,810 : Total 5 Vegetables 3/ : 568,910 546,180 530,560 :------------------------------------------------------ : Production :------------------------------------------------------ : : 2000 : : 1999 :-----------------------------: 2001 : Total : Total : Contract 1/ :Contract 1/ :------------------------------------------------------ : Metric Tons : All Processing : Snap Beans : 706,180 756,130 736,030 608,530 Sweet Corn 5/ : 2,991,330 2,862,640 2,861,550 2,758,870 Green Peas 2/ : 418,750 480,850 480,850 339,620 Tomatoes : 11,644,580 9,850,380 9,709,310 8,619,870 : Total 3/5/ : 15,760,830 13,950,000 13,787,740 12,326,890 : Cucumbers for : Pickles 4/ : 570,040 556,250 408,940 : Total 5 Vegetables 3/5/: 16,330,860 14,506,240 14,196,680 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 2001 Summary, released January 2002. 5/ 2000 contracted production revised. Snap Beans for Processing: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested :---------------------------------------------------------------------- State : : 2000 : : 1999 :------------------------------------: 2001 : Total : Total : Contract 1/ : Contract 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Acres : IL : 14,200 15,700 15,700 10,800 IN : 4,500 6,900 6,900 5,800 MI : 27,000 24,400 24,400 20,000 NY : 21,200 26,500 20,200 23,800 OR : 23,100 22,000 22,000 19,300 PA : 7,600 8,300 8,300 7,100 WI : 64,400 66,800 66,500 72,000 : Oth : Sts 2/3/: 50,150 47,780 46,080 29,460 : US 3/ : 212,150 218,380 210,080 188,260 :---------------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield per Acre : Production :---------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : : : 2000 : : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 :-----------------------: 2001 : Total : Total :Contract : Total : : Contract : Contract : : : 1/ : : Total : 1/ : 1/ :---------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : IL : 3.49 2.95 3.20 49,520 46,250 46,250 34,560 IN : 3.21 2.91 3.10 14,460 20,090 20,090 17,980 MI : 3.74 3.75 2.50 100,970 91,580 91,580 50,000 NY : 3.42 3.37 3.00 72,550 89,310 68,900 71,400 OR : 5.90 6.05 6.50 136,230 133,170 133,170 125,450 PA : 2.19 3.31 2.95 16,640 27,450 27,450 20,950 WI : 3.65 3.91 3.50 235,050 261,490 260,360 252,000 : Oth : Sts 2/3/: 3.05 3.44 3.34 153,010 164,150 163,540 98,450 : US 3/ : 3.67 3.82 3.56 778,430 833,490 811,340 670,790 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes acreage from major brokers. 2/ 1999 - AR, CA, DE, FL, GA, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NC, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WA. 2000 - AR, CA, DE, FL, GA, MD, MN, MO, NJ, NC, OH, TN, TX, and VA. 2001 - CA, DE, FL, GA, MD, MN, NJ, NC, OH, TN, TX, and VA. 3/ In season forecasts for AR, MO, and WA discontinued in 2000. Estimates to be published in the Vegetable 2001 Summary, released January 2002. OK and SC estimates discontinued in 2000. Sweet Corn for Processing: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted 2001 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Area Harvested :-------------------------------------------------------------------- State : : 2000 : : 1999 :-----------------------------------: 2001 : Total : Total : Contract 1/ : Contract 1/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Acres : ID 2/ : 15,300 19,000 19,000 IL : 16,100 16,900 16,900 17,900 MN : 125,700 129,400 129,400 121,000 NY : 32,500 29,000 29,000 31,200 OR : 44,000 35,700 35,700 29,200 PA : 2,800 2,200 2,200 1,000 WA : 97,400 98,600 98,600 98,400 WI : 105,600 92,900 92,700 102,000 : Oth : Sts 3/ : 26,900 36,000 36,000 46,400 : US : 466,300 459,700 459,500 447,100 :---------------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield per Acre : Production :---------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : : : 2000 : : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 :-----------------------: 2001 : Total : Total :Contract : Total : : Contract : Contract : : : 1/ : : Total : 1/ : 1/ :---------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : ID 2/ : 9.19 8.57 140,610 162,900 162,900 IL : 6.00 5.90 6.00 96,600 99,710 99,710 107,400 MN : 6.40 5.85 5.60 804,270 756,760 756,760 677,600 NY : 5.52 5.33 4.00 179,390 154,650 154,650 124,800 OR 4/ : 8.14 8.59 9.20 358,270 306,650 306,650 268,640 PA : 4.78 5.69 6.00 13,370 12,520 12,520 6,000 WA : 8.45 8.57 8.85 823,290 845,210 845,210 870,840 WI : 6.62 6.21 6.30 699,000 576,700 575,490 642,600 : Oth : Sts 3/ : 6.79 6.68 7.40 182,590 240,440 240,440 343,270 : US 4/ : 7.07 6.86 6.80 3,297,390 3,155,540 3,154,330 3,041,150 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes acreage from major brokers. 2/ Not published to avoid disclosure of individual operations. 2001 data included in Other States. 3/ 1999 - DE, IA, MD, NJ, and TN. 2000 - DE, IA, MD, NJ, and TN. 2001 - DE, ID, IA, MD, NJ, and TN. 4/ 2000 contracted production revised. Tomatoes for Processing: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted 2001 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Area Harvested :------------------------------------------------------------------ State : : 2000 : : 1999 :---------------------------------: 2001 : Total : Total : Contract 1/ : Contract 1/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Acres : CA : 329,000 271,000 267,000 250,000 IN : 7,200 6,600 6,600 8,600 MI : 2,900 2,800 2,800 3,100 OH : 7,800 5,400 5,400 6,000 PA 2/ : 1,400 : Oth : Sts 3/4/ : 2,110 3,800 3,800 2,400 : US 4/ : 350,410 289,600 285,600 270,100 :------------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield per Acre : Production :------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : : : 2000 : : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 :--------------------: 2001 : Total : Total :Contract : Total : : Contract : Contract : : : 1/ : : Total : 1/ : 1/ :------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : CA : 37.20 37.96 35.60 12,239,30010,286,500 10,131,000 8,900,000 IN : 29.88 34.70 33.30 215,140 229,020 229,020 286,380 MI : 30.00 30.00 27.00 87,000 84,000 84,000 83,700 OH : 27.22 29.39 29.30 212,320 158,710 158,710 175,800 PA 2/ : 22.50 31,500 : Oth : Sts 3/4/ : 24.06 26.32 23.31 50,760 100,010 100,010 55,950 : US 4/ : 36.63 37.49 35.18 12,836,02010,858,240 10,702,740 9,501,830 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes acreage from major brokers. 2/ Not published to avoid disclosure of individual operations. 2000 and 2001 data included in Other States. 3/ 1999 - DE, MD, NJ, NY, and VA. 2000 - DE, MD, NJ, PA, and VA. 2001 - NJ and PA. 4/ In season forecasts for DE, MD, and VA discontinued in 2000. Estimates to be published in the Vegetable 2001 Summary, released January 2002. Snap Beans: Contracted production of snap beans is forecast at 670,790 tons, down 13 percent from last year's comparable States. Based on comparable States between 2000 and 2001 a 5 percent decrease in contracted harvested acreage accompanied a 0.32 ton per acre decrease in yield. Weather in Illinois has been dry but growers report the overall crop in good condition with no insect or disease problems. Indiana had problems with very wet and cold conditions early in the season but growers anticipate a good crop with average yields. Michigan snap bean harvest is progressing rapidly due to warm weather. New York growers report lower yields resulting from dry conditions. Growers in the Willamette Valley of Oregon report above average yields due to excellent weather conditions this season. Pennsylvania has been very dry this summer causing the heavy use of irrigation in some areas. Hot and dry weather in Wisconsin during July and continuing through the first week of August is causing reduced yields. Additionally, the hot weather caused staggered plantings to mature simultaneously causing processors difficulty harvesting and processing large amounts of snap beans during a shorter period of time. Sweet Corn: Contracted sweet corn production is forecast at 3.04 million tons, down 4 percent from last year. A 3 percent decrease in contracted harvested acreage accompanies a 0.06 ton per acre decrease in yield when comparing the 2001 season to 2000. Illinois reports a good crop with average yields. Minnesota had a wet spring followed by several weeks of hot and dry conditions causing the crop to mature unevenly. New York yield is low because of drought conditions. Oregon yields are above average this year due to ideal weather conditions in the Willamette Valley where most vegetables are grown. The Pennsylvania crop was plentiful this year despite dry summer weather, however, rain is needed for the remainder of the season as dry weather threatens development. On Washington's westside, harvest was expected to be a week to ten days behind normal. In the Quincy area, winds have been prevalent this year, challenging crop development. The crop looks good in the Pasco area, with development a little delayed, but there have been no water problems. Wisconsin got a late start because cool and wet weather delayed planting and slowed development. Conditions then became hot and dry, further challenging crop development and reducing yields. The hot, dry weather caused staggered plantings to mature at the same time thus challenging harvesting and processing of the crop. Tomatoes: Contracted tomato production is forecast at 9.50 million tons, 11 percent below last year's comparable States. Based on comparable States between 2000 and 2001 a 5 percent decrease in contracted acreage was accompanied by a 2.36 ton per acre reduction in yield. In California, yields are down due to frost and hail during mid-March and April and a May heat wave, with temperatures in excess of 100 degrees, causing bloom loss. However, quality and color are good. Indiana weather has been favorable and yields are expected to be better than average. Michigan growers experienced drought-like conditions for several weeks before harvest began causing below average yields. Ohio harvest has begun and is progressing well. Asparagus for Fresh Market and Processing: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, Production, and Value by State and United States, 1999-2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested State :----------------------------------------------------------------- : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Acres : CA : 36,000 40,900 37,800 33,800 37,000 35,300 IL 1/ : 200 200 MI : 17,000 17,000 17,000 16,500 16,500 16,000 NJ : 1,000 1,000 1,100 1,000 1,000 1,100 OR : 900 750 900 750 WA : 23,000 23,000 20,000 22,000 22,000 19,000 : Oth Sts 2/3/ : 2,390 2,390 : US : 79,590 82,800 76,650 75,890 77,400 72,150 :----------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield per Acre : Production :----------------------------------------------------------------- : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 :----------------------------------------------------------------- : ------------ Cwt ----------- --------- 1,000 Cwt --------- : CA : 33 32 30 1,115 1,184 1,059 IL 1/ : 10 2 MI : 18 17 18 297 283 287 NJ : 28 32 24 28 32 26 OR : 28 37 25 28 WA : 32 34 36 704 748 684 : Oth Sts 2/3/ : 13 30 : US : 29 29 29 2,176 2,272 2,084 :----------------------------------------------------------------- : Value :----------------------------------------------------------------- : Per Cwt : Total :----------------------------------------------------------------- : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 :----------------------------------------------------------------- : ---------- Dollars --------- ------- 1,000 Dollars ------- : CA : 142.00 122.00 155.00 158,330 144,448 164,145 IL 1/ : 128.00 256 MI : 63.40 63.90 43.10 18,822 18,075 12,369 NJ : 79.20 75.00 85.00 2,218 2,400 2,210 OR : 60.00 53.20 1,500 1,489 WA : 72.80 73.40 71.50 51,216 54,876 48,910 : Oth Sts 2/3/ : 77.60 2,328 : US : 107.00 97.40 110.00 233,170 221,299 229,123 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Estimate discontinued in 2000. 2/ 1999 - ID, MD, MN, and OR. 3/ ID, MD, and MN estimates discontinued in 2000. Asparagus for Fresh Market and Processing: Production and Value by Utilization, State, and United States, 1999-2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Utilization : Production and :----------------------------------------------------------------- State : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Cwt : Fresh Market : MI : 34 41 45 NJ : 28 32 26 : Oth Sts 1/ : 1,393 1,431 1,307 : US : 1,455 1,504 1,378 : Tons : Processing : MI : 13,150 12,100 12,100 : Oth Sts 1/ : 22,920 26,300 23,190 : US : 36,070 38,400 35,290 : Canning : 30,570 31,500 29,700 : Freezing : 5,500 6,900 5,590 :----------------------------------------------------------------- : Value :----------------------------------------------------------------- : Per Unit : Total :----------------------------------------------------------------- : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 :----------------------------------------------------------------- : ------- Dollars per Cwt ------ ------- 1,000 Dollars ------- : Fresh Market : MI : 74.00 69.00 49.00 2,516 2,829 2,205 NJ : 79.20 75.00 85.00 2,218 2,400 2,210 : Oth Sts 1/ : 134.00 119.00 144.00 185,985 170,788 188,129 : US : 131.00 117.00 140.00 190,719 176,017 192,544 : : ------- Dollars per Ton ------ ------- 1,000 Dollars ------ Processing : MI : 1,240.00 1,260.00 840.00 16,306 15,246 10,164 : Oth Sts 1/ : 1,140.00 1,140.00 1,140.00 26,145 30,036 26,415 : US : 1,180.00 1,180.00 1,040.00 42,451 45,282 36,579 : Canning : 1,170.00 1,170.00 1,060.00 35,681 36,810 31,578 : Freezing : 1,230.00 1,230.00 890.00 6,770 8,472 5,001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ 1999 - CA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MN, OR, and WA. 2000 - CA, OR, and WA. 2001 - CA, OR, and WA. Asparagus: Production of the 2001 asparagus crop is forecast at 2.08 million cwt, down 8 percent from 2000 and 4 percent below 1999. Harvested acres, at 72,150, is down 7 percent from 2000 and 5 percent below 1999. Fresh production of 1.38 million cwt, is down 8 percent from 2000 and 5 percent below 1999. Processed production, at 35,290 tons, is down 8 percent from last year and 2 percent below 1999. Asparagus for canning, at 29,700 tons, is down 6 percent from last year. Frozen asparagus production of 5,590 tons, is down 19 percent from 2000. Total value of the crop, at 229 million dollars, is up 4 percent from 2000 but 2 percent less than in 1999. California's harvest was delayed by a cool, rainy February in the Imperial Valley and the Stockton-Delta region. Conditions improved in March as relatively dry weather resulted in good growing conditions for the crop. The harvest went well with no major delays and good quality reported. Michigan's harvest was slowed by cool, wet weather conditions. Harvest continued until Mid-June with few problems reported. New Jersey growers report a normal harvest season for the asparagus crop. Yield was lower than usual because of dry conditions during April and May. Quality of the crop was good while prices were higher than a year ago. In Washington, the quality of the crop was good. Harvest started on time, with the Pasco area underway by April 10th. However, the season ended about two weeks early due to low prices and high input costs. Onions: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, Production, and Value, Selected States, 2000-2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area : Yield per Acre Crop :----------------------------------------------------------------- and : Planted : Harvested : : State :-------------------------------------------: 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ---------------- Acres ---------------- ----- Cwt ---- : Spring : AZ 1/ : 3,300 3,100 3,200 3,000 430 430 CA : 7,200 5,500 7,100 5,300 435 480 GA : 15,000 14,500 12,400 13,500 255 190 TX : 15,900 15,200 13,500 14,200 310 325 : Total : 41,400 38,300 36,200 36,000 326 306 :----------------------------------------------------------------- : Production : Value :----------------------------------------------------------------- : : : Per Cwt : Total : 2000 : 2001 :------------------------------------------- : : : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 :----------------------------------------------------------------- : --- 1,000 Cwt --- ---- Dollars --- 1,000 Dollars : Spring : AZ 1/ : 1,376 1,290 5.80 8.00 7,981 10,320 CA : 3,089 2,544 10.60 13.50 32,743 34,344 GA : 3,162 2,565 26.00 27.50 82,212 70,538 TX : 4,185 4,615 17.20 18.50 71,982 85,378 : Total : 11,812 11,014 16.50 18.20 194,918 200,580 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes a small amount of processing. Onions: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Season, Type, and State, 1999-2000 and Forecasted 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area : Yield per Acre Season :----------------------------------------------------------- and : Harvested : For : : : State :-------------------: Harvest : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 : : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ---------- Acres ---------- --------- Cwt --------- : Spring : 37,500 36,200 36,000 299 326 306 Summer : Non-Storage 1/ : 14,400 21,500 20,600 454 410 486 : Storage : CA 2/ : 39,000 36,300 29,200 435 445 430 CO : 14,500 11,500 14,500 375 355 355 ID : 7,900 7,400 7,500 700 650 630 MI : 4,000 3,500 3,400 270 270 280 MN : 420 90 210 280 210 250 NY : 12,600 12,300 12,700 280 380 320 OH : 480 480 480 285 350 350 OR : Malheur : 12,900 11,600 11,400 670 600 560 Other : 7,200 6,100 7,000 500 520 500 UT : 2,700 2,400 2,200 465 475 470 WA : 18,000 15,000 14,500 490 550 540 WI : 1,800 1,800 1,800 380 395 330 : Total : 121,500 108,470 104,890 459 471 448 : Summer : 135,900 129,970 125,490 459 461 454 : US : 173,400 166,170 161,490 424 432 421 :----------------------------------------------------------- : Production :----------------------------------------------------------- : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 :----------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Cwt : Spring : 11,222 11,812 11,014 Summer : Non-Storage 1/ : 6,541 8,823 10,012 : Storage : CA 2/ : 16,965 16,154 12,556 CO : 5,438 4,083 5,148 ID : 5,530 4,810 4,725 MI : 1,080 945 952 MN : 118 19 53 NY : 3,528 4,674 4,064 OH : 137 168 168 OR : Malheur : 8,643 6,960 6,384 Other : 3,600 3,172 3,500 UT : 1,256 1,140 1,034 WA : 8,820 8,250 7,830 WI : 684 711 594 : Total : 55,799 51,086 47,008 : Summer : 62,340 59,909 57,020 : US : 73,562 71,721 68,034 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Carried forward from earlier forecast. 2/ Primarily for dehydrated and other processing. Onions: Total production of onions is forecast at 68.0 million cwt, down 5 percent from 2000. Acreage for harvest, at 161,490, is down 3 percent from last year. Yield per acre, at 421 cwt, is 11 cwt less than 2000. Storage Onions: Production of summer storage onions (including California) is forecast at 47.0 million cwt, 8 percent less than 2000 and 16 percent below 1999. Harvested acreage, at 104,890, is down 3 percent from last year, and yield, at 448 cwt per acre, is 23 cwt less than in 2000. California production is forecast at 12.6 million cwt, 22 percent less than last year and 26 percent less than two years ago. California's harvested acres, at 29,200, are 20 percent less than last year. Yield, at 430 cwt per acre, is 15 cwt less than in 2000. California growers reduced acreage as a result of poor prices in 2000. In addition, cold winter weather slowed planting and growth of the crop. Processing onions are progressing well with many yellow and white varieties nearly ready for harvest. Colorado growers have experienced normal weather conditions during the past two months and are expecting a good crop. Idaho growers report the size of onion bulbs is smaller due to drought conditions. Michigan had cool and wet conditions in June which slowed crop development. This was followed by hot, dry weather in July and early August that adversely affected some acreage. Minnesota had wet conditions during planting followed by hot, dry conditions. The New York muck regions report hot, dry conditions which are causing small bulb size and low soil moisture. New York growers report that a third of the onions are small and two-thirds are average size. The Ohio crop is good with no problems reported. Oregon growers report lower yields due to dry conditions. Irrigation water is still available in Malheur County but growers are being held to their allotments. In Utah, growers have mixed expectations. Some expect an above average crop while others report damage from frost and strong winds. The Washington onion crop is slightly behind schedule due to cooler than normal spring temperatures. Some fields experienced hail damage in June followed by the appearance of bacterial soft rot. Overall, quality should be good and bulb size down slightly. Lower yields are expected in Wisconsin due to a pattern of cool weather during planting followed by hot and dry conditions in July and August. Spring Onions: The end-of-season report for spring onions places production at 11.0 million cwt, down 7 percent from last year. Acres harvested, at 36,000, are down 1 percent from a year ago, and yield, at 306 cwt per acre, is down 20 cwt per acre. The value of the spring crop is estimated at 201 million dollars, 3 percent more than last year. Arizona growers reported a cooler than normal winter which put the crop two to three weeks behind schedule, but above average temperatures during late May allowed the crop to catch up. California experienced a cold winter which delayed planting and slowed growth. However, warm and sunny conditions later in the growing season allowed the crop to progress well. In Georgia, cold weather damaged some onions and delayed maturity. Also, dry weather during early spring reduced bulb size. Texas harvest has ended and the crop did well overall. The next "Vegetables" report will be released at 3 p.m. ET on October 5, 2001. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C., 20250-9410, or call 202-720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. ACCESS TO REPORTS!! For your convenience, there are several ways to obtain NASS reports, data products, and services: INTERNET ACCESS All NASS reports are available free of charge on the worldwide Internet. For access, connect to the Internet and go to the NASS Home Page at: http://www.usda.gov/nass/. Select "Today's Reports" or Publications and then Reports by Calendar or Publications and then Search, by Title or Subject. E-MAIL SUBSCRIPTION There are two options for subscribing via e-mail. All NASS reports are available by subscription free of charge direct to your e-mail address. 1) Starting with the NASS Home Page at http://www.usda.gov/nass/, click on Publications, then click on the Subscribe by E-mail button which takes you to the page describing e-mail delivery of reports. Finally, click on Go to the Subscription Page and follow the instructions. 2) If you do NOT have Internet access, send an e-mail message to: usda-reports@usda.mannlib.cornell.edu. In the body of the message type the word: list. AUTOFAX ACCESS NASSFax service is available for some reports from your fax machine. Please call 202-720-2000, using the handset attached to your fax. Respond to the voice prompts. Document 0411 is a list of available reports. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PRINTED REPORTS OR DATA PRODUCTS CALL OUR TOLL-FREE ORDER DESK: 800-999-6779 (U.S. and Canada) Other areas, please call 703-605-6220 FAX: 703-605-6900 (Visa, MasterCard, check, or money order acceptable for payment.) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ASSISTANCE For assistance with general agricultural statistics or further information about NASS or its products or services, contact the Agricultural Statistics Hotline at 800-727-9540, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, or e-mail: nass@nass.usda.gov.