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Hawaii Banana Crop SlipsWASHINGTON - May 9/08 - SNS -- Hawaii banana production for 2007 is estimated at 19.7 million pounds, down 6% from the initial forecast and 2% lower than last year, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. Statewide, bananas were harvested from 870 acres, 130 fewer acres than 2006. Weather conditions during 2007 were mixed for banana orchards. The crop received adequate moisture from a combination of rainfall and irrigation. Orchard maintenance and monitoring for banana bunchy top virus were ongoing. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here PageGen v1.0ef
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