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U.S. Peach Harvest Off 5%

WASHINGTON - Jul 10/09 - SNS -- The U.S. peach production forecast is 1.07 million tons, down 5% from both the 2008 and 2007 crop, according to the USDA's latest crop report.

Eleven of the 23 Freestone peach estimating States expect increases in production from last year, while nine States decreased their production from the previous season, and three States showed no change. Freestone production, at 631,040 tons, is down 11% from last season.

The California Clingstone crop is forecast at 440,000 tons, unchanged from the June 1 forecast but 3% above the 2008 crop. This season's bloom was reported as good to very good in all growing areas. Freezing temperatures in early March resulted in slight frost damage in some areas. However, early March rainstorms gave way to good weather for pruning, spraying, and tree planting. By the end of April, the fruit was starting to differentiate in size. Harvest began on June 18, which was the same starting date as last year.

The California Freestone crop is forecast at 350,000 tons, down 5% from the June 1 forecast and 19% below the 2008 crop. Freezing temperatures in early March, along with decreased bearing acres, has resulted in a lower production forecast. Harvest continued during June with Brittney Lane, Crimson Lady, Spring Flame, Earlirich, Sierra Snow, and Ivory Princess being the major varieties.

The South Carolina peach crop is forecast at 60,000 tons, down 8% from the June 1 forecast but unchanged from 2008. Peach harvest is running slightly ahead of the five year average with the crop reported as mainly in good condition.

Georgia's peach crop is forecast at 35,000 tons, up 9% from the June 1 forecast and 25% above 2008. The crop has been rated mostly good this season, with some frost and disease damage reported.

In New Jersey, growing conditions were generally favorable with warm days reported in May and adequate to surplus rainfall in June. Fruit setting and sizing were excellent across the State. Production is forecasted at last year's level of 34,000 tons.

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