Cherry Production ISSN: 1948-9072 Released March 17, 2014, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Update Alert - March 20, 2014 The "Other States" processed utilization for 2013 on page 2 and the "Other States" for sweet cherry "Other" processed utilization quantities on page 7 were updated. Special Note This report was produced at the request of, and funded by USDA's Risk Management Agency. The report contains preliminary estimates of acreage, yield, production, price, and value for both sweet and tart cherries for the 2013 crop season, as well as revisions to the 2012 crop. Final 2013 estimates will be released on July 17, 2014 in the Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts Annual Summary. For more information please visit the NASS website: http://www.nass.usda.gov Sweet Cherry Production Down 22 Percent United States sweet cherry production is estimated at 331,520 tons, down 22 percent from 2012. The cherry crop in the Northwest region experienced cold, blustery weather during the first part of the bloom period that adversely affected pollination. Late April and early May freezes also took a toll on the crop. The Washington and Oregon crops were also adversely affected by heavy rains during early June and again in July causing splitting of the fruit for many producers. In California, growers reported frosts and heavy rains early in the spring that hindered pollination and reduced the crop potential. Dry conditions while the crop was developing limited fruit size while rains after harvest had begun for the early varieties caused some fruit to split, making it unmarketable. Idaho growers reported their crop was affected by warm temperatures early in the spring that brought on an early bloom. This was followed by several consecutive days of temperatures below 28 degrees during bloom which killed blossoms. In Michigan, a late spring frost with temperatures in the upper 20's in many areas resulted in reports of heavy fruit drop in the southeastern part of the State. New York growers reported harvest was in full swing by July 1. Many farmers reported a heavy crop, but there was some splitting due to heat and moisture, and some producers reported losing their entire crop due to rain and bird damage. In Utah, cold rainy weather during bloom hindered pollination. Some growers reported damage due to cold weather while the cherries were on the bud. Bird, wind, and hail damage were also reported. Sweet Cherry Bearing Acreage, Yield, Production, Utilization, Price, and Value - States and United States: 2012-2013 [Blank cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : Production : Utilization State and year:Bearing acreage:Yield per acre 1/:------------------------------------------- : : : Total : Utilized : Fresh :Processed -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : acres ------------------------ tons ----------------------- : California : 2012 .......: 31,000 2.98 92,300 89,300 78,000 11,300 2013 .......: 33,000 2.48 82,000 78,500 70,000 8,500 Idaho : 2012 .......: 900 4.00 3,600 3,300 (D) (D) 2013 .......: 600 3.83 2,300 2,200 (D) (D) : Michigan : 2012 .......: 6,500 0.65 4,250 4,250 120 4,130 2013 .......: 6,600 3.47 22,900 21,800 1,200 20,600 Montana : 2012 .......: 690 3.26 2,250 1,395 (D) (D) 2013 .......: 700 2.38 1,665 1,490 (D) (D) : New York : 2012 .......: 700 0.43 300 290 (D) (D) 2013 .......: 700 1.75 1,225 1,025 (D) (D) Oregon : 2012 .......: 12,500 4.48 56,000 54,600 39,500 15,100 2013 .......: 13,000 4.00 52,000 46,000 32,000 14,000 : Utah : 2012 .......: 500 2.60 1,300 1,280 700 580 2013 .......: 300 1.43 430 410 190 220 Washington : 2012 .......: 34,000 7.76 264,000 264,000 210,000 54,000 2013 .......: 35,000 4.83 169,000 144,000 110,000 34,000 : Other States : 2012 .......: (X) (X) (X) (X) 4,235 750 2013 .......: (X) (X) (X) (X) 4,095 620 : United States : 2012 .......: 86,790 4.89 424,000 418,415 332,555 85,860 2013 .......: 89,900 3.69 331,520 295,425 217,485 77,940 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See footnote(s) at end of table. --continued Sweet Cherry Bearing Acreage, Yield, Production, Utilization, Price, and Value - States and United States: 2012-2013 (continued) [Blank cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Price per ton : Value of production State and year:----------------------------------------------------------------- : Fresh :Processed : All : Fresh :Processed : All -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ----------- dollars ---------- ------- 1,000 dollars ------- : California : 2012 .......: 3,270.00 240.00 2,890.00 255,060 2,712 257,772 2013 .......: 3,730.00 572.00 3,390.00 261,100 4,866 265,966 Idaho : 2012 .......: (D) (D) 2,640.00 (D) (D) 8,706 2013 .......: (D) (D) 2,550.00 (D) (D) 5,603 : Michigan : 2012 .......: 4,280.00 1,360.00 1,440.00 514 5,619 6,133 2013 .......: 2,290.00 871.00 949.00 2,748 17,938 20,686 Montana : 2012 .......: (D) (D) 1,450.00 (D) (D) 2,019 2013 .......: (D) (D) 2,220.00 (D) (D) 3,307 : New York : 2012 .......: (D) (D) 3,700.00 (D) (D) 1,073 2013 .......: (D) (D) 3,370.00 (D) (D) 3,450 Oregon : 2012 .......: 1,517.00 972.00 1,370.00 59,922 14,684 74,606 2013 .......: 2,500.00 805.00 1,980.00 80,000 11,272 91,272 : Utah : 2012 .......: 2,300.00 421.00 1,450.00 1,610 244 1,854 2013 .......: 2,470.00 600.00 1,470.00 469 132 601 Washington : 2012 .......: 2,140.00 773.00 1,860.00 449,400 41,748 491,148 2013 .......: 3,190.00 827.00 2,630.00 350,900 28,134 379,034 : Other States : 2012 .......: 2,710.00 429.00 (X) 11,476 322 (X) 2013 .......: 2,920.00 635.00 (X) 11,966 394 (X) : United States : 2012 .......: 2,340.00 761.00 2,020.00 777,982 65,329 843,311 2013 .......: 3,250.00 805.00 2,610.00 707,183 62,736 769,919 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual operations. (X) Not applicable. 1/ Yield is based on total production. Tart Cherry Production Up 245 Percent United States tart cherry production is estimated at 294 million pounds, up 245 percent from the 2012 freeze reduced crop. In Michigan, growers in the southern part of the State reported that harvest began in early July, while in the west central and northwest growing areas harvest got underway by mid-July. Overall crop volume was reported as exceeding expectations, with fruit quality reported to range from good to excellent. In spite of bloom time frosts, fruit maturity was relatively uniform. Pennsylvania growers reported harvest began around July 1. Reports of the crop quality varied depending upon location and weather conditions. Damage from late frosts limited the potential for a full crop. In Wisconsin, growers reported the harvest got underway in July, with most reporting better yields than the poor 2012 season. In Washington, growers reported cool weather conditions during spring, which resulted in a smaller crop. In Oregon, the overall crop was reported as an improvement from the previous year. Tart Cherry Bearing Acreage, Yield, Production, Utilization, Price, and Value - States and United States: 2012-2013 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : Production : Utilization State and year:Bearing acreage:Yield per acre 1/:------------------------------------------- : : : Total : Utilized : Fresh :Processed -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : acres pounds ----------- million pounds ----------- : Michigan : 2012 .......: 27,300 425 11.6 11.6 0.1 11.5 2013 .......: 28,000 7,780 217.9 214.4 0.1 214.3 : New York : 2012 .......: 1,500 1,800 2.7 2.7 (D) (D) 2013 .......: 1,600 7,500 12.0 12.0 (D) (D) : Oregon : 2012 .......: 650 1,540 1.0 1.0 (D) (D) 2013 .......: 650 5,850 3.8 3.8 (D) (D) Pennsylvania : 2012 .......: 550 6,000 3.3 3.2 (D) (D) 2013 .......: 500 4,420 2.2 2.2 (D) (D) : Utah : 2012 .......: 3,300 12,100 40.0 40.0 - 40.0 2013 .......: 2,800 9,820 27.5 26.9 - 26.9 Washington : 2012 .......: 1,600 15,500 24.8 24.8 (D) (D) 2013 .......: 2,100 8,520 17.9 17.9 (D) (D) : Wisconsin : 2012 .......: 1,600 1,060 1.7 1.7 0.1 1.6 2013 .......: 1,900 6,530 12.4 12.2 0.4 11.8 : Other States : 2012 .......: (X) (X) (X) (X) 0.2 31.5 2013 .......: (X) (X) (X) (X) 0.6 35.3 : United States : 2012 .......: 36,500 2,330 85.1 85.0 0.4 84.6 2013 .......: 37,550 7,820 293.7 289.4 1.1 288.3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See footnote(s) at end of table. --continued Tart Cherry Bearing Acreage, Yield, Production, Utilization, Price, and Value - States and United States: 2012-2013 (continued) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Price per pound : Value of production State and year:----------------------------------------------------------------- : Fresh :Processed : All : Fresh :Processed : All -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : --------- dollars --------- ------- 1,000 dollars ------ : Michigan : 2012 .......: 2.400 1.100 1.110 240 12,640 12,880 2013 .......: 0.960 0.345 0.346 144 74,032 74,176 New York : 2012 .......: (D) (D) 1.050 (D) (D) 2,844 2013 .......: (D) (D) 0.358 (D) (D) 4,295 : Oregon : 2012 .......: (D) (D) 0.951 (D) (D) 951 2013 .......: (D) (D) 0.389 (D) (D) 1,480 Pennsylvania : 2012 .......: (D) (D) 1.110 (D) (D) 3,560 2013 .......: (D) (D) 0.390 (D) (D) 862 : Utah : 2012 .......: (X) 0.510 0.510 (X) 20,400 20,400 2013 .......: (X) 0.369 0.369 (X) 9,926 9,926 Washington : 2012 .......: (D) (D) 0.323 (D) (D) 8,000 2013 .......: (D) (D) 0.344 (D) (D) 6,164 : Wisconsin : 2012 .......: 1.250 1.100 1.110 125 1,760 1,885 2013 .......: 1.420 0.323 0.359 568 3,811 4,379 : Other States : 2012 .......: 1.970 0.475 (X) 394 14,961 (X) 2013 .......: 2.060 0.328 (X) 1,234 11,567 (X) : United States : 2012 .......: 1.900 0.588 0.594 759 49,761 50,520 2013 .......: 1.770 0.345 0.350 1,946 99,336 101,282 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Represents zero. (D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual operations. (X) Not applicable. 1/ Yield is based on total production. Sweet and Tart Cherry Processed Utilization and Price by Use - States and United States: 2012-2013 -------------------------------------------------------------- : Quantity : Price per unit Crop, utilization,:------------------------------------------- and State : 2012 : 2013 : 2012 : 2013 -------------------------------------------------------------- : ------ tons ----- dollars per ton Sweet cherries : Canned : Michigan .......: (D) (D) (D) (D) Oregon .........: (D) (D) (D) (D) Washington .....: 3,000 2,000 1,100.00 1,160.00 : Other States 1/ : 2,900 2,930 1,190.00 1,090.00 : United States ..: 5,900 4,930 1,150.00 1,120.00 : Brined : Michigan .......: 1,350 13,650 1,050.00 740.00 Oregon .........: 9,600 10,000 950.00 780.00 Utah ...........: 580 220 420.00 600.00 Washington .....: 29,000 16,500 750.00 750.00 : Other States 1/ : 6,535 5,135 244.00 764.00 : United States ..: 47,065 45,505 725.00 754.00 : Other 2/ : Michigan .......: 2,780 6,950 1,510.00 1,130.00 Oregon .........: 5,500 4,000 1,010.00 868.00 Washington .....: 22,000 15,500 759.00 867.00 : Other States 1/ : 2,615 2,785 252.00 491.00 : United States ..: 32,895 27,505 697.00 845.00 : : million pounds dollars per pound : Tart cherries : Canned : Michigan .......: 3.0 36.0 1.160 0.362 : Other States 1/ : 3.5 2.8 1.080 0.350 : United States ..: 6.5 38.8 1.120 0.361 : Frozen : Michigan .......: 8.0 116.9 1.080 0.342 Utah ...........: 40.0 26.9 0.510 0.369 : Other States 1/ : 11.8 21.8 0.533 0.331 : United States ..: 59.8 165.6 0.591 0.345 : Other 3/ : Michigan .......: 0.5 10.6 1.040 0.310 : Other States 1/ : 17.8 22.5 0.373 0.222 : United States ..: 18.3 33.1 0.392 0.250 -------------------------------------------------------------- (D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual operations. 1/ Includes data withheld above and/or data for States not listed in this table. 2/ Includes California canned utilization and other processed utilizations (frozen, juice, etc.) from all States. 3/ Juice, wine, brined, and dried. Unutilized Cherry Production by Crop - States and United States:2012-2013 ----------------------------------------------------------------- :Unharvested production : Harvested not sold Crop and State :----------------------------------------------- : 2012 : 2013 : 2012 : 2013 ----------------------------------------------------------------- : tons : Sweet cherries : California ......: - - 3,000 3,500 Idaho ...........: 300 100 - - Michigan ........: - 600 - 500 Montana .........: 650 105 205 70 New York ........: 10 180 - 20 Oregon ..........: 800 6,000 600 - Utah ............: 10 20 10 - Washington ......: - 22,000 - 3,000 : United States ...: 1,770 29,005 3,815 7,090 : : million pounds : Tart cherries : Michigan ........: - 0.4 - 3.1 New York ........: - - - - Pennsylvania ....: - - 0.1 - Utah ............: - 0.2 - 0.4 Washington ......: - - - - Wisconsin .......: - - - 0.2 : United States ...: - 0.6 0.1 3.7 ----------------------------------------------------------------- - Represents zero. Statistical Methodology Survey Procedures: Grower and processor surveys were conducted in the estimating States to collect acreage, yield, production, price, and value data. Estimating Procedures: Information obtained from the cherry grower and processor surveys were used to establish estimates of sweet and tart cherries. These estimates were reviewed for errors, reasonableness, and consistency with historical estimates and industry check data. Revision Policy: All sweet and tart cherry estimates are subject to revision the following year based on a thorough review of all available data. Reliability: Survey results are subject to non-sampling errors such as omission, duplication, imputation for missing data, and mistakes in reporting, recording, and processing the data. These errors cannot be measured directly, but are minimized through rigid quality controls in the data collection process and a careful review of all reported data for consistency and reasonableness. 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