USA 05/06/2015

Production forecasts down

 

 

Expected decline in the production of dried plums in California .

Harvests of plums, dried plum for processing are estimated at 100 000 tonnes this year. A decrease of 4 % compared to 104,000 tonnes last year , while the acreage are equivalent ( 48,000 acres).

These forecasts are based on the results of a survey of producers conducted from 8 to 27 May 2015. The early harvest is expected for the middle of August.

source : nass usda gov