The all orange forecast was released yesterday by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is has increased to 131.0 million boxes, an increase of 2.0 million boxes. Freeze damage assessment and monthly surveys were conducted to determine the extent of damage to the Florida citrus crop.
Non-Valencia Oranges Increased to 68.0 Million Boxes The forecast of non-Valencia oranges is raised by 2.0 million boxes due to increased utilization. The Navel portion of the crop remains at 2.3 million boxes. Growers began harvesting their crops much faster due to the freeze in January. The route survey (Row Count) conducted March 1-2, showed nearly 99 percent of the rows harvested.
Valencia Oranges Unchanged at 63.0 Million Boxes Harvesting of Valencia oranges began in late January with an average weekly harvest rate of nearly 200,000 boxes throughout February. Fruit size has increased slightly but remains just below average. Droppage also remains average.
The projection for frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) is decreased to 1.53 gallons per box of 42° Brix concentrate for all oranges, down from 1.56 gallons per box in February. The early-midseason projection is increased to 1.51 gallons per box, up from 1.50 gallons per box, and the late (Valencia) projection is 1.58 gallons per box, down from 1.65 gallons per box. Last season the Florida Department of Citrus reported final FCOJ yield for all oranges at 1.664451 gallons per box. Orange Production by Type and State — United States: 2006-
Grapefruit remained unchanged at 18.8 million boxes as did all tangerines at 4.0 million boxes, tangelos were also unchanged at 900,000 boxes.
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