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The U.S. Apple Association's recent report reveals a notable decrease in both fresh and processing apple inventories compared to the previous year and the five-year average for the period ending December 1. The total storage capacity stood at 134.2 million bushels, marking a 7.1% decrease from the previous year, with fresh apples making up 93.4 million bushels, a 6.8% drop, and processing apples at 40.8 million bushels, a 7.7% decrease.
Washington state experienced a significant reduction in apple storage, holding 101.9 million bushels compared to 114 million the previous year. In contrast, Michigan's apple holdings saw an increase, reaching 12.2 million pounds from 7.5 million the year before. Other states like New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia witnessed declines in storage, while Oregon and New Hampshire reported increases. California's storage capacities also decreased, falling short of the five-year average. The report, covering over 95% of the national storage capacity, highlights these changes in the apple industry as of mid-December.
Washington state experienced a significant reduction in apple storage, holding 101.9 million bushels compared to 114 million the previous year. In contrast, Michigan's apple holdings saw an increase, reaching 12.2 million pounds from 7.5 million the year before. Other states like New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia witnessed declines in storage, while Oregon and New Hampshire reported increases. California's storage capacities also decreased, falling short of the five-year average. The report, covering over 95% of the national storage capacity, highlights these changes in the apple industry as of mid-December.
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Fresh and processing apple inventories are reported lower this year from the previous December, according to a Dec. 1 report from the U.S. Apple Association. The total number of apples in storage on was 134.2 million bushels, 7.1% smaller than last December’s total of 144.4 million bushels and 11.5% less than the 5-year average for that date, according to the USApple report. Fresh apple holdings this December totaled 93.4 million bushels, 6.8% less than the inventories reported for December 2021 and 14.5% lower than the December five-year average. Processing holdings were 40.8 million bushels, 7.7% less than the previous year on Dec. 1 and 3.8% down from than the December five-year average. Most states decline Washington’s total storage declined from 114 million bushels in 2021 to 101.9 million bushels in 2022. This compares to the 121.6 million five-year average. For the second month of the seasonal report, Michigan gained in apple holdings. On Dec. 1, the state recorded 12.2 ...
Source: Fruitgrowersnews
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