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Based on the most recent numbers from the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, published December 1, 2021, the Washington apple crop is down 3.9% from the August estimate. The 2021 U.S. apple harvest overall is down 5.7%, and it is off 9.4% from the five-year average. The largest impact to the Washington processor crop is […]

Due to recent wildfires in CA, OR, and WA, the original US Apple Association forecast was skewed. With harvest well underway in Washington state, new numbers estimate the crop being downgraded 10% to 15% putting the Western US crop (Washington state) at 168.9 million bushels at -10%. CA and OR numbers were unchanged due to unconfirmed […]

The U.S. Apple Association is forecasting the 2020 apple crop at 253.3 million bushels.  A 3% decrease from 2019 and 2% less than the 5-year average. U.S. Apple Association estimates the following production changes to the 2020 crop compared to 2019: An 8% decrease in production in the Eastern U.S. estimated at 44.3 The Midwest […]

U.S. Apple Association is forecasting the 2019 apple crop at 10.4 billion pounds. Measured in 42-pound bushels, the crop is forecasted to be 247.8 million bushels. The five-year average is 250.4 million bushels for U.S. apple production. The U.S. Apple Association is estimating the following production changes to the 2019/20 crop compared to 2018: 4% decrease in […]