USDA SPRING POTATO ESTIMATES
The U.S. Agriculture Department
estimated 1987 spring potato production, based on April 1
conditions, at 19,267,000 cwts (100 lbs), vs 19,822,000 cwts
indicated last year.
    The department estimated spring potato area for harvest at
79,100 acres, vs 76,700 acres estimated last month and 75,900
acres harvested last year.
    Spring potato yield per harvested acre is forecast at 244
cwt per acre, vs 261 cwt per acre a year ago, USDA said.
 Reuter
