All oranges 17.8 million boxes
The 2023-2024 Florida all orange forecast released today by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is lowered 1 million boxes to 17.8 million boxes. If realized, this will be 13 percent more than last season's final production. The forecast consists of 6.80 million boxes of non-Valencia oranges (early, mid-season, and Navel varieties) and 11.0 million boxes of Valencia oranges.
Non-Valencia oranges 6.80 million boxes
The forecast of non-Valencia orange production remains at 6.80 million boxes. The Navel forecast, included in the non-Valencia portion of the forecast at 180,000 boxes, is 3 percent of the non-Valencia total.
Valencia oranges 11.0 million boxes
The forecast of Valencia orange production is lowered one million boxes to 11.0 million boxes. The Row Count survey conducted April 29-30, 2024, indicated 97 percent of the Valencia rows are harvested. Processors were surveyed regarding fruit processed through April 30th and the estimated quantity remaining to be processed to the end of the season. Analysis of the results of the processors' survey support decreasing the Valencia orange forecast.
All grapefruit 1.80 million boxes
The forecast of all grapefruit production is 1.80 million boxes. The white grapefruit forecast is 250,000 boxes. The red grapefruit forecast is 1.55 million boxes. The Row Count survey, conducted April 29-30, 2024, indicated harvest on grapefruit is relatively complete.
Tangerines and tangelos 500,000 boxes
The forecast for tangerines and tangelos is unchanged at 500,000 boxes. This forecast number includes all certified tangerine and tangelo varieties.
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Source: nass.usda.gov