Below are some statistice that refer to New York State tree fruit production.
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Tree Fruit Facts

The value of New York's 2010 tree fruit and grape production totaled $332 million, up 14 percent from the 2009 value, according to King Whetstone, Director of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, New York Field Office. The value of utilized production was above the previous year for apples, grapes, and peaches.

The 2010 apple crop in New York was down 5 percent to 1.30 billion pounds. This year's value of utilized apple production, based on packinghouse door equivalent returns, totaled $233 million, 11 percent above the 2009 crop value. New York ranks second in apple production behind Washington.

New York's tart cherry crop is estimated at 7.8 million pounds, down 30 percent from the 2009 crop of 11.2 million pounds. The value of utilized production is estimated at $1.36 million.

New York sweet cherry production, at 1,000 tons, is down 19 percent from the 1,240 tons produced in 2009. The 2010 crop is valued at $2.26 million compared to $2.30 million a year ago.

Peach production for the Empire State is placed at 5,900 tons, down 9 percent from the 2009 level. The value of the 2010 crop, at $7.02 million, is up 30 percent from 2009.

Production of pears in New York is estimated at 8,300 tons, down 26 percent from the 2009 output of 11,200 tons. The 2010 crop is valued at $4.25 million, down 12 percent from 2009. New York ranks fourth

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Apple Facts

What is New York's rank in apple production?
New York is the second largest apple producing state in the United States.

How many apples does New York State grow?
New York State averages 29.5 million bushels of production annually.

Where are the majority of apples grown?
Apples are grown on 51,097 bearing acres in six major production districts throughout the entire state:

• Champlain Valley
  
• Eastern Hudson Valley
  
• Western Hudson Valley
  
• Central
  
• Lake Country
  
• Niagara Frontier

Where are the other major apple producing counties?
Major apple producing counties are:  Wayne, Ulster, Orleans, Niagara, Clinton, Columbia, Monroe, Orange, Onondaga and Dutchess.

How many apple growers are there?
There are approximately 694 commercial apple growers in New York State.

What happens to all those apples?
On average, 13,250,000 million bushels (53%) are utilized as fresh fruit:

• 662,500 bushels (5%) are marketed directly by growers and “roadside markets”.
  
• 1,325,000 bushels (10%) are exported to other countries.
  
• 11,262,000 bushels (85%) are marketed domestically through independent and chain supermarkets, food service and military outlets.
  On average, 11,750,00 bushels (47%) are utilized for processing:
  
• 4,465,000 bushels (38%) are processed into juice and cider.
  
• 5,522,500 bushels (47%) are processed into canned products, including sauce, slices and pie filling.
  
• 1,175,000 bushels (10%) are processed into frozen slices .
  
• 587,500 bushels (5%) are processed into vinegar, jelly, apple butter, mincemeat, and dried products.

What are the top 10 varieties grown in New York State?
The top 10 varieties in descending order of production volume are:
McIntosh, Empire, Red Delicious, Cortland, Golden Delicious, Rome, Idared, Crispin, Paula Red, and in 10th position Gala, Jonagold and Jonamac.

How are apples promoted in New York State?
New York State grown and packed apples are promoted by the New York Apple Association under the Apple Country® brand and logo.

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