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	NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE	FRUIT INQUIRY AUGUST 2006		Form Approved O.M.B. Number 0535-0039 Approval Expires 11/30/07 Project Code 134 QID 200008
USDA, NASS, Utah Field Office P.O. Box 25007 Salt Lake City, UT 84125-0007 800-747-8522 Fax: 801-524-3090 E-mail: [email protected]			Dear Fruit Grower: Fruit crop prospects become more definite as the season advances and further information is needed to make reliable monthly forecasts. Reports from all fruit areas are needed to insure the accuracy of these reports. Please help by mailing your report by July 28, in the enclosed postage paid envelope. Response to this survey is voluntary and not required by law. Individual reports will be kept confidential. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely,
			Richard A. Kestle Director
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REPORT FOR YOUR ORCHARD(S)

1. What was the quantity of fruit harvested last year, 2005, and the expected quantity to be harvested this year, 2006?	2005 TONS	AND	2006 TONS
a. APPLES?
b. PEARS?

Please report the expected production of fruit crops now, as compared with prospects for a full crop. Let 100 percent represent the full crop you would expect if there was no damage from unfavorable weather, insects, disease, etc.

2. What is the present expected production of--	PERCENT
a. APPLES as a percent of a full crop?
b. PEARS as a percent of a full crop?

3. If you would like to receive a copy of the results of this survey in the mail, please make a check () in the box. (Results will also be available on the Internet at http://www.usda.gov/nass/)

4. COMMENTS about the fruit crop in your locality:

Reported by: ________________________ Telephone: __________________ Date: ____________

Name of Orchard: ____________________ County: ____________________________

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