QID 200585 November Fruit Survey

SECTION 4. PEAR PRODUCTION AND DISPOSITION

REPORT FOR THE ORCHARD(S) YOU OPERATE OR MANAGE

1. Were any pear trees grown on this operation in 2009?
Yes [Enter Code 1 and Continue with Question 2.] No [Enter Code 3 and Skip to Section 5 below.]	CODE	004
2. What is the total number of bearing acres of pears?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACRES		455 .____

	BUSHELS	AVERAGE PRICE RECEIVED PER BUSHEL SOLD (DOLLARS)
3. Quantity of pears harvested for all purposes during 2009, including those harvested but not used.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . =	615
4. Of the total quantity reported in item 3, how many were:
a. Sold for fresh market as --
(1) F.O.B. sales of packed fruit? (Include fruit packed by you and sales through co-ops) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +	611	641 . __ __
(2) bulk sales to packers or truckers? (Include orchard run) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +	612	642 . __ __
(3) local sales at roadside stands, pick your own, and other direct sales to consumers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +	613	643 . __ __
b. Sold for commercial processing for -- Canning, freezing, wine, jam, jellies, etc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +	616	646 . __ __
c. Harvested but not sold or utilized (Include quantities not sold because of poor quality, economic reasons, cullage, etc.). . . . . . +	619
NOTE: Sum of items 4a through 4c should equal item 3.
5. Unharvested production (Include all pears left in the orchard regardless of whether on the tree or the ground.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	621

6. What is the average net weight per bushel for quantities reported in the previous questions?	Pounds	639

7. Production of pears as a percent of full crop.1/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Percent

680

1/	Please report total production of fruit as a percent of full crop. Let 100 percent represent the full crop you would expect if there were no damage from unfavorable weather, insects, disease, etc.
8. COMMENTS concerning the condition or quality of the 2009 pear crop in your area will be appreciated.

SECTION 5. CONCLUSION
1. Would you like to receive a copy of the results of this survey in the mail? (The survey results will also be available on the Internet at http://www.nass.usda.gov.)			Code
Yes [Enter code 1.] No [Enter code 3.]			099

Respondent Name: _______________________________

Phone:_____________________________

9910 MM DD YY Date: __ __ __ __ 0 9

Project 134 QID 200585			OMB No. 0535-0039 Approval Expires 1/31/2010
	NOVEMBER FRUIT SURVEY 2009						NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE
						New York Field Office 10B Airline Drive Albany, NY 12235-1004 Phone: 518-457-5570 Fax: 1-800-591-3834 Email: [email protected]
				Your report is important in estimating 2009 fruit production. Response to this survey is voluntary and not required by law. However, cooperation is very important to the accuracy of New York estimates. Individual reports are held in strict confidence. Results of this survey will be mailed in January. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.
Please make corrections to name, address and Zip Code, if necessary.

A SURVEY OF GRAPE, APPLE, PEACH, & PEAR GROWERS.

SECTION 1. GRAPE PRODUCTION AND DISPOSITION

REPORT FOR THE VINEYARD(S) YOU OPERATE OR MANAGE

1. Were any grape vines grown on this operation in 2009?
Yes [Enter Code 1 and Continue with Question 2.] No [Enter Code 3 and Skip to Page 2, Section 2.]	CODE	001
2. What is the total number of bearing acres of grapes?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACRES		440 .____

3. Quantity of grapes harvested for all purposes during 2009, including those harvested but not used.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	= Tons	815
4. Of the total quantity harvested, how many were:
a. Sold or utilized for fresh market? (Include all bulk and/or packed sales, wholesale, and retail plus the quantity used on your farm or given away.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	+ Tons	811
b. Sold for commercial processing? (Wine, juice, jellies, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	+ Tons	816
c. Harvested production not sold or utilized? (Include quantities not sold because of poor quality, economic reasons, etc.). . . . . . . . . . .	+ Tons	819
5. Quantity of mature grapes not harvested because of weather conditions, insect or disease damage, labor shortages, low prices, or other economic reasons.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Tons	821

6. Price received for grapes sold for fresh market during 2009.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cents per pound

841 . ___ ___

7. Production of grapes as a percent of full crop.1/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Percent

850

1/	Please report total production of fruit as a percent of full crop. Let 100 percent represent the full crop you would expect if there were no damage from unfavorable weather, insects, disease, etc.
8. COMMENTS concerning the condition or quality of the 2009 grape crop in your area will be appreciated.

SECTION 2. APPLE PRODUCTION BY VARIETY

REPORT FOR ORCHARD(S) YOU OPERATE or MANAGE

1. Were any apple trees grown on this operation in 2009?

Yes [Enter Code 1 and Continue with Question 2.] No [Enter Code 3 and Skip to Page 3, Section 3.]

CODE

002

2. Total number of bearing acres of apple trees.

(Please report to the nearest whole acre). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACRES

420

.____

Production as a Percent of Full Crop 1/

Apples Harvested and to be Harvested

(Include culls and drops picked up.)

Estimated Quantity Not to be Harvested

(Because of disease, weather damage, scarcity of labor, low prices, etc.)

PERCENT

BUSHELS

BUSHELS

3. TOTAL of All Varieties. . . . . . . .

994

993

997

4. Apple production by variety--

Cortland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

114

113

117

Crispin (Mutsu). . . . . . . . . .

224

223

227

Red Delicious. . . . . . . . . . .

124

123

127

Golden Delicious. . . . . . . . .

134

133

137

Empire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

234

233

237

Honeycrisp . . . . . . . . . . . . .

314

313

317

Idared. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

144

143

147

McIntosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

154

153

157

Rome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

194

193

197

All Other Varieties. . . . . . . .

214

213

217

1/ Please report the production as a percent of full crop for each variety you grow and for all varieties.

Let 100 percent represent a full crop you would expect if there were no damage from unfavorable weather, insects, diseases, etc.

APPLE SALES - 2008 CROP
5. FRESH MARKET apples sold to date for:	Number of Bushels Sold to Date BUSHELS	Average Price Received DOLLARS PER BUSHEL
1. F.O.B. sales packed by or for grower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	104	101 . __ __
2. Bulk sales to packers or truckers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	103	106 . __ __
3. Local sales at roadside stands or other direct sales to consumers. . . . . .	102	112 . __ __
6. PROCESSING apples sold to date for:
1. Canning, freezing or baby food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	105	115 . __ __
2. Cider, juice and vinegar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	110	120 . __ __

7. COMMENTS concerning the condition or quality of the 2009 apple crop in your area will be appreciated.

SECTION 3. PEACH PRODUCTION AND DISPOSITION

REPORT FOR THE ORCHARD(S) YOU OPERATE OR MANAGE

1. Were any peach trees grown on this operation in 2009?
Yes [Enter Code 1 and Continue with Question 2.] No [Enter Code 3 and Skip to Page 4, Section 4.]	CODE	003
2. What is the total number of bearing acres of peaches? (Please report to the nearest whole acre). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACRES		450 .____

	BUSHELS	AVERAGE PRICE RECEIVED PER BUSHEL SOLD (DOLLARS)
3. Quantity of peaches harvested for all purposes during 2009, including those harvested but not used.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . =	515
4. Of the total quantity reported in item 3, how many were:
a. Sold for fresh market as --
(1) F.O.B. sales of packed fruit? (Include fruit packed by you and sales through co-ops) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +	511	541 . __ __
(2) bulk sales to packers or truckers? (Include orchard run) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +	512	542 . __ __
(3) local sales at roadside stands, pick your own, and other direct sales to consumers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +	513	543 . __ __
b. Sold for commercial processing for -- Canning, freezing, wine, jam, jellies, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +	516	544 . __ __
c. Harvested but not sold or utilized (Include quantities not sold because of poor quality, economic reasons, cullage, etc.). . . . . . +	519
NOTE: Sum of items 4a through 4c should equal item 3.
5. Unharvested production (Include all peaches left in the orchard regardless of whether on the tree or the ground.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	521

6. What is the average net weight per bushel for quantities reported in the previous questions?	Pounds	539

7. Production of peaches as a percent of full crop.1/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Percent

580

1/	Please report total production of fruit as a percent of full crop. Let 100 percent represent the full crop you would expect if there were no damage from unfavorable weather, insects, disease, etc.
8. COMMENTS concerning the condition or quality of the 2009 peach crop in your area will be appreciated.

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	Response		Respondent		Mode			Enum.	Eval.
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