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pdf2020 California Table Olive
Probability Survey Report
California Department of Food and Agriculture
Cooperating with the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Pacific Regional Office
Pacific Regional Office · P.O. Box 1258 · Sacramento, CA 95812 · (916) 738-6600 (855) 270-2722 Fax · www.nass.usda.gov/ca
Released: August 12, 2020
CALIFORNIA TABLE OLIVE FORECAST FOR 2020
The 2020 California table olive forecast is 30,000
tons, down considerably from last year’s crop of
89,400 tons, according to a survey conducted by the
USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service,
Pacific Regional Office.
Bearing acreage is
estimated at 15,500, which results in a yield of 1.94
tons per acre.
The Manzanillo production forecast is 25,500 tons,
Sevillano production forecast is 4,000 tons, and
other varieties are expected to total 500 tons.
remains an issue for California olives growers, with
many uncertain how much of their crop will be
economical to harvest.
SURVEY SAMPLE
There were 317 growers sampled for the survey.
Reports from 165 were used to establish this
forecast. The sample is designed to provide a State
estimate of all varieties; estimates by variety are less
precise.
High heat and winds during bloom caused a poor set
for California table olives. Labor costs and marketing
California Table Olive Production
Forecast vs. Final Production
2011-2020
120
Thousand Tons
100
80
60
40
20
0
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Final Olive Receipts
Final olive receipts are published in the Weekly Olive Receipts Report.
2017
2018
Forecast
2019
2020
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