USDA: California Raisin Varieties Up 25.5%

According to the Raisin Grape Objective Measurement (O.M.) Survey conducted in July by the USDA, the California raisin-type variety grape forecast is 2.40 million tons, up 25.5% from the 2012 final production.

The measurment survey indicated that a record 47.7 bunches per vine are forecasted, an increase from 29.1 bunches per vine in 2012 in California. Bearing age raisin grapes comprise 200,000 acres.

For more on the survey, click here.