Of million acres of land in the entire state, 38 million of these acres are used as range and pasture lands for cattle, with the Mediterranean grasslands of the North Coast providing forage for longer periods each year than the South Coast. Not falling far behind almonds, pistachios are one of the most prolific crops grown in California. Globally, more pistachios are produced in California than anywhere else. With their sweet, juicy taste, strawberries are a popular fruit that grow year-round in California in the mile area between San Diego and San Francisco.
The sixth of our 10 top crops in California, strawberries grow in California at a higher yield per acre than in any other state and are exported every year to Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Hong Kong. Introduced to the New World by Christopher Columbus, lettuce is now the second most common vegetable in the United States after onion and offers a heart-healthy way to round out your plate.
Unlike many other vegetables, lettuce is usually eaten raw. Pistachios are another type of nut that thrives in California's climate. It is projected that the state will produce 1.
Again, the primary reason has to do with the state's climate and the fact that strawberries are a crop that can be produced nearly year-round. Because California has an almost months growing season, the state also has a higher yield per acre than other states.
Lettuce is believed to be one of the first vegetables brought to the new world by Christopher Columbus and has been grown in the United States since colonial times. California's mild Mediterranean climate is also ideal for growing tomatoes. Cauliflower: Total production in totaled 8. Planted area was estimated at 43, acres, up 8 percent from the previous year. Area harvested, at 42, acres, was up 6 percent from Utilized production totaled 8. In California, the largest producing State, stormy weather and precipitation prevailed across the cauliflower producing areas early in the season causing supply shortages and quality issues.
Additional shortages were reported as the crop was transitioning between growing areas. Better growing conditions were reported later in the season improving both supplies and quality.
In Arizona, optimal growing conditions were reported at the beginning of the growing season then above average rainfall and temperatures caused some problems. Later in the season, above average temperatures led to dehydration and an earlier than normal end to the season.
Celery: Total production in totaled Planted area was estimated at 25, acres, down 16 percent from the previous year. Area harvested, at 25, acres, was down 16 percent from In California, growing conditions were mostly favorable across the major celery production areas with adequate moisture and above average temperatures.
However, major storms and precipitation occurred early in the year in which resulted in some supply and quality issues. Sweet Corn: Total production in totaled Planted area was estimated at , acres, down 2 percent from the previous year. Area harvested, at , acres, was down 2 percent from In Minnesota, the largest producing State, the season started off slow with very wet conditions and some fields being flooded. Later in the season, drier conditions returned allowing for a good harvest.
In Washington, the region was hot and dry for most of the growing season. Acreage with irrigation did well, while the acreage without irrigation showed signs of stress due to dry conditions. Cucumbers: Total production in totaled Planted area was estimated at , acres, up slightly from the previous year. Area harvested, at , acres, was up 3 percent from In Michigan, the largest producing State, seeding began the third week of May and was completed by the end of June.
Excessive rainfall in early July caused some damage and promoted Downey mildew development. Harvest began in late July and continued with subsequent plantings into September. In Florida, weather conditions were generally favorable.
Hurricane Irma hit before most of the fields were planted. North Carolina growers reported a warm growing season, while still receiving an average amount of rainfall. Three counties reported Downey mildew.
The cucumber crop in California benefitted from increased rainfall and warmer temperatures during the growing season. Garlic: Total production in totaled 5. Planted area was estimated at 33, acres, up 10 percent from the previous year. Area harvested, at 33, acres, was up 10 percent from Utilized production totaled 5.
Growers reported better weather in than in recent years. The harvest season ran from May through November. Some growers reported an increase in organic and heirloom garlic. Honeydew: Total production in totaled 3. Planted area was estimated at 11, acres, down 4 percent from the previous year.
Area harvested, at 11, acres, was down 4 percent from Utilized production totaled 3. In California, unusually high summer temperatures caused some sun scalding and softness in the crop. Growers reported abundant water supplies from early season rains which were beneficial to the overall quality of the crop. Head Lettuce: Total production in totaled Planted area was estimated at , acres, up 1 percent from the previous year.
Area harvested, at , acres, was up 1 percent from In California, the largest producing State, weather was warmer than normal during the winter growing season. Heavy rains delayed harvest. In Arizona, a fall hail storm and high temperatures led to quality issues. Some growers reported burns, growth cracks, and insect damage. Leaf Lettuce: Total production in totaled Planted area was estimated at 54, acres, down 8 percent from the previous year. Area harvested, at 54, acres, was down 9 percent from Dairy products are California's most valuable products followed by cattle and calves and chicken eggs.
California is the second ranked producer of livestock products behind Texas. Manufacturers add value to raw products by creating manufactured items. For example, cotton cloth becomes more valuable than a boll of cotton through manufacturing processes. California ranks first among the states in manufacturing.
Electrical equipment, components, and military communication equipment are California's leading manufactured products including electronic systems for aircraft and missiles. Other products are audiotape and videotape, lighting equipment, and telephone equipment. Manufacture of computer machinery ranks second in production, followed by food product processing of baked goods, beverages, canned fruits and vegetables.
California is also among the country's leading mining states with producing a greater variety of mined products than any other state. It's the leading producer of diatomite, sand and gravel, sodium compounds, and tungsten and among the top producers of gold, gypsum, magnesium compounds, molybdenum, perlite, potash, and pumice.
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