US: Jersey corn and tomatoes make an early début
New Jersey ranked eighth in the nation last year in tomato production, with 63.8 million pounds produced on 2,900 acres, with a value of $33.9 million. That’s up from 62.4 million pounds and a value of $26.6 million in 2008.
New Jersey also ranks nationally in sweet corn production. It was 10th in the nation last year, with 78.1 million pounds produced on 7,100 acres, with a value of $22.8 million. In 2008, New Jersey farmers produced 53.3 million pounds, valued at $15.5 million.
Source: shorenewstoday.com
