This publication is part of the 2023 Georgia Ag Forecast series.
1. Although the total U.S. fresh vegetable and harvested area decreased by 7% in 2021 compared to 2020, the harvested area is expected to improve in 2023—but not enough to offset 2021. 2. Total vegetables and pulses imports were $18.6 billion in 2021, an increase of 10.2% compared to 2020. This import trend is expected in 2023 despite the supply chain disruption. 3. Production input prices will continue to fluctuate depending on the situation in the Ukraine and Russia war. It’s likely that prices will continue to escalate if the U.S. government does not come up with a contingency plan.
Status and Revision History
Published on Aug 28, 2023
Faculty
Esendugue Greg Fonsah
Professor and REI Coordinator,
Agricultural & Applied Economics
Amanda R Smith
Senior Public Service Associate,
Agricultural & Applied Economics