Los Angeles County 2006 Crop and Livestock Report Highlights

The total gross value of agricultural crops and commodities produced in Los Angeles County during 2006 was $270, 915, 000. This value reflects a slight decrease of 2.49% from last year’s total of $277, 844, 000.

Harvested acreage for vegetable crops dropped by 30% and overall yields were 36% lower than 2005 yields. Offsetting production losses in vegetable crops, field crops, dairy and livestock production were significant gains of 14.6% in fruit and nut crops and 6.4% in nursery production. These gains were driven by a combination of increases in value and yields and a growth in total harvested acreage.

Nursery products remain the number one crop produced in Los Angeles County. The industry remains strong and resilient despite the closure of the largest commercial nursery in Los Angeles County, escalating operational costs, and shipping restrictions due to quarantines addressing Sudden Oak Death, Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter, and Red Imported Fire Ant.

I wish to express my sincere appreciation to each of the producers and individuals who provided information for this report. My thanks are extended to the skilled and dedicated staff of this department who continue to do an excellent job in serving and protecting the agricultural community and in compiling these important statistics.

Respectfully submitted,
Kurt E. Floren
Agricultural Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures. http://acwm.co.la.ca.us/ http://acwm.co.la.ca.us/

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