Pears

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Introduction 

Commercial pear production is concentrated in the Northwest United States. Total U.S. production in was 698,060 tons which was up 7 percent from . The production was valued at $373 million which was up 12 percent from the previous year (NASS, ). 

There are two types of pears: The European or French pears (Pyrus communis) including varieties such as, Bartlett, Bosc and D&#;Anjou, and Asian pears (Pyrus pyrifolia) with varieties such as, Hosui and Nijisseiki. Asian pears are also known as &#;apple-pears&#; because of their apple-like texture (Pennsylvania State University - Extension, ). 

U.S. per capita consumption of fresh pears was 562,470 tons in . Per capita consumption of processed pears was 135,590 pounds in (NASS, ). 

Marketing Channels 

The marketing season for pears differs among the states they&#;re produced in and their varieties. For California, Oregon and Washington, the marketing season for Bartlett pears is from July to December. For other pears it is from July to June. In all other states the marketing season is from August to November (NASS, ).  

Pear has a very sweet flavor, but is not overbearing, making it a great fruit to incorporate into processed foods such as, canned pears, baby food, glazes, vinaigrettes, and fruit bars. A way to add value to fresh pears could be starting a U-pick operation. Many consumers are concerned about where their produce comes from; therefore U-pick operations have the ability to make consumers feel more secure and connected to their food. Some very important factors to consider regarding U-pick operations are making sure the site is convenient and appealing to customers. Often U-pick operations will supply a farm stand with already picked product for people who do not have the time, ability or want to pick their own product (University of Tennessee &#; Extension, ). 

Tapping into niche markets is another way value can be added to a product. In recent years apple ciders and alcoholic pear beverages (known as perry), have become more popular (Michigan State University - Extension, ). 

Production 

There are six main states in the U.S. that produce pears: California, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Washington. Of these states, California, Oregon and Washington make up the majority of production.  

In , Washington led the United States in pear production with 295,090 tons valued at $535 per ton. Oregon produced 258,230 tons valued at $518 per ton, and California produced 144,740 pounds valued at $565 per ton. (NASS, ). 

Exports/Imports 

During the /  market year, the United States exported 244.3 million pounds of fresh pears valued at $148 million, and exported 6.2 million pounds of prepared/preserved pears valued at $3.9 million. The top two countries for fresh and prepared/preserved exported pears are Mexico and Canada (ERS, ). 

The United States imported 156.1 million pounds of fresh pears in the / market year, valued at $108.6 million. The top three countries for fresh imported pears are Argentina, Chile, and China (ERS, ). 

Management 

Pear trees are highly susceptible to a bacterial disease called Fire blight, caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora. There are some slightly tolerant varieties available. Fire blight is most likely to occur when temperatures of 75° to 85°F are followed by sporadic rain, however, proper management can lessen the disease from occurring. The tissue of fast growing trees is very sensitive, and thus activities such as heavy fertilization and excessive pruning should be avoided due to it promoting quicker growth. Irrigation during flower bloom should also be avoided, and monitoring and removal of fire blight infected areas should be done with diligence (UC IPM, ). 

Sources

A Farmers Guide to a Pick Your Own Operation, University of Tennessee &#; Extension, .

Fire Blight, University of California &#; Integrated Pest Management (UC-IPM), .

Fruit and Tree Nut Data &#; Exports/Imports, Economic Research Service (ERS), USDA, .

Hard cider and perry industry growing across the United States, Michigan State University &#; Extension,

Noncitrus Fruits & Nuts,  National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), USDA, .

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Additional Links

Marketing and Production

• European and Asian Pears, University of California-Davis - This site links to other pear sites.

Businesses/Case Studies

• Kiyokawa Family Orchards, Parkdale, Oregon - A family-owned and operated farm that has been growing produce since . Currently the farm grows mainly apples and pears with over 80 different varieties. They have a U-pick orchard with an online ripeness calendar so you know exactly when to arrive for your favorite fruit.
• Stemilt Growers, LLC, Wenatchee, Washington - The Mathison family owns and operates Stemilt Growers and has been farming fruit since the early s. They grow, pack, ship, and market fresh apples, pears, cherries, peaches, nectarines and apricots to stores worldwide.

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"Su pear is a Chinese pear variety known by its yellow and clean surface, thin peel, sweetness, and crispy and juicy pulp. This variety does not only have good quality and appearance, but also have abundant and stable production volume and has stable market presence, " says <="" span="">Wang Zeng from Wang Zeng International.

"Compared to other varieties of the same pear family, the main advantage of the Su pear is that it not only has a unique taste, but that, because of its robust quality, it has a longer marketing season. When the weather is normal, production starts as early as September and the pear can be sold until the August next year."l.

Mr.Wang at the Su pear orchard

Qi County's Su pears 

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"Among them, Shanxi's Qi County has more than 40 years of history of producing Su Pear. The main cultivation area in is located on a plateau in the mountain areas with an altitude of 800- meters. This special geographical location makes the environment ideal for high-quality Su pear production: deep soil layers, fertile soil, moderate rainfall and large differences in temperature between day and night. Now, Qi County has 150 thousands mu of cultivation area of Suli Pear."

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