According to the USDA's Vegetables 2025 Summary, the 2025 season was characterized by expanding acreage and production across several vegetable categories, but farm-level value did not consistently follow. Carrots emerged as a standout performer in both output and revenue growth. In contrast, broccoli, cauliflower, snap beans, and bell peppers experienced value contractions despite stable or increasing supply.
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Broccoli
Broccoli output declined 18% year on year to approximately 555,000 tons, even as planted and harvested acreage each expanded by 3%. Crop value dropped 29% to $769 million. Fresh channels dominated utilization at about 540,000 tons, with 13,217 tons processed.
Carrots
Carrot production increased 5% year on year to approximately 1.34 million tons, despite reductions in planted (down 3%) and harvested area (down 2%). Stronger market returns lifted total crop value 11% to $2.02 billion. Of the total utilized production, about 1.07 million tons were sold fresh, while 271,422 tons entered processing.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower production fell 7% year on year to approximately 377,000 tons, even as acreage edged higher, with planted area up 3% and harvested area up 2%. Crop value declined 13% to $487 million. Fresh market sales accounted for roughly 347,000 tons, with 30,780 tons allocated for processing.
Sweet corn
Sweet corn production climbed 9% year on year to approximately 2.91 million tons, supported by a 10% increase in planted area and a 9% rise in harvested acreage. Total crop value rose 3% to $748 million. Of the approximately 2.89 million tons utilized, about 755,000 tons went to the fresh market, while 2.13 million tons were processed.
Green peas
Green pea production increased 6% year on year to approximately 235,000 tons, with planted and harvested acreage up 9% and 8%, respectively. Crop value rose less than 1% to $73.4 million. Processing remained the dominant channel, accounting for 233,153 tons, while about 355 tons were sold fresh.
Bell peppers
Bell pepper production expanded 11% year on year to approximately 530,000 tons, driven by a 7% increase in acreage. Despite higher output, crop value declined 24% to $481 million. Fresh market utilization totaled roughly 411,000 tons, with 115,315 tons directed to processing.
Source: Mintec/Expana
