Cr Pr 2-2 (8-09) Crop Production National Agricultural Statistics Service USDA Washington, D.C. Released August 12, 2009, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture. For information on "Crop Production" call (202) 720-2127, office hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. Corn Production Up 5 Percent from 2008 Soybean Production Up 8 Percent from Last Year Cotton Production Up 3 Percent from 2008 All Wheat Production Up 3 Percent from July Forecast Corn production is forecast at 12.8 billion bushels, up 5 percent from last year but 2 percent lower than 2007. Based on conditions as of August 1, yields are expected to average 159.5 bushels per acre, up 5.6 bushels from last year. If realized, this will be the second highest yield on record, behind 2004, and production will be the second largest, behind 2007. Forecasted yields are higher than last year across the central Great Plains and western Corn Belt where mild temperatures and adequate soil moisture supplies provided favorable growing conditions. Expected yields were also higher across much of the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys and Atlantic Coast where beneficial moisture this year contrasted with exceptionally dry conditions last year. Yield prospects are lower in the central Corn Belt where excessive spring moisture delayed planting and below normal temperatures slowed corn emergence and development. Growers expect to harvest 80.0 million acres for grain, down 100,000 acres from June but up 2 percent from last year. Soybean production is forecast at a record high 3.20 billion bushels, up 8 percent from last year. Based on August 1 conditions, yields are expected to average 41.7 bushels per acre, up 2.1 bushels from 2008. If realized, this will tie for the fourth highest yield on record. With the exception of Illinois, yields are forecast higher or unchanged from last year across the Corn Belt and Great Plains. The largest increase in yield is expected in Ohio, up 11 bushels from 2008. In contrast, yield prospects are forecast lower than last year in Alabama, New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Area for harvest in the U.S. is forecast at 76.8 million acres, up slightly from June and up 3 percent from 2008. All Cotton production is forecast at 13.2 million 480-pound bales, up 3 percent from last year=s 12.8 million bales. Yield is expected to average 816 pounds per harvested acre, up 3 pounds from last year. Upland cotton production is forecast at 12.8 million 480-pound bales, 4 percent above 2008. Producers in Texas are expecting increased yields from last year. American- Pima production is forecast at 367,000 bales, down 15 percent from last year. Producers expect to harvest 7.77 million acres of all cotton and 7.62 million acres of upland cotton, both up 3 percent from last year. American-Pima harvested area is expected to total 146,200 acres, down 13 percent from 2008. All wheat production, at 2.18 billion bushels, is up 3 percent from the July forecast but down 13 percent from 2008. Based on August 1 conditions, the U.S. yield is forecast at 43.3 bushels per acre, up 1.4 bushels from last month but 1.6 bushels below last year. Winter wheat production is forecast at 1.54 billion bushels, up 1 percent from last month but down 18 percent from 2008. The U.S. yield is forecast at 44.2 bushels per acre, up 0.4 bushel from last month but down 3.0 bushels from last year. The area expected to be harvested for grain totals 34.8 million acres, unchanged from last month but down 12 percent from last year. Hard Red Winter, at 915 million bushels, is up 1 percent from a month ago. Soft Red Winter, at 412 million bushels, is down slightly from the last forecast. White Winter is up 1 percent from last month and now totals 211 million bushels. Of this total, 23.1 million bushels are Hard White and 188 million bushels are Soft White. Durum wheat production is forecast at 98.0 million bushels, up 21 percent from July and up 15 percent from 2008. The U.S. yield is forecast at 39.9 bushels per acre, up 6.8 bushels from last month and 7.1 bushels above last year. If realized, this will be a record yield, 0.2 bushel higher than the previous record set in 1992. Expected area to be harvested for grain totals 2.45 million acres, unchanged from the last month but down 5 percent from last year. Other Spring wheat production is forecast at 548 million bushels, up 8 percent from last month and up slightly from 2008. The expected area to be harvested for grain totals 13.2 million acres, unchanged from last month but down 2 percent from last year. The U.S. yield is forecast at 41.5 bushels per acre, 3.2 bushels above last month and 1.0 bushel above 2008. If realized, this will be the third highest yield on record, trailing only 2004 and 1992. Of the total production, 511 million bushels are Hard Red Spring wheat, up 9 percent from last month. This report was approved on August 12, 2009. Acting Secretary of Agriculture Rajiv Shah Agricultural Statistics Board Chairperson Carol C. House Contents Page Selected Crops: Area Planted Updates........................................................4 Grains & Hay Barley...............................................................................7 Corn for Grain.......................................................................5 Hay, Alfalfa........................................................................12 Hay, Other..........................................................................13 Oats.................................................................................7 Rice................................................................................11 Rice, by Class...................................................................11 Sorghum for Grain....................................................................6 Wheat, by Class......................................................................9 Wheat, Durum.........................................................................9 Wheat, Other Spring..................................................................9 Wheat, Winter........................................................................8 Head Population..................................................................10 Oilseeds Peanuts.............................................................................15 Soybeans............................................................................14 Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops Cotton..............................................................................16 Cottonseed..........................................................................17 Sugarbeets..........................................................................20 Sugarcane for Sugar and Seed........................................................20 Tobacco.............................................................................21 Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils Dry Edible Beans....................................................................17 Noncitrus Fruits & Tree Nuts Apples..............................................................................24 Grapes..............................................................................26 Olives..............................................................................26 Papayas.............................................................................25 Peaches.............................................................................23 Pears...............................................................................25 Prunes and Plums....................................................................24 Potatoes & Miscellaneous Crops Coffee..............................................................................25 Hops................................................................................26 Crop Comments...............................................................................37 Crop Summary................................................................................27 Information Contacts........................................................................48 Reliability of Production Data in this Report...............................................46 Weather Maps................................................................................33 Weather Summary.............................................................................35 Selected Crops: Area Planted by State and United States, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : : : : State : All : Pima :Dry Edible : Sorghum :Soybeans :Sugarbeets : Cotton : Cotton : Beans : : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : AL : 250.0 450 AZ : *141.3 *1.3 11.0 50 AR : 520.0 55 3,400 CA : 195.0 130.0 *69.0 25.0 CO : 57.0 210 *35.1 CT : DE : 190 FL : 65.0 30 GA : 980.0 55 500 ID : *100.0 164.0 IL : 60 9,100 IN : 5,500 IA : 9,800 KS : 35.0 6.5 2,900 3,600 KY : 1,450 LA : 240.0 100 1,050 ME : MD : 490 MA : MI : 195.0 2,000 138.0 MN : 135.0 7,200 *460.0 MS : 270.0 20 2,200 MO : 305.0 *60 5,400 MT : *12.0 38.3 NE : 125.0 270 *4,700 53.0 NV : NH : NJ : 92 NM : 31.4 1.4 *12.0 100 NY : *17.0 255 NC : 380.0 1,800 ND : *600.0 4,050 230.0 OH : 4,600 OK : 180.0 300 *360 OR : *6.0 10.6 PA : 450 RI : SC : 140.0 610 SD : *10.5 160 4,350 TN : 340.0 1,600 TX : 4,917.0 17.0 *30.0 2,600 240 UT : VT : VA : 65.0 600 WA : 54.0 WV : 16 WI : *6.1 1,640 WY : *35.0 *31.0 : US :*9,054.7 *149.7 *1,481.1 *6,940 *77,723 *1,185.0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Updated from the June 2009 "Acreage" report. Corn for Grain: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres --- Bushels --- --------- 1,000 Bushels --------- : AL : 235 260 104.0 106.0 21,840 24,440 27,560 AR : 430 390 155.0 155.0 99,710 66,650 60,450 CA : 170 125 195.0 180.0 34,580 33,150 22,500 CO : 1,080 1,000 137.0 140.0 148,400 147,960 140,000 DE : 152 160 125.0 130.0 18,315 19,000 20,800 GA : 310 380 140.0 148.0 57,150 43,400 56,240 IL : 11,900 12,100 179.0 175.0 2,283,750 2,130,100 2,117,500 IN : 5,460 5,540 160.0 163.0 980,980 873,600 903,020 IA : 12,800 13,350 171.0 185.0 2,376,900 2,188,800 2,469,750 KS : 3,630 3,600 134.0 143.0 507,840 486,420 514,800 KY : 1,120 1,130 136.0 150.0 171,520 152,320 169,500 LA : 510 680 144.0 134.0 118,990 73,440 91,120 MD : 400 400 121.0 133.0 46,965 48,400 53,200 MI : 2,140 2,090 138.0 140.0 287,820 295,320 292,600 MN : 7,200 7,200 164.0 167.0 1,146,100 1,180,800 1,202,400 MS : 700 780 140.0 135.0 134,680 98,000 105,300 MO : 2,650 3,000 144.0 146.0 457,800 381,600 438,000 NE : 8,550 9,150 163.0 166.0 1,472,000 1,393,650 1,518,900 NJ : 74 69 116.0 129.0 10,168 8,584 8,901 NY : 640 630 144.0 131.0 70,400 92,160 82,530 NC : 830 800 78.0 105.0 101,000 64,740 84,000 ND : 2,300 1,700 124.0 118.0 272,600 285,200 200,600 OH : 3,120 3,170 135.0 165.0 541,500 421,200 523,050 OK : 320 310 115.0 110.0 39,150 36,800 34,100 PA : 880 880 133.0 137.0 121,520 117,040 120,560 SC : 315 320 65.0 98.0 35,890 20,475 31,360 SD : 4,400 4,600 133.0 141.0 542,080 585,200 648,600 TN : 630 590 118.0 135.0 83,740 74,340 79,650 TX : 2,030 1,950 125.0 125.0 291,560 253,750 243,750 VA : 340 355 108.0 120.0 34,830 36,720 42,600 WA : 90 90 205.0 200.0 24,150 18,450 18,000 WI : 2,880 2,850 137.0 135.0 442,800 394,560 384,750 : Oth : Sts 1/ : 354 358 155.3 153.3 61,147 54,969 54,895 : US : 78,640 80,007 153.9 159.5 13,037,875 12,101,238 12,760,986 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States include AZ, FL, ID, MT, NM, OR, UT, WV, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Crop Production 2009 Summary." Sorghum for Grain: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State :---------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres --- Bushels -- ------- 1,000 Bushels ------ : AR : 115 45 88.0 90.0 20,640 10,120 4,050 CO : 150 140 30.0 35.0 5,550 4,500 4,900 IL : 76 58 103.0 87.0 6,237 7,828 5,046 KS : 2,750 2,700 78.0 79.0 209,350 214,500 213,300 LA : 110 95 87.0 75.0 23,275 9,570 7,125 MS : 82 19 71.0 75.0 9,775 5,822 1,425 MO : 80 55 97.0 86.0 9,600 7,760 4,730 NE : 210 165 91.0 90.0 22,560 19,110 14,850 NM : 80 61 43.0 41.0 3,000 3,440 2,501 OK : 310 240 45.0 39.0 12,320 13,950 9,360 SD : 115 115 64.0 60.0 7,800 7,360 6,900 TX : 3,050 2,200 52.0 47.0 159,250 158,600 103,400 : Oth : Sts 1/ : 143 55 68.4 53.6 8,088 9,782 2,950 : US : 7,271 5,948 65.0 64.0 497,445 472,342 380,537 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ For 2007 and 2008, Other States include AL, AZ, CA, GA, KY, NC, PA, SC, and TN. For 2009, Other States include AZ and GA. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Crop Production 2009 Summary." Oats: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production :--------------------------------------------------------------------- State : : : : 2009 : : : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 :-------------------: 2008 : 2009 : : : : Jul 1 : Aug 1 : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres -------- Bushels -------- 1,000 Bushels : CA : 20 20 75.0 100.0 100.0 1,500 2,000 ID : 20 20 69.0 75.0 78.0 1,380 1,560 IL : 30 30 70.0 72.0 66.0 2,100 1,980 IA : 75 95 65.0 71.0 67.0 4,875 6,365 KS : 25 30 53.0 55.0 55.0 1,325 1,650 MI : 60 50 66.0 65.0 65.0 3,960 3,250 MN : 175 170 68.0 62.0 65.0 11,900 11,050 MT : 30 35 51.0 46.0 51.0 1,530 1,785 NE : 35 25 70.0 63.0 61.0 2,450 1,525 NY : 64 64 66.0 66.0 63.0 4,224 4,032 ND : 130 150 51.0 55.0 63.0 6,630 9,450 OH : 50 50 70.0 75.0 70.0 3,500 3,500 OR : 18 15 100.0 85.0 100.0 1,800 1,500 PA : 80 85 58.0 58.0 61.0 4,640 5,185 SD : 120 110 73.0 74.0 74.0 8,760 8,140 TX : 100 80 50.0 41.0 41.0 5,000 3,280 WI : 190 200 62.0 68.0 65.0 11,780 13,000 : Oth : Sts 1/ : 173 197 65.2 64.8 64.5 11,281 12,708 : US : 1,395 1,426 63.5 64.0 64.5 88,635 91,960 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ For 2008, Other States include AL, CO, GA, IN, ME, MO, NC, OK, SC, UT, VA, WA, and WY. For 2009, Other States include AL, AR, CO, GA, IN, ME, MO, NC, OK, SC, UT, VA, WA, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2009 Summary." Barley: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production :--------------------------------------------------------------------- State : : : : 2009 : : : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 :-------------------: 2008 : 2009 : : : : Jul 1 : Aug 1 : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres -------- Bushels -------- 1,000 Bushels : AZ : 40 45 120.0 125.0 125.0 4,800 5,625 CA : 55 40 55.0 61.0 59.0 3,025 2,360 CO : 72 78 120.0 120.0 120.0 8,640 9,360 ID : 580 570 86.0 92.0 92.0 49,880 52,440 MD : 35 45 90.0 73.0 70.0 3,150 3,150 MN : 110 65 65.0 65.0 57.0 7,150 3,705 MT : 740 700 51.0 47.0 50.0 37,740 35,000 ND : 1,540 1,130 56.0 55.0 57.0 86,240 64,410 OR : 45 35 50.0 55.0 50.0 2,250 1,750 PA : 55 50 75.0 77.0 77.0 4,125 3,850 UT : 27 30 85.0 90.0 83.0 2,295 2,490 VA : 36 42 85.0 64.0 67.0 3,060 2,814 WA : 185 110 57.0 60.0 60.0 10,545 6,600 WY : 75 55 92.0 95.0 95.0 6,900 5,225 : Oth : Sts 1/ : 172 147 56.4 53.9 54.1 9,698 7,949 : US : 3,767 3,142 63.6 64.7 65.8 239,498 206,728 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ For 2008, Other States include DE, KS, KY, ME, MI, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, SD, and WI. For 2009, Other States include DE, KS, ME, MI, NY, NC, SD, and WI. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2009 Summary." Winter Wheat: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production :------------------------------------------------------------------------ State : : : : 2009 : : : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 :-------------------: 2008 : 2009 : : : : Jul 1 : Aug 1 : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres ------- Bushels ------- --- 1,000 Bushels --- : AR : 980 420 57.0 47.0 47.0 55,860 19,740 CA : 400 280 85.0 80.0 80.0 34,000 22,400 CO : 1,900 2,400 30.0 37.0 39.0 57,000 93,600 GA : 400 270 56.0 43.0 43.0 22,400 11,610 ID : 800 700 75.0 83.0 83.0 60,000 58,100 IL : 1,150 820 64.0 59.0 59.0 73,600 48,380 IN : 560 450 69.0 68.0 68.0 38,640 30,600 KS : 8,900 8,800 40.0 41.0 42.0 356,000 369,600 KY : 460 400 71.0 60.0 57.0 32,660 22,800 MD : 180 195 73.0 65.0 60.0 13,140 11,700 MI : 710 600 69.0 68.0 67.0 48,990 40,200 MS : 485 210 62.0 50.0 50.0 30,070 10,500 MO : 1,160 720 48.0 51.0 49.0 55,680 35,280 MT : 2,420 2,350 39.0 37.0 37.0 94,380 86,950 NE : 1,670 1,630 44.0 48.0 48.0 73,480 78,240 NY : 122 110 63.0 60.0 62.0 7,686 6,820 NC : 720 590 60.0 49.0 49.0 43,200 28,910 ND : 550 500 41.0 46.0 46.0 22,550 23,000 OH : 1,090 1,000 68.0 68.0 71.0 74,120 71,000 OK : 4,500 3,600 37.0 21.0 22.0 166,500 79,200 OR : 775 740 58.0 53.0 54.0 44,950 39,960 PA : 185 190 64.0 59.0 58.0 11,840 11,020 SC : 205 165 54.0 51.0 51.0 11,070 8,415 SD : 1,890 1,600 55.0 45.0 42.0 103,950 67,200 TN : 520 340 63.0 54.0 54.0 32,760 18,360 TX : 3,300 2,450 30.0 27.0 27.0 99,000 66,150 VA : 280 240 71.0 58.0 55.0 19,880 13,200 WA : 1,720 1,620 56.0 60.0 61.0 96,320 98,820 WI : 335 300 66.0 63.0 63.0 22,110 18,900 : Oth : Sts 1/: 1,247 1,097 53.0 42.8 42.6 66,067 46,693 : US : 39,614 34,787 47.2 43.8 44.2 1,867,903 1,537,348 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States include AL, AZ, DE, FL, IA, LA, MN, NV, NJ, NM, UT, WV, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2009 Summary." Durum Wheat: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production :------------------------------------------------------------------------ State : : : : 2009 : : : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 :-------------------: 2008 : 2009 : : : : Jul 1 : Aug 1 : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres -------- Bushels -------- 1,000 Bushels : AZ : 149 124 98.0 100.0 100.0 14,602 12,400 CA : 155 155 105.0 100.0 100.0 16,275 15,500 MT : 570 525 19.0 19.0 26.0 10,830 13,650 ND : 1,690 1,630 25.0 26.0 34.0 42,250 55,420 : Oth : Sts 1/: 20 19 46.0 50.6 53.5 920 1,016 : US : 2,584 2,453 32.8 33.1 39.9 84,877 97,986 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States include ID and SD. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2009 Summary." Other Spring Wheat: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production :------------------------------------------------------------------------ State : : : : 2009 : : : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 :-------------------: 2008 : 2009 : : : : Jul 1 : Aug 1 : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres ------- Bushels ------- -- 1,000 Bushels -- : ID : 520 480 72.0 74.0 75.0 37,440 36,000 MN : 1,800 1,700 56.0 49.0 51.0 100,800 86,700 MT : 2,480 2,370 24.0 24.0 28.0 59,520 66,360 ND : 6,400 6,400 38.5 36.0 40.0 246,400 256,000 OR : 170 115 45.0 52.0 54.0 7,650 6,210 SD : 1,520 1,500 45.0 42.0 43.0 68,400 64,500 WA : 505 595 42.0 47.0 49.0 21,210 29,155 : Oth : Sts 1/: 92 45 57.9 73.5 74.1 5,324 3,335 : US : 13,487 13,205 40.5 38.3 41.5 546,744 548,260 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ For 2008, Other States include CO, NV, UT, WI, and WY. For 2009, Other States include CO, NV, and UT. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2009 Summary." Wheat: Production by Class, United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 1/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- : Winter :--------------------------------------------------------- Year : Hard : Soft : Hard : Soft : All : Red : Red : White : White : White ---------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Bushels : 2007 : 955,555 352,026 21,454 170,206 191,660 2008 :1,035,235 613,578 22,730 196,360 219,090 2009 : 914,561 411,745 23,073 187,969 211,042 :------------------------------------------------------------------- : Spring : :---------------------------------------------------------: : Hard : Hard : Soft : All : : Total : Red : White : White : White : Durum : :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Bushels : 2007 : 450,070 5,585 23,968 29,553 72,224 2,051,088 2008 : 511,508 6,315 28,921 35,236 84,877 2,499,524 2009 : 510,946 6,333 30,981 37,314 97,986 2,183,594 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Wheat class estimates are based on the latest available data including both survey and administrative data. The previous end-of-season class percentages are used throughout the forecast season for States that do not have survey or administrative data available. Winter Wheat: Head Population The National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting objective yield surveys in 10 winter wheat estimating States during 2009. Randomly selected plots in winter wheat fields are visited monthly from May through harvest to obtain specific counts and measurements. Data in this table are actual field counts from this survey. The final number of heads is determined when the plots are harvested. Winter Wheat: Heads per Square Foot, Selected States, 2005-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State : Month : 2005 : 2006 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : Number : : CO : July : 44.1 34.6 41.3 37.8 44.0 : August : 44.2 34.5 41.5 38.8 44.0 : Final : 44.2 34.5 41.5 38.8 : : IL : July : 57.3 62.4 52.3 63.9 58.1 : August : 57.1 62.5 52.3 63.2 58.4 : Final : 57.1 62.5 52.3 63.2 : : KS : July : 47.8 39.9 43.5 44.7 45.5 : August : 47.8 39.9 43.6 44.7 45.5 : Final : 47.8 39.9 43.6 44.7 : : MO : July : 44.4 48.2 53.1 61.5 49.7 : August : 44.4 48.2 53.1 53.2 49.7 : Final : 44.4 48.2 53.1 53.2 : : MT : July : 48.7 42.1 38.5 38.6 37.1 : August : 48.9 42.9 38.1 39.4 35.8 : Final : 48.9 42.9 38.1 39.4 : : NE : July : 59.6 50.8 49.5 44.9 51.5 : August : 59.1 51.2 49.2 47.6 50.8 : Final : 59.1 51.2 49.2 47.6 : : OH : July : 56.1 53.5 52.4 58.4 57.8 : August : 56.0 53.7 52.4 61.0 58.2 : Final : 56.0 53.7 52.4 61.0 : : OK : July : 39.4 31.7 42.8 41.8 38.7 : August : 39.4 31.7 42.8 41.8 38.7 : Final : 39.4 31.7 42.8 41.8 : : TX : July : 32.4 29.1 38.5 30.6 35.3 : August : 32.4 29.1 38.5 31.0 35.2 : Final : 32.5 29.1 38.5 31.5 : : WA : July : 39.3 38.5 38.9 38.4 36.0 : August : 39.8 37.9 38.1 36.6 35.6 : Final : 39.8 37.9 38.1 36.6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Final head counts will be published in the "Small Grains 2009 Summary." Rice: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production 1/ State:------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres ---- Pounds --- --------- 1,000 Cwt -------- : AR : 1,395 1,425 6,660 6,850 95,814 92,938 97,613 CA : 517 559 8,320 8,200 43,684 43,030 45,838 LA : 464 415 5,830 6,300 23,222 27,037 26,145 MS : 229 239 6,850 7,100 13,892 15,687 16,969 MO : 199 194 6,620 6,800 12,279 13,173 13,192 TX : 172 168 6,900 6,800 9,497 11,868 11,424 : US : 2,976 3,000 6,846 7,039 198,388 203,733 211,181 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes sweet rice production. Rice: Production by Class, United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : : Year : Long Grain : Medium Grain : Short Grain 1/ : All : : : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Cwt : 2007 : 143,235 51,063 4,090 198,388 2008 : 153,257 47,166 3,310 203,733 2009 2/ : 150,358 58,224 2,599 211,181 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Sweet rice production included with short grain. 2/ The 2009 rice production by class forecasts are based on class harvested acreage estimates and the 5-year average class yield compared to the all rice yield. Alfalfa and Alfalfa Mixtures for Hay: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -- 1,000 Acres -- ---- Tons ---- ------- 1,000 Tons ------- : AZ : 260 270 8.60 8.50 2,040 2,236 2,295 CA : 950 975 7.00 6.80 7,128 6,650 6,630 CO : 820 840 3.30 4.00 3,034 2,706 3,360 ID : 1,130 1,140 4.40 4.60 4,715 4,972 5,244 IL : 350 340 3.90 3.80 1,406 1,365 1,292 IN : 300 300 4.00 4.00 756 1,200 1,200 IA : 1,150 1,000 3.80 3.80 4,240 4,370 3,800 KS : 700 750 4.10 4.30 2,960 2,870 3,225 KY : 240 230 2.50 3.50 504 600 805 MI : 770 730 2.90 2.90 1,925 2,233 2,117 MN : 1,350 1,250 3.10 3.10 3,190 4,185 3,875 MO : 350 330 3.20 3.70 1,140 1,120 1,221 MT : 1,600 1,650 1.90 2.10 3,740 3,040 3,465 NE : 970 970 3.95 4.00 4,015 3,832 3,880 NV : 270 275 4.80 4.80 1,193 1,296 1,320 NM : 250 240 5.20 5.20 1,248 1,300 1,248 NY : 350 420 2.70 2.40 1,008 945 1,008 ND : 1,660 1,500 1.40 2.00 3,255 2,324 3,000 OH : 420 520 2.90 3.60 1,364 1,218 1,872 OK : 310 300 3.60 3.60 1,258 1,116 1,080 OR : 420 420 4.00 4.50 1,681 1,680 1,890 PA : 550 500 3.00 3.30 1,800 1,650 1,650 SD : 2,400 2,400 2.30 2.40 4,950 5,520 5,760 TX : 130 160 4.70 5.50 700 611 880 UT : 550 550 4.20 3.90 2,255 2,310 2,145 VA : 90 100 3.00 3.60 234 270 360 WA : 410 480 4.40 4.90 2,288 1,804 2,352 WI : 1,500 1,550 2.70 2.40 3,720 4,050 3,720 WY : 530 600 2.90 2.90 1,620 1,537 1,740 : Oth : Sts 1/ : 200 192 3.05 2.88 513 610 552 : US : 20,980 20,982 3.32 3.48 69,880 69,620 72,986 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States include AR, CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NC, RI, TN, VT, and WV. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Crop Production 2009 Summary." All Other Hay: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -- 1,000 Acres -- ---- Tons ---- ------- 1,000 Tons ------- : AL : 900 820 2.20 2.30 1,512 1,980 1,886 AR : 1,390 1,400 2.20 2.20 3,045 3,058 3,080 CA : 570 640 3.80 3.80 1,914 2,166 2,432 CO : 750 760 1.70 2.20 1,425 1,275 1,672 GA : 720 690 2.20 2.50 1,273 1,584 1,725 ID : 280 360 2.20 2.20 630 616 792 IL : 270 260 1.90 2.20 510 513 572 IN : 290 300 2.30 2.30 660 667 690 IA : 400 370 2.40 2.10 704 960 777 KS : 2,050 2,100 1.90 1.70 3,570 3,895 3,570 KY : 2,400 2,200 1.90 2.40 3,600 4,560 5,280 LA : 430 450 2.50 2.90 1,134 1,075 1,305 MI : 250 290 1.60 1.90 504 400 551 MN : 600 800 1.80 1.70 1,050 1,080 1,360 MS : 720 820 2.70 2.80 1,840 1,944 2,296 MO : 3,850 3,550 2.00 2.10 6,388 7,700 7,455 MT : 800 800 1.30 1.50 1,350 1,040 1,200 NE : 1,600 1,700 1.50 1.40 2,170 2,400 2,380 NY : 970 1,060 1.80 1.80 1,692 1,746 1,908 NC : 800 780 2.00 2.20 1,035 1,600 1,716 ND : 1,560 1,120 1.15 1.50 1,808 1,794 1,680 OH : 720 660 2.20 2.80 1,440 1,584 1,848 OK : 2,600 2,700 1.70 1.50 5,600 4,420 4,050 OR : 605 640 2.10 2.40 1,260 1,271 1,536 PA : 1,200 1,100 1.80 2.30 2,400 2,160 2,530 SD : 1,450 1,450 1.60 1.50 2,325 2,320 2,175 TN : 1,850 1,900 2.10 2.20 2,625 3,885 4,180 TX : 4,300 4,500 2.00 1.80 14,040 8,600 8,100 VA : 1,180 1,170 2.10 2.20 2,160 2,478 2,574 WA : 300 360 2.70 2.90 1,050 810 1,044 WV : 580 600 1.80 1.80 855 1,044 1,080 WI : 400 380 1.90 1.60 672 760 608 WY : 500 570 1.40 1.40 728 700 798 : Oth : Sts 1/ : 1,797 1,895 2.21 2.17 4,052 3,967 4,105 : US : 39,082 39,195 1.95 2.01 77,021 76,052 78,955 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States include AZ, CT, DE, FL, ME, MD, MA, NV, NH, NJ, NM, RI, SC, UT, and VT. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Crop Production 2009 Summary." Soybeans for Beans: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres --- Bushels -- ------- 1,000 Bushels ------- : AL : 350 440 35.0 32.0 3,885 12,250 14,080 AR : 3,250 3,350 38.0 38.0 101,520 123,500 127,300 DE : 193 188 27.5 34.0 4,030 5,308 6,392 GA : 415 480 30.0 32.0 8,550 12,450 15,360 IL : 9,100 9,050 47.0 44.0 360,180 427,700 398,200 IN : 5,430 5,480 45.0 45.0 220,340 244,350 246,600 IA : 9,670 9,730 46.0 52.0 448,760 444,820 505,960 KS : 3,250 3,500 37.0 38.0 86,130 120,250 133,000 KY : 1,380 1,430 34.0 40.0 30,250 46,920 57,200 LA : 950 1,000 33.0 35.0 25,800 31,350 35,000 MD : 485 480 30.0 33.0 10,725 14,550 15,840 MI : 1,890 1,990 37.0 37.0 71,600 69,930 73,630 MN : 6,950 7,100 38.0 40.0 267,325 264,100 284,000 MS : 1,960 2,170 40.0 41.0 58,320 78,400 88,970 MO : 5,030 5,350 38.0 40.0 175,125 191,140 214,000 NE : 4,860 4,650 46.5 49.0 196,350 225,990 227,850 NJ : 90 90 29.0 34.0 2,480 2,610 3,060 NY : 226 252 46.0 41.0 7,917 10,396 10,332 NC : 1,670 1,760 33.0 32.0 30,360 55,110 56,320 ND : 3,760 4,000 28.0 29.0 108,630 105,280 116,000 OH : 4,480 4,580 36.0 47.0 199,280 161,280 215,260 OK : 360 330 25.0 25.0 4,680 9,000 8,250 PA : 430 445 40.0 45.0 17,630 17,200 20,025 SC : 530 590 32.0 27.0 8,140 16,960 15,930 SD : 4,060 4,300 34.0 37.0 136,080 138,040 159,100 TN : 1,460 1,560 34.0 40.0 19,190 49,640 62,400 TX : 205 210 24.0 25.0 3,450 4,920 5,250 VA : 570 590 32.0 32.0 13,750 18,240 18,880 WI : 1,590 1,630 35.0 39.0 55,890 55,650 63,570 : Oth : Sts 1/ : 47 42 39.1 33.6 750 1,840 1,413 : US : 74,641 76,767 39.6 41.7 2,677,117 2,959,174 3,199,172 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States include FL and WV. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Crop Production 2009 Summary." Peanuts: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State:------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres ---- Pounds --- -------- 1,000 Pounds -------- : AL : 193 168 3,300 3,300 400,350 636,900 554,400 FL : 140 110 3,200 3,100 321,300 448,000 341,000 GA : 685 455 3,400 3,300 1,622,400 2,329,000 1,501,500 MS : 21 19 3,900 3,500 59,400 81,900 66,500 NM : 8 7 3,200 3,200 32,000 25,600 22,400 NC : 97 74 3,700 3,300 261,000 358,900 244,200 OK : 18 16 3,500 3,200 57,800 63,000 51,200 SC : 68 52 3,900 3,400 173,600 265,200 176,800 TX : 253 155 3,400 3,400 691,900 860,200 527,000 VA : 24 12 3,300 3,400 52,500 79,200 40,800 : US : 1,507 1,068 3,416 3,301 3,672,250 5,147,900 3,525,800 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cotton: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Type, State, and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Type : Area Harvested : Yield : Production 1/ and :---------------------------------------------------------------------- State : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -- 1,000 Acres -- --- Pounds --- ------- 1,000 Bales 2/ ------- : Upland : AL : 286.0 248.0 787 794 416.0 469.0 410.0 AZ : 133.0 139.0 1,462 1,450 514.0 405.0 420.0 AR : 615.0 515.0 1,012 1,025 1,896.0 1,296.0 1,100.0 CA : 117.0 64.0 1,506 1,560 650.0 367.0 208.0 FL : 65.0 63.0 916 724 116.0 124.0 95.0 GA : 920.0 970.0 835 841 1,660.0 1,600.0 1,700.0 KS : 25.0 32.0 653 675 57.2 34.0 45.0 LA : 234.0 235.0 576 858 699.0 281.0 420.0 MS : 360.0 266.0 911 875 1,318.0 683.0 485.0 MO : 303.0 285.0 1,106 1,061 764.0 698.0 630.0 NM : 35.0 28.0 974 1,029 89.0 71.0 60.0 NC : 428.0 375.0 847 800 783.0 755.0 625.0 OK : 155.0 170.0 811 836 281.0 262.0 296.0 SC : 134.0 135.0 881 715 160.0 246.0 201.0 TN : 280.0 330.0 909 916 600.0 530.0 630.0 TX : 3,250.0 3,700.0 657 701 8,250.0 4,450.0 5,400.0 VA : 60.0 64.0 908 863 101.9 113.5 115.0 : US : 7,400.0 7,619.0 803 809 18,355.1 12,384.5 12,840.0 : Amer-Pima: AZ : 0.8 1.3 480 997 4.6 0.8 2.7 CA : 151.0 127.0 1,281 1,247 793.0 403.0 330.0 NM : 1.9 1.4 758 789 8.2 3.0 2.3 TX : 15.0 16.5 768 931 46.0 24.0 32.0 : US : 168.7 146.2 1,226 1,205 851.8 430.8 367.0 : All : AL : 286.0 248.0 787 794 416.0 469.0 410.0 AZ : 133.8 140.3 1,456 1,446 518.6 405.8 422.7 AR : 615.0 515.0 1,012 1,025 1,896.0 1,296.0 1,100.0 CA : 268.0 191.0 1,379 1,352 1,443.0 770.0 538.0 FL : 65.0 63.0 916 724 116.0 124.0 95.0 GA : 920.0 970.0 835 841 1,660.0 1,600.0 1,700.0 KS : 25.0 32.0 653 675 57.2 34.0 45.0 LA : 234.0 235.0 576 858 699.0 281.0 420.0 MS : 360.0 266.0 911 875 1,318.0 683.0 485.0 MO : 303.0 285.0 1,106 1,061 764.0 698.0 630.0 NM : 36.9 29.4 963 1,017 97.2 74.0 62.3 NC : 428.0 375.0 847 800 783.0 755.0 625.0 OK : 155.0 170.0 811 836 281.0 262.0 296.0 SC : 134.0 135.0 881 715 160.0 246.0 201.0 TN : 280.0 330.0 909 916 600.0 530.0 630.0 TX : 3,265.0 3,716.5 658 702 8,296.0 4,474.0 5,432.0 VA : 60.0 64.0 908 863 101.9 113.5 115.0 : US : 7,568.7 7,765.2 813 816 19,206.9 12,815.3 13,207.0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Production ginned and to be ginned. 2/ 480-lb net weight bales. Cottonseed: Production, United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Production State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Tons : US : 6,588.7 4,300.3 4,463.0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Based on a 3-year average lint-seed ratio. Dry Edible Beans: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested State :-------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : AZ 1/ : 11.0 11.0 CA : 59.0 52.0 69.0 58.0 51.9 68.0 CO : 48.0 48.0 57.0 46.0 44.0 52.0 ID : 90.0 80.0 100.0 89.0 79.0 99.0 KS : 6.5 6.0 6.5 6.0 5.5 6.0 MI : 200.0 200.0 195.0 195.0 195.0 190.0 MN : 150.0 150.0 135.0 145.0 145.0 125.0 MT : 18.3 11.2 12.0 16.6 9.8 11.6 NE : 110.0 135.0 125.0 107.0 126.0 115.0 NM : 8.3 9.3 12.0 8.3 9.3 12.0 NY : 17.0 17.0 17.0 16.5 16.8 16.4 ND : 690.0 660.0 600.0 665.0 640.0 550.0 OR : 7.7 4.8 6.0 7.6 4.7 5.9 SD : 13.0 8.5 10.5 11.7 8.3 10.1 TX : 17.0 24.0 30.0 16.2 21.8 26.0 UT 2/ : 1.5 1.2 1.3 1.2 WA : 60.0 50.0 54.0 60.0 50.0 54.0 WI : 6.1 6.5 6.1 6.0 6.4 6.0 WY : 25.0 31.5 35.0 24.0 30.5 34.0 : US : 1,527.4 1,495.0 1,481.1 1,479.2 1,445.2 1,392.0 :-------------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield per Acre 3/ : Production 3/ :-------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 :-------------------------------------------------------------------- : ---------- Pounds --------- ---------- 1,000 Cwt --------- : AZ 1/ : 2,100 231 CA : 2,090 1,850 2,100 1,212 960 1,428 CO : 1,600 1,500 1,650 736 660 858 ID : 1,800 1,850 1,800 1,602 1,462 1,782 KS : 2,300 2,100 2,250 138 116 135 MI : 1,600 1,850 1,850 3,120 3,607 3,515 MN : 1,800 1,950 1,900 2,610 2,828 2,375 MT : 1,670 1,950 2,090 278 191 243 NE : 2,260 2,290 2,350 2,418 2,885 2,703 NM : 2,180 2,300 2,300 181 214 276 NY : 1,500 1,930 1,250 248 324 205 ND : 1,620 1,570 1,450 10,773 10,048 7,975 OR : 1,970 2,000 2,300 149 94 136 SD : 1,760 1,840 1,700 206 153 172 TX : 1,500 1,300 1,600 243 283 416 UT 2/ : 400 550 5 7 WA : 1,700 1,770 1,770 1,020 885 956 WI : 1,530 2,130 2,000 92 136 120 WY : 2,310 2,310 2,450 555 705 833 : US : 1,730 1,768 1,750 25,586 25,558 24,359 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Estimates began in 2009. 2/ Estimates discontinued in 2009. 3/ Clean Basis. Dry Edible Beans: Area Planted by Commercial Class, State, and United States, 2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 1/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class and State : 2008 : 2009 :: Class and State : 2008 : 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres :: : 1,000 Acres : :: : Large Lima - CA : 15.5 14.3 :: Light Red : : :: Kidney : Baby Lima - CA : 11.7 14.6 :: CA : 2.0 2.4 : :: CO : 8.0 9.0 Navy : :: ID : 1.4 1.7 ID : 3.2 3.4 :: MI : 9.5 9.0 MI : 62.0 53.0 :: MN : 14.2 14.2 MN : 58.0 45.0 :: NE : 13.1 12.0 NE : 0.5 :: NY : 7.2 6.3 ND : 123.0 88.0 :: OR : 0.9 0.9 SD : 3.4 3.7 :: WA : 0.5 WA : 1.1 :: : WY : 1.0 1.3 :: Total : 56.3 56.0 : :: : Total : 250.6 196.0 :: Dark Red : : :: Kidney : Great Northern : :: CA : 0.6 0.4 ID : 2.6 4.4 :: ID : 0.9 2.0 MI : 0.5 :: MI : 2.5 2.0 NE : 64.3 42.0 :: MN : 35.0 31.8 ND : 6.7 9.0 :: NY : 1.7 1.3 WY : 2.5 0.8 :: ND : 1.4 1.5 : :: OR : 0.4 0.3 Total : 76.1 56.7 :: WA : 1.8 1.0 : :: WI 2/ : 6.5 6.1 Small White : :: : ID : 0.6 :: Total : 50.8 46.4 OR : 0.9 :: : WA : 1.5 :: Pink : : :: CA : 0.3 Total : 3.0 :: ID : 6.3 6.3 : :: MN : 8.6 5.9 Pinto : :: ND : 12.5 10.0 AZ : 2.3 :: WA : 3.2 3.0 CA : 0.2 :: : CO : 36.0 43.0 :: Total : 30.6 25.5 ID : 20.5 35.0 :: : KS : 5.4 6.0 :: Small Red : MI : 1.8 3.5 :: ID : 9.8 7.3 MN : 15.7 15.7 :: MI : 22.4 22.5 MT : 8.6 9.6 :: MN : 1.6 1.2 NE : 51.2 63.5 :: ND : 6.0 3.0 NM : 8.5 11.4 :: WA : 2.5 2.5 ND : 446.0 425.0 :: : OR : 0.7 0.8 :: Total : 42.3 36.5 SD : 1.7 2.3 :: : UT : 1.2 :: Cranberry : WA : 7.0 8.7 :: CA : 1.3 1.0 WY : 25.0 29.3 :: ID : 0.6 0.5 : :: MI : 7.2 5.0 Total : 629.3 656.3 :: : : :: Total : 9.1 6.5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Missing data are included in the "Other" class to avoid disclosure of individual operations or no data were reported. 2/ Includes some Light Red Kidney to avoid disclosure of individual operations. Dry Edible Beans: Area Planted by Commercial Class, State, and United States, 2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 1/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class and State : 2008 : 2009 :: Class and State : 2008 : 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres :: : 1,000 Acres : :: : Black : :: Chickpeas, All : CA : :: (Garbanzo) : ID : 1.7 2.9:: CA : 6.4 14.7 MI : 91.0 95.0:: ID : 31.0 33.5 MN : 12.6 18.2:: MT : 2.6 2.4 NE : 3.1 4.0:: ND : 9.3 13.0 NY : 7.4 8.1:: OR : 0.7 0.4 ND : 53.5 48.0:: SD : 2.4 2.0 OR : 0.6 1.0:: WA : 29.5 31.8 WA : 2.0 2.2:: : : :: Total : 81.9 97.8 Total : 171.9 179.4:: : : :: Other : Blackeye : :: AZ : 7.6 AZ : 1.1:: CA : 7.4 8.7 CA : 7.1 12.4:: CO : 4.0 5.0 TX : 22.2 27.0:: ID : 2.0 2.4 : :: KS : 0.6 0.5 Total : 29.3 40.5:: MI : 3.6 4.5 : :: MN : 4.3 3.0 Small Chickpeas : :: NE : 3.3 3.0 (Garbanzo, : :: NM : 0.8 0.6 Smaller than : :: NY : 0.7 1.3 20/64 in.) : :: ND : 1.6 2.5 ID : 4.3 11.0:: OR : 1.5 1.7 MT : 0.9 0.4:: SD : 1.0 2.5 ND : 4.0 10.0:: TX : 1.8 3.0 SD : 0.9 :: WA : 4.0 1.7 WA : 1.3:: WY : 3.0 3.6 : :: : Total : 10.1 22.7:: Total : 39.6 51.6 : :: : Large Chickpeas : :: US : 1,495.0 1,481.1 (Garbanzo, : :: : Larger than : :: : 20/64 in.) : :: : CA : 6.4 14.7:: : ID : 26.7 22.5:: : MT : 1.7 2.0:: : ND : 5.3 3.0:: : OR : 0.7 0.4:: : SD : 1.5 2.0:: : WA : 29.5 30.5:: : : :: : Total : 71.8 75.1:: : : :: : ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Missing data are included in the "Other" class to avoid disclosure of individual operations or no data were reported. Sugarbeets: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- :-- 1,000 Acres -- ---- Tons --- -------- 1,000 Tons -------- : CA : 25.4 24.6 39.7 41.0 1,388 1,008 1,009 CO : 28.6 35.0 26.5 29.0 765 758 1,015 ID : 116.0 163.0 31.2 34.1 5,745 3,619 5,558 MI : 136.0 136.0 28.7 27.0 3,487 3,903 3,672 MN : 399.0 445.0 24.7 27.0 11,448 9,855 12,015 MT : 30.7 37.9 26.8 28.8 1,161 823 1,092 NE : 37.3 52.5 22.6 24.0 1,041 843 1,260 ND : 197.0 219.0 25.9 26.0 5,706 5,102 5,694 OR : 5.9 10.5 33.1 36.0 351 195 378 WA 2/ : 1.6 41.9 84 67 WY : 27.1 30.0 24.5 26.0 658 664 780 : US :1,004.6 1,153.5 26.7 28.2 31,834 26,837 32,473 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Relates to year of intended harvest in all States except CA. In CA, relates to year of intended harvest for fall planted beets in central CA and to year of planting for overwintered beets in central and southern CA. 2/ Estimates discontinued in 2009. Sugarcane for Sugar and Seed: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield 1/ : Production 1/ State :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres ---- Tons --- -------- 1,000 Tons -------- : FL : 401.0 400.0 33.1 38.5 14,177 13,255 15,400 HI : 22.8 21.7 65.5 67.2 1,564 1,494 1,458 LA : 405.0 400.0 28.3 27.0 12,768 11,462 10,800 TX : 39.2 41.0 35.5 35.0 1,460 1,392 1,435 : US : 868.0 862.7 31.8 33.7 29,969 27,603 29,093 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Net tons. Tobacco: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State:------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ------ Acres ----- ---- Pounds --- ------- 1,000 Pounds ------- : CT : 2,600 2,350 1,352 1,391 5,025 3,516 3,270 GA : 16,000 14,000 2,100 1,700 39,775 33,600 23,800 KY : 87,800 87,300 2,345 2,326 197,040 205,850 203,070 MA : 690 600 1,403 1,383 2,277 968 830 MO 1/ : 1,500 2,240 3,728 3,360 NC : 174,300 169,300 2,240 2,335 383,420 390,360 395,380 OH : 3,400 3,200 2,050 2,000 7,175 6,970 6,400 PA : 7,900 8,200 2,232 2,413 18,310 17,630 19,785 SC : 19,000 18,500 2,100 2,200 46,125 39,900 40,700 TN : 21,800 20,600 2,403 2,358 38,636 52,380 48,580 VA : 19,500 18,950 2,357 2,261 46,142 45,970 42,845 : US : 354,490 343,000 2,258 2,288 787,653 800,504 784,660 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Estimates discontinued in 2009. Tobacco: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Class, Type, State, and United States, 2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production Class, Type, and State :----------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ----- Acres ----- --- Pounds --- 1,000 Pounds : Class 1, Flue-cured : GA : 16,000 14,000 2,100 1,700 33,600 23,800 NC : 171,000 166,000 2,250 2,350 384,750 390,100 SC : 19,000 18,500 2,100 2,200 39,900 40,700 VA : 17,000 16,000 2,410 2,300 40,970 36,800 US : 223,000 214,500 2,239 2,291 499,220 491,400 Class 2, Fire-cured : KY : 10,900 9,300 3,500 3,400 38,150 31,620 TN : 7,200 6,500 3,200 3,200 23,040 20,800 VA : 500 750 2,000 1,900 1,000 1,425 US : 18,600 16,550 3,344 3,253 62,190 53,845 Class 3, Air-cured : Light Air-cured : Burley : KY : 70,000 73,000 2,100 2,150 147,000 156,950 MO 1/ : 1,500 2,240 3,360 NC : 3,300 3,300 1,700 1,600 5,610 5,280 OH : 3,400 3,200 2,050 2,000 6,970 6,400 PA : 4,300 4,100 2,300 2,500 9,890 10,250 TN : 13,000 13,000 1,900 1,900 24,700 24,700 VA : 2,000 2,200 2,000 2,100 4,000 4,620 US : 97,500 98,800 2,067 2,107 201,530 208,200 Southern MD Belt : PA : 1,800 2,100 2,100 2,350 3,780 4,935 Total Light Air-cured : 99,300 100,900 2,068 2,112 205,310 213,135 Dark Air-cured : KY : 6,900 5,000 3,000 2,900 20,700 14,500 TN : 1,600 1,100 2,900 2,800 4,640 3,080 US : 8,500 6,100 2,981 2,882 25,340 17,580 Class 4, Cigar Filler : PA Seedleaf : PA : 1,800 2,000 2,200 2,300 3,960 4,600 Class 5, Cigar Binder : CT Valley Broadleaf : CT : 1,700 1,500 1,380 1,500 2,346 2,250 MA : 500 500 1,460 1,400 730 700 US : 2,200 2,000 1,398 1,475 3,076 2,950 Class 6, Cigar Wrapper : CT Valley Shade-grown : CT : 900 850 1,300 1,200 1,170 1,020 MA : 190 100 1,250 1,300 238 130 US : 1,090 950 1,292 1,211 1,408 1,150 All Cigar Types : 5,090 4,950 1,659 1,758 8,444 8,700 : All Tobacco : 354,490 343,000 2,258 2,288 800,504 784,660 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Estimates discontinued in 2009. Peaches: Total Production by Type, State, and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production State :----------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : AL 1/ : 3,000 7,000 5,000 AR 1/ : 15 4,400 3,000 CA 1/ : Freestone : 446,000 433,000 350,000 CO 1/ : 13,000 14,000 13,000 CT 1/ : 1,100 1,200 1,200 GA 1/ : 13,000 28,000 35,000 ID 1/ : 7,000 8,000 10,000 IL 1/ : 100 8,730 10,000 KY 2/ : 20 1,700 LA 2/ : 600 450 MD 1/ : 3,300 3,480 3,900 MA 1/ : 1,650 1,650 1,800 MI : 20,500 14,000 20,000 MO 1/ : 15 6,100 8,300 NJ : 32,000 34,000 34,000 NY 1/ : 6,300 5,500 6,500 NC 1/ : 650 5,600 4,400 OH 1/ : 4,100 6,600 2,340 OK 2/ : 900 1,000 OR 2/ : 3,000 1,600 PA : 19,400 21,200 27,600 SC : 12,500 60,000 65,000 TN 2/ 3/ : 1,600 TX 1/ : 7,200 7,900 4,500 UT 1/ : 4,500 5,000 5,100 VA 1/ : 1,600 3,200 2,400 WA : 18,500 16,800 20,000 WV 1/ : 4,200 5,600 5,300 : Total Above : 624,150 707,310 638,340 : CA : Clingstone 1/ : 503,000 426,000 440,000 : US : 1,127,150 1,133,310 1,078,340 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Estimates for current year carried forward from an earlier forecast. 2/ Estimates discontinued in 2009. 3/ No significant commercial production in 2007 due to freeze damage. Peaches: Total Production, by Type, California, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production Type :----------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : Freestone : 446,000 433,000 350,000 : Clingstone : 503,000 426,000 440,000 : Total : 949,000 859,000 790,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ CA Clingstone is over-the-scale tonnage and includes culls and cannery diversions. Apples, Commercial: Total Production by State and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production 1/ State :----------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Million Pounds : AZ : 23.0 18.0 22.0 CA : 345.0 360.0 330.0 CO : 13.0 18.0 16.0 CT : 23.0 19.5 18.0 GA 2/ : 2.0 12.0 ID : 35.0 85.0 65.0 IL : 6.0 46.2 45.0 IN : 20.0 23.0 32.0 IA : 2.7 4.7 4.2 KY 2/ : 0.6 7.7 ME : 40.0 38.5 35.5 MD : 29.0 33.5 33.7 MA : 38.5 41.0 39.5 MI : 770.0 600.0 1,050.0 MN : 26.0 27.1 26.5 MO : 1.5 30.2 25.1 NH : 34.5 36.5 28.5 NJ : 42.0 43.0 44.0 NY : 1,310.0 1,250.0 1,270.0 NC : 60.0 165.0 115.0 OH : 55.6 104.0 99.0 OR : 135.0 119.0 110.0 PA : 470.0 440.0 488.0 RI : 2.6 2.4 2.0 SC 2/ : 0.3 7.0 TN : 0.1 10.0 8.0 UT : 19.0 12.0 18.0 VT : 38.0 44.0 40.5 VA : 215.0 230.0 200.0 WA : 5,200.0 5,800.0 5,800.0 WV : 80.0 85.0 89.0 WI : 52.0 57.0 58.5 : US : 9,089.4 9,769.3 10,113.0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ In orchards of 100 or more bearing age trees. 2/ Estimates discontinued in 2009. Prunes and Plums: Total Production by State and 4-State Total, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production State :----------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : ID : 1,800 2,200 2,100 MI : 3,100 2,300 2,700 OR : 3,000 7,500 9,000 WA : 4,200 3,500 4,500 : 4-State Total : 12,100 15,500 18,300 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pears: Total Production by Crop, State, and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production Crop and State :----------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : Bartlett : CA : 201,000 195,000 195,000 OR : 59,000 56,300 63,000 WA : 163,000 166,000 190,000 : Total : 423,000 417,300 448,000 : Other : CA : 42,000 48,000 55,000 OR : 147,000 175,000 175,000 WA : 239,000 212,000 240,000 : Total : 428,000 435,000 470,000 : All : CA : 243,000 243,000 250,000 CO 1/ : 1,700 1,900 CT 1/ : 1,000 800 MI 2/ : 4,000 2,850 NY : 11,000 10,300 12,500 OR : 206,000 231,300 238,000 PA : 4,000 2,400 4,800 UT 1/ : 250 300 WA : 402,000 378,000 430,000 : US : 872,950 870,850 935,300 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasts and estimates discontinued in 2009. 2/ August forecast discontinued in 2009. Papayas: Area and Fresh Production by Month, Hawaii, 2008-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area : Fresh Production 1/ :------------------------------------------------------------------- Month : Total in Crop : Harvested : : :---------------------------------------------: 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ---------------- Acres ---------------- 1,000 Pounds : May : 2,030 2,270 1,315 1,410 2,785 2,615 Jun : 2,040 2,075 1,315 1,315 2,350 2,585 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Utilized fresh production. Coffee: Production, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, 2006-2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Production 1/ State :----------------------------------------------------------- : 2006-07 : 2007-08 : 2008-09 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Pounds : HI : 7,400 7,500 8,600 : PR : 18,000 17,500 16,500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Parchment basis. Grapes: Total Production by Crop, State, and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production State :----------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : AZ 1/ : 900 800 AR : 500 1,700 2,300 CA : All Types : 6,230,000 6,532,000 6,250,000 Wine : 3,288,000 3,055,000 3,300,000 Table 2/ : 791,000 972,000 850,000 Raisin 2/ : 2,151,000 2,505,000 2,100,000 GA : 2,900 3,500 3,700 MI : 100,100 73,700 98,000 MO : 2,500 5,200 4,800 NY : 180,000 172,000 140,000 NC : 3,650 5,600 5,700 OH : 7,600 5,660 4,500 OR : 38,600 34,700 37,000 PA : 84,000 107,200 74,000 TX : 4,900 4,200 7,000 VA : 5,600 7,000 7,000 WA : All Types : 396,000 350,000 395,000 Wine : 127,000 145,000 155,000 Juice : 269,000 205,000 240,000 : US : 7,057,250 7,303,260 7,029,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Estimates discontinued in 2009. 2/ Fresh basis. Hops: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State:------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ----- Acres ----- ---- Pounds --- -------- 1,000 Pounds -------- : ID : 3,933 4,032 1,841 1,740 4,104.9 7,239.8 7,015.7 OR : 6,370 6,185 1,569 1,770 9,542.8 9,997.6 10,947.0 WA : 30,595 29,960 2,072 2,100 46,605.4 63,392.7 62,916.0 : US : 40,898 40,177 1,971 2,013 60,253.1 80,630.1 80,878.7 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Olives: Variety and Total Production, California 2007-2008 and Forecasted August 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production Variety :----------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : Manzanillo : 112,000 54,000 38,000 Sevillano : 14,000 9,500 4,000 All Other 1/ : 6,500 3,300 8,000 : Total : 132,500 66,800 50,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes production for varieties that were or will be used for canned, oil, and other specialty products. Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2008-2009 (Domestic Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested Crop :----------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : Grains & Hay : Barley : 4,234.0 3,627.0 3,767.0 3,142.0 Corn for Grain 2/ : 85,982.0 87,035.0 78,640.0 80,007.0 Corn for Silage : 5,965.0 Hay, All : 60,062.0 60,177.0 Alfalfa : 20,980.0 20,982.0 All Other : 39,082.0 39,195.0 Oats : 3,217.0 3,158.0 1,395.0 1,426.0 Proso Millet : 520.0 405.0 460.0 Rice : 2,995.0 3,018.0 2,976.0 3,000.0 Rye : 1,260.0 1,257.0 269.0 278.0 Sorghum for Grain 2/ : 8,284.0 6,940.0 7,271.0 5,948.0 Sorghum for Silage : 408.0 Wheat, All : 63,147.0 59,775.0 55,685.0 50,445.0 Winter : 46,281.0 43,448.0 39,614.0 34,787.0 Durum : 2,731.0 2,555.0 2,584.0 2,453.0 Other Spring : 14,135.0 13,772.0 13,487.0 13,205.0 : Oilseeds : Canola : 1,011.0 847.0 989.0 824.0 Cottonseed 3/ : Flaxseed : 354.0 353.0 340.0 341.0 Mustard Seed : 79.5 53.5 71.5 50.5 Peanuts : 1,534.0 1,096.0 1,507.0 1,068.0 Rapeseed : 0.2 0.9 0.2 0.8 Safflower : 202.0 194.0 195.0 187.0 Soybeans for Beans : 75,718.0 77,723.0 74,641.0 76,767.0 Sunflower : 2,516.5 2,098.0 2,396.0 1,997.0 : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : Cotton, All : 9,471.0 9,054.7 7,568.7 7,765.2 Upland : 9,297.0 8,905.0 7,400.0 7,619.0 Amer-Pima : 174.0 149.7 168.7 146.2 Sugarbeets : 1,090.8 1,185.0 1,004.6 1,153.5 Sugarcane : 868.0 862.7 Tobacco : 354.5 343.0 : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : Austrian Winter Peas : 17.5 20.5 8.0 9.7 Dry Edible Beans : 1,495.0 1,481.1 1,445.2 1,392.0 Dry Edible Peas : 882.5 880.7 847.3 840.9 Lentils : 271.0 410.0 263.0 399.0 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3/ : : Potatoes & Misc. : Coffee (HI) : 6.3 Ginger Root (HI) : 0.1 Hops : 40.9 40.2 Peppermint Oil : 60.0 Potatoes, All : 1,058.8 1,061.5 1,045.7 1,047.6 Winter : 11.0 9.0 11.0 9.0 Spring : 70.3 75.6 68.8 73.4 Summer : 47.0 44.0 44.8 42.5 Fall : 930.5 932.9 921.1 922.7 Spearmint Oil : 20.4 Sweet Potatoes : 103.2 106.7 97.3 103.3 Taro (HI) 4/ : 0.4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop year. 2/ Area planted for all purposes. 3/ Acreage is not estimated. 4/ Area is total acres in crop, not harvested acreage. Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2008-2009 (Domestic Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : Yield : Production Crop :Units:------------------------------------------- : : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : ------- 1,000 ------- : : Grains & Hay : : Barley :Bu : 63.6 65.8 239,498 206,728 Corn for Grain :" : 153.9 159.5 12,101,238 12,760,986 Corn for Silage :Tons : 18.7 111,619 Hay, All :" : 2.43 2.52 145,672 151,941 Alfalfa :" : 3.32 3.48 69,620 72,986 All Other :" : 1.95 2.01 76,052 78,955 Oats :Bu : 63.5 64.5 88,635 91,960 Proso Millet :" : 32.3 14,880 Rice 2/ :Cwt : 6,846 7,039 203,733 211,181 Rye :Bu : 29.7 7,979 Sorghum for Grain :" : 65.0 64.0 472,342 380,537 Sorghum for Silage :Tons : 13.8 5,646 Wheat, All :Bu : 44.9 43.3 2,499,524 2,183,594 Winter :" : 47.2 44.2 1,867,903 1,537,348 Durum :" : 32.8 39.9 84,877 97,986 Other Spring :" : 40.5 41.5 546,744 548,260 : : Oilseeds : : Canola :Lbs : 1,461 1,445,064 Cottonseed 3/ :Tons : 4,300.3 4,463.0 Flaxseed :Bu : 16.8 5,716 Mustard Seed :Lbs : 577 41,255 Peanuts :" : 3,416 3,301 5,147,900 3,525,800 Rapeseed :" : 1,500 300 Safflower :" : 1,592 310,433 Soybeans for Beans :Bu : 39.6 41.7 2,959,174 3,199,172 Sunflower :Lbs : 1,429 3,422,840 : : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : : Cotton, All 2/ :Bales: 813 816 12,815.3 13,207.0 Upland 2/ :" : 803 809 12,384.5 12,840.0 Amer-Pima 2/ :" : 1,226 1,205 430.8 367.0 Sugarbeets :Tons : 26.7 28.2 26,837 32,473 Sugarcane :" : 31.8 33.7 27,603 29,093 Tobacco :Lbs : 2,258 2,288 800,504 784,660 : : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : : Austrian Winter Peas 2/ :Cwt : 1,300 104 Dry Edible Beans 2/ :" : 1,768 1,750 25,558 24,359 Dry Edible Peas 2/ :" : 1,448 12,270 Lentils 2/ :" : 917 2,411 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3/ :" : 580 : : Potatoes & Misc. : : Coffee (HI) :Lbs : 1,370 8,600 Ginger Root (HI) :" : 30,000 1,800 Hops :" : 1,971 2,013 80,630.1 80,878.7 Peppermint Oil :" : 92 5,499 Potatoes, All :Cwt : 395 412,742 Winter :" : 230 240 2,530 2,160 Spring :" : 293 291 20,132 21,325 Summer :" : 306 341 13,694 14,506 Fall :" : 409 376,386 Spearmint Oil :Lbs : 118 2,399 Sweet Potatoes :Cwt : 190 18,443 Taro (HI) 3/ :Lbs : 4,300 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop year. 2/ Yield in pounds. 3/ Yield is not estimated. Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2008-2009 (Metric Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested Crop :----------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Hectares : Grains & Hay : Barley : 1,713,460 1,467,810 1,524,470 1,271,540 Corn for Grain 2/ :34,796,060 35,222,190 31,824,820 32,378,030 Corn for Silage : 2,413,980 Hay, All 3/ : 24,306,490 24,353,030 Alfalfa : 8,490,400 8,491,210 All Other : 15,816,090 15,861,820 Oats : 1,301,890 1,278,010 564,540 577,090 Proso Millet : 210,440 163,900 186,160 Rice : 1,212,050 1,221,350 1,204,360 1,214,070 Rye : 509,910 508,700 108,860 112,500 Sorghum for Grain 2/ : 3,352,450 2,808,550 2,942,500 2,407,100 Sorghum for Silage : 165,110 Wheat, All 3/ :25,554,960 24,190,340 22,535,160 20,414,590 Winter :18,729,460 17,582,970 16,031,390 14,077,950 Durum : 1,105,210 1,033,980 1,045,720 992,700 Other Spring : 5,720,290 5,573,390 5,458,050 5,343,930 : Oilseeds : Canola : 409,140 342,770 400,240 333,460 Cottonseed 4/ : Flaxseed : 143,260 142,860 137,590 138,000 Mustard Seed : 32,170 21,650 28,940 20,440 Peanuts : 620,790 443,540 609,870 432,210 Rapeseed : 80 360 80 320 Safflower : 81,750 78,510 78,910 75,680 Soybeans for Beans :30,642,320 31,453,720 30,206,470 31,066,840 Sunflower : 1,018,400 849,040 969,640 808,170 : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : Cotton, All 3/ : 3,832,820 3,664,350 3,062,980 3,142,500 Upland : 3,762,400 3,603,760 2,994,710 3,083,330 Amer-Pima : 70,420 60,580 68,270 59,170 Sugarbeets : 441,440 479,560 406,550 466,810 Sugarcane : 351,270 349,130 Tobacco : 143,460 138,810 : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : Austrian Winter Peas : 7,080 8,300 3,240 3,930 Dry Edible Beans : 605,010 599,390 584,860 563,330 Dry Edible Peas : 357,140 356,410 342,890 340,300 Lentils : 109,670 165,920 106,430 161,470 Wrinkled Seed Peas 4/ : : Potatoes & Misc. : Coffee (HI) : 2,550 Ginger Root (HI) : 20 Hops : 16,550 16,260 Peppermint Oil : 24,280 Potatoes, All 3/ : 428,490 429,580 423,180 423,950 Winter : 4,450 3,640 4,450 3,640 Spring : 28,450 30,590 27,840 29,700 Summer : 19,020 17,810 18,130 17,200 Fall : 376,560 377,540 372,760 373,410 Spearmint Oil : 8,260 Sweet Potatoes : 41,760 43,180 39,380 41,800 Taro (HI) 5/ : 160 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop year. 2/ Area planted for all purposes. 3/ Total may not add due to rounding. 4/ Acreage is not estimated. 5/ Area is total hectares in crop, not harvested hectares. Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2008-2009 (Metric Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield : Production Crop :----------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Metric Tons : Grains & Hay : Barley : 3.42 3.54 5,214,450 4,500,970 Corn for Grain : 9.66 10.01 307,385,600 324,143,970 Corn for Silage : 41.95 101,259,050 Hay, All 2/ : 5.44 5.66 132,151,420 137,838,560 Alfalfa : 7.44 7.80 63,158,200 66,211,790 All Other : 4.36 4.52 68,993,210 71,626,770 Oats : 2.28 2.31 1,286,530 1,334,800 Proso Millet : 1.81 337,470 Rice : 7.67 7.89 9,241,170 9,579,010 Rye : 1.86 202,680 Sorghum for Grain : 4.08 4.02 11,998,040 9,666,090 Sorghum for Silage : 31.02 5,121,970 Wheat, All 2/ : 3.02 2.91 68,025,900 59,427,690 Winter : 3.17 2.97 50,835,990 41,839,760 Durum : 2.21 2.69 2,309,970 2,666,740 Other Spring : 2.73 2.79 14,879,930 14,921,190 : Oilseeds : Canola : 1.64 655,470 Cottonseed 3/ : 3,901,170 4,048,770 Flaxseed : 1.06 145,190 Mustard Seed : 0.65 18,710 Peanuts : 3.83 3.70 2,335,050 1,599,280 Rapeseed : 1.68 140 Safflower : 1.78 140,810 Soybeans for Beans : 2.67 2.80 80,535,520 87,067,190 Sunflower : 1.60 1,552,570 : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : Cotton, All 2/ : 0.91 0.92 2,790,200 2,875,490 Upland : 0.90 0.91 2,696,410 2,795,580 Amer-Pima : 1.37 1.35 93,800 79,900 Sugarbeets : 59.88 63.11 24,346,120 29,459,010 Sugarcane : 71.29 75.60 25,041,020 26,392,730 Tobacco : 2.53 2.56 363,100 355,920 : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : Austrian Winter Peas : 1.46 4,720 Dry Edible Beans : 1.98 1.96 1,159,290 1,104,910 Dry Edible Peas : 1.62 556,560 Lentils : 1.03 109,360 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3/ : 26,310 : Potatoes & Misc. : Coffee (HI) : 1.53 3,900 Ginger Root (HI) : 33.63 820 Hops : 2.21 2.26 36,570 36,690 Peppermint Oil : 0.10 2,490 Potatoes, All 2/ : 44.24 18,721,660 Winter : 25.78 26.90 114,760 97,980 Spring : 32.80 32.56 913,170 967,290 Summer : 34.26 38.26 621,150 657,980 Fall : 45.80 17,072,580 Spearmint Oil : 0.13 1,090 Sweet Potatoes : 21.25 836,560 Taro (HI) 3/ : 1,950 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop year. 2/ Production may not add due to rounding. 3/ Yield is not estimated. Fruits and Nuts Summary: Production, United States, 2007-2009 (Domestic Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : Production Crop : Units :----------------------------------------- : : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : 1,000 : : Citrus 2/ : : Grapefruit :Tons : 1,627 1,552 1,293 Lemons :" : 798 619 931 Oranges :" : 7,625 10,074 9,355 Tangelos (FL) :" : 56 68 52 Tangerines and Mandarins :" : 361 527 445 : : Noncitrus : : Apples :1,000 Lbs: 9,089.4 9,769.3 10,113.0 Apricots :Tons : 88.5 81.6 75.3 Bananas (HI) :Lbs : 25,600.0 17,400.0 Grapes :Tons : 7,057.3 7,303.3 7,029.0 Olives (CA) :" : 132.5 66.8 50.0 Papayas (HI) :Lbs : 33,400.0 33,500.0 Peaches :Tons : 1,127.2 1,133.3 1,078.3 Pears :" : 873.0 870.9 935.3 Prunes, Dried (CA) :" : 83.0 129.0 170.0 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA) :" : 12.1 15.5 18.3 : : Nuts & Misc. : : Almonds (CA) (shelled) :Lbs : 1,390,000 1,630,000 1,350,000 Hazelnuts (OR) (in-shell) :Tons : 37.0 32.0 Pecans (in-shell) :Lbs : 387,305 193,890 Walnuts (CA) (in-shell) :Tons : 328.0 436.0 Maple Syrup :Gals : 1,517 1,912 2,327 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop year, except citrus which is for the 2008-09 season. 2/ Production years are 2006-07, 2007-08, and 2008-09. Fruits and Nuts Summary: Production, United States, 2007-2009 (Metric Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Production Crop :-------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Metric tons : Citrus 2/ : Grapefruit : 1,475,990 1,407,950 1,172,990 Lemons : 723,930 561,550 844,590 Oranges : 6,917,280 9,138,980 8,486,710 Tangelos (FL) : 50,800 61,690 47,170 Tangerines and Mandarins : 327,490 478,090 403,700 : Noncitrus : Apples : 4,122,880 4,431,280 4,587,180 Apricots : 80,250 74,040 68,270 Bananas (HI) : 11,610 7,890 Grapes : 6,402,230 6,625,410 6,376,600 Olives (CA) : 120,200 60,600 45,360 Papayas (HI) : 15,150 15,200 Peaches : 1,022,530 1,028,120 978,250 Pears : 791,930 790,020 848,490 Prunes, Dried (CA) : 75,300 117,030 154,220 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA) : 10,980 14,060 16,600 : Nuts & Misc. : Almonds (CA) (shelled) : 630,490 739,360 612,350 Hazelnuts (OR) (in-shell) : 33,570 29,030 Pecans (in-shell) : 175,680 87,950 Walnuts (CA) (in-shell) : 297,560 395,530 Maple Syrup : 7,580 9,560 11,630 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop year, except citrus which is for the 2008-09 season. 2/ Production years are 2006-07, 2007-08, and 2008-09. July Weather Summary Despite well-below-normal temperatures, most Midwestern summer crops thrived during July due to frequent showers, abundant soil moisture reserves, and a lack of heat stress. However, unusually cool, dry weather plagued a small area centered on the upper Great Lakes region, including parts of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Dozens of Midwestern locations experienced a record-cool July, with temperatures averaging as much as 5 to 7 degrees below normal. Meanwhile, many Southern pastures and summer crops benefited from cool, showery July weather, following a June heat wave. Historic heat and drought persisted, however, in southern Texas, while pockets of dryness lingered or developed from the central Gulf Coast region into the middle and southern Atlantic States. Farther west, widespread showers and near- to below-normal temperatures covered the Plains, maintaining mostly favorable conditions for pastures and summer crops. Between rainfall events, the winter wheat harvest advanced northward across the Nation's mid-section. Elsewhere, a prolonged heat wave baked most areas west of the Rockies, hastening crop development but stressing some rain-fed small grains. The most intense heat - with temperatures averaging at least 5 degrees above normal - was observed across parts of the Desert Southwest and the Pacific Northwest. July Agricultural Summary The month of July delivered below average rainfall to much of the country west of the Rocky Mountains, as well as the Great Lakes, south Texas, and the Southeast. Conversely, much of the Delta and northern half of Texas had rainfall accumulations greater than 200 percent of normal. Above average temperatures prevailed west of the Rocky Mountains, in Texas, along much of the Gulf Coast, and in Florida. Locations in Washington and California experienced average temperature recordings as many as 8 degrees above normal. In contrast, cooler temperatures settled in from the northern and central Great Plains eastward to the Atlantic Coast, with average temperatures in the central Corn Belt dipping to as many as 8 degrees below normal. Development was slow in the Nation's corn crop following considerable planting delays earlier in the season. Acreage in the silking stage advanced from 8 percent on July 5 to 76 percent on August 2, thirteen points, or 1 week, behind the 5-year average. As July began, silking had yet to begin and was behind normal in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Double-digit silking progress was evident mid-month throughout much of the Corn Belt; however, large phenological delays remained in Illinois and Indiana. In Illinois, the second largest corn-producing State, silking was 2 weeks behind the normal pace on August 2. Seven percent of this year's corn crop was at or beyond the dough stage on July 26 and had reached 14 percent complete by August 2, slightly behind last year and 15 points behind the 5-year average. Doughing had yet to begin in Minnesota and North Dakota, leaving progress over 1 week behind normal in both States. Overall, the condition of the corn crop declined 3 points during July, with 68 percent rated good to excellent on August 2. As July began, sorghum producers were busy planting the last of their intended acreage for the 2009 crop season. On July 5, ninety-seven percent of the crop was in the ground, compared with 96 percent both last year and for the 5-year average. Twenty-six percent of the crop was at or beyond the heading stage on July 5. Heading crept forward during the first half of the month, with just 5 percent of the crop developing heads from July 5 to July 19. By August 2, nearly half of the crop was headed. One-fifth of the sorghum crop was colored on July 5; however, progress was limited to Colorado, Louisiana, and Texas. Coloring advanced rapidly in the Delta during the week ending July 26 despite cooler than normal temperatures. On August 2, thirty-one percent of the sorghum crop was at or beyond the coloring stage, slightly behind last year but 1 point ahead of the 5-year average. In Kansas, the largest sorghum-producing State, this year's crop had yet to reach the coloring stage and was over a week behind the normal pace. Overall, the condition of the sorghum crop declined slightly during July, with 50 percent rated good to excellent on August 2. In Texas, the second largest sorghum-producing State, insect pressure stressed the crop toward the end of the month. Slightly more than three-quarters of the 2009 oat crop was headed on July 5 and by July 19 heading was 97 percent complete, 1 point behind last year and the 5-year average. By July 5, producers had harvested 10 percent of their oat acreage, on par with last year's and the normal pace. Harvest was complete on 31 percent of this year's acreage by August 2, slightly behind last year and 20 points, or over 1 week, behind the average. In Texas, the largest oat-producing State, harvest was complete by July 19, two points ahead of the 5-year average. In North Dakota, harvest had yet to begin by August 2, and was over 2 weeks behind, following planting and crop development delays earlier in the growing season. Overall, oat conditions declined 3 points during July, with 56 percent rated good to excellent on August 2. Heading in this year's barley crop was 27 percent complete on July 5, twenty-seven points behind last year's pace and 34 points behind the 5-year average. Ideal growing conditions in many of the barley-growing States allowed for substantial head development throughout the month. In 21 days, 68 percent of the crop began heading, leaving progress at 95 percent complete on July 26, just 1 point behind last year and 2 points behind normal. Overall, barley conditions improved slightly during July. On August 2, seventy-eight percent of the crop was rated in good to excellent condition, compared with 53 percent a year ago. The winter wheat harvest continued to progress behind the normal pace, beginning the month with 56 percent complete on July 5, compared with 59 percent for the 5-year average. Sunny days provided ample time for fieldwork as producers in Colorado, Nebraska, and Ohio harvested 25 percent or more of their acreage during the week ending July 19. By August 2, eighty-five percent of the winter wheat crop was harvested, on par with last year but 5 points behind the average. Harvest was complete or nearly complete in most States, but less than 40 percent complete in Idaho, Montana, and Washington. By July 5, thirty percent of the spring wheat crop had reached the heading stage or beyond, 24 points behind last year and 35 points behind the 5-year average. Despite rapid mid-month head development under ideal growing conditions, progress remained behind the average pace in Minnesota, Montana, and the Dakotas as of July 19. On August 2, heading, at 98 percent, was virtually complete, 2 points behind last year and the average. Harvest began in most States toward the end of July, and was 3 percent complete on August 2, two points behind last year and 12 points behind the 5-year average. Progress was most advanced in South Dakota and Washington, but had yet to begin in Montana and North Dakota by month's end. Overall, spring wheat conditions declined slightly during July, with 71 percent rated good to excellent on August 2. Rice acreage at or beyond the heading stage reached 9 percent complete on July 5, compared with 8 percent last year and 11 percent for the 5-year average. In California and Missouri, heading did not begin until the week ending July 19, leaving progress over 2 weeks behind the normal pace. By August 2, heading was complete in 41 percent of the rice crop, 2 points ahead of last year but 12 points slower than the average. Above average temperatures pushed development in California's crop which overcame a significant delay to end the month, along with Texas, ahead of the 5-year average. Overall, rice conditions improved 7 points during July, with 62 percent rated good to excellent on August 2. This year's soybean crop was 96 percent emerged on July 5, two points ahead of last year but 2 points behind the 5-year average. In Iowa, the largest soybean-producing State, emergence was stagnate at the end of June and into July as producers in the southeastern part of the State continued to battle soggy fields in an effort to plant their intended acreage. Fourteen percent of the Nation's soybean acreage was at or beyond the blooming stage on July 5, slightly ahead of last year but 10 points behind the average. The crop in the Delta States of Louisiana and Mississippi was the most advanced. Rapid bloom development was evident mid-month in the western Corn Belt; however, progress remained behind the normal pace. Seventy-six percent of the crop was at the blooming stage or beyond by August 2. Pod set began during the latter half of the month, and was evident in 20 percent of the soybean fields on July 26. By August 2, pods were set on 36 percent of all soybean acreage, on par with last year but 18 points, or 1 week, behind the 5-year average. Overall, soybean conditions improved 1 point during July, with 67 percent rated good to excellent on August 2. Peanuts continued to develop behind the 5-year average pace, with 30 percent of the crop pegging on July 5. Significant mid-month delays were seen in Georgia and Oklahoma where hot temperatures and depleted soil moisture levels held progress to 17 and 16 points behind normal, respectively, on July 12. Pegging was active across most of the growing region toward the end of the month, with the most rapid development evident in Texas during the week ending July 26. By August 2, eighty-one percent of the crop had reached the pegging stage, 7 points behind last year and 8 points, or slightly more than 1 week, behind the average. Overall, peanut conditions improved significantly during July. Sixty-nine percent of the crop was rated good to excellent on August 2, compared with 58 percent on July 5 and 60 percent last year. Squaring in the 2009 cotton crop progressed at a near-normal pace throughout the month, beginning the month 1 point ahead of normal on July 5, then slowing to equal the average pace on July 26, only to jump ahead by 1 point with squares on 94 percent of the crop by August 2. Bolls were set on 14 percent of this year's cotton acreage by July 5, leaving progress 4 points behind normal. The boll setting pace remained behind during the month, with 65 percent of the crop at or beyond the stage on August 2, three points behind the average. Overall, cotton conditions improved 8 points during July, with 50 percent rated good to excellent on August 2. Crop Comments Corn: Planted area for all purposes, at 87.0 million acres, is unchanged from June but up 1 percent from 2008. Growers expect to harvest 80.0 million acres for grain, down slightly from June but up 2 percent from last year. As of August 2, sixty-eight percent of the crop was rated in good to excellent condition in the 18 major corn producing States, up 2 percentage points from a year ago. Regionally, conditions were better than last year in the central Great Plains and western Corn Belt where mild temperatures and adequate soil moisture provided favorable growing conditions. Conditions were also improved across much of the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys and Atlantic Coast where beneficial moisture this year contrasted with exceptionally dry conditions last year. Crop conditions were worse than a year ago in the central Corn Belt and Great Lakes region where excessive spring moisture delayed planting and below normal temperatures slowed corn emergence and development. The August 1 corn objective yield data indicate a record high number of ears per acre for the combined 10 objective yield States (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin). Record high ear counts are forecast in all objective yield States except Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Planting progressed behind the normal pace, similar to last year, as cool, wet spring weather delayed fieldwork in many areas. Warmer weather in late April helped accelerate fieldwork in the western Corn Belt; however, planting was limited across much of the Midwest and northern Great Plains due to cool, soggy soils. By May 10, corn planting was 48 percent complete, the same as last year but 23 points behind the 5-year average. Planting in the central and eastern Corn Belt and Ohio Valley ranged from 44 points behind normal in Kentucky and Michigan to 74 points behind in Illinois. Planting was 50 points behind schedule in North Dakota. Conversely, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Iowa were ahead of their average planting pace by 12, 8, and 5 points, respectively. The return of dry, warm weather in late May allowed producers to make rapid planting progress in the Corn Belt and Great Plains, and by May 31, planting was 93 percent complete compared with the average of 97 percent. Growers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Dakota planted over two-thirds of their corn acreage between May 10 and May 31. Crop emergence lagged behind average due to the slow planting pace. On May 24, emergence was evident on 52 percent of the acreage, 4 points ahead of last year but 19 points behind normal. Below normal temperatures across much of the Corn Belt and northern Great Plains continued to slow crop emergence and development. On August 2, seventy-six percent of the acreage had reached the silking stage or beyond, down 13 points from the average. Development was behind normal in all States expect Colorado and North Carolina. North Dakota, Michigan, and South Dakota were 48, 36, and 21 points behind their averages, respectively, while Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin were each 17 points behind. Sorghum: Production is forecast at 381 million bushels, down 19 percent from last year. Expected area for harvest as grain is forecast at 5.95 million acres, down 18 percent from 2008. Based on August 1 conditions, yield is forecast at 64.0 bushels per acre, down 1.0 bushel from last year. In Kansas, the top producing State, yields are expected to increase by 1.0 bushel from last year, while in Texas, the second leading State in sorghum production, yields are expected to decrease 5 bushels per acre. Sorghum developed behind the normal pace throughout the growing region in many States and was 49 percent headed and 31 percent coloring as of August 2. Crop development was significantly behind the normal pace in Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota. As of August 2, one-half of the Nation's sorghum crop was rated good to excellent, equal to the ratings a year earlier. Oats: Production is forecast at 92.0 million bushels, slightly above the July 1 forecast and 4 percent above last year's record low 88.6 million bushels. If realized, this will be the third lowest production on record. Based on conditions as of August 1, the yield is forecast at 64.5 bushels per acre, up 0.5 bushel from last month's forecast and up 1.0 bushel from 2008. Growers expect to harvest 1.43 million acres for grain or seed, unchanged from last month but up 2 percent from last year. If realized, this will be the second smallest harvested area on record. With the exception of Texas, crop development has run significantly behind normal this year. As of August 2, thirty-one percent of the oat acreage was harvested, 3 points behind last year's pace and 20 points behind the 5-year average. By month's end, Texas producers had completed harvest while harvest had yet to begin in North Dakota, as cool weather this spring delayed planting and crop development. On August 2, fifty-six percent of the oat crop in the 9 major producing States was rated as good to excellent, compared with 57 percent last year. Barley: Production for 2009 is forecast at 207 million bushels, up 2 percent from the previous forecast but down 14 percent from 2008. Based on conditions as of August 1, the average yield for the U.S. is forecast at 65.8 bushels per acre, up 1.1 bushels from the previous forecast and 2.2 bushels from a year ago. Area harvested for grain or seed, at 3.14 million acres, is unchanged from the previous forecast but down 17 percent from 2008. Record setting yields are expected in Arizona, Kansas, and Wyoming, while a record tying yield is expected in Idaho. Ideal conditions in most barley-growing States allowed for substantial head development during the month. Harvest was underway in most States by the end of the month. On August 2, seventy-eight percent of this year's crop was rated in good to excellent condition, compared with 53 percent a year ago. Winter Wheat: Production is forecast at 1.54 billion bushels, up 1 percent from the July 1 forecast but down 18 percent from 2008. Based on August 1 conditions, the U.S. yield is forecast at 44.2 bushels per acre, up 0.4 bushel from last month but 3.0 bushels below last year. Expected grain area totals 34.8 million acres, down 12 percent from last year but unchanged from last month. Harvest in the 18 major producing States was 85 percent complete by August 2. This was equal to last year but 5 points behind the 5-year average. Harvest was virtually complete by the end of July in all Hard Red Winter States except Montana, where harvest was 38 points behind normal. Yield forecasts were unchanged from last month in Montana, Nebraska, and Texas. Forecasted yield in Colorado, Kansas, and Oklahoma increased from last month. Harvest in the Soft Red Winter growing area was virtually complete by the end of July. Yield forecasts are down from last month in Missouri, up in Ohio, and unchanged in Illinois. Yield forecasts in the Pacific Northwest States are at or above the previous month's level. Harvest progress was ahead of normal in Oregon but behind the 5-year average in Idaho and Washington. Warmer than normal temperatures in Washington helped harvest progress to near normal. Durum Wheat: Production is forecast at 98.0 million bushels, up 21 percent from last month and 15 percent above 2008. The U.S. yield is forecast at 39.9 bushels per acre, 6.8 bushels above last month and 7.1 bushels above last year. If realized, this will be a record yield, 0.2 bushel higher than the previous record set in 1992. Area harvested for grain is expected to total 2.45 million acres, unchanged from last month but down 5 percent from last year. The yield forecast is up from last month in Montana and North Dakota. If realized, North Dakota's yield of 34.0 bushels per acre will be tied for the fourth highest on record. Crop development was behind average in Montana and North Dakota. With harvest complete in Arizona and California, yields remain unchanged from last month. Other Spring Wheat: Production is forecast at 548 million bushels, up 8 percent from July and up slightly from 2008. The U.S. yield is forecast at 41.5 bushels per acre, up 3.2 bushels from last month and 1.0 bushel above last year. If realized, this will be the third highest yield on record. Area harvested for grain is expected to total 13.2 million acres, unchanged from last month but down 2 percent from last year. Harvest in the 6 major producing States was 3 percent complete by August 2. This was 2 percentage points behind last year and 12 points behind the 5-year average. A cool, wet spring delayed planting and has kept crop development behind normal for all States. In North Dakota, only 25 percent of the crop was turning color as of August 2, fifty percentage points behind the 5-year average. Forecasted yields were up from last month in all major producing States. If realized, North Dakota's yield of 40.0 bushels per acre will be the third highest on record. Peanuts: Production is forecast at 3.53 billion pounds, down 32 percent from last year and down 4 percent from 2007. Area for harvest is expected to total 1.07 million acres, unchanged from June but down 29 percent from 2008. Yields are expected to average 3,301 pounds per acre, down 115 pounds from last year's record yield but would be the second highest yield on record if realized. Planted acreage, at 1.10 million, is unchanged from the June estimate. Production in the Southeast States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina) is expected to total 2.64 billion pounds, down 30 percent from last year's production. Alabama's forecast of 3,300 pounds per acre, unchanged from last year, is the only State in the region not showing a decline in yield from 2008. Georgia, the largest peanut-producing State, has an expected yield of 3,300 pounds per acre, down 100 pounds from the 2008 average. As of August 1, crop development in the region was behind normal due to planting delays in the spring caused by wet field conditions. Despite the delay in development, the majority of the acreage was rated in fair to good condition as of August 2. Virginia-North Carolina production is forecast at 285 million pounds, down 35 percent from last year. Yield is forecast at 3,314 pounds per acre, down 307 pounds from the previous year. The North Carolina forecasted yield of 3,300 pounds per acre is down 400 pounds from 2008, while the Virginia forecast of 3,400 pounds, is up 100 pounds from last year and represents a new record for the Commonwealth if realized. Acreage for harvest is forecast at 86,000, down 29 percent from 2008. Southwest peanut production (New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) is expected to total 601 million pounds, down 37 percent from 2008. Yields are expected to average 3,374 pounds per acre in 2009, down 27 pounds from last year's average of 3,401 pounds. Area for harvest is forecast at 178,000 acres, down 36 percent from the previous year. As of August 2, ninety-two percent of the Texas acreage was pegging, 6 percentage points ahead of the five-year average. Rice: Production is forecast at 211 million cwt, up 4 percent from 2008 and 6 percent higher than the total produced in 2007. Area for harvest is expected to total 3.00 million acres, unchanged from June, but up 1 percent from last year. Rice planted area at 3.02 million acres is also unchanged from the June estimate. The U.S. yield is forecast at 7,039 pounds per acre, up 193 pounds from 2008. If realized, this would be the second highest U.S. yield on record. Expected yields are up compared with last year in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri. Louisiana's expected yield of 6,300 pounds per acre would be a new State record if realized. California yields are forecast to be down 120 pounds per acre from 2008 while Texas yields are expected to be down 100 pounds. As of August 2, forty-one percent of the U.S. acreage was headed, 12 percentage points behind the five-year average pace. Sixty-two percent of the U.S. acreage was rated in good to excellent condition as of August 2, compared with 71 percent rated in these two categories a year earlier. Crop development was well behind normal in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Missouri mainly due to delayed plantings as growers battled wet field conditions this past spring. These States also report delays in development as a result of below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation in July. Soybeans: Area planted, at a record high 77.7 million acres, is up slightly from June and up 3 percent from last year. Producers expect to harvest 76.8 million acres, up slightly from June and up 3 percent from 2008. Harvested area, if realized, will be the largest on record. As of August 2, sixty-seven percent of the U.S. soybean crop was rated in good to excellent condition, 4 percentage points above the same week in 2008. Good to excellent ratings increased during July by more than 10 points in Kansas and Mississippi. Meanwhile, the largest decline in condition ratings during the month occurred in Wisconsin, where dry weather during July led to a 24 point decrease in the percent rated good to excellent. Yields are forecast above or unchanged from 2008 levels in all States except Alabama, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina. If realized, the forecasted yield in Mississippi will be a record high and the forecasted yield in Ohio will tie the previous record high. Soybean planting began slowly as wet, cool weather during April across most of the major growing areas delayed progress. Heavy rains during early May continued to delay planting progress, but conditions did improve around the middle of the month to allow significant progress to be made. However, heavy rains returned the last week of May to again slow planting progress. As of May 31, only 66 percent of intended soybeans had been planted, 13 points behind the 5-year average, with progress in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Dakota, and Tennessee at least 28 points behind normal. A pattern of wet weather continued to hamper progress into early June, but conditions during the latter part of June allowed planting to reach 96 percent by June 28. Due to the late planting, emergence of the crop lagged behind normal throughout the month. As of June 28, plant emergence was at 91 percent, 4 points behind normal. Emergence was the furthest behind in Illinois, where only 76 percent of the crop had emerged by the end of June, 20 points behind the 5-year average. In general, the U.S. crop developed favorably during July, but progress remained behind average as cooler than normal temperatures for much of the month slowed development. As of August 2, seventy-six percent of the Nation's crop was blooming, unchanged from last year but 10 points behind normal. Thirty-six percent of the acreage was setting pods by August 2, on pace with last year but 18 percent behind the 5-year average. The percentage of the crop setting pods was behind normal in all States and was at least 35 percentage points behind normal in Illinois, Michigan, and North Dakota. Cotton: Upland cotton growers planted 8.91 million acres, unchanged from the June estimate but down 4 percent from a year ago. Growers expected to harvest 7.62 million acres, up 3 percent from last year. American-Pima cotton producers planted 149,700 acres, up slightly from June but down 14 percent from last year. Expected harvested area, at 146,200 acres, is down 13 percent from last year. Producers in the Southeastern States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia) finished planting in the middle of June. Crop development was behind normal in Alabama and Georgia where a wet spring delayed planting and progress. In North Carolina, the crop was developing normally, while in Virginia, crop development was behind last year and normal. Throughout the region, the crop was rated in mostly fair to good condition by month's end. Upland growers in the Delta States (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee) finished planting by the middle of June. Due to the later planted crop, development was slightly behind normal throughout the region. On August 2, 2009, the crop was rated in mostly fair to good condition except in Arkansas and Tennessee where over 60 percent of the crop is in good to excellent condition. Planting was complete in Texas by mid-June. In South Texas, producers are battling extreme drought conditions. In South Texas, harvest was underway by late July.. In the Panhandle, continual heat coupled with timely rains allowed the crop to develop ahead of normal. The crop was rated in mostly fair to good condition throughout the month. Texas producers have abandoned 1.20 million of the 4.90 million acres planted due to adverse weather conditions throughout the State. In Oklahoma and Kansas, the crop received beneficial rains in mid-July and was reported to be in mostly fair to good condition by month's end. The crop is developing slightly ahead of normal. Upland cotton planting in California and Arizona was complete by mid-June. The crop is developing normally and was rated in mostly good to excellent condition throughout the month. American-Pima production is forecast at 367,000 bales, down 15 percent from last year. The U.S. yield is forecast at 1,205 pounds per harvested acre, down 21 pounds from last year. California growers expect to harvest 330,000 bales, down 18 percent from last year. The crop is progressing normally throughout Arizona and California and is reported in fair to good condition. Ginnings totaled 5,150 running bales prior to August 1, in comparison to 13,050 running bales ginned prior to August 1 of 2008. Running bales ginned for 2007 was not published to avoid disclosing individual data. Dry Beans: U.S. dry edible bean production is forecast at 24.4 million cwt for 2009, down 5 percent from last year and 2007. Planted area is forecast at 1.48 million acres, up 2 percent from the June Acreage report but down 1 percent from a year ago. Harvested area is forecast at 1.39 million acres, down slightly from June and 4 percent below the previous year's harvested acreage. The average U.S. yield is forecast at 1,750 pounds per acre, a decrease of 18 pounds from 2008. Production is forecast to be lower than 2008 in 6 of the 18 producing States, with the three largest producing States, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Michigan, anticipating lower production than a year ago. Planted acreage for Navy beans decreased by 22 percent from a year ago, while Pinto bean planted area increased 4 percent. Great Northern plantings dropped 25 percent from 2008. In North Dakota, late planting and below normal temperatures during June and July delayed crop development. As of August 2, only 26 percent of the crop was setting pods and beyond compared with 42 percent last year and the five- year average of 57 percent. Michigan dry bean planting started the week of May 18 and was complete by the end of June. Planting did slow in mid-June due to excessive rains. There was some replanting into July. The crop condition was rated 44 percent good to excellent for the week ending August 2 compared with 42 percent a year earlier. As of August 2, Minnesota dry bean conditions were rated 68 percent good to excellent. Topsoil moisture was 46 percent short or very short and 54 percent adequate. Alfalfa and Alfalfa Mixtures: Production is forecast at 73.0 million tons, up 5 percent from last year. Yields are expected to average 3.48 tons per acre, slightly higher than the 3.32 tons last year. Harvested area is forecast at 21.0 million acres, unchanged from June but down 2,000 acres from the previous year's acreage. Yields are within 1 ton of last year in all States, with the majority of the States showing an increase or no change. Only six of the major-producing States decreased from last year: Arizona, California, Illinois, New York, Utah, and Wisconsin. Other Hay: Production is forecast at 79.0 million tons, up 4 percent from last year. Based on August 1 conditions, yields are expected to average 2.01 tons per acre, up 0.06 tons from last year. Harvested area, at 39.2 million acres, is unchanged from June but up 113,000 acres from the previous year. Higher moisture levels in the eastern portions of the U.S. and the Pacific Northwest increased yields from last year. Moisture deficiencies have reduced yields in several of the major-producing central States, including Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas. Tobacco: U.S. all tobacco production for 2009 is forecast at 785 million pounds, down 2 percent from 2008. Area harvested is forecast at 343,000 acres, 3 percent below last year. Yields for 2009 are expected to average 2,288 pounds per acre, 30 pounds greater than 2008. Flue-cured tobacco production is expected to total 491 million pounds, up 5 percent from the previous forecast but down 2 percent from 2008. Growers plan to harvest 214,500 acres in 2009, down 4 percent from last year but unchanged from the previous forecast. Yields are expected to average 2,291 pounds per acre, up 113 pounds from the July 1 forecast and 52 pounds greater than a year ago. Growers in North Carolina expect production to total 390 million pounds, up 1 percent from 2008. In Georgia, yield is forecast at 1,700 pounds per acre, a decrease of 400 pounds from 2008 due to dry conditions and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus. Burley production is expected to total 208 million pounds, 3 percent above last year. Burley growers plan to harvest 98,800 acres, up 1 percent from 2008. If realized, this will be the second lowest burley tobacco acreage on record behind only last year. Yields are expected to average 2,107 pounds per acre, up 40 pounds from last year. Growers in Kentucky expect production to total 157 million pounds, up 7 percent from 2008. Fire-cured tobacco production is expected to total 53.8 million pounds, down 13 percent from the 2008 crop. Growers plan to harvest 16,550 acres, down 11 percent from a year ago. The expected average yield is 3,253 pounds per acre, down 91 pounds from the previous year. Tennessee growers report excellent moisture levels for their Fire-cured tobacco crop. Southern Maryland Belt Tobacco production in Pennsylvania is expected to total 4.94 million pounds, up 31 percent from 2008. A total of 2,100 acres is expected to be harvested, up 17 percent from a year ago. Average yields, at 2,350 pounds per acre, are expected to increase 250 pounds from last year. Dark air-cured tobacco is expected to total 17.6 million pounds, down 31 percent from 2008. Growers plan to harvest 6,100 acres, 28 percent lower than last year. Yields are expected to average 2,882 pounds per acre, down 99 pounds from a year ago. Kentucky contract acreage was cut sharply this season. All Cigar type production is expected to total 8.70 million pounds, up 3 percent from last year. Growers of cigar type tobacco plan to harvest 4,950 acres, 3 percent below a year ago. Overall, yield is expected to average 1,758 pounds per acre, up 99 pounds from 2008. Sugarbeets: Production of sugarbeets for the 2009 crop year is forecast at 32.5 million tons, up 21 percent from last year and 2 percent above 2007. Production forecasts increased from last year in all estimating States except Michigan. Planted area is estimated at 1.19 million acres, up 1 percent from the June Acreage report and 9 percent above last year. Growers expect to harvest 1.15 million acres, up 2 percent from the June forecast and up 15 percent from last year. Expected yield is forecast at 28.2 tons per acre, up 1.5 tons from 2008. If realized, this will set a new record high yield. Record yields are expected in California, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, and Wyoming, while a record tying yield is expected in North Dakota. Sugarcane: Production of sugarcane for sugar and seed is forecast at 29.1 million tons, up 5 percent from last year. Expected production increases in Florida and Texas more than offset the expected decreases in Hawaii and Louisiana. Producers intend to harvest 862,700 acres for sugar and seed during the 2009 crop season, up 8,700 acres from the June Acreage report but down 5,300 acres from last year. Expected yield is forecast at 33.7 tons per acre, up 1.9 tons from 2008. Prunes and Plums: Production in Idaho, Michigan, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 18,300 tons, up 18 percent from last year. Oregon's forecast, at 9,000 tons, is 20 percent above last year. Overall production has bounced back from the devastating growing season that hit the State's fruit crop two years ago. Washington's production is forecast at 4,500 tons, up 29 percent from 2008. Washington prune producers experienced a cool, late spring this year. Overall, spring and summer growing conditions have been very good. Some growers reported scattered frost damage. Idaho production is forecast at 2,100 tons, down 5 percent from 2008. Freezes and hailstorms affected the prune and plum crop in Idaho. Michigan production is forecast at 2,700 tons, up 17 percent from 2008. Michigan growers reported the plum crop is in good condition. Papayas: Hawaii fresh papaya production is estimated at 2.60 million pounds for June 2009, down 1 percent from May but 10 percent higher than June 2008. Total crop area for June is estimated at 2,075 acres, down 9 percent from May but 2 percent above June 2008. Harvested area totaled 1,315 acres, down 7 percent from the previous month but unchanged from last year. Weather during June was mostly hot and sunny, which was favorable for fruit development and ripening. Trade wind showers helped replenish soil moisture levels, which were low due to lack of rain the previous month. Field preparation for new plantings continued and orchard conditions remained fair to good. Hops: Hop production in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 80.9 million pounds for 2009, up slightly from last year=s 80.6 million pounds and 34 percent more than 2007. Area strung for harvest, at 40,177 acres, is down 2 percent from 2008. Yield is estimated at 2,013 pounds per acre for the Pacific Northwest, 42 pounds more than 2008. Washington=s yield is forecast at 2,100 pounds per acre for the 2009 crop, 28 pounds more than last year. Oregon=s yield is forecast at 1,770 pounds per acre, up 201 pounds from 2008. In Idaho, yields are forecast to average 1,740 pounds per acre, 101 pounds lower than a year ago. This year=s hop crop is reported to be in mostly good condition. Overall, the crop is expected to range between average to above average as temperatures have cooled and alphas increased to mature levels. Water supplies were reported as good. Some mildew problems have been present this season and there has been some mite pressure, particularly in Washington. Aphids have not been a problem this season due to the extreme heat. Hop growers expect to start harvest by mid-to-late August. Olives: The 2009 California olive crop is forecast at 50,000 tons, down 25 percent from last year's crop of 66,800 tons. The Manzanillo and Sevillano varieties are expected to account for approximately 76 percent and 8 percent of total production, respectively. All other varieties account for the remainder. The 2009 olive crop looked promising early in the growing season, with a heavy bloom and strong fruit set. However, conditions quickly deteriorated due to several spring freezes, extreme temperature changes, and water stress to trees. The most severe impact was on the crop in the San Joaquin Valley, where many growers were evaluating whether harvesting this year's crop would be economically feasible. Peaches: The August 2009 forecast of U.S. peach production is 1.08 million tons, up 1 percent from the July 1 forecast but 5 percent below 2008. South Carolina=s forecast, at 65,000 tons, is up 5,000 tons from the July 1 forecast and last season=s crop. Eighty percent of the peach crop has been harvested thus far and harvest is running well ahead of the five-year average. Crop condition has been rated mainly as good. New Jersey=s production remained unchanged from the July 1 forecast and last season=s estimate. Growing conditions during the spring and summer months were favorable. Fruit sizing was aided by moderate temperatures and sufficient moisture. Early varieties produced well with excellent quality reported. Pennsylvania crop conditions were reported to be very good, with peach harvest underway. Forecasted production is up 9 percent from July 1 and 30 percent above 2008. Washington experienced a cold winter and a cool, late spring. Scattered damage from April frosts was reported and several growers reported bud damage due to an early October 2008 freeze. Irrigation water has been adequate all season. Forecasted production remains unchanged from July 1, but up 19 percent from a year ago. Rainfall early in the spring and summer created good growing conditions for Michigan's peach crop. Although cool summer temperatures and additional rainfall provided favorable conditions for disease development, many growers expect a full crop of both fresh and processing peaches. Peach harvest was underway with forecasted production showing no change from a month ago but 43 percent above last season. The U.S. Freestone crop is forecast at 638,340 tons, up 1 percent from last month but 10 percent below last year. The California Freestone forecast, which is carried forward from July 1, at 350,000 tons, is down 19 percent from 2008. California=s Clingstone forecast, also carried forward from July 1, is 440,000 tons, up 3 percent from last season. Apples: The U.S. apple forecast for the 2009 crop year is 10.1 billion pounds, up 4 percent from last year. Mostly favorable weather conditions for apple production were reported by growers in the apple estimating States. Production in the Western States (AZ, CA, CO, ID, OR, UT, and WA) is forecast at 6.36 billion pounds, down 1 percent from last year. Washington production, which makes up 57 percent of the U.S. total, is forecast at 5.80 billion pounds, unchanged from last year. Washington producers reported more favorable growing conditions this year compared with the previous season. Most producers reported a very good bloom and fruit set. California apple production is forecast at 330 million pounds, 8 percent below last year. California growers reported low pest and disease pressure, and very good quality. Oregon's production is forecast at 110 million pounds, 8 percent below 2008. Growers reported their crop to be fair to good quality with a good fruit set. However, some growers reported fruit quality problems due to extreme high temperatures. Production in the Eastern States (CT, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, NC, PA, RI, VT, VA, and WV) is forecast at 2.40 billion pounds, down 2 percent from last year. The apple crop in New York is forecast at 1.27 billion pounds, up 2 percent from 2008. Across New York, producers reported mostly good crop conditions. Pennsylvania's forecast, at 488 million pounds, is 11 percent higher than last year. Growers reported a good crop with some reports of scabs on their fruit and fire blight. Virginia's production is forecast at 200 million pounds, 13 percent lower than last year. The growing season began with mild winter temperatures and normal precipitation in April and May. Fruit sizing is good. North Carolina's crop is forecast at 115 million pounds, down 30 percent from last year's large crop. Wet conditions during bloom negatively affected the crop. Some growers also reported crop damage from a spring freeze. Production in the Central States (IL, IN, IA, KY, MI, MN, MO, OH, TN, and WI) is forecast at 1.35 billion pounds, an increase of 48 percent from 2008. Michigan's production forecast is 1.05 billion pounds, up 75 percent from the previous year. If realized, this will result in a record high yield. Fruit size is large due to plentiful moisture. There was little spring frost damage, and insect damage is below average. While the very wet spring has caused scab in many blocks, growers report the problem is not as widespread as originally anticipated. Ohio's forecast is 99.0 million pounds, 5 percent below 2008. Growing conditions since the beginning of the year have been wet and cool. Several operators reported damage to their apple crop from a late freeze this spring, as well as hail damage from storms this summer. Production in Wisconsin is forecast at 58.5 million pounds, up 3 percent from 2008. Despite overall dry conditions, growers are expecting a better crop than last year. Recent rains aided in improving crop conditions. Growers in many areas reported a good fruit set. However, there were several reports of scab problems. Pears: U.S. pear production for 2009 is forecast at 935,300 tons, up 7 percent from last year and 2007. Bartlett pear production for California, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 448,000 tons, 6 percent above the June forecast and 7 percent more than a year ago. Other pear production in the Pacific Coast States is expected to total 470,000 tons, 8 percent above last year. Bartlett production for California is forecast at 195,000 tons, up 3 percent from the June forecast but unchanged from 2008. Weather has provided good growing conditions for the pear crop with no extreme hot temperatures. Harvest is nearing completion in the Sacramento Valley, while Lake and Mendocino Counties are in the early stages of harvesting. In Washington, Bartlett production is forecast at 190,000 tons, up 12 percent from the June 1 forecast and 14 percent above the previous season. Ideal weather conditions have prevailed with little frost damage reported. Irrigation water has been adequate this season. Fruit quality has been reported as excellent. Other pear production in Washington is forecast at 240,000 tons, 13 percent above a year ago. Ideal weather conditions have prevailed throughout the season. In Oregon, other pear production is forecast at 175,000 tons, unchanged from last year. Growers reported good conditions for fruit production thus far and have not experienced major pest problems. The pear crop in New York is forecast at 12,500 tons, up 21 percent from last year. As of August 2, pear condition across the State was rated 9 percent poor, 14 percent fair, 23 percent good, and 54 percent excellent. Some Pennsylvania producers reported better conditions than a year ago, while others experienced hail, frost, and fire blight damage. At 4,800 tons, Pennsylvania's production forecast has doubled from a season ago. Coffee: Hawaii coffee production is estimated at 8.60 million pounds (parchment basis) for the 2008-09 season, up 15 percent from the previous year. Favorable weather conditions contributed to the increase in production from the previous season, which was negatively impacted by erratic weather conditions in Kona, along with heavy pruning and insect infestation, resulting in reduced production. Bean quality was reported as fair to good. Puerto Rico coffee production for the 2008-09 season is estimated at 16.5 million pounds (parchment basis), down 6 percent from the previous season. Heavy rain, landslides, flooding, and high winds from a tropical depression last September had a negative impact on the 2008-09 coffee crop. Grapes: U.S. grape production for 2009 is forecast at 7.03 million tons, down 4 percent from last year. California leads the U.S. in grape production with 89 percent of the total. Washington and New York are the next largest producing States, with 6 percent and 2 percent, respectively. California=s all grape forecast, at 6.25 million tons, is unchanged from the July forecast. Washington growers expect to harvest 395,000 tons, up 13 percent from a year ago, while New York growers expect to harvest 19 percent less than last year, at 140,000 tons. California=s wine type grape production is expected to total 3.30 million tons, 53 percent of California=s total grape crop. The production forecast for wine type varieties is up 8 percent from a year ago. Overall, bunch counts are up from 2008, with the most significant increases in Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rubired, Ruby Cabernet, and Syrah varieties. California=s raisin type grape production is forecast at 2.10 million tons, 34 percent of California=s total grape crop. Production of raisin varieties is down 16 percent from 2008, due primarily to lower bunch counts. The wetter than normal conditions early in the summer also caused mildew problems for many growers. California=s table type grape production is forecast at 850,000 tons, 13 percent of California=s total grape crop. Production of table varieties is 13 percent below last year. Harvest of table grapes for fresh use continued in the San Joaquin Valley but was complete for the season in the Coachella Valley. Washington=s wine grape production is forecast at 155,000 tons, up 7 percent from 2008. If realized, this will be Washington's largest wine grape crop on record, surpassing last year=s record high crop. The increase in production is mainly due to more acres coming into full production. The juice type grape forecast, at 240,000 tons, is 17 percent higher than the 2008 crop. Growing conditions have been favorable this season. New York's grape production, at 140,000 tons, is the lowest production since 1998. In Erie County, the Chautauqua Region was hit by a hard frost in May which destroyed primary buds and caused leaf damage. Cool temperatures and rainy conditions slowed the progress of the remaining grapes and contributed to disease and mildew. Growers in the Finger Lakes Region and Long Island escaped the frost but wet and cool weather reduced fruit set, delayed ripening, and caused disease problems. Michigan=s grape production is forecast at 98,000 tons, up 33 percent from last year. Although the crop is heavier than normal, cool summer temperatures slowed fruit development, which may present problems for growers of Concord and Niagara varieties. Pennsylvania=s grape production is forecast at 74,000 tons, down 31 percent from last year's record high crop. Spring frost resulted in poor fruit set in many vineyards and mildew affected much of the crop due to excessive rainfall. Florida Citrus: Weather conditions during July were hot and humid. Weekly rainfall totals in most areas ranged from one-half to two inches, with higher totals in a few isolated areas. Trees and developing fruit were responding well to the predominant sub-tropical climate conditions. Some trees had new growth where they had been hedged and topped earlier in the year. Size of new crop fruit was reported as good on both grapefruit and orange trees. Citrus caretakers were marking and pushing unproductive trees, applying herbicides, mowing, and fertilizing. Some growers were combating canker with additional copper spraying. Growers were also using both aerial and ground spraying to reduce the citrus psyllid population that spreads greening. California Citrus: Valencia orange harvest continued during July in the San Joaquin Valley but began to slow by the end of the month. Red scale treatments were applied in citrus groves and normal spraying and orchard maintenance remained underway. Growers also continued to irrigate in order to reduce stress and increase fruit set. Citrus tree shipments for planting from nurseries continued, although volume decreased. New citrus groves were planted. California Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts: In early-July, a low pressure system brought unseasonably cool temperatures to Northern California, slowing fruit development in pear orchards along the north coast. Seasonal hot and dry weather returned by mid-month, prompting fruit and nut growers to increase irrigation. Sacramento Valley prune growers added tree supports in preparation for harvest, while fruit drop increased in the San Joaquin Valley. Fruit continued to develop well in pomegranate orchards. Grape growers were spraying to control mildew and weeds. Vineyards along the central coast continued to develop well, while conditions were dry and dusty in vineyards along the north coast. Veraison began in early maturing vineyards along both the north and central coasts. Growers were spraying for codling moth and mite control in walnut and almond orchards in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys. Walnut growers continued to spray trees for sunburn prevention. In the San Joaquin Valley, some almond trees suffered salt water damage due to irrigation with salty well water. Fig, nectarine, peach, plum, and other stone fruit harvests continued in the San Joaquin and Sacramento valleys. Primary varieties harvested included Catalina and Fortune plums and Elegant Lady and Zee Lady peaches. Summer Royal and Flame Seedless grape harvests were in full swing in the San Joaquin Valley and harvest of the Thompson Seedless variety began during July. Table grape harvest was complete in the Coachella Valley. Harvesting of blackberries continued and the apricot harvest ended. Gala apple harvest began in the San Joaquin Valley and Red pear harvest began in Sacramento Valley. Walnuts were developing well and hull split continued to increase in most almond orchards. Reliability of August 1 Crop Production Forecast Survey Procedures: Objective yield and farm operator surveys were conducted between July 23 and August 6 to gather information on expected yields as of August 1. The objective yield surveys for corn, cotton, soybeans, and wheat were conducted in the major producing States that usually account for about 75 percent of the U.S. production. Farm operators were interviewed to update previously reported acreage data and seek permission to randomly locate two sample plots in selected fields for the objective yield survey. The counts made within each sample plot depend on the crop and the maturity of that crop. In all cases, the number of plants is recorded along with other measurements that provide information to forecast the number of ears, bolls, pods, or heads and their weight. The counts are used with similar data from previous years to develop a projected biological yield. The average harvesting loss is subtracted to obtain a net yield. The plots are revisited each month until crop maturity when the fruit are harvested and weighed. After the farm operator has harvested the sample field, another plot is sampled to obtain current year harvesting loss. The farm operator survey was conducted primarily by telephone with some use of mail, internet, and personal interviews. Approximately 28,000 producers were interviewed during the survey period and asked questions about probable yield. These growers will continue to be surveyed throughout the growing season to provide indications of average yields. Estimating Procedures: National and State level objective yield and grower reported data were reviewed for reasonableness and consistency with historical estimates. The survey data were also reviewed considering weather patterns and crop progress compared to previous months and previous years. Each Field Office submits their analysis of the current situation to the Agricultural Statistics Board (ASB). The ASB uses the survey data and the State analyses to prepare the published August 1 forecasts. Revision Policy: The August 1 production forecast will not be revised; instead, a new forecast will be made each month throughout the growing season. End-of-season estimates are made after harvest. At the end of the marketing season, a balance sheet is calculated using carryover stocks, production, exports, millings, feeding, and ending stocks. Revisions are then made if the balance sheet relationships or other administrative data warrant changes. Estimates of planted acres for spring planted crops are subject to revision in the August Crop Production report if conditions altered the planting intentions since the mid-year survey. Planted acres may also be revised for cotton, peanuts, and rice in the September Crop Production report each year; spring wheat, Durum wheat, barley, and oats only in the Small Grains Annual report at the end of September; and all other spring planted crops in the October Crop Production report. Revisions to planted acres will only be made when either special survey data or administrative data are available. Harvested acres may be revised any time a production forecast is made if there is strong evidence that the intended harvested area has changed since the last forecast. Reliability: To assist users in evaluating the reliability of the August 1 production forecast, the "Root Mean Square Error," a statistical measure based on past performance, is computed. The deviation between the August 1 production forecast and the final estimate is expressed as a percentage of the final estimate. The average of the squared percentage deviations for the latest 20-year period is computed. The square root of the average becomes statistically the "Root Mean Square Error." Probability statements can be made concerning expected differences in the current forecast relative to the final end-of-season estimate, assuming that factors affecting this year's forecast are not different from those influencing recent years. For example, the "Root Mean Square Error" for the August 1 corn for grain production forecast is 6.0 percent. This means that chances are 2 out of 3 that the current production forecast will not be above or below the final estimate by more than 6.0 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not exceed 10.3 percent. Also, shown in the following table is a 20-year record for selected crops of the differences between the August 1 forecast and the final estimate. Using corn again as an example, changes between the August 1 forecast and the final estimate during the last 20 years have averaged 384 million bushels, ranging from 16 million bushels to 1.09 billion bushels. The August 1 forecast has been below the final estimate 12 times and above 8 times. This does not imply that the August 1 corn forecast this year is likely to understate or overstate final production. Reliability of August 1 Crop Production Forecasts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : Root Mean : 20-Year Record of : : Square Error : Differences Between Forecast : : : : and Final Estimate : :------------------------------------------------------- Crop :Unit : : 90 : Quantity : Years : :Percent: Percent :------------------------------------ : : :Confidence: : : :Below:Above : : : Interval :Average:Smallest:Largest:Final:Final -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : ------- Million ------ Number : : Corn For Grain :Bu : 6.0 10.3 384 16 1,085 12 8 Sorghum for Grain :Bu : 9.6 16.5 37 4 108 9 11 Oats :Bu : 11.1 19.3 15 1 43 1 19 Barley :Bu : 7.4 12.8 19 3 69 7 13 Durum Wheat :Bu : 9.1 15.7 7 * 19 9 11 Other Spring :Bu : 8.7 15.0 38 3 121 10 10 Winter Wheat :Bu : 1.3 2.3 17 1 38 6 14 Rice :Cwt : 4.3 7.4 7 1 17 12 8 Soybeans for Beans:Bu : 6.6 11.4 138 13 408 12 8 Cotton 1/ :Bales: 9.0 15.5 1,272 8 3,921 11 9 Dry Edible Beans :Cwt : 8.3 14.3 2 * 4 12 8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Rounds to less than 1 million. 1/ Quantity is in thousands of units. Information Contacts Listed below are the commodity statisticians in the Crops Branch of the National Agricultural Statistics Service to contact for additional information. Lance Honig, Chief..............................................................(202) 720-2127 Field Crops Section Jacqueline Moore, Head.............................................(202) 720-2127 Shiela Corley - Cotton, Cotton Ginnings............................(202) 720-5944 Bryan Durham - Hay, Oats, Sorghum..................................(202) 690-3234 Ty Kalaus - Corn, Proso Millet, Flaxseed...........................(202) 720-9526 Anthony Prillaman - Peanuts, Rice..................................(202) 720-7688 Nick Schauer - Wheat, Rye..........................................(202) 720-8068 Julie Schmidt - Crop Weather, Barley, Sugar Crops..................(202) 720-7621 Travis Thorson - Soybeans, Sunflower, Other Oilseeds...............(202) 720-7369 Fruits, Vegetables & Special Crops Section Jorge Garcia-Pratts, Head..........................................(202) 720-2127 Suzanne Avilla - Citrus, Coffee, Grapes, Tropical Fruits Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes............................(202) 720-5412 Debbie Flippin - Fresh and Processing Vegetables, Onions, Strawberries...........................(202) 720-2157 Fred Granja - Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Plums, Prunes, Tobacco................................(202) 720-4288 Mike Jacobson - Berries, Cranberries...............................(202) 720-9085 Dawn Keen - Floriculture, Maple Syrup, Nursery, Tree Nuts........................................(202) 720-4215 Dan Norris - Austrian Winter Peas, Dry Edible Peas, Lentils, Mint, Mushrooms, Peaches, Pears, Wrinkled Seed Peas, Dry Beans........................(202) 720-3250 Kim Ritchie - Hops.................................................(360) 902-1940 ACCESS TO REPORTS!! 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