CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

PEARS: The 1964 pear crop is expected to total 30,2 million bushels,
56 percent above last year and 8 percent above the 1958-62

average, Most States show an increase over last year's short crop.

California's production of Bartletts was more than double the 1963 crop.

Pear production in the three Pacific Coast States (California,
Washington, and Oregon) accounts for 87 percent of the total crop
this year compared with 85 percent last year and the average of
88 percent. Production in these three States for 1964 is estimated at
26,339,000 bushels (641,750 tons) of which 81 percent or 21,381,000
bushels (519,000 tons) are Bartletts. Harvest was drawing to a close
by late October, In the Medford area of Oregon, picking wes completed
by early October but continued into late October in the Hood River area.
Winter pear production in Oregon fell short of early season estimates,
In New York harvest of late varieties was completed in early October,
Dry weather continued right through to the end of harvest and sizes
on late varieties were generally small, Pennsylvania's crop was har-
vested by the endof September, In Michigan, harvest was completed by
mid-October,

GRAPES: The estimated production of grapes for the United States is
3,479,450 tons, 8 percent below the record 1963 crop, but
12 percent above average, Production in the Great Lakes States is up
31 percent from last year, but in the Western States production is
down 10 percent.

Production in California, comprising 90 percent of the U.S crop is
forecast at 3,145,000 tons, down 10 percent from the record 1963 crop.
Raisin variety production is expected to total 2,050,000 tons, 9 per-
cent below last year, A good quality crop of raisins was produced
this year, Thompson Seedless were shipped heavily for table use, The
production of table variety grapes is estimated at 510,000 tons, 18
percent below 1963. October rains stopped harvest for fresh shipment.
Most of the tonnage picked after the rain will be delivered to
wineries, The wine variety grape crop is expected to total 585,000
tons, 6 percent below 1963. Crushing of the wine variety is about
complete for the season,

Harvest was completed in Central and Eastern States by the end of
October,

CITRUS: The 1964-65 orange forecast, excluding California Valencias,

is 101 million boxes, up one-third from last year, primarily
because of Florida's rapid recovery from the 1962 freeze. Early, Mid-
season, and Navel orange production is forecast at 60,6 million boxes,
37 percent greater than last year but 5 percent below average. An

increase over last year of nearly 17 million boxes is forecast for Florida,

and Texas is expected to be up one-half million boxes. Prospects are
for fever Navel, and other early and midseason oranges in California,
Arizona, and Louisiana, The first forecast of California Valencia
production will not be available until December 10, but Valencia
production in Floride, Texas, and Arizona is forecast at 40,6 million
boxes, up 28 percent from last year's production in those 3 States,
although 3 percent below average,

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CROP PRODUCTION, Nevember 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA
CITRUS FRUITS 1/
nip ieneneteneneieies Gubelenuneineiel wT ROY OTTO

' ame eee ee
Crop sD 7 TTT Y,00S boxed 2/77 7 TT UT TTT egutvelen’ YousTM ~~ =
~ Kyarage ~T5,, 3 “WhaloateaTM “:7 Averages “t S54, | ‘Indicated
State 1 abeee Lae. 2 aeeeede 2 2969 "Tagee *
ORANGES + t
HAVEL VARIBTINS 37
L t
Calif, + 11,920 155300 14,500 447,000 574,000 544,000
Flas, All t 49,900 27,800 44,600 2,245,800 2,251,000 2,007,000
Temple t 153 ,000 162,000
Other :
‘Texas $
avin. t
lee —s
Total Kbcva” ?
Varieties __ __ _ 4 _ 63+900 _ _ 445195 _ _ _ 60385 _ _ 2,782,359 _ 1,867,325 _
VALENCIA: t
Calif. 2 17,180 16,400 4 644,400 615,000 4
Fla, : 40,520 30,500 1,823,000 1,372,000 2,755,000
Texas : 803 90 3% 36,115 4,050 14,600
an TM 8 2 180 20900 42 0 _ _ 9 0
520247 484260 20582 41S _ 2,038,650
?
: 29,100 31,700 _ 1,091,400 1,189,000 _—
+ 90,420 58,300 83 ,600 4,068 5800 2,623,000 3,762,000
: 2,168 240 1,000 97,519 10,800 45 000
: 2,254 24200 2,100 47,020 82,500 79,000
£22 - R82 8 LL BL Lk
£2147 _ _ 92.458 2 ee L212 974 _ 3,905,975 2
z
t 32,460 26 5300 33 500 1,379,600 14217,000 1,424,000
+ 20,540 19,700 22,000 873,000 837,000 935,000
: 7,220 7,600 8,500 306,800 323,000 361,000
2 13,320 12,100 23,500 566,200 514,000 574,000
2 12,92 6,600 22,500 506,600 280,000 489,000
z 34794 500 2,400 151,760 20,000 96,000
+ 25358 3,210 2,900 755420 103 ,000 $2,800
Calif., All : 25662 3,900 —_ 87 5400 126,900 —_
Desert Valleys + 1,202 24500 2,200 38 480 80 000 70,400
Other Areas’ i 2460 0 LAD
UV. Se, alr
wa 2 ~~ 2894,180
16,300 12,500 573,800
08 __ _ 1,740 _ 14600 _ 30,680
ge »Oad TT DA, Ig TTT ARO TX

450 500 _ _ 22,560 _

3,600 _ _ _ _ 46800 _ _ _ 173,000

The crop year begins with the bloom of the year shown and ends with completion of harvest
9 following year. Includes quantities not harvested, or harvested but not utilized, on account
of economic conditions, and quantities donated to charity.
Net content of box varies. Approximate averages are as follows: Oranges-California and
Azone, 75 lbs.; Florida and other States, 90 1bs.3 Grapefruit-Californis, Desert Valleys and
Avizons, 64 lbs.; other California areas, 67 lbs,; Florida, 85 lbs, and Texas, 80 lbs.}
Iemons~76 1bs.; Limes-80 lbs.; Tangelos-90 lbs, and Tangerines-95 lbs,
# Navel and Miscellaneous varieties in California and Arizona. Early end Midseason varieties
in Florida and Texas. All varieties in Louisiana, For all States except Florida, inoludes
small quantities of tangerines.
A/ The first forecast for California Valencia oranges and Californie grapefruit, "other areas",
Will be as of December 1,

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bushels bushels bushels

55 58 64
720

Conn.
N.Y.
Pa.
Mich.
Texas
Idaho
Colo.
Utah
Wash.
Oreg.
Calif.

Pears: Production in tons by varieties, California, Washington, and Oregon

State ace
Tons Tons Tons
Wash., all 109,250 137,500 118,250
Bartlett 78,000 95,000 87,000
Other 31,250 42,500 31,250
Oreg., all 256,250 85,000 122,500
Bartlett 13,750 35,000 60,000
Other 82,500 50,000 62,500
Calif., all 380,000 183, 401,000
Bartlett 348,000 160,000 372,000
Other 32,000 23,000 29,000
3 States, sll 645,500 405,500 641,750
Bartlett 499,750 290 ,000 519,000
Other 145,750 115,500 122,750

1/ Bushels of 48 pounds in California and 50 pounds in other States. Production
includes quantities unharvested on account of economic conditions, and excess
cullage of harvested fruit.

2/ U. S, total for the 1958-62 average includes production for States no longer
estimated,

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SHS, USDA

RICE: Production of rice is estimated at 72.2 million bags (100 pounds

equivalent), slightly below the October 1 forecast but still the
largest crop of record. The reduction from October 1 is the result of
lower yields in Arkansas and Mississippi.

Wind and rain in late September and early October in Arkansas and
Mississippi caused lodging and some losses in yields, reducing production
in the Southern area. Yields in Texas, Louisiana, and Missouri were un-
changed from a month earlier. Production in the area is now estimated at
56.0 million bags, 1 percent above 1963. Favorable harvest weather prevailed
during most of October. By November 1 combining in the South was nearly
complete except for a few fields in Arkansas and Mississippi and some
Becond cutting in Texas and Louisiana.

California rice prospects were unchanged and the production estimate
continues at a record 16.2 million bags. Harvest is complete except for
a few scattered fields.

SORGHUM GRAIN: The November 1 estimate of sorghum grain production is 483
million bushels, down 1 percent from last month, and 12

percent below the average. Most of the change occurred in Nebraska and

Colorado where crop prospects were further reduced as a result of the effects

of dry weather prevailing most of the season. The United States yield

is indicated at 40.9 bushels per acre compared with 43.3 bushels last year

and the average of 39.8 bushels per acre.

Combining, aided by nearly ideal weather during October, was well
advanced in most States except New Mexico, Arizona, and California where about
half the acreage remained to be harvested. In Texas, where combining was
about 90 percent complete, most of the acreage remaining was in the Northern
Low Plains and High Plains. About 80 percent of the Kansas acreage has
been combined, well ahead of average, but behind last year. Some acreage
still needed a killing freeze to facilitate harvest. In Nebraska about
10 percent of the crop remains to be combined. Yields were disappointing
in much of the important producing south central part of the State, but
were unusually good in the northwest section. Wet fields in Oklahoma
slowed harvest and over 30 percent still remained to be combined. Yields
are generally uniform throughout most of the State.

PEANUTS: The November 1 forecast of 2,193 million pounds of farmers’ stock

peanuts is 8 percent above the 1963 production of 2,022 million
pounds and 25 percent above average. Prospects declined during October in
Virginia, North Carolina, and New Mexico, but in all other States produc-
tion estimates are higher than a month earlier. The indicated yield for
the United States is a record high 1,589 pounds per acre.

Production in the Virginia-Carolina area, forecast at 612 million
pounds, is down 5 percent from a month earlier, but 7 percent above the
574 million pounds obtained last year. Heavy rains during the first half
of October and an early frost around mid-month resulted in unusually high

harvesting losses in the area. Despite these losses a record high yield
is expected in North Carolina.

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CROP PRODUCTION, Novemver 196% Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Production estimated for the 9 Western States, at 72,544,000 hun-
dredweight, is 1 percent less than forecast October 1 and 17 percent less
than 1963. The southwest Idaho crop was better than expected and the
only western section with an increase over October 1. More than off-
setting that increase is a reduction of 1.2 million hundredweight in the
estimate for "other" Idaho areas where a late spring and an early fall
killing frost resulted in an musually short growing season. Utah and
Nevada estimates are also lower than a month ago. Other Western States
aré unchanged, October weather was generally favorable for harvest in
the Western States and digging was nearing completion by November 1.
Potatoes, generally, went into storage in good condition.

Total potato production for all seasonal groups is estimated at
243,954,000 hundredweight compared with 271,730,000 in 1963. The 1964
crop is the smallest since 1957.

There are 18,500 acres of winter crop potatoes for harvest in 1965
compared with 18,400 harvested in 1964 and the 1959-63 average of 22,600
acres, The acreage in Florida, at 9,100 acres, is 21 percent above the
7,500 acres harvested in 1964 and 11 percent above the intentions re~
ported on September 1. About 65 percent of the 1965 acreage will be red
varieties and 35 percent whites. Planting in the Everglades was completed
in early October. There was some setback but no serious damage from the
mid-October hurricane in that area. California growers planted 9,400
acres for harvest compared with 10,900 acres harvested in 1964 and
11,800 acres intended on September 1. Plantings generally have made
good growth. Harvest has started in the Perris-Hemet areas of Riverside
County and digging in the southern San Joaquin Valley will begin about
the first of December.

SWEETPOTATOES: The estimate of sweetpotato production, at 15,725,000

hundredweight, is 2 percent less than the October 1
forecast and 3 percent less than 1963 production. Harvested yields were
lower than estimated October 1 in New Jersey, Maryland, North Carolina,
Kentucky, Arkansas, and New Mexico.

October weather was favorable for harvest except in North and South
Carolina where heavy rains the first two weeks slowed digging and also
resulted in some loss of production in North Carolina. By November 1,
digging in Louisiana was about three-fourths complete. Dry weather in
Louisiana from October 1 to the end of the month dried fields and limited
losses from the heavy rains which accompanied Hurricane “Hilda”. Harvest
in California was active the first of November in the San Joaquin Valley
and in San Diego, San Bernardino, Orange, and Riverside Counties. Dig~
ging in the important Atwater-Livingston area in Merced County was still
active but past peak. The New Jersey harvest progressed rapidly during
October under ideal harvesting conditions and wes tapering off by November
1. In other States, harvest was completed or nearing completion by Novem-
ber 1.

PASTURES: For most of the Nation, October was generally dry,

limiting improvement of pasture feed condition.
October temperatures averaged above normal

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an eenee POTATOES, TRISH —— -
Seasonal ~ — :Xieldper"hary.aére T 7 7 ProaictionTM ~ 7 7
group 3 ‘Avera, et , SPreli-t mage’ ‘ ?Preli-
sharvest; 3 1963 :minary: 2 1963 tminary
-621 1963 5 1964 1958-62," ag6h , 1950-62, 1964
1,000 ~ 1,000 “1,000
WINTER: owt. ewt. owt.
Fla. 1, En ae 1,238
Calif. af 2 2,452
Total CMR SMER ol
EARLY SPRING: 9:7 TT EE Se WEL BPE. LR
Fis.-Hastings : 22.3 24.6 24.0 18 190-160 3,296 4,674 3,80
Other + 3.9 22 1.5 127 iho 130 498 1/308 195
Texas Fy 8 _ 2.6 1 86 152 20h
Total 28 2 737881— 75,134" F339
LATE SPRING.
N.C, :
8 N.E. Counties : 14.0 10.6 9.6 134 165 115 1,878 1,749 1,104
Other Counties 4a 3.2 3.0 96 120. 100 412 384 300
8. Cc. 5.3 3.5 26 80 95 ue) 423 332 «195
Ga. 6 +5 3 65 65 62 38 32 19
Ala. -Balawin 23,8 15.0 14.0 132 225 = 122 1,809 1/1,875 1,694
-Other T2 6.3 66 8 100 85 582 6 562
ee 7 i Bo RB R BB
Ark. . . .
Ta. ies a 365 50 3 35 215 189 = 192°
Okla. 2.0 1.2 1.2. 65 65 67 127 78 Th
Texas 6.7 5.8 5.2 73 85 40) 489 493 390
Ariz. 9.2 9.6 8.2 231 255 260 2,118 28 2,138
Calif. _ 52.3 36-6 _ 305 _ _ 330 _ _335_ _ 15,792 15,246 12,261
Total mB ADS B78 = TBs ~ e.g esoor Ble Biers Ay
EARLY SUMMER:
Mo. 5.3 4.50 4.0 90 472 3820360
Kans. : 38 21 2.0 eur 389 180
Del. 2 ON 9:5 9.0 15 2,093 1, 1,575
Ma. 3.1 3.0 2.7 90 AL 360 ak
Va.-Eastern Shore: 21.8 22.5 21.0 110 3,26 3, 038 2,310
-Norfolk : i 5 3 “tt 90 159 3
-Other 3 . . .
N.C, 3 é3 Bs ig 6 288 562 BD
: 12 8 6 2 5 48 30
BS gs Bs got ie
z ihe 113 uo i 1,968 2,012 1,988
9:8 _ 8.0 _ 8.0 BO 2,974 2,720 2,8
i ge T Brio BL. T “i36r57 T0397 Te, 682717, 068
5 2.2 19 0 1.9 15 hee 380 332
ee et 12 1.2 180 ake 228 = 216
: 123 10.9 12.3 225 2,778 2,725 2,542
18.7 «17.0173 205 4,479 4,250 3,546
3.9 3.3 3.6 185 767 10666
5.0 Ay he 160 820 Tok 672
: 3.4 3-5 3.1 200 598 78 620
Tu. 3:1 3.1 3.1 90 275 264 = 279
Mich. > 6.8 TT 7.6 160 960 1,155 1,216
Wis. + 20.0 23.0 27.0 160 3,464 3,795 b,320



YIELD PER ACRE OF ALL CROPS ¥
As Percentage of ‘‘Normal’’

Y, [fbi
2

Good to excellent
ZB fair

BB Poor

BS Very poor

GM Near failure

‘AS REPORTED BY
‘CROP CORRESPONDENTS

U. 8. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NEG. SRS 100-64 (12) STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE

YIELD PER ACRE OF ALL crops *
As Percentage of ‘‘Normal’’

Good to excellent
Fair

[BB Poor

BB Very poor

Hi Near failure

‘SAS REPORTED BY
CROP CORRESPONDENTS

U. 8. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NEG, SRS 72063{11) STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

SUGAR BEETS

x acre

: Preli : 1963 : rreee
1,000 1,000
tons tons

343, 361 40

1,123 1,175 1,386

Minn. 11.0 1,017 1,555 1,320

N.Dak. 11.5 5eL 696 586

S.Dak. 12.0 838 186 132

Nebr. 17.0 1,066 1,594 1, 4b5
Kana. 17.0 165 303

Texas 22.0 He y 572

Mont. 15.0 1,170 1,050

Idaho 17.0 2,045 3,212 2,992
Wyo. 15.0 633 999

Colo. 16.0 2,549 3,103 2,912

Uteh 17.0 459 457 578

Wash. 23.0 1,006 1,548 1,426

Oreg. 23.0 y 532 483

Calif. af 21.0 4,368 6,302 7,329

Other States 16.7. Vl St /_ 339. 689
UAB. Le TIT i7.32 TD 38,909 232352 LL 2h 68

1/ Texas included in "Other States."
2/ Relates to year of harvest.

State :
Florida 31.0 33.0 2,2h2 4,663 7,260
Louisiana we 2222 28-9 __ 23.0. 6.45 O18 TI
tnuiodene, hy 6 26 8 8:
Louisiana *_ebeT 29-6 2609 8 357 | 13,838 15,057
Hawaii 1 *~ 86-2 one a hits Be tf aE
United States 439.4 _ nS _ 37-2 _ THB _ PMO _ _ 95,582

1/ Averages do not include cane used for seed in Hawaii in 1958.

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Production of efruit, excluding California's “other areas", is
forecast et 41.0 million boxes, 26 percent greater than last year and 3
percent above average.

The U. S. lemon crop is expected to be 22 percent smaller than last
year. The forecast is for a crop of 14.1 million boxes, nearly 4 million
less than during the 1963-64 season, and about 2 million below average.

The Florida tangerine crop is forecast at 4.4 million boxes, up 22
percent from last year and 21 percent above average. Production of
tangelos in Florida is expected to be dow 6 percent from last year to
850,000 boxes, but 37 percent above average.

Florida's citrus trees are generally in good condition although by
late October a shortage of soil moisture was noticeable in the interior
of the State, particularly on the lower ridge. The Indian River area
has had plenty of moisture. Fruit sizes are smaller than last year for
both oranges and grapefruit, but there is a much heavier set of fruit than
a year ago, especially for oranges. A period of cool weather during Oct-
ober helped size and color of the fruit. Fruit droppage for oranges is
not excessive, although up seasonally from last month. Harvest of citrus
increased sharply during October, but by the end of the month the total
movement of grapefruit this season was still well below that of a year
earlier when size and maturity were well advanced. Indian River grape-
fruit have sized much better than grapefruit in the rest of the State,
but they also showed heavier droppage. Harvest of tangelos is increasing
but is about two weeks later than a year ago.

Tangerine trees are generally in excellent condition since most of
them have not been affected by dry weather. Set varies greatly from tree
to tree and between groves. Harvest is expected to be in fair volume in
time for the Thanksgiving market.

California's new crop of Navel oranges continues to make good size
growth in all districts, Harvest began in small volume about November 2
in Kern County, but full movement in the rest of central Californie is
not expected until after mid-November. Fruit sizes are expected to be
larger than usual. Valencias continue to make good development and fruit
are expected to be larger than last season's small sizes. California's
lemon trees had a poor early bloom but the late bloom was considerably
better.

In Arizona there was a heavier than normal drop of Navel oranges in
the spring, but fruit have sized well since then. Although the Navel
crop is late, some harvest was expected to start November 9. Light har-
vest of grapefruit was also expected to start about the same date. Grape~
fruit trees have a good set of fruit but sizes will be smaller than usual.
The crop has been slow to color. Picking of lemons has made good progress
in the Yuma area, but was just making a good start in the Phoenix area by
November 1.

Texas citrus is in good condition. Fruit are sizing well and is

coloring. Picking of oranges and grapefruit started early in October
although the min harvest will not get underway until late in November.

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Increases were 3 percent in each the South Central and the South Atlantic
States, 2 percent in the North Atlantic, and 1 percent in the East North
Central and West North Central States. Production per layer was up less
than 1 percent in the Western States. Nationally, the rate of lay per 100
layers on November 1 averaged 55.9 eggs, a record for the date.

The laying flock of the Nation averaged 304.0 million birds during
October, up 1 percent from October last year and 2 percent above September
1964, On November 1, layers numbered 305.4 million birds. The seasonal
increase from October 1 to November 1 was smaller this year than last year.
The average number of layers during October and on November 1, continued
at a record high in the South Atlantic and Western States.

Pullets not of laying age on November 1, 1964, totaled 59,059,000, up
5 percent from a year earlier but seasonally down 26 percent from a month
earlier. Pullet numbers increased 13 percent over a year earlier in the
South Atlantic, 12 percent in the South Central States, 9 percent in the West,
and 6 percent in the East North Central States. There was a decrease of 6
percent in the North Atlantic region, and a 7 percent decrease in the West
North Central.

Potential layers (hens and pullets of laying age plus pullets not of
laying age) on farms November 1 totaled 364,272,000, up 1 percent form a year
earlier, Regional increases of 6 percent in the South Central and 5 percent
each in the South Atlantic and Western regions, more than offset decreases of
5 percent in the West North Central, 3 percent in the East North Central, and
2 percent in the North Atlantic States.

HENS AND PULLETS OF LAYING AGE, PULLETS NOT OF LAYING AGE,
POTENTIAL LAYERS AND EGGS LAID PER 100 LAYERS ON FARMS, NOVEMBER 1
"year -? ‘North “:E.North:W.North: south” + South tyestern: 48 + United ~~
sAtlantic:Central:Central:Atlantic :Central: : States: States 1/ _

3} HENS AND PULLETS OF LAYING AGE ON FARMS, NOVEMBER 1
658-62 ( ): sao eee Hague ess Thou. Thou. Bn Thou.
1958-62 (Av. 9 aL 2,787 ey Be 36 «0,086 41, 2aB =o-
1963 ° 126 i dpe 483315 573047 485292 33 anes 304,234
1964 45; 396 3 713 ap 2233 493823 60)101 503401 3043527 305;413
PULLETS NOT OF LAYING AGE ON FARMS, NOVEMBER 1
8,17 3,431 101, 424 4 716 ---
178 ra Tim 33 10, 2 ae h ae 22do8

igg8-62 (Av. :

75702 3uby 125160 103423 56,217

iat Past Pine “92738 132752 2709 82934 387803 392055
POTENTIAL LAYERS ON FARMS, NOVEMBER 1 ef

1958-62 (Av.)! 58,756 59,986 87,257 49,737 59,479 48,599 363,813 on

1963 #533750 52,932 685374 60,475 67,475 56,815 359,421 360,452

1964 * 52,657 51,155 65,019 63,374 71,810 59,335 363,350 304,472

: EGGS LAID PER 100 LAYERS ON FARMS, NOVEMBER 1
' Number Number Number Number Newber Number Number Number
1998-62 (av. } 54.3 53.6 48.9 52.5 46.8 58.7 52,0 a

63 ° 56.1 56.2 51.9 54.8 53.2 59.8 55.2 55.2
12 * 56.7 56.4 52.5 55.8 54.4 60.2 55.9 55.9

1/ Includes Alaska and Hawaii.
2/ Hens and pullets of leying age plus pullets not of laying age.

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CROP PRODUCIION, November 196+ Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

CRANBERRIES: The 1964 cranberry crop is estimated at 1,292,800 barrels,
up 9,100 barrels from the October 1 forecast, 3 percent
above last year, and 2 percent larger than average. An increase in
production prospects during the past month in New Jersey more than
offset reduced production in Washington and Oregon, Production in
Massachusetts, the leading cranberry State, is expected to. total 650,000
barrels, 2 percent more than the 1963 crop and average, Harvest of
the crop is complete, but a little more frost damage than usual occurred,
Color of the crop is good but the berries are smaller than a year ago.
Production in New Jersey 1s exceeding earlier expectations. There was
a very heavy set of berries but they did not begin to size adequately
until September just before harvest, September rains were near or
above average in the cranberry areas and additional rains fell in
October, Also, because of the relatively frost free spring and fall,
many bogs not usually cared for were harvested, Harvest was completed
during the first week of November. In Oregon and Washington the crop
failed to size as had been expected earlier, Harvest was expected to
be completed early in November in the Northwest.

PORATOES: Fall potato production is estimated at 176,716,000 hundred-~

weight, 1 percent less than forecast on October 1 and 10 per-
cent less than 1963 production, This is the smallest fall potato crop
since 1960,

The estimated production of fall potatoes for the 8 eastern States,
at 66,152,000 hundredweight, is 1 percent less than a month earlier but
1 percent above 1963. Most of the reduction fram October 1 is in
Pennsylvania, The New England crop was harvested under very favorable
conditions, In Maine, harvest of an excellent crop was virtually com-
plete by mid-October, Harvest in both Upstate and Long Island New
York greas was almost complete by November 1, There was some October
frost damage to unharvested muckland potatoes in Upstate New Yorks
otherwise, the New York crop went into storage in good condition,

In Permmsylvania, harvest in the west was delayed by rain in early
October but was almost complete by November 1. In the easterm part
of the State harvest was over by late October.

For the 9 central States, production, at 38,020,000 hundredweight,
is 2 percent less than the October 1 forecast and 14 percent less than
1963. Smaller crops than estimated a month ago are indicated for Michigan
and North Dakota. The indiena estimate is up from October 1 but all
other central States are unchanged. Harvest in the central States was
complete or nearing completion by November 1. Low temperatures during
the period October 7 to 11 in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Horth
Dakota resulted in some frost damage to unharvested potatoes. This will
result in a heavier than usual cull-out or shrinkage in these potatoes
and the supply of marketable potatoes is expected to be reduced by the
freeze damage even though production (potatoes hauled from the field)
was not greatly affected.

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

APPLES, COMMERCIAL CROP Vv

bushele

bushels

bushels bushels

Eastern States:

Maine 2,784 2, peo 1,800 1,950
New Hampshire 1,426 1,400 1,370 1,180
Vermont 1,068 2,200 2,000 920
Massachusetts 2,800 2,900 2,800 2,850
Rhode Island 170 180 150 180
Connecticut t 1,258 1,220 1,350 1,250
New York ? 21,160 22,300 20,400 22,500
New Jersey : 2,780 2,800 2,400 2,700
Pennsylvania : 8,920 9,400 8,000 10,000
Delaware 3 29k 280 290 200
Maryland : 1,452 1,350 1,200 1,480
Virginia : 10,470 9,650 9,000 9,800

West Virginia
North Carolina
Total Eastern States

Ohio
Indiana
Tllinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Towa,
Missouri
Kansas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Arkansas
Total Central States

Montana : 36 25 35 30
Idaho : 1,050 1,000 1,450 1,400
Colorado : 1,238 1,300 1,250 1,700
New Mexico : 539 570 450 1,200
Utah : 310 430 520 430
Washington : 21,400 21,400 31,900 23,800
Oregon : 1,952 2,200 2,700 1,800
California . — 93900. 10,900 _ 8,400 12,000

Total Western States 36,325 37,825 — 7 6705 42, 360

Y Estimates of the commercial crop refer to the total production of apples in the
commercial apple areas of each State.

2 Includes quantities unharvested on account of economic conditions, and excess
cullage of harvested fruit.

3/ The 1958-62 average includes production for States no longer estimated.

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Record high poundage from the Connecticut Valley is indicated. Types
61-62 production totaled 18.7 million pounds last year. The average is
19.0 million pounds. For the two types combined, a record high yiela
of 1,506 pounds is indicated. The 1963 yield was 1,449 pounds and the
5-year average is 1,392 pounds.

COTTON: November 1 prospects indicate a 1964 Cotton crop of 15,444,000
bales, up 170,000 bales, 1.1 percent from a month ago,
Following a slow start, karvest moved forward rapidly during the latter
half of October with yields per acre in most States turning out about
the same to slightly higher than estimated a month ago. The indicated

crop for this year compares with 15,327,000 bales in 1963 and the
average of 13,905,000 bales.

With record or near record yields expected in all States, the
1964 yield of 528 pounds per acre tops the 1963 yield of 516 pounds,
the previous high, and compares with the 5-year average of 454 pounds.

In Southeastern States, rainy weather extending into mid-October
delayed harvesting of an already late crop. Increased use of defoliants
and machine harvesters, however, allowed rapid progress during the last
half of the month. Although rains damaged cotton in some fields,
growers are still realizing unusually high outturns. Tropical storm
Hilda, which hit gouthern areas of Mississippi and Louisiana on
October 3, knocked out considerable unharvested cotton but losses were
comparatively lightsince harvesting was well advanced prior to the
storm. Conditions in the two-State area since the storm have been
good to ideal. In other central producing States nearly ideal
harvesting conditions prevailed during most of the month.

By November 1, harvest was complete in central and south Texas
and neared completion in the Blacklands. In northwest Texas, harvest
moved at @ slow pace during October with a few fields defoliated
for strippers, but most farmers are waiting for frost to defoliate
plants. The California crop is a little late in growth and progress
of harvest but continues in good condition. In Arizona, warm weather
during October kept the late crop growing and prospects improved
slightly.,

For the United States about 58.8 percent of the crop was ginned
to November 1 compared with 65.8 percent a year earlier and the average
of 62.4 percent. Cottonseed production is indicated at 6,372,000
tons compared with 6,197,000 tons in 1963 based on average seed-lint
ratios.

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Bcard, SRS, USDA

The estimated dry bean production of 18,1 million bags declined
slightly during October due chiefly to frost damage in Idaho, The
indicated 1964 crop is 13 percent less than last year and 5 percent
smaller than average. Hervest progressed rapidly and was virtually
complete in all areas except California where it has passed the 90 per-
cent mark,

Tobacco Improved - Sugar Crops Decline

Production of all types of tobacco is expected to reach 2,206
million pounds ~- 3 percent more than last month's estimate, but
6 percent less than last year's record high of 2,337 million pounds.
The change from a month ago resulted from increases in flue-cured,
burley, and cigar filler types which more than offset a small
decline in Maryland type 32.

Prospective production of sugarcane on the mainland was re-
duced 12 percent as about one-fifth of the Louisiana crop was lost
from damage in the wake of Hurricane Hilda. Florida prospects
remain unchanged, The 1964 crop of 15,1 million tons is still
9 percent larger than the previous high in 1963.

Sugar beet prospects also declineiduring the month as moisture
shortages and cool veather lowered anticipated tonnages. The
current estimate of 24,2 million tons is 2 percent less than a
month earlier, but 3 percent more than the record 1963 crop.

Pastures Below Average But Better Than Last Year

Pasture condition for the Nation was reported at 65 percent
of normal on November 1 -- 16 points below the 1958-62 average, but 5
points above November 1 last year. Pastures continued very short in the
North Atlantic States with pasture condition reported from 19 to 40 points
below average, but somewhat better than last year, In the South Atlantic
and South Central States,,pastures were generally better than last
year and sharply improved in Virginia. Excessive rainfall hampered use
of pastures in the Carolinas, although better than average condition
was reported. Shortage of rainfeil reduced pasture condition in
the North Central and Plains States, Increased use of crop residues
and supplemental roughage was common. Pasture also deteriorated in the
Western States and reported condition was below a year ago in all
States except Arizona,

Crop reporters' rating of the supplies of hay and forage available
for the 1964 feeding season indicate that supplies are generally
leas than last year in the North Atlantic, North Central, and Western
States, In the North Atlantic States roughage supplies were rated
about two-thirds to three-fourths of normal, Supplies in the North
Central States were reported at 80 to 90 percent of normal although
below the favorable levels of last year, Reported supplies varied
rather widely in the South Atlentic and South Central areas, but
quantities available were above last year in all States in these
regions except Kentucky and Tennessee. In the Western States,
roughage supplies were rated less than last year in all States
except Arizona and California.

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27.2 27.5 23.5 67,272 T4470 66,176
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23.2 21.0 22.0 6,381 6,930 8,206
- 203.2 AL 2 e282 1908 1,860
19.7 24.5 19.57 ~ “US, 742 55 230 55,068
26.7 30.0 27.5 719,838 109,290 115,198
23.2 24.5 22.0 55,937 65,586 61,842
13.3 19.0 14.0 2,382 3,040 2,730
15.8 24,0 16.0 2,198 3,576 4,000
26.7 28.5 23.0 55RT 9,291 10, 787
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24.0 18.5 17.0 5 ,388 4,551 3,961
21.3 14.0 21.0 6,988 4,900 7,938
22.8 24.0 26.0 11,592 1h, 328 16,614
18.6 17.0 21.0 9,616 12,070 15,666
16.0 16.5 19.0 1,196 1,502 1,824
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22.7 21.0 24.0 8,978 11,088 13,560
22.5 21.0 23.0 3,081 3,276 3, 542
21.9 19.0 20.0 21,433 25 ,023 27,140
22.6 17.5 22.0 51,749 51,152 63,840
23.1 22.0 22.0 4,566 6,512 8,800
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CROP PROIUCTION, November 194+ Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

GENERAL CROP REPORT AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 194

Smaller Feed Grain Production - More Oilseeds

Production estimates of corn and sorghum each declined 1 percent
from October 1, but oilseed crop prospects increased, according to the
Crop Reporting Board, Soybean prospects increesed 3 million bushels
and about equal last year's record crop, Cotton prospects improved 1
percent and peanuts 2 percent during October, Tobacco production in-
creased 3 percent. Estimated total production of sugarcane dropped
12 percent because of hurricane damage in Louisiana. Harvest activities
progressed slowly during the cool weather early in Octover, but
speeded up under favorable weather late in the month,

The all crops production index remained the same as in the pre-
vious two months, The November 1 index of 109 is 3 points (3 percent)
below the 1963 level. The composite yield index covering 28 major
crops also held at the level of the previous two, months and at 113, is
3 percent less than the 1963 high of 116.

Feed Grain Production Lover

Tonnage of the four feed grains is expected to total 136 million
tons - 1 million less than last month's estimate, The 1964 total is
13 percent less than the 1963 output of 156 million tons and 7 percent
less than average. Harvest progress was a little behind the early
1963 season, but was equal or ahead of the usual pace. Yields vere
variable and did not fulfill earlier expectations in some areas, Corn
production is expected to total 3,541 million bushels - nearly 1 per-
cent less than last month's forecast and 13 percent less than the
record 4,082 million bushels in 1963, Lower sorghum yields than
expected in Nebraska md Colorado reduced the estimate of sorghum grain
1 percent from a month ago, The current estimate of 483
million bushels is 17 percent less than last year and 12 percent
less than average, The latest estimate of 1964 production of oats
is 9 percent less than last year and barley output is 3 percent
less than in 1963.

Oilseed Output Increase

Total oilseed prospects increased during October because soy-
bean, cotton, and peanut prospects improved. The November
estimate of 702 million bushels of soybeans is about the same
as the 1963 crop and compares with 699 million forecast last
month, Better than expected yields in the North Central area
increased the soybean estimate. The expected yield of 22.7
bushels per acre is less than last year's 24,5 bushels, but en
expansion in acreage will offset the lover yield.


PASTURE FEED CONDITIONS*
Nov. 1, 1964

PERCENT
OF NORMAL
80 and over Good to excellent Y f
Poor to fair
50 to 65 BRB Very poor
35 to 50 GA} Severe drought ‘4S REPORTED BY
Under 35 MMM Extreme drought be CROP CORRESPONDENTS

INDICATES CURRENT SUPPLY OF PASTURE FEED FOR GRAZING RELATIVE TO THAT EXPECTED
FROM EXISTING STANDS UNDER VEAY FAVORABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NEG, SRS fol-e4 (11) STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE

PASTURE FEED CONDITIONS*
Nov. 1, 1963

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PERCENT
OF NORMAL

‘80 ana over EZ] Good to excelient
65 to 80 Poor to fair Y
50 to 65 GBB Very poor
38 to 50 BGBJ Severe drought ‘AS REPORTED BY
Under 35 BJ Extreme drought CROP CORRESPONDENTS

SINDICATES CURRENT SUPPLY OF PASTURE FEED FOR GRAZING RELATIVE TO THAT EXPECTED
FROM EXISTING STANDS UNDER VEAY FAVORABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. NEG, SRS 73269 (11) STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

APPIES: The 1964 apple crop is estimated at 138.2 million bushels, 10

percent more then last year and 12 percent above the 1958-62 av-
erage. Small sizes and a heavier than usual fall drop has resulted in ¢
shorter crop than was in prospect earlier in the season. The heavy set of
fruit in most major commercial areas, followed by an unusually dry summer
and fall, reduced sizes. Frost around the first of October caused a heavy
érop in several of the Eastern States. Weather has been favorable for har~
vest in all commercial areas.

In the Bastern States, 62.9 million bushels are expected to be har-
vested, up 6,0 million bushels from last year. Harvest is practically
completed in the North Atlantic States. A few Romes remain to be picked
in New York. Splitting of Stayman apples in New Jersey, and a heavy drop
because of changing weather has resulted in an unusually large diversion
to cider production. The Pennsylvania crop ran heavy to small sizes and
‘a larger than usual part of the crop is being processed, In Maryland,
late varieties sized nicely following September rain. Picking will con-
tinue into November. In Virginia, frost and freezing temperatures on
October 11 and 12 defoliated trees and stopped growth of fruit, resulting
in a heavy drop, particularly for Staymans and Yorks. Open, mild weather
prevailed the last half of October and harvest was active. Picking is
about complete in West Virginia. Harvest will continue into November in
North Carolina.

In the Central States, production is expected to total 32.9 million
bushels compared with last year's crop of 21,8 million bushels. Michi-
gan's crop of 18.5 million bushels accounts for over half of the inv
crease. Harvest of the Michigan crop was nearly complete by the end of
October. In the northwest area picking will continue into November. In
Ohio and Illinois, fruit has been running heavy to small sizes, Freezing
temperatures and dry weather caused late varieties to have a heavy drop
of fruit.

In the Western States, production is estimated at 42.4 million
bushels, 9 percent below last year's crop, but 17 percent above the
1958-62 average. A shorter crop than last year is expected in all Western
States except California, Colorado and New Mexico. In Washington, cool
weather and.smaller fruit than last year are the major factors contri-
buting to the reduction and have prevented the crop holding up to early
season expectations. Fruit is running heavy in the desirable commercial
range with few extra large or extremely small sizes. Color and quality
are excellent, In Oregon, rainy weather and a shortage of labor slowed
harvest. Frost damage during spring bloom caused production to be below
last year. Harvest of the California apple crop is still active with
Rome and Newtowns comprising most of the volume. Recent rains are ex~
pected to increase sizes. In Colorado, picking was nearly 80 percent
complete at the end of October. In Montana, Idaho, and Utah, harvest
is nearing completion. Quality and color of fruit in these States are
generally good but sizes are running somewhat smaller than usual.

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CROP PRODUCTION, Nevenber 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

were lost from local flooding. The heavy rains along the South Atlantic
coast about mid-October caused some losses, especially to peanuts, in the
Virginia-Carolina area. Cotton harvest was rapid the last two weeks of
the month and was about 60 percent complete in States from Arkansas east-
ward. Oklahoma and Texas cotton growers were holding back to give late
bolls a chance to mature, and awaiting a frost to speed defoliation.

Corn, sorghum, and soybean harvest activity picked up following the peak of
cotton and peanut harvest.

In Western areas, crops made about normal progress. Cotton harvest
was getting under way, but the crop has been a little behind normal most
of the season. Showers late in October slowed activity in California, but
the added moisture was welcome for fall seedings.

Winter Wheat Growth Slow

Seeding of winter wheat was very active in the major producing States
following favorable rains late in September. Most of the fields show
good germination and early fields are up to a good stand. Later fields
show poor growth and all fields need rain to stimulate rooting and growth
before winter sets in. A soil moisture survey in Kansas shows the lowest
moisture reserve in eight years. Fields are holding up well despite
the dryness as cool weather has lowered the strain on the plants. Little
whest pasture is available in Kansas but some pasturing of early fields
where stands permit is reported in Oklahoma and Texas. Late fields
need rain and the Panhandle area of both States is very dry. This dry
condition stretches northward through eastern Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana.
Wheat growers are hoping for general rains soon to provide fall growth
and soil cover to prevent wind erosion during the winter season.

In the Corn Belt, seeding of winter grains made good progress.
Soil moisture was adequate to germinate most early fields and stands
are better than last year. Late fields are spotty and growth bas been
slow. However, in the southeast seeding of winter grains progressed under
favorable conditions following two years when dry soils hampered seeding.
In the Pacific areas, wheat made slow progress, but was helped by rains at
the end of October and in early November.

Rice and Dry Bean Prospects About Steady

Indicated yields of rice were reduced by wind and rain in Arkansas
and Mississippi, but prospects remained unchanged in other areas. Damage
in Louisiana from Hurricane Hilds was negligible and most of the crop
was harvested. The expected 1964 rice crop of 72.2 million bags is a
record high, 3 percent more than last year and one-third more than
average. Combining was complete by November 1 except for a few scattered
fields and some second cutting in Louisiana and Texas.



CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

in the Rocky Mountain area and westward in contrast to below normal for the
remainder of the country. During October, most areas received less than
normal quantities of precipitation. Exceptions were parts of California,
eastern Gulf States, and most of the South Atlantic Region. November 1
pasture feed condition, at 65 percent of normal, was 4 points below a
month earlier and 16 points under the 1958-62 average for the date.
However, pastures were somewhat better than the national average of 60
percent for November 1 last year.

Pasture feed continued very short through October in the North Atlantic
States. There were drought conditions in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New
York, and very poor conditions generally in the New England States. Pasture
condition in these States ranged from 19 to 40 percentage points below the
5eyear average for the date, but was somewhat better than lest year's
condition. Livestock received comparatively little feed from pastures
during October. However, short roughage supplies prompted dairymen to
allow cattle to forage in meadows and harvested corn fields.

November pasture feed condition in the South Atlantic States was much
improved from a year ago, with increases ranging from 9 points in Delaware
to 37 in Virginie. Late September and early October rains improved pasture
condition in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Sowe areas
in the Carolinas suffered from excessive soil moisture in October, but
pastures supplied better than average grazing for the month.

Continued shortage of rainfall in October caused pasture feed supplies
to dwindle in the North Central States as the growing season neared the end.
Although livestock were allowed to supplement pasture feed with gleanings
from stalk fields, increased feeding of grains and supplemental roughage
Was comtion. New seedings of small grains had not made sufficient growth to
supply much forage but the feed supply is deemed generally adequate. In
the Plains States, rain is needed to make dormant range feed more palatable.

Pastures in the South Central States on November 1 were greatly improved
fromthe same date last year. Gains ranged from 16 percentage points in
Kentucky to 33 in Arkansas. However, condition in most States was below
October 1 and substantially below the 5-year average for November 1.
Prospects for pasture feed were good in early October as a result of late
September and early October rains, but heavy frost about the 10th of the
month slowed growth in some States and dry weather prevailed in most of the
area until late October, Light showers brought some relief near the end
of the month. More rain is needed for growth of small grains.

Pastures deteriorated generally during October in the Western States.
By November 1, condition as a percent of normal was below a year earlier
except in Arizona. Drought still persisted in Eastern Colorado and very
little pasture feed was available throughout the Eastern slope area. In
other areas -- except for parts of California ~- rainfall was light during
October and there was little growth of late maturing grasses. However,
temperatures were mild and favored extensive gleening of crop residues,

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Prarduclion

Release:
November 10, 1964
3:00 Pim, (E.S.T.)

UNITED STATES CROP SUMMARY AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 1964

Corn prospects are down | percent from October 1, to 3,541 million
bushels, 13 percent below 1963 and 4 percent less than the 1958-62 average.

Soybean production at 702 million bushels is slightly more than the record
high crop of 1963 and 16 percent above average.

Sorghum grain production is forecast at 483 million bushels, 1 percent
smaller than last month, 17 percent below 1963, and 12 percent less
than average.

Rice production is estimated at a record high of 72,2 million 100-pound
bags, 3 percent more than last year and 32 percent more than average.

Fall Potatoes are estimated at 177 million hundredweight, 10 percent
less than the 1963 crop and 7 percent below average.

Apple production at 138 million bushels, is 10 percent above last year's
crop and 12 percent more than average.

Pecan prospects at 122 million pounds, are one-third the record 1963 crop
and about 26 percent below average,

Cranberries are estimated at 1,3 million barrels, 3 percent more than in
1963 and 2 percent more than average.

Milk production during October is estimated at 9,652 million pounds,
up | percent from 1963 and 2 percent above average.

Eggs laid during October are estimated at 5,268 million, 4 percent
more than September and a record high for the month,

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Statistical Reporting Service Crop Reporting Board
CrPr 2-2 (11-64) Washington, D. C.


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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

INDEX NUMBERS OF CROP PRODUCTION AND YIELD,
UNITED STATES, 1949-64 (1957-59=100)

= - - — PRODUCTION. _ _
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1950 : 8 821 89 86 96 gh
1951 2 91 16) 92 85 89 Th
1952 3 95 9 90 109 90 76
1953 2 9h 7 92 100 95 85
1954 + 93 81 92 88 93 95
1955 : 96 86 98 83 96 86
1956 7 95 85 4 87 102 86
1957 =: 93 93 = 101 82 98 «8698 8D 96 91 gh
1958 : 104 101 = =102 121 =102 96 «(93 100 mn 105
1959 : 103 106 97 97 100 106 3118 10% 98 101
1960 : 108 109 103.0115 103 «102 sl6—tséia228 105 105
1961 2107 «(99 102 «©6100 00'sa5sadlG—“(téi2d4? 122 109
1962 : 107 100 105 98 108 19 121 134 123 12
1963 3) : 2 10) «6105)«6102 eps 1k 129 116
196k WY: 109 «96S lo2ssa3'—sdthC GGT 130 113

aA Includes fruits and nuts, some other crops not in separate groups show, and
farm gardens. af Computed from yields of 18 field crops per acre harvested and
yields of 10 fruit crops per acre of bearing age combined in proportion to their
relative velues during the 1957-59 period. 3/ Preliminary. 4/ Indicated.

CORN FOR GRAIN: Corn prospects declined during October as harvest pro-
gressed and yields were a little lower than expected
earlier in some areas. The November 1 estimate of 3,541 million bushels
of corn for grain is nearly 1 percent less than last month, 13 percent
below the record large 1963 crop, and 4 percent less than average, The
indicated yield of 60.6 bushels per acre compares with 61.0 estimated
last month, The 1964 yield is 6.7 bushels less than the 1963 high of
67.3 bushels but exceeds the 1957-62 average of 57.3 bushels per acre.

Rainfall was Light over most of the Corn Belt during October _but
below normal temperatures slowed drying of grain. Harvest operations
moved ohead repidly in eastern Corn Belt areas as continued dry

weather Lowered moisture early. Harvest in Indiana was about two-thirds
complete by November 1 compared to the normal of about one-half finished

at this time. In illinois, harvest vas about a week ahead of last year
and two weeks aheed of normal. Harvesting did not start as early in
western areas of the Corn Belt, but by Wovenber 1 progress vas about
normal as warm weather speeded activity late in October. Moisture con-
tent of over 400 samples of corn gathered in Iowa about October 10 aver-
aged 24.5 percent compared with 20.2 percent a year earlier and the 1953-62

average of 24.6 percent.


CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Apple Prospects Decline ~ More Citrus ected

Total production of non-citrus fruit is expected to be 6 percent
greater than last year and 12 percent above average. Expected tonnage is
off from last month because apples failed to achieve expected size. All
crops except grapes are larger than last year and only the peach crop
was below average.

Indicated tonnage of citrus is 25 percent greater than last year with
orange production (excluding California Valencias) up one-third and grape-
fruit (excluding California's "other areas") up about one-fourth. More
tangerines are in prospect for this season than in 1963-64, but fewer
tangelos. The lemon crop is expected to be 22 percent less than last year.
Harvest of new crop oranges and grapefruit is underway but is still rela-
tively light in all citrus States.

Production of edible nuts is expected to be one-third smaller than
last year's record large tonnage although 2 percent above average. There
are more almonds, filberts, and walnuts than in 1963 but the pecan crop is
only one-third as large as last year.

Fall Vegetable Output Smaller

Production of fall vegetables is expected to total 1 percent less than
last year and 2 percent smaller than average. The sharpest drop from last
year was indicated for snap beans partly because of damage to Florida
acreage from Hurricane Isbell. Other crops showing declines from a year
ago are broccoli, cabbage, carrots, ceuliflower, celery, and lettuce,
Hurricane Isbell also reduced prospects for tomatoes in Florida, but the
1964 late fall crop is expected to be 18 percent larger than last year.

Smaller Fall. Potato and Sweetpotato Crops

Production of fall potatoes is now expected to be 10 percent less than
1963. ‘The current estimate is 1 percent less than & month ago because pros~
pects did not hold to earlier indications in each producing region. Pro-
duction prospects in the Eastern States are 1 percent more than last year,
but the Central area expects a 1h percent smaller crop, and the Western
crop is 17 percent less than last year. Total production of all seasonal
groups for 1964 is estimated at 10 percent less than last year and the
smallest potato crop since 1957.

Indicated production of sweetpotatoes also declined during October,
The present estimate is 2 percent less than last month's forecast and 3 per-
cent less than 1963.

More Milk - Record Egg Output

Milk production in the United States during October, 9,652 million
pounds, was 1 percent more than a year earlier and 2 percent more than the
1958-62 average for the month. On a daily basis, October production was
3 percent less than September - about the same seasonal decline as in 1963.

October egg production totaled 5,268 million eggs, 2 percent more than
last year and a record high for the month. layer numbers were 1 percent
larger than a year earlier and rate of lay reached a new high for the month.
Egg production continued to set new records in the South Atlantic, South
Central, and Western States. Production was the same as last year in
the North Atlantic area, but declined 3 percent in the North Central States.

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

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Ga. : 67 85 85 71 21,020 1,020
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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

The cotton crop continued to develop in October and the current
estimate of 15.4 million bales is 1 percent larger than both a month
ago and last year. With record or near record yields in most States,
the 1964 average of 528 pounds of lint per acre tops the previous high
of 516 pounds in 1963. Cottonseed production is indicated at 6,372,000
tons compared with 6,197,000 in 1963.

Peanut production prospects increased during October despite
losses in Virginia, North Carolina, and New Mexico. Higher yields
in other producing States pushed the 1964 crop total to 2,193
million pounds, 8 percent above last year. A record yield of
1,589 pounds per acre is now expected, exceeding the previous peak
of 1,435 in 1963.

October Generally Cool and Dry

October temperatures averaged below normal over all of the
Nation east of the Rocky Mountains and in the Pacific Northwest.
Temperatures were abnormally cool early in the month but rose to
above normal at the end of October. Freezing temperatures extended
as far South as the northern parts of the Gulf States during the
second week of the month. Damage to crops was limited because most
fields were mature. The growing season ended earlier in 1964 than in
1963 for most areas in the Northern half of the country.

Rainfall was below normal over most of the Nation during
October. However, areas affected by the passage of Hurricane Hilda
early in October and Hurricane Isbell sbout mid month, received
excessive amounts of rainfall with locally demeging floods. Late
September rains temporarily relieved soil moisture shortages, but
limited October precipitation was insufficient to maintain favorable
soil moisture levels over most of the Nation, except the Southeastern
coastal areas. Fortunately, the below normal temperatures lowered the
moisture needs and preventeé irreparable damage to crops and seedings.

Harvest activities progressed well during October, although grain
dried slowly during the cool temperatures. In general, the harvest pace
was slightly ahead of normal but somewhat later than the early 1963
season. In the Corn Belt, about 70 percent of the corn was picked by
November 1 and soybean combining was in the wind up stage.

In the Southern areas of the Nation, the effects of Hurricanes
Hilda and Isbell slowed harvest operations. Wind damage was relatively
minor, but added to harvest work. Wet soils caused delays and some crops


CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

PECANS: The November 1 estimate of the pecan crop is 122.5 million pounds,

up 1.5 million pounds from last month. This is about one-third
the size of last year's record crop and 26 percent below average. Only
Oklahoma and New Mexico expect larger crops than last year.

Harvest is underway in most States but will not become general until
after mid-November. The crop is light because of poor pollinating
weather and a wet growing season which limited the spray program. There
was more disease and insect damage than usual. The U.S. production of
improved pecans is expected to total 46.3 million pounds, less than one-
fourth the production of last year and slightly more than half an
average crop. Seedling production is estimated at 76.2 million pounds,
about half of last year's production, but only slightly below average.

WALNUTS: Production of walnuts in California and Oregon is forecast at

84 200 tons, up 1 percent from last year and 13 percent above
the 1958-62 average. In California, harvest is about 60 percent complete.
Slow maturity has delayed harvest in southern California. In Oregon,
nuts have been slow to drop and harvest was just starting at the end of
October. Nuts are generally small in both States.

ALMONDS: California's almond crop is estimated at 70,000 tons, up 16

percent from last year and 30 percent above average. Late
October rains delayed completion of harvest. Quality of meats is good
but the shelling percentage is below last year.

FILBERTS: Production of filberts in Washington and Oregon is expected to

total 8,400 tons. This ia 21 percent above last year, but 9
percent below the 1958-62 average. Picking was in full swing by mid-
October and dry weather enabled harvest to progress rapidly. Sizes are
running heavy to medium and large with few jumbos and giants.

FIGS: The warm, dry weather during October was favorable for the completion
of drying of figs and good quality is expected. Volume of canned
fresh figs has been about average.

AVOCADOS: California's 1964-65 “fall and winter” avocado crop is forecast
at 10,000 tons, less than one rd of last year's crop of 32,200
tons. The small prospective production this season is the result of a light
set because of cold weather during the blooming period. This estimate of
California avocados includes Fuerte and other varieties that will be picked
during the fell and winter. The first estimte for spring and summer
maturing varieties, including Hass, will be published as of April 1, 1965.
Florida's avocado crop is estimated at 14,300 tons, up 3 percent from last
year and more than double the 1958-62 average. Harvest of early varieties
is well advanced and mid-season maturing varieties are being picked.
Production of late varieties is expected to be below last season.

OLIVES: The condition of the California olive crop was reported at 68
percent on November 1, compared with 65 percent a year ago and the

5-year average of 61 percent. Earvest for canning is expected to be

finished by the third week of November. Canning tonnage will probably

be less than in 1963, but total production may exceed last year.

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

MISCELLANEOUS FRUITS AND NUTS

AVOCADOS 2/:

California, ALL v ~ 40,000 46,800 10260
Fall and Winter : 27,900 7) A
Spring and Summer 4/ : of 12, 100 14, 600 6

Fhoriga, LL 6,3 24,300

United States

California
FILBERTS:
Oregon

United States

Wain vrs:
California

United States
T/Includes quantities
cullage of harvested fruit.

2/ Crop year begins with bloom of the year shown and ends with completion of harvest
the following year,
3» Includes "Fuerte" and other fall and winter varieties.
/ Includes "Hass" and other spring and summer varieties.
Not available.
6/ Firet forecast for California "Spring and Summer" varieties and California,
"Al" to be released April 1.

State 7s Rverage 7
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3 Barrels

Mass, a
N. J, 98,000
Wis, 410,200

Wash, A 79,600 54,000 111,000 67,000
Ores. 3380 _ 2950 TO 8 80 _

United States 1,263, 780 14.324,.500 1,254, 500 1,292,800

1/ Includes quantities unharvested on account of economic conditions.
2/ Includes cranberries dumped, used for charity, or used for experimental pur-
poses under provisions of the Cranberry Marketing Order,

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Miss. 13,940 30 ,000 12,000
Ark. 5,350 11,000 4,500
la. : 17,800 49,000 20,000
Okle. : 16, 9h0 16,000 25,000
Texas : 24,600 56,000 25,000
N,Mex, : 6,000 6,000 6,500
U.S. : 16h,660 ~~ “362,600 ~~ 122,500

‘2/ Budded, grafted, or topworked varieties.

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Prices received by producers for eggs averaged 34.6 cents per
dozen in mid-October 1964, down 0,2 cent from a month earlier
and 1,2 cents lover than a year earlier. Producers of commercial
broilers received 14.5 cents per pound live weight during October,
down 0,2 cent from a month earlier but 0.4 cent above a year
earlier, Farm chicken prices in mid-October averaged 8,6 cents
per pound live weight, down 0.2 cent from a month earlier and
down 0.7 cent from a year earlier. Farm prices of turkeys in
mid-October averaged 20.4 cents per pound live weight, 2,0
cents less than a year earlier,

The average cost of the farm poultry ration in mid-October
1964 was $3.43 per 100 pounds, compared with $3.55 in mid~
October 1963. Broiler grover feed average cost vas $4.81 per
100 pounds, 4 cents less than a year earlier. Turkey grower feed
averaged $4,86 per 100 pounds, 3 cents higher than a year earlier.
The egg-feed price ratio in mid-October was the same as in mid-
October 1963, The broiler-feed price ratio was more favorable
to producers, The farm-chicken and turkey-feed price ratios
were less favorable.

CROP REPORTING BOARD

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 _Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Carn, grain : 64,469
Wheat, all : 50,363 45,256

Winter : 38,971 34,622
All spring : 11,392 10,634
Durum : 1,531 1,936
Other spring : 9,861 8,698
Oats : 26,471 21,757
Barley : 13,805 11,538
Rye : 1,695 1,611
Flaxseed : 3,055 3,238
Sorghum grain : 14, 002 13,488
Rice : 1,591 1,769
Cotton : 14,696 14,212
Hay, all 3 67,774 66,728
Hay, wild : 10,991 10,466
Hay, alfalfa : 28,iti 28,661
Hay, clover and timothy 1/ : 14,580 13,761
Hay, lespedeza : 3,292 2,539
Beans, dry edible : 1,485 1,425
Peas, dry field : 308 318
Soybeans for beans 3 24,978 28,628
Peanuts 2/ : 1,440 1,409
Potatoes: :
Winter 3 25 20
Early spring : 27 28
Late spring 3 130 113
Early summer H 98 87?
Late summer + 153 142
Fall : 974 956
Total : 1,407 1,347
Sweetpotatoes : 226 201
Tobacco : 1,154 1,175
Sugarcane for sugar and seed: 337 468
Sugar beets : 987 1,236
Broomcorn : 174

* “Does not include Alaska and Hawaii.

A/ Excludes sweetclover and lespedeza Hey. G. D, Simpson, Chairman,
2/ Harvested for nuts. M. L, Koehn, Secretary,
R. K. Smith, Cc, &, Burkhead,
T. L. Stuart, J. R. Kendall,
APPROVED: J, L. Aschwege, B. R. Bookhout,
H. . Carter, Jr., D. S. Findley,
Vv. Gum, J. W, Kirkbride,
H, M. Mayes, W. P. Parks,
Oud RETARY OF AGRICULTURE A, K. Potter, P. M, Williamson,

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Ohio : 11,289 12,130 197 Pats 2 gut
Ind. : 10,326 175
: 9,6 W2 709 iM eh

L,Ok7 1,092
y487_ 15352

EB, N.Cent.:_ 85,263" ~ 43,359 7 2,712 ~ “1,732. > 775 7 7 “8,162 855
Minn. 12,700 12,118 20 2,430

Towa 16,852 17,052 283° (3,314 5730 o
Mo. : 7,115 6,386 1,267 1,170
N. Dak. "33

Texas
S. Cent.

Mont.

Idaho

Wyo. :
Colo. :

N.Mex. :

Ariz. 2
Utah H
Nev.

Wash. 3

Oreg. H in 2
Calif. : OT! 221

Wicca aE 88

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

In the Southeastern area, production is forecast at 1,154 million
pounds, up LG million pounds from last month. The estimated production is
8 percent above last year and 37 percent above averege. Record high yields
were obtained in all Southeastern States. the forecast yield of 1,675
pounds per acre in Georgia is 115 pounds above the previous record high of
1,560 pounds obtained in 1963. Harvest was nearly complete in all areas
by November 1,

Production in the Southwestern area is now estimated at 427 million
pounds, up 7 percent from the October 1 forecast and 11 percent above last
year. The outlook in Oklahoma was unchanged during the month, but as the
Texas harvest got underway, yields turned out much better than farmers
anticipated. The decline in New Mexico is mainly attributed to early
digging to avoid pod discoloration.

DRY BEANS: ‘he 1964 dry bean production is estimated at 18.1 million bags

(100 pounds clean basis), sbowt the seme as a month ago, but
13 percent below the 1963 production and 5 percent less than the 1958-62
average.

The expected yield of 1,248 pounds per acre is the lowest since 1958.
The 1964 yield is 14 percent below last year's yield of 1,453 pounds and 3
percent less than the 5-year average of 1,202 pounds per acre.

Harvesting of dry beans progressed rapidly during October because of
favorable weather in most areas. By November 1 harvesting was more than
90 percent complete in California and virtually complete in all other dry
bean States.

Frost in Idsho during September and October caused serious discolore-
tion and shriveling of beans. Pick out in Ideho is expected to run
considerably above average and is reflected in the lower November 1 estimate
of production. Although frost and rain caused some damage during early
October in Michigan, this was more than offset by the favorable harvest
weather which followed. In other dry bean States, the crop is generally
of good quality with clean out near normal.

SUGAR BEETS: ‘he sugar beet crop is estimated at 24,168,000 tons, 2 per-

cent less than the October 1 forecast. This production is
3.5 percent more than the record crop harvested last year and 43 percent
more than aversge.

With most of the crop harvested, yields failed to come up to earlier
expectations in Ohio, Minnesota, the Dakotas, Colorado, and the extreme
Northwest. Cooler than normal temperatures prevailed during the growing
season and beets did not put on the anticipated tonnage. Prospects im~
proved in California as harvest progressed and in Utah beets continued to
size during mild October weather.

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CROP PROINCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

The presently indicated yield of 2,052 pounds per acre would be the
highest ever, and an increase of 63 pounds from the forecast on
October 1, Last year's yield was 1,989 pounds, the previous high, and
the 5-year average is 1,704 pounds,

The flue-cured crop is estimated at 1,364 million pounds, up 46
million from October 1. Despite a 10 percent cut in acreage, indi-
cated production is only 7 million pounds or one-half of one percent below
1963. The 5-year average is 1,216 million pounds. The combined
average yield indicated for the brightleaf belt this season is
2,180 pounds, a new record, breaking the ton level for the first
time, The 1963 yield wes 1,975 pounds, the average is 1,758.

At 629 million pounds--up 21 million from a month ago--the burley
forecast on November 1 indicated less damage from drought over much of
the belt than expected earlier, The 1963 crop was an all-time high of
755 million pounds. The 1958-62 average for the belt is 542 million
pounds, The prospective yield is 2,053 pounds per acre this season com-
pared with 2,231 in 1963, the highest ever, and the 5-year average
of 1,738 pounds,

A 38.0-million pound estimate was made for the Southern Marylend,
type 32, area as of November 1, compared with 39 million a month
earlier, and the 1958-62 averaged 35.3 million, A yield of 975 pounds
is expected from the 1964 crop, 59 pounds below average,

Based on November 1 indications, cured leaf from the fire-cured
crop will weigh about 53.6 million pounds, slightly above the 53.5
million indicated on October 1. The current estimate compares with
55.9 million pounds in 1963 and the average of 49.8 million, A
record yield of 1,645 pounds is expected compared with 1,630 pounds
in 1963, The S-year average is 1,453 pounds.

Production of dark air-cured, types 35-37, is estimated at 22.4
million pounds. In 1963 cured leaf from these types weighed 25.3
million pounds and the average is 21,4 million, The expected average
yield of 1,625 pounds per acre for all dark sir-cured types, will be
second only to last year's record high of 1,654 pounds.

Cigar filler production is estimated at 54,0 million rounds--
48.1 million of Seedlesf and 5.9 million of Miami Valley types. Con-
bined filler production totaled about 56.7 million pounds last year
and the average is 60,4 million, Yield per acre for types 41-hk is
indicated at 1,812 pounds compared with 1,836 last year, and the
average of 1,744 pounds.

Cigar binder poundage is estimated at 24.6 million pounds--about
18.9 million in Wisconsin and 5.7 in the Connecticut River Valley. Last
season, binder production in these areas totaled 23.7 million pounds,
The average is 27.3 million, A yield of 1,760 pounds is indicated for
binder, about the same as last year, The average is 1,622 pounds.

Growers of cigar wrapper tobaccos produced about 20.6 million pounds
this season--13.1 million of type 61 and 7.5 million of type

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

NON-CITRUS FRUITS AND NUTS

CROP : Average : 1963 : Preliminary
1958-62 : ‘ 1964 1/
Kpples, Com'l, Crop bu.: 2/122,997.—«2/125,505 SO
Peaches ": 2/74, 816 2/ 73,789
Pears "2 2/ 27,987 19, 378
Grapes ton: 2/ 3,097 3,793
Cherries "oy 2s 230 2/ 151
Apricots Carry) 188 200
” Cranberries ~ 1,264 1,254 1,293
Pecans 164,680 362,800 122,500

i Estimates for peaches, cherries, and apricots are not based on current
‘Yndications, but are carried forward from previous reports,
2/ Includes some quantities not harvested,

MILK AND EGG PRODUCTION

Average ? ;
1958-621/ * 1963 + 1964

* Average ‘ 3
IN 8
MONTH —: 1958-62 : 1963 : 1964

? Million Million Million
pounds pounds pounds Millions Millions Millions

September 9,450 9,558 9,626 4,679 4,912 5,048

October

9,489 9,557 9, 652 4,921 5,140 5,268

Jan. -Oct. Incl. 105,352 105,872 106,660 52,087 52,800 54,010

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964

: Average
wen eee 1852:
3 Tons
New York :
New Jersey 3
Pennsylvania
Ohio = ss 5, 9807 ~~ B50 ~ 7 9,500 ~ 7 7 7 7 T7,0607
Michigan
Towa
Missouri

North Carolina

South Carolina

Georgia

Arkansas

Arizona

Washington

California, all
Wine varieties

» Table varieties
Raisin varieties

Raisins 2/
Not dried
United States 2 3/3,097,430

.v] Includes quantities unharvested on account of economic conditions, and excess
cullage of harvested fruit.

2 Dried basis: 1 ton of raisins is equivalent to 4.25 tons of fresh grapes for
1963; 4.13 tons for 1962; and 4.02 tons for the 1958-62 average.

3/ The 1958-62 average includes production for States no longer estimted.

3 1958-02, ot
Tons Tons
17,900 16,700

: 17; 380 21,600
: 28, 7h0 48,000

2/ Includes quantities unharvested on account of economic conditions, and excess

cullage of harvested fruit.

2f Dried basis: The drying ratio is approximtely as pounds of fresh fruit to
1 pound dried.

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

MUIK PRODUCTION: Milk production in the United States during October is estimated
at 9,652 million pounds -- 1 percent more than a year earlier

and 2 percent above the 1958-62 average for the month. On a daily basis, October

ee was down 3 percent from September, about th2 same seasonal decline

as in 1963.

Monthly milk production on farms,

not availab:

POULTRY AND EGG PRODUCTION: ‘The Nation's laying flocks produced an estimated 5,268

million eggs during October ~- + percent more than
September and a record high for the month, Rate of lay was a record high for the
month. Layer numbers in October were 1 percent above a year earlier and 2 percent
above the previous month. In the first 10 months of 1964, production was 54,010
million eggs, 2 percent above January~October 1963.

October egg production continued at record highs in the South Atlantic,
South Central and Western States. Production was up 9 percent from a year earlier
in the South Central, 6 percent in the South Atlantic and 4 percent in the West.
Output wes 3 percent less than October 1963 in both the Fast North Central and
West North Central States. The North Atlantic States showed no change.

Production per layer averaged 17.33 eggs during October, the highest of
record for the month. Rate of lay was up from a year earlier in all regions.

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964

ut YIELD PER ACRE

CROP :Average: 1963 :cated tAverage:

21958~62:

Corn, grain bu.:
Wheat, all "3
Winter | my

All spring mes

Durum "s

Other spring mes 20.5
Oats "ys 42.7
Barley mes 31.4
Rye "oy 18.4
Flaxseed "oy 904
Rice 100 lb. bag: 2/ 3,421
Sorghum grain bu.s 39.8
Cotton bale: 2/ 454
Hay, all ton: 1.73
Hay, wild "; +89
Hay, alfalfa ms 2.39
Hay, clover and me
timothy 3/ "yp 1.6
Hay, lespedeza"; 1.22
Beans, dry edible t

(Cleaned) 100 1b, bag: 2/1,282
Peas, dry field :

(Cleaned) 100 lb, bag: 2/1,249
Soybeans for

beans bu; 2Ael
Peanuts 4/ Ib: 4,204
Potatoes: cwt?
Winter "170.8
Early spring "op 1464
Late spring "s 189.9
Early summer “144.0
Late summer “3 199.0
Fall "oy 494.0
Total "5 189%0
Sweetpotatoes "oe 76.9
Tobacco lb. : 1,704
Sugarcane for sugar :
and seed ton: 24.7
Sugar beets “3
Broomcorn wy
Hops Ib. :

Pasture ______ pete:
* Does not include Alaska and Hawaii.

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Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA
YIELD AND PRODUCTION, UNITED ents ae

Nov. 1,:1958-62:

1,51
1.19

2/1,453 |2/ 1,248

2/1,493

24,5
1,435

190,4
180.8
210.3
145.1
203.9
206.4
201.8

8.4
1,989

29.6
18.9

2/ 324
1,573

2/ 4,073
49.9

2 528
1.70

+85
2.36

1.47
1.17

2/1,484

22.7
1,589

200.5
155.8
198.0
136.5
192.4
185.7
184.0

83.2
2,082

26.9
17.3

By 3tt
1,651

199, 893
1,128,110
432,635
31,518
28, 591
54, 648
S49, 105
13,905
117,540
9, 824
67,261

23,296
4,054

19,006
3,881

603,447
1,747,557

4,273
3,881

2h, 442
14,039
30,359
189,092
266,086
17,291
1,970,630

8,357
16,909
27
45,635

SL_8s J

1963

4,081,791
1,137,641
904, 828
232,813
49,763
183,050
980,916
399,921
29,407
31,481
70,083
583,466
15,327
116, 525
9,276
69,216

20, 837
3,015

20,710
4,749

791,485
2,022,285

3,866
58,134
23,847
12,622
28,92¢
197,341
271,730
16,137
2,336,568

13,838
23,352

28
51,422

388,491

34,404 |

27,159
72,483
487,435
15,274
115,206
9,149
68, 954

19,760
2,948

18,115
4,044

692, 502
2,148, 225

3,690
4,239
19,247
11,068
28,994
178, 618
245, 856
16,034
2,138,170

17,091
24,636

2s
583,827

* Nov. 1,
* 1964 1/

1,285,962
1,018,929
267,033
61,027
206,006
892,552
388,491
34,404
27,159
72,219
"482,749
15,444
115,204
9,149
68,954

19,760
2,948

18,075
4,644

701, 503
2,192,775

3,690
4,239
19,247
11,068
28,994
176,736
243,954
15,725
2,206,497

15,087

24,168
25

53,827

4/ Estimates for wheat, oats, barley, rye, flaxseed, hay, cry field peas, winter, early spring, late spring, early summer
Potatoes, broomcorn, and hops are not based on current indications, but sre brought forward from previous reports.
2/ Pounds. 3/ Excludes sweetclover and lespedezs hay. 4/ Harvested for nuts. 5/ Condition November 1,

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

PEANUTS HARVESTED FOR NUTS 1/

Average

a a A 1988262 1 96h: 1958-62 2s 296
1,000
pounds
216, 300

_ 396 ,000

Total (Ve.-2 0 EI II

N.C. area) ?_ 1,872 __ _ 2,089 2,195 527,828 __573,680_ _ 612,300_
$.c. :7 T,062 1,140 1,300 12,326 ~ ~ 12,5h0 14,3007 ~
Ga. > 2,176 1,560 1,675 569,324 745,680 804,000
Fla. : 56,272 68,110 75,460
Ale. 200,706 236,925 258,375
Miss. #80 OL LLL 2,230 __ _ 2,700 __ 1,720 _

Total (S.E

area) _ - 840,858 _ 1,064,955 _1,193,885_ _
Okla. 145 Bor 169,650 Bethe
Texas 219,128 195,640 22%, 200

N.Mex. : oO _ _ _ 13,312 iu 60 17,90 _

2,000 2,000

: ag / 8 2 bags 2/
New York : 2,230 1,200 1260 Tu oor 1,197

Michigan
Total N.E.
Nebraska
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Washington
Total N.W.
Kansas
Colorado
New Mexico
Utah
Total S.W.
California :
Large Lime  ; 1,638 1,627 1,650 898 7eL 693
Baby Lima | 1,727 1,800 1,650 kha 540 314
Other +2307, 1,365 _ 1.349 2,267 221. 2,157 _

LT Includes beans grown for seed.
2/ Bags of 100 pounds (cleaned).
3/ 1960-62 average.


CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA
POTATOES , RISE Continued

A 64,
1,000" I, 305 * I, ToT “15050
acres acres Cwt. Cwt. Cwt, cw. owt. owt.

L.SUMMER-Cont.

Yann. 6.3 . 65 155° «21 iho 97s 1,020 ~ 910
Nebr. 3.9 3-9 3- i M5 160 595 566 54
Ma. 1.7 14 1.3 95 5 65 162 23 84
Va. 3.1 862.8 2.7 73 5 7 227 2 189
W. Va. 2 964 8.0 9.0 65 65 636 585
N.C. t 3.2 3.0 2.8 113 so 140 351 420-392
Colo. 2/ 17.0 12.6 13.5 208 192 190 3,509 2,419 2,565
N. Mex. 29 2h 1.7 170 185 = 185 NBG AAA 3
Wash. 19.9 17.0 22.0 292 340 295 53 318 55 it 6,490
Calif. week - 7:9 7:5. 297 _ 330, 335 2,512
page? y B52.8 “Uhr 87 150.7" 199-0 “203.97 B25 Ls TEE 5o8 38,99
Maine 146.0 142.0 280 36,097 31,630 40,040
Ns He 18 1.6 180 34 270
. 2.5 Bl 175 33 368 350
Mass. t 5:8 4.7 205 2,054 1,034 964
R Is 3 2 3.9 190 13036 13034 798
Conn. : 6.6 6.5 210 1,515 1,462 1,449
N. Ys-Ls Ie : 33.7 26.2 2k5 8,64h 65916 6,664
<Upstate =; i. iho au 8, 2825 °e 10,120 245,
° + ye. . 37
8 Bast.~Fall = :__- 278.8 “265.6 aed ai a4 BF Sed5e
Ohio ane ~ 1.0" ~ Toro 2- “Sete a 7808 1908
Ind. . 0 +5 22 21 295 u
Mich. 41.2 36.5 13:8 17! 72 oe ie 6,738 7,60
Wis, 31.6 30.0 Ef 9 191 190 180 6,043 5,700 5,220
Minn. 95.8 101.0 9h.o 122 130 105 123603 133130 9;870
Towa 3.8 3° 2.8 131 130 125 501 390 350
N. Dak. 112.4 1lh.o 106.0 126 117 100 13,978 13,338 10,600
8. Dak, 6.8 35 5.0 2 00 ie 256 23 Re
Nebr. 10.5 8.5. 7.3 190. 28 1,3
9 Cent. Fell nee T3INS5~ “eGTTO~ ie. vd stom 2e8 - oa BiEHIe 3e 3% 38,020
Mont. BI 7 79 7.6 156 ~ “180 weep 2 2B “1,330
Tdaho=10 SW.Co. 12.2 12.1 19.0 234 255 33086 5,320
~Other Co. 227.4 229.0 231.0 196 220 4, 398 50,380 36,960
43 3.2 oh 154 170 658 4h 578
Colo. 2/ 40.8 30.0 «0 220 235 8,990
Utah 9.0 8.5 5 163 175 1,46
Nev. we wi 7) 210 27
Wash. aS Ae] to)
Oreg.-Malheur 3:8 7518 a) 3/35uh
Other Co. 24.9 26.0 Q 6,078
Calif. tL 203 es - ae
9 West.-Fall — +5/378.9 "375.8 38 2248 BLS
total +5/974.3 i Bia.
31,808.8 989. B63 ~~ B01BTM aL 266, 086
pe ee to 323468 _ 189-0 BO

4/ Includes the following quantities not harvested or not marketed because of low prices (1,000 hundredweight} Early
‘pring, Florida, other - 13; Late spring, Alabama, Baldwin area - 320. 2/ Seasonal grouping revited from 1959 to
date, "San Luis Valley ts classified as fall and all other areas os late asminer, 3/ Lote summer crop for Idcho ond
Oregon reclassified os fell beginning with 1962, 4/ Average excludes late summer acreage and production for 1958-61
for Idabo and Oregon, $/ Average includes late summers acreage and productica for 1958-61 for Idaho and Oregon.

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1954

CORN, GRAIN

Average
1958-52 1964

Bushels Bushels Bushels

BER TESAE OS
cookboo0c00000

79-6 38.0 Qe
50.5
40.0 :

29.3 39.0 WL.

30.6 37.0 42.0
32.5 34.0 25.0
30.0 32.0 31.0
32.8 28.0 29.0

27-1 _ 28.0 _ 32.0 _
47.8 55.0 55.0 7
15.6 81.0 78.0
53.1 70.0 60.0
53.3 61.0 54.0
35.0 42.0 40.0
20.0 28.0 30.0
60.7 64.0 64.0
82.9 90.0 89.0
70.3 77.0 70.0
72.4 80.0 83.0

JUS. 57-3 7 +3 60.6

Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

1963 iPrelimi nary? Average

‘Preliminary
* 1958-52 5 21954
2,000 1,000
bushels bushels bushels
62 63 59
154 132 112
174 146 130
11,690 11,948 11,880
5,848 4,380 4345
— 552257 _ _ 43,035_ _ _ 52,856.
203,935 226,434 191,598
319,519 403,854 343, 508
644,123 752,165 697,085
92,759 100,685 100,485
111,063 105,240 122,490
353,556 278,320
860,320 Th3, 736
203,740 157,104
11,767 6,116
151,872 81,999
287,392 213 ,000
— ~ $24300. _ _ 46,170
1,73 8,056
23,024 20, 26,
31,058 17,706 29,427
4, 885 3,072 3,196
74,138 74,088 83,160
21,048 22,618 22,725
60 ares Been 67, ie
wn ee LL A
GB, 458 Th, 382 Bt
48, 683 49, 980 50,000
46,057 48,906 47,314
32,349 27,713 28,308
10,005 5,984 3,875
9,895 7,378 6,572
$,022 3, bad 2,784
34,543 2k 164 22, 912
283 lio 275
1,725 1,620 1,638
938 1,330 1,1b0
14,083 12,590 10,260
618 hoe 520
405 420 450
208 128 128
oa ne
2 ’
9, 4U8 6,800, 7,553
3,670,225 4,081,791 3,581,061


CROP PRODUCTION, ilovember 196!: Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

In other sections of the country, corn prospects generally held at
earlier levels except for areas in North Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, and
Louisiana where excessive rainfall from hurricane activity caused some
flooding losses and limiteddamage from wind. Harvest progress was about
normal in southern areas. Late October weather was nearly ideal and
farmers shifted to corn work as cotton and peanut harvest neared
completion.

SOYBEANS: The prospective 1964 soybean production is 702 million bushels ,
based on November 1 reports. This is about the same as last

year's crop, up slightly from prospects a month earlier, and 16 percent

above average. The expected yield of 22.7 bushels per acre is less

than last year's yield of 24.5 bushels, and the average of 24.1 bushels

per acre.

By regions, production is up from a month ago in the North Central
States, about the same as a month ago in the South Central States, and
lower in the Atlantic States.

Gains in Illinois and Missouri, where yields turned out better than
expected earlier, were responsible for the increase in the main North
Central Region. These gains more than offset losses in the Dakotas and
Wisconsin. Yields remained the same as a month earlier in the other
States. Harvest in the area was virtually complete by November 1, except
in Kansas where about one-fifth of the acreage remained for harvest and
in Missouri where harvest was in the final stages.

Prospective production was unchanged from a month earlier in most
South Central States. A decline in Louisiana was partially offset by
a brighter outlook in Oklahoma. October was generally favorable for
harvesting and maturing the crop in the region. The harvest was about
one-third complete in Arkansas while most States ranged between half
and three-quarters complete. Harvest was getting underway on the high
plains of Texas and nearing completion in Oklahoma.

In the South Atlantic States, excellent prospects in North Carolina
and southward were maintained during the month with record yields expected
in the Carolinas and Georgia. Prospects declined in Virginia and
northward to New Jersey. Heavier damage than anticipated earlier
from the summer drought and some damage to late fields by early
October freezes combined to reduce prospects there. Harvesting progress
by November 1 varied in the region, ranging from about 5 percent
complete in South Carolina to about one-fourth complete in Virginia

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CROP PRODUCTION, November 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Harvest progressed at-a rapid pace under favorable weather conditions
in most areas, By the end of October harvest was complete in Minnesota,
North Dakota, and Wyoming and nearing completion in many other areas.

About 80 percent of the Colorado crop had been lifted by November 1 and
harvest was expected to be completed by November 10. In California, har-
vest of spring-planted beets was nearing completion in the southern San
Joaquin Valley and past the half-way point in other areas. Rain the last
week of October delayed digging of beets in Idaho where about half of the
crop has been harvested. Above-normal October temperatures in the eastern
part of the sugar beet belt slowed harvest and caused hot spots in piled
beets in Ohio. In Michigan the nights were cool enough to keep down
temperatures in storage piles and beets have been stored under ideal
conditions.

SUGARCANE FOR SUGAR AND SEED: The loss of about 20 percent of the Louisiana
sugarcane production caused by Hurricane
Hilda lowered prospective production on the mainland to 15,057,000 tons --
a reduction of 2,034,000 tons from the October 1 forecast. Despite the
loss, mainland production is 9 percent larger than the previous record-high
set last year and 60 percent more than average. Production of 10,465,000
tons in Hawaii brings the United States crop to 25,522,000 tons, compared
with 24,040,000 last year.

Harvest of sugarcane got underway in Louisiana in mid-October and is
now in full swing, with about 15 percent of the crop harvested by the end
of October. Weather has been ideal since Hurricane Hilda flattened most
of the cane in early October. Harvest progress has been better than ex-
pected and most of the crop will probably be cut with mechanical har-
vesters, However, harvest is slowed by not being able to cut cane in
both directions and considerable hand scrapping is necessary. Some badly-
twisted cane--only a small part of the crop--will have to be cut entirely
by hand, Although practically all of the crop is expected to be harves~
ted, loss in tonnage will be substantial because of heavier topping and
light weight of the cane. The lack of maturity in the whipped, broken,
and twisted cane is resulting in extremely low sucrose content and purity.

Growth of cane in Florida has been good despite two hurricanes, and
prospective production remaing at the level of the past two months. About
half of the mills have started harvest with all expected to be operating
by December 1. As of October 31, ten of the 26 mills in Hawaii had com-
pleted grinding their 1954 crop.

TOBACCO: At 2,206 million pounds, estimated production of all types of
tobacco aS of November 1 is 68 million pounds, 3 percent above
the 2,138 million forecast a month earlier. Increases of 46 million
pounds in flue-cured tobacco, 21 million in burley, and 1.5 million in
cigar filler--countered by a decrease of a million pounds in type 32--
accounted for most of the change. All tobacco production reached a record
high of about 2,337 million pounds last year and averaged 1,971 million
during the 1958-52 period.

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