CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

APPLES: The Nation's 1967 commercial apple crop is expected to total 5, 70k
million pounds, 1 percent less than last year and 4 percent below the
1961-65 average. Prospects improved somewhat during July in all regions and
the indicated crop is 1 percent above the July 1 forecast. A larger crop than
last year is expected in the Eastern States but prospects are for smaller crops
in the Central and Western States.

In the East, growers expect to produce 14 percent more apples than last
year. All eastern States except Hhode Island and Pennsylvania have lerger crops
than in 1966. July weather in the East was generally favorable, eoil moisture
ie adequate,’ and apples are making good size growth. Harvest of summer var-
ieties is underway. In most States, Golden Delicious set a heavy crop but the
set of Red Delicious was somewhat light. The crop is generally free of insect
and disease damage.

In the Central States, production is expected to be down 7 percent from
1966. Most of the reduction ie due to a shorter crop in Michigan. However, all
North Central states, except Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kansas expect to pro-
duce fewer apples than last year. In the South Central States--Kextucky,
Tennessee, and Arkansas--prospects are for larger crops than in 1966. In Ohio
and Indiana, harvest of summer varieties is underway. Yall and winter varieties
are making satisfactory size growth except in some spotted dry areas. In
Tllinoie, soil moisture is adequate, and frutt is making good progress. Michi-
gan's crop is 15 percent less than last year due to poor pollination and a
heavy drop in June. Apples are sizing well and insect damage is lighter than
usual. In Minnesota, the crop is about two weeks later than normal, A severe
hall storm in the LaCrescent area during June caused extensive damage.
Missouri's crop is developing adequately, and picking of Jonathans is expected
to start the latter part of August. In Arkansas, weather has favored fruit
growth. Harvest of summer apples is complete and picking of Jonathans and Red
Delicious is starting.

In the Western States, production is expected to be l2 percent leas than
last year, mostly due to mich lighter crops in California, Colorado, and
New Mexico. Washington's crop is expected to be slightly under 1966. In Idaho,
fruit is sizing well. Hot, dry weather during July hastened maturity. Colo-
Yado's crop was reduced to less than half of lest year and average by a severe
freeze in April. Red Delicious suffered the heaviest damage. About two-thirds
of this year's crop will be Jonathans and Rome Beauty. There is a fair crop of
Golden Delicious.

Washington's apples developed well during July. In the Lower Yakima Valley
the set is light and variable, but partly offset by increased bearing surface.
In the Upper Yakima Valley, the crop is good. Fruit is smooth and well shaped.
In the Wenatchee area, production is expected to be above last year, mostly
because of an increase in Red Delicious. In Oregon, the set is somewhat lighter
than last year, but fruit sizes are somewhat larger. Califoraia's Gravenstein
crop has a wide range of maturity and size, harvest will start early in August.
The set of Red and Standard Delicious is light in major districts. Golden
Delicious and Jonathan in the Sebastapol area have a fair set. Rome Beauty
has the heaviest set of any variety.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA
ALFALFA AND ALFALFA MIXTURES FOR HAY

“OTF ODT ye ela De bee oO LI oor Pret TTS
1966 3 Indicated : 3 1966 A ca
3 iT. t 196865 ot aT
Tae eee ee 17000 5h
Tons tons +onB
2.05 1.90 ES Wi TO
2.15 2.15 36 45 47
2.30 2.15 258 334 318
2.40 2.25 re vi) 70
2.25 2.20 8 T 7
2.30 2.40 8&9 TH 70
N.Y. 3 2422 2.35 2.30 2,597 3,111 3,015
Ned. ot aut 2.45 2.80 a 196 2 3
Pa. 2 2 1.90 2.20, 00 1 535, 1,725.
i7 2.10 y TT 1; 12435
2.45 1,433 1, 1,340
2.85 2,891 2,652 2,
2.00 008 Pet 236)
2. ~- 16 62
aS bes 65479 5,
2.80 5,560 5,649 5,422
2.75 1,615 2,200 2,282
LS 2,022 2,206 1,959
1.45 3,207 2,801 3,184
2.35 4,216 beg. 1218
2.80.2 ee oe ee ee oe ae a
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2.
2140 46! 215 172
1.75 au 128 136
2.00 66 2 2h
220,.02--08 2 6 15
2.35 887 “Bhs 67
2.45 371 245 208
2.00 27 17 18
2.50 25 32 32
3.00 125 157 LTT
2.20 37 ho YY
2.55 21,223 1,300 2,311
ann 2 I 50 500.
2.05 2,000 oe 25588"
2.95 2,937 2,766 2,997
2.20 852 1,025
Colo. 2.49 2.55 2.60 1,945 1,951 2,070
N. Mex. 4,16 A) 4.20 Bho 785
Ariz. 5.04 5.20 5.10 1,051 1,040 1,020
Utah 2,84 2.85 3.00 1,255 1,282 1,338
Nev. 3.18 3.30 3.40 5 kgs 52h
Wash. 2.84 2.90 3.20 1,367 1,534 1,626
Oreg. Ae 2.95 3.00 b 5 Lie 2.227
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19.4 21.0 20,0 584 462 300 10,350 10 72 13,104
21.9 24.5 © 20.0 9,945 6,542 3, 480 — — oe
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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

9 percent less than last year’s 145,800 acres. The acreage for harvest,
estimated at 112,700 acres, ig down 12 percent from last year's 127,700

acres. A yleld of 339 pounds is.indicated, compared with 312 pounds
last season.

In Oklahoma prospective production is indicated at 7,400 tons, 1,500
tons above last year. Harvest of the early crop in the Lindsay area is
well underway. Yields are about average and most crops are running to
"selfworking" with less "hurl" than usual. .The late crop is making good
Progress. In the Panhandle prospects are very favorable. Production in
Colorado is estimated at 5,400 tons, down slightly from the 5,500 tons
last year. Soil moisture is exceptionally favorable. Heavy rains in
early July caused considerable replanting, and there is some concern over
the lateness of much of the acreage. Warm weather ia needed to hasten
maturity.

Production in New Mexico is estimated at 4,700 tons, up from the
4,500 tons last year. Although much of the crop is late, it is progress-
ing well because of generally favorable moisture conditions. Good
yields are expected.

Production in Texas is estimated at 1,500 tons, compared with 3,800
tons last year. Drought reduced yields in most areas. Production in
Kansas ig estimated at 100 tons. Broomcorn estimates have been discon-
tinued in Illinois.

RICE: The 1967 rice crop is expected to total a record 87.7 million cwt.,

3 percent above last year's previous high. July weather favored
rice in all areas and the August 1 forecast is up 3 percent from a month
earlier.

Production in the Southern area is forecast at 71.0 million cwt.,
7 percent above last year's previous record high. Record yields are ex-
pected in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas and near record yields in
Mississippi and Missouri. Harvest made excellent progress during July
and by August 1 first cutting was slightly more than half completed in
Texas and 30 percent completed in Louisiana. Last year, about 10 percent
of the Texas acreage had been cut by August 1 and harvest had just begun
in Louisiana. To date, the 1967 harvest has been the fastest of record
and will probably result in more acreage than usual producing a second crop.

The California crop improved during August and production now is ex-
pected to total 16.7 million cwt., up 4 percent from the July 1 forecast.
Although development is later than last year, growers are becoming
optimistic about the crop's potential.

FLAXSEED: Production of flaxseed is forecast at 18.5 million bushels,
down 22 percent from last year and 36 percent below average.

The expected yield is 9.2 bushels per acre compared with 9.1 bushels in

1966 and the average of 10.3 buahela, Prospects during July improved in

Minnesota and South Dakota, but the improvement was more than offset by

declining prospects in North Dakota and Montana. Expected production

is below last year in most States, except South Dakota.

“We


get 3966 ae, -

2 1,000 7,000 ~oe0 1, 080 1,002
? acres acres acres Cut, Ovt, Cwt. “he cwt, we.
WOWER: $
Fla, 2 8.5 10.9 u.8 256 15 2,32 Ue ae
Calif, : 14.6 _ 12.8 _ 228 _ 2ho _ 2 2% 2 BL
‘Totel 725.5 _ eh.6 197. _ 199 — 201) - ~Fa 5, 08% 4, ho
EARLY SPRING:
Fla. -Hastinge 105 HI 4,350 2,415
-Other 3s eo
Texas 210 30h.
Total a 1, g2k “25979
LATE SPRING:
N.C.
8N.E, Counties : 10.8 112 10.0 7 125 150 1,600 1,388 1,500
“Other Counties : 2.4 2.4 2,3 106 110 120 253 264 276
8. Cc, > 29 Lg 14 88 uo 120 1h 209168
Ala, t 13.7 16.6 1.0 127 155 125 Taare, 513 1, 750
Miss. + 3.0 3.3 3.¢ 63 85 90 270
Ark, 2 3,3 (2.6 2.3 60 70 zg 18 abe 161
La, > 3.2 3.2 2,2 57 599 1 183-183, 134
Okla, + 143 7 “7 64 60 65 85 he 46
Texas 25.30 72 6.3 92 110 100 486 781630
Ariz. 2 9.5 12.5 1.0 237 230 250 2. 1246/2, 675 2,750
Calif, 2_ 47.8 52.0 _ 49.8 _ p- 15,736.17, 160 14, 691_
Total 2103.4 113.3 _ 103.0 _ 223. _ Beg ~ “P17 22,906 25,937 22,376
EARLY SUMMER: 3
Mo. : WL 2.7 2.7 no 4eoT 338 97
Kans. 2 2.2 1.6 1.5 90 184 Lhe 135
Del, > 91 8.6 8.6 210 1,836 1,505 1,806
Ma. : 26 19 Lg 170 372 29k 383
Va.-Eastern Shore : 22.8 25.3 26.5 135 3,199 3,491 3,578
-Other 2 3.6 3.0 2.8 90 296-225, 252
N.C, 2 344 2h 2.0 120 37 «= 2T6 2h
ky. 6.9 A) 3.8 7 i7o = 260 266
Tenn. 5.5 5.8 4.6 8 439 «493-368
Ala, : 5.9 61 6.1 130 oe 79 733
Texas : es 18.7 age 3 5 oS 2 ie 3%
“* te Le oy LQ. 5 ein 2,312
Total 1a BOs «80. 71597 1 3, (3
et : i ES 24 8 I as 13,095 S78 T3,765_
N. Ye-b. Le. + 102 9.8 2/104 260 2,613 2,352 2,704
N. J. : 27.4 27.9 ~ 17,0 235 4,173 3,312 3,995
Ohio 2 &L 37 33 165 758 a9 5k
Ind. 16 Le 11 0 ee2 ATK Bh
mi, 24 2.5 2.5 1ho 292 300-350
Mich, 9.9 11.8 10,9 160 2,433 1,475 1, 7H
Wig. LL 2008 29-0 28.0 292 190 200.952 3, 610 _ 3, 600.

See footnotes at end of table,


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Sweet Varieties:

New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
3 Great Lakes States
Montana
Idaho
Colorado
Utah
Washington
Oregon
California
7 Western States
United States

Tert Varieties:

New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
5 Great Lakes States
Montana
Idaho
Colorado
Uteh
Washington
Oregon
6 Western States
—— United states
y Includes quantities unharvested on account of economic conditions, and excess
cullage of harvested fruit.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE POSTAGE AND FEES PAID
STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WASHINGTON, D. C, 20250

OFFICIAJ., BUSINESS

U.S. GOWRIGNT PRINTING OFFICE: 1967 301-750 (sR5~23)


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

GRAPES
: Production 1/
Btate www nee ee ee eee er es
2 Ave 3 : “Indicated
eee ene wee 1 3 ge
: Tons Tons ‘Tons
New York 2 122,200 132,000 435,000
New Jersey : 1,002 1,150 1,100
Pennsylvania : 39,240 39,500 43,000
Ohio 3 16,100 17,000 1,000
Michigan : 353900 49,000 30,000
Towa : 4ge 2ho or
Missouri 3 3,820 3,400 2,000
North Carolina : 1,2k0 1,600 1,600
South Carolina : 5,140 5,500 4,300
Georgia > 1,070 1,350 1,150
Arkansas 8 6,660 6,000 9 300
Arizona + 13,226 12,600 14, 000
Washington * 54,200 64, 300 76,000
California, all : 3,303,000 3,400,000 2,950,
Wine varieties : , 665,000 s
Table varieties 3 562,400 560,000 450, 000
Raisin varieties + 2,120,800 2,175,000 1,900;
Raisins 2/ 2 237,200 281,000 aided
Not dried 2,056,400 987,000 ed
United States

I/ Includes quantities unh:
Cullage of harvested fruit. 2/ Dried basis: 1 ton of raisins is equivelent to
4.23 tons of fresh grapes for 1966 and 4.49 tons for the 1961-65 average.

California, all
Fall and Winter 7,
Spring and Summer 4/
Florida
United States

Baovest the following year. 2/ Includes quantities unharvested on account of
economic conditions, and excess cullage of harvested fruit. 3 Includes "Fuerte"
and other fall and winter varteties. 4/ Includes "Hass" and otRer spring and
sumer varieties. 5/ Not available.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

APRICOTS: The apricot forecast is 136,500 tons, 29 percent less than last year's

erop and 32 percent below average. Prospects declined in California and
Washington during July, but improved in Utah. California's crop was set back by
poor pollinating weather resulting in below normal set. Hail and frost in some
areas, a heavier than normal June drop followed by a short hot spell prior to har-
vest also reduced the potential production. The quality of the fresh packed fruit
has been generally good. Harvest started in Washington about July 5 and was nearly
reel by August 1. Utah's harvest was well underway by August 1, and progress-

well.

PRUNES AND PLUMS: California's 1967 production of prunes is expected to total
135,000 tons (dried basis) 2 percént Gore than last year but 12
percent less than average. The crop is growing well and coloring rapidly in all
districts. The Sacramento Valley has a very good crop but the Napa-Sonoma district
and Mendocino County have a light set. A few orchards have reported some brown rot.

The California plum crop is forecast at 95,000 tons, the same as last year's
crop but 6 percent below average. Harvest is proceeding on schedule, but somewhat
later than last season. Cullage has been heavy due to split pits, hail marks,
growth cracks and for other reasons. Santa Rosas packed out more than last year's
erop but other varieties are expected to be below last season, The daily volume has
not been heavy so far but heavy volumes are beginning to move from all districts and
the daily volume is expected to be heavier than normal.

Production of prunes and plums in Michigan, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon is
expected to total 73,300 tons, 11 percent more than last year, but 3 percent less
than average. Harvest of early prunes should begin in Idaho about August 20 and
harvest of late prunes about a week later. Harvest of plums in Idaho will begin
about the end of August. A light prune and plum crop is expected in Washington
with few orchards having a heavy set. Harvest of Early Italians began about
August 1 but will be slow until about August 12. The fruit is coloring well and is
free of blemishes. Oregon's Umatilla County expects a good crop. Conditions in
the Willamette Valley are below a year earlier as set is lighter and drop has
apparently been heavier. Harvest in the Milton-Freewater area is expected to begin
the second week in August.

NECTARINES: Production of nectarines in California is forecast at 55,000 tons,

19 percent below last year and 10 percent lese than average. Harvest
is later than normal but the fruit is meeting less competition in the fresh market
due to the late season. There has been some cullage due to split pits, hail damage,
and growth cracks. Sizes are running below last year, but the packed fruit has
been of good quality.

OLIVES: The crop bloomed during a cold and rainy period, resulting in a light set

in most areas. Poorest prospects are probably the Sevillanos in the
Corning district and Missions in the Oroville-Wyandotte area. Many growers are
reporting a complete failure.

FIGS: California fig trees are generally in excellent condition. The set of

Calimyrmas is light due to a heavy drop during July. There wes a light
first crop of Missions, but reports indicate a good late crop. Development of the
fig crop is much later than normal due to cold weather early in the season.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA
CLOVER AND TIMOTRY, AND MIXTURES OF CLOVER AND GRASSES FOR HAY 1/

1

Se rs

19ST gees 286 Mier
1,000 I,

a

ae
eels

i

1.50 150 126
1.65 587 592 540
1.70 19 187 172
1.80 ll 16
1.75 ie 1i2
1.75 2,185 2,214 2,147
2:80 108 10h "hho
~-- dO LOTT _ . ~ 22700 _ 2,778
1.55 3,5 2,510 Ly 4k6
1.70 905 660 576
1.85 1,248 1,015 9k9
1.4o % ue 407
2.00, 2z 2,
i os Bie ~~~ ay --L2--
1.90 1,936 1,729 1,376
1.40 LT 1,712 1,679
1.60 126 100 109
pt a~--- 27 OL
Ew ut RB %
1.75 302 33% 362
1.40 600 687 TH.
1.35 426 353 508
~~ - bBo oa a, 2 R~ -— BE
2.55 95. 2032
: 1.55 hoa 69h 15
t 1.30 43, 55 58
Miss. : 1.48 140 1.50 gh 202 18s
Ark, 9: _ 12 1. 1.50, 122 1! 1
Mont. i ~ 482 --- Ee --- 8 TT hod ~~ 7 7 "4B" 7 7 7 hg =
Idaho 1.30 1.50 189 162 195
Wyo. 3 1.15 1.30 185 179 224
Colo, : 1.55 1.60 312 332 318
Ne Mex. : 1.60 1.45 22 2T 26
Utah =: 1.65 1.70 TL TL B
Nev. z 290 1.50 67 a5 76
Weshe = 2.00 2.00 456 470 480
2§0_. mee bok

1/ Excludes sweetclover and lespedeza hay.


PEACENT
OF NORMAL

65 to 80 LZ Poor to fair
50 to 65 GRY Very poor
35 to 50 BERG Severe drought
Under 35 MB Extreme drought

‘4S REPORTED AY
CROP CORRESPONDENTS.

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

Us & DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NEG. SRS 189-678) STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE

PASTURE FEED CONDITIONS*
: Aug. 1, 1966

PERCENT
OF NORMAL
80 and over EX] Good to exceltent
65 to 80 Poor to fair
50 to 65 GI Very poor
35 to 50 BJ Severe drought
Under 35 (MH Extreme drought

‘AS REPORTED BY
‘CROP CORRESPONDENTS

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

U. 5, ORPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NEG..SRS 189-068) STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

SOYBEANS FOR BEANS

N.Y. 17.0 20.0 20.0 51 60 80
N. J. 20.7 17.5 24.0 T16 682 22
Pa. 20.6 19.0 24.0 248 342

Chio 2 24.7 28.5 24.0 44,820 59,992 53,544
Ind. 27.2 26.0 26.0 74,250 73,164 73,892
mu. : 28.2 27.0 30.0 160,328 159,327 260
Mich. 2 22.8 22.5 23.0 T5795 10,800 BL,
Wis. 18.0 20.0 19.0 2,221 3,700 3,
Minn. 21.2 24.0 21.0 54,122 80,544 76,818
Towa 28.2 29.5 27.0 109,412 150,214 152,604
Mo. 23.5 25.0 22.0 64, 85,425 76,670
N. Dak. 16.0 23.0 17.0 2,632 5,362 5,015
8. Dak. 19.2 20.0 20.0 3,625 2920 T
Nebr. 25.3 29.5 26.0 10,765 23,187 21,450
Kans 18.5 22.5 23.0 14,586 20,632 20,677
Del. 19.6 12.0 26.0 3,280 1,704 3,614
Ma. 2 21.0 14.0 28.0 4,795 2,884 5,2:
Va. 19.1 18.5 22.0 6,674 6,568 8, 360
N.C. : 23.8 24.0 27.0 15,230 20,856 27,459
8.¢ 2 19.5 22.0 24.0 12,614 19,338 25,104
Ga. : 18.0 23.0 24.0 2,374 6,923 13,008
Fla. : 25.4 27.0 27.0 1,424 2,160 2,700
ky. : 2h.0 25.0 25.0 5 7,750 9,850
Tenn. + 22.4 2h.5 2h.0 12,474 21,3) 26,
Ala. + 21.5 24.5 2h. ; 6,860 10,560
Mies : 20.5 24.0 26.0 25,425 43,128 56, 52h
Ark. + 19.9 22.5 22.0 62,064 83,880 88,572
la. : 21.9 25.0 2h.0 1,742 21,775 30, 720
Okla. : 16.7 20.0 23.0 2,369 2,860 3,519
‘Texas 1 26.8 26.0 26.0 1,943 3,09h 5,876
U.S. + 2h.2 25.4 2h.9 728 687 931, hon 998, 9TH

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

FEACHES: The United States 1967 peach crop is forecast at 2,992 million pounds,
12 percent below last year and 16 percent less than the 1961-65 aver-
age. Production expectations are down 2 percent from July 1.

California's Clingstone peach crop -- mostly for canning -- is estimated
at 1,620 million pounds, 3 percent below last year but 8 percent above average.
The current estimate is 3 percent less than e month earlier. Harvest started
about mid-July, nearly 3 weeks behind last year. Deliveries were only limited
before August 4. Fruit sizes and maturity are highly variable within orchards
causing problems of harvest. The Freestone crop in California is forecast at
440 miliion pounds, 12 percent below a month earlier and 15 percent less than
last year. Harvest of Elbertas for canning is running later than normal with
only light harvest before August 10.

The August 1 forecast for the 9 Southern States, at 529 million pounds, is
®& 10-percent increase from July 1, but is 29 percent below last year. Excellent
sizing weather in South Carolina accounted for much of the increase as harvest
neared completion. In Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, and North Carolina, harvest
was virtually completed by the end of July. Harvest of Elbertas is underway in
Texas and movement is expected to continue throughout August.

In the New England States and New York, favorable weather aided develop-
ment of a light crop. Picking on New York's early varieties started in late
July. New Jersey's harvest has been a week later than normal. Size is good
and supplies should be available well into September. Redhaven and Jubilee
harvest is underway in Pennsylvania. The Indiana and Illinois harvests of
early varieties were nearing completion on August 1, and harvests of late
verieties were becoming active.

In Maryland, peaches are sizing well with some early varieties harvested
around August 1. Favorable moisture supplies during July improved Virginia's
fruit size and color. Harvest of early varieties is complete and mid-season
picking will start August 4. In West Virginia, picking of early varieties start-
ed near the end of July, with the bulk of harvest expected after mid-August.

Colorado's crop had excellent sizing weather during July. Harvesting of
early varieties was completed by August 1. Standard Elberta harvest will begin
August 20. In Idaho, maturity was hastened by July's extremely warm weather.
Harvest is expected to begin about mid-August and continue through mid-
September. Utah's crop developed nicely during July. In Washington, harvest
of early varieties started on July 10 and continued active through August 1.

An unusually heavy drop has reduced prospects for Elbertas. Hales were not
affected. Harvest of Oregon's crop began in late July. Good size and quality
fruit is expected.

PEARS: This year's pear crop is forecast at 458,200 tons, 3 percent more than
on duly 1, but 39 percent less than last year's crop and 25 percent below
average. California, which usually produces about one-half of the Nation's pears,

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Prospects in the 10 southwestern counties of Idaho are generally good,
although much of the crop was planted later than usual. The crop in the other
areas of Idaho made good growth during July but is. still two to three weeks lste.
Weather during July in the San Iuis Valley of Colorado favored development,

The Washington crop is about a week or 10 days late, In Oregon weather during
July was dry and hot. Harvest was in full swing in the Hermiston area on August 1
and was starting in Malheur County. ‘The crop in California is progressing very
well. Acreage tn the Tulelake-Butte Valley area was planted late,

Production of late summer potatoes, estimated at 31,214,000 hundredweight,
is 2 percent above the July 1 forecast, and 6 percent above 1966. The crop on
Long Island is late. Only light digging is expected before mid-August. In New
Jersey, harvest has started but maturity of the crop is later than usual. In
Ohio, harvest started in late July. In some areas, dry weather impeded the crop,
Harvest in Indiana is progressing well and most of the acreage is expected to be
dug by September 1. In the Bay area of Michigan, normal July temperatures favored
development. In Wisconsin, harvest started in late July and first digginge went
to chippers. Harvest in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota is expected to be a
week to 2 weeks late, Prospects in Colorado are generally good. By August 1,
harvest in the southeastern area was two-thirds completed and digging of early
varieties in the northeastern area was underway. Harvest is underway in the
Clovis area of New Mexico, In Washington, harvest of Reds and Norgolds started
about mid-July and Ruseet harvest waa expected to start about August 1. In the
Stockton-Delta area of California, harvest started in late July with volume
supplies expected before mid-August. Harvest in the Santa Maria~Guadalupe
district was expected to start about August 10.

The early summer potato crop is placed at 13,765,000 hundredweight, slightly
above the 13,700,000 harvested in 1966 and much above the 1965 crop of 12,959,000
tundredweight. Harvest in Delaware was active during late July. Harvest on the
Eastern Shore of Virginia is expected to be finished about mid-August. July rains
benefited develoyment of the late acreage. Movement from Texas should contime
until mid-August, Harvest on the Perris and Chino districts of California should
continue active until mid-month.

The total U. 8S. crop (all seasonal groups) of 304,637,000 mundredwelght,. is
indicated for 1967, alightly below the 306,902,000 hundredweight produced in 1966.
The expected production for the 1967 summer (early and late) and fall crops is
placed at 274,342,000 hundredweight, compared with 270,957,000 hundredweight
harvested in 1966.

The potato estimates include quantities sold, quantities used on farms
where grown for food, feed and seed, shrinkage, losses and waste, From the
total 1966 crop, 86 percent of the production was sold while for the 1965 crop,
90 percent was sold, For the fall States, growers sold 84 percent of the 1966

crop and 89 percent of the 1965 crop, Heavy shrinkage and losses in Idaho from
the 1966 crop account for most of the difference hetween the two years.

SWEETPOTATORS: Production of sweetpotatoes, indicated by conditions on August 1
is estimated at 13,951,000 ewt., 2 percent above last year but

6 percent below average. July weather favored growth and the forecast is
6 percent above a month ago. By States, indicated average yield per acre was up
5 to 10 owt, from July 1 except for Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and
California, which were unchanged,

On the Eastern Shore of Virginia, harvest was expected to start the first
week of August. Harvest of early varieties in Georgia is underway.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

California's 1967 grape crop is estimated at 2,950,000 tons, 13 percent
below last year. Although warm weather during July aided rapid development,
the crop is expected to be about 2 weeks behind normal. The Coachella
Valley harvest of Thompsons for fresh shipment was virtually complete by
August 1. In the Fresno Valley, laying of grapes for raisins is expected
to begin about September 1. Production of raisin varieties is estimated at
1,900,000 tons compared with 2,175,000 tons last year; wine varieties at
600,000 tons, 65,000 tons less than a year earlier; and table grapes, at
450,000 tons compared with 560,000 tons in 1966.

Grape production in the Great Lekes States (New York, Pennsylvania,
Ohio, and Michigan) is forecast at 225,000 tons, 5 percent below last year.
In New York, the Finger Lakes and Chautauqua crops are developing well and
soil moisture is good. Pennsylvania's Erie County grapes have received
adequate rainfall. A late bloom has resulted in leter than normal develop-
ment. In Ohio, grapes are progressing well and early harvest is expected,
after September 1. The relatively short crop in Michigan has excellent
size and quality.

Weshington's warm July days and cool nights aided near-record grape
production prospects for 1967, 18 percent above last year. Cluster and
berry size are excellent. The Arizona crop was 11 percent larger than last
year and 6 percent above average.

AVOCADOS: California's 1966-67 erop of spring and summer varieties is

estimated at 21,000 tons, 18 percent less than last year’s crop.
Harvesting of these varieties continues at a normal seasonal level. Roughly
60 percent of the Hass crop and nearly 75 percent of the other spring and
summer varieties were harvested on August 1. Production of all varieties
in California is expected to total 70,000 tons, 21 percent more than last
season and 78 percent above the 1960-64 average.

CITRUS: Florida's citrus trees are generally in excellent condition and

° recovery from the late spring drought has been remarkable. Suf-
ficient moisture has aided quick assimilation of fertilizer, resulting in

a@ rich deep green color and abundant new growth. Fruit also has made
excellent growth. Following the drought, late bloom was less than expected.
Summer fertilization programs are completed.

Prospects for the 1967-68 Texas citrus crop are generally good. Rain-
fall has been below normal and irrigation has been necessary. Some water
districts have been rationed. Fruit set is generally good in most groves,
with the exception of a few winter freeze-damaged trees northwest of
Mission. Fruit is larger than it was at this time last year. Growers are
following good spray schedules for insects and diseases.

Arizona's 1967-68 citrus prospects are very good. Bloom was extremely
heavy and @ moderately heavy set remains, despite a heavier than normal drop.
Groves are in very good condition. Lemon harvest is expected to begin near
the end of August. California's grapefruit trees apparently have set a
lighter crop this year. Valencia and Navel orange trees are in good
condition but set is lighter than a year ago.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967

Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Ark,
Okla.

—.——— Production LL
Average ; g Indicated
1961-65 } 1966 : 1967
“150607 ~ ~ “yZ0007 ~ ~ 1,000 ~~
: Bushels Bushels Bushels bushels bushels bushels
:
2 Ae 52.0 50.0 654 62h 600
: 16:3 26.0 366 Be 1,008
tubs ~~ 0. 2 5 rm 10,020 _
17 39. Ts'o 3236- "Gis 528
’ 36.2 40,0 1,091 518
37. 46.0 1,550 yen 72
1: . bho 1,611 Gee 968
2 B8. : 57.0. __ 1,371 _ _ 2,612 _ 2,052 _
77 3Y55 3200 38.0 B3,kas- ~ ~ 20,980" ~ “27, 626
sb 45.0 45.0 hig 225 225
3 31.4 34.0 34.0 2,553 714 646
: 31.9 30.5 27,0 86,396 88,694 73,818
: 27.8 26.0 38.0 9,094 7,410 11,476
: 24.6 30.0 33.0 2,720 32330 891
+ 23.9, 25.0 270) 10582 4550 BT
roa Tico ito *eqe ~~~ hs 7H
4h. 44.0 50.0 3,717 3,916 4, 500
: 39.2 51.0 51,0 4,251 5,610 5,610
: 38.3 45.0 46.0 351 450 506
37.4 46.0 4,0 2,546 3,128 3,075
: 33.2 37-0 28,0 03 uh 64a
t 36.200 0 0,0 MLL LTO
2 7 36.0 Rico Bs 15879 15885 548
29.0 32.0 31.0 871 5
28.1 32.0 31.0 437 128 155
23.5 28.0 19.5 10,931 10,136 3, Tay
R oO.

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4 2,750 1,178
= ~~ aphtr ~ 7 Ger 7 7367005
20,787 23,435 27, 540

4,225 3,220 4,180
12,025 9,675 10,080
1,029 728 TB4
9,462 7,370 12,000
7,052 6,800 6,840
593 828 800

24,229 19,110 10,998
16,789 17,808 13,042
~~ Bll? _ _ 67.218. _ 82,650 _

398,268 389,557 360,899


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

The current forecast for burley, at 548 million pounds, shows e drop of 30
million pounds during July. Most of the lost tonnage was in Kentucky and
Tennessee but some losses were indicated for Virginia and North Carolina. In
the previous season the crop toteled 587 million pounds and the average is 643
million pounds. At 2,276 pounds per acre, this year's expected yield is second
only to last year's record high 2,437 pounds.

Outturn from the Southern Maryland area will totel 36.8 million pounds if
improved conditions around August 1 continue. The 5-year average is 38.9 mil-
dion, S65" yield of 1,150 pounds per acre is indicated, equaling the record-high

The fire-cured crop is forecast at 44.2 million pounds -- 1.6 million less
than a month ago -- compared with 47.7 million pounds in 1966. This would be
the second smallest produced since records began in 1919. However, prospective
average yield per acre of 1,699 pounds is the third highest on record.

For dark air-cured tobaccos, types 35-37 combined, August 1 conditions
point toward a 20.3-million pound outturn -- 1.6 million less than a month ear-
lier and 2.4 million below the 1966 crop. Despite the reduction in prospects
due to wet weather during July, the 1,736-pound yield per acre indicated is
exceeded only by last year's record 1,880-pound average.

At 46.2 million pounis, cigar filler prospects were unchanged from a month
earlier because generally favcrable growing conditions continued. In 1966,
type 41-44 growers produced about 46.0 million pounds and the average is 59.1
million. A yield of 1,885 poundsper acre, the second highest ever, is expected.

The current forecest of 18.9 million pounds is for the smallest cigar
binder crop of record, because of record low acreage. The expected 1,850-
pound yield would be the second highest of record. Last year's outturn totaling
20.2 million pounds, was the previous low.

Cigar wrapper production will amount to 19.4 million pounds if August 1
estimates materialize. Last year's type 61-62 poundage totaled 21.0 million.
An average yield of 1,409 pounds per acre is indicated this season, the lowest
since 1959.

COTTON: A 1967 cotton crop of 8,332,000 bales indicated by August lcond itions,ia
the smallest crop since 1921-- down 13 percent from last year's
9,575,000 bales and 44 percent from the 1961-65 average of 14,935,000 bales.

With more acres diverted this year than last, and with one of the worst
planting seasons of record in many areas, total plantings this year were limited
to about 9,724,000 acres. Abandonment of planted acreage is estimated at 12.1
percent compared with 7.7 percent last year, and the 5-year average of 4.7 per~
cent. About 8,545,000 acres are left for harvest -- 11 percent less than the
9,554,000 acres harvested in 1966 and the lowest since 1871.

For the Nation, the indicated average yield of lint is 468 pounds per acre,

the lowest yield in 5 years. Last year the yield per acre was 480 pounds and
the 5-year average is 491 pounds per acre. Among major States, yields are below

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CROP PRODUGTION, Angust 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

CORN FOR GRAIN: Prospective production of corn for grain on August 1 is

~~ forecast at 4,652 million bushels--3 percent above July
1 and 13 percent above the record 4,1 billion buehele in 1966 and 24 per-
cent above the 1961-65 average of 3.8 billion bushels. Current prospects
indicate a yield per acre of 75.9 bushels, exceeding the previous record
high yield by 2.1 bushels.

Conditions varied over the Corn Belt. Improved prospects in Illinois,
Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas, more than offset declines
in Ohio, Indiana, Iowa and Missouri, Yield per acre in Illinois is fore-
cast at a record 96.0 bushels per acre, Over-all development to August 1
is a little later than usual in the Corn Belt, where normal fall weather
will be needed to minimize possible frost damage.

Frequent July showers and favorable temperatures boosted prospects
substantially in the eastern seaboard States, in contrast to last year's
drought~ridden outturn in central portions of the area. Development on
August 1 varied from tasseling in the North Atlantic States to near-
maturity in southeastern States.

Prospects showed marked improvement during July in the South Central
States-because of good to excellent moisture supplies. The.crop is near
maturity in southern portions of the area, where harvest is about 20 per-
cent completed. Development in Tennessee is about the same as last year
~-10 percent dented, while Kentucky, with two-fifths of the crop in the
milk stege or later, ig about 2 weeks ahead of laat year.

In the western States, generally favorable weather maintained or im-
proved earlier prospects.

ALL WHEAT: Production of all wheat is now expected to total 1,511 million
bushels, 5 percent or 85 million bushels below the July 1 fore-

east. This still ranks as a record, exceeding the previous high established

in 1958 by 54 million bushels. Declines from a month earlier were recorded

in both winter and spring wheats. The yield per harvested acre is indi-

eated at 25.2 bushels, compared with 26.3 bushels in 1966 and the aver-

age of 25.3 bushels.

WINTER WHEAT: Production ie now estimated at 1,236 million bushels, 3 per-
cent below the July 1 forecast. The decline in progpects

during July was due primarily to adverse harvest conditions in the Central
Plains, yields below earlier expectations in the Corn Belt, and hot, drying
weather during the critical filling period in the Pacific Northwest. The
August 1 estimated production is still a record crop and exceeds the 1966
production by 17 percent. The U.S, yleld per harvested acre is 26.7
bushels, compared with 27.4 pushels in 1966 and the average of 26.2 bushels.

Harvest of the 1967 crop in the Central Plains States lagged well
behind usual during July due to frequent rains. The July reins and ac-
companying hail caused lodging and shattering of grain in unharvested fields.
Weed growth also added to harvest difficulties. Weather during early August
was favorable for harvest and by August 5 combining was in the cleanup
stage in Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota but only 90 percent done in
Colorado.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967

tol Winter ~_ tt Spring: White :
Year :" bara red? Soft red Hara read? Durum ¢: (Winter &: ‘Total
-----H toe kee eee ee Hk ring) bk
: 2,000 1,000 T,500 1,000" 1,000 1, 000"
: bushels bushels bushels bushels bushels bushels
Av. 1961-65: 625,155 196, 454 T70,415 56,208 162,760 1,20%,02%
3 676,255 212,867 180,730 63,248 177,542 1,310,642
1967 L/: 723,169 278,725 205,373 55,574 248,506 1,511,347


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Beard, SRS, UBDA

MILK: U. S. milk production during July is estimated at 10,311 million pounds,
slightly less than a year earlier and 5 percent below the average for

the month. On ae daily basis, production decreased 10 percent from June to

July this year. For the first aeven months of the year, milk production was

about the same as a year earlier.

Monthly milk production, July 1967, with comparisons
(In millions of pounds)

i July : duly ; Te;
State :average: 1966 : 1967 :
2981-65: :

CROP REPORTING BOARD

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Oilseed Production Up 4 Percent

A record soybean production -- 7 percent larger than last year's
high -- led the increase in oilseeds. Good yields are expected on an
expanded acreage in most producing areas. Flaxseed production is expected
toa be 22 percent less than last year.

Production of peanuts is forecast 5 percent above last year’s
record crop with increases in the Virginia-Carolina and Southeastern,
producing areas. Cottonseed production is expected to be 14 percent
smaller than last year.

duly Weather Favorable In Most Areas

Temperatures during July continued to average below normal over
most of the country except the Far West and some New Ingland States.
Precipitation east of the Mississippi River was generally adequate to
excessive except in Wisconsin and parts of Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.
West of the Mississippi River, rainfall varied greatly. Generally,
precipitation was light fron Iowa and Minnesota westward to the Pacific
Coast, and in California, New Mexico, and the southern two-thirds of
Texas. Elsewhere west of the Mississippi, rainfall was near to above
normal.

Crop progress at the end of July was moderately behind normal in
most of the important North Central Region. With the beginning of July,
the rainfall pattern in most western and northern Corn Belt States
changed abruptly from heavy rains to mostly light showers. Soil moisture
shortages developed in Minnesota and much of Iowa and South Dakota by
late July and crops needed rain. North Dakota, missed by the heavy Jume
Yains, experienced a second month of below normal precipitation resulting
in extengive crop damage. Scme areas in the Eastern Corn Belt States,
particularly in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, and Indians, also needed rain
on August 1 for best development. Moisture supplies were generally
adequate in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and Illinois.

The outlook in the North Atlantic, South Atlantic, and most South
Central States was generally good to excellent on August 1. July weather
favored plent growth and record high crop yields, except for cotton, are
expected in many areas. However, the frequent showers hampered insect
control, especially on cotton, and unusually heavy rains in parts of
Tennessee end northern Alalama damaged row crops on poorly drained soils.

Generally above normal precipitation in the central Rocky Mountain
States favored crop growth but delayed wheat harvest in Colorado. Farther
north, duly rainfall was deficient, especially in Montana, lowering dry-
land crop prospects. In the Pacific Northwest, continued warm, dry weather
reduced gmall grain yields to some extent. Irrigation water supplies are
considered adequate in moet western States, except New Mexico end parts of
Colorado.


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA
CROP REPORT AS OF AUGUST 1, 1967

Production of most small graing dropped below earlier expectations
because of adverse harvesting conditions in some areas and dry weather in
the Northern Plains ami the Pacific Northwest. However, prospects for
meny late maturing crops {mproved due to adequate soil moisture supplies
in most areas, sccordtng to the Crop Reporting Board.

The all crops production index of 117 on At 1 4s a record high--5
points (4 percent) above last year and 2 points (2 percent) above 1965. A
record high feed grain tonnage is in prospect while food grains and oilseeds
are well above last year. The composite index of yield per acre covering
28 leading crops is 122 for August 1, the seme as last year's index but 2
points below the 1965 index of 124,

A special survey was made in Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska late in July to
measure the effects of the heavy June rains and flooding on acreage of corn
end soybeans planted and acreage remaining for harvest, and acreage of winter
wheat for harvest, Indicated acreage adjustments were relatively small and
allowances were made in the August 1 estimates of yield per acre and pro-
duction.

Milk production during July was slightly less than a year earlier but
egg production was 7 percent above July 1966. Production of summer fresh
vegetables is expected to be 4 percent more but potato production
1 percent less than last year. Seven vegetables for processing are
expected to be 15 percent above last year. Output of non-citrus fruit is
11 percent below last year,

Record Grain Production in Prospect

Total production of the four feed grains is expected to be 174 million
tons -- 11 percent more than last year and 20 percent above average. Acreage
of corn for grain is up 8 percent from last year and the yleld per acre is
expected to be a record -~ 2.1 bushels above the previous high. Sorghum
grain production is also expected to be a record high. However, below
average crops of.oats and barley are indicated.

Food Grain Prospects Decline

Food grain production is expected to be 24 percent more then last
year and 24 percent above average. The current forecast, however, is 5
percent below a month earlier, Prospects for winter and spring wheat and
rye declined during July because of adverse harvesting conditions in
some areas, below normal. precipitation in North Dakota and Montana, and
hot dry weather during the critical filling period in the Pacific Northwest,
A record rice crop is estimated -- exceeding last year's previous high by
3 percent. Rye production is now expected to be 14 percent less than last
year. Popcorn acreage is down 18 percent,

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

last year’s level except in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arizona, and
California. Except in south Texas, cotton is generally late -- up to 3 weeks
in many areas.

In southeastern and central areas, rainfall during July was generally
heavy. Plant growth was repid but fruiting wes slow. Weevil infestation ran
unusually high and producers had trouble controlling weevils as well as
grass and weeds.

In Texas, harvest has advanced northward to the southern Blacklands and
crops in the Lower Valley are producing high yields of good quality cotton.
On the High and Low Plains of Texas, and in Oklahoma, cotton is late but mostly
in good condition and growing well.

Conditions in the Far West generally favored growth during July, but the
erop is still behind average due to a late start.

The Bureau of the Census reports 256,540 bales ginned to August 1, 1967
compared with 9,916 bales to the same date in 1966.

SUGARBEETS: Production of sugarbeets -- 19.0 million tons -- is 7 percent less

than last year and 19 percent below the 1964 record crop of
23,389,000 tons. Current prospects indicate a yield of 16.5 tons per acre,
1.1 tons below last year and 0.6 ton below average.

July weather generally favored development of the sugarbeet crop and pro-
spects improved slightly during the month. Normal temperatures prevailed in
most of the area, and soil moisture has been adequate to excessive. Although
some stands are thin, most fields are in good condition. Temperatures in
Minnesota and North Dakota were below normal until late July. Colorado beets
are growing well despite cool temperatures, above-normal rainfall, and re-
curring hailstorms. Reliance on stored water there continued at a minimum.
Irrigation water supplies are plentiful for producing the sugarbeet crop in
virtually all irrigated beet growing areas. The beet crop is late -- because
of the cool, wet spring -- and a prolonged growing season is needed to size
beets and build up sugar content.

Harvest in the Imperial Valley of California is nearing completion, with
ylelds of about 21 tons per acre reported. Digging is becoming active in the
southern San Joaquin Valley.

SUGARCANE FOR SUGAR AND SEED: Production of sugarcane for sugar and seed is

forecast at 25.8 million tons -- a record high,
3 percent more than the previous high in 1964 of 25,053,000 tons. This fore-
east is 5 percent above last year and 15 percent above average.

Mainland sugarcane grew well during July and is in excellent condition.
Moisture has been adequate in Louisiana, except in a few localities, where
soils were drying at the end of the month. Although behind schedule because
of extremely wet fields early in the year, harvest in Hawaii is active;
through July 29 production of sugar (raw value) totaled 708,000 tons compared
with tons 793,000 toris through July 30, 1966.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August. 1967 Crop. Reporting Roard, SRS, USDA
Ron-Citrus Fruit and Nut Production Below last Year

The Nation's production of deciduous fruits during 1967 is
expected to be 11 percent below both lsst year and average.
Plums and prunes are the only crops expected to et least equal
last year. All other deciduous fruit crops are expected to be
below last year and averege. Declines from last year range
from 1 percent fewer epples to 39 percent fewer pears. Pro-
duction of grepes and peaches, vhich are large tonnage crops,
is expected to be down 12 percent from 1966.

Production of edible tree nuts is forecast 1 percent below
last year. More pecans but fewer almonds, filberts and walnuts
are expected.

INDEX NUMBERS OF CROP PRODUCTION AND YIELD

102
102 (10 110s isia——si1d
105 98 108 119 lel 13h
3 105 «102, 108-153) 125135

: 109 97 #105 1th 103 #156 12h 199
1965 3/:115 lt 112 117 110 138 lal 107

:112@ 110

1 112 111 110 118 «110 139 8 107
1967 BAY: 127 _ 223 _ Ud _ 133 _ Un _ 133 _ OT _ AD_ _ 105

Vy Includes fruits and nuts, some other crops not in separate groups shown, and
farm gardens. 2 Computed from yields of 18 field crops per acre harvested and
yields of 10 fruit cropa per acre of bearing age combined in proportion to their
relative values during the 1957-59 period. y Production index numbers based

on revised basic data from information in the 1964 Census of Agriculture and
other data, therefore, not completely comparable with 1964 and other recent years.
Data for 1966 are preliminsry. 4/ Indicated.


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

HOPS: Production of hops is expected to total 53,476,000 pounds, 4 percent less

than last year but 11 percent above the 1961-65 average. ‘The quantity of
hops that will be available for market during 1967 will be governed by regula-
tions issued under Federal Marketing Order Number 991. Quantities not market-
able under regulations issued by the Marketing Order may be placed in a reserve
pool, left unharvested, or destroyed.

Prospective yields declined during July in Washington and Oregon, but im-
proved in California. Ideho's prospects are relatively unchanged from last
month. In Washington, there is a heavy "top crop” where the foliage is thick-
eat. This condition generally results in considerable harvesting loss. Also,
baby yards are not doing as well as expected earlier. In California, yards are
in good condition, but development is about two weeks later than usual.

SWEET CHERRIES: Production of sweet cherries is estimated at 97,610 tons, 16

percent less than last year's crop and 1 percent below average.
Most of the decline from last year results from smaller crops in Washington and
California. Most of the crop was harvested by August 1. In the Great Lakes
States, the crop is expected to total 21,600 tons, slightly below last year's
short crop and 9 percent less than average. Production in the Western States is
estimated at 76,010 tons, 19 percent less than the 1966 crop but 2 percent above
average. Oregon leads in sweet cherries this year with an estimated 32,000 tons,
down slightly from a month earlier.

TART CHERRIES: Estimated production of tart cherries is 82,400 tons, dow 9

~ percent from last year and less than one-half of the 1961-65
average. Production in the Great Lakes States is estimated at 71,100 tons,
above earlier expectations but 9 percent below last year's short crop. On
August 1, in Ohio and Pennsylvania harvest was completed and was well underway
in the other three States.

In the Western States, production is expected to total 11,300 tons, 9 per-
cent less than last year but 2 percent above average. Smaller crops than last
year in Oregon and Colorado more than offset larger crops in the other States.
Harvest in Oregon was virtuelly completed by August 1, where the crop did not
come up to earlier expectations.

PECANS: The first forecast of production for the 1967 pecan crop, at 207.8 mil-

Lion pounds, is 29 percent above last year's crop but 8 percent less
than average. Prospective production east of the Mississippi River is up 9 per-
cent from 1966 due to larger crops in the Carolinas and Georgia. West of the
Mississippi River, production is expected to be up 51 percent from last year.
Much larger crops are in prospect for Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas.

In North Carolina weather conditions were not favorable for pollination but
prospects are for a crop much above last year's unusually short crop. South
Carolina's crop is somewhat spotted but generally fair. In Georgia, prospects
vary widely by variety and area and Alabama's crop is spotted. Scab, mildew,
and shuck worms are showing up in many orchards. In Arkansas, crops are gener-
ally good and soil moisture is adequate. In Louisiana, many trees had a light
set and shedding has caused a further reduction. In Oklahoma, trees set an ex-
ceptionally heavy crop. Moisture has been adequate throughout the early deve-
lopment stages. High humidity, however, has been conducive to development of
scab and mildew, and the extent of nut droppage will depend on August weather.
Texas prospects are generally poor in southcentral counties, but fair to goodin

other major areas. New Mexico's luction is expected to te much below last
year's near-record crop, largely due to an unseasonable May freeze.

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Production

UNITED STATES CROP SUMMARY AS OF AUGUST 1, 1967

Release:
August 10, 1967
3:00 P.M, (E,D.T.)

Corn production is forecast at a record 4,7 billion bushels, up 3 percent
from July 1, 13 percent more than in 1966 and 24 percent more than the
1961-65 average.

All Wheat production, at 1,5 billion bushels, is down 5 percent from the
July 1 forecast, but 15 percent more than last year, and 24 percent
above average,

Rice production is estimated at 87,'7 million hundredweight, 3 percent more
than the 1966 crop and 29 percent above average.

Oat production, estimated at 785 million bushels, is 2 percent less than
1966 and 18 percent below average,

Sorghum Grain production, forecast at 821 million bushels, is 14 percent
more than 1966 and 50 percent above average.

Soybean production is placed at a record 999 million bushels, 7 percent
more than last year's crop and 39 percent above average,

Sugarbeet production prospects of 19,0 million tons are down 7 percent
from the 1966 crop and 8 percent less than average,

Fiaxseed production prospects, at 18,5 million bushels, are 22 percent
less than last year and 36 percent below average.

Fall Potato production is forecast at 229 million hundredweight, up 1 per-
cent from 1966 and 15 percent above average.

Apples are estimated at 5,704 million pounds, | percent less than the
1966 crop and 4 percent below average.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Statistical Reporting Service Crop Reporting Board
CrPr 2-2 (8-67) Washington, D. C.


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SR8, USDA

SUGAREEETS
TS PDT T TWela"per"eere 7 TT TET ITT Teromuethon TT TT ToT
3
State Ave
£1961 i 1966
SST NS TT TT ee ew meme 1,008 ~~ ~ T,008 ~~ ~ 1,008 ~
: ‘Tons Tons Tons tons tons tons
ey
Ohio : 15.5 18.0 17.0 hee 561 he5
Mich. : 16.1 15.4 15.5 1,191 1,172 1,162
Minn. : 11.6 12.6 12.0 1,300 1,554 1,408
N. Dak. + 1.7 12.4 1.5 626 829 897
Nebr. 2 15.5 18.5 14.0 1,205 1,205 868
Kans. 2 16.3 16.5 15.5 280 Shy 372
Texas : 18.9 21.0 21.0 252 592 672
Mont. : Wh 17-1 15 92h 1,005 841
Idaho : 18.9 18.9 18.5 2,708 2,259 2,612
Wyo. : 13.9 16.5 14.0 () 719 728
Colo. 2 15.9 16.6 16.0 2,627 2,335 2,096
Uteh : 16.0 18.7 16.0 432 528
Wash. 3 hk 24.3 24.0 1,392 1,283 1,176
Oreg. + 2h.7 22.2 23.0 487 4oe
Calif. 1/ ; 20.4 19.9 20.0 5,866 5,373 4,220
Other '
States 2 143 10.9 14.5 U2 162 452

3 2 ?
: : : 2 agers 2966 967
iene seneeeenael wT TTT eee em T,000 ~~ 7 Y,00 ~~ ~ I,G0d ~~
3: Tons Tons Tons tons tone tons
by
Florida 2 32.5 31.7 31.0 4644 6,257 6,138
Louisiana =: 24.2 22.8 27.0 7,541 7,103 8,505
:
Hewald 22 92-0) _ 96-3. _ 101.5 _ _ 10,305 _ _ 12,150 _ _ 11,265 _
u. 8. 2 395 39.2 414 22,490 2k, 510 25,808


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Prospective yields in North Dakota are 12 bushels less than forecast
@ month ago. In South Dakota, where dry conditions existed earlier, yield
prospects increased 5 bushels over & month earlier due to increased moisture
and excellent harvest weather. Michigan and Wisconsin also showed consider-
able improvement as expected yields were above July 1 by 4 bushels and 5
bushels respectively. All States expect above average yields except Ohio,
Indiana, and North Dakota.

July weather conditions throughout the Southern States favored final
development of oats. Rain impeded harvest but it was nearing completion
in most States by August 1. Yield forecasts were mostly the same as
& month earlier and in Virginia and West Virginie higher than a month earli-
er. Delaware and Tennessee were the only States indicating lower ylelds
than a month earlier.

Conditions also were favorable in the West end all States except
Montana and Washington expect the same or a higher yield than forecast in
July.

SOYBEANS: ‘The 1967 crop is forecast at 999 million bushels, 7 percent more
than lest year's record high production and 39 percent above
average. The expected increased production results from a record large
acreage for harvest. The indicated U. S. yield per acre is 24.9 bushels
compared with 25.4 bushels in 1966 and the average of 24.2 bushels.

As is usual for this date, development of the crop varies widely
throughout the soybean producing areas. Plant growth is generally behind
average. Yields in the North Atlantic and South Atlantic regions are
expected to be sharply higher than last year, and the South Central region,
moderately higher. However, the North Central region is expected to have
@ lower yield than last year.

In the main North Central States, crop progress is behind average
mostly because of the later planting season. Temperatures have been
moderate and conducive to setting of pods. Dry July weather retarded
growth in Ohio, Minnesota, and parts of Iowa. Earlier excessive rainfall
and flooding damaged fields in northern Missouri, southeastern Nebraska,
northeastern Kansas, and parts of Iowa. About 50 percent of the acreage
in Tllinois was setting pods on August 1, compared with the average of 65
percent. Ohio had 30 percent setting pods, Indiana 35 percent, Iowa 2k
percent, and Minnesota 20 percent -- all behind average.

Weather conditions have been ideal for crop prospects throughout the
Atlantic Coastal States. The crop is later than usual but making excellent
progress. Early plantings are setting pdds.

The crop has progressed favorably throughout the South Central region.
Some drowning out in low spots resulted from excessive rains. Early beans
have made good growth while late beans are just coming up. Rains
hindered cultivation ana sume fields are grassy and weedy, particularly in
Arkansas and Alabama. Soybeans planted after wheat harvest have gotten
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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Yields in the eastern Corn Belt were below earlier expectations,
particularly in Indiana. Wheat harvest was slow during the first half of
duly but made near normal, progress during the last half of the month.

Hot, drying weather during late June and July took its toll of the
Pacific Northwest crop. ‘The high temperatures caught the crop in the
critical filling stage causing mch grain to shrivel. Yields are generally
still good but not up to earlier expectations. ‘The dry July weather
permitted rapid harvest and combining was well slong in Washington end
Oregon by August 1. Prospects also declined in Montana because of below
nommal precipitation but near seasonal temperatures minimized yield losses.

DURUM WHEAT: Prospective production of durum wheat tumbled during July.

The current forecast of 56 million bushels is nearly 23
million less than a month earlier and 12 percent below last year. The
estimated yield of 19.3 bushele per acre is 6.6 bushels below last year,
and 6.0 bushels below average.

Deficient rainfall in the important durum States caused the sharp
decline. South Dakota is the only bright spot where prospects improved
during July. The crop is late everywhere. In North Dakota, harvest has
just started, but only one-fifth of the acreage is turning ripe.

OTHER SPRING WHEAT: Production of spring wheat other than durum, is

forecast at 219 million bushels, 10 percent below
the July 1 forecast but 15 percent above the 1966 crop. The prospective
yield is 20.4 bushels per acre, a reduction of 2.3 bushels since July 1
and 1.2 bushels under the 1966 yield.

Dry weather during July reduced prospects in the major States of
North Dakota and Montana where expected yield fell 4 bushels per acre
from a month earlier. Washington prospects also declined. The outlook
in Minnesota and Idaho is unchanged but conditions in South Dakota im-
proved during the past month. The crop is mich later than normal. In
the northern Great Plains harvest had just started by August 1.

QATS: Generally favorable weather during July improved oat production

prospects 1 percent over a month ago. The 1967 crop is now
forecast at 785.1 million bushels, 2 percent below last year and 18
percent less than average. Yield is indicated at 48.4 bushels per acre --
exceeded only by the 1965 yiela of 50.2 bushels. Harvest lagged behind
normal in most areas due mostly to the lateness of the crop but also
because of frequent interruptions from rain, particularly in the Eastern
part of the country.

Oat development continued to lag behind normal over most of the
important producing North Central Region. In this area oats were planted
late due to the cool, wet spring and progress has been slow in many States
because of continued cool weather. North Dakota is the major exception as
hot, dry July weather hastened maturity and lowered expected yields.


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA
BEANS, DRY EDIBLE 1/

‘ , Indicated {| Average
; 198 {1961-65

Pounds Founds

New York 1,320 2,190

Michigan 1,260 850
Minnesota Bho 1,000

North Dakota 1,470 2,100

Nebraska 2,000 1,400

Kansas 1,400 1,450

fontans, 1,750 1,700

“daho 1,760 1,750

‘yoming "1,650 1,500

Yolorado 920 950

Tew Mexico 580 630

Jtah 550 500
Nashington 1,600 2,780
Jalifornia

Large Lima 1,422 1,630

Baby Lima ’ 1,700 1,550

Other 2 12930 2 78_ 2272 28

Total calif. :7 “1, Me L 1,38 3,131

SLES LIL
United states _:” "2,296 — “33h 1,1

£ Excludes beans grow for garden seed.

State ; Average

1 2961-65

: Pounds

finnesota : 938
forth Dakota : 1,110
Tdaho 2 1,566
Jashington : 1,556
dregon 2_ _1,200
United States : 1,512

vA Includes peas grown for seed and cannery peas harvested dry.

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: 3 ‘Indicated? Ay :
genes © 1966 agers igees 1966s ager

1,000 T,000 1,000
Bushels Bushels Bushele bushels bushels bushels
N.Y. 1 42.0 40.0 7,334 7,392 10,000
N. J. t 33.2 ee 40.0 1287 p00 2,200
Pa. t_ 31.2 _ 36.0 36.0 — 2a MOO 17,
Ohio 277 33007 ~ 739.0 By is gee W737 33,676
Ina. : 34.9 kb.o 37.0 44,085 42,152 45,362
mu. : 36.0 41.0 40.0 61,830 58,384 74, Oho
Mich. Fy 36.0 40.0 36.0 34,929 30,480 40,068
Wie. 2 — PT. - 33 ko.0  _ __ 2,308 _ 2,106 _ _ _ _ 1,800
Minn. : py 07 7 Be ie) ngs 1,56"
Towa > 25.8 33.0 28.0 2,170 1,716 2,128
Mo. 2 29.9 34.0 32.0 37,683 42,140 54,976
N. Dek. 2 1/20.5 22.5 27.0 1/960 5ho 1,
8. Dek. 2: 7 28.6 27.5 to) 10,375 14,465 28,798
Nebr. : 22.0 35.0 25.5 63,568 103,075 89,378
Kans. wn = BB2H 9-3 _ 20-0 _ _223,107_ _ _ _ 200,070 _ _ _ 229,
Del. 2 B99 35-0 oT. 621 700 oF
Ma. : 29.1 36.0 0 3,842 4 Woh, 5,814
Va. $ 26.4 31.0 34.0 h, 4 kO5 3
W. Va. t 26.4 28.5 30.0 4ge 48h
N.C. 27.3 30.0 31.0 6,904 4,950 7,936
8. C. : 26.5 29.0 27.0 2,206 1,682 3,024
Ga. : yea 39.0 a0 1,938 1,950 3,348
Fla. 3 1/25.0__ 28.0 25.0 fn
ky. 2 Bg.u" ~ “3h.0 ~ ~ 36.0 ase 5,780 8,316
Tenn. 2 26.9 32.0 +0 3,729 4, 8,5:
Ala. 2h.6 28.0 2h.o 1,246 1,624 2,
Miss. 28.3 34.0 3060 2,334 7,480 14,970
Ark, : 29.2 32.0 28.5 7,256 11,744 18,838
la. : 23.4 28.0 27.0 1,172 1,540 2,700
Okla. : 23.0 21.0 17.5 97,372 98,700 91,298
‘Texas i — PP _ 225 _ 160 _ _ _ $3,085 ee 72,052 _ _ _ 53,216
Mont. : BWLg 30.0 29.0 19,083 ? 1, 6%
Idaho 2 35.5 37.0 47.0 25,206 29,378 45,543
Wyo. : 19.2 20.0 28.0 3,79 4,420 7,868
Colo. 2 17.2 18.0 17.5 31,794 eens 37,599
N. Mex. : 22.3 32.0 22.0 4,752 4,704 4,048
Ariz. 3 ahh 40.0 51.0 1,214 geo 2,550
Utah : 21.3 24.0 29.0 3,775 4,680 6,786
Nev. > 448 70.0 80.0 226 630 880
Wash. 30-7 40.5 45.0 68,017 86,386 120,960
Oreg. : 34.2 34.0 35.0 23,203 24,650 34,510
Calif 2 28.2 27-0 _ sO 8B D8 _ _
U. 8 : ©6262 aT. 26.7 969,971 1,056,821 1,236,274


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

_Production 2/0 0
Area and State © Average > ~~ Uz, tndl cated
oe 1961 66 te 1967, 8
TTS esses Miliion ~ ~ MiliGon ~ “1Jod0 Miliion ~~ 1,000
pounds pounds bushels pounds bushels
Eastern States:
Maine 70.7 63.2 1,580 72.8 1,820
New Hampshire 58.5 49.9 1,280 56.2 1,440
Vermont 42.2 39-0 1,000 AbD 1,130
Massachusetts 108.0 88.0 2,200 98.0 2,450
Rhode Island 7.7 6.7 160 6.3 150
Connecticut 56.0 dad 1,050 Ag 1,070
New York 923.0 930.0 22,500 955.0 23 ,000
New Jersey 121.8 101.5 2,200 110.0 2,500
Pennsylvania 460.6 351.0 7,500. 322.0 7,000
Deleware 13.4 9.1 200 12.6 280
Maryland 67.6 4h.0 950 62.1 1,350
Virginia 466.5 212.0 4,600 350.0 7,600
Weat Virginia 237.9 120.6 2,600 193.2 4,200
North Carolina 128.8 16.0 2,500 154.0 3,200
South Carolina 7, - sa tb-- 29: -- be - ~~ ae
~ ~ otal Eastern States_ _:_ 2279-2 — — G0WNIS _ 2,466.8 — _ 57.315 _
Tentaet stators P763.5_ _ 25479-2 — — 504) lt 70313
Ohio 1ho.4 90.0 2,000 108.0 2,400
Indiana 79.0 53.2 1,200 81.6 1,700
TLinois 102.9 94.8 2,050 108.6 2,360
Michigan 673.0 675.0 14,700 575.0 12,500
Wisconsin 65.3 69.4 1,600 54.6 1,300
Minnesota 16.4 25.4 600 16.8 390
Towa 13.8 13.2 300 10.6 2ho
Missouri 50.8 48.2 1,050 29.8 650
Kansas 11.2 8.3 185 9.0 200
Kentucky 17.2 9.2 200 17.0 370
Tennessee 1.4 6.0 135 9.21 190
Arkansas a2 052 16500 8.0 10
Totel Central States 3288.6. ~ 1,100.0 ~ ~ Bu51B5~ ~ 1,008.1 22,470
Tdaho 61.9 57.6 1,200 67.2
Colorado 64.8 57-7 1,350 25.2
New Mexico : 27.7 43.0 1,000 4,3
Utah : 18.2 13.6 310 24.0
Washington : 1,200.0 1,590.0 33,100 1,550.0
Oregon : 104.2 120.0 134.4
California zo eee -s; 93-0 0 Be
Total Western States _: Te 189.1
Softza states | ager — pe 8 ~ Boer — 51708 8 ~~ ws

1/ Estimates of the commercial crop refer to the total production of apples in
@ commercial orchards of 100 or more bearing age trees. 2/ Includes quantities
unharvested on account of economic conditions, and excess cullage of harvested

fruit. 3 1965 only. Vf Includes States no longer estimated.

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: : : Average
961-65» 1 167 = | 1961-65 1967
eB, ‘1,000
bushels bushels

vt. 69.0 76.0 oad 69 16 —
Mass. 69.6 72.0 “ 139 Bry baaial
Conn. : 70.4 72.0 _ ny 72 o
N. Y. : 63.4 70.0 70.0 12,020 14,420 15, 750
N. J. 3 6.3 16-0 82.0 h, 7581 2 7438 9220
Pa. 646 49.0 _ 79.0 53,575 32,988 69,520
Ohio 27 73-4 3E5 9.0 ZoH3 2815660 3857
Ind. : 81.8 78.0 86.0 354,544 396,006 462,852
mh. 85.0 80.0 96.0 755,789 835,440 2,062, 720
Mich. : 62.8 67.0 65.0 92,304 oh, 96,915
Wis. 2.0 £3-9 _ _ 80.0 122,582 ha. 950_ he, 960 |
Minn. 4 ~ "76.0 6.6 393,931 32,5 350, 362
Towa 78.4 89.0 85.0 783,824 901,748 930,155
Mo. 62.2 62.0 63.0 275,334 176,328 289,945
N. Dak. 34.2 4h.0 25.0 7,058 4, 375
8. Dak. 39.4 45 bo 107,484 113,475 29,
Nebr. 27 1300 Pa ear eeeee 03 27}, 810
Kans. 8 _ 58-9 _ _ _65.0_ _ _ 59279 _ _ _ _ 59,682 _ _ 66,235 _
Del. 76 ~ “38.6 6.0 552 Tighe 16, 458
Ma. 62.5 4h.o 80.0 25,218 19éoh }, 000
Ve. 55.6 46.0 70.0 26, 19,550 34,230
W. Va. 50.7 48.0 54.0 3,359 2,256 ,
N.C. 57.6 45.0 75.0 TTs¥T6 60,975 107, 700
8. CG. 38.6 39.0 52.0 17,854 14,508 20, 488
Ga. 39.4 13-6 55.0 59,745 tnogh papi
Fla. 20 43.0 52.0 12,388 _ 22,899 _
ky. B38 59.0 72.0 655715 8,08 85, 680
Tenn. 47.8 48.0 57.0 41, 36,86: bh, 632.
Ala. > 34.3 30.0 43.0 37,860 26. oO 37, 367
Miss. + 35.6 35.0 41.0 24,101 15,645 687
Ark, 2 32.9 30.5 40.0 5,617 2,318 2,400
la. 2 32.4 35.0 37.0 7,178 55175 5,735
Okla. 2 3L.5 22.0 39.0 3,250 616 1,033
Texas 3 B0-B_ — 36-8 — — 38-0... — 26/305 _ _ _ _ 292008. _ _ 19,298 _
Mont. 27 54 64.0 5.0 23 320 325
Idaho : 76.5 TT.0 76.0 1,638 1,386 1,520
Wyo, : 52a.4 65.0 60.0 T 910

Colo. : 63.8 79.0 [6-0 12,386 16,353 19,836
N. Mex. : 37.2 42.0 0 514 546

Ariz. : 2h. 36.0 36.0 3 aus 684
Utah : 69.2 80.0 19 160 eee
Wash. : 85.7 90.0 92.0 2,407 1,960 1,840
Oreg. : 69.8 72.0 Th.O 1,217 792 THO
Calif. + Tosh _ 92-0 _ _ 80.9_ _ _ . 8323 27 NB0_ _ _ 18,560 _

U. 8 : 66.3 T2.1 5.9 3,758, 389 4,103,323 4, 651, 648


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA
Pastures Continue Good -- Hay Prospects Improve

Pasture feed condition continued unusually Goed through July in most
areas of the country and on August 1 averaged 85 percent of normal -- 1g
points above a year earlier and highest for August since 1958. The
August 1 condition was only 1 percentage point below a month earlier
compared with an average decline of 6 points during July.

Improved yield prospects increased expected tonnage of all hay for
1967. Current estimates indicate a total 0.3 percent more than last
year and about 1 percent above average.

Tobacco, Suger Crops, and Dry Beans Improve

Total poundage of all tobacco increased 0.4 percent during July
with material improvement in flue-cured and Southern Maryland types more
than offsetting declines in burley, dark types, and some cigar tobaccos.
The August 1 estimate of all types is 5 percent above 1966 but 8 percent
below average.

Sugarcane prospects increased 3 percent during July to a record
high -- 5 percent more than last year and 15 percent above average.
Mainland sugarcane made good growth in July and is in excellent condi-
tion. Harvest in Hawaii, although active, is behind schedule because of
extremely wet fields early in the year. July weather favored develop-
ment of sugarbeets and prospects improved slightly. Indicated produc-
tion, however, is 7 percent leas than last year and 8 percent below
average.

Dry bean prospects also improved slightly, but production is still
forecast 28 percent below last year and 21 percent below average.
Yield per acre is expected to be below last year in all major producing
States except Colorado. Dry pea prospects declined during the month
but expected production is 13 percent above last year.

The 1967 broomcorn crop is 4 percent less than last year and more
than one-fourth below average.

Vegetables Up -- Potatoes Below Last Year

Summer production of fresh vegetables, excluding melons, is esti-
mated 4 percent more than last year but 1 percent less than 1965.
Larger crops than last year are expected for ammercalery, early and Jate sumer
sweet corn, late summer onions, and both early and late summer. tomatoes.
Lower production is indicated for summer lettuce. The mid-summer and
late summer cantaloup crops are expected to be less than last year but a
larger output of early summer and late summer watermelons is indicated.
Production of the 7 processing vegetable crops estimated on August 1 is
15 percent more than last year and 21 percent more than 1965.

Total potato production for 1967 is expected to be 1 percent less
than last year -- both acreage and yield per acre are down slightly.
Sweetpotato prospects improved during July and the 1967 crop is now
expected to be 2 percent more than last year.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

expects a small crop,about one-third the size of last year, and average.
Production ts down moderately in Washington and about the same as last
year in Oregon. Bartlett pear production in the Pacific Coast States is
Placed at 260,000 tons, about one-half of last year and 36 percent below
average. Indicated production of "other than Bartlett" pears in these
States, at 145,000 tons, is 12 percent less than last year's crop but 8 per-
cent above average. Pear production in other States is 25 percent below
last year and 27 percent less than average,

Production of California Bartlett pears ie forecast at 95,000 tons,
leas than one-third of last year's crop and about one-third of average.
Rarvest is about three weeks later than a year earlier and the first ship-
ment was made on July 19, The strong demand for Bartletts for fruit
cocktail will limit fresh shipments, canned halves, and dried fruit.

“Other pears" in California are indicated at 13,000 tons, about one-helf of
last year, Fruit development is behind last year and harvest will be late,

Production of Bartletts in Washington 1s estimated at 90,000 tons,
12 percent less than last year but 15 percent above average, The lower
Yakima Valley has a light crop but there is some variation between orchards.
The Upper Yakima Valley and the Wenatchee area both have good crops in
prospect. Prospective production of "other pears” ia 43,000 tons, 10 percent
less than last year, A good crop is expected in both the Yakima Valley
and the Wenatchee area. Quality is expected to be above average,

The Oregon Bartlett crop is forecast at 75,000 tons, 6 percent more
than last year and 34 percent above average, The Hood River area is
expecting a large crop, Conditions in the Medford area are more variable
but generally good to excellent. Harvest is expected to begin about
August 20 at Hood River and a week later in the Medford area. fhe "other
pear" crop is indicated at 89,000 tons, 4 percent less than last year but
30 percent above average. Quality and sizes will be the best in several
years, except for some hail-damaged fruit at Medford.

Michigan's pear crop is forecast at 24,000 tons, down 31 percent from
last year's crop and 36 percent below average. There is a very short crop
in the southwest. In the west central, the crop is down but fruit sizes
are good. Growers in the northwest expect a good crop. New York peara
sized well during July because of adequate moisture and near normal
temperatures, The crop is light in the west and fair to good in the
Hudson Valley. Light harvest of early varieties began about August 1 in
the Hudson Valley and will begin in the Lake Ontario area sbout mid-August,
Pennsylvania's crop sized well last month. Harvest of Idaho's crop
is expected to begin about mid-August. Crop development has been good
in Utah, There are few reports of damage from insects and diseases.

GRAPES: The United States grape crop is forecast at 3,283,650 tons,

12 percent below the 1966 crop and 9 percent less than the average.
Increases above last year expected in New York, Pennsylvania, Arkansas,
Arizona, and Washington are more than offset by smaller crops in other
major producing States,


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

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128 807 884
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112 ne
105 ce; 8
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93 632 662
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2 1,581 1,712

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18 129 130
3.7 28 26
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12.6 87 88
1,782 1, 782 aL 130 151
1,258 1,906 1,910 23 ak 163 172
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36 333 1,891 1,947 Ag 45 298 316

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

State

Thio
Ina.
mu.
Mich. 55300
Towa 53,000 41,000
Mo. 6,200 4,500
debr. 26,000 15,000
Sans. 8,200 4,300
ky. 19,400 16,300
Othe:
States 000 _ 6,500 __5,350_
us. 179,200

Average ¢ : : Ge
State 1961-65! 1965 : 1966 1/ : 1961-65 ¢ 1965: (1966 1/

Ohio 2,800 3,150 4h, 640 56,000 64,575
Ind. 3,000 2,500 94 Sho 129,000 102,500
Tl. 2,650 2,350 55,380 58,300 4g, 350
Mich. 2,750 2,150 11,019 17,875 11,395
Towa, 2,400 2,560 87,052 110,400 135,680
Mo. 2,000 1,900 18,870 14,200 11,780
Nebr. 2,200 2,600 44023 52,800 67,600
Kans. 2,200 2,400 7,429 10,340 19,680
Ky. : 2,000 2,200 1,550 39,908 48,400 30,070
Other t

States ¢

U. 8.
L/ Revised.

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Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Maine : 1.26 2.4o | 13h 530 508 469 D3) 87
N.E, 3 1.36 1.49 1.50 237 226 220 72 7 %
ve. : 1.57 1.76 1.70 1,050 1,092 1,013 16 83 Ok
Mass. : 1.67 1.62 1.78 31h 299 27h 67 B w
RI. 2 1.73 1.87 1.86 32 28 26 3 62 OL
Conn. : 1.71 1.77 1.84 270 236 230 69 63
N.Y. : 1.80 2.00 1.98 5,277 5,820 5,683 62 65 se
NJ. 21.697 2.00 2,23 357 338 352 5h 30 88
Pa. 33,66 _ 1-65 1.82. _ 3,878 _ 3,86 3.703_ 60 _ ho
Ohio :72.83 ~~ I.99° “1.77 3,50! 3,555 2,907” 7B 7” "TB
Ind, 31.96 2.2L 2.12 2,4TT 2,402 2,035 86 67 5
m1. 2.23 2.37 2.42 4,305 3,784 3,042 82 53 93
Mich. : 1.88 2.02 1.87 3,342 3,858 3,047 B 63 Ee
Wis. +: 2,32  _ 2.39, _2.45_ 9,054 1 MT 66 7 95
Mim. :2.b 52 Er aa 0m: ht 79 8 rc)
Towa : 2.35 2.65 2.52 1,103 110 6,980 86 87 82
Mo. =: 1.59 1.72 1.78 4,78 4,873 5,012 76 51 88
N.Dak.: 1.19 1.29 1.09 4, 3he 4,512 3,609 80 8h ok
8.Dek.; 1.12 +99 1.13 5,163 45TH 5,211 79 59 82
Nebr. : 1.37 1A 147 6,683 6,352 ao o ot &
Kans. :1. 1 2.12 22 5 _
Del. Le - ~T.757 7 2.037 7 aiet “> oT ean ~ 63 7 7 a
Ma. : (1.67 2.68 1.98 604 559 661 6h 40 25
Va. 21.38 1.36 1.42 1,528 1,356 21,394 1% 39 88
W.Va. : 1.29 1.0L 1.37 812 601. 806 ros Wy 88
N.C. : 1-21 2.26 1.2% 782 666 652 85 5k 88
8.0. 21.36 1.59 1.56 384 373 3h7 83 6 868
Ga, =: 1.53 1.88 1.90 TAL 867 886 85 5 gL
Fla. :1.66 eT _162 a9 ae 853 av __ Bh 85
ky, oy “I. Lge" ~ “2,67s” ~ “ey 7e3" ~ B5bTe 65 3
Tenn. ; 1.40 1.52 1.51 15847 1, 94k 1,819 8h 64 ES
Ala. : 1.30 yo 1.53 18 79 802 8h 68 x2
Miss. + 1.45 1.63 1.65 922 1,074 1,097 16 69 89
Ark. =: 1.32 1.52 166% 53 1,102 1,138 70 5h a
Ie. +1657 1.64 1.77 630 60h 58176 TMm 95
Okla. : 1.54 1.57 LB 2,376 2,595 2,30 3 a8 8
Texas :_1.35 1.61 _ 1-29 2,878 _ 3. 29 wo 09 PL
Mont, ake ~~ Eby ~ Eeo- ~ Gogo Sage ~ Sores BEB --
Idaho : 2.54 2.40 2.61 3,320 3,123 3,407 89 Th 95
Wyo. : 1.34 1.29 1.47 1,566 1,432 1, Th6 8h 62 98
Colo. : 1.86 1.90 1.98 2,806 2,862 3,059 76 69 95
N.Mex.: 3.27 3.53 33H 783 933 8796 B
Ariz. : 4.5% 4.70 4.60 1,141 1,127 1,104 80 86 9
: 2.52 2.51 2.65 1,434 1,463 1,545 80 5 93
72,80 2.93 2-4 159 635 79. 88 76 oT
2 2.35 2.40 2.61 2,047 2,232 2,295 8h 88 TT
21.99 1.92 207 2,092 2,158 2,318 85 6 2
4,02 4.20 3-99 7,409 7,352 72529 86
PBST LBS LES PO Uy 120,86 LT 16 Bs
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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

t : Average : 3
won b U9edeos 3 2662 a96T i tees 2 2966; age
: 1,000 ‘1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,000
: yunds yunds nds: nds is is
N.C. : 3 106 560 aT C00 a tt 700
8. Cc. + 4,665 800 3,200 895 200 800
Ga. 50,480 30,000 36,000 10,740 7,000 9,000
Pla. : 2,420 2,000 2,000 1,580 2,000 1,500
Ala. : 26,740 22,500 19,000 5,480 4,000 4,000
7,000 8,500
2,
5,
3,
6;
2

2 Average 1981-65 _
$ 1,000

: 3

v/ Budded, grefted, or topworked varieties.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

The continued rains in some areas have delayed harvest. A few acres have been
harvested from the Baldwin area of Alabama. The crop in louisiana is earlier than
usual and harvest is underway in practically all areas. Harvest in Texas is expected
to be active by mid-August. ‘The California crop, because of delayed plantings, is
about 2 to 3 weeks late; some light harvest was underway in southern areas on
August i First harvest is expected after mid-August in the Atwater-Livingston

che

PASTURES: Pasture feed condition continued unusually good through July in most areas
of the Nation and on August 1 averaged 85 percent of normal--l19 percentage
points above a year earlier ani the highest for August 1 since 1958. The 5-year
average condition for August 1 is 76 percent. August 1 condition was down only 1
point from July 1, compared with an average decline of 6 points during July. Al-
though rainfall was below normal in a number of northern States from the Great Lekes
westward, moisture supplies there continued mostly ample because of unusually heavy
June rainfall. Pastures continued in good to excellent condition. Exceptions were
reported in North Dakota and northern Montana, where rainfall had been below normal
in both June and July. Precipitation in central New Mexico and southern Texas was
less than normal, and pastures are in poor to fair condition. July temperatures
were 2 to 6 degrees below normal in the eastern two-thirds of the Nation and about
2 degrees above normal in the western third. Lack of unusually high temperatures
during July also favored pasture growth.

In the North Atlantic Region, July precipitation was above normal and pastures
were in good to excellent condition. July temperatures were near normal in the
region.

June and July precipitation has been light in Ohio and Indiana and pasture
conditions in these two States are poor to fair. Other States of the Mast North
Central Region had ample July rainfall and pastures in these States are good to
excellent. In most West North Central States, pastures were in good to excellent
condition, except for very poor pastures in North Dakota. Temperatures during July
were 2 to 6 degrees below normal in the North Central Region.

In all South Atlantic States, pasture conditions were reported good to
excellent. ‘Temperatures ranged from normal to 6 degrees below normal in most areas
of this region. Pastures in the South Central States were in good to excellent
condition, except for very poor pastures in southern Texas. Pasture condition was
fair in New Mexico and Washington and good to excellent in other Western States.
Temperatures in-the South Central region were below normal in most States but were
above normal in the West.

POULTRY AND EGGS: July egg production is estimated at 5,886 million eggs, up 1
percent from a month earlier and 7 percent higher than July 1966.

This is the largest July production of record. The average number of layers on hand

during July was 309.2 million, up slightly from the previous month and 5 percent

above a year earlier. Production per layer averaged 19.0 eggs during July, up from

both a year earlier and a month earlier. Egg production from January through

duly 1967 totaled 41,282 million eggs, 6 percent above the same months of 1966.

July egg production,above year earlier production in all regions, reached
record highs in the South Atlantic, South Central, and Western regions. Compared
with a year earlier, production was up 10 percent in the South Atlantic and South
Central regions, 9 percent in the West, 8 percent in the Bast North Central regions,
5 percent in the West North Central and up slightly in the North Atlantic.

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CROP PRODUCPION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

: . : 1,000 5000 1000

: Pounds Pounds Pounds pounds Pounds pounds
Tdaho : 1,760 1,810 1,820 6,523 7,240 6, 516
Wash, : 1,588 1,790 1,800 29,735 37,053 36,180
Oreg. : 1,420 1,430 1,450 5,602 7,150 1,105
Calif. 1 269 __ 250 ___ LO _ _ _ 628 39 TA

t
U. 3. ra 596 1,721 1, We 48,109 55,418 53,476

if Producti includes 113,000 pounds lost in kiln fires in Washington and the
following quantities held in reserve under the Federal Market. Order: Washington,
936,000 pounds; Idaho, 8,000 pounda; Oregon, 6,000 pounds. of Total production.
Quantities availeble for market will be governed by regulations issued under
Federal Merketing Order 991.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967
HARVESTED ACREAGE, UNITED STATES*

Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

z Harvested For harvest
CROP : Average : 3 - 1967 pet.
2 1g6te6s 1966 | 1968 ee i906
? Thousands Thousands Tigusande : Percent
Corn, ‘grain : cm 658 56, 888 61,319 > ©. 107.8;
Wheat, all : 48,017 49, 843 59,950 120.3
Winter : 36,991 38,596. * 46,326 120.0
Durum 3 2,151 2,443... 2,875. S1177
Other spring : 8,876 8,804 10,749. | 122,17
Oats 3 21, 162 17,848 16,215 - 90.9
Barley : 11,135 10,227 9,370 91.6
Rye 2 1,655 1,283 1,102 85.9
Flaxseed : 2,819 2,627 2,025 772°
Rice 3 1,742 1,967 * 1,966 99.9
Popcorn 2 172 207 171 82,5
Cotton 3 14,617 9,554 8,545 89.4
Hay, all 3 67,285 65,192 64,151 98,4
Hay, wild 3 10,499 9,148 9,297 101,6
Hay, alfalfa 3 28, 826 29, 008 28,151 97,0
Hay, clover and timothy 1/ $ 13,950 13,178 12,977 98,5
Hay, lespedeza ! 2,529 1,770 1,642 92.8
Beans, dry edible 3 1,414 | 1,519 1,311 86,3
Peas, dry field 3 303 239 262 109.6
Soybeans for beans t 29,694 36,644 40,123 109.5
Peanuts 2/ ‘ 1,406 1,421 1,399 98.4
Potatoes: 3
Winter : 21 26 25 96,5
Early spring : 28 36 29 82.6
Late spring 2 103 113 103 90.9
Early summer : 87 87 87 99.5
Late summer 3 136 134 133 99.8
Fall : 987 1,069 1, 084 101.4
Total : 1,361 1,464 1,461 99.8
Sweetpotatoes t 175 157 149 95.3
Tobacco : 1,126 973 989 101,6
Sugarcane for sugar and seed : 572 625 623 99.6
Sugarbeets : 1,212 1,161 1,153 99.3
Broomcorn 3 166 128 113 88.3
Hops __ : 30 32 31 95.3

* Does not include Alaska and Hawaii except for sugarcane,
1/ Excludes sweetclover and lespedeza hay,

2 Harvested for nuts.

APPROVED:

ACTIN

Ls A Achebe

plo OF AGRICULTURE

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CROP REPORTING BOARD:
G. D. Simpson, Chairman,
M. L. Koehn, Secretary,

R. K. Smith, Cc. E. Burkhead,
A. Langley, D. M, Skow,

G, G. Butler, W. C, Dobbs,
V. A. Erlandson, R, L, Freie,

L. A. Fretwell, O. M. Frost,
R. W. Gann, F. W, Griffith,
J. R. Kendall, D. C, Ledford,
H. M, Mayes, E, S. Minor,

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

As of August 1, harvesting had not started in the major produging area
of the Dakotas and Minnesota. In North Dakota, leading flaxseed State, only
8 percent of the crop was ripening and 15 percent had not reached the bloom
stage. Moisture supplies during July were generally on the short side in the
Dakotas, Minnesota, and Montana and rain will be needed for the crop to fill
normally.

POPCORN: About 181 thousand acres were planted to popcorn in 1967, 17 per-

cent less than the 218 thousand acres planted in 1966. Growers
expect to harvest 171 thousand acres, 18 percent less than a year earlier,
and 1 percent below the 1961-65 average.

Major producing States expect to harvest 17 percent less acreage than
last year. The only major State expected to increase acreage for harvest
over last year is Ohio, up 5 percent. Acreage in Illinois and in Indiana
is down 5 percent and decreases in other States range from 16 to 48 per-
cent. The “other” States group expects to harvest 18 percent less acreage
than last year. Maryland and Tennessee account for 73 percent of the
acreage in the “other" States.

The first production estimate will be made in December 1967. Grow-
ing conditions have been generally favorable, although mich of the crop
was planted late because of poor weather. Flooding destroyed some acreages
in Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska, and abandonment is expected
to be slightly higher than last year.

This report includes revised acreage and production for the 1966
crop, based largely on data from processors. The revised 1966 production
is 501 million pounds, 3 million pounds more than the December 1966 estimate.

HAY: Production prospects improved for all kinds of hay during July and

the 1967 output is now forecast at 121.2 million tons -- slightly
more than last year and nearly 1 percent more than average. If August 1
production prospects materialize, the all hay yield of 1.89 tons per acre
would be a new record high. Acreage harvested is expected to be about 2
percent less than last year.

Weather conditions during July favored growth of hay crops and
generally improved prospects for later cuttings. Rain interrupted harvest
of early cuttings in most Eastern States and in some areas of the Midwest
which improved yields but resulted in some poor quality hay. Good yields
and good quality hay was obtained from early cuttings in the Western Region
and prospects remain favorable for later cuttings.

Production of alfalfa and alfalfa mixtures is estimated at 72.0
million tons, down 1 percent from last year but 1 percent above average.
Yiela prospects averaged higher than on July 1 in all regions as North
Dakota was the only State with a lower yield than estimated a month ago.
First cutting alfalfa hay yielded well in North Dakota but subsequent
moisture shortages have resulted in a very light second crop. Ample mois-
ture supplies throughout the rest of the Nation improved ylelds but
delayed harvest and resulted in some poor quality hay -- particularly in
the States east of the Mississippi River. If August prospects are realized
the average yield for the U. S. at 2.56 would be ea new record high.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA
POTATOES, IRISH--Continued

Seasonal : Yield per
group ee ne ag pete ES ea a _Production —
and : Average: i VErTages Ind. sAverages .
State. __ _1.1961-652 29 5 1967 :1961-65: 295: 1967:1961-635 2966 3 967 _
1,000

1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

“LL. SUMMER: Cont.: acres acres acres Cwt. Cwt. Cwt. cw. cut. owt.
Minn. t of Tu T. 195 205 “235 i, T5t7 4,591
Towa 2 3. 3.1 2.9 153 165 160 519 512

Nebr. : 3.3 2.9 2.6 162 170 165 527 493 hag
Ma. 2 1.2 8 8 lk 115 130 139 92 204
Va. 8 1.80. 1.3 12 75 70 «75 4 92 90
W. Va. : 6.8 5.2 4.8 67 50 65 45) 260 312
N.C. 2 1g 12 °°.1.0 12h 120 120 23h 132 120
Colo. 2 14.2 13.1 11.7 193 225 180 2,733 2,948 2,106
N. Mex. : 2.6 2.3 2.6 .167 185 195 - 433 426 507
Wash. : 18.8 21.0 25.0 320 370 360 6 ook 7,770 92000
Calif. : . . 10.0 - 331 _ _355_ _330.-_2,839 _3,337_ _3,300_

Total rT DB.8 © LG'S ee - Be ~ “Peer A Bare Danka aa
FALL: 2 :

Maine : 143.0 158.0 163.0 260 2h0: 260 .37,168 37,920 42,380
N. HL : 1.6 1.3 1.2 . 332 280 258
vt. 2 22 1.7 1.6 397 =. 3u4 320
Mass. : 6.8 6.8 6.6 1,369...1,292 1,320
R. I. : 5.5 5.7 5.8 1,289 1,271 1,247
Conn. >: 66 65 64 * "1,496, 1,495 1,408
N.Y.-b.2. s 29.2 29.7 2/28.1 7,895. 7,574. 7,728
-Upstate : 40.8 39.0 ~ 38.0 ” 8,945. 8,580 8,740
Pa. a #8 _ 39-0 _ 39.0 : 6,318 8,"

8 Eastern-Pall :_ 27h.6 _ 387.7 ~ 389.7 7 86,3887 O5,0bU- 725176~
Ohio : 11.8 ~ “310.9 ~ “12.5 i 9 “2,261 “2,360
Ind. 2 66.2 7.0 7.0 1,602 1,575 1,
Mich. 2 35.1 36.0 33.5 7;100. 7,380 7,035
Wis. : 34.3 h1.0 39.0 7,348 8,815 8,
Minn, + 100.8 90.0 96:0 12,643 10,800 10,560
N. Dak. : 112.2 110.0 1124.0 13,651 14,300 13,680
8. Dak. : 5.8 38 3-5 1 36 : 3 1 695
Nebr. 2 .. ol .

8 Central-Fall :_ 314.0 7 509.8 > ah = 350 ~ 7153" the TeseBue W7sh53- Tae
Mont. fied: Reet: Keene: S aa “r90- “Y75~ “pee “~~ 3170
Tiahol0 SW. Co. =; 17-4 35.0 32.0 261 2 3092 10, 83990

-Other Co . 240.6 276.0 273.0 194 215 200 46,809 59,3! 3000
Wyo. : 3.5 3-6 3.2 150 «145160 53 512
Colo. 3 33-3 30.5 36.0 235 280 250 8,31 8,5) 9,000
Utah : oL 8.1 7.7 Wy 170 175 1,1 1,3 1,348
Nev. : 13 8 19 186 = .220 23 ne wy 2

22, . . 3220 14, .
Seecmemem a : 5 Hi 38:0 Ba 288 33 Bee 73:70 “e36d0
-Other Co. eee 27.0 28.9 2h0 2b5 $304 6,615 6,720
calif. 24.4 31.0 _ 32.6 3o8 _ _280_ _275_ Ace 8,680_ _8,965_

9 Western-Fall 398.0 ~ Hr7i.5 — 479.8 Bib — “a5” 38 85), 6627 115,290211,251_

Dota ¢ 988.6 1,0 “0 1,085.5 Beh 213 22 1980 227,787 229,) =

Us 8- 7,361.2 1,864.0 T,R61.3 — 200 _ “elo” “208 72 276 “306,902 -
if Savgase” the rattowing ES FOL S flarvested “0 not marketed Geeeaee Spots
@conomic conditions (1,000 ewt.): Alabama, 550; Arizona, 375. 2/ Breakdown betwen

late summer and fall based o1

g

-66 percentage harvested before and after October 1.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

PEANUTS: The 1967 peanut production te estimated at 2,543 million pounds, 5 percent
more than the previous record production of 2,411 million pounds produced
in 1966, and nearly 30 percent above average.

In the Virginia-Carolina area, production is expected to total 667 million
pounds, 1 percent above 1966. August 1 condition indicates a yiela of 2,507 pounds.
Production in the Southeast area, at 1,272 million pounds, is 13 percent above 1966.
The expected yield is 1,768 pounds. In the Southwest area, production is estimated
at 604 million pounds, 3 percent below 1966. A yield of 1,460 pounds is expected.

The acreage of peanuts to be harvested for nuts this year is estimated at
12399100 acres. This is 2 percent below the 1,421,200 acres harvested for nuts in
1966.

In the Virginia-Carolina area, the crop generally got off to a bad start but
bas responded well to the rains and warmer weather during July. Plants are making
very good vine growth and are pegging at a rapid rate.

In the Southeast area, the crop made very good progress during July. Digging
is expected to get underway in early August, with some digging for boiling purposes
already underway. The disease and insect damage has been light thus far this
season.

The peanut crop in the Southwest area is in good condition, except for dryland
peanuts in south Texas. Digging is underway in south Texas -- slightly ahead of
last year.

TOBACCO: Conditions reported around August 1 indicate a Us. S. tobacco crop of 1,991

million pounds. Total prospects increased about 7 million pounds during
July when flue-cured and Southern Maryland types improved more than enough to off-
set declines in burley, dark types, and some cigar tobaccos. About 1,890 million
pounds were produced last year and the 1961-65 average is 2,160 million pounds. An
average yield of 2,014 pounds per acre is expected, compared with 1,942 pounds in
1966, and the average of 1,921 pounds.

duly was characterized by adequate to excessive moisture in most tobacco areas
of the country. Although rains added pounds to the flue-cured crop, they caused
greening and secondary growth which are prolonging harvesting operations. Heavy
rains over many of the burley,fire-cured, and dark air-cured areas, resulted in
above normal amounts of blackshank, root rot, yellowing, and premature blooming and
causing some decline in the outlook for these types. However, August 1 prospects
remained well above average. In the Connecticut Valley, excessive rain, same heil
and disease seriously damaged binder and wrapper crops. Filler and other binder
crops were in good to excellent condition but dry weather threatened the crop in
Wisconsin.

Estimates of flue-cured leaf increased 40 million pounds during July toteling
1,257 million on August 1. Prospects improved in all brightleaf belts. Iast year,
1,108 million pounds were produced and the 1961-65 average is 1,297 million. A
yield of about 1,997 pounds per acre is expected, compared to 1,834 pounds in 1966.

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CROP. PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

NON-CITRUS FRUITS AND NUTS

Average
1961-65

CROP

1967

Apples, Com'l. crop (Mil, Ibs.): 1/5,917.8 1/5, 756.2 5,633.7 5,703.8

Peaches (Million Ibs. ): 1/3,574.2 1/3,407.4 3,057.5 2,992.3
Pears (1,000 tons): ~ 1/614 1/749 445 458
Grapes (1,000 tons): 1/3,623 1/3, 734 3,275 3,284
Cherries (1,000 tons): 1/273 1/206 180 180
Apricots {1,000 tons); 1/200 1/lg4 147 136
Pecane {1,000 pounds): 226,990 161,600 one 207, 800

1/ Includes some quantities not harvested.

MILK AND EGG PRODUCTION

: —__MILKTM "Tf BGGs.
Average : : : Average: | :

1961-65 1966 : 1967 2 1961-65 966 : 1967
Million Million Million.

pounds pounds ‘pounds Millions Millions Millions

MONTH

June 11,816 11,269 1/11,146 5,365 5,493 5, 815

July

10, 849 10, 350 10,311 5,298 5,477 5,886

Jan, -July Incl, 77,217 73,348 73,279 = 38,265 38,764 41,282

lf Revised,


: ¢ For“: :
: Average: 1960 ~ sharvest ;AVe7Bge 1966

£161 Yt ag NEY

Acres Acres Acres Pounds Powids Pounds ‘Tons Tons Tons
600 300 or 806 700 --- 260 100 ---
1,880 1,400 700 320 290 250 280 200 100

42,000 34,000 35,000 372 345 425 7,800 5,900 7,400
26,000 20,000 14,000 350 360 210 4,660 3,800 1,500
60,000 42,000 36,000 259 260 300 7,720 5,500 5,400
35,200_ 30,000 27,000. 320300 350_ 5, 740_ _ 4,500 4,700

165,680 127,700 112,700 39 ae 339 26,460 20,000 = 19,100

Ark. : 43050 4300 43500 «17,062 207988 213865
Ta. + 3,230 3,750 3,900 16,198 21,188 22,035
Texas : 3,865 4,200 it, 900 17,524 21,210 2h, 892
Calif — 4805_ _ _ 52300 _ _ 4, 700_ _ 15,292 _ _ 19,080 _ _ _ 16,732_
U.S 3,892 4, 32h 4,N6L 67,992 85,060 87,718
FLAXSEED
sore wD DTD Tyfelaper "ears TTT TTT ITT Production” "TIT I I
State > Average * ? Indicated ? Average * > Indicated
+ ag6i-65 + 1966 2 igs7 + ig6i-65 + 1966 + 1967
ne "= “yFoB7 — 7 7 80 ~~ “Lodo —
: Bushels Bushels bushels bushels bushels
. : . -- 6b =>
Minn. + 11.6 9.5 13.0 5,897 3,838 3,835
Iowe, : 17.7 18.0 15.0 155 72 5
N. Dak. 2 95 9.0 7-0 15, bod 13,644 8,274
S. Dak. 2 10.5 9.0 12.0 5,909 5,373 6,156
Texas Od 8.0 6.0 921 712 150
Mont. : 8.9 10.5 75 199 136 45
Calif. 1 3D 3000 0 J MO
ues * 10.3 9.21 9.2 29,050 23,871 18,545


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

FILBERTS: The filbert crop in Oregon and Washington is forecast et 9,400 tons,

down 23 percent from last season, but 11 percent ahove average. In
Oregon, the set is variable but generally light with large numbers of singles
and doubles instead of clusters of four and five. The weather has been hot and
ary during the last two months.

ALMONDS: ‘The California almond crop is forecast at 81,000 tons, 6 percent amal-
ler than last year's crop but 26 percent larger than average. The
crop is about @ week to 10 deys later than normal.

WALNUTS: ‘The walnut crop is forecast at 77,000 tons, down 20 percent from last
year and 4 percent less than average. California's walnuts continued
to size during July and in most areas the shell is hard. Damage from insects
and disease is not expected to be extensive. In Oregon, the set is light but
sizes appear to be larger than last year. Quality is expected to be good.

POTATOES: ‘The first forecast of the 1967 fall potato crop places production at

229,463,000 hundredweight, 1 percent above the 1966 crop and 6 per-
cent above 1965. ‘The yield of 212 cwt. per acre, as indicated by August 1 con-
ditions, is 1 cwt. below the 1966 yield of 213 and 2 ewt. below the record high
yield of 214 harvested in 1965.

The acreage for harvest in 1967 is eboutl percent above 1966. ‘The expected
production in the 8 eastern fall States, at 72,176,000 cwt., is 11 percent above
1966. The expected yield, at 249 ewt. is 23 cwt. above 1966. The forecast of
the 8 central fall States, at 46,036,000 cwt., is slightly smaller than the
47,453,000 cwt. harvested in 1966. Dry weather in the Red River Valley of North
Dakota and Minnesota limited yields. Prospective average yield, at 146, is dow
7 cwt. from last year. The 9 western fall States also expect a smaller crop
than last year -- 111,251,000 hundredweight compared to 115,290,000 in 1966. A
reduction in Idaho more than offset sizeable increases in Colorado and Oregon.
The average yield of 232 cwt. is 13 owt. below the record high of 245 cwt. har-
vested in the western States in 1966.

In Maine, the crop is later than usual but the set is generally heavy and
@ good crop is expected. Prospects are generally good in the other New England
States. The Long Island crop is about 2 weeks late. Development is good,
especially on the late varieties. In Upstate New York, a good late crop is in
prospect. Harvest probably will start in late August. Growers in Pennsylvania
expect & good crop. Harvest was underway in southern Pennsylvania on August 1.

In Ohio and most of Indiana July rains benefited the crop. Harvest is ex-
pected to start in Indiana about mid-August. Growing conditions in Michigan
have varied. Moisture is short in the Upper Peninsula and in southwestern
areas.

The crop in Wisconsin is one to two weeks late. Despite beneficial
showers during late July, many areas were dry on August 1. The Red River
Valley of Minnesota and North Dakota needed rain on August 1. The set in
Minnesota was light in some areas. The crop in South Dakota has developed
well despite the need for rain.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967

Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

YIELD AND PRODUCTION, UNITED STATES, * AS OF AUGUST 1, 1967

? YIELD PERACRE 71,

PRODUCTION ON (in Thousands)

: : > Indi-
CROP sAverage: 1966 ° cated :
21961-65: rAug. 1, "1961-65 : »
__. _. es 2 21967 270 7 PP: 31967 : 1967
Corn, grain bu? 6663 F201 7509) 39758369} 49103 5323} 4,508,525 14,651. 9648
Wheat, all me 25.3 2663 2502) 12214,024| 1,310,642] 1,596,070) ,511,,347
Winter "3 2642 274 2667] 969,971} 1,056,622|1,273,970]1s2365274
Durum "3 25.3 2509 193} 564208 63,248) 78,396] 559574
Other spring ue 2163 6 20. 1873846] 190,573] 243,704] 219,499
Oats "2 452] 4407) 48 953,426| 798,089] 774,208) 785,065
Barley "a 3642 3861 3865 398,268} 389,557] 380,695] 360,899
Rye me 19-7] 2168 a 32,582 27,921| 24,4171 24,002
Flaxseed "a 1003 901 294050 2,87! 19,308] 18,545
Rice cwt.? 2/3,892 | 2/4,324] 1/4,461) 67,992 85,060] 84,838) 87.718
Sorghum grain bu. 45.0 S601 5A7s676| 720,415: w=} 8215276
Cotton bale? 1/491} 3/480) a / 14,935 94575) —| 8332
Hay, all ton? 1-78 1685 1489} 1205113} 120,863) 128,433} 1215173
Hay, wild $ 91 286 9,549 7,828 8,632 8827
Hay, alfalfa me 2046 2250 20 705973 725476] 70,651] 72021
Hay, clover and 3
timothy 2/ 14] 1660 1062 21,512] 214149) 20,681] 21,086
Hay, lespedeza : 1624) 1025 le 3,139 2,221 2,135) 2230
Beans, dry edible 3
(Cleaned) wt, ? 1/1,296 | 1/1.,334] 1/12 18,286 20,271] 14,468] 14,497
Peas, dry field Tyne 3/.557 2/613] 44496 3,72. 45428 4,222
Soybeans for beans bus 24.2 25-4 2409| 718,687] 931,491 —| 998,974
Peanuts 3/ lb. 1,393 | 1,696] 1,818} 1,960,324! 2,410,736 —|25542,900
Potatoes:
Winter cwt. 197 199 4,069 5,084] 4,940| 4,940
Early spring ‘ 159 138 4,469 4,924 2,979 25979
Late spring " 223 229 22,966 255937 225376} 229376
Early summer ploy 158 13,095 13,740} 13,078] 13,765
Late summer : Fat 220 28,764 29,430] 30,483) 31,114
Fall m3 201 213 198,914| 227,787 —| 229,463
Total me 200 210 2725276} 306,902 —| 304,637
Sweetpotatoes "3 85 87 14,877 13,697{ 13,189] 13,952
Tobacco Ib? 1,921} 1,942] — 2, 024| 2,160,495] 1,890,320 [1,983,408 990,826
Sugarcane for sugar 3
and seed ton‘ 3965 | 3962 41-4] 22,490 24,510] 25,137] 25,808
Sugarbeets "3 1761 1766 16.5} 20,717 20,383] 18,569] 18,989
Broomcorn "2 ass waz L 26 20 _| 19
Hops Ib.= 1,596] 1,721] 15742 48,209 55,418| 55,528{ 53,476
Pasture ______ pete? __ afr | __4/66 4/e5| ipod ened = =

* Does not include Alaska and Hawaii except for sugarcane.
2/ Excludes sweetclover and lespedeza hay.

if Pounds.
4/ Condition August 1.

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3/ Harvested for nuts.


CROP PROIUCEION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Boerd, SRS, USDA

6.6
24.8
109.0
1 108.5 8, ee £300 8 LL 800.
: 25.7 5.0 100 9.6 206
3 9.5 20.6 220 12.0 250
Tlinois 3 2344 28.5 570 29.5 590
Michigan +36 85 2000 8 LL
Missourt : ths it 380 Be 3o
Kansas D> Fi: ane 2° 20___ 36 LL
Delaware : 37 #5 80 33 R
Maryland 21.1 9.6 200 7.2 150
Virginia : 54.6 32.2 660 24.5 500
West Virginia 3 30.7 12.3 235 568 120
North Carolina 3 61.3 Ted 1,550 35-0 700
‘th Carolina : 314.7 339.0 6,600 170.3 3,300
Georgia 1 — 296.3 — — _ 288.3 _ - - 4900 _- 288 __ _ - a
Kentucky t 9.2 10, 220 12.0 2
nnessee : 8.5 8.2 170 20.8 225
ema, : 46.5 27.5 550 60.0 1,200
Mississippi : 14.2 13.2 265 1765 350
Arkansas 3 58.8 kok 950 52.0 1,000
Louisiana : 6.5 9.0 8.5 170
Oklahoma, 3 8.0 10.8 225 10.6 220
Texas th P62 332-6 I 26-4 550_
Tasho 8.7 5.2 20 13.9 2
Colorado : 54.3 13.0 270 5.8 120
Uteh : 9.3 7.2 150 12.5 260
Washington : 8.3 67.2 1,400 5.6 950
Oregon : 16.5 20.6 430 13.4 260
Californie, Freestone ?__ 614.8 _ _ _ 516.0 _ _ 10,752 _ _ 44010 _ 9, 167_
Totel. Above 37 2,080.6 ~~ Legh ~~ 135,232 L323 — TT Bro
California t
Clingstone 2 2493.6 _ _ 1,678.0 _ _ 34,962 _ 1,670.0 _ _ _ 331 720_
United States t 3,574.2 3,407.4 70,093 2,992.3 61,684

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


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Cfop Réporting Board, SRS, USDA

Bushels Bushels Bushels bushels bushels bushels

Maine 7. 54.0 52.0 2,137 1,536 1,716

vt. 42.4 ub .o 4h. 528 396 396

N.Y. 52.6 50.0 58.0 28,023 23,550 25,694

N. J. 41.7 ate 50.0 666 528 550

Pa. 48.3. _ _ 34.0, 50.0_ 27,364 17,000 23,250

Ohio a 233 R' a2 0 32,782 28,08

Ind. 51.4 51.0 50.0 2,837 18,360 12,800

ml. 55.0 60.0 59.0 71,729 54,420 46,020

Mich 50.3 44.0 55.0 35,693 2h,772 25,080

Wis. 56.2 PSE _ _ 62:0 __ _ 119,430 _ _ _102,,230_ 106,578 _ _

Minn. Ter 5 52.0 15k 375 138,291 »

Iowa, 46.6 53.0 56.0 122,550 101,707

Mo. 35.4 40.0 39.0 11,384 9,840 8,614

N. Dak. 41.3 41.0 31.0 78,234 80,196 58,218

8. Dak. 37.2 33.0 Ub.o 93,862 75 50% 106,700

Nebr. 32.2 19-0 a 26,127 23,680 20,132

Kans. 28. 28.0 ee) 10,1 _ 6,020, _ _ 6, 2204

Del. ote ~~ toto ~~ Bo ~ ies ~ 7ah7 Tak

Ma. 44.7 42.0 48.0 1,772 1,134 1,200

Va. 40.2 48.0 52.0 2,727 2,544 2,600

W. Va. 40.5 35.0 42.0 525 672

Nc. 39.1 48.0 47.0 7,066 7,008 6,533

8. Cc. : 36.8 39.0 36.0 5,771 4,017 3,564

Ga. : 43.0 hi.o 37.0 55706 4,018 3,hb1

Fla. 7 34.6 woo a, who ho

ky. 2 7 384 qero ¥2.0 1,192 eu 1,008

Tenn. : 37-7 44.0 41.0 2,657 2,200 1,845

Ala. 3 35.5 38.0 34.0 2,005 1,292 1,156

Migs. : 41.8 57.0 52.0 4,272 3,420 3,120

Ark. : 47.2 65.0 60.0 3,988 5,915 4,080

Ta. 34.3 38.0 39.0 1,392 1,406 1,462

Okla. 26.5 32.0 29.0 7,081 4,992 3,335
Texas 24.6 28.0, _ _ 22.0 _ 19,488 17,640 6 6b

Mont. 38-5 38.5 33.0 30e 7 4B9 5,15

Idaho 51.3 46.5 54.0 4,962 3,022 3,132

Wyo. 37.6 36.0 43.0 3,545 2,412 2,666

Cole. 38.5 38.0 42.0 3,631 2,736 2,898

N. Mex. 37.4 42.0 --- 289 210 --

Ariz. 50.4 40.0 o-- 273 120 ---

Utah 51.0 51.0 55.0 1,048 1,071 1,155

Nev. 44.8 45.0 50.0 143 90 100

Wash. 51.0 55.0 52.0 4,215 3,575 2,184

Oreg. 43.7 45.0 46.0 6,687 5,175 4,324

Calif. 47.2 43.00 5H THA 5076
U. 8 45.2 WAT 48.4 953,426 798,089 785,065


Minn.

S. Dak.
Nebr.
Kans.
Okla.
Mont.
‘Idaho
Wyo.
Colo.

t « 1.30
: 1.20 1.15 1.25 As 28
t 1.19 1.35 1,25 YTh 284
> 1.27 1.25 1-f9 43, 39
: 1.06 1.05 1, 9 T
: 1.15 295 1.35 34 16
t 1.01 1.00 2.10 136 5ST
: 1.04 95 1,10 8 6 6
: 1.09 1.05 1,10 175 9 85
: 1.08 1.10 1.20 58 36 31
1.25 1.20 1.40 ye 48 53
1.27 1.30 1.40 68h Sho 515
1.23 1.25 1.30 615 500 he
1.17 1.25 1.30 a 8 fe
1.51 1.55 1.60 195 163 165
1.27 1.35 1.50 265 221 208
1.66 2.00 1.90 62 36 27
re ae oe oy ie | <a. cae | aaa
: 1.24 1.25__ _ 1.36. _ _°_3,139_ _ 2,221 2,230
WILD HAY
"PT LII IT Dieletpe cages 7 OE IIIT 7 Brottebign TT
% Average = Indicated Average
ib 1960-65 126: ager _ : 1961-65.
: 1,000
: Tons Tons Tons tons
t 1.20 1.30 1.20 496
: . 1.00 “80 1,493
t Te 65 Pye 1,560
+75 “70 80 2,058
: 1.12 95 1.35 638
: 1.15 1.05 1.35 517
3 3% 95 1.05 563
12k 1.05 1.30 126
+83 +80 90 318
1.02 1.10 2,15 301
+90 285. 90 19
1.22 1.15 1.30 78
1.00 85 1.10 215
1.26 2.25 1.35 58
1.18 1.00 4.25 307
re 82 LO 2 BO La
-~ia-e ML 86 5 9549 7828 _ _ 8827


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Rate of lay during July was up from a year earlier in most regions-~the
West was down slightly.

The number of layers on August 1 totaled 310.4 million, 6 percent more
than a year earlier and 1 percent above a month earlier. Layer numbers
increased from a year earlier in most regions-~the North Atlantic showed a
2 percent decline, Numbers increased 6 percent in both the Fast North
Central and South Atlantic regions, 2 percent in the West North Central, 9
percent in the South Central, and 11 percent in the West. The rate of lay
on August 1 was 60.5 eggs per 100 layers compared with 58.9 a year earlier,

Pullets 3 months and older, not of laying age on August 1 totaled
86.7 million, 1 percent less than a year earlier, Regionally, puliets not
of laying age were up 12 percent in the South Atlantic, 5 percent in the
West, and 2 percent in the South Central, but the increases were more than
offset by declines in the North Atlantic and North Central.

Potential layers (hens and pullets of laying age plus pullets 3 months
and older not of laying age) on August 1 are estimated at 397.1 million
birds, 4 percent more than a year earlier. Potential layers were down from
a year earlier in the North Atlantic and West North Central regions but up
in all other regions. The sharpest increase was in the West -- 10 percent
above a year earlier.

HENS AND PULLETS OF LAYING AGE, FULLETS 3 MONTHS OLD AND OLDER NOT OF LAYING AGE,
POTENTIAL LAYERS AND EGGS LAID PER 100 LAYERS ON FARMS, AUGUST 1

HENS AND PULLETS OF LAYING AGE ON FARMS, AUGUST 1

61-6 : Thou, Thou, Thou, Thou. Thou, Thou, Thou, Thou,
1961-65 :
(Av.) + 44,995 44,008 55,544 45,848 52,688 43,234 286,312 287,126
1966: 43,453 40,395 46,750 55,258 60,532 46,525 292,913 293, 792
1967 : 42,421 42,907 47,920 58,356 66,175 51,691 309,450 310,401
:  FULLBTS 3 MONTHS OLD AND OLDER NOT OF LAYING AGE OW FARMS, AUGUST 1
1965 : 8,970 11,890 18,940 13,980 15,710 8,990 78,480 78, 709
1966 : 10,400 12,220 20,080 15,900 18,780 9,900 87,280 87,529
1967 +: 9,460 11,850 17,870 17,810 19,160 10,400 86,550 86,726
: POTENTIAL LAYERS oN FARMS, aucust 1 2/
1965: 54,229 5h,132 69,770 65,047 73,573 53,827 370,977 37,67
1966 + 53,853 52,615 66,830 71,158 79,312 56,425 380,193 381,321
1967 =: 51,871 54,757 65,780 76,166 85,335 62,091 396,000 397,127
: EGGS LAID PER 100 LAYERS ON FARMS, AUGUS? 1
: Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number
1961-65 :
(Av.) +: 58.2 58.7 59.0 57.6 54.9 61.5 58.2 58.2
1966: - 59.6 59.8 59.2 58.5 56.3 61.2 58.9 58.9
1967: 61.4 61.9 61.3 60.9 58.3 60,2 60.5 60.5

T/ Includes Alaska end Hawait.
ef Hens and pullets of laying age plus pullets 3 months old and older
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age.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

BARLEY: A production of 361 million bushels is expected to be harvested

_ this year, 9 percent below average. Yields declined during July
‘because of continuing ary conditions in North Dekota and Montana, but
‘prospects improved in the other importent barley States: Minnesota,
South Dakota, and California, On August 1 yield per acre was indicated et
38.5 bushels per acre compared with 40.6 bushels per acre on July 1, and
the five-year average of 36.2 bushels.

Harvest is nearly completed in Southern States. However, a cool
spring contributed to a tardy crop in many Northern States, especially in
North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, and South Dakota, where harvest is much
later than usual, Combining had just begun by early August.

Excellent yields were attained in Californie, Idaho, and Arizona.
Yields also are high in many other Western States, except in Montana where
lack of moisture dropped dryland prospects sharply, Harvest in California
was about complete on August 1 except for northern counties and acreages on
high altitudes. Spring barley harvest in Oregon and Washington is underway
and combining of winter barley is complete,

RYE: The 1967 rye crop is estimated at 24.0 million bushels, down 14

percent from the 27.9 million bushel crop of 1966 and 26 percent below
the average of 32.6 million bushels. Less production then last year is
expected in most regions except the South Atlantic. The U, 5S, yield per acre
of 21.8 bushels is the second highest of record, topped only by the 22,6
bushels per acre in 1965.

Harvest was slowed by rain. South Dakota, leading in production this
year, accounting for over one-fourth of the U. S. total, had only 45 per-

cent of the crop harvested by August 1, compared with e normal of 75 per-
cent for that date.

SORGHUM GRAIN: Production of sorghum grain 18 expected to total 821 million
bushels, up 14 percent from last year's previous record

720 million bushels, and 50 percent above average, Prospects are above a

year earlier in most States. The crop is later than usual in most areas

nd.is more dependent than usual on fall weather. Record large crops are

expected again this year for Texas, California, New Mexico, and Arizona,

but a decrease is expected for Nebraska, Yield per ecre is expected to be

above last year in all regions.

Harvest was nearing completion by August 1 in South Texas and the
Upper Coast and beginning in the North Central Section, About 15 percent
of the Nebraska crop hes headed and ebout 10 percent of the Colorado crop,
By August 1 harvest had started in the Yuma area of Arizona and the
Imperiel Valley of California and the crop was heading out in California's
San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys.

BROOMCORN: The 1967 broomcorn crop is estimated at 19,100 tons, 4 percent
300 less then last year's crop of 20,000 tons, compared with

32, tons in 1965 and the 1961-65 average of 26,500 tons, In western

areas dry soils at planting time followed by heavy washing rains, coupled

with an anticipated labor shortage, held down plantings to 132,800 acres,

e13=


Wash., all
Bartlett

Orege, all

Bartlett

Calif., all
Bartlett

UW. 8.

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


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Oregon
Total 4 states

PRUNES: 2/
California.

PLUMS:
California

~Sekifornie. +_ — $0,800 ______ 68,000 __ 32000
VY Includes quantities unharvested on account of economic conditions, and excess
cullage of harvested fruit.

2/ Dried basis: The drying ratio is approximately 24 pounds of fresh fruit to 1

pound dried.

United States

2
T/ Includes quantities wnharvested on account of economic conditions.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1967 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Prospective production of clover, timothy, and clover-grass mixtures
ancreased nearly 2 percent during July and is now forecast at 21.1 million
tons, This is nearly the same as last year but 2 percent below average.
Prospects were the same or higher than on July 2 in all regions,

Les) 2a hay prospects increased 4 percent over a month earlier and
the 7 production is now forecast at 2.2 million tons -~ slightly more
than last year but 29 percent less than average. Favored by ample moisture
supplies, per acre yields were unchanged or higher for all producing States.

Production of yild is forecast at 8.8 million tons -- up 13 percent
from a year earlier but 8 percent less than average. Prospects increased
2 percent over July as all States except North Dakota received enough
moisture to maintain good yields.

DRY BEANS: Dry bean production is forecast at 14.5 million hundredweight,

28 percent below last year and 21 percent below average. The
expected U. 8. yield te 1,106 pounds per acre compared with 1,334 pounds
in 1966 and the average yield of 1,296 pounds. Expected yields are below
last year in all the major producing States except Colorado.

The dry bean crop generally got off to a late start, because excessive
moisture delayed planting in all major areas, Yields will be more dependent
than usual on fall weather, Beans made excellent growth in New York
during July, aided by warm weather and frequent showers, However, cultivation
was delayed by rains and wet fields. Excessive moisture hes limited yield
prospects in Michigan, but prospects improved in many fields in the last
half of July. Most of Colorado's crop was starting to bloom by the end
of July. Warmer temperatures would speed and benefit development. The
erop in Ideho generally progressed well. The crop also progressed well
in California because temperatures were generally above normal in July.

The large Lima crop is starting to bloom in Southern California but
harvest will be late, No Pinks have been harvested, Blackeyes ere doing
well.. although little harvest is expected until September.

DRY PEAS: The 1967 production of dry peas is estimated at 4,2 million

hundredweight, 13 percent above last year's crop, but 6 percent
below average. Prospects declined in Idaho, North Dakota, and Oregon and
account for the 5 percent decrease from the July 1 forecast. The expected
yield of 1,612 pounds per acre is above last year's yield of 1,557 pounds,
and the average of 1,512 pounds.

Hot weather during and after blooming hurt the bloom and prevented pods
from filling properly in nearly all areas of the Pacific Northwest, Harvest
began the first week of July in the Columbia Basin and after mid-July in
the Palouse Region with ylelds extremely variable. Early planted crop
yields in both Idaho and Washington fared much better than yields on the
later planted acreage where some shriveling is reported. Prospective
yields in Washington and Idaho ere above last year and the
average. Harvest began in Oregon a late July, Yields are below
jast year beceusé of hot weather are about the eame as average.

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