Cr Pr 2-2 (8-01)

Washington, D.C.

Crop

Production

Released August 10, 2001, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 

For information on "Crop Production" call (202) 720-2127, office hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

Corn Production Down 7 Percent from 2000

Soybean Production Up 4 Percent

Corn production is forecast at 9.27 billion bushels, down 7 percent from last year and 2 percent from 1999. 

Based on conditions as of August 1, yields are expected to average 133.9 bushels per acre, down 3.2 bushels

from last year. If realized, this would be the lowest production since 1997. Yields are mostly lower than

2000 in the central and eastern Corn Belt as well as the southern Plains. Mostly higher yields were reported

in the western Corn Belt and Southeast where the corn crop is rebounding from drought conditions last year. 

Farmers expect to harvest 69.2 million acres of corn for grain, down 100,000 acres from June and 5 percent

from 2000.

Soybean production is forecast at a record high 2.87 billion bushels, up 4 percent from 2000, and 8 percent

from 1999. Based on August 1 conditions, yields are expected to average 38.7 bushels per acre, up 0.6 bushel

from 2000. This is the third highest yield behind 38.9 bushels per acre in 1997 and 1998. Yields are mostly

higher than last year in the Great Plains, Southeast, and lower Mississippi Valley. However, yields are down

in the western Corn Belt and Atlantic Coast States. Area planted, at a record 75.2 million acres, is down

slightly from June, but up 1 percent from last year. Acres for harvest, at a record 74.1 million acres, are up

2 percent from the 2000 acreage.

All Cotton production is forecast at 20.0 million 480-pound bales, up 16 percent from 2000. The yield is

expected to average 670 pounds per harvested acre, up 38 pounds from last year. If realized, this would be

the largest production on record. The record production is a combination of the second highest harvested

acreage since 1962, coupled with above average yields throughout most of the cotton belt. Nationwide,

producers expect to harvest 14.3 million acres, 10 percent above last year. Upland cotton accounts for

14.1 million harvested acres, 9 percent above 2000. American-Pima harvested acreage totaled 234,000 acres,

38 percent more than 2000. Upland cotton production is forecast at 19.4 million 480-pound bales, a

16 percent increase from 2000. Pima cotton production is forecast at 593 thousand 480-pound bales.

All wheat production is placed at 1.98 billion bushels, up 1 percent from the July forecast but down

11 percent from 2000. Based on August 1 conditions, the U.S. yield is forecast at 40.2 bushels per acre, up

0.2 bushels from last month.
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August 2001 2 NASS, USDA

The final Winter wheat production forecast is 1.39 billion bushels. This is up 1 percent from last month, but

down 11 percent from 2000. The U.S. yield is forecast at 43.8 bushels per acre, up 0.6 bushels from last

month.

Hard Red Winter, at 796 million bushels, is up 2 percent from a month ago. White Winter is down for the

third consecutive month and totals 204 million bushels. Soft Red Winter is up 1 percent from the last

forecast, at 386 million bushels.

Durum wheat production is forecast at 91.8 million bushels, down 2 percent from last month and 16 percent

below 2000. The U.S. yield is forecast at 30.9 bushels per acre, 0.7 bushels less than last month. There were

no changes in acreage intended for harvest.

Other Spring wheat production is forecast at 508 million bushels, down 1 percent from last month and

8 percent below 2000. Acreage intended for harvest is unchanged from last month. The U.S. yield is forecast

at 34.5 bushels per acre, 0.4 bushels less than July 1. Of the production total, 467 million is Hard Red Spring

wheat, down 1 percent from last month.

This report was approved on August 10, 2001.

Secretary of

Agriculture

Ann M. Veneman

Agricultural Statistics Board

Chairperson

Frederic A. Vogel
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 3 NASS, USDA

Contents

Page

Apples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Barley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Beans, Dry Edible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Corn for Grain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cottonseed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Crop Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Crop Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Fruits and Nuts Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Ginger Root . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Grapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Hay, Alfalfa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Hops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Information Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Oats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Olives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Papayas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Peaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Peanuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Pears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Prunes and Plums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Reliability of Production Data in this Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Rice, by Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Selected Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Sorghum for Grain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Soybeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Sugarbeets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Sugarcane for Sugar and Seed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Tobacco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Weather Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Weather Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Wheat, Durum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wheat, by Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wheat, Other Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wheat, Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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August 2001 4 NASS, USDA

Selected Crops: Area Planted by State

and United States, 2001

State Corn Soybeans Sorghum Upland

Cotton

Dry Edible

Beans

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres

AL

AZ

AR

CA

CO

CT

DE

FL

GA

ID

IL

IN

IA

KS

KY

LA

ME

MD

MA

MI

MN

MS

MO

MT

NE

NV

NH

NJ

NM

NY

NC

ND

OH

OK

OR

PA

RI

SC

SD

TN

TX

UT

VT

VA

WA

WV

WI

WY

US

200

60

180

520

1,200

33

170

78

280

175

10,900

5,900

 *11,800

3,300

1,280

280

26

510

22

2,200

6,900

400

2,700

60

8,200

3

15

80

150

1,100

710

800

3,400

270

60

1,500

2

280

3,800

630

1,600

60

90

430

115

55

3,400

85

 *76,009

160

3,000

210

15

170

11,000

5,800

11,000

3,000

1,260

700

520

2,200

7,200

1,300

 *5,000

4,900

105

140

1,350

2,300

4,700

400

430

460

4,300

1,080

280

520

16

1,700

 *75,216

12

13

160

11

330

2

60

90

4,000

11

240

9

95

240

550

210

19

500

11

8

240

30

 *3,200

6

 *10,047

610

280

1,170

620

 *125

 *1,500

44

910

1,700

400

75

1,060

250

300

610

6,200

105

 *15,959

 *92.0

115.0

75.0

15.0

 *215.0

120.0

30.0

155.0

 *23.0

470.0

 *9.0

11.0

28.0

6.1

 *35.0

 *6.8

26.0

 *1,431.9

* Updated from the June 2001 "Acreage" report.
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August 2001 5 NASS, USDA

Corn for Grain: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2000 2001 2000 2001 1999 2000 2001

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres Bushels Bushels 1,000 Bushels 1,000 Bushels 1,000 Bushels

AL

AR

CA

CO

DE

GA

IL

IN

IA

KS

KY

LA

MD

MI

MN

MS

MO

NE

NJ

NM

NY

NC

ND

OH

OK

PA

SC

SD

TN

TX

VA

WA

WI

Oth

 Sts 1

US

165

175

235

1,180

156

300

11,050

5,550

12,000

3,200

1,230

370

405

1,970

6,600

385

2,770

8,050

75

73

480

650

930

3,300

270

1,080

280

3,850

590

1,900

330

100

2,750

283

72,732

170

175

185

1,090

162

220

10,750

5,750

11,500

3,100

1,180

270

430

1,950

6,200

370

2,570

7,900

68

62

540

620

660

3,150

230

1,040

260

3,400

570

1,420

270

65

2,600

264

69,191

65.0

130.0

170.0

127.0

162.0

107.0

151.0

147.0

145.0

130.0

130.0

116.0

155.0

124.0

145.0

100.0

143.0

126.0

134.0

160.0

98.0

116.0

112.0

147.0

140.0

127.0

65.0

112.0

114.0

124.0

146.0

185.0

132.0

145.5

137.1

110.0

133.0

175.0

133.0

142.0

120.0

146.0

147.0

141.0

127.0

126.0

124.0

135.0

111.0

131.0

120.0

132.0

136.0

120.0

170.0

105.0

110.0

112.0

138.0

130.0

108.0

95.0

120.0

122.0

105.0

108.0

175.0

122.0

141.3

133.9

20,600

13,000

31,450

159,040

13,706

30,900

1,491,000

748,440

1,758,200

420,180

123,900

39,930

33,480

253,500

990,000

36,270

247,350

1,153,700

2,220

14,940

59,590

51,200

76,635

403,200

40,600

61,600

19,250

367,250

58,140

228,330

21,840

18,000

407,550

35,621

9,430,612

10,725

22,750

39,950

149,860

25,272

32,100

1,668,550

815,850

1,740,000

416,000

159,900

42,920

62,775

244,280

957,000

38,500

396,110

1,014,300

10,050

11,680

47,040

75,400

104,160

485,100

37,800

137,160

18,200

431,200

67,260

235,600

48,180

18,500

363,000

41,186

9,968,358

18,700

23,275

32,375

144,970

23,004

26,400

1,569,500

845,250

1,621,500

393,700

148,680

33,480

58,050

216,450

812,200

44,400

339,240

1,074,400

8,160

10,540

56,700

68,200

73,920

434,700

29,900

112,320

24,700

408,000

69,540

149,100

29,160

11,375

317,200

37,308

9,266,397 1 Other States include AZ, FL, ID, MT, OR, UT, WV, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Crop

Production 2001 Summary".
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August 2001 6 NASS, USDA

Sorghum for Grain: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2000 2001 2000 2001 1999 2000 2001

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres Bushels Bushels 1,000 Bushels 1,000 Bushels 1,000 Bushels

AR

CO

IL

KS

LA

MO

NE

NM

OK

SD

TX

Oth

Sts 1 2

US

140

210

85

3,200

215

270

500

65

360

120

2,350

208

7,723

150

300

87

3,750

235

230

450

180

420

155

2,600

220

8,777

71.0

31.0

95.0

59.0

83.0

92.0

70.0

25.0

38.0

49.0

61.0

69.8

60.9

78.0

42.0

99.0

67.0

83.0

89.0

85.0

30.0

42.0

65.0

51.0

72.9

62.0

9,750

8,610

9,215

258,400

19,270

22,010

42,770

7,425

18,000

4,640

185,850

9,226

595,166

9,940

6,510

8,075

188,800

17,845

24,840

35,000

1,625

13,680

5,880

143,350

14,525

470,070

11,700

12,600

8,613

251,250

19,505

20,470

38,250

5,400

17,640

10,075

132,600

16,035

544,138

 1 For 1999, Other States include AL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, and TN. 2 For 2000 and 2001, Other States include AZ, AL, CA, DE, GA, KY, MD, MS, NC, PA, SC, TN, and VA. Individual State level

estimates will be published in the "Crop Production 2001 Summary".
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August 2001 7 NASS, USDA

Oats: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2000 2001 2000

2001

2000 2001

Jul 1 Aug 1

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres Bushels Bushels Bushels 1,000 Bushels 1,000 Bushels

CA

ID

IL

IA

KS

MI

MN

MT

NE

NY

ND

OH

OR

PA

SD

TX

WI

Oth Sts 1

US

25

15

55

180

50

75

310

50

45

60

315

90

25

145

220

100

280

284

2,324

25

30

45

150

45

55

230

65

65

75

315

90

25

125

225

160

205

256

2,186

75.0

70.0

73.0

67.0

44.0

64.0

72.0

52.0

42.0

65.0

63.0

76.0

98.0

57.0

61.0

43.0

68.0

64.5

64.2

70.0

68.0

72.0

63.0

55.0

68.0

62.0

51.0

51.0

71.0

56.0

71.0

90.0

57.0

63.0

44.0

61.0

62.9

60.5

70.0

68.0

79.0

68.0

55.0

68.0

62.0

51.0

55.0

71.0

60.0

83.0

82.0

57.0

63.0

44.0

61.0

62.3

62.0

1,875

1,050

4,015

12,060

2,200

4,800

22,320

2,600

1,890

3,900

19,845

6,840

2,450

8,265

13,420

4,300

19,040

18,325

149,195

1,750

2,040

3,555

10,200

2,475

3,740

14,260

3,315

3,575

5,325

18,900

7,470

2,050

7,125

14,175

7,040

12,505

15,945

135,445

 1 Other States include CO, GA, IN, ME, MO, NC, OK, SC, UT, WA, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be published

in the "Small Grains 2001 Summary".

Barley: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2000 2001 2000

2001

2000 2001

Jul 1 Aug 1

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres Bushels Bushels Bushels 1,000 Bushels 1,000 Bushels

AZ

CA

CO

DE

ID

MD

MN

MT

ND

OR

PA

SD

UT

VA

WA

WY

Oth

 Sts 1

US

36

85

105

28

730

50

240

950

1,770

140

75

105

78

65

490

95

159

5,201

43

110

95

27

660

50

160

850

1,500

100

75

80

70

45

420

90

139

4,514

114.0

68.0

115.0

81.0

76.0

82.0

64.0

40.0

55.0

60.0

71.0

55.0

70.0

89.0

70.0

83.0

65.5

61.1

100.0

67.0

110.0

74.0

76.0

69.0

53.0

41.0

54.0

55.0

65.0

43.0

65.0

80.0

57.0

84.0

57.5

58.4

100.0

67.0

105.0

74.0

78.0

72.0

53.0

41.0

54.0

58.0

67.0

49.0

65.0

80.0

57.0

85.0

57.5

58.8

4,104

5,780

12,075

2,268

55,480

4,100

15,360

38,000

97,350

8,400

5,325

5,775

5,460

5,785

34,300

7,885

10,418

317,865

4,300

7,370

9,975

1,998

51,480

3,600

8,480

34,850

81,000

5,800

5,025

3,920

4,550

3,600

23,940

7,650

7,999

265,537

 1 Other States include KS, KY, ME, MI, NE, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, and WI. Individual State level estimates will be published in

the "Small Grains 2001 Summary".
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 8 NASS, USDA

Winter Wheat: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2000 2001 2000

2001

2000 2001

Jul 1 Aug 1

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres Bushels Bushels Bushels 1,000 Bushels 1,000 Bushels

AR

CA

CO

DE

GA

ID

IL

IN

KS

KY

MD

MI

MS

MO

MT

NE

NY

NC

OH

OK

OR

PA

SC

SD

TN

TX

VA

WA

WY

Oth

 Sts 1

US

1,100

350

2,350

63

200

730

920

510

9,400

420

200

500

235

950

1,350

1,650

140

550

1,110

4,200

730

195

185

1,280

380

2,200

205

1,800

170

949

35,022

970

380

2,050

58

220

710

710

380

8,400

340

180

550

185

760

950

1,700

120

500

900

3,800

700

160

220

370

330

3,000

175

1,750

150

939

31,657

54.0

70.0

29.0

66.0

54.0

90.0

57.0

69.0

37.0

57.0

63.0

72.0

55.0

52.0

33.0

36.0

53.0

50.0

72.0

34.0

62.0

53.0

49.0

42.0

55.0

30.0

63.0

73.0

24.0

46.8

44.6

48.0

70.0

35.0

60.0

53.0

77.0

60.0

66.0

39.0

62.0

59.0

68.0

50.0

54.0

24.0

39.0

55.0

36.0

63.0

32.0

47.0

51.0

43.0

34.0

56.0

34.0

57.0

61.0

27.0

43.1

43.2

48.0

70.0

34.0

62.0

53.0

77.0

61.0

66.0

41.0

65.0

62.0

66.0

50.0

54.0

20.0

39.0

53.0

36.0

67.0

33.0

47.0

50.0

43.0

35.0

56.0

34.0

57.0

61.0

25.0

42.6

43.8

59,400

24,500

68,150

4,158

10,800

65,700

52,440

35,190

347,800

23,940

12,600

36,000

12,925

49,400

44,550

59,400

7,420

27,500

79,920

142,800

45,260

10,335

9,065

53,760

20,900

66,000

12,915

131,400

4,080

44,425

1,562,733

46,560

26,600

69,700

3,596

11,660

54,670

43,310

25,080

344,400

22,100

11,160

36,300

9,250

41,040

19,000

66,300

6,360

18,000

60,300

125,400

32,900

8,000

9,460

12,950

18,480

102,000

9,975

106,750

3,750

39,997

1,385,048

 1 Other States include AL, AZ, FL, IA, LA, MN, NV, NJ, NM, ND, UT, WV, and WI. Individual State level estimates will be

published in the "Small Grains 2001 Summary".
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 9 NASS, USDA

Durum Wheat: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2000 2001 2000

2001

2000 2001

Jul 1 Aug 1

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres Bushels Bushels Bushels 1,000 Bushels 1,000 Bushels

AZ

CA

MT

ND

Oth

 Sts 1

US

85

97

470

2,900

20

3,572

87

81

530

2,250

27

2,975

95.0

100.0

28.0

27.0

28.5

30.7

91.0

102.0

27.0

28.0

21.9

31.6

91.0

102.0

27.0

27.0

21.9

30.9

8,075

9,700

13,160

78,300

570

109,805

7,917

8,262

14,310

60,750

590

91,829

 1 Other States include MN and SD. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2001 Summary".

Other Spring Wheat: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2000 2001 2000

2001

2000 2001

Jul 1 Aug 1

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres Bushels Bushels Bushels 1,000 Bushels 1,000 Bushels

ID

MN

MT

ND

OR

SD

WA

Oth

 Sts 1

US

570

1,950

3,100

6,400

125

1,580

620

89

14,434

500

1,850

3,250

6,600

134

1,650

630

85

14,699

75.0

49.0

25.0

36.0

46.0

38.0

54.0

61.0

38.2

68.0

43.0

23.0

35.0

34.0

36.0

40.0

60.3

34.9

68.0

43.0

23.0

34.0

32.0

36.0

42.0

57.1

34.5

42,750

95,550

77,500

230,400

5,750

60,040

33,480

5,432

550,902

34,000

79,550

74,750

224,400

4,288

59,400

26,460

4,850

507,698

 1 Other States include CO, NV, UT, WI, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2001

Summary."

Wheat: Production by Class, United States, 1999-2000

and Forecasted August 1, 2001 1

Year

Winter Spring

Hard Total

Red

Soft

Red White Hard

Red White Durum

1,000 Bushels 1,000 Bushels 1,000 Bushels 1,000 Bushels 1,000 Bushels 1,000 Bushels 1,000 Bushels

1999

2000

2001

1,050,747

843,664

795,720

454,261

470,866

385,752

191,572

248,203

203,576

447,908

498,485

466,979

55,200

52,417

40,719

99,322

109,805

91,829

2,299,010

2,223,440

1,984,575

 1 Wheat class estimates are based on varietal acreage survey data. The previous end-of-season class percentages are used

throughout the forecast season. Washington wheat variety survey indicates winter wheat is 92 percent white and 67 percent of

the spring wheat is white.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 10 NASS, USDA

Peanuts: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 1

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2000 2001 2000 2001 1999 2000 2001

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres Pounds Pounds 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds

AL

FL

GA

NM

NC

OK

SC

TX

VA

US

182.0

86.0

492.0

26.0

123.0

67.0

10.0

275.0

75.0

1,336.0

189.0

87.0

477.0

24.0

123.0

80.0

10.5

330.0

75.0

1,395.5

1,490

2,485

2,700

2,115

2,750

1,800

2,950

2,540

2,805

2,444

2,400

2,800

2,800

2,400

2,850

2,200

3,000

2,400

2,900

2,621

448,050

260,380

1,400,800

61,600

298,840

189,600

25,300

926,800

218,120

3,829,490

271,180

213,710

1,328,400

54,990

338,250

120,600

29,500

698,500

210,375

3,265,505

453,600

243,600

1,335,600

57,600

350,550

176,000

31,500

792,000

217,500

3,657,950

 1 Estimates comprised of quota and non-quota peanuts.

Rice: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2000 2001 2000 2001 1999 2000 2001

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres Pounds Pounds 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt

AR

CA

LA

MS

MO

TX

US

1,410

548

480

218

169

214

3,039

1,520

471

575

238

205

214

3,223

6,110

7,940

5,080

5,900

5,700

6,700

6,281

6,050

7,850

5,100

6,000

5,750

6,500

6,151

95,054

36,690

30,825

18,250

9,936

15,272

206,027

86,112

43,521

24,402

12,862

9,633

14,342

190,872

91,960

36,974

29,325

14,280

11,788

13,910

198,237

Rice: Production by Class, United States,

1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

Year Long Grain Medium Grain Short Grain All

1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt

1999

2000

2001 1

151,863

128,756

152,919

50,540

59,514

43,519

3,624

2,602

1,799

206,027

190,872

198,237

 1 Indicated August 1, 2001, rice class estimates are based on a 5-year average of class percentages. The class percentages are

adjusted as data become available through the growing season.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 11 NASS, USDA

Soybeans for Beans: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2000 2001 2000 2001 1999 2000 2001

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres Bushels Bushels 1,000 Bushels 1,000 Bushels 1,000 Bushels

AL

AR

DE

GA

IL

IN

IA

KS

KY

LA

MD

MI

MN

MS

MO

NE

NJ

NY

NC

ND

OH

OK

PA

SC

SD

TN

TX

VA

WI

Oth

 Sts 1 2

US

160

3,200

213

160

10,450

5,630

10,680

2,500

1,180

870

515

2,080

7,150

1,580

5,000

4,575

98

132

1,360

1,850

4,440

310

395

440

4,370

1,150

260

490

1,450

30

72,718

150

2,950

206

160

10,950

5,780

10,950

2,900

1,240

670

510

2,190

7,000

1,270

4,900

4,825

103

138

1,300

2,270

4,690

350

425

440

4,250

1,050

260

500

1,680

30

74,137

18.0

26.0

43.0

24.0

44.0

46.0

43.0

20.0

39.0

26.0

43.0

36.0

41.0

22.0

35.0

38.0

40.0

33.0

33.0

33.0

42.0

15.0

43.0

25.0

35.0

25.0

27.0

39.0

40.0

33.0

38.1

28.0

30.0

35.0

26.0

44.0

46.0

42.0

31.0

37.0

31.0

38.0

36.0

39.0

28.0

32.0

41.0

35.0

40.0

30.0

35.0

42.0

20.0

40.0

24.0

37.0

32.0

24.0

30.0

39.0

38.1

38.7

3,200

92,400

5,427

3,610

443,100

216,450

478,375

81,200

24,360

26,730

15,360

77,600

289,800

44,650

147,125

180,625

2,352

4,736

29,900

46,900

162,000

6,840

10,150

9,000

146,520

22,800

10,260

11,880

59,800

608

2,653,758

2,880

83,200

9,159

3,840

459,800

258,980

459,240

50,000

46,020

22,620

22,145

74,880

293,150

34,760

175,000

173,850

3,920

4,356

44,880

61,050

186,480

4,650

16,985

11,000

152,950

28,750

7,020

19,110

58,000

990

2,769,665

4,200

88,500

7,210

4,160

481,800

265,880

459,900

89,900

45,880

20,770

19,380

78,840

273,000

35,560

156,800

197,825

3,605

5,520

39,000

79,450

196,980

7,000

17,000

10,560

157,250

33,600

6,240

15,000

65,520

1,144

2,867,474

 1 For 1999, Other States include FL. 2 For 2000 and 2001, Other States include FL and WV. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Crop Production

2001 Summary".
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 12 NASS, USDA

Cotton: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Type, State,

and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

Type

and

State

Area Harvested Yield Production 1

2000 2001 2000 2001 1999 2000 2001

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres Pounds Pounds 1,000 Bales 2 1,000 Bales 2 1,000 Bales 2

Upland

 AL

 AZ

 AR

 CA

 FL

 GA

 KS

 LA

 MS

 MO

 NM

 NC

 OK

 SC

 TN

 TX

 VA

 US

Amer-Pima

 AZ

 CA

 NM

 TX

 US

All

 AL

 AZ

 AR

 CA

 FL

 GA

 KS

 LA

 MS

 MO

 NM

 NC

 OK

 SC

 TN

 TX

 VA

 US

530.0

278.0

950.0

770.0

106.0

1,350.0

37.0

695.0

1,280.0

388.0

67.0

925.0

145.0

290.0

565.0

4,400.0

108.0

12,884.0

4.9

144.0

4.1

16.0

169.0

530.0

282.9

950.0

914.0

106.0

1,350.0

37.0

695.0

1,280.0

388.0

71.1

925.0

145.0

290.0

565.0

4,416.0

108.0

13,053.0

605.0

278.0

1,150.0

615.0

124.0

1,490.0

37.0

900.0

1,680.0

395.0

70.0

1,055.0

200.0

296.0

605.0

4,500.0

104.0

14,104.0

6.0

204.0

7.0

17.0

234.0

605.0

284.0

1,150.0

819.0

124.0

1,490.0

37.0

900.0

1,680.0

395.0

77.0

1,055.0

200.0

296.0

605.0

4,517.0

104.0

14,338.0

492

1,366

720

1,378

480

591

288

629

642

668

724

742

503

627

603

430

738

626

705

1,154

539

930

1,105

492

1,354

720

1,342

480

591

288

629

642

668

713

742

503

627

603

432

738

632

682

1,260

714

1,366

650

680

272

693

743

632

754

701

480

681

643

469

743

661

960

1,271

686

875

1,216

682

1,254

714

1,342

650

680

272

693

743

632

748

701

480

681

643

471

743

670

625.0

716.0

1,428.0

1,580.0

114.0

1,567.0

21.9

901.0

1,731.0

472.0

109.0

816.0

144.0

281.0

595.0

5,050.0

142.8

16,293.7

16.3

602.7

10.7

44.6

674.3

625.0

732.3

1,428.0

2,182.7

114.0

1,567.0

21.9

901.0

1,731.0

472.0

119.7

816.0

144.0

281.0

595.0

5,094.6

142.8

16,968.0

543.0

791.0

1,425.0

2,210.0

106.0

1,663.0

22.2

911.0

1,711.0

540.0

101.0

1,429.0

152.0

379.0

710.0

3,940.0

166.0

16,799.2

7.2

346.3

4.6

31.0

389.1

543.0

798.2

1,425.0

2,556.3

106.0

1,663.0

22.2

911.0

1,711.0

540.0

105.6

1,429.0

152.0

379.0

710.0

3,971.0

166.0

17,188.3

860.0

730.0

1,710.0

1,750.0

168.0

2,110.0

21.0

1,300.0

2,600.0

520.0

110.0

1,540.0

200.0

420.0

810.0

4,400.0

161.0

19,410.0

12.0

540.0

10.0

31.0

593.0

860.0

742.0

1,710.0

2,290.0

168.0

2,110.0

21.0

1,300.0

2,600.0

520.0

120.0

1,540.0

200.0

420.0

810.0

4,431.0

161.0

20,003.0 1 Production ginned and to be ginned. 2 480-lb net weight bales.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 13 NASS, USDA

Cottonseed: Production, United States,

1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Production

1999 2000 2001 1

1,000 Tons 1,000 Tons 1,000 Tons

US 6,353.5 6,435.6 7,520.0

 1 Based on a 3-year average lint-seed ratio.

Dry Edible Beans: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and

United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 1

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2000 2001 2000 2001 1999 2000 2001

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres Pounds Pounds 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt

CA

CO

ID

KS

MI

MN

MT

NE

NM 2

NY

ND

OR

SD 3

TX

UT

WA

WI

WY

US

112.0

110.0

88.0

16.0

275.0

150.0

34.8

156.0

24.5

525.0

11.7

10.8

15.5

3.0

32.0

8.1

34.0

1,606.4

89.0

105.0

73.0

14.0

205.0

100.0

29.0

143.0

22.5

440.0

8.8

10.3

25.0

6.0

35.0

6.7

25.0

1,337.3

1,880

1,800

1,950

1,810

1,500

1,600

1,400

2,070

1,460

1,450

1,800

2,090

950

330

2,000

1,800

2,240

1,646

1,700

1,800

1,900

1,850

1,500

1,650

1,370

2,100

1,500

1,450

2,000

2,000

1,260

350

1,900

1,700

2,050

1,638

2,455

2,755

2,112

387

7,350

2,558

441

3,740

18

414

8,265

174

701

53

750

124

788

33,085

2,100

1,980

1,716

289

4,125

2,400

486

3,230

358

7,613

211

226

148

10

640

146

762

26,440

1,513

1,890

1,387

259

3,075

1,650

397

3,003

338

6,380

176

206

315

21

665

114

513

21,902

 1 Excludes beans grown for garden seed. 2 Estimates discontinued in 2000. 3 Estimates began in 2000.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 14 NASS, USDA

Dry Edible Beans: Area Planted by Commercial Class, State, and

United States, 2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

Class and State 2000 2001 Class and State 2000 2001

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres

Large Lima - CA

Baby Lima - CA

Navy

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 ND

 OR

 SD

 WY

 Total

Great Northern

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 ND

 WA

 WY

 Total

Small White

 ID

 OR

 WA

 Total

Pinto

 CO

 ID

 KS

 MI

 MN

 MT

 NE

 ND

 OR

 SD

 TX

 UT

 WA

 WY

 Total

20.5

24.5

7.3

125.0

66.0

4.0

138.0

0.7

3.2

2.0

346.2

7.2

2.6

104.5

6.5

1.1

7.0

128.9

1.4

0.6

0.9

2.9

100.0

29.0

17.3

21.0

39.0

14.5

39.0

411.0

2.5

2.3

1.0

5.4

10.5

26.0

718.5

12.8

12.2

3.0

65.0

48.0

1.0

95.0

0.5

1.7

1.0

215.2

4.2

8.0

1.4

88.0

4.5

1.2

2.0

109.3

0.8

0.4

0.5

1.7

95.0

22.3

13.5

7.0

15.0

15.0

50.0

320.0

1.0

2.5

1.0

6.1

4.3

22.0

574.7

Light Red

 Kidney

 CA

 CO

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 NY

 WA

 Total

Dark Red

 Kidney

 CA

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NY

 ND

 WI

 Total

Pink

 CA

 ID

 MN

 ND

 WA

 Total

Small Red

 ID

 MI

 WA

 Total

11.0

12.0

1.6

19.0

10.0

13.0

15.0

1.4

83.0

6.0

1.1

12.0

32.0

1.9

4.0

8.3

65.3

0.7

3.3

6.0

4.0

4.2

18.2

7.2

8.0

2.2

17.4

6.2

12.0

0.5

18.0

9.0

13.0

13.0

1.0

72.7

2.5

1.9

9.0

35.0

1.7

5.5

6.8

62.4

4.9

5.4

7.0

5.0

22.3

3.7

12.0

3.0

18.7

--continued
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 15 NASS, USDA

Dry Edible Beans: Area Planted by Commercial Class, State, and

United States, 2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 (continued)

Class and State 2000 2001 Class and State 2000 2001

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres

Cranberry

 CA

 ID

 MI

 MN

 Total

Black

 CA

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 NY

 ND

 WA

 Total

Blackeye

 CA

 TX

 Total

3.5

1.4

26.0

0.8

31.7

1.0

1.1

55.0

4.9

0.8

5.2

25.0

1.2

94.2

15.3

6.5

21.8

1.5

2.6

26.0

2.5

32.6

0.6

63.0

1.4

1.2

5.3

23.0

2.0

96.5

12.0

18.0

30.0

Garbanzo

 CA

 ID

 MT

 ND

 OR

 SD

 WA

 Total

Other

 CA

 CO

 ID

 KS

 MI

 MN

 MT

 NE

 NY

 ND

 OR

 SD

 TX

 WA

 WY

 Total

US

24.5

28.6

25.3

15.0

5.8

4.0

9.5

112.7

8.0

8.0

0.8

0.7

19.0

3.7

0.7

3.7

2.9

6.5

2.4

1.5

10.5

1.0

1.0

70.4

1,756.2

36.0

29.1

14.5

13.0

5.0

4.8

17.0

119.4

8.8

8.0

1.4

1.5

7.0

2.3

0.5

1.8

3.0

2.0

2.1

2.0

9.0

1.0

1.0

51.4

1,431.9
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 16 NASS, USDA

Alfalfa and Alfalfa Mixtures for Hay: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production

by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2000 2001 2000 2001 1999 2000 2001

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres Tons Tons 1,000 Tons 1,000 Tons 1,000 Tons

AZ

CA

CO

ID

IL

IN

IA

KS

KY

MI

MN

MO

MT

NE

NV

NM

NY

ND

OH

OK

OR

PA

SD

TX

UT

VA

WA

WI

WY

Oth

 Sts 1

US

205

1,020

900

1,130

500

430

1,250

900

250

1,000

1,550

470

1,200

1,350

265

290

420

1,350

570

330

390

650

2,650

120

550

120

470

1,800

620

327

23,077

215

1,010

950

1,120

450

325

1,300

950

250

1,050

1,500

450

1,200

1,450

265

280

460

1,550

540

340

460

650

2,850

140

550

120

480

1,900

630

315

23,750

8.30

7.00

3.70

4.20

3.80

4.10

3.90

4.10

3.90

3.70

3.60

3.10

2.10

3.10

4.60

5.20

2.40

2.40

4.00

3.30

4.20

3.10

2.05

4.00

4.00

4.00

5.00

3.00

2.30

3.11

3.48

8.20

7.20

3.70

3.60

4.10

4.00

3.70

3.80

3.80

3.30

3.40

3.10

2.20

3.40

3.90

5.20

2.90

2.00

3.50

2.20

3.70

2.70

2.50

3.80

3.70

3.20

4.80

3.00

2.30

3.15

3.38

1,580

7,245

3,420

4,600

2,000

1,480

5,070

3,960

725

3,610

5,600

1,305

3,630

5,180

1,046

1,508

1,265

3,118

1,800

1,260

1,848

1,680

6,720

715

2,376

300

2,303

6,510

1,782

749

84,385

1,702

7,140

3,330

4,746

1,900

1,763

4,875

3,690

975

3,700

5,580

1,457

2,520

4,185

1,219

1,508

1,008

3,240

2,280

1,089

1,638

2,015

5,433

480

2,200

480

2,350

5,400

1,426

1,018

80,347

1,763

7,272

3,515

4,032

1,845

1,300

4,810

3,610

950

3,465

5,100

1,395

2,640

4,930

1,034

1,456

1,334

3,100

1,890

748

1,702

1,755

7,125

532

2,035

384

2,304

5,700

1,449

991

80,166

 1 Other States include AR, CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NC, RI, TN, VT, and WV. Individual State level estimates will be

published in the "Crop Production 2001 Summary".
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 17 NASS, USDA

All Other Hay: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2000 2001 2000 2001 1999 2000 2001

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres Tons Tons 1,000 Tons 1,000 Tons 1,000 Tons

AL

AR

CA

CO

GA

ID

IL

IN

IA

KS

KY

LA

MI

MN

MS

MO

MT

NE

NY

NC

ND

OH

OK

OR

PA

SD

TN

TX

VA

WA

WV

WI

WY

Oth

 Sts 1

US

720

1,230

510

500

650

260

350

320

450

1,900

2,200

350

300

700

800

3,250

800

1,700

1,100

690

1,100

830

2,100

690

1,150

1,400

2,000

4,000

1,200

310

550

300

520

1,847

36,777

920

1,280

530

600

650

300

350

300

400

2,350

2,200

400

250

750

780

3,500

850

1,800

1,200

690

1,300

900

2,200

700

1,200

1,500

2,050

5,300

1,200

330

560

300

590

1,853

40,083

1.80

2.30

2.80

1.50

2.40

2.10

2.20

2.70

2.50

1.50

2.40

1.90

2.10

1.80

1.60

1.60

1.30

1.10

1.90

2.60

1.70

2.70

1.80

2.00

2.10

1.40

2.30

2.10

2.30

2.90

2.10

2.00

1.40

2.12

1.95

2.80

2.10

3.20

1.70

3.00

1.70

2.30

2.40

2.20

1.60

2.10

2.50

1.80

1.90

2.00

1.70

1.60

1.30

2.00

2.20

1.70

2.00

1.30

2.00

1.80

1.60

2.10

2.20

2.10

2.70

2.00

2.00

1.20

2.27

1.95

1,840

2,330

1,537

1,178

1,500

532

735

750

900

3,515

4,085

912

805

1,530

1,615

5,920

1,425

2,520

1,710

1,484

2,393

1,260

3,740

1,360

1,680

2,720

3,700

12,420

1,840

756

689

1,000

1,008

3,933

75,322

1,296

2,829

1,428

750

1,560

546

770

864

1,125

2,850

5,280

665

630

1,260

1,280

5,200

1,040

1,870

2,090

1,794

1,870

2,241

3,780

1,380

2,415

1,960

4,600

8,400

2,760

899

1,155

600

728

3,921

71,836

2,576

2,688

1,696

1,020

1,950

510

805

720

880

3,760

4,620

1,000

450

1,425

1,560

5,950

1,360

2,340

2,400

1,518

2,210

1,800

2,860

1,400

2,160

2,400

4,305

11,660

2,520

891

1,120

600

708

4,213

78,075 1 Other States include AZ, CT, DE, FL, ME, MD, MA, NV, NH, NJ, NM, RI, SC, UT, and VT. Individual State level estimates

will be published in the "Crop Production 2001 Summary".
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 18 NASS, USDA

Tobacco: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and

United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2000 2001 2000 2001 1999 2000 2001

Acres Acres Pounds Pounds 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds

CT

FL

GA

IN

KY

MD

MA

MO

NC

OH

PA

SC

TN

VA

WV

WI

US

1,600

4,500

31,000

3,800

132,700

5,700

550

1,400

170,400

7,500

5,100

34,000

46,020

25,900

1,300

960

472,430

2,400

4,500

27,000

3,100

125,700

1,700

1,050

1,400

171,500

5,600

2,900

32,000

41,220

28,400

1,300

1,520

451,290

1,531

2,550

2,220

2,100

2,133

1,450

836

2,120

2,386

1,760

1,994

2,390

2,085

2,186

1,200

2,348

2,229

1,678

2,600

2,300

2,050

2,213

1,400

1,757

2,200

2,287

1,990

2,038

2,350

2,080

2,157

1,400

2,116

2,230

5,470

15,312

64,020

11,700

408,492

9,100

2,327

4,635

448,980

17,052

11,170

78,000

122,601

88,855

2,160

2,818

1,292,692

2,450

11,475

68,820

7,980

283,065

8,265

460

2,968

406,500

13,200

10,170

81,260

95,958

56,613

1,560

2,254

1,052,998

4,028

11,700

62,100

6,355

278,205

2,380

1,845

3,080

392,200

11,144

5,910

75,200

85,758

61,260

1,820

3,216

1,006,201
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 19 NASS, USDA

Tobacco: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Class, Type,

State, and United States, 2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

Class and Type

Area Harvested Yield Production

2000 2001 2000 2001 2000 2001

Acres Acres Pounds Pounds 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds

Class 1, Flue-cured

 Type 11, Old Belts

 NC

 VA

 US

 Type 12, Eastern NC

 Belt

 NC

 Type 13, NC Border &

 SC Belt

 NC

 SC

 US

 Type 14, GA-FL Belt

 FL

 GA

 US

 Total 11-14

Class 2, Fire-cured

 Type 21, VA Belt

 VA

 Type 22, Eastern

 District

 KY

 TN

 US

 Type 23, Western

 District

 KY

 TN

 US

 Total 21-23

Class 3, Air-cured

 Class 3A, Light

 Air-cured

 Type 31, Burley

 IN

 KY

 MO

 NC

 OH

 TN

 VA

 WV

 US

 Type 32, Southern MD

 Belt

 MD

 PA

 US

 Total 31-32

40,000

17,500

57,500

102,000

21,000

34,000

55,000

4,500

31,000

35,500

250,000

1,300

4,100

7,700

11,800

3,800

640

4,440

17,540

3,800

120,000

1,400

7,400

7,500

37,000

7,000

1,300

185,400

5,700

2,700

8,400

193,800

43,000

19,000

62,000

100,000

22,000

32,000

54,000

4,500

27,000

31,500

247,500

1,300

3,300

6,100

9,400

3,100

500

3,600

14,300

3,100

115,000

1,400

6,500

5,600

34,000

8,000

1,300

174,900

1,700

900

2,600

177,500

2,500

2,440

2,482

2,405

2,350

2,390

2,375

2,550

2,220

2,262

2,396

1,960

3,150

2,760

2,896

3,400

3,125

3,360

2,944

2,100

2,025

2,120

1,600

1,760

1,920

1,600

1,200

1,957

1,450

1,900

1,595

1,941

2,450

2,300

2,404

2,250

2,250

2,350

2,309

2,600

2,300

2,343

2,313

1,700

2,700

2,700

2,700

3,300

3,000

3,258

2,750

2,050

2,150

2,200

1,900

1,990

1,950

1,900

1,400

2,078

1,400

1,900

1,573

2,071

100,000

42,700

142,700

245,310

49,350

81,260

130,610

11,475

68,820

80,295

598,915

2,548

12,915

21,252

34,167

12,920

2,000

14,920

51,635

7,980

243,000

2,968

11,840

13,200

71,040

11,200

1,560

362,788

8,265

5,130

13,395

376,183

105,350

43,700

149,050

225,000

49,500

75,200

124,700

11,700

62,100

73,800

572,550

2,210

8,910

16,470

25,380

10,230

1,500

11,730

39,320

6,355

247,250

3,080

12,350

11,144

66,300

15,200

1,820

363,499

2,380

1,710

4,090

367,589

--continued
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 20 NASS, USDA

Tobacco: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Class, Type, State,

and United States, 2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 (continued)

Class and Type

Area Harvested Yield Production

2000 2001 2000 2001 2000 2001

Acres Acres Pounds Pounds 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds

Class 3, Air-cured

Class 3B, Dark Air-cured

 Type 35, One Sucker

 Belt

 KY

 TN

 US

 Type 36, Green River

 Belt

 KY

 Type 37, VA Sun-cured

 Belt

 VA

 Total 35-37

Class 4, Cigar Filler

 Type 41, PA Seedleaf

 PA

Class 5, Cigar Binder

 Class 5A, CT Valley

 Binder

 Type 51, CT Valley

 Broadleaf

 CT

 MA

 US

 Class 5B, WI Binder

 Type 54, Southern WI

 WI

 Type 55, Northern WI

 WI

 Total 54-55

 Total 51-55

Class 6, Cigar Wrapper

 Type 61, CT Valley

 Shade-grown

 CT

 MA

 US

All Cigar Types

 Total 41-61

All Tobacco

3,100

680

3,780

1,700

100

5,580

2,400

600

300

900

730

230

960

1,860

1,000

250

1,250

5,510

472,430

2,800

620

3,420

1,500

100

5,020

2,000

1,400

750

2,150

1,200

320

1,520

3,670

1,000

300

1,300

6,970

451,290

3,000

2,450

2,901

2,900

1,650

2,878

2,100

1,500

565

1,189

2,500

1,865

2,348

1,787

1,550

1,160

1,472

1,852

2,229

2,800

2,400

2,727

2,650

1,500

2,680

2,100

1,770

1,860

1,801

2,200

1,800

2,116

1,932

1,550

1,500

1,538

1,907

2,230

9,300

1,666

10,966

4,930

165

16,061

5,040

900

170

1,070

1,825

429

2,254

3,324

1,550

290

1,840

10,204

1,052,998

7,840

1,488

9,328

3,975

150

13,453

4,200

2,478

1,395

3,873

2,640

576

3,216

7,089

1,550

450

2,000

13,289

1,006,201
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 21 NASS, USDA

Sugarbeets: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and

United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 1

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2000 2001 2000 2001 1999 2000 2001

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres Tons Tons 1,000 Tons 1,000 Tons 1,000 Tons

CA

CO

ID

MI

MN

MT

NE

ND

OH

OR

WA

WY

US

93.5

53.6

191.0

166.0

430.0

55.2

54.8

232.0

0.8

14.0

27.3

56.1

1,374.3

44.5

39.6

191.0

173.0

459.0

57.3

45.6

254.0

0.8

11.6

7.1

46.0

1,329.5

32.5

22.5

29.3

20.5

21.5

23.9

20.3

22.1

21.0

29.5

29.4

20.6

23.6

35.0

22.0

25.5

18.0

19.5

21.6

20.6

19.5

18.5

28.4

38.7

20.0

21.1

3,456

1,459

5,103

3,534

9,447

1,468

1,258

5,138

33

494

825

1,205

33,420

3,039

1,206

5,596

3,403

9,245

1,319

1,112

5,127

17

413

803

1,156

32,436

1,558

871

4,871

3,114

8,951

1,238

939

4,953

15

329

275

920

28,034

 1 Relates to year of intended harvest except for overwintered spring planted beets in CA.

Sugarcane for Sugar and Seed: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production

by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Area Harvested Yield 1 Production 1

2000 2001 2000 2001 1999 2000 2001

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres Tons Tons 1,000 Tons 1,000 Tons 1,000 Tons

FL

HI

LA

TX

US

445.0

34.4

500.0

46.3

1,025.7

465.0

23.2

510.0

47.0

1,045.2

38.3

70.7

29.7

38.6

35.2

36.0

85.0

33.0

34.0

35.5

16,100

2,960

15,206

1,033

35,299

17,045

2,432

14,851

1,789

36,117

16,740

1,972

16,830

1,598

37,140

 1 Net tons.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 22 NASS, USDA

Peaches: Total Production by Type, State, and United States,

1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Total Production

1999 2000 2001

Million Pounds Million Pounds Million Pounds

AL 1

AR 1

CA 1

 All

 Clingstone

 Freestone

CO 1

CT 1

GA 1

ID 1

IL 1

IN 1

KS 2

KY 1

LA 1

MD 1

MA 1

MI

MO 1

NJ

NY 1

NC 1

OH 1

OK 1

OR 1

PA

SC

TN 1

TX 1

UT 1

VA 1

WA

WV 1

US

20.0

12.0

1,822.0

1,059.0

763.0

3.0

2.2

110.0

8.0

19.0

2.9

0.8

2.0

0.8

8.8

2.0

23.0

10.5

70.0

14.0

28.0

8.7

15.0

7.0

75.0

160.0

3.1

13.0

6.2

15.0

51.0

12.6

2,525.6

14.0

18.0

1,855.0

1,064.0

791.0

19.0

2.0

115.0

13.0

23.0

2.6

1.0

1.2

9.0

2.1

47.5

9.5

65.0

12.0

32.0

10.4

14.0

8.0

60.0

150.0

2.5

21.0

11.0

10.0

65.0

7.0

2,599.8

25.0

16.0

1,830.0

1,050.0

780.0

18.0

1.8

135.0

10.0

18.5

3.0

1.7

2.0

9.0

1.8

43.0

8.5

75.0

13.0

12.0

11.0

12.0

7.0

65.0

100.0

4.0

30.0

9.0

9.0

55.0

12.0

2,537.3

 1 Estimates for current year carried forward from an earlier forecast. 2 Estimates discontinued in 2000.

Prunes and Plums: Total Production by State and United States,

1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Total Production

1999 2000 2001

Tons Tons Tons

ID

MI

OR

WA

Total

1,800

4,000

13,000

4,100

22,900

3,500

3,600

10,000

6,800

23,900

3,000

3,200

12,000

5,000

23,200
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 23 NASS, USDA

Apples, Commercial: Total Production by State and United States,

1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Total Production 1

1999 2000 2001

Million Pounds Million Pounds Million Pounds

AZ

AR

CA

CO

CT

GA

ID

IL

IN

IA

KS

KY

ME

MD

MA

MI

MN

MO

NH

NJ

NM 2

NY

NC

OH

OR

PA

RI

SC

TN

UT

VT

VA

WA

WV

WI

US

34.3

5.4

896.0

8.0

23.0

12.0

70.0

58.5

60.3

11.0

7.2

9.0

72.0

38.0

65.0

1,200.0

23.0

49.0

43.5

50.0

2.0

1,260.0

190.0

100.0

150.0

505.0

3.6

32.0

9.5

9.0

57.0

360.0

5,000.0

140.0

77.4

10,630.7

95.0

7.2

650.0

30.0

20.5

14.0

140.0

42.0

45.0

7.5

3.0

6.5

39.0

33.7

50.0

850.0

22.0

38.0

34.0

50.0

8.0

995.0

190.0

103.0

167.0

475.0

2.3

20.0

9.5

49.0

41.5

350.0

5,900.0

90.0

71.0

10,648.7

17.0

9.0

696.0

26.0

18.0

9.0

120.0

57.0

53.0

7.6

4.5

8.0

43.0

40.0

45.0

970.0

22.0

41.0

26.0

55.0

1,050.0

100.0

102.0

150.0

445.0

1.3

5.5

9.5

23.0

36.0

340.0

4,900.0

115.0

71.0

9,615.4

 1 In orchards of 100 or more bearing age trees. 2 End of season estimate only.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 24 NASS, USDA

Pears: Total Production by Crop, State, and United States,

1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

Crop and State

Total Production

1999 2000 2001

Tons Tons Tons

Bartlett

 CA

 OR

 WA

 Total

Other

 CA

 OR

 WA

 Total

All

 CA

 CO

 CT

 MI

 NY

 OR

 PA

 UT

 WA

 US

311,000

66,000

210,000

587,000

30,000

160,000

215,000

405,000

341,000

500

1,050

5,000

12,500

226,000

4,100

300

425,000

1,015,450

282,000

60,000

176,000

518,000

30,000

160,000

230,000

420,000

312,000

3,000

1,250

5,200

14,500

220,000

4,600

600

406,000

967,150

230,000

58,000

185,000

473,000

30,000

160,000

230,000

420,000

260,000

2,100

500

4,800

10,000

218,000

4,600

500

415,000

915,500

Papayas: Area and Fresh Production, by Month, Hawaii, 2000-2001

Month

Area Fresh Production 1

Total in Crop Harvested 2000 2001

2000 2001 2000 2001

Acres Acres Acres Acres 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds

Jun

Jul

2,585

2,345

3,535

3,535

1,585

1,330

2,035

2,035

4,425

4,665

4,800

4,210

 1 Utilized fresh production.

Coffee: Production, Hawaii, 1998-2000

State

Production 1

1998-99 1999-2000 2000-01

1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds

HI 9,500 10,000 8,700

 1 Parchment basis.

Ginger Root: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production,

Hawaii, 1999-2001

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01

Acres Acres Acres Pounds Pounds Pounds 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds

HI 350 270 360 46,000 50,000 45,000 16,100 13,500 16,200
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 25 NASS, USDA

Grapes: Total Production by Crop, State, and United States,

1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Total Production

1999 2000 2001

Tons Tons Tons

AZ

AR

CA

 All Types

 Wine

 Table

 Raisin 1

GA

MI

MO

NY

NC

OH

OR

PA

SC 2

TX 3

VA 3

WA

 All Types

 Wine

 Juice

US

21,000

4,900

5,542,000

2,662,000

758,000

2,122,000

3,300

74,900

2,800

205,000

1,900

9,200

17,900

88,000

360

265,000

70,000

195,000

6,236,260

20,000

4,200

7,029,000

3,364,000

773,000

2,892,000

3,500

87,200

2,950

154,000

2,300

7,700

18,600

63,000

520

265,000

90,000

175,000

7,657,970

18,000

4,200

5,900,000

3,100,000

800,000

2,000,000

3,200

29,000

2,400

131,000

2,000

6,500

23,000

55,000

9,000

4,600

295,000

105,000

190,000

6,482,900

 1 Fresh basis. 2 Estimates discontinued in 2001. 3 Estimates began in 2001.

Hops: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and

United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2000 2001 2000 2001 1999 2000 2001

Acres Acres Pounds Pounds 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds

ID

OR

WA

US

3,321

5,819

26,980

36,120

3,468

6,103

26,319

35,890

1,484

1,785

1,937

1,871

1,356

1,800

1,920

1,845

4,734.0

10,072.0

49,650.0

64,456.0

4,929.8

10,387.0

52,260.0

67,576.8

4,701.4

10,985.4

50,530.0

66,216.8

Olives: Total Production, California,

1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001

State

Total Production

1999 2000 2001

Tons Tons Tons

CA 142,000 53,000 125,000
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 26 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2000-2001

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop

Area Planted Area Harvested

2000 2001 2000 2001

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain 2

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain 2

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflowers

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

5,844.0

79,545.0

4,477.0

440.0

3,060.0

1,335.0

9,195.0

62,529.0

43,348.0

3,937.0

15,244.0

1,567.0

536.0

46.0

1,536.8

4.0

215.0

74,496.0

2,792.0

15,517.2

15,347.0

170.2

1,565.2

5.2

1,756.2

188.0

217.0

1,387.3

17.2

77.4

64.7

1,228.0

98.0

5,088.0

76,009.0

4,404.0

550.0

3,250.0

1,288.0

10,047.0

59,604.0

41,318.0

3,040.0

15,246.0

1,611.0

556.0

38.7

1,474.0

2.5

175.0

75,216.0

2,750.0

16,194.0

15,959.0

235.0

1,368.1

11.5

1,431.9

215.5

215.0

1,258.7

16.8

74.1

60.8

1,107.0

95.9

5,201.0

72,732.0

5,868.0

59,854.0

23,077.0

36,777.0

2,324.0

370.0

3,039.0

302.0

7,723.0

265.0

53,028.0

35,022.0

3,572.0

14,434.0

1,509.0

517.0

42.9

1,336.0

3.9

197.0

72,718.0

2,629.0

13,053.0

12,884.0

169.0

1,374.3

1,025.7

472.4

4.1

1,606.4

179.0

214.0

6.8

0.3

36.1

89.5

1,351.6

17.0

75.6

61.8

1,197.2

21.7

94.9

0.5

4,514.0

69,191.0

63,833.0

23,750.0

40,083.0

2,186.0

3,223.0

250.0

8,777.0

49,331.0

31,657.0

2,975.0

14,699.0

1,565.0

545.0

37.2

1,395.5

2.4

165.0

74,137.0

2,660.0

14,338.0

14,104.0

234.0

1,329.5

1,045.2

451.3

10.2

1,337.3

208.5

212.0

0.4

35.9

1,234.8

14.0

72.5

59.1

1,089.2

93.1

 1 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the

full 2001 crop year. 2 Area planted for all purposes. 3 Area is total acres in crop, not harvested acreage.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 27 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2000-2001

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop Unit

Yield Production

2000 2001 2000 2001

1,000 1,000

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice 2

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed 3

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflowers

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 2

 Upland 2

 Amer-Pima 2

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas 2

 Dry Edible Beans 2

 Dry Edible Peas 2

 Lentils 2

 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

Bu

"

Ton

"

"

"

Bu

"

Cwt

Bu

"

Ton

Bu

"

"

"

Lb

Ton

Bu

Lb

"

"

"

Bu

Lb

Bale

"

"

Ton

"

Lb

Cwt

"

"

"

"

Lb

"

"

"

Cwt

"

"

"

"

Lb

Cwt

Lb

61.1

137.1

16.8

2.54

3.48

1.95

64.2

19.8

6,281

28.5

60.9

10.8

41.9

44.6

30.7

38.2

1,337

20.8

852

2,444

1,474

1,434

38.1

1,363

632

626

1,105

23.6

35.2

2,229

1,780

1,646

1,955

1,415

1,280

50,000

1,871

77

382

292

290

303

393

101

145

58.8

133.9

2.48

3.38

1.95

62.0

6,151

62.0

40.2

43.8

30.9

34.5

2,621

38.7

670

661

1,216

21.1

35.5

2,230

1,638

45,000

1,845

285

269

305

317,865

9,968,358

98,538

152,183

80,347

71,836

149,195

7,320

190,872

8,619

470,070

2,863

2,223,440

1,562,733

109,805

550,902

2,016,951

6,436

10,730

36,570

3,265,505

5,750

282,545

2,769,665

3,584,339

17,188.3

16,799.2

389.1

32,436

36,117

1,052,998

73

26,440

3,499

3,029

680

8,700

13,500

67,577

6,926

516,083

4,960

21,921

18,698

470,504

2,199

13,794

7,000

265,537

9,266,397

158,241

80,166

78,075

135,445

198,237

544,138

1,984,575

1,385,048

91,829

507,698

7,520

3,657,950

2,867,474

20,003.0

19,410.0

593.0

28,034

37,140

1,006,201

21,902

16,200

66,217

3,990

19,500

18,047

 1 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the

full 2001 crop year. 2 Yield in pounds. 3 Yield is not estimated.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 28 NASS, USDA

Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 1999-2001

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop Unit

Production

1999 2000 2001

1,000 1,000 1,000

Citrus 2

 Grapefruit

 K-Early Citrus (FL)

 Lemons

 Oranges

 Tangelos (FL)

 Tangerines

 Temples (FL)

Non-Citrus

 Apples

 Apricots

 Bananas (HI)

 Grapes

 Olives (CA)

 Papayas (HI)

 Peaches

 Pears

 Prunes, Dried (CA)

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA)

Nuts & Misc.

 Almonds (CA)

 Hazelnuts

 Pecans

 Pistachios (CA)

 Walnuts (CA)

 Maple Syrup

Ton

"

"

"

"

"

"

1,000 Lbs

Ton

Lb

Ton

"

Lb

1,000 Lbs

Ton

"

"

Lb

Ton

Lb

"

Ton

Gal

2,513

4

747

9,824

115

327

81

10,630.7

90.5

24,500.0

6,236.3

142.0

42,400.0

2,525.6

1,015.5

178.0

22.9

833,000

40.0

406,100

123,000

283.0

1,188

2,756

5

863

13,000

99

451

88

10,648.7

98.9

29,000.0

7,658.0

53.0

54,500.0

2,599.8

967.2

219.0

23.9

703,000

24.0

209,850

243,000

239.0

1,231

2,472

2

965

12,306

95

387

56

9,615.4

81.2

6,482.9

125.0

2,537.3

915.5

155.0

23.2

850,000

1,049

 1 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the

full 2001 crop year. 2 Production years are 1998-1999, 1999-2000, and 2000-2001.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 29 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2000-2001

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Area Planted Area Harvested

2000 2001 2000 2001

Hectares Hectares Hectares Hectares

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain 2

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All 3

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain 2

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All 3

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflowers

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 3

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All 3

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 4

2,365,010

32,191,070

1,811,800

178,060

1,238,350

540,260

3,721,120

25,304,860

17,542,500

1,593,260

6,169,090

634,150

216,910

18,620

621,930

1,620

87,010

30,147,790

1,129,890

6,279,660

6,210,780

68,880

633,420

2,100

710,720

76,080

87,820

561,430

6,960

31,320

26,180

496,960

39,660

2,059,060

30,760,080

1,782,250

222,580

1,315,240

521,240

4,065,920

24,121,140

16,720,980

1,230,260

6,169,900

651,960

225,010

15,660

596,510

1,010

70,820

30,439,160

1,112,900

6,553,550

6,458,450

95,100

553,660

4,650

579,480

87,210

87,010

509,380

6,800

29,990

24,610

447,990

38,810

2,104,790

29,433,910

2,374,720

24,222,320

9,339,030

14,883,280

940,500

149,740

1,229,850

122,220

3,125,420

107,240

21,459,900

14,173,050

1,445,550

5,841,300

610,680

209,220

17,360

540,670

1,580

79,720

29,428,250

1,063,930

5,282,420

5,214,030

68,390

556,170

415,090

191,190

1,660

650,090

72,440

86,600

2,750

110

14,620

36,220

546,980

6,880

30,590

25,010

484,490

8,780

38,410

190

1,826,770

28,000,910

25,832,580

9,611,390

16,221,190

884,650

1,304,320

101,170

3,551,960

19,963,760

12,811,270

1,203,950

5,948,540

633,340

220,560

15,050

564,740

970

66,770

30,002,500

1,076,480

5,802,450

5,707,750

94,700

538,040

422,980

182,630

4,130

541,190

84,380

85,790

150

14,520

499,710

5,670

29,340

23,920

440,790

37,680

 1 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the

full 2001 crop year. 2 Area planted for all purposes. 3 Total may not add due to rounding. 4 Area is total hectares in crop, not harvested hectares.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2001 30 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2000-2001

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Yield Production

2000 2001 2000 2001

Metric Tons Metric Tons Metric Tons Metric Tons

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All 2

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All 2

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed 3

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflowers

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 2

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All 2

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

3.29

8.60

37.64

5.70

7.80

4.38

2.30

1.11

7.04

1.79

3.82

24.22

2.82

3.00

2.07

2.57

1.50

1.30

0.96

2.74

1.65

1.61

2.56

1.53

0.71

0.70

1.24

52.91

78.93

2.50

2.00

1.84

2.19

1.59

1.43

56.04

2.10

0.09

42.80

32.70

32.50

33.91

44.05

0.11

16.29

3.16

8.41

5.56

7.57

4.37

2.22

6.89

3.89

2.71

2.94

2.08

2.32

2.94

2.60

0.75

0.74

1.36

47.27

79.66

2.50

1.84

50.44

2.07

31.94

30.15

34.23

6,920,690

253,207,960

89,392,170

138,058,100

72,889,570

65,168,520

2,165,560

166,010

8,657,810

218,930

11,940,330

2,597,270

60,512,120

42,530,620

2,988,400

14,993,100

914,870

5,838,280

272,550

16,590

1,481,210

2,610

128,160

75,377,930

1,625,830

3,742,310

3,657,590

84,720

29,425,440

32,764,790

477,630

3,310

1,199,300

158,710

137,390

30,840

3,950

6,120

30,650

3,140

23,409,130

224,980

994,320

848,130

21,341,700

1,000

625,690

3,180

5,781,390

235,377,330

143,553,820

72,725,370

70,828,450

1,965,980

8,991,880

13,821,740

54,011,280

37,694,830

2,499,180

13,817,280

6,822,030

1,659,220

78,039,850

4,355,140

4,226,030

129,110

25,432,020

33,692,840

456,410

993,460

7,350

30,040

180,980

884,510

818,600

 1 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the

full 2001 crop year. 2 Production may not add due to rounding. 3 Yield is not estimated.
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Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 1999-2001

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Production

1999 2000 2001

Metric tons Metric tons Metric tons

Citrus 2

 Grapefruit

 K-Early Citrus (FL)

 Lemons

 Oranges

 Tangelos (FL)

 Tangerines

 Temples (FL)

Non-Citrus

 Apples

 Apricots

 Bananas (HI)

 Grapes

 Olives (CA)

 Papayas (HI)

 Peaches

 Pears

 Prunes, Dried (CA)

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA)

Nuts & Misc.

 Almonds (CA)

 Hazelnuts

 Pecans

 Pistachios (CA)

 Walnuts (CA)

 Maple Syrup

2,279,760

3,630

677,670

8,912,180

104,330

296,650

73,480

4,822,000

82,100

11,110

5,657,440

128,820

19,230

1,145,590

921,200

161,480

20,770

377,840

36,290

184,200

55,790

256,730

5,940

2,500,200

4,540

782,900

11,793,400

89,810

409,140

79,830

4,830,170

89,720

13,150

6,947,190

48,080

24,720

1,179,250

877,380

198,670

21,680

318,880

21,770

95,190

110,220

216,820

6,150

2,242,560

1,810

875,430

11,163,820

86,180

351,080

50,800

4,361,470

73,660

5,881,190

113,400

1,150,900

830,530

140,610

21,050

385,550

5,240

 1 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the

full 2001 crop year. 2 Production years are 1998-1999, 1999-2000, and 2000-2001.
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July Weather Summary

Hot, dry conditions persisted through a second consecutive month in the south-central United States, severely

stressing pastures and dryland summer crops. Elsewhere on the Plains, late-month showers across central

areas provided relief from previously hot, mostly dry weather, while wet weather prevailed in northern areas. 

Although the rain aided drought-stressed pastures and small grains on the northern High Plains, disease and

quality concerns about spring-sown grains increased across North Dakota and adjacent areas. Meanwhile in

the northern and western Corn Belt, timely rainfall during the second half of July followed a nearly monthlong dry spell, easing moisture stress on corn and soybeans approaching or entering reproduction. Although

soil moisture deficits persisted in some areas at month’s end, Midwestern summer crops were largely spared

from heat stress, which was confined to the southwestern Corn Belt. Farther south, abundant rainfall in the

Southeast favored summer crop development and eased long-term precipitation deficits, especially across

Florida. However, in areas from the northern Delta westward, diminishing topsoil moisture and occasionally

hot weather increased stress on non-irrigated crops. Dryness also became a concern from the eastern Great

Lakes region into parts of the Northeast. Meanwhile in the West, seasonal showers boosted soil moisture

reserves in the Four Corners States. In the Great Basin and Northwest, however, scattered showers provided

little relief from long-term drought that continued to stress pastures and dryland summer crops, reduce

irrigation reserves, and increase the threat of wildfire activity.

Above-normal temperatures across the central one-third of the country contrasted sharply with cool weather in

the West and Northeast. Monthly readings averaged up to 6o

F above normal on the central and southern

Plains, but as much as 6o

F below normal in the Northeast. Temperatures in the West ranged from near

normal to as much as 4o

F below normal, falling sharply after an early-month heat wave.

July Agricultural Summary

Above-normal precipitation provided adequate moisture for crop development in a band extending from the

northern Great Plains through the middle Missouri and lower Mississippi River Valleys. Crops in the lower

Ohio River Valley also benefited from frequent rain. However, crops across the Great Lakes region and

adjacent areas of the upper Mississippi Valley and Atlantic Coast States deteriorated due to moisture

shortages, especially after midmonth. In the southern Great Plains, crops suffered under persistent high

pressure that sustained hot, dry weather most of the month. In the Southeast, abnormally dry weather stressed

crops along parts of the southern Atlantic Coastal Plain and through most of Alabama and adjacent parts of

Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi. Dry weather also stunted crop growth in the Tennessee Valley, but

persistent rains flooded streams and hampered fieldwork in the central and southern Appalachians. 

Above-normal temperatures stimulated crop development in the western Corn Belt and Great Plains, while

below-normal temperatures slightly limited crop development in the Atlantic and Pacific Coast States.

Corn development remained well ahead of normal in the central and eastern Corn Belt, and far ahead of

normal along the Ohio and Tennessee River Valleys, even though temperatures averaged slightly below

normal across most of the region. Meanwhile, above-normal temperatures stimulated development across the

northern and western Corn Belt and adjacent areas of the Great Plains, especially after midmonth. However,

most fields in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin entered the silking and dough stages later than normal. 

Nationally, crop conditions briefly deteriorated after midmonth, but rebounded near the end of the month

when widespread precipitation eased moisture shortages in most areas of the Corn Belt. Locally, early-month

moisture shortages in the lower Ohio River Valley were alleviated by above-normal rainfall. However, crop

stress gradually increased in the upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes region due to abnormally dry

weather. Conditions also deteriorated in the southern Great Plains, where hot, dry weather quickly ripened

fields.

Soybean fields entered the bloom stage and began setting pods ahead of normal in the eastern Corn Belt, even

though temperatures averaged slightly below normal in most areas. Fields also developed ahead of normal in

the lower Mississippi Valley, led by Louisiana and Mississippi. Meanwhile, blooming and pod setting lagged

behind normal in the western Corn Belt, especially in Minnesota and Wisconsin, despite warmer-than-normal

weather. Development was supported by adequate precipitation in the northern Great Plains, southern Corn

Belt, and most of the eastern Corn Belt and Mississippi Delta. However, some areas experienced periods of

excessive dryness, while other areas were briefly inundated by excessive moisture. Meanwhile, moisture
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shortages stunted growth in the Great Lakes region and adjacent areas of the central and western Corn Belt,

mainly after midmonth, when hot weather increased crop moisture requirements.

Winter wheat harvest progressed ahead of the 5-year average until midmonth, as above-normal temperatures

quickly ripened fields in the Great Plains. Early-month rain delays were brief and largely confined to parts of

the central High Plains and eastern Corn Belt. By midmonth, harvest was virtually complete in the southern

Great Plains and lower Mississippi Valley and neared completion across most of the Corn Belt and adjacent

areas of the central Great Plains. A few fields were harvested in the northern Great Plains and Pacific

Northwest before midmonth, but progress was slow, especially in South Dakota, where frequent precipitation

delayed harvest activity until late in the month. As the end of the month approached, harvest neared

completion around the Great Lakes and central High Plains. Also, harvest accelerated in the northern Great

Plains and Pacific Northwest, despite scattered rain delays.

Above-normal temperatures promoted cotton development in the southern Great Plains and parts of the lower

Mississippi Valley and Southeast. Development lagged along the Atlantic Coastal Plains, especially in South

Carolina, due to late planting and below-normal heat. Cooler-than-normal weather also limited growth in the

Southwest, but development remained slightly ahead of normal. Adequate rainfall supported growth along

the lower Mississippi Valley and scattered areas of the interior Southeast and mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain. 

However, a few fields in the Southeast and many fields in the southern Great Plains were stressed by

increasing moisture shortages. Fields quickly ripened along the Gulf Coast, where a few fields were picked

by the end of the month.

Above-normal temperatures stimulated small grain development in the northern High Plains, while

temperatures were favorably mild in the Pacific Northwest, eastern Corn Belt, and Atlantic Coast States. By

July 22, most barley, oat, and spring wheat fields were headed. However, barley and oat progress lagged

slightly behind normal in Minnesota. Late-month heat stressed small grains in the upper Mississippi Valley

and northern Great Plains, but quickly ripened fields. The barley and spring wheat harvest began near the end

of the month, but progress was slower than normal in the upper Mississippi Valley and northern Great Plains. 

The oat harvest rapidly accelerated in the Corn Belt after mid-month, especially in Iowa and Ohio. The

harvest season began in Minnesota and gained momentum in South Dakota and Wisconsin.

At the beginning of the month, rice development was slightly behind the 5-year average, as heading lagged

behind normal in the interior Mississippi Delta. However, development quickly surpassed the 5-year average

in Arkansas and Mississippi and remained ahead of normal through the rest of the month. Along the western

Gulf Coast, seasonal temperatures aided development most of the month, and harvest accelerated after

midmonth. Hot weather stimulated rapid growth in California early in the month, but cool overnight

temperatures hampered development through the remainder of the month.

Sorghum fields headed and began turning color slightly ahead of normal throughout most of the month. 

Above-normal temperatures ripened fields well ahead of normal in the lower Mississippi Valley, and quickly

ripened fields in the southern Great Plains, especially after midmonth. A few fields entered the heading stage

in the Corn Belt and central Great Plains before midmonth, and rapidly entered the heading stage after

midmonth. Harvest progressed with few rain delays along the Gulf Coast. Conditions deteriorated in most

areas of the central and southern Great Plains due to hot, dry weather. Above-normal temperatures and

frequent precipitation aided development in the central High Plains and northern Great Plains.

Peanut pegging progressed slightly ahead of the average before midmonth and equal to the average after

midmonth. Seasonal temperatures favored development in the Southeast and along the mid-Atlantic Coastal

Plain during most of the month. However, conditions gradually deteriorated along the southern Atlantic

Coast, eastern Gulf Coast, and adjacent areas of the interior Southeast due to increasing moisture shortages. 

Extreme heat stunted growth of dryland fields in the southern Great Plains.

Corn for grain: Corn planted for all purposes is down 4 percent from 2000. This is down 100,000 acres

from June as survey data showed Iowa farmers did not plant all of their acres. Farmers expect to harvest

69.2 million acres of corn for grain, also down 100,000 acres from June and 5 percent from 2000. If realized,

this would be the lowest grain harvested acreage since 1995 when rains delayed planting in the Corn Belt.
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The August 1 corn objective yield data indicate a record level stalk count and average kernel row length for

the combined seven objective yield States (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin).

A dry, early-spring allowed corn planting to begin early and progress near a record pace in the southern and

eastern Corn Belt. However, northwestern Corn Belt farmers experienced frequent planting delays due to

persistent precipitation, especially in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. After slow development in June,

above-normal temperatures and timely rains stimulated development across the northern and western Corn

Belt and adjacent areas of the Great Plains, especially after mid-July. However, silking progress in Iowa,

Minnesota, and Wisconsin remained slightly behind the 5-year average as of July 29.

Nationally, crop conditions briefly deteriorated after mid-July, but rebounded near the end of the month when

widespread precipitation eased localized moisture shortages in most areas of the Corn Belt. Conditions

deteriorated in the southern Great Plains, where hot, dry weather quickly ripened fields.

The average corn grain yield for States conducting a farmer reported survey only is forecast at 121.4 bushels

per acre, down 3.4 bushels from 2000. Yields are mostly higher than last year in the northern Plains and

Southeast, rebounding from drought conditions in 2000. Farmers reported lower yields than last year in the

Southern Plains as extreme heat and dry weather prevailed during pollination. Corn yields in the MidAtlantic States are down from last year’s record highs, but are still at fairly high levels.

Sorghum: The first production forecast for the 2001 crop year is 544 million bushels, up 16 percent from

2000. Based on August 1 conditions, the sorghum yield is forecast at 62.0 bushels per acre, up 1.1 bushels

from 2000. Yield increases are expected in 8 of the top 11 producing States, mainly in the western part of the

growing area. Kansas, the leading sorghum producer, is expecting a yield 8 bushels higher than last year,

while Texas, the second leading sorghum producer, expects a yield 10 bushels below last year.

Sorghum planted for all purposes is estimated at 10.0 million acres, up 300,000 acres from the June estimate. 

Acreage was revised due to additional acreage being planted in Texas behind abandoned cotton. Texas

planted 3.20 million acres, up 200,000 acres from 2000.

Acreage expected to be harvested for grain in the U.S. in 2001, at 8.78 million acres, is up 14 percent from

the 2000 harvested grain acreage. Texas producers expect to harvest 2.60 million acres for grain.

Sorghum progressed ahead of the 5-year average, with 54 percent headed and 25 percent turning color on

July 29, compared with the average pace of 47 and 21 percent, respectively. Development was slightly

behind normal in Texas, well ahead of normal in other parts of the Great Plains and Mississippi Delta, and far

ahead of normal in the Corn Belt. Warm weather is quickly ripening fields in the lower Mississippi Valley

and southern Great Plains. Conditions deteriorated in most areas of the central and southern Great Plains due

to hot, dry weather. Above-normal temperatures and frequent precipitation aided development in the central

High Plains and northern Great Plains.

As of the week ending July 29, thirty-eight percent of the sorghum crop was rated good to excellent. This is

15 points lower than a year earlier. This is due to dry conditions in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

Oats: Production is forecast at 135 million bushels, 2 percent above the July 1 forecast, but 9 percent below

last year’s 149 million bushels. If realized, this will be the lowest production on record. The forecasted yield

is 62.0 bushels per acre, up 1.5 bushels from July 1, but down 2.2 bushels from 2000. Area for harvest is

estimated at 2.19 million acres, down 6 percent from last year, but unchanged from the previous estimate.

The crop developed later than normal across the northern and western Corn Belt and northern Great Plains,

even though above normal temperatures accelerated ripening during July. The harvest season began late and

progressed behind normal in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The beginning of

the harvest season was slightly delayed in North Dakota also, but a few fields were harvested by the end of the

month. In the eastern Corn Belt and Northeast, ideal temperatures and mostly adequate moisture supplies

aided development. In Ohio and Pennsylvania, the harvest season began early and progressed ahead of the

5-year average. On July 29, harvest was 21 percent complete, compared with the average of 27 percent.
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Barley: Barley production for 2001 is forecast at 266 million bushels, down 16 percent from 2000, but up

1 percent from last month. If realized, this will be the lowest production since 1953. Based on August 1

conditions, producers expect to average 58.8 bushels per acre, a decrease of 2.3 bushels from last year’s near

record high, but 0.4 bushel above the July forecast. Area harvested, at 4.51 million acres, is 13 percent below

the 5.20 million acres harvested in 2000, but unchanged from the previous estimate.

Six of the sixteen major barley producing States increased their yields from last month. South Dakota’s yield

increased six bushels, while Oregon and Maryland both increased their yield 3 bushels from last month.

By July 22, ninety-six percent of the barley fields were headed in the 5 major barley producing States. 

However, barley progress lagged slightly behind normal in Minnesota. Late-month heat stressed the barley

crop in the upper Mississippi Valley and northern Great Plains, but quickly ripened fields. Barley harvest

began near the end of the month, but progress was slower than normal in the upper Mississippi Valley and

northern Great Plains. At the end of July, the barley crop condition was rated mostly good to excellent.

Winter Wheat: Acres for harvest as grain are forecast at 31.7 million, unchanged from last month, but down

10 percent from last year. Harvest progress in the 18 major producing States had reached 86 percent

complete by July 29. This is 3 points behind last year but equal to the 5-year average. Hard Red Winter

(HRW) harvest was complete in the central and southern Great Plains. Harvest was complete in most Soft

Red Winter (SRW) states.

Forecasted head counts from the Objective Yield surveys in the six HRW States (Colorado, Kansas, Montana,

Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas) are virtually unchanged from last month while weight per head is up slightly. 

Head count forecasts are well below average in all six States, however average weights are well above

average in all but Montana. Dry conditions in Montana have resulted in the lowest head weights since 1988. 

Harvest was hampered in Colorado by frequent thunderstorms, putting progress slightly behind the usual

pace. Harvest moved quickly across Nebraska.

Harvested yields were better than previously expected in several SRW States. Record yields are forecast in

Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee. Collective head counts in the SRW objective yield States (Illinois,

Missouri, Ohio) are about the same as last month and slightly above average. Collective head weights are higher

than last month and well above average. Ohio head weight is at a near record level.

Crop conditions remain below normal in the Pacific Northwest (Idaho, Oregon, Washington). Dry conditions

caused the Idaho crop to ripen rapidly, especially in the northern part of the State. Growers in Michigan and New

York are finding yields to be lower than expected.

Durum Wheat: Area for harvest as grain is forecast at 2.98 million acres, unchanged from last month but

down 17 percent from last year. Development of the North Dakota Durum crop accelerated during July due

to above normal temperatures. Rains, high humidity, and wet soil in the major Durum growing area of the

State led to lower condition ratings. As of July 29, 60 percent of the North Dakota crop was rated good to

excellent, 13 points lower than the beginning of July, and 6 points below a year ago. The Montana crop has

benefitted from above normal rainfall during July.

Other Spring Wheat: Harvested area for 2001 is forecast at 14.7 million acres, unchanged from last month,

but up 2 percent from last year. Acreage was 1 percent harvested in the six major producing States as of July

29, 3 points behind the 5-year average. Harvest had begun in three States (Idaho, South Dakota, and

Washington).

Dryland growers in southern Idaho are experiencing drought conditions. Irrigation water is short in some

areas of the State. Harvest has just begun in the lower elevation areas of Idaho. As of July 29, 58 percent of

the Minnesota crop was turning ripe, compared to the 5-year average of 65 percent. Heavy rains on the night

of July 31 in the central portion of the Minnesota Red River Valley caused many fields to be flooded. Later

planted fields in Montana appear to be benefitting from above normal rainfall during July. The rain was too

late for some of the earlier planted crop. Development of the North Dakota crop has been behind normal due

to late plantings. Condition ratings declined during July due to continued wet soils and high humidity.
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Peanuts: Production is forecast at 3.66 billion pounds, up 12 percent from last year's crop, but 4 percent

below 1999. Area for harvest is expected to total 1.40 million acres, 3 percent below the previous estimate,

but up 4 percent from 2000. Yields are expected to average 2,621 pounds, 177 pounds above last year but

down 46 pounds from 1999.

Production in the Southeast States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina) is expected to total

2.06 billion pounds, up 12 percent from last year's level. Expected acreage for harvest, at 763,500 acres, is

down 1 percent from the previous year. Yields in the four-State area are expected to average 2,704 pounds

per acre, 311 pounds above 2000. As of July 29, peanut development in Alabama was 1 percentage point

ahead of the 5 year average with 82 percent of the acreage rated in fair to good condition. In Georgia, crop

development was 3 percentage points behind normal, and condition on July 29 was 76 percent good to

excellent. The peanut crop in Florida and South Carolina was rated mostly good to excellent.

The Virginia-North Carolina production is forecast at 568 million pounds, up 4 percent from 2000. Area for

harvest is expected to total 198,000 acres, unchanged from the previous year. Yield is forecast at

2,869 pounds, up 98 pounds from last year. As of July 29, the Virginia peanut crop was rated 80 percent

good to excellent. North Carolina’s peanut crop was rated 97 percent fair to good. Development of the

peanut crop in each State was 6 percentage points ahead of the 5 year average on July 29.

The Southwest crop production (New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) is expected to total 1.03 billion

pounds, up 17 percent from 2000. The region's acreage for harvest, at 434,000 acres, is 18 percent above the

2000 level. Yields are expected to average 2,363 pounds, 12 pounds below 2000. On July 29, seventysix percent of the Texas crop was rated in fair to good condition. Development of Texas peanuts was

6 percentage points ahead of the 5 year average on July 29.

Rice: Production is forecast at 198 million cwt., up 4 percent from 2000, but 4 percent below 1999. Area for

harvest is expected to total 3.22 million acres, unchanged from the June acreage estimate. Rice plantings, at

3.25 million acres, were also unchanged from the June estimate. Yields are forecast at 6,151 pounds per acre,

down 130 pounds from 2000. 

As of July 29, crop development was ahead of normal in all rice producing States (Arkansas, California,

Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas). Fifty-eight percent of the rice was headed compared with the 5-

year average of 42 percent. Rice harvest is underway in Louisiana and Texas. Crop condition was rated at

72 percent good to excellent across the 5 major rice producing states on July 29.

Soybeans: Area planted, is estimated at a record 75.2 million acres, up 1 percent from 2000, but down

slightly from June, as survey data showed Missouri farmers did not plant all of their acres. Acres for harvest,

at a record 74.1 million acres, are up 2 percent from the 2000 acreage.

Planting of the 2001 soybean crop was nearly complete as of June 26 as 96 percent had been planted. This

compares to 97 percent a year ago and 94 percent for the average. Planting in several States (Iowa, Michigan,

Missouri, and Wisconsin) lagged behind normal at the end of June. In the eight major soybean producing

States (Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and Ohio), the average planting date

was the same as 1987 and 1994.

During July, the crop across the Great Lakes region, upper Mississippi Valley and southern Atlantic Coast

States was affected by short moisture supplies. Temperatures averaged above normal in the western Corn

Belt and Great Plains, while the Atlantic Coast States experienced below normal temperatures. By the end of

July, 79 percent of the crop was blooming, 5 percentage points behind last year, but 5 percentage points ahead

of the average. Thirty-eight percent of the acreage was setting pods, well behind last year’s 48 percent pace,

but ahead of the 5-year average of 33 percent. Blooming and pod setting progress was most advanced in

Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, and North Dakota. As of July 29, sixty percent of the soybean crop was rated

good to excellent, 6 percentage points less than the same week in 2000.

In the twenty-one non-Objective Yield States that make yield forecasts in August, yields in ten States are

expected to be higher than in 2000. Large increases are expected in Kansas, Alabama, Tennessee, New York,

and Mississippi. Lower yields are expected in Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey.
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Cotton: Upland cotton planted acreage, at 16.0 million acres, is 4 percent above 2000. Harvested acreage, at

14.1 million acres, is up 9 percent from last year. Growers planted 235,000 acres of American-Pima cotton. 

Area to be harvested is 234,000 acres, up 38 percent from last year.

Producers in the Southeastern States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and

Virginia) rate the condition of their cotton as mostly fair to good. Development has lagged, especially in

Georgia and South Carolina, as excessively dry soils delayed planting. Conversely, Virginia planting was

completed by the end of May and maturity has remained ahead of normal. Overall, timely rains have

contributed to above average yields throughout the region. 

Upland growers in the Delta States (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee) experienced

ideal planting conditions which allowed them to complete cotton planting well ahead of the 5-year average. 

Development progressed well until the end of June when below normal temperatures hindered crop progress. 

However, by the second week of July, near normal temperatures benefitted development in the lower

Mississippi Delta. Overall, producers rate the crop mostly fair to good with progress ahead of normal. Data

from the Objective Yield survey rank fruit counts in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi as the third lowest

since 1992.

Upland cotton producers in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and New Mexico were able to plant their cotton at or

ahead of the normal pace. However, cotton on the High Plains received heavy rains, strong winds, and large

hail during early June. Some replanting was possible, but insurance deadlines resulted in some abandonment

as destroyed cotton acreage was replanted to alternative crops. Extremely dry weather has continued across

the Plains during June and July. During this time, irrigated cotton continued to make fair to good progress. 

Cotton objective yield data show fruit counts in Texas as the third highest in the last 10 years.

Upland cotton in California and Arizona has benefitted from warm weather and irrigation. Crop development

is slightly ahead of average and mostly in good to excellent condition. As of July 29, Arizona producers rated

62 percent of their crop as good to excellent, with an additional 33 percent rated fair. California growers

rated 100 percent of their crop good to excellent on this same date. California has their fourth highest fruit

count in the last ten years, according to data from the cotton Objective Yield survey.

American-Pima production is forecast at 593,000 bales, up 52 percent from last year’s output. The increase

in production is a combination of increased acreage and higher yields. The U.S. Pima yield is forecast at

1,216 pounds per harvested acre, up 111 pounds from last year.

Ginnings totaled 99,000 running bales prior to August 1, compared with 244,750 running bales ginned prior

to the same date last year and 80,650 running bales in 1999.

Dry Beans: Dry edible bean production is forecast at 21.9 million cwt for 2001, down 17 percent from 2000

and 34 percent below two years ago. If realized, this will be the lowest production since 1993.

In the June Acreage report, U.S. planted and harvested acreage were estimated at 1.43 and 1.33 million acres,

respectively. Since June, estimates of planted area have increased 5,700 acres while harvested area increased

3,800 acres. Planted area is 18 percent below last year and 29 percent less than 1999. Harvested area, at

1.34 million acres, is down 17 percent from last year and 29 percent below 1999. The August 1 yield forecast

of 1,638 pounds per acre is 8 pounds below last year. Production is down from last year in 14 of the 17 dry

bean estimating States. States showing production increases from last year are Washington up 4 percent, and

Utah and Texas more than double.

Planting in North Central States was late this year because of a cool, wet spring. Warm June and July weather

then pushed the crop to early podding. North Dakota beans were 58 percent podded by the end of July

compared with 46 percent in an average year. Michigan dry beans had a good growth spurt in July, but fields

now need rain. Minnesota, dry beans were 69 percent good to excellent by late July compared with

40 percent normally. Heavy rains flooded some fields in the Red River Valley at the end of July. Despite

some hail damage early in the season and heat stress in July, Nebraska dry beans are rated better than average. 

Planting conditions were good in New York, but development has been slowed by dry conditions.
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Colorado’s dry beans are in good to excellent condition. Almost half of their crop had flowered by the end of

July. Dry weather in Utah and Colorado’s southwestern counties stressed the dryland crop. In California,

beans have progressed well this summer. Harvest of early varieties, particularly garbanzos, started in June. 

The availability of irrigation water is of some concern in Idaho and Wyoming for the remainder of the season.

U. S. planted acreage changes, by class, include a 38 percent drop in navy beans. Pintos are down 20 percent,

great northerns are off 15 percent, light red kidneys fell 12 percent, and dark red kidneys declined 4 percent. 

Garbanzos are up 6 percent, blackeyes jumped 38 percent, blacks rose 2 percent and cranberry beans gained

3 percent. Pinto beans make up 40 percent of all planted acres, navies represent 15 percent, garbanzos and

great northerns cover 8 percent each, and blacks are 7 percent. The remaining classes represent 22 percent of

the planted acreage.

Alfalfa and Alfalfa Mixtures for Hay: Production is forecast at 80.2 million tons, virtually unchanged from

2000. Yields are expected to average 3.38 tons per acre, 0.10 ton below last year. Harvested area is

23.8 million acres, up 3 percent from 2000.

Oklahoma’s alfalfa yield is down 1.1 tons from last year due to dry weather. The Ohio Valley States are

reporting small declines following last year’s good yields.

Other Hay: Production is forecast at 78.1 million tons, 9 percent above last year’s production. Yields are

expected to average 1.95 tons per acre, equivalent to last year’s yield. Harvested area is estimated at

40.1 million acres, up 9 percent from the 36.8 million acres harvested in 2000. This year’s acreage will be the

highest since 1958. Timely rains in the Gulf States have improved their yields following last year’s drought.

Tobacco: U.S. all tobacco production for 2001 is forecast at 1.01 billion pounds, down 4 percent from 2000

and 22 percent below 1999. If realized, this will be the smallest crop since 1921. Revised area for harvest in

2001 is forecast at 451,290 acres, down 4 percent from 2000. Yields for 2001 are expected to average

2,230 pounds per acre, just 1 pound higher than a year ago. Yield prospects in North Carolina, the leading

tobacco producing State, are averaging lower than last year by 99 pounds. However, Kentucky, the second

leading State, expects yields to average 80 pounds higher than a year ago.

Flue-cured production is expected to total 573 million pounds, down 4 percent from 2000. Growers plan to

harvest 247,500 acres in 2001, one percent below last year. Yields are expected to average 2,313 pounds per

acre, 83 pounds lower than the previous year. Yields in North Carolina, the leading flue-cured State,

increased from the July forecast due to timely rains and excellent growing conditions.

Fire-cured production is expected to total 39.3 million pounds, down 24 percent from 2000. Growers plan to

harvest 14,300 acres, 18 percent below a year ago. The expected average yield is 2,750 pounds per acre,

194 pounds lower than the previous year.

Burley production is expected to total 363 million pounds, virtually unchanged from a year ago. Yields are

expected to average 2,078 pounds per acre, up 121 pounds from 2000. Burley growers plan to harvest

174,900 acres, 6 percent below a year ago. Acreage for Kentucky, the largest burley State, at 115,000, is

expected to be 4 percent below last year. However, because of an expected increase in their yield by

125 pounds, Kentucky’s forecasted production is 247 million pounds, 2 percent more than last year. Very

few problems have been reported in Kentucky so far this year as disease and insects have been minor.

Southern Maryland Belt tobacco production is expected to total 4.09 million pounds, down 69 percent from

the 2000. Average yields are expected to decrease 22 pounds from last year. A total of 2,600 acres is

expected to be harvested this year, down 69 percent from 2000. Maryland’s acreage has dropped significantly

from last year due to many producers signing up for the buyout program.

Dark air-cured production is expected to total 13.5 million pounds, down 16 percent from 2000. Growers

plan to harvest 5,020 acres, 10 percent less than last year. Yields are expected to average 2,680 pounds per

acre, down 198 pounds from last year.
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All Cigar types production is expected to total 13.3 million pounds, up 30 percent from last year. Overall

yield is expected to average 1,907 pounds per acre, up 55 pounds from 2000. Growers of Cigar type tobacco

plan to harvest 6,970 acres, 26 percent above a year ago.

Sugarbeets: Production is forecast at 28.0 million tons. If realized, this would be 14 percent below last

year’s production and 16 percent below 1999. Growers in the 12 sugarbeet-producing States expect to

harvest 1.33 million acres. This is 3 percent below last year and slightly lower than the June estimate. The

yield is forecast at 21.1 tons per acre, 2.5 tons below 2000.

Above-normal temperatures periodically stressed fields in the Great Plains, although frequent precipitation

provided ample moisture for development and reduced heat stress. Some isolated fields were damaged by

hail and excessive moisture while a few did not fully recover from early-season frost injury. In California,

Idaho, and the Pacific Northwest, seasonal temperatures favored development, but irrigation water supplies

were limited. In Michigan, conditions deteriorated due to moisture shortages and periods of extreme heat.

Sugarcane: Production is forecast at a record high 37.1 million tons, 3 percent above the previous record of

36.1 million tons set last year. If realized, Louisiana’s production will be 11 percent greater than the previous

record set in 1999, and surpass Florida as the largest sugarcane producing State. Sugarcane growers intend to

harvest a record high 1.05 million acres for sugar and seed during the 2001 crop year, 2 percent more than last

year. Florida and Louisiana expect to harvest a record high 465,000 and 510,000 acres, respectively. Yield is

forecast at 35.5 tons per acre, 0.3 ton above 2000. In Louisiana, the forecasted yield is 0.3 ton above the

previous record high set in 1999.

Above-normal precipitation and seasonal temperatures provided nearly ideal growing conditions in Florida

and Louisiana during July. However, moisture shortages limited crop growth in Hawaii and Texas.

Prunes and Plums: Production in Idaho, Michigan, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 23,200 tons,

down 3 percent from last year but 1 percent above 1999. The Oregon forecast, at 12,000 tons, is 20 percent

above 2000 but 8 percent below 1999. Weather conditions were more favorable than a year ago for fruit

production. Washington’s forecast, at 5,000 tons, is down 26 percent from 2000 but 22 percent above 1999. 

A hail storm in the lower Yakima Valley during late June reduced fruit production. Idaho’s expected

production is 3,000 tons, down 14 percent from the 2000 crop but 67 percent above the 1999 production

level. Freezing temperatures during the early part of April and water shortages combined to reduce the crop. 

Michigan expects to produce 3,200 tons, down 11 percent from 2000 and 20 percent below 1999. Frost and

hail early in the year contributed to the smaller crop.

Papayas: Fresh utilization of Hawaii papayas is estimated at 4.21 million pounds for July, 12 percent lower

than June and 10 percent below July 2000. Area in crop totaled 3,535 acres, unchanged from last month but

51 percent more than last year. Harvested area, at 2,035 acres, was unchanged from June but 53 percent

higher than last June. July weather conditions were variable with a mix of sunshine and showers over major

papaya producing orchards. Soil moisture has been adequate in non-irrigated areas. 

Hops: Hop production in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 66.2 million pounds for 2001,

two percent less than last year but 3 percent more than the 1999 crop. Area strung for harvest, at

35,890 acres, is 1 percent higher than the June forecast but 1 percent below 2000. Yield is estimated at

1,845 pounds per acre, 26 pounds less than 2000.

Washington’s yield is forecast at 1,920 pounds per acre for the 2001 crop, 17 pounds lower than last year. 

Oregon’s yield is forecast at 1,800 pounds per acre, up 15 pounds from 2000. In Idaho, yields are expected to

average 1,356 pounds per acre, 128 pounds lower than a year ago. Oregon is forecasting an increase of

6 percent in total production from a year ago. Idaho and Washington expect decreases of 5 percent and

3 percent, respectively. 

Drought and water acquisition have been major concerns this season for many growers in the Pacific

Northwest. However, hop conditions and development have been mostly normal. Harvest is expected to be

underway by August 20.
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In Washington, a late June hail storm damaged some yards. There have also been a few more problems with

powdery mildew than a year ago due to cooler temperatures this year. Hops look mostly good in Oregon, with

yields expected to be average to above average. Conditions have been conducive to powdery mildew

development, but grower treatments have reduced its spread. Conditions at the end of July in Idaho were hot

and dry with limited irrigation water.

Olives: The 2001 California olive crop is forecast at 125,000 tons, more than double the previous crop of

53,000 tons but 12 percent less than the 1999 production. Due to the alternate bearing nature of olives, the

increase was expected. Hot weather during bloom, however, affected the fruit set, tempering the increase of

production. Growers expect the Manzanillo variety to account for 76 percent of the total production. The

Servillano variety is expected to contribute 16 percent. Other varieties would account for the remaining

8 percent.

Peaches: The August 2001 peach crop forecast is 2.54 billion pounds, 3.00 million pounds above the July

forecast. This is 2 percent below 2000 but less than 1 percent above two years ago. Michigan decreased their

expectations for the 2001 crop from 45.0 million pounds to 43.0 million pounds. Washington decreased their

production forecast by 5.00 million pounds to 55.0 million. South Carolina increased it’s forecast from

90.0 million in July to 100 million for this month. August 2001 forecasts for New Jersey and Pennsylvania

were unchanged from July. The forecasts for all of the remaining States were carried forward from July 1.

Peach harvest in Michigan was underway for the early varieties. Dry conditions during the month of July

have affected fruit size but quality is good. There is no unusual disease or insect pressure. Quality of fruit

was rated good and growing conditions were generally favorable for New Jersey peach production. In

Pennsylvania, harvest was 40 percent complete by July 31, ahead of the five-year average of 21 percent. 

Producers not affected by the Plum Pox virus are having a good season despite dry conditions. South

Carolina peach harvest is running near normal. Crop quality is good to excellent with the late varieties

yielding much better than the early varieties. A late June hail storm in the lower Yakima Valley reduced

peach production more than previously expected for Washington. 

The U. S. Freestone crop, as of August 1, is forecast at 1.49 billion pounds, down 3 percent from 2000 but

1 percent above 1999. The California Freestone crop stands at 780 million pounds, 1 percent below 2000 but

up 2 percent from 1999. By the end of July, 96 percent of the Georgia peach crop, forecast at 135 million

pounds, had been harvested. 

California’s Clingstone crop, at 1.05 billion pounds, is down 1 percent from both 2000 and 1999.

Apples: The first production forecast for the 2001 crop year is 9.62 billion pounds, down 10 percent from

both 2000 and 1999. Decreased production in most of the Western and Eastern States more than offset

increases in the Central States when compared to last year. Production decreases are expected in 17 of the top

34 producing States while 14 States have increases. Three States are unchanged from last year.

Production in the Western States (AZ, CA, CO, ID, OR, UT, WA) is forecast at 5.93 billion pounds, down

16 percent from 2000 and 4 percent from 1999. All Western States except California are expecting decreased

production in 2001. Washington, which makes up 51 percent of the U.S. forecast, is down 17 percent from

2000. A late June hail storm reduced the crop in the Yakima Valley. Poor weather during the bloom period,

hail in the Wenatchee area and a drop in bearing acres have also contributed to the drop in Washington’s

production. California had generally favorable growing conditions which has led to the increase in

production. The decrease in apple production among the other Western States is due to hail, early season

frost, and late season drought. 

Production in the Central States (AR, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, OH, TN, WI) is forecast at

1.35 billion pounds, up 12 percent from 2000 but down 16 percent from 1999. Ohio was the only State in the

region to project a decrease in production. Weather conditions in the Central States have been more favorable

for apple production than in 2000. Some losses were reported due to scattered frost and hail storms. 

Production in the Eastern States (CT, GA, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, NC, PA, RI, SC, VT, VA, WV) is

forecast at 2.33 billion pounds, down 3 percent from 2000 and 18 percent below 1999. Production decreased

in the South Atlantic States and all of the New England States except Maine. Early season frost, poor
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pollination conditions, drought and hail have all contributed to the decreased production in both regions. All

of the Mid-Atlantic States increased production except for Pennsylvania. This region had generally favorable

weather during pollination with adequate moisture through July. However, growers are concerned fruit

sizing will slow because of dry conditions as of August 1.

Pears: U.S. pear production for 2001 is forecast at 915,500 tons, down 5 percent from last year and

10 percent below 1999. Bartlett pear production for California, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at

473,000 tons, 4 percent lower than the June forecast and 9 percent less than a year ago. Other pear production

in the Pacific Coast States is expected to total 420,000 tons, unchanged from last year but 4 percent above

1999.

Bartlett production for California is forecast at 230,000 tons, down 4 percent from the June forecast and

18 percent below 2000. The California Bartlett harvest is well underway in the Sacramento area and just

beginning in the Lake and Mendocino districts. Size is larger this year and quality is good. Bartlett

production in Oregon is forecast at 58,000 tons, the same as the previous forecast but 3 percent less than the

previous year. Oregon’s growing season has been virtually free of any adverse weather. In Washington,

Bartlett production is forecast at 185,000 tons, a 5 percent decrease from the June forecast but up 5 percent

from last year.

Other pear production in California is forecast at 30,000 tons, unchanged from both 2000 and 1999. Asian

pear picking is underway. Good quality is apparent. In Oregon, other pear production is forecast at

160,000 tons, unchanged from both last year and 1999. Production in Washington is forecast at 230,000 tons,

the same as a year ago but 7 percent above 1999.

The pear crop in New York is forecast at 10,000 tons, down 31 percent from last year and 20 percent less than

two years ago. Late spring frosts, a lighter fruit set, and hail damage reduced expectations for this year’s crop. 

In Michigan, production is forecast at 4,800 tons, down 8 percent from 2000 and 4 percent below 1999. 

Pennsylvania pear production is forecast at 4,600 tons, unchanged from a year ago but up 12 percent from

1999. 

Production in Connecticut is forecast at 500 tons, 750 tons less than the previous year. Pear bloom was

moderate with below average set. A late spring frost wiped out a significant amount of the pear crop. In

Colorado, production is forecast at 2,100 tons, 900 tons less than last year’s crop but 1,600 tons greater than

the 1999 crop. Late frosts, water shortages, and other adverse weather lessened expectations. Pear

production in Utah is forecast at 500 tons, 100 tons less than a year ago but 200 tons higher than two years

ago.

Coffee: Hawaii coffee production is revised to 8.70 million pounds (parchment basis) for the 2000-01

season, down 4 percent from the first estimate last December and 13 percent below the 1999-2000 season. 

Harvest of the 2000-01 crop started late in all areas due primarily to dry weather. Production from the island

of Hawaii (includes the Kona districts) was higher than a year ago due to recently planted acreage coming into

production. Combined production from the islands of Oahu, Maui, Molokai, and Kauai was lower than last

year due to the dry weather.

Grapes: U.S. grape production is forecast at 6.48 million tons, down 16 percent from 2000, but 4 percent

above 1999 for comparable States (except Texas and Virginia who have been added this season). California

leads the U.S. in grape production with 91 percent of the total. Washington and New York are the next

largest producing States, with 5 percent and 2 percent, respectively. California’s all grape forecast, at

5.90 million tons, decreased 16 percent from 2000. Washington expects to harvest 295,000 tons, up

11 percent from 2000. New York’s forecast, at 131,000 tons, is 15 percent below last year.

California’s raisin type varieties account for 2.00 million tons, 34 percent of California’s total grape crop. 

Production of raisin varieties is down 31 percent from last year. The Raisin Objective Measurement (OM)

Survey found an average count of 30.7 bunches per vine compared to 40.7 in 2000. The average bunch count

for the past 12 years was 34.1 per vine. The bunch size measurements from the OM survey also indicates that

the bunches are some of the smallest ever recorded. Thompson Seedless variety grapes are currently being

picked for fresh use in the San Joaquin Valley. Good quality was reported, but the bunches do not have the

shoulders that are present with a large crop. There are also reports of the tips drying on some of the bunches. 
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Consequently, bunch weights are expected to be well below last year’s bunch weights. Also, there were

reports of hail and frost damage earlier in the season. Production of table type grapes is estimated at

800,000 tons, 14 percent of the total California crop and 3 percent above last year. Harvest was completed in

the Coachella Valley in July and picking is now active in the San Joaquin Valley with good quality reported. 

Flame Seedless, Perlette, Fantasy, Black Emerald, and Black Beauty are some of the varieties being

harvested. California’s wine type varieties account for 3.10 million tons, 52 percent of California’s total

grape crop. Production of wine varieties is down 8 percent from 2000. Harvest of wine grapes is just getting

underway with some French Colombard and White Zinfandel being picked in the San Joaquin Valley. This is

about 7 to 10 days ahead of last year. The bunch sizes appear to be somewhat smaller than last year. 

Temperatures were hot in May and June, but daytime temperatures in July were below average which was

favorable for grape development.

Michigan’s grape production is forecast at 29,000 tons, down 67 percent from 2000. This year’s crop was

adversely affected by poor weather during pollination. Poor fruit set and heavy fruit drop were reported in

Southwestern Michigan vineyards. Concords were affected the most while wine grapes with later bloom

times were affected the least. Downy mildew pressure has increased with the dry weather of late. 

Grape production for New York is forecast at 131,000 tons, down 15 percent from 2000. Western New York

is experiencing near drought conditions. Concord tonnage is expected to be down significantly in that area. 

Long Island and Hudson Valley are having more ideal growing conditions. Late spring frosts damaged

berries in the Lake Erie area as fruit set was very erratic. 

Pennsylvania’s grape production is forecast at 55,000 tons, down 13 percent from 2000. The summer months

have been very dry and many vineyards are in need of rain. Disease pressure is low. 

Washington’s production is forecast at 295,000 tons, up 11 percent from 2000. Concord producers are

expecting an above average crop this year. Wine grape producers are expecting a larger crop than last year

due mainly to new acreage coming into production.

Ginger Root: Hawaii ginger root production for the 2000-01 season is estimated at 16.2 million pounds, up

20 percent from the previous season. Harvested acreage increased 33 percent to 360 acres. Offsetting the

increase in harvested acreage was a 10 percent decrease in average yield to 45,000 pounds per harvested acre. 

Weather conditions were fair for ginger root during the growing season. Rainfall was inconsistent resulting in

varying crop yield by location. In the wetter areas, growers had to abandon acreage due to disease.

Florida Citrus: During July, virtually all citrus producing counties received above average rainfall. Several

coastal and lower interior counties had more than twice the normal rainfall for the month. Many of the lakes,

ponds, and streams which provide water for irrigation are refilling. Some of the smaller streams and water

reservoirs are nearly full. 

There is an abundance of new growth on citrus trees of all ages. New crop fruit is making very good

progress. Oranges are golf ball size and larger and many of the Navels are baseball size. Grapefruit vary in

size depending on irrigation and rainfall since this spring. The Temples, tangerines, and tangelos range in

size from marbles to larger than golf balls. 

Harvest of the 2000-01 season was virtually complete by the second week of July and both the processors and

fresh fruit packers have closed. Caretakers have been cutting cover crops that have grown substantially with

the summer rains. Growers have been applying fertilizer and pesticides between the showers and

thunderstorms. Hedging and topping of producing trees and burning of dead trees have occurred in all areas.

California Citrus: The Valencia orange harvest has slowed due to typical competition from other fruit in the

marketplace. Picking of lemons was active in the south coast area. Grapefruit harvest continued in Riverside

County and the San Joaquin Valley.

California Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts: Fruit growers conducted typical summer cultural activities that

included weed control, fungicide applications, and irrigation of trees and vines. Picking of many fruit crops

occurred during July. Harvest of fresh grapes ended in the Coachella Valley by the end of July but gained

momentum in the San Joaquin Valley. Grape growers were also treating vineyards with insecticides and
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August 2001 45 NASS, USDA

fungicides. Wine and raisin type grapes were showing good development under ideal weather conditions. 

Gala variety apple harvest was active. Harvest of freestone peaches, nectarines, and plums also continued. 

Good quality was apparent. Bartlett pear harvest was active in the Sacramento delta area and the San Joaquin

Valley. Asian pear harvest was active in the San Joaquin Valley. Picking of clingstone peaches continued

during July. Pomegranates and figs continued to mature and develop color. Almond hull split was observed

in some orchards. Walnuts were treated for weeds, blight, and codling moth.
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August 2001 46 NASS, USDA

Reliability of August 1 Crop Production Forecast

Survey Procedures: Objective Yield and farm operator surveys were conducted between July 25 and

August 6 to gather information on expected yield as of August 1. The Objective Yield surveys for corn,

cotton, soybeans, and wheat were conducted in the major producing States that usually account for about

75 percent of the U.S. production. Farm operators were interviewed to update previously reported acreage

data and seek permission to randomly locate two sample plots in selected fields for the Objective Yield survey

(corn, cotton, soybeans, and wheat). The counts made within each sample plot depend on the crop and the

maturity of that crop. In all cases, number of plants are recorded along with other measurements that provide

information to forecast the number of ears, bolls, pods, or heads and their weight. The counts are used with

similar data from previous years to develop a projected biological yield. The average harvesting loss is

subtracted to obtain a net yield. The plots are re-visited each month until crop maturity when the fruit is

harvested and weighed. After the farm operator has harvested the sample field, another plot is sampled to

obtain current year harvesting loss.

The farm operator survey was conducted primarily by telephone with some use of mail and personal

interviewers. Approximately 24,000 producers were interviewed during the survey period and asked

questions about probable yield. These growers will be surveyed throughout the growing season to provide

indications of average yields as the season progresses.

Estimating Procedures: National and State level objective yield and grower reported data were reviewed for

reasonableness and consistency with historical estimates. The survey data were also reviewed considering

weather patterns and crop progress compared to previous months and previous years. Each State Statistical

Office submits their analysis of the current situation to the Agricultural Statistics Board (ASB). The ASB

uses the survey data and the State analyses to prepare the published August 1 forecasts. 

Revision Policy: The August 1 production forecast will not be revised; instead, a new forecast will be made

each month throughout the growing season. End-of-season estimates are made after harvest. At the end of

the marketing season, a balance sheet is calculated using carryover stocks, production, exports, millings,

feeding, and ending stocks. Revisions are then made if the balance sheet relationships or other administrative

data warrant changes. Estimates of planted acres for spring planted crops are subject to revision August 1 if

conditions altered the planting intentions since the mid-year survey. Harvested acres may be revised any time

a production forecast is made if there is strong evidence that the intended harvested area has changed since

the last estimate.

Reliability: To assist users in evaluating the reliability of the August 1 production forecast, the "Root Mean

Square Error", a statistical measure based on past performance, is computed. This is done by expressing the

deviation between the August 1 production forecast and the final estimate as a percentage of the final

estimate, and averaging the squared percentage deviations for the 1981-2000 20-year period; the square root

of the average becomes statistically the "Root Mean Square Error". Probability statements can be made

concerning expected differences in the current forecast relative to the final end-of-season estimate, assuming

that factors affecting this year's forecast are not different from those influencing recent years. For example,

the "Root Mean Square Error" for the August 1 corn for grain production forecast is 8.3 percent. This means

that chances are 2 out of 3 that the current production forecast will not be above or below the final estimate by

more than 8.3 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not

exceed 14.4 percent.

Also, shown in the following table is a 20-year record for selected crops of the differences between the

August 1 forecast and the final estimate. Using corn again as an example, changes between the August 1

forecast and the final estimate during the last 20 years have averaged 389 million bushels, ranging from

16 million bushels to 1.09 billion bushels. The August 1 forecast has been below the final estimate 10 times

and above 10 times. This does not imply that the August 1 corn forecast this year is likely to understate or

overstate final production.
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August 2001 47 NASS, USDA

Reliability of August 1 Crop Production Forecasts

Crop Unit

Root Mean

Square Error 20-Year Record of

Differences Between Forecast

and Final Estimate

Percent

90

Percent

Confidence

Interval

Quantity Years

Average Smallest Largest Below

Final

Above

Final

Million Million Million Number Number

Corn For Grain

Sorghum for Grain

Oats

Barley

Durum Wheat

Other Spring

Rice

Soybeans for Beans

Cotton 1

Dry Edible Beans

Bu

Bu

Bu

Bu

Bu

Bu

Cwt

Bu

Bales

Cwt

8.3

9.6

8.6

6.8

10.3

8.5

4.7

5.9

8.1

6.7

14.4

16.6

14.9

12.1

17.8

14.7

8.1

10.2

14.1

11.6

389

45

21

27

8

37

6

108

946

1.2

16

5

0

1

1

3

1

19

34

0.0

1,085

108

57

84

19

121

14

233

3,911

4.2

10

12

11

3

7

9

13

8

10

9

10

8

9

17

13

11

7

12

10

11

 1 Quantity is in thousands of bales.
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August 2001 48 NASS, USDA

Information Contacts

Listed below are the commodity specialists in the Crops Branch of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

to contact for additional information.

Mark Harris, Chief (202) 720-2127

Field Crops Section

Greg Thessen, Head (202) 720-2127

Rhonda Brandt - Corn, Proso Millet (202) 720-9526

Herman Ellison - Soybeans, Minor Oilseeds (202) 720-7369

Lance Honig - Wheat, Rye (202) 720-8068

Jay V. Johnson - Cotton, Cotton Ginnings (202) 720-5944

Roy Karkosh - Hay, Sorghum, Barley (202) 690-3234

Mark E. Miller - Oats, Sugar Crops,

Weekly Crop Weather (202) 720-7621

Mark R. Miller - Peanuts, Rice (202) 720-7688

Fruit, Vegetable & Special Crops Section

Jim Smith, Head (202) 720-2127

Arvin Budge - Dry Beans, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes (202) 720-4285

Dave DeWalt - Citrus, Nuts, Tropical Fruits (202) 720-5412

Debbie Flippin - Fresh Vegetables, Mushrooms (202) 720-3250

Steve Gunn - Apples, Cherries, Cranberries,

Prunes, Plums (202) 720-4288

Jim Smith - Noncitrus Fruits, Mint, Dry Peas (202) 720-2127

Darin Jantzi - Berries, Grapes, Maple Syrup,

Tobacco (202) 720-7235

Kim Ritchie - Hops (360) 902-1940

Jim Smith - Nuts, Floriculture, Nursery (202) 720-2127

Biz Wallingsford - Processing Vegetables, Onions,

Strawberries (202) 720-2157
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