Cr Pr 2-2 (7-08) 

Washington, D.C.

Crop 

Production

Released July 11, 2008, 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. 

Winter Wheat Production Up 3 Percent From June 

All Orange Production Up 1 Percent From June 

Winter wheat production is forecast at 1.86 billion bushels. This is up 3 percent from last month and 23 percent above 

2007. The U.S. yield is forecast at 46.3 bushels per acre, up 1.0 bushel from last month and 4.1 bushels from last year. 

The area expected to be harvested for grain totals 40.3 million acres, unchanged from the Acreage report released on 

June 30, 2008 but up 12 percent from last year. 

Hard Red Winter, at 1.04 billion bushels, is up 1 percent from a month ago. Soft Red Winter, at 607 million bushels, is 

up 6 percent from the last forecast. White Winter is up 1 percent from last month and now totals 218 million bushels. 

Of this total, 23.3 million bushels are Hard White and 194 million bushels are Soft White. 

Durum wheat production is forecast at 89.9 million bushels, up 25 percent from 2007. The U.S. yield is forecast at 

34.8 bushels per acre, 0.9 bushel above last year. Expected area to be harvested for grain totals 2.58 million acres, 

unchanged from the Acreage report released on June 30, 2008 but up 22 percent from last year. 

Other Spring wheat production is forecast at 507 million bushels, 6 percent above 2007. The expected area to be 

harvested for grain totals 13.8 million acres, unchanged from the Acreage report released on June 30, 2008 but up 

6 percent from last year. The U.S. yield is forecast at 36.8 bushels per acre, down 0.2 bushel from 2007. Of the total 

production, 471 million bushels are Hard Red Spring wheat, up 5 percent from last year. 
 

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The U.S. all orange forecast for the 2007-08 season is 10.2 million tons, up 1 percent from the June 1 forecast and 

34 percent higher than the 2006-07 final utilization of 7.63 million tons. Florida’s all orange forecast, at 170 million 

boxes (7.64 million tons), increased 1 percent from the previous forecast and is 32 percent higher than last season’s 

final utilization of 129 million boxes. Early, midseason, and navel varieties in Florida is final at 83.5 million boxes 

(3.76 million tons), unchanged from the June 1 forecast but 27 percent above last season. Florida’s Valencia forecast, 

at 86.2 million boxes (3.88 million tons), is up 1 percent from the last forecast and 36 percent higher than 2006-07. The 

final row count survey indicated fewer than 5 percent of the Valencia orange rows remained to be harvested. If the 

production forecast for all oranges is realized, it will be the highest since 2003-04, prior to the two hurricane seasons. 

Orange production in California is forecast at 65.5 million boxes, unchanged from the April 1 forecast but up 

42 percent from last season. Navel harvest came to a close at the end of June with growers reporting good to excellent 

yields and fruit quality. Harvest demand shifted to Valencias and picking for domestic sales was on the rise. In Texas, 

orange production is forecast at 1.74 million boxes, down 3 percent from the previous forecast and 12 percent lower 

than the 2006-07 season. Arizona’s all orange production is forecast at 380,000 boxes, up 9 percent from the April 

forecast and 27 percent higher than last season. 

Florida frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) yield forecast for the 2007-08 season is a record high at 

1.67 gallons per box at 42.0 degrees Brix, unchanged from last month but up 1 percent from last season. The early-mid 

portion is final at 1.55 gallons per box, down slightly from last season’s final of 1.56 gallons per box. The Valencia 

portion decreased from last month’s 1.80 gallons per box to 1.79 gallons per box, surpassing last season’s record final 

of 1.77 gallons per box. All yield projections include the assumption that the processing methods this season will be 

similar to those of the past several seasons. 

This report was approved on July 11, 2008. 

Secretary of 

Agriculture 

Edward T. Schafer 

Agricultural Statistics Board 

Chairperson 

Carol C. House 
 

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Contents

 

Page 

Grains & Hay

 Barley..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 

 Oats ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 

 Wheat, by Class...................................................................................................................................................... 6 

 Wheat, Durum........................................................................................................................................................ 6 

 Wheat, Other Spring............................................................................................................................................... 6 

 Wheat, Winter ........................................................................................................................................................ 5 

 Head Population ........................................................................................................................................ 7 

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Tobacco.................................................................................................................................................................. 8 

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Lentils................................................................................................................................................................... 15 

 Peas, Austrian Winter........................................................................................................................................... 15 

 Peas, Dry Edible................................................................................................................................................... 15 

Noncitrus Fruits & Tree Nuts

 Almonds............................................................................................................................................................... 10 

 Apricots................................................................................................................................................................ 10 

 Grapes .................................................................................................................................................................. 10 

 Papayas................................................................................................................................................................. 10 

 Peaches................................................................................................................................................................... 9 

Citrus Fruits

 Grapefruit .............................................................................................................................................................. 11 

 Lemons.................................................................................................................................................................. 11 

 Oranges ................................................................................................................................................................. 11 

 Tangelos................................................................................................................................................................ 11 

 Tangerines............................................................................................................................................................. 11 

 Temples................................................................................................................................................................. 11 

Potatoes & Miscellaneous Crops

 Potatoes ................................................................................................................................................................ 12 

Crop Comments ........................................................................................................................................................ 26 

Crop Summary.......................................................................................................................................................... 16 

Information Contacts................................................................................................................................................ 35 

Reliability of Acreage Data in this Report .............................................................................................................. 33 

Weather Maps........................................................................................................................................................... 22 

Weather Summary.................................................................................................................................................... 24 
 

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Oats: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State 

and United States, 2006-2007 and Forecasted July 1, 2008 

Area Harvested Yield Production State 

2007 2008 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008 

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

20 

20 

24 

67 

35 

55 

180 

35 

35 

60 

260 

55 

22 

80 

125 

100 

160 

172 

1,505 

35 

20 

30 

75 

20 

65 

170 

35 

40 

55 

150 

60 

15 

80 

110 

130 

160 

193 

1,443 

93.0 

61.0 

68.0 

71.0 

38.0 

58.0 

60.0 

52.0 

68.0 

57.0 

59.0 

62.0 

93.0 

56.0 

74.0 

40.0 

67.0 

57.8 

60.9 

90.0 

77.0 

77.0 

67.0 

55.0 

58.0 

68.0 

53.0 

69.0 

70.0 

57.0 

70.0 

85.0 

63.0 

69.0 

50.0 

68.0 

61.7 

64.4 

1,720 

1,440 

3,080 

8,360 

1,800 

4,030 

11,200 

1,104 

2,025 

4,958 

4,920 

4,125 

1,900 

7,040 

5,415 

3,700 

14,490 

12,331 

93,638 

1,860 

1,220 

1,632 

4,757 

1,330 

3,190 

10,800 

1,820 

2,380 

3,420 

15,340 

3,410 

2,046 

4,480 

9,250 

4,000 

10,720 

9,944 

91,599 

3,150 

1,540 

2,310 

5,025 

1,100 

3,770 

11,560 

1,855 

2,760 

3,850 

8,550 

4,200 

1,275 

5,040 

7,590 

6,500 

10,880 

11,917 

92,872 

1

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

"Small Grains 2008 Summary." 

Barley: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State 

and United States, 2006-2007 and Forecasted July 1, 2008 

Area Harvested Yield Production State 

2007 2008 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008 

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

33 

40 

58 

19 

550 

34 

110 

720 

1,390 

53 

42 

29 

22 

30 

225 

53 

100 

3,508 

40 

60 

78 

22 

520 

45 

110 

780 

1,400 

45 

55 

40 

34 

36 

195 

75 

105 

3,640 

115.0 

60.0 

125.0 

78.0 

80.0 

84.0 

56.0 

44.0 

56.0 

47.0 

73.0 

40.0 

78.0 

71.0 

60.0 

89.0 

55.8 

60.4 

110.0 

55.0 

120.0 

78.0 

78.0 

86.0 

65.0 

43.0 

54.0 

58.0 

74.0 

46.0 

79.0 

83.0 

55.0 

92.0 

61.9 

59.8 

2,530 

3,575 

4,830 

1,920 

42,840 

2,784 

5,400 

31,000 

48,755 

2,436 

3,726 

560 

2,280 

3,234 

11,970 

4,845 

7,480 

180,165 

3,795 

2,400 

7,250 

1,482 

44,000 

2,856 

6,160 

31,680 

77,840 

2,491 

3,066 

1,160 

1,716 

2,130 

13,500 

4,717 

5,582 

211,825 

4,400 

3,300 

9,360 

1,716 

40,560 

3,870 

7,150 

33,540 

75,600 

2,610 

4,070 

1,840 

2,686 

2,988 

10,725 

6,900 

6,504 

217,819 

1

 Other States include KS, KY, ME, MI, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, and WI. Individual State estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2008 

Summary." 
 

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July 2008 5 NASS, USDA 

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

and United States, 2007 and Forecasted July 1, 2008 

Area Harvested Yield Production 

State 2008 2007 2008 2007 

Jun 1 Jul 1 

2007 2008 

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 

WI 

Oth 1

 Sts 

US 

700 

240 

2,350 

55 

230 

710 

890 

370 

8,600 

250 

170 

540 

330 

880 

2,190 

1,960 

85 

500 

730 

3,500 

735 

155 

135 

1,980 

260 

3,800 

205 

1,690 

270 

1,442 

35,952 

880 

350 

2,000 

78 

400 

810 

1,160 

530 

9,400 

450 

215 

770 

480 

1,120 

2,450 

1,700 

117 

700 

1,050 

4,500 

770 

185 

195 

1,720 

550 

3,500 

260 

1,770 

330 

1,812 

40,252 

41.0 

80.0 

40.0 

68.0 

40.0 

73.0 

57.0 

57.0 

33.0 

49.0 

68.0 

65.0 

56.0 

43.0 

38.0 

43.0 

52.0 

40.0 

63.0 

28.0 

55.0 

58.0 

31.0 

48.0 

41.0 

37.0 

64.0 

64.0 

69.0 

43.5 

42.2 

56.0 

75.0 

30.0 

70.0 

55.0 

73.0 

68.0 

67.0 

38.0 

69.0 

66.0 

69.0 

57.0 

54.0 

35.0 

43.0 

55.0 

53.0 

67.0 

35.0 

60.0 

58.0 

54.0 

47.0 

60.0 

30.0 

66.0 

63.0 

68.0 

45.7 

45.3 

58.0 

75.0 

28.0 

74.0 

58.0 

73.0 

66.0 

67.0 

39.0 

71.0 

74.0 

69.0 

59.0 

52.0 

37.0 

42.0 

58.0 

58.0 

67.0 

38.0 

60.0 

58.0 

54.0 

48.0 

65.0 

30.0 

71.0 

62.0 

68.0 

46.6 

46.3 

28,700 

19,200 

94,000 

3,740 

9,200 

51,830 

50,730 

21,090 

283,800 

12,250 

11,560 

35,100 

18,480 

37,840 

83,220 

84,280 

4,420 

20,000 

45,990 

98,000 

40,425 

8,990 

4,185 

95,040 

10,660 

140,600 

13,120 

108,160 

18,630 

62,749 

1,515,989 

51,040 

26,250 

56,000 

5,772 

23,200 

59,130 

76,560 

35,510 

366,600 

31,950 

15,910 

53,130 

28,320 

58,240 

90,650 

71,400 

6,786 

40,600 

70,350 

171,000 

46,200 

10,730 

10,530 

82,560 

35,750 

105,000 

18,460 

109,740 

22,440 

84,437 

1,864,245 

1

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

"Small Grains 2008 Summary." 
 

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

and United States, 2007 and Forecasted July 1, 2008 

Area Harvested Yield Production 

State 2008 2007 2008 2007 

Jun 1 Jul 1 

2007 2008 

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

AZ 

CA 

MT 

ND 

Oth 

 Sts 1

US 

79 

75 

475 

1,460 

23 

2,112 

149 

155 

605 

1,650 

24 

2,583 

100.0 

95.0 

24.0 

30.0 

63.5 

33.9 

100.0 

110.0 

100.0 

105.0 

21.0 

27.0 

60.1 

34.8 

7,900 

7,125 

11,400 

43,800 

1,461 

71,686 

14,900 

16,275 

12,705 

44,550 

1,443 

89,873 

1

 Other States include ID and SD. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2008 Summary." 

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

and United States, 2006-2007 and Forecasted July 1, 2008 

Area Harvested Yield Production State 

2007 2008 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008 

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

ID 

MN 

MT 

ND 

OR 

SD 

WA 

 Oth 

 Sts 1

US 

450 

1,650 

2,400 

6,500 

120 

1,340 

447 

40 

12,947 

520 

1,750 

2,450 

6,600 

170 

1,550 

615 

96 

13,751 

68.0 

47.0 

23.0 

36.0 

53.0 

39.0 

46.0 

62.9 

37.0 

67.0 

50.0 

23.0 

34.0 

55.0 

42.0 

37.0 

65.3 

36.8 

34,310 

77,550 

63,800 

212,350 

5,750 

42,600 

21,250 

2,870 

460,480 

30,600 

77,550 

55,200 

234,000 

6,360 

52,260 

20,562 

2,515 

479,047 

34,840 

87,500 

56,350 

224,400 

9,350 

65,100 

22,755 

6,273 

506,568 

1

 Other States include CO, NV, UT, WI, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2008 Summary." 

Wheat: Production by Class, United States, 2006-2007 

and Forecasted July 1, 2008 1

Winter 

Year Hard 

Red 

Soft 

Red 

Hard 

White 

Soft 

White 

All 

White 

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

 2006 

 2007 

 2008 

682,079 

961,588 

1,040,021 

390,165 

357,897 

606,513 

13,284 

21,460 

23,300 

212,553 

175,044 

194,411 

225,837 

196,504 

217,711 

Spring 

Hard 

Red 

Hard 

White 

Soft 

White 

All 

White Durum 

Total 

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

 2006 

 2007 

 2008 

432,339 

448,904 

470,502 

6,226 

5,589 

6,299 

21,915 

24,554 

29,767 

28,141 

30,143 

36,066 

53,475 

71,686 

89,873 

1,812,036 

2,066,722 

2,460,686 

1

 Wheat class estimates are based on the latest available data including both survey and administrative data. The previous end-ofseason class percentages are used throughout the forecast season for States that do not have survey or administrative data available. 
 

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Winter Wheat: Head Population

The National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting objective yield surveys in 10 winter wheat estimating States 

during 2008. Randomly selected plots in winter wheat fields are visited monthly from May through harvest to obtain 

specific counts and measurements. Data in this table are actual field counts from this survey. The final number of 

heads is determined when the plots are harvested. 

Winter Wheat: Heads per Square Foot, 

Selected States, 2004-2008 

State Month 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 1

 Number Number Number Number Number 

CO 

IL 

KS 

MO 

MT 

NE 

OH 

OK 

TX 

WA 

July 

August 

Final 

July 

August 

Final 

July 

August 

Final 

July 

August 

Final 

July 

August 

Final 

July 

August 

Final 

July 

August 

Final 

July 

August 

Final 

July 

August 

Final 

July 

August 

Final 

32.8 

32.1 

32.1 

51.0 

51.0 

51.0 

41.2 

41.4 

41.4 

51.8 

51.8 

51.8 

40.2 

40.4 

40.4 

43.0 

43.2 

43.2 

52.1 

52.1 

52.1 

40.5 

40.5 

40.5 

31.7 

31.7 

31.7 

36.4 

36.7 

36.7 

44.1 

44.2 

44.2 

57.3 

57.1 

57.1 

47.8 

47.8 

47.8 

44.4 

44.4 

44.4 

48.7 

48.9 

48.9 

59.6 

59.1 

59.1 

56.1 

56.0 

56.0 

39.4 

39.4 

39.4 

32.4 

32.4 

32.5 

39.3 

39.8 

39.8 

34.6 

34.5 

34.5 

62.4 

62.5 

62.5 

39.9 

39.9 

39.9 

48.2 

48.2 

48.2 

42.1 

42.9 

42.9 

50.8 

51.2 

51.2 

53.5 

53.7 

53.7 

31.7 

31.7 

31.7 

29.1 

29.1 

29.1 

38.5 

37.9 

37.9 

41.3 

41.5 

41.5 

52.3 

52.3 

52.3 

43.5 

43.6 

43.6 

53.1 

53.1 

53.1 

38.5 

38.1 

38.1 

49.5 

49.2 

49.2 

52.4 

52.4 

52.4 

42.8 

42.8 

42.8 

38.5 

38.5 

38.5 

38.9 

38.1 

38.1 

37.8 

63.9 

44.7 

61.5 

38.6 

44.9 

58.4 

41.8 

30.6 

38.4 

1

 Final head counts will be published in the "Small Grains 2008 Summary." 
 

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July 2008 8 NASS, USDA 

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

State, and United States, 2007 and Forecasted July 1, 2008 

Area Harvested Yield Production Class and Type 

2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 

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

Class 1, Flue-cured 

 GA 

 NC 

 SC 

 VA 

 US 

18,500 

166,000 

20,500 

18,000 

223,000 

16,000 

168,000 

20,000 

17,000 

221,000 

2,150 

2,270 

2,250 

2,280 

2,259 

2,350 

2,250 

2,250 

2,500 

2,276 

39,775 

376,820 

46,125 

41,040 

503,760 

37,600 

378,000 

45,000 

42,500 

503,100 
 

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July 2008 9 NASS, USDA 

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

2006-2007 and Forecasted July 1, 2008 

Total Production State 

2006 2007 2008 

Tons Tons Tons 

AL 

AR 

CA 

 Freestone 

CO 

CT 

GA 

ID 

IL 

KY 

LA 

MD 

MA 

MI 

MO 

NJ 

NY 

NC 

OH 

OK 

OR 

PA 

SC 

TN 1

TX 

UT 

VA 

WA 

WV 

Total Above 

CA 

 Clingstone 

US 

9,000 

4,200 

353,000 

14,000 

900 

41,000 

9,000 

11,370 

1,100 

550 

3,650 

1,400 

18,900 

6,390 

34,000 

7,000 

5,630 

3,240 

1,800 

2,100 

21,600 

60,000 

1,900 

1,590 

5,600 

4,000 

23,000 

5,200 

651,120 

359,000 

1,010,120 

3,000 

15 

446,000 

13,000 

1,100 

13,000 

7,000 

100 

10 

600 

3,300 

1,650 

20,500 

15 

32,000 

6,300 

650 

4,100 

1,000 

3,000 

19,400 

12,500 

8,700 

4,500 

1,600 

18,500 

4,200 

625,740 

503,000 

1,128,740 

10,000 

4,800 

430,000 

15,000 

1,100 

35,000 

10,500 

10,800 

1,000 

550 

4,300 

1,500 

16,000 

4,400 

34,000 

5,700 

6,000 

5,500 

1,800 

2,200 

23,000 

55,000 

1,900 

5,500 

4,800 

4,200 

17,000 

5,600 

717,150 

380,000 

1,097,150 

1

 No significant commercial production in 2007 due to freeze damage. 

Peaches: Total Production, by Type, 

California, 2006-2007 and Forecasted July 1, 2008 1

Total Production Type 

2006 2007 2008 

Tons Tons Tons 

Freestone 

Clingstone 

Total 

353,000 

359,000 

712,000 

446,000 

503,000 

949,000 

430,000 

380,000 

810,000 

1

 CA Clingstone is over-the-scale tonnage and includes culls and cannery diversions. 
 

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July 2008 10 NASS, USDA 

Miscellaneous Fruits and Nuts: Total Production by Crop, State, 

and United States, 2006-2007 and Forecasted July 1, 2008 

Total Production Crop and State 

2006 2007 2008 

Tons Tons Tons 

Grapes Table Type 1

 CA 

Grapes Wine Type 

 CA 

Grapes Raisin Type 1

 CA 

All Grapes 

 CA 

Apricots 

 CA 

 UT 

 WA 

 US 

717,000 

3,176,000 

1,833,000 

5,726,000 

39,000 

280 

5,200 

44,480 

791,000 

3,287,000 

2,133,000 

6,211,000 

81,000 

260 

7,200 

88,460 

800,000 

3,200,000 

2,050,000 

6,050,000 

82,000 

340 

4,500 

86,840 

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

Almonds (Shelled Basis) 2

 CA 1,120,000 1,390,000 1,500,000 

1

 Fresh equivalent of dried and not dried. 2

 Utilized production. 

Papayas: Area and Fresh Production by Month, Hawaii, 2007-2008 

Area Fresh Production 1

Month Total in Crop Harvested 

2007 2008 2007 2008 

2007 2008 

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

Apr 

May 

2,095 

2,120 

2,015 

2,020 

1,260 

1,315 

1,420 

1,425 

2,445 

2,365 

2,615 

2,785 

1

 Utilized fresh production. 
 

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July 2008 11 NASS, USDA 

Citrus Fruits: Utilized Production by Crop, State, and United States, 

2005-06, 2006-07 and Forecasted July 1, 2008 1

Utilized Production 

Boxes 

Utilized Production 

Crop and State Ton Equivalent 

2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 

1,000 Boxes 2 1,000 Boxes 2 1,000 Boxes 2 1,000 Tons 1,000 Tons 1,000 Tons 

Oranges 

 Early Mid & 

 Navel 3

 AZ 

 CA 

 FL 4

 TX 

 US 

 Valencia 

 AZ 

 CA 

 FL 

 TX 

 US 

 All 

 AZ 

 CA 

 FL 

 TX 

 US 

Temples 4

 FL 

Grapefruit 

 White 

 FL 

 Colored 

 FL 

 All 

 AZ 

 CA 

 FL 

 TX 

 US 

Tangerines 

 AZ 5

 CA 5

 FL 

 US 

Lemons 

 AZ 

 CA 

 US 

Tangelos 

 FL 

250 

47,000 

75,000 

1,400 

123,650 

200 

14,000 

72,700 

200 

87,100 

450 

61,000 

147,700 

1,600 

210,750 

700 

6,500 

12,800 

100 

6,000 

19,300 

5,200 

30,600 

550 

3,600 

5,500 

9,650 

3,800 

22,000 

25,800 

1,400 

200 

34,500 

65,600 

1,600 

101,900 

100 

11,500 

63,400 

380 

75,380 

300 

46,000 

129,000 

1,980 

177,280 

9,300 

17,900 

100 

5,500 

27,200 

7,100 

39,900 

300 

3,500 

4,600 

8,400 

2,500 

18,500 

21,000 

1,250 

230 

49,500 

83,500 

1,500 

134,730 

150 

16,000 

86,200 

240 

102,590 

380 

65,500 

169,700 

1,740 

237,320 

9,000 

17,600 

100 

5,600 

26,600 

6,100 

38,400 

400 

5,700 

5,500 

11,600 

1,500 

17,500 

19,000 

1,500 

9 

1,763 

3,375 

60 

5,207 

8 

525 

3,272 

9 

3,814 

17 

2,288 

6,647 

69 

9,021 

32 

276 

544 

3 

201 

820 

208 

1,232 

21 

135 

261 

417 

144 

836 

980 

63 

8 

1,294 

2,952 

68 

4,322 

4 

431 

2,853 

16 

3,304 

12 

1,725 

5,805 

84 

7,626 

395 

761 

3 

184 

1,156 

284 

1,627 

11 

131 

219 

361 

95 

703 

798 

56 

9 

1,856 

3,758 

64 

5,687 

6 

600 

3,879 

10 

4,495 

15 

2,456 

7,637 

74 

10,182 

383 

748 

3 

188 

1,131 

244 

1,566 

15 

214 

261 

490 

57 

665 

722 

68 

1

 The crop year begins with the bloom of the first year shown and ends with the completion of harvest the following year. 2

 Net lbs. per box: oranges-AZ & CA-75, FL-90, TX-85; grapefruit-AZ & CA-67, FL-85, TX-80; lemons-76; tangelos-90; Temples-90; 

tangerines-AZ & CA-75, FL-95. 3

 Navel and miscellaneous varieties in AZ and CA. Early (including navel) and midseason varieties in FL and TX. Small quantities of tangerines 

in TX. 4

 Temples included in early and midseason orange varieties beginning with 2006-07 season. 5

 Includes tangelos and tangors. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

July 2008 12 NASS, USDA 

Potatoes: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production by Seasonal 

Group, State, and United States, 2007-2008 

Seasonal Area Planted Area Harvested Yield Production 

Group and 

State 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 

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

Winter 1

 CA 

 Total 

Spring 1

 AZ 

 CA 

 FL 

 Hastings 

 Other FL 

 NC 

 TX 

 Total 

Summer 

 AL 

 CA 

 CO 

 DE 

 IL 

 KS 

 MD 

 MO 

 NJ 

 TX 

 VA 

 Total 

11.5 

11.5 

4.0 

15.5 

27.8 

16.5 

11.3 

16.0 

9.5 

72.8 

1.4 

7.0 

3.0 

2.0 

6.3 

5.0 

3.0 

6.8 

2.4 

11.2 

5.6 

53.7 

11.0 

11.0 

3.5 

14.3 

28.5 

17.3 

11.2 

14.5 

8.4 

69.2 

1.4 

6.0 

4.4 

1.9 

4.4 

5.0 

2.7 

4.0 

2.0 

10.3 

5.9 

48.0 

11.5 

11.5 

4.0 

15.5 

27.2 

16.2 

11.0 

14.5 

9.0 

70.2 

1.3 

7.0 

2.8 

2.0 

6.1 

4.9 

3.0 

6.6 

2.4 

9.8 

5.4 

51.3 

11.0 

11.0 

3.5 

14.3 

27.9 

17.0 

10.9 

14.0 

8.0 

67.7 

1.3 

6.0 

4.0 

1.9 

4.2 

4.8 

2.7 

3.4 

2.0 

9.5 

5.7 

45.5 

215 

215 

280 

395 

287 

285 

290 

186 

230 

282 

140 

360 

350 

270 

400 

365 

320 

300 

265 

395 

210 

332 

240 

240 

300 

420 

288 

290 

285 

200 

210 

289 

150 

375 

360 

250 

395 

330 

290 

275 

240 

370 

230 

321 

2,473 

2,473 

1,120 

6,123 

7,807 

4,617 

3,190 

2,700 

2,070 

19,820 

182 

2,520 

980 

540 

2,440 

1,789 

960 

1,980 

636 

3,871 

1,134 

17,032 

2,640 

2,640 

1,050 

6,006 

8,037 

4,930 

3,107 

2,800 

1,680 

19,573 

195 

2,250 

1,440 

475 

1,659 

1,584 

783 

935 

480 

3,515 

1,311 

14,627 

See footnote(s) at end of table. --continued
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

July 2008 13 NASS, USDA 

Potatoes: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production by Seasonal 

Group, State, and United States, 2007-2008 (continued) 

Seasonal Area Planted Area Harvested Yield Production 

Group and 

State 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 

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

Fall 2

 CA 

 CO 

 ID 

 10 SW Co 

 Other ID 

 ME 

 MA 

 MI 

 MN 

 MT 

 NE 

 NV 

 NM 

 NY 

 ND 

 OH 

 OR 

 Malheur 

 Other OR 

 PA 

 RI 

 WA 

 WI 

 Total 

US 

8.2 

59.2 

350.0 

21.0 

329.0 

57.1 

2.7 

42.5 

50.0 

11.3 

20.5 

7.3 

5.5 

19.0 

97.0 

3.2 

36.5 

3.5 

33.0 

10.5 

0.6 

165.0 

64.5 

1,010.6 

1,148.6 

9.0 

57.0 

300.0 

15.0 

285.0 

55.0 

2.6 

44.5 

48.0 

10.9 

19.5 

6.3 

6.3 

18.0 

83.0 

2.5 

35.5 

3.0 

32.5 

11.0 

0.5 

155.0 

64.5 

929.1 

1,057.3 

8.2 

59.1 

349.0 

21.0 

328.0 

57.0 

2.7 

42.0 

47.0 

11.2 

19.4 

7.3 

5.4 

18.3 

91.0 

3.0 

36.5 

3.5 

33.0 

10.0 

0.6 

165.0 

64.0 

996.7 

1,129.7 

9.0 

56.7 

299.0 

15.0 

284.0 

54.5 

2.6 

44.0 

45.0 

10.8 

19.1 

6.3 

6.3 

17.3 

79.0 

2.1 

35.5 

3.0 

32.5 

10.5 

0.5 

155.0 

63.0 

916.2 

1,040.4 

515 

355 

377 

490 

370 

290 

295 

350 

440 

330 

415 

390 

370 

285 

260 

325 

554 

455 

565 

220 

300 

620 

440 

410 

397 

4,223 

20,981 

131,650 

10,290 

121,360 

16,530 

797 

14,700 

20,680 

3,696 

8,051 

2,847 

1,998 

5,216 

23,660 

975 

20,238 

1,593 

18,645 

2,200 

180 

102,300 

28,160 

409,082 

448,407 

1

 Estimates for current year carried forward from earlier forecast. 

2

 The forecast of fall potato production will be published in "Crop Production" on November 10, 2008. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

July 2008 14 NASS, USDA 

Fall Potatoes: Percent of Acreage Planted by Type of Potatoes, 

11 Major States, 2007-2008 1

Potato Types 2

State Reds Whites Yellows Russets 

2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 

Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent 

CO 

ID 

ME 

MI 

MN 

NY 

ND 

OR 

PA 

WA 

WI 

Total 

4 

2 

4 

1 

23 

12 

20 

2 

3 

3 

10 

6 

3 

2 

4 

2 

21 

6 

19 

3 

3 

6 

11 

6 

3 

3 

46 

85 

11 

77 

30 

20 

79 

11 

33 

19 

1 

3 

40 

86 

7 

86 

28 

17 

83 

7 

28 

18 

11 

1 

5 

2 

1 

10 

1 

3 

15 

1 

1 

2 

11 

1 

3 

1 

1 

7 

1 

3 

13 

1 

2 

2 

82 

94 

45 

12 

65 

1 

49 

75 

3 

85 

56 

73 

85 

94 

53 

11 

71 

1 

52 

77 

1 

86 

59 

74 

1

 2007 revised. 

2

 Predominant type shown may include small portion of other type(s) constituting less than 1 percent of State's total. Blue types are reported under 

red types. 

Fall Potatoes: Acres Planted for Certified Seed Potatoes, 

by State and Total, 2007-2008 1

2007 Crop 2008 Crop 

State Entered for 

Certification Certified Percent 

Certified 

Entered for 

Certification 

Acres Acres Percent Acres 

AK 

CA 

CO 

ID 

ME 

MI 

MN 

MT 

NE 

NY 

ND 

OR 

PA 

WA 

WI 

Total 

341 

630 

14,428 

31,439 

10,851 

2,200 

8,497 

9,847 

4,831 

905 

17,544 

2,315 

223 

2,648 

8,401 

115,100 

341 

630 

10,808 

31,420 

10,804 

2,160 

7,881 

9,560 

3,489 

901 

16,358 

2,315 

223 

2,648 

8,042 

107,580 

100 

100 

75 

100 

100 

98 

93 

97 

72 

100 

93 

100 

100 

100 

96 

93 

340 

500 

15,374 

30,500 

10,139 

2,100 

7,986 

9,982 

5,486 

929 

16,433 

2,471 

259 

2,500 

8,299 

113,298 

1

 Data supplied by State seed certification officials. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

July 2008 15 NASS, USDA 

Dry Edible Peas: Area Planted and Harvested by State 

and United States, 2007-2008 1

Area Planted Area Harvested State 

2007 2008 2007 2008 

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

ID 

MT 

ND 

OR 

WA 

US 

25.0 

235.0 

515.0 

5.5 

67.0 

847.5 

30.0 

232.0 

510.0 

5.0 

70.0 

847.0 

24.0 

217.0 

500.0 

4.3 

66.0 

811.3 

29.0 

214.0 

490.0 

4.8 

70.0 

807.8 

1

 Excludes both wrinkled seed peas and Austrian winter peas. 

Lentils: Area Planted and Harvested by State 

and United States, 2007-2008 

Area Planted Area Harvested State 

2007 2008 2007 2008 

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

ID 

MT 

ND 

WA 

US 

38.0 

87.0 

110.0 

68.0 

303.0 

40.0 

84.0 

100.0 

55.0 

279.0 

37.0 

85.0 

106.0 

67.0 

295.0 

39.0 

82.0 

96.0 

55.0 

272.0 

Austrian Winter Peas: Area Planted and Harvested by State 

and United States, 2007-2008 

Area Planted Area Harvested State 

2007 2008 2007 2008 

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

ID 

MT 

OR 

US 

6.0 

20.0 

3.0 

29.0 

5.0 

19.0 

2.5 

26.5 

5.0 

4.0 

2.0 

11.0 

4.0 

4.0 

0.8 

8.8 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

July 2008 16 NASS, USDA 

Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2007-2008 

(Domestic Units) 1

Area Planted Area Harvested Crop 

2007 2008 2007 2008 

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 3

 Flaxseed 

 Mustard Seed 

 Peanuts 

 Rapeseed 

 Safflower 

 Soybeans for Beans 

 Sunflower 

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 3

Potatoes & Misc. 

 Coffee (HI) 

 Ginger Root (HI) 

 Hops 

 Peppermint Oil 

 Potatoes, All 

 Winter 

 Spring 

 Summer 

 Fall 

 Spearmint Oil 

 Sweet Potatoes 

 Taro (HI) 4

4,020.0 

93,600.0 

3,760.0 

570.0 

2,761.0 

1,376.0 

7,718.0 

60,433.0 

44,987.0 

2,149.0 

13,297.0 

1,183.0 

354.0 

56.0 

1,230.0 

1.5 

180.0 

63,631.0 

2,068.0 

10,827.2 

10,535.0 

292.2 

1,268.8 

29.0 

1,526.9 

847.5 

303.0 

1,148.6 

11.5 

72.8 

53.7 

1,010.6 

100.6 

4,130.0 

87,327.0 

3,467.0 

605.0 

2,895.0 

1,190.0 

7,271.0 

63,457.0 

46,605.0 

2,655.0 

14,197.0 

1,008.0 

340.0 

67.0 

1,461.0 

0.5 

191.0 

74,533.0 

2,164.0 

9,246.0 

9,044.0 

202.0 

1,080.1 

26.5 

1,398.0 

847.0 

279.0 

1,057.3 

11.0 

69.2 

48.0 

929.1 

104.1 

3,508.0 

86,542.0 

6,071.0 

61,625.0 

21,670.0 

39,955.0 

1,505.0 

515.0 

2,748.0 

289.0 

6,805.0 

399.0 

51,011.0 

35,952.0 

2,112.0 

12,947.0 

1,163.0 

349.0 

52.8 

1,195.0 

1.0 

172.0 

62,820.0 

2,009.5 

10,489.1 

10,201.0 

288.1 

1,246.8 

879.6 

356.0 

11.0 

1,478.7 

811.3 

295.0 

6.4 

0.1 

30.9 

73.3 

1,129.7 

11.5 

70.2 

51.3 

996.7 

19.6 

97.5 

0.4 

3,640.0 

78,940.0 

60,439.0 

20,778.0 

39,661.0 

1,443.0 

2,879.0 

266.0 

6,405.0 

56,586.0 

40,252.0 

2,583.0 

13,751.0 

979.0 

333.0 

64.0 

1,426.0 

0.4 

183.0 

72,121.0 

2,062.5 

1,027.3 

871.5 

348.0 

8.8 

1,339.2 

807.8 

272.0 

38.1 

1,040.4 

11.0 

67.7 

45.5 

916.2 

100.8 

1

 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2008 crop 

year. 2

 Area planted for all purposes. 

3

 Acreage is not estimated. 

4

 Area is total acres in crop, not harvested acreage. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

July 2008 17 NASS, USDA 

Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2007-2008 

(Domestic Units) 1

Yield Production Crop Units 

2007 2008 2007 2008 

 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 

 Sunflower 

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 

" 

Tons 

" 

" 

" 

Bu 

" 

Cwt 

Bu 

" 

Tons 

Bu 

" 

" 

" 

Lbs 

Tons 

Bu 

Lbs 

" 

" 

" 

Bu 

Lbs 

Bales 

" 

" 

Tons 

" 

Lbs 

Cwt 

" 

" 

" 

" 

Lbs 

" 

" 

" 

Cwt 

" 

" 

" 

" 

Lbs 

Cwt 

Lbs 

60.4 

151.1 

17.5 

2.44 

3.35 

1.95 

60.9 

32.3 

7,185 

27.4 

74.2 

15.6 

40.5 

42.2 

33.9 

37.0 

1,250 

16.9 

603 

3,130 

1,300 

1,215 

41.2 

1,437 

879 

864 

1,419 

25.6 

34.1 

2,191 

1,155 

1,716 

1,960 

1,155 

1,170 

35,000 

1,949 

93 

397 

215 

282 

332 

410 

121 

185 

59.8 

64.4 

43.5 

46.3 

34.8 

36.8 

240 

289 

321 

211,825 

13,073,893 

106,328 

150,304 

72,575 

77,729 

91,599 

16,615 

197,456 

7,914 

504,993 

6,206 

2,066,722 

1,515,989 

71,686 

479,047 

1,453,830 

6,588.7 

5,904 

31,826 

3,740,650 

1,300 

208,995 

2,585,207 

2,888,555 

19,206.9 

18,355.1 

851.8 

31,912 

29,969 

779,899 

127 

25,371 

15,903 

3,408 

541 

7,500 

2,800 

60,253.1 

6,794 

448,407 

2,473 

19,820 

17,032 

409,082 

2,379 

18,082 

4,000 

217,819 

92,872 

2,460,686 

1,864,245 

89,873 

506,568 

2,640 

19,573 

14,627 

1

 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2008 crop 

year. 2

 Yield in pounds. 

3

 Yield is not estimated. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

July 2008 18 NASS, USDA 

Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 2006-2008 

(Domestic Units) 1

Production Crop Units 

2006 2007 2008 

 1,000 1,000 1,000 

Citrus 2

 Grapefruit 

 Lemons 

 Oranges 3

 Tangelos (FL) 

 Tangerines 

 Temples (FL) 3

Noncitrus 

 Apples 

 Apricots 

 Bananas (HI) 

 Grapes 

 Olives (CA) 

 Papayas (HI) 

 Peaches 

 Pears 

 Prunes, Dried (CA) 

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA) 

Nuts & Misc. 

 Almonds (CA) (shelled) 

 Hazelnuts (OR) (in-shell) 

 Pecans (in-shell) 

 Walnuts (CA) (in-shell) 

 Maple Syrup 

Tons 

" 

" 

" 

" 

" 

1,000 Lbs 

Tons 

Lbs 

Tons 

" 

Lbs 

Tons 

" 

" 

" 

Lbs 

Tons 

Lbs 

Tons 

Gals 

1,232 

980 

9,021 

63 

417 

32 

9,871.7 

44.5 

20,000.0 

6,377.2 

23.5 

28,700.0 

1,010.1 

842.0 

198.0 

21.5 

1,120,000 

43.0 

207,300 

346.0 

1,449 

1,627 

798 

7,626 

56 

361 

9,113.9 

88.5 

19,700.0 

7,018.0 

132.5 

33,400.0 

1,128.7 

873.0 

83.0 

12.1 

1,390,000 

35.5 

385,305 

325.0 

1,258 

1,566 

722 

10,182 

68 

490 

86.8 

1,097.2 

120.0 

1,500,000 

1,635 

1

 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2008 crop 

year, except citrus which is for the 2007-08 season. 2

 Production years are 2005-06, 2006-07, and 2007-08. 

3

 Temples included in oranges beginning with the 2006-07 season. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

July 2008 19 NASS, USDA 

Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2007-2008 

(Metric Units) 1

Area Planted Area Harvested Crop 

2007 2008 2007 2008 

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 4

 Flaxseed 

 Mustard Seed 

 Peanuts 

 Rapeseed 

 Safflower 

 Soybeans for Beans 

 Sunflower 

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 4

Potatoes & Misc. 

 Coffee (HI) 

 Ginger Root (HI) 

 Hops 

 Peppermint Oil 

 Potatoes, All 3

 Winter 

 Spring 

 Summer 

 Fall 

 Spearmint Oil 

 Sweet Potatoes 

 Taro (HI) 5

1,626,850 

37,878,980 

1,521,630 

230,670 

1,117,350 

556,850 

3,123,400 

24,456,630 

18,205,790 

869,680 

5,381,160 

478,750 

143,260 

22,660 

497,770 

610 

72,840 

25,750,830 

836,900 

4,381,660 

4,263,410 

118,250 

513,470 

11,740 

617,920 

342,970 

122,620 

464,830 

4,650 

29,460 

21,730 

408,980 

40,710 

1,671,370 

35,340,360 

1,403,060 

244,840 

1,171,580 

481,580 

2,942,500 

25,680,410 

18,860,580 

1,074,450 

5,745,380 

407,930 

137,590 

27,110 

591,250 

200 

77,300 

30,162,760 

875,750 

3,741,760 

3,660,020 

81,750 

437,110 

10,720 

565,760 

342,770 

112,910 

427,880 

4,450 

28,000 

19,430 

376,000 

42,130 

1,419,650 

35,022,680 

2,456,870 

24,939,020 

8,769,630 

16,169,390 

609,060 

208,420 

1,112,090 

116,960 

2,753,920 

161,470 

20,643,640 

14,549,410 

854,710 

5,239,520 

470,650 

141,240 

21,370 

483,600 

400 

69,610 

25,422,630 

813,220 

4,244,830 

4,128,240 

116,590 

504,570 

355,970 

144,070 

4,450 

598,420 

328,320 

119,380 

2,590 

30 

12,510 

29,660 

457,180 

4,650 

28,410 

20,760 

403,350 

7,930 

39,460 

150 

1,473,070 

31,946,230 

24,459,060 

8,408,650 

16,050,410 

583,970 

1,165,100 

107,650 

2,592,040 

22,899,790 

16,289,580 

1,045,310 

5,564,890 

396,190 

134,760 

25,900 

577,090 

160 

74,060 

29,186,650 

834,670 

415,740 

352,690 

140,850 

3,560 

541,960 

326,910 

110,080 

15,440 

421,040 

4,450 

27,400 

18,410 

370,780 

40,790 

1

 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2008 crop 

year. 2

 Area planted for all purposes. 

3

 Total may not add due to rounding. 

4

 Acreage is not estimated. 

5

 Area is total hectares in crop, not harvested hectares. 
 

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Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2007-2008 

(Metric Units) 1

Yield Production Crop 

2007 2008 2007 2008 

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 

 Sunflower 

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

3.25 

9.48 

39.26 

5.47 

7.51 

4.36 

2.18 

1.81 

8.05 

1.72 

4.66 

34.87 

2.72 

2.84 

2.28 

2.49 

1.40 

1.06 

0.68 

3.51 

1.46 

1.36 

2.77 

1.61 

0.99 

0.97 

1.59 

57.38 

76.38 

2.46 

1.29 

1.92 

2.20 

1.29 

1.31 

39.23 

2.18 

0.10 

44.49 

24.10 

31.65 

37.21 

46.00 

0.14 

20.79 

3.22 

2.31 

2.92 

3.11 

2.34 

2.48 

26.90 

32.40 

36.03 

4,611,940 

332,092,180 

96,459,140 

136,353,500 

65,838,930 

70,514,560 

1,329,560 

376,820 

8,956,450 

201,020 

12,827,410 

5,629,990 

56,246,960 

41,258,460 

1,950,970 

13,037,520 

659,450 

5,977,170 

149,970 

14,440 

1,696,730 

590 

94,800 

70,357,800 

1,310,230 

4,181,810 

3,996,350 

185,460 

28,950,080 

27,187,420 

353,760 

5,760 

1,150,810 

721,350 

154,580 

24,540 

3,400 

1,270 

27,330 

3,080 

20,339,400 

112,170 

899,020 

772,560 

18,555,650 

1,080 

820,190 

1,810 

4,742,450 

1,348,030 

66,968,900 

50,736,430 

2,445,940 

13,786,520 

119,750 

887,820 

663,470 

1

 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2008 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, 2006-2008 

(Metric Units) 1

Production Crop 

2006 2007 2008 

Metric tons Metric tons Metric tons 

Citrus 2

 Grapefruit 

 Lemons 

 Oranges 3

 Tangelos (FL) 

 Tangerines 

 Temples (FL) 3

Noncitrus 

 Apples 

 Apricots 

 Bananas (HI) 

 Grapes 

 Olives (CA) 

 Papayas (HI) 

 Peaches 

 Pears 

 Prunes, Dried (CA) 

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA) 

Nuts & Misc. 

 Almonds (CA) (shelled) 

 Hazelnuts (OR) (in-shell) 

 Pecans (in-shell) 

 Walnuts (CA) (in-shell) 

 Maple Syrup 

1,117,650 

889,040 

8,183,710 

57,150 

378,300 

29,030 

4,477,730 

40,350 

9,070 

5,785,250 

21,320 

13,020 

916,370 

763,880 

179,620 

19,500 

508,020 

39,010 

94,030 

313,890 

7,240 

1,475,990 

723,930 

6,918,190 

50,800 

327,490 

4,134,000 

80,250 

8,940 

6,366,620 

120,200 

15,150 

1,023,980 

791,930 

75,300 

10,980 

630,490 

32,210 

174,770 

294,840 

6,290 

1,420,650 

654,990 

9,236,960 

61,690 

444,520 

78,780 

995,320 

108,860 

680,390 

8,170 

1

 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2008 crop 

year, except citrus which is for the 2007-08 season. 2

 Production years are 2005-06, 2006-07, and 2007-08. 

3

 Temples included in oranges beginning with the 2006-07 season. 
 

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June Weather Summary

Torrential Midwestern rainfall in late May and early June pushed rivers to record-setting levels in parts of Illinois, 

Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin. On June 17, the Mississippi River from Keithsburg, Illinois, to Burlington, Iowa, 

surpassed crest records set in July 1993. Farther downstream, the Mississippi burst through several levees in Illinois, 

Iowa, and Missouri while climbing to its second- or third-highest level on record, behind July 1993 and April 1973, 

from Keokuk, Iowa (crested on June 17), to Winfield, Missouri (June 27). Many Mississippi River tributaries also 

flooded, with the Cedar River at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, surging 19.12 feet above flood stage on June 13 and eclipsing the 

previous record crest by a stunning 11.12 feet. Record flooding was also observed in several other watersheds, 

including parts of Indiana’s White River basin, Iowa’s Iowa River basin, and Wisconsin’s Kickapoo and Rock River 

basins. 

Heavy rain also pelted the east-central and southeastern Plains, although those areas avoided major flooding. 

Nevertheless, rain slowed fieldwork, including winter wheat harvesting. In contrast, crop conditions took a turn for the 

worse across the southern half of the High Plains, in spite of occasional showers, due to hot weather and pre-existing 

sub-soil moisture shortages. 

Crops and pastures also deteriorated during June across much of the South. Drought intensified in the western Gulf 

Coast region, including southern Texas, while showers were insufficient to prevent stress on rain-fed crops in most 

areas from the lower Mississippi Valley into the Southeast. Crop areas from Alabama to the Carolinas were especially 

vulnerable to drought stress due to lingering sub-soil moisture deficiencies following last year’s drought. However, 

much-needed precipitation developed across Florida, where rainfall curbed irrigation demands and reduced the wildfire 

threat. 

In California, however, a rash of lightning strikes on June 20-21 ignited more than 800 wildfires. For the remainder of 

the month, more than two dozen large wildfire complexes (100 acres or more) charred well over 200,000 acres of 

vegetation and shrouded northern and central California in smoke. Elsewhere in the West, late-month heat replaced 

cool conditions, especially across the northern half of the region. Although the heat promoted crop growth, topsoil 

moisture shortages stressed some Northwestern small grains. 

June Agricultural Summary 

The Corn Belt experienced excessive amounts of rainfall during the month, reaching up to 400 percent of normal in 

areas of southern Wisconsin. Temperatures in most of the Corn Belt averaged 2 to 4 degrees Fahrenheit below normal, 

except in the eastern and southern areas, where temperatures were normal to 2 degrees above normal. By June 8, 

eighty-nine percent of the planted corn acreage had emerged, 9 points behind last year and 6 points behind the 

5-year average. Emergence was behind normal in all States except Michigan, North Carolina, and Texas. By June 15, 

ninety-five percent of the corn acreage had emerged, 5 points behind last year and 3 points behind normal. In the Corn 

Belt, emergence was complete in Michigan and Ohio, but was incomplete elsewhere in the region. By June 22, corn 

was silking on 2 percent of the acreage, 2 points behind both last year and average. Silking progress was behind normal 

in the southern Corn Belt, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. By the end of the first week in June, 

60 percent of the corn acreage was rated good to excellent. Despite flooding in the eastern Corn Belt, condition ratings 

dropped only 3 points by June 15, and showed improvement the following week. As of June 29, sixty-one percent of 

corn acreage was rated good to excellent. 

The month of June brought excessive moisture to eastern Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Over the northeast corner of 

Oklahoma and southeast corner of Kansas, 8 to 12 inches of rain fell during the month. Farther west on the southern 

Great Plains, near normal rainfall amounts were recorded. In the western sorghum-growing areas, dry and warmer than 

normal weather prevailed. Sorghum planting was 8 points behind the previous year and 9 points behind the 

5-year average on June 7. Planting progress was behind the normal pace in most States. Significant delays existed in 

Illinois and Missouri due to excessive rainfall and standing water. By June 29, ninety-two percent of the crop was 

planted, 3 points behind last year and 2 points behind normal. Planting was at or behind normal in all States except 

Texas and planting was complete in the Delta. Heading progress reached 22 percent by June 29, one point behind last 

year but 1 point ahead of the 5-year average. On June 15, fifty percent of the crop was rated good to excellent. The 

condition rating remained stable throughout the remainder of the month, declining only 1 percentage point by June 29. 

In most areas of the northern Great Plains and isolated points west, rains of up to 4 inches were received. In the Great 

Lakes, excessive rainfall of up to 12 inches fell in southern Wisconsin. With the exception of above average 
 

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temperatures east of Lake Michigan, the northern tier of the country experienced below average temperatures during the 

month. In early June, oat heading was 4 points behind last year and 3 points behind normal. Acreage in all States was 

developing behind normal except in Pennsylvania and Texas. By month’s end, Ohio acreage gained momentum, 

developing ahead of the average heading pace. Elsewhere, due to late planting and excessive moisture, heading was 

between 7 and 36 percentage points behind. Oat acreage rated in good to excellent condition reached 61 percent in 

early June and increased to 65 percent by month’s end. 

During the first week of June, barley emergence was ahead of the 5-year average. As of the second week of June, 

acreage heading was 9 points behind last year and 7 points behind the 5-year average. Twenty-one percent of the crop 

was at or beyond the heading stage in Washington by June 15 while heading had just begun in Idaho. On June 22, 

development delays continued as barley heading reached 11 percent, 17 points behind the previous year and 11 points 

behind average. By month’s end, crop development remained behind average across all barley-producing States. 

Seventy-one percent of the crop was rated in good to excellent condition as of June 29. 

Throughout the Great Plains, 2 to 4 inches of rain fell in most areas during the month. Heading was 84 percent 

complete by June 8, behind last year and the 5-year average. Heading was at or behind normal in all States except 

Michigan. By June 15, heading was complete in many States but was 34 or more points behind in Idaho, Montana, and 

South Dakota, when compared with normal. Nationwide, 95 percent of the acreage was heading by June 22. Heading 

remained behind in Idaho, Montana, and South Dakota, despite significant progress during the week. By June 15, 

sixteen percent of the Nation’s acreage was harvested, 5 points ahead of last year’s pace but 3 points behind average. 

Harvest was more than 50 percent complete in Arkansas, California, North Carolina, and on the Southern Plains. By 

the end of the month, producers had reaped 36 percent of the crop, the same as last year but 12 points behind the 

5-year average. Through the Nation’s mid-section, where soggy fields remained, harvest progress was behind by 

month’s end in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Nearly half of the winter wheat crop remained in good to 

excellent condition through the month of June. 

Spring wheat growing areas remained cooler than average during the month of June, and scattered rains of up to 

4 inches fell in some areas. By June 8, emergence of spring wheat was complete in the Dakotas and nearly complete 

elsewhere. As of June 15, heading was underway in South Dakota and Washington and had just begun in Idaho. 

Development was delayed in all States, notably in Washington, as heading lagged the 5-year average by 25 percentage 

points. By June 29, twenty-eight percent of the spring wheat was at or beyond the heading stage, 25 points behind last 

year and 19 points behind the 5-year average. More than half of the acreage in South Dakota and Washington was 

headed or beyond. Crop development in all major spring wheat producing States lagged behind the average. By 

June 29, seventy-four percent of the spring wheat acreage was rated good to excellent. 

Cotton planting was nearly complete by June 15, two points ahead of last year and 1 point ahead of the average. 

Nine percent of the crop had reached the squaring stage by June 8, five points behind both last year and the average. 

Progress was delayed in most cotton-producing States, but was within 18 points of normal in all States. By June 29, 

nearly half of the planted acreage reached squaring, 1 point behind last year and 3 points behind the 5-year average. 

The most significant delay was in Tennessee, due to lack of soil moisture. Forty-five percent of the crop was rated in 

good to excellent condition by month’s end. 

Rainfall amounts up to 12 inches fell throughout the soybean growing area during the month of June with flooding 

occurring along the Mississippi River. Excessive moisture delayed planting and development. On June 8, planting was 

77 percent complete, 15 points behind last year and 12 points behind the 5-year average. Planting was behind in nearly 

all soybean-producing States and was significantly behind in Missouri, where excessive rain halted planting in many 

fields. By month’s end, however, progress had nearly caught up with last year’s planting progress. Only 4 points 

behind last year and 3 points behind the 5-year average, planting was nearly complete. Over half of the soybean crop 

had emerged by June 8, twenty-four and 18 points behind last year and the 5-year average, respectively. Acreage was 

emerging behind the usual pace in all States except Louisiana, Michigan, and North Dakota. Progress in Missouri 

remained furthest behind throughout the month. By month’s end, emergence reached 90 percent, nationally, 7 points 

behind last year and 6 points behind normal. Blooming was evident in the Delta and parts of the Corn Belt by June 22. 

Blooming was behind the normal pace in all States except Louisiana and Mississippi, largely due to initial planting 

delays. Condition of the soybean crop was rated 58 percent good to excellent at month’s end. 

Rice emergence was nearly complete by June 8, the same as last year but ahead of the 5-year average. Rice emergence 

was within 4 percentage points of the average in all States except California. By June 22, rice heading was underway in 
 

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Louisiana and Texas and development in all States was at or behind the 5-year average. By month’s end, 5 percent of 

the rice was at or beyond heading and all States remained behind average. On June 8, rice condition was rated 

72 percent good to excellent declining to 66 percent good to excellent by June 29. 

Sunflower producers had planted 68 percent of their acreage by June 8, two points ahead of last year but 2 points 

behind the 5-year average. Progress lagged last year and the average in all States except North Dakota. As the month 

progressed, North Dakota planting remained slightly ahead of normal. By month’s end, 95 percent of the Nation’s crop 

was seeded, 2 points behind both last year and normal. 

Peanut producers planted 94 percent of their acreage by June 8, seven points ahead of last year’s planting pace and the 

same as the 5-year average. Peanut pegging had begun by June 15, reaching 3 percent, 1 point ahead of last year, but 

3 points behind the 5-year average. The most significant delay was in Florida, where pegging was 9 points behind last 

year and 15 points behind the 5-year average. Pegging gained momentum by month’s end reaching 27 percent, 

11 points ahead of last year and 2 points ahead of the usual pace. Peanut condition was rated 49 percent good to 

excellent at month’s end. 

Crop Comments 

Oats: Production is forecast at 92.9 million bushels, 1 percent above last year’s record low 91.6 million bushels. If 

realized, this will be the second lowest production on record. Based on conditions as of July 1, the yield is forecast at 

64.4 bushels per acre, up 3.5 bushels from 2007. Growers expect to harvest 1.44 million acres for grain or seed, down 

4 percent from last year. If realized, this will be the smallest harvested area on record. 

The oat crop developed at a pace behind both last year and the 5-year average during June. As of June 29, only 

62 percent of the oat acreage was headed, 21 points behind last year’s pace and 15 points behind the 5-year average. 

With the exception of Texas, all of the 9 major oat-producing States were behind last year’s pace. As of June 29, 

sixty-five percent of the oat crop in the 9 major producing States was rated as good to excellent, compared with 

71 percent last year. Compared with 2007, yields are forecast to be higher or unchanged in all States except California, 

Iowa, Oregon, and the Dakotas. The largest increases are expected in Idaho, Kansas, and New York, with all three 

States forecasting yields more than 10 bushels higher than last year. 

Barley: Production for 2008 is forecast at 218 million bushels, 3 percent above 2007. Based on conditions as of 

July 1, the average yield for the U.S. is forecast at 59.8 bushels per acre, down less than 1 bushel from last year. 

Expected area to be harvested for grain or seed, at 3.64 million acres, is up 4 percent from 2007. In North Dakota, 

Montana, and Idaho, the top 3 barley-producing States, yields declined by 2, 1, and 2 bushels per acre, respectively. 

As of June 29, barley acreage was 29 percent headed, 29 points behind last year and 14 points behind the 

5-year average. Heading progress in all States trailed both last year and average. Seventy-one percent of the crop was 

rated good to excellent. 

Winter Wheat: Production is forecast at 1.86 billion bushels, up 3 percent from the June 1 forecast and up 23 percent 

from 2007. Based on July 1 conditions, the U.S. yield is forecast at 46.3 bushels per acre, up 1.0 bushel from last 

month and 4.1 bushels above last year. Expected grain area totals 40.3 million acres, up 12 percent from last year but 

unchanged from the Acreage report released on June 30, 2008. Harvest progress in the 18 major producing States was 

36 percent complete as of June 29. This was the same as last year’s progress but 12 points behind the 5-year average. 

Harvest progress was behind normal in all Hard Red Winter States except Oklahoma and Texas. Heavy rains during 

June in Kansas slowed harvest progress, which stood at 36 percent complete on June 29. In Nebraska, heavy rains and 

below normal temperatures during June slowed crop development to behind the normal pace. Disease problems were a 

concern in Nebraska and Kansas because of the continued rainfall. Crop development was also behind last year and the 

5-year average in Montana. 

Yield forecasts are equal to or higher than the previous month in all States in the Soft Red Winter (SRW) growing area 

except Illinois and Missouri. Elsewhere, harvest progress was close to the normal pace in most States in the southern 

portion of the growing area. In Missouri, heavy rains during the last part of June caused some lodging and reduced 

grain quality in the southwestern part of the State. 
 

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Wheat yield forecasts in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) are at or below the previous month. Wheat in Idaho and Oregon 

was starting to turn color. Crop development was behind the 5-year average in these areas. 

Durum Wheat: Production is forecast at 89.9 million bushels, up 25 percent from 2007. The U.S. yield is forecast at 

34.8 bushels per acre, 0.9 bushel above last year. Area harvested for grain is expected to total 2.58 million acres, up 

22 percent from last year. Seeding in Montana began on time due to warm temperatures and limited moisture and was 

complete by the beginning of June. In North Dakota, Durum wheat seeding began ahead of both last year and the 

five-year average. Growers in both States finished seeding the crop at or ahead of the average pace. Yield prospects 

and crop condition ratings are down from the previous year in Montana and North Dakota. In Montana, cooler than 

normal temperatures and adequate moisture during the beginning of June held crop development behind normal. Crop 

development is ahead of the normal pace in North Dakota, mostly due to warmer temperatures during the latter part of 

June. Harvest was nearly complete in California with yields reported to be better than a year ago. The Arizona harvest 

was 55 percent complete by June 29. 

Other Spring Wheat: Production is forecast at 507 million bushels, up 6 percent from 2007. The U.S. yield is 

forecast at 36.8 bushels per acre, down 0.2 bushel from last year. Area harvested for grain is expected to total 

13.8 million acres, up 6 percent from last year. 

Planting began earlier than normal in Montana and the Dakotas. Overall, twenty-eight percent of the crop was at or 

beyond the heading stage in the six major producing States as of June 29. This was 25 percentage points below last 

year and 19 points below the 5-year average. Yield prospects are up from the previous year in Minnesota and South 

Dakota, but down in Montana and North Dakota. In the Pacific Northwest (PNW), drier than normal weather during 

the spring allowed planting to progress near the normal pace. In Washington and Idaho, cool and wet weather during 

the last part of June held crop development behind the normal pace. 

Lentils: Planted area of lentils is estimated at 279,000 acres, up less than 1 percent from the March planting intentions 

but 8 percent below 2007. Harvested area is estimated at 272,000 acres, down 8 percent from last year. North Dakota’s 

planted area is estimated at 100,000 acres, down 9 percent from 2007. Planting started mid-April, remained ahead of 

last year's pace, and was essentially completed by mid-May. Montana growers planted 84,000 acres this year, 3 percent 

fewer than a year ago. During most of April and the beginning of May, Montana experienced light precipitation. From 

mid-May to mid-June, the State experienced above normal precipitation and below normal temperatures. Afterwards, 

below normal precipitation with above normal temperatures prevailed. Washington’s planted area is estimated at 

55,000 acres, down 19 percent from 2007. By mid-April, producers were able to begin planting. The temperatures 

were colder than normal but warmer spring-like weather finally arrived in May. A very unusual snowstorm in midJune set low temperature records throughout the region, however by the end of the week, temperatures returned to 

normal. 

Dry Edible Peas: Planted area of dry edible peas is estimated at 847,000 acres, down less than 1 percent from last 

year. Area for harvest, at 807,800 acres, is also down less than 1 percent from a year ago. Area planted in North 

Dakota, at 510,000 acres, is down 1 percent from 2007. Planting started in mid-April, remained ahead of last year's 

pace, and was essentially complete by mid-May. Montana dry edible pea growers planted 232,000 acres, down 

1 percent from a year ago. During most of April and into May, the State experienced light precipitation. From the 

middle of May until mid-June, the State had above normal precipitation and below normal temperatures. By late June, 

below normal precipitation with above normal temperatures were common. Washington and Oregon experienced a wet 

and cool start to the season, delaying planting. By mid-April, producers began planting and most growers were finished 

by the first week of June. 

Austrian Winter Peas: Planted area of Austrian winter peas is estimated at 26,500 acres, down 9 percent from 2007. 

Area harvested is forecast at 8,800 acres, down 20 percent from a year ago. Montana growers planted 19,000 acres, 

down 5 percent from 2007. Some producers shifted acreage from Austrian winter peas to yellow dry edible peas this 

season. There has been an increased interest in dry edible peas as a substitute for cattle feed. Many of the growers that 

planted Austrian winter peas will use most of the crop for hay or forage. Austrian winter pea planted acreage in Idaho 

and Oregon is down slightly from a year ago. 

Tobacco: U.S. all flue-cured tobacco production is forecast at 503 million pounds, down less than 1 percent from the 

2007 crop but 13 percent above two years ago. Area harvested, at 221,000 acres is 1 percent below a year ago but up 

4 percent from 2006. Yield per acre for flue-cured tobacco is forecast at 2,276 pounds, up 17 pounds from last year and 
 

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178 pounds above the 2006 yield. Forecasted yields for flue-cured tobacco in Georgia and Virginia increased from last 

year while the average yield is expected to decrease in North Carolina. Yield per acre is expected to remain unchanged 

from a year ago in South Carolina. 

In North Carolina, the leading flue-cured tobacco State, production is forecasted at 378 million pounds, up less than 

1 percent from the 2007 crop. North Carolina accounts for 75 percent of the total U.S. flue-cured tobacco production. 

Area harvested, at 168,000 acres is 1 percent above last year. Yield per acre is forecast at 2,250 pounds per acre, down 

20 pounds from 2007. Drought conditions were prevalent across the State with soil moisture rated 75 percent very 

short to short. However, the majority of the crop was rated in fair to good condition. 

Flue-cured tobacco production in South Carolina is forecast at 45.0 million pounds, down 2 percent from a year ago. 

Area harvested, at 20,000 acres, is 2 percent below 2007. Yield per acre is forecast at 2,250 pounds, unchanged from 

last year. The majority of the crop was rated in fair condition but low soil moisture affected plant growth. 

In Virginia, flue-cured tobacco production is forecast at 42.5 million pounds, up 4 percent from the 2007 crop. Area 

harvested, at 17,000 acres, is 6 percent below a year ago. Yield per acre is forecast at 2,500 pounds, 220 pounds above 

last year. Dry conditions since transplanting have stressed Virginia’s tobacco crop. Growers began irrigating at the end 

of June, with optimism for a good crop. The crop was rated in fair to good condition. 

Flue-cured tobacco production in Georgia is forecast at 37.6 million pounds, down 5 percent from a year ago. Area 

harvested at 16,000 acres, is 14 percent below 2007. Yield per acre is forecast at 2,350 pounds, 200 above last year. 

While dry conditions prevailed and soil moisture was short, the presence of tomato spotted wilt virus appeared to be 

relatively low. With disease pressure down, growers were expecting one of the best crops in years. 

All Potatoes: Potato growers across the United States planted an estimated 1.06 million acres of potatoes in all four 

seasons this year, down 8 percent from last year and 7 percent below 2006. Area for harvest, forecasted at 1.04 million 

acres, is down 8 percent from 2007 and 7 percent below 2006. 

Fall Potatoes: Area planted to fall potatoes for 2008 is estimated at 929,100 acres, down 8 percent from last year and 

7 percent below 2006. Harvested area is forecast at 916,200 acres, also down 8 percent from 2007 and 7 percent below 

2006. The decrease in planted acreage can partly be attributed to higher prices from competing crops, which influenced 

growers to plant crops other than potatoes. 

Idaho growers decreased planted acreage 14 percent from last year. Growers of potatoes for fresh sales were 

encouraged to decrease their 2008 planted acres by 20 percent from their 2004 base acres. The July 6 crop progress in 

Idaho was ahead of the 5-year average and crop conditions were 86 percent good to excellent. Washington producers 

planted 6 percent fewer acres than a year ago. Cool, wet conditions delayed planting in the northwest section of the 

State with Skagit County only having 80 percent of the crop planted by the end of June. Oregon growers decreased 

acreage 3 percent from last year and the crop was 1 to 2 weeks behind normal. Planted acres in Colorado dropped 

4 percent. A storm at the end of June caused wind and hail damage to some of the acres. Farmers were expecting the 

crop to recover by harvest time, but with reduced yields. Montana’s fall potato acres are down 4 percent and Nevada’s 

acres decreased 14 percent. California producers increased acreage by 10 percent and farmers in New Mexico planted 

15 percent more acres. 

North Dakota’s planted acreage declined 14 percent from last year. As of July 6, crop condition was rated 73 percent 

good to excellent, comparable to last year at the same time. When compared to 2007, planted acres decreased 4 percent 

in Minnesota, went up 5 percent in Michigan, and remained unchanged in Wisconsin. Ohio producers reduced acres 

22 percent from a year ago and growers in Nebraska decreased acreage 5 percent from last year. 

Maine’s planted area is down 4 percent from 2007. As of July 6, crop specialists in the State rated the crop in good to 

excellent condition due to frequent rains, warm days, and cool nights. Growers in New York planted 5 percent fewer 

acres than in 2007, acreage in Pennsylvania increased 5 percent, and Massachusetts’ planted acres decreased 4 percent. 

Rhode Island’s planted area is estimated at 500 acres, 100 acres below last year. 

Summer Potatoes: Production of summer potatoes is forecast at 14.6 million cwt, down 14 percent from 2007. 

Harvested area is estimated at 45,500 acres, 11 percent below last year. Average yield is forecast at 321 cwt per acre, 
 

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down 3 cwt from 2007. Growers in Colorado and Virginia are expecting an increase in this year’s crop while all other 

States are forecasting decreases from last year. 

Production in Colorado is expected to be up 47 percent from 2007 and Virginia is expecting a 16 percent increase in 

production from last year. Missouri forecasted a 53 percent decrease in production followed by Illinois and New 

Jersey, at 32 percent and 25 percent, respectively. Maryland is expecting production to be down 18 percent from 2007; 

Delaware’s production is expected to decrease by 12 percent; and production in Kansas is down 11 percent from last 

year. In California, summer potato production is down 11 percent from 2007 and Texas expects to see a decrease of 

9 percent from last year. 

In Texas, most growers experienced persistent hot, dry conditions with some reporting that harvest was complete. 

California growers dealt with drier than normal conditions, but most reported that crop quality was good overall with 

some expecting a late harvest. In Illinois and Missouri, cooler, wetter conditions negatively impacted yields. In 

Virginia, farmers experienced nearly ideal growing conditions with timely rains during the spring and hot weather in 

June. 

Peaches: The U.S. peach production forecast is 1.10 million tons, down 3 percent from 2007 but 9 percent above the 

2006 crop. Nineteen of the 28 Freestone peach estimating States expect increases in production from last year, while 

eight States decreased their production from the previous season, and one State showed no change. Freestone 

production, at 717,150 tons, is up 15 percent from last season. 

The California Clingstone crop is forecast at 380,000 tons, equal to the June 1 forecast but 24 percent below the 2007 

crop. California experienced an adequate number of chilling hours, thus benefitting the Clingstone crop. Weather 

during the bloom period was also favorable, however, unusually cold temperatures on April 19 and 20 resulted in 

significant frost damage. The largest impact was reported in the northern growing areas, with some growers reporting 

100 percent damage. There were also a large number of growers reporting losses in the Modesto area. However, fruit 

in the southern growing areas was not affected. The 2008 peach harvest began in Kingsburg on June 18, four days later 

than last year. Quality was reported to be very good. 

The California Freestone crop is forecast at 430,000 tons, equal to the June 1 forecast but 4 percent below the 2007 

crop. Weather during the bloom period was very accommodating, although cooler spring temperatures slowed 

maturity. The crop was reported to be of excellent quality, with good sizes. Harvest continued during June with July 

Flame, Sierra Rich, Ice Princess, Rich Lady, and Galaxy varieties being picked. 

In 2007, devastating cold temperatures in early April damaged peach orchards in the Atlantic States from New York to 

Georgia with production in the southeastern States affected the most. Conditions have been more conducive to peach 

production thus far this season. The South Carolina peach crop, at 55,000 tons, is down 15 percent from the June 1 

forecast but 42,500 tons above 2007. Conditions declined from the June 1 forecast with scattered hailstorms and 

drought-like conditions reported. Many peach producers reported a good crop, but some sustained damage from 

localized hailstorms. However, peach tree fruit set remained rather heavy and the potential for a good crop remained. 

Georgia’s peach crop is forecast at 35,000 tons, equal to the June 1 forecast but 169 percent above the frost-damaged 

2007 crop. Several days of freezing temperatures in late March and the first half of April damaged the crop. Losses 

were variable by varieties and orchard locations, but damage occurred mostly on early varieties across the State. Many 

areas, however, escaped the freeze and were expecting near normal production. 

Pennsylvania and New Jersey showed production increases from a year ago at 19 percent and 6 percent, respectively. 

Fruit set and overall conditions were reported as good in both States. 

Favorable conditions were reported throughout the southeastern, central, and mid-Atlantic States with production 

increases expected. Freezing temperatures in Michigan and hail damage in New York lowered production expectations 

by 22 percent and 10 percent, respectively. 

In Washington and Oregon, a cold, wet spring lowered production expectations. Washington’s production is expected 

to decrease 8 percent from a year ago, while Oregon producers are expecting a 27 percent decline. 
 

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California Grapes: California=s all grape production is forecast at 6.05 million tons, down 3 percent from a year ago. 

Wine type grapes account for 53 percent of California=s total production, raisin type grapes account for 34 percent, 

while the remaining 13 percent are table type grapes. Growers expected an average crop this year despite frost damage 

from unusually cold temperatures in mid-April. Lack of water was also a concern for growers in southern San Joaquin 

Valley. 

Wine type grape production is forecast at 3.20 million tons, down 3 percent from the 2007 crop. Bunch counts in the 

San Joaquin Valley were down slightly from 2007. Decreases were seen in Muscat of Alexandria, Barbera, Cabernet 

Sauvignon, Merlot, and Rubired, while the most significant bunch count increases were in Chenin Blanc and Viognier. 

Raisin type grape production is forecast at 2.05 million tons, down 4 percent from last year. Bunch counts of 

Thompson Seedless grapes in the Central and South San Joaquin Valley were up from last year. Berry size will be the 

determining factor in this year’s total crop production, however crop development was behind schedule. 

Table type grape production is expected to be 800,000 tons, up 1 percent from last year. Bunch counts were good for 

table grapes. However, with crop development behind schedule berry size was unknown. Overall, growers expected a 

good to average crop. 

Apricots: The final forecast for the 2008 apricot crop is 86,840 tons, down 2 percent from the 2007 crop but up 

95 percent from 2006. California’s 2008 apricot production, which represents 94 percent of the total 2008 U.S. apricot 

production, is projected to be 82,000 tons, down 6 percent from the June forecast but up 1 percent from 2007. Growers 

experienced near perfect weather during the bloom period. Frost damage in late April ruined some orchards, however, 

most were spared. Harvest began in mid-May and continued into early July. Fruit was expected to be high quality but 

small in size. Washington’s 2008 apricot production is forecast at 4,500 tons, down 38 percent from 2007 and 

13 percent below 2006. Low spring temperatures, along with a devastating mid-April frost, led to heavy bloom losses. 

Poor pollination during the bloom further exacerbated the reduction in yield. The 2008 production for Utah is 340 tons, 

up 31 percent from 2007 and up 21 percent from 2006. While frost from a mid-April freeze damaged trees in the State, 

most of the orchards received optimal weather during growth. 

Almonds: California’s 2008 almond production is forecast at a record 1.50 billion pounds, shelled basis, up 3 percent 

from the May forecast and 8 percent above last year’s crop. Bearing acreage, at 660,000 acres, increased 7 percent 

from 2007. The average yield is forecast at a record 2,270 pounds per acre, up 10 pounds per acre from last year’s 

record high yield of 2,260 pounds. Almond set was very strong. This year’s bloom arrived three weeks later than 

normal, but was nearly perfect. It progressed quickly, lasting only 10 days as opposed to the average three weeks. 

Overlapping bloom between varieties was outstanding, resulting in good cross-pollination, and there was an adequate 

supply of bees to pollinate the crop. Almond tree limbs in many locations were bowing under the weight of the heavy 

crop 

Papayas: Hawaii fresh papaya production is estimated at 2.79 million pounds for May 2008, up 7 percent from April 

and 18 percent higher than the comparable month a year ago. Total area in crop for May is estimated at 2,020 acres, up 

slightly from April but 5 percent lower than May 2007. Harvested area totaled 1,425 acres, relatively unchanged from 

the previous month but 8 percent higher than May 2007. Warm, sunny weather continued into May. Some growers 

prepared fields for planting, however, schedules were delayed due to reduced seed availability. 

Grapefruit: The forecast of the 2007-08 U.S. grapefruit crop is 1.57 million tons, up 1 percent from the June 1 

forecast but 4 percent lower than the previous season. Florida's grapefruit production is forecast at 26.6 million boxes 

(1.13 million tons), virtually unchanged from the June forecast but 2 percent below last season. The all white grapefruit 

forecast is 9.00 million boxes (383,000 tons), unchanged from June’s forecast but 3 percent below last season’s final 

utilization. Florida’s colored grapefruit forecast, at 17.6 million boxes (748,000 tons), is up 1 percent from the June 

forecast but 2 percent below the 2006-07 final utilization. Grapefruit harvest in Florida was virtually complete with 

97 percent of the rows being harvested this season. 

In Texas, grapefruit production is forecast at 6.10 million boxes (244,000 tons), down 5 percent from the April 1 

forecast and 14 percent lower than last season. Grapefruit harvest was complete in Texas. California’s grapefruit 

forecast is 5.60 million boxes, up 12 percent from the previous forecast and 2 percent higher than the 2006-07 season. 

Harvest of Star Ruby grapefruit was half over and expected to continue throughout July. In Arizona, grapefruit 

production is forecast at 100,000 boxes (3,000 tons), down 33 percent from the April 1 forecast but unchanged from last 
 

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season. Many grapefruit were left unharvested due to low demand. 

Tangerines: The U.S. tangerine crop is forecast at 490,000 tons, up 5 percent from the June forecast and 36 percent 

higher than the final utilization in 2006-07. Florida's tangerine crop is forecast at 5.50 million boxes (261,000 tons), 

unchanged from June’s forecast but 20 percent higher than the 2006-07 utilization of 4.60 million boxes. The later 

maturing Honey tangerine forecast finished at 2.90 million boxes, which equaled the record crop of 2003-04. 

California’s tangerine forecast is 5.70 million boxes (214,000 tons), up 12 percent from April and 63 percent higher 

than last season. This forecast is the highest on record. Tangerine harvest was complete with most growers rebounding 

from the devastating freeze that occurred in January 2007. Arizona’s tangerine forecast, at 400,000 boxes (15,000 tons) 

is unchanged from the April forecast and 33 percent higher than the final utilization in 2006-07. 

Lemons: The forecast for the 2007-08 U.S. lemon crop is 722,000 tons, up 3 percent from the April 1 forecast but 

down 10 percent from 2006-07. California’s forecast is 17.5 million boxes (665,000 tons), up 3 percent from the 

previous forecast but 5 percent lower than last season. Harvest continued in the south coastal region with some growers 

delaying harvest to increase fruit size. The forecast for Arizona is 1.50 million boxes (57,000 tons), unchanged from 

April’s forecast but 40 percent lower than last season. 

Tangelos: Florida’s tangelo forecast is 1.50 million boxes (68,000 tons), unchanged from the June 1 forecast but 

20 percent above the 2006-07 final utilized production. Tangelo harvest was 

complete. 

Florida Citrus: Temperatures throughout the month followed seasonal patterns, reaching the upper 80s to lower 90s 

with some days reaching into the mid 90s. Afternoon and evening rainfall was prevalent in all areas, benefitting fruit 

growth and trees with new foliage. During a few of the wettest periods, reported rainfall amounts reached up to 

2 inches in a single day. 

The new fruit for next season ranged from golf ball size on oranges up to baseball size on grapefruit, typical for this 

time of year. Production activities included spraying, mowing, hedging and topping, brush removal, and resetting. 

Many growers pushed trees with greening, while some applied preventive treatments. Some growers combined efforts 

and applied psyllid control aerially. 

Weekly utilization of oranges held up at over three million boxes up to the last week of the month. Grapefruit harvest 

was relatively over at the beginning of the month, with small amounts of colored grapefruit trickling in each week. 

Overall the crop looked good, as growers planned for and assessed next season’s crop. 

Arizona Citrus: The citrus season came to a close at the end of June. Four of the five packers in the State had 

completed operations by April. One packer continued operations through mid-June. Fewer navels and grapefruit were 

packed than anticipated, while Valencia packing increased. 

Texas Citrus: Most producers reported that the Citrus crop was smaller than expected. Grapefruit was doing well 

overall. Some producers reported damage from the December freeze. 

California Citrus: Citrus growers worked to control diseases, insects, and weeds. Groves were irrigated and foliar 

nutrients were applied. Some growers treated groves for thrips. Fruit drop occurred as a result of the recent high 

temperatures. Some citrus growers planted new trees. Navel orange harvest was winding down and quality was good, 

though more fruit was destined for the processing market. Valencia oranges, lemons, and grapefruit were also 

harvested. 

California Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts: Grape vines formed bunches while irrigation in orchards and vineyards 

continued due to the dry conditions. Grape producers managed irrigation closely given the water shortage. Sulfur 

dusting and thinning of bunches on table grapes was ongoing. Stone fruit and pomegranate growers irrigated and 

sprayed to control weeds, diseases, and insects. Thinning of stone fruit was still taking place in some areas. The stone 

fruits harvested during June included cherries, apricots, apriums, peaches, plums, pluots, Flavorella plumcots, and 

nectarines. Spring blackberry, blueberry, boysenberry, raspberry, and strawberry harvests continued. Pomegranate and 

persimmon bloom was winding down. Figs were harvested in Merced County. Olive bloom was ending and trees were 

forming fruit. Olive growers evaluated fruit set. Irrigation in nut groves continued due to dry conditions and walnuts 
 

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were treated for codling moth. Limb breakage was observed on some walnut trees due to the heavy set. Almonds also 

showed a heavy set. Almonds were sprayed for hull split and treated for mites.
 

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Reliability of July 1 Crop Production Forecasts

Wheat Survey Procedures: Objective yield and farm operator surveys were conducted between June 21 and July 7 to 

gather information on expected yield as of July 1. The objective yield survey was conducted in 10 States that 

accounted for 69 percent of the 2007 winter wheat production. Farm operators were interviewed to update previously 

reported acreage data and seek permission to randomly locate two sample plots in selected winter wheat fields. The 

counts made within each sample plot depended upon the crop's maturity. Counts such as number of stalks, heads in late 

boot, and number of emerged heads were made to predict the number of heads that would be harvested. The counts are 

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

subtracted to obtain a net yield. The plots are revisited each month until crop maturity when the heads are clipped, 

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

year harvesting loss. 

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

interviewers. Approximately 10,600 producers were interviewed during the survey period and asked questions about 

the probable yield on their operation. These growers will continue to be surveyed throughout the growing season to 

provide indications of average yields.

Orange Survey Procedures: The orange objective yield survey for the July 1 forecast was conducted in Florida, 

which accounts for nearly 75 percent of the U.S. production. Bearing tree numbers are determined at the start of the 

season based on a fruit tree census conducted every other year, combined with ongoing review based on administrative 

data or special surveys. From mid-July to mid-September, the number of fruit per tree is determined. In September and 

subsequent months, fruit size measurement and fruit droppage surveys are conducted, which combined with the 

previous components, are used to develop the current forecast of production. Arizona, California, and Texas conduct 

grower and packer surveys on a quarterly basis in October, January, April, and July. California also conducts objective 

measurement surveys in September for navel oranges and in March for Valencia oranges. 

Wheat 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 Field Office submits their 

analysis of the current situation to the Agricultural Statistics Board (ASB). The ASB uses the survey data and the State 

analyses to prepare the published July 1 forecasts.

Orange Estimating Procedures: State level objective yield estimates for Florida oranges were reviewed for errors, 

reasonableness, and consistency with historical estimates. Reports from growers and packers in Arizona, California, 

and Texas were also used for setting estimates. These four States submit their analyses of the current situation to the 

Agricultural Statistics Board (ASB). The ASB uses the survey data and the State analyses to prepare the published 

July 1 forecast. 

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

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

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. 

End-of-season orange estimates will be published in September’s Citrus Fruits Summary. The orange production 

estimates are based on all data available at the end of the marketing season, including information from marketing 

orders, shipments, and processor records. Allowances are made for recorded local utilization and home use. 

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

Error," a statistical measure based on past performance, is computed. The deviation between the July 1 production 

forecast and the final estimate is expressed as a percentage of the final estimate. The average of the squared percentage 

deviations for the latest 20-year period is computed. The square root of the average becomes statistically the "Root 

Mean Square Error." Probability statements can be made concerning expected differences in the current forecast 

relative to the final end-of-season estimate, assuming that factors affecting this year's forecast are not different from 

those influencing recent years. 

The "Root Mean Square Error" for the July 1 winter wheat production forecast is 1.7 percent. This means that chances 

are 2 out of 3 that the current winter wheat production will not be above or below the final estimate by more than 

1.7 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not exceed 3.0 percent. 

Differences between the July 1 winter wheat production forecast and the final estimate during the past 20 years have 
 

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averaged 23 million bushels, ranging from 1 million to 65 million bushels. The July 1 forecast has been below the final 

estimate 9 times and above 11 times. This does not imply that the July 1 winter wheat forecast this year is likely to 

understate or overstate final production. 

The "Root Mean Square Error" for the July 1 orange production forecast is 1.3 percent. This means that chances are 

2 out of 3 that the current orange production forecast will not be above or below the final estimate by more than 

1.3 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not exceed 2.3 percent. 

Differences between the July 1 orange forecast and the final estimates during the past 20 years have averaged 

111,000 tons, ranging from 18,000 tons to 370,000 tons. The July 1 forecast for oranges has been below the final 

estimate 9 times and above 11 times. The difference does not imply that the July 1 forecast this year is likely to 

understate or overstate final production. 
 

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Information Contacts 

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

contact for additional information. 

Jeff Geuder, Chief .................................................................................................................... (202) 720-2127 

Field Crops Section 

Lance Honig, Head ............................................................................................. (202) 720-2127 

Todd Ballard - Wheat, Rye................................................................................. (202) 720-8068 

Shiela Corley - Cotton, Cotton Ginnings............................................................ (202) 720-5944 

Don Gephart - Hay, Oats, Sorghum....................................................................(202) 690-3234 

Ty Kalaus - Corn, Proso Millet, Flaxseed........................................................... (202) 720-9526 

Dawn Keen - Crop Weather, Barley, Sugar Crops .............................................(202) 720-7621 

Anthony Prillaman - Peanuts, Rice.....................................................................(202) 720-7688 

Travis Thorson - Soybeans, Sunflower, Other Oilseeds..................................... (202) 720-7369 

Fruits, Vegetables & Special Crops Section 

Jorge Garcia-Pratts, Head ................................................................................... (202) 720-2127 

Leslie Colburn - Berries, Grapes, Maple Syrup, Tobacco .................................. (202) 720-7235 

Debbie Flippin - Fresh and Processing Vegetables, 

Onions, Strawberries .......................................................... (202) 720-2157 

Mike Jacobsen - Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Cranberries, 

Plums, Prunes .....................................................................(202) 720-4288 

Doug Marousek - Floriculture, Nursery, Tree Nuts............................................(202) 720-4215 

Dan Norris - Austrian Winter Peas, Dry Edible Peas, 

 Lentils, Mint, Mushrooms, Peaches, Pears, 

 Wrinkled Seed Peas................................................................... (202) 720-3250 

Faye Propsom - Citrus, Tropical Fruits............................................................... (202) 720-5412 

Faye Propsom - Dry Beans, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes........................................(202) 720-4285 

Kim Ritchie - Hops............................................................................................. (360) 902-1940 
 

 

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