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

DRY PEAS: The 1964 production forecast of dry peas is 4.5 million bags
(100 pounds clean basis), 5 percent below last year's crop

but 16 percent above average. The forecast is up nearly 5 percent from

expectations a month earlier because of improved prospects in Idaho.

The expected yield of 1,441 pounds per acre is below last year's
record level of 1,493 pounds but above the average of 1,249 pounds. Above
average yields are expected in each of the States except North Dakota
and Oregon.

Below normal temperatures benefited the pea crop in Washington, the
leading dry pea producing State, but occasional periods of high tempera-
tures and contrasting late June frosts reduced yields in some areas.
Prospects are unchanged from a month earlier for the State. July pre-
cipitation along with cool temperatures generally favored dry peas in
North Idaho, where about four-fifths of the State's acreage is located.
Improved yields more than offset reduced prospects in South Idaho where
high temperatures in July caught much of the acreage in bloom. Harvest~-
ing of the crop was underway only on a limited scale in the Northwest by
the latter part of July.

PEANUTS: The 1964 production of peanuts is forecast at 1,939 million
pounds, 4 percent less than the 2,022 million pounds produced

in 1963, but 11 percent above average. Production in the Virginia~

Carolina area is expected to reach 596 million pounds, about 4 percent

above 1963. In the Southeast area, indicated production at 1,016 million

pounds is down 5 percent from 1963. Production in the gouthwest is

estimated at 327 million pounds about 15 percent below last year's outtura.

The acreage of peanuts to be harvested for nuts this year is estimated
at 1,380,300 acres. This is 2 percent below the 1,409,200 acres harvested
for nuts last year and 4 percent below average. The decline from last
year is mainly attributed to a 12-percent decline in the Texas acreage
and a l-percent smaller acreage in Virginia. Partially offsetting these
declines are slightly larger acreages for harvest in Georgia, Oklahoma ,
and New Mexico.

In the Virginia-Carolina area, the crop generally got off to a good
start, though growth of peanuts in some localities was slowed by moisture
shortage during May and June. However, July rainfall was ample in all
areas and as of August 1, a record yield of 2,137 pounds per acre was in
prospect.

In the Southeastern area, early spring weather was unfavorable for
field work and peanuts were planted a little later than norml. Seed
germination was good, and excellent stands were obtained in most areas.
Moisture supplies on August 1 were ample and prospects were excellent.
The forecast yield of 1,376 pounds per acre is second only to the 2,445
pounds obtained under ideal conditions last season.

The irrigated crop in the Southwest was making good progress on
August 1, but prospects for the dryland acreage were very poor. The aver-
age condition reported by farmers was the lowest since 1957. In the im-
portant Cross Timbers area of Texas, dry soils prevented farmers from
planting all of their intended acreage, and on August 1 vain was badly
needed to maintain growth on emerged plantings. Short moisture supplies
were also slowing growth in the Hughes and Bryan County areas of Oklehom.

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-——— Xield per secre Lk Production
State Average ; Indicated ; Average ; 1963 ; Indicated
1958-62 1958-62 1964
1,000 1,000 1,000
Bushels Bushels Bushels bushels bushels bushels
N.Y. : 32.6 35.5 37.0 7,107 6,958 = "7,252
NJ. : 32.6 27.5 34.5 1,420 62 1,
Pa. 1 28.8 3h ao SEO 15,019 _ _ 24854 _ ah he
Ohio 27 7 30.7 70 33.0 1, 53,276 — “45, 3h2
Ind. t 32.3 4.0 36.5 39,727 54,530 50,480
mu. t 31.0 40.0 37.0 50,759 71,400 = 68,672
Mich. t 34.0 Pe ho.o ’ 10,260 40,720
Wis. 1 35-7 B00) 30 OT _ 2 68 _ _ 1 5AL
Minn. : Bel 23.5 BS 329 286
Towa 25.7 - 27.5 28.0 2,989 2,612 2,520
Mo. 2 27.8 32.5 32.5 36,869 38,708 47,202
N.Dak. 2 — --- 20.0 -- wes 880
8.Dak. A 21.2 19.0 26.0 11,265 9,785 14,196
Nebr. 25.5 21.5 25.0 79,858 63,490 73,825
Kans. 3 2525 5 239 257,679 _ _ 185,480 _ 21k,201
Del. 2 7 B76 28.0 5 870 5 7710
Ma. 26.8 28.5 30.0 3,91. 3,933 4,230
Va. 25.2 22.5 30.0 6,080 4,028 6,450
W.Va. 25.2 25.0 25.5 607 475 5
N.C. 2h.7 26.5 28.0 8,127 6,228 7,896
S.C. : 23.1 27.0 .0 2,850 1,890 2,380
Ga. 24.3 28.0 30.0 y 1,902 es 2,280
Fla. 25.0 27-0 _ 25.0 TTS W5__ 1,050_
. . rot 32.0 Wa W350 Patt
28.0 30.0 3,199 3,500 4,860
23.5 27.0 1,412 916 1,647
31.0 29.0 1,166 1,302 44437
31.0 33.0 3,617 5,208 14,685
28.0 27.0 782 1,484 1,566
21.0 23.0 EE ak pea 93,334
17.5. _ _ _ 20-5 _ _ _£ — — 40,628 _ 61,848 _
26.0° — ooo W206 495168 ~ “51562
35.0 35.5 19,139 24,045 21,229
21.0 23.0 5,143 4,431 4,762
12.5 15.5 55,677 21,438 30,302
19.0 16.0 4,892 3,800 2,624
44.0 46.0 2,154 1,188 1,472
22.5 22.0 3,088 3,285 3,608
40.0 40.0 134 160 160
38.0 39.0 61,323 66,614 67,665
37-5 34.0 23,425 26,625 24,378
36 NO 250 8526 PO _ 8,000
26.1 27.0 1,019,570 904,828 1,012,409



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

most of the area continued critically dry. July rainfall was also light in
Kentucky and Tennessee, where August 1 pasture condition was reported 15-16
points below a year earlier, In Alabama and Mississippi, ample rainfell and
below-normal temperatures during July produced unusually good sumer pasture
feed.

In the West, August 1 pasture condition was reported above the 5-year
average for the date in all States except Colorado, New Mexico, and California,
duly rainfall wes insignificant in California and below normal in most of the
Mountain States, but irrigated pastures and higher elevation ranges continued
to provide good feed, General rains in Arizona late in July improved prospects
for fall grazing. In the Northwest, pasture feed continued plentiful during
July west of the Cascades, but dryland pastures at lower elevations in eastern
Washington and Oregon made little grewth.

POULTRY AND EGG PRODUCTION: Egg production during July is estimated at 5,350

million eggs, 2 percent more than July 1963 and
®@ record high for the month. Seasonally, July output was down 1 percent from
June as compared with a usual 3 percent decline. Layer numbers during July
were up 1 percent from a year earlier but down fractionally fram the previous
month, Rate of lay for July was a Tecord high for the month, but adjusted
for number of days was down 4 percent from June. Aggregate egg production,
January through July, is 2 percent greater than during the corresponding
months of 1963.

Egg production was a record high for July in the South Atlantic and South
Central regions while the West recorded the highest output for any month.
Compared with a year earlier, duly production was up 4 percent in the West,

7 percent in the South Atlantic, and 8 percent in the South Central region.
In the North Atlantic region production was up slightly from last July but
12 percent below the record levels of the mid-fifties. In the East and West
North Central regions, July output was down 4 and 5 percent, respectively,
from 1963 - sharply below the level of the mid-forties and a continuation of
the decline in production by farm flocks.

Production per layer averaged 18.62 eggs during July, highest of record
for the month and down less than usual from June. Compared with a year
earlier, rate of lay was up in all regions except the West North Central.
Increases were 2 percent in the North Atlantic and South Atlantic, 1 percent
in the South Central and West, and slightly in the East North Central, ‘The
decrease in the West North Central was less than lpercent.The nationalrate of
lay per 100 layers on Aug. 1 averaged 58.6 eggs, also a record high for the date
Production held up very well on August 1, although hot weather prevailed over
much of the country.

The Nation's laying flock during July averaged 287.4 million birds, a
l-percent increase from July last year but down slightly from June 1964, On
August 1 layers numbered 288.0 million birds, up slightly from July 1, 1964,
and 1 percent above August 1 last year. Average mumber of layers during
July and on August 1 comtinucd at a record high in the South Atlantic and
Western States.

Pullets not of laying age on August 1, 1964 are estimated at
103,230,000, down 3 percent from a year earlier and a
record low for the date. Regionally, decreases of

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SORGHUM GRAIN

: > 1,000 ~ T,000
:Bushels Bushels Bushels bushels bushels bushels bushels bushels bushels
N.Y. 1 bd 27.0 28,0 438 5b0 532 =< — carers
NJ. 23.0 22.0 23.0 2h9 231 299 ---
Pa. 124.4 26,0 27.0 456 kko 432 - ---
Ohio 2 22.3 26.0 25.0 626 676 uqsS wee wee ---
Ind. : 20,8 24.0 22,0 1,230 1,296 924 1,003 680 115
Tl. =: 19.3 21,0 21.0 1,120 1,176 B19 652 320 348
Mich, 21.2 23.0 2h.o 861 1,012 984 a — -
Wis, 116.9 22,0 20,0 4o7 660 640 --- wee wee
Mim, :19.0 19,0 19.0 1,266 1,501 1,539 --- --- Seated
Towa 18.4 20,0 = 21.0 153 120 126k ah6 540 1,600
Mo. 18.2 21.0 21.0 721 3 630 17,432 10,450 9,765
N,Dak. : 19.1 21.0 22,0 6,928 8,379 10,978 -2- -.- ==
S.Dek. ; 19.0 15.5 19,0 4,008 «243k 3,154 5,074 = 7,52 6, 405
Nebr, 26.3 1.0 15.5 2,905 1,822 2,480 78,038 102,406 97,608
Kans. 16.6 12.5 15.0 2,508 1,625 2,145 135,405 144,300 86,580
Del, : 20.4 21.0 21.0 2he 231 252 --- --
Ma, 20.5 23.0 26.0 36k 437 572 --- ---
Va. 19.2 18.0 21,0 361 378 609 234 304
N.C, :16.0 17.5 19.0 303 315 380 1,833 2,460
8.0. 16.2 18.5 20,0 273,352 560 135-162
Ga. 116.2 20.0 19.5 309 Sho 702 290 336
ky. 118.4 19.0 20,0 2ak7 209 200 416 h95
Tenn, : 15,2 16,5 17.0 158 U8 187 680 630
Ala. --- wee we — — --- 312 468
Miss, : --- --- o-- o-- wee -_ 455 455
Ark, pote --- pool --- =o --- 150 ee
La, bose --- tel --- --- ated 78
Okla. : 1.2 1.0 125 819 159 975 19,633 21,830
Texas =: 13.9 12.5 15.0 321 338 525 239,690 245,310
Mont. : 17.9 17.0 20,0 she 374 420 - ---
Ideho +: 29.8 31.0 35.0 217 279 280 - ane
Wyo. : 16,6 15.0 17,0 106 105 lo2 are ---
Colo, +: 14,5 9.5 12.0 817 304 600 9,66h 9, 242
N,Mex. :  -«- --- wee wee --- --- 8,881 13,630
Ariz, oo: --- oe wee -- wee e-e 6,260 6,901
Wash, : 19.6 20.5 19.0 2,026 1,681 1,558 --- —
Oreg. : 19,4 24.0 25.0 392 360 325 --- ---
Calif. : me a Lh 202 _ 5,750.

U.S. 318.4 18.3 19.5 32,518 29,407 34,404 5k9,105 583,466 473,002


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

SOYBEANS: The 1964 soybean production forecast is 748 million bushels,
based on conditions as of August 1, nearly 7 percent larger

than last year's record high and nearly one-fourth larger than average.

The bumper crop is the result of a record large acreage for harvest,

because indicated yields are slightly below last year. The U.S,

yield per acre of 24,2 bushels is down from the 24.5 bushels last year

but above the average of 24,1 bushels,

Condition of the soybean crop showed considerable variation. By
areas, the yields in the North Central region are expected to be dom
from last year, but above average, Prospective yields in the South
Atlantic area are above both last year and average, while the expected
yields in the North Atlantic and South Central States are up from last
year but below average.

In the main producing North Central States conditions varied con-
siderably, with best conditions in an area including Iowa and States
eastward to Ohio, A lack of moisture coupled with high temperatures
have limited prospects in most other areas of the region. Develop-
ment progessed rapidly during July in areas which had sufficient
moisture, Over 60 percent of the Ohio crop had nods forming as of
August 1 which is about two days ahead of ‘last: year
and five doys ahead of normal. In Indiana excellent
growth was made and about 60 percent of the acreage has set pods.
Illinois conditions vary as beans in the central and northern areas
made rank growth and had a good set of pods while in the southern third
of the State growth and development has been limited by lack of mois-
ture and high temperatures, About three-fourths of the State's acre-
age was podded, vell ahead of average, In Minnesota, where develop-
ment is slightly behind last year, rain is needed to help growth and
set of pods. In Iowa moisture was generally adequate, promoting good
to excellent development, although some north central and northeast
areas are dry. Progress is about the same as last year with most of
the crop showing bloom and nearly three-fifths podding. Hot dry weather
has damaged Missouri's crop.

July rainfall alleviated dry conditions and boosted prospects in
the Atlantic Coast States. Generally, the crop made good to excellent
development during July in these States although progress is still some~
what late in many areas as a result of delayed plantings in June due
to dry soil conditions and later by excessive moisture,

A lack of moisture through most of the South Central area coupled
with high temperatures in some sections limited growth and development.
Current yield prospects in most of the area are somevhat above last
year's drought reduced crop but below average in each of the States
except Kentucky and Louisiana. The effect of dry weather is most sig-
nificant in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma. Prospects are ex-
tremely variable in Arkansas. The hot, dry weather that persisted in
July over most of the State hampered growth on a large acreage although
early planted fields under irrigation or in local areas receiving
sufficient rainfall are doing well. Development of the crop in the
region ranges from just beginning to bloom in Louisiana to approxi-
mately two-thirds blooming and over one-fourth podding in Kentucky
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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA
PEANUTS HARVESTED FOR NUTS 1/

Pounds Pounds
2,030 2,200
Ne. 0 tl 6 8 2,060 _ _ 2,100 _
TOTAL (Va.=
N.C. area) 2 2 0K9 2 BT
5.C. 1,140 1,250
Ga, 1,560 1,450
Fla. 1,390 1,450
Ala. 1,215 1,200
Miss: tle LLL 8 OL Hes B50
TOTAL (S.E.
area) Laas 1,376 _
. 1,450 1, 300
Texas 730 650
NeMexe th TL RL 8 IB 22550_ 2,400 _
TOTAL (S.W.
area) = s_ NN 322362 A 978 QOL
UNITED 77 ~
STATES i 2 4HO_ _ _ ay '09.2 1,380.3 _ A, 20 2335 _ _ 2,405 _

TOTAL (Va.-

N.C, area) :__ 507,828 573,
S.C. : RB, 12,5
Ga. : 569, 324 745, 680
Fla. : 56,272 68,110
Ala. t 200, 706 236,925
Miss. Moe 2,230 eee eee eee 1,700.
TOTAL (8.2. : 510,858 ost
area. 2 1, 9
Okla. pT 7 Tysbon 7 YBor
Texas : 219,128 195,640 153,400
N.Mex. woo AB2 LL 1838608 38,720 _ _ _
TOTAL (S.W.
area) to. 378% 383,650 _§_~__ 326,820_ _
UNITED :
STATES ___ i _ _ (le 747,557 _ _ __ | 2,082,285 _ 1,32 322

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

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

: bushels bushels bushels bushels
Conn. : 5h 55 58 62
N.Y. : 651 630 720 900
Pa. : 120 120 100 150
Mich. 2 1, hho 1,500 1,300 2,200

3 ho

: Tons Tons Tons Tons

Wash., all : 105,150 109,250 137,500 118,750
Bartlett t 72,000 78,000 95 ,000 85,000
Other : 33,150 31,250 42,500 33,750
Oreg., all : 127,750 156,250 85 ,000 125,000
Partlett : 55 950 135750 35,000 57,500
Other : 72,800 82,500 50,000 67,500
Calif., all : 368,400 380,000 183,000 363,000
Bartlett + 334,400 348,000 160,000 335,000
Other : 34,000 32,000 23,000 28,000

3 States, all : 601,300 645 ,500 405 500 606, 750
Bartlett : 462,350 499,750 290,000 477,500

—— Other ____ __ t_ 138,950._ _ 145 ,750_ _ _ 115,500 _ _ 129,250. _

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

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

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

1,000

pounds
2,000

3,000

12,000 8,380 17,000 5,000

1,600 1,400 2,400 1,100

: 9,000 4,300 9,100 3,000

Miss. : 6,380 15,500 5,800 7,560 14,500 6,200

Ark. : 1,160 3,200 800 4,190 7,800 3,200

Ie, + 3,560 9,500 5,000 14,240 39,500 14,000

Okla. : 1,320 1,000 2,000 15,620 15,000 18,000

Texas : 4,020 10,000 5,000 20,580 46,000 20,000
N. Mex. :_ 6,000 _ _ 6,000 __ _ §500_ mt

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2,170
5,260
44,100
3,420

25,100
13,940

5350
217,800

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

Tons Tons Tons tons tons tons

Ind. 1435 1.30 1.35 89 65

mi. 1.22 1.10 1615 68 37 46
No. 1.18 1.20 1.10 TAO 34h 362
Kans. 1.33 1.00 1.10 52 20 28
Tel, 1,40 1.00 1.20 16 10 12
Md. Lied 1.10 1.20 60 3h he
Va. 1.15 65 1.00 292 64 19
W. Va. 1,20 1,00 1.05 le

N.C. 1,24 i) 1.05 309 154 152
S.C. 1.07 1.00 1.05 92 51

Ga. 1.12 1.25 1.2 Tl 81 82
Ky. 1.27 2430 1.30 776 725 G02
‘Tenn, 1.18 1.25 1.10 687 729 603
Ala. 1.07 1,25 1.10 78 88 3
Miss. 1.36 1.50 1.40 206 225 2h
Ark. 1.29 1,10 80 325 2 173
Ta. 1.61 1.60 1.50 88 66

Okla. 1.28 2.10 1415 105_ 86 104

3 Tons Tons Tons tons tons tons

Wis, 2: 135 1.50 1.50
Minn. : 1.16 1.25 1.05 535 Suk hoy
Mo, : 127 1.05 1.20 197 191 216
N. Dak. : 83 295 9) 1,475 1,560 1,508
S. Dak. 3 69 “15 70 1,572 1,383 1,420
Nebr. : 78 +70 +70 2,277 1,972 1,952
Kans. 1.26 9 1.30 795 631 7
Ark. : Lab 285 48 12h 89 100
Okla. : le 195 1,05 495 39% Sed
Texas 2 Leal 1.10 1.05 372 359 3h
Yont. 87 1.05 1.00 ga ST 601
Idaho : 1.16 1.30 1.25 121 127 129
Wyo. : ’ 9 Pio) 332 392 383
Colo, : 1.01 295 95 295 21
Ne Mexe : +89 075 +70 18 15 Bes
Utah : Lk 1.20 1.20 1 76 78
Nev. : 74 1.10 1,00 139 165 156
Yash. : 1.25 1.25 1.15 52 5h

reg. 2 lab 1.25 1.20 287 288 25h
Jalif. a oe ne a ..: cae 1D

U, Se : 89 89 87 9,821 9,276 9,329


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

Harvest of fall-planted beets in the Imperial Valley of California
has been completed,wrere yields are about 2 tons per acre less than last
year, Harvest in the southern San Joaquin Valley began early in July
and gradually spread northward, A good to excellent crop is expected
in all areas of the State.

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

on the Mainland is expected to total
16,651,000 tons, 20 percent more than last year's record crop and double
the 1958-62 average. The increase over last year is the result of ex-
panded acreage, since prospective yields in both Florida and Louisiana
are at their 1963 levels, The estimated 3 percent increase in Hawaii
production brings the United States crop to 27,116,000 tons, 13 percent
more than was harvested last year.

Sugarcane has grown rapidly as weather throughout the area has been
favorable, In Louisiana stands are better than last year and a bumper
crop is expected if ample rain falls during the remainder of the
growing season,

APPLES: The August 1 forecast of commercial apple production in 1964

is 147.1 million bushels, 17 percent above last year and 20 per-
cent above average. Prospects generally held steady or increased during
duly in all major regions. Prospects are unchanged from July in New
York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Michigan, and California, five of the six
largest producing States, In Washington, the forecast is up 1.7 million
bushels from last month to 26.8 million, still 16 percent below 1963 but
25 percent above average. The August 1 forecasts by regions are as
follows: Eastern, 69.4 million bushels, up 22 percent from the relatively
short 1963 crop and 13 percent above average; Central, 32.9 million
bushels, up 50 percent from 1963 and 29 percent above everage; Western,
44.8 million bushels, down 4 percent from last year but 23 percent above
average, Increased plantings coming into production in many areas and
favorable growing conditions in all regions are the reasons for the
high production outlook.

Prospects in New England States and in New Jersey continue good and
about average size crops are expected, In New York and Pennsylvania,
record high crops are in prospect, The 26,0 million bushel forecast for
Nev York is 27 percent above last year, 23 percent above average and
exceeds the previous record of 24,1 million produced in 1961 by 8 percent.
Harvest started about mid-July in the Lake Ontario area and about July 10
in the Hudson Valley, Rainfall has heen short of needs in the Hudson
and Champlain Valleys where some grovers are irrigating. More rain is
needed for sizing of the crop. Growing conditions have been favorable
in Pennsylvania and a record large crop of 11,0 million bushels is ex-
pected. The set of York apples was light but, as are other varieties,
the crop is sizing well and a good crop is expected.

Crop prospects remain unchanged in Virginia despite moisture short-
ages in some areas during July, Rains in early August were sufficient
to sustain prospects in the important northern producing counties. Adequate
rains during July in southwestern counties improved prospects there--
especially in important Nelson County. Prospects clined somewhat in Maryland
and West Virginia due to a shortage of soil moisture during July, which

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA
SPRING WHEAT OTHER THAN DURUM.

1963 ieee

Bushels Bushels bushels bushels bushels

“Bh5 32.0 FOL 690 608

24.5 25.0 21,581 19,918 21,950

22.0 23.0 4.00 220 138

20.5 22.0 92, 302 82,59 95,722

13.0 15.0 23, 378 18,057 22,710

21.0 22.0 29,177 36,855 37, 44h

39.5 49.0 20,080 14,457 21,903

22.0 2h,0 603 660 576

26.5 30.5 7OL 450 549

47.0 46.0 2,159 2,162 2,300

Lh. 41.0 457 660 738

: 30.0 30.0 5,469 4, 500 6,480
Oregse = t_ P9-3 BRD LL BLO 268 eT _ 182
~ UrSs 3 205 _ PLO _ _ 22-2 _ _ _ 199,893 _ _ 183,050 _ _ _213,009_

: Bushels Bushels Bushelg bushels bushels bushels
Mim. =: 27.1 29.0 30.0 853 1,450 2,370
N. Dak. : 21.3 26.5 27-0 27, 342 42,268 50, 382
S. Dak. : 16.7 14.0 15.0 1,765 1,526 1,650
Mont. 18.5 22.5 25.0 21931 3,848 5,000

: bushels bushels bushels bushels bushels bushels

Av. 1958-62 : 708,179 179,075 172,3uh 33,305 159,459 1,252,847
1963 > Sh, 310 211,730 161,874 49,763 169,964 1,137,642
1964 1/ : 637,640 226,098 183,333 59,843 178,347 =: 1,285,261

1/ Indicated August 1, 1964


PASTURE FEED CONDITIONS*
August 1, 1964

ACENT
OF NORMAL
80 and over Good to excellent
65 to 80 ZZ Poor to fair
50 to 65 BESJ Very poor
35 to 50 ERR) Severe drought ‘AS REPORTED BY
Under 35 (Ml Extreme drought CROP CORRESPONDENTS

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

OEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NEG. SRS 06-0418) STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE

PASTURE FEED CONDITIONS*
Aug. 1, 1963

PERCENT f
(OF NORMAL

80 and over Ex] Good to excellent
65 to 80 ZA Poor to fair
50 to 65 SEB Very poor %
35 to 50 €A} Severe drought
Under 35 MM Extreme drought

‘*AS REPORTED BY
CROP CORRESPONDENTS

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

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NEG. SRS 68-63 (8) STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE

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

Early summer potato production is estimated at 11,123,000 hundred~
weight, 12 percent less than 1963. The August 1 estimate is 2 percent
less than a month earlier with most States unchanged. Estimates were
down only for Virginia with most of the reduction for the Eastern Shore.
Dry weather limited growth of the Virginia Eastern Shore crop throughout
most of the season and sizing during July of the late portion of the crop was
less than expected, Harvest was nearly through by August 1.

In Delaware, a good crop was grovn under irrigation with about one-
third of the acreage harvested by the end of July. Harvest in Texas
started in early July with good volume by mid-month and peak harvest in
late July. Supplies are expected to continue light through August.

There is some late acreage--about 14 percent of the total--to be har-
vested after September 1. In California, harvest of early summer potatoes
in Riverside and San Bernardino counties vas past the peak on August 1.
Most shippers expected to finish by August 10 and all by about August 20,
In other early summer States, progress of harvest varies from well
started to nearing completion,

Total potato production for 1964 is estimated at 255,005,000 hundred-
weight, 6 percent less than 1963 and the smallest since 1959, Both acre~
age and yield per acre are less than last year but most of the reduction
is because of lower yields.

The percentage of potato production sold by growers hes trended up-
ward in recent years and the 1963 season continued that trend--setting
a@ new record high, Growers' sales for food, feed, and seed comprised
90.0 percent of 1963 total potato production. This compared with 89,7 per-
cent from 1962 production and 80,6 percent from the 1961 crop, The
balance of 10 percent from the 1963 erop was used on farms where grow
or lost through shrinkage and cullage with 2.3 percent used for seed,
1.7 percent used as food, and 6,0 percent fed to livestock or lost.
Grovers sales of 1963 fall potatoes were 89.6 percent of production,
in 1962 sales were 89,2 percent, and in 1961 they were 87.2 percent. Es-
timates for the volume used on farms where grown from the 1963 crops
shows 2,9 percent vas used for seed, 0.8 percent vas used for food, and
6.7 percent was fed or lost. ~

SWEETPOTATOES: Production of sweetpotatoes is forecast at 15,438,000

hundredveight, 4 percent less than 1963 production and
11 percent less than average. The August 1 forecast is 3 percent larger
than a month earlier, July rains in most Atlantic Coast States from New
Jersey south and in Tennessee, Alabama, and Louisiana provided needed
moisture and sweetpotatoes made good growth during the month, Partially
offsetting the improvement in the above areas are poorer prospects than
a@ month ago in Kentucky, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas where July mois-
ture vas inadequate for normal grovth, ~

In Louisiana, digging of early sweetpotatoes has been fairly active.
Digging of early varieties on the Eastern Shore of Virginia began the week
of July 20, First supplies from California are expected in early August
from Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, Harvest in the southern San
Joaquin Valley was expected to begin about August 10,

PASTURES: Unusually hot, dry veather in most of the Nation during July dried
pastures rapidly. Reported condition of pastures for the United
States averaged 69 percent of normal on August 1. This is 2 points lower than the

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

TOBACCO: Production of all types: of tobacco will total about 2,162

million pounds, or about 64 million above the previous month's
forecast, if the Avgust 1 outlook holds. This poundage is nearly 7 per-
cent below production in 1963 but 10 percent above the 1958-62 average.
All classes except cigar binder shared in the increase over the previous
month; however, flue-~cured alone accounted for 56 million pounds.

An average yield of 2,010 pounds per acre is indicated for the cur-
rent season. If realized, this will mark the first time of record that
the average yield for the United States has reached or exceeded a ton per
acre. Yields averaged 1,989 pounds last year. The 5-year average
is 1,704 pounds.

In most tobacco producing sections, showery weather during July was
conducive to favorable development of the crop. Ample to excessive rains
covered brighleaf sections and poundage was added to all flue-cured types
except type 13. Excess water caused some deterioration in the South Caro-
lina crop. Excellent prospects held in burley areas, although the belt
was interspersed with dry pockets as of August 1. A favorable outlook
prevailed in most areas producing dark and cigar types.

Flue-cured production is forecast at 1,277 million pounds, up about
56 million from a month earlier, Ample to excessive rains fell in produ-
cing areas during July, improving poundage prospects for types 11, 12, and
14, but causing a decline for type 13. Last year, 1,371 million pounds of
brightleaf were produced compared with the average of 1,216 million. ‘The
combined average yield expected this season for types 11-14 is 2,041 pounds
per acre--the first time the prospective yield has broken the ton level.
The yield in 1963 was 1,975 pounds and the 5-year average is 1,758 pounds.

At 671 million pounds--up 4 million from a month ago--the third
largest burley crop of record is indicated. Last year's record crop amoun-
ted to 755 million pounds, and production averaged 542 million for the
1958-62 period. ‘The yield in prospect this season is 2,190 pounds, compared
to 2,231 pounds in 1963 and 1,738 pounds for the average. Growing conditions
continued generally favorable in most burley areas during July and prospects
improved noticeably in Tennessee and North Carolina. Lack of moisture
reduced the potential in Ohio and West Virginia.

Production of fire-cured leaf is forecast at 53.8 million pounds, 4
percent below the 55.9 million pounds obteined last year, but 8 percent
above average. The current month's estimate is up about 2 percent from
duly. Except for a slight decline in type 23 prospects in Kentucky, all
areas show slight production increases from last month. Growers' reports
indicate a prospective record yield of 1 650 pounds per acre compared with
1,630 pounds in 1963 and 1,453 for the average.

Prospects for Southern Maryland, type 32, improved during July and
now stand ‘at 37.0 million pounds. This is about 5 percent above the 1958-
62 average production of 35.3 million pounds. A yield of 950 rounds per
acre is indicated, based on August 1 conditions. If realized, this yield
will te redezetely above the 5-year average of 916 pounds per acre.

Dark air-cured prospects, types 35-37, increased slightly
during July. August 1 reports’point to a 1964 production of 22.6

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

sizing in some orchards. Harvest is about to begin in the Dixie area of
southern Utah. In Washington, peaches were slowed by the cool weather
that occurred during July, but quality is excellent and there have been
no dnsect or disease problems, Early varieties such as Dixired have

been picked, but only the earliest orchards have started picking Red-
havens, Harvest of Elberta and Hale canning peaches will not start until
late in August--a week later than usual. Warm days and nights could bring
the peach crop on rapidly,

PEARS: ‘The August 1 pear forecast is 28,893,000 bushels, 49 percent above

last year and 3 percent above average. Production in the Pacific
Coast States, where about 88 percent of the U.S. crop is normally pro-
duced, is estimated at 24,876,000 bushels (606,750 tons), up 51 percent
from last year's short crop and 1 percent above average. The Bartlett
crop is 19,659,000 bushels (477,500 tons), up 66 percent from last year
and 3 percent above average, Production of "other than Bartlett" pears
in these three States is estimated at 5,217,000 bushels (129,250 tons),
11 percent above 1963 but 7 percent below average, States other than the
Pacific Coast States expect to produce 4,017,000 bushels, up 41 percent
from last year and 21 percent above average,

The California Bartlett forecast is 13,959,000 bushels or 335,000
tons--more than double the short 1963 crop and plightly above average but
k percent below the 1962 crop. Harvest of Bartlett pears is in full
swing in Sacramento and Solano counties and starting in the Hamilton City
@rea, Processor demand had been strong. "Other" pears in California are
expected to amount to 1,167,000 bushels or 28,000 tons, up 22 percent
from 1963 but 18 percent below average.

Bartlett pear prospects in Oregon improved somewhat during July and
@ crop of 2,300,000 bushels (57,500 tons) is now expected. This would be
64 percent above last year's short crop and 3 percent above average. The
crop is sizing well and harvest is expected to start in late August in
both the Medford and Hood River areas, The “other” pear forecast for
Oregon is 2,700,000 bushels (67,500 tons)~-35 percent above last year but
6 percent below average. There is considerable frost marking and russeting
of winter pears in Oregon,

The Washington Bartlett pear forecast is unchanged at 3,400,000
bushels (85,000 tons), 11 percent below last year's good crop, but still
18 percent above average. Harvest for fresh market is expected to begin
by mid-August in the Yakima Valley and around August 20 in the North Cen-
tral area, Harvest for processing is expected to begin about August 17.
Fruit is smooth and of good size, although russeting is common in both
major areas, Quality is generally excellent. Production of “other"
pears in Washington is expected to be 1,350,000 bushels (33,750 tons)--
down 21 percent from last year but slightly above average, The fruit is
smooth and well shaped but some pears in the North Central area are frost
marked and russeting is common in both major producing areas. Harvest is
expected to start during the second week of September.

A crop of 2,200,000 bushels is expected in Michigan--up 69 percent
from last year and 53 percent above average, There is a heavy set of
fruit which will tend to limit size. Size may also be reduced by loss of
foliage from heat and from short moisture supplies in some areas.

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

Prospective yields are very good in Tennessee and Missouri. While
some areas of the Mississippi River Delta have had ample rains and record
yields are expected, in many areas soils continued on the dry side and
plants are relatively small but well fruited. Boll weevil infestations
are almost nil in the Central Belt and boll worms are well under control.

The severe drought in Northwest Texas and Southwest Oklahoma had
materially limited plant growth and fruiting on dryland cotton. If the
drought continues, abandonment, including plowup of acreage in excess of
the domestic allotment, may be more than currently estimated. Drought
has also reduced prospective yields in central Texas, Harvest of a fair
to good crop is getting underway in south central areas and is well ad-
vanced in the Lower Valley of Texas. Following a slow start, the crop
in New Mexico, Arizona, and California made good progress during June and
July with good yields indicated.

The forecast of 14,785,000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight indicates
@innings for the 1964 season of 14,765,000 running bales and cottonseed
production of 6,102,000 tons, compared with 6,197,000 tons in 1963, based
on average bale weights and seed-lint ratios, respectively. The Bureau
of the Census reports 152,092 bales ginned to August 1, 1964 and 244,709
bales ginned to the same date last year.

SUGAR BEETS: This year's sugar beet production is expected to total

24,666,000 tons, up 324,000 tons from last month's estimate
and 6 percent more than last year's record crop. Acreage is 13 percent
larger but the prospective yield of 17.6 tons per acre is dowm from the
1963 record-high of 18,9 tons.

Most sugar beets made good progress during July and were reported in
good to excellent condition on August 1 despite a slow start caused by a
cool wet spring. Insects and disease have caused no serious damage and
only @ small acreage was hurt by bail. While stands are generally good,
there are fields with thin, irregular stands. In the Red River Valley
moisture has been adequate, and yield prospects improved during July. In
the Upper Platte Valley of Nebraska, continued heavy irrigation could
deplete water supplies in some canals before the end of the growing sea-
son; however, many farmers there have wells for supplemental water,

Yiela prospects improved slightly in Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah
although the water supply caused some concern, In Wyoming, where precip-
itation was light and irrigation heavy, the supply of water is currently
being limited. As a consequence of above normal temperatures throughout
Colorado during July, large amounts of irrigation water were necessary to
advance the crop. Except for a few local areas, water supplies in the
important northeast section of Colorado appear adequate to bring the crop
to harvest, but beets in the Arkansas Valley have deteriorated slightly
because of conservation of irrigation water for later use, Elsewhere
supplies of water for irrigation are generally adequate to ample.

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

relatively poor condition reported a year ago and the lowest U. S. average
for August 1 since 1954. Pasture condition dropped 9 points during July
this year, compared with e 1958-62 average decline of 2 points during the
month.

July temperatures were above normal in most of the Nation except the
Southeast and the Northwest. During the last helf of the month a heat wave
persisted from the Rocky Mountains to the Appalachians, with some meximm
temperatures above 100 degrees as far north as the Dakotas. Intermittent
periods with maximums in the 90's caused pasture feed conditions to deteri-
orate from Minnesota eastward to New England.

Rainfall was very spotty during July and’ below normal in a major part of
the Nation, Rainfall was above-normal in the Southeast and Gulf Coast
areas, the Northwest parts of Arizona and New Mexico, and several smaller
areas. less than one-half of normal July rainfall was received in a large
South Central area centered in Texas, and from California northeastward
across the Mountain States,

Tn the North Atlantic Region, pastures greened up after good rains in
some areas early in July but were dried by high temperatures latem in the
month. On August 1, pasture feed was still very short in southert’ New
England and eastern areas of New York and Pennsylvania, with supplemental
feeding necessary. The severe drought which developed during June in
Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia was relieved by good rains in much of
this area beginning July 8, Pastures greened up after the rains but are
still quite short. In westexn and northern areas of Virginia, severe
drought continued through July, with the forage situation as serious as in
1963 in some localities. From southern Virginia southwerd through Florida,
ample July rainfall and below-normal temperatures were unusually favorable
for summer pasture growth.

In the North Central States, July rainfall was very spotty and high
temperatures dried pastures in areas missed by the showers. Reported
pasture condition declined during July in all of the North Central States
except Indiana and North Dakota, and was below the 5-year average! for
August 1 in all except North Dakota. In Wisconsin, pastures were,revived
‘by locally heavy rains in eastern and southern areas but severe dyought
developed during July in the northwest part of the State. Reported con-
dition for the State as a whole dropped 24 points during July and was 27
points below average for August 1. Minnesota pastures also deteriorated
rapidly during July--August 1 reported condition was the lowest since 1936.
Pastures in Nebraska, Kansas, and southern Missouri suffered severely from
the combination of high temperatures and light, spotty rainfell during
July. Reported condition dropped 15 points or more during July in each of
these States. August 1 condition in Kansas was the lowest for the dete
since 1956.

In the South Central Region, severe drought developed during July in a large
area including major parts of Texas and Okjahoma, also northwestern lonisiana.
duly rainfell was less than one-half of normal in most of this erea--the last
general rains were in June. Many daily maximm temperatures above 100 degrees
during July seared pastures and cured earlier growth of range grass. Locally
heavy rains lete in July brought relief to some areas of Oklahoma ani Tems, but

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

All major producing States plan to harvest considerably more acreage
than last year--Ohio 82 percent more; Indiana 52 percent more; Illinois
71 percent; Iowa 46 percent; Nebraska 126 percent; and Kentucky 49 percent.
Most of the increase in the "other" States group is in Tennessee and
Alabama. All producing States except Oklahoma, which is nearly out of
production, and Missouri which indicates no change, show ecreage increases
this year. Despite rather large State by State increases in acreage for
hervest this year, most States are below the 5-year average. Last year's
harvested acreage was unusually low-- the lowest in 17 years. The ranking
of States indicates that Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois are the leading
States this year and in that order. Nebraska, Kentucky, and Ohio are
next in order.

No estimates of production will be made until December. However,
growing conditions in the eastern Corn Belt States have been generally
good. Growing conditions in other popeorn areas have not been up to
normal. Some areas have suffered from dry, hot weather, particularly
Kentucky and Nebraska.

This report includes revised acreage and production for the 1963 crop,
based on & review of all information including final date from all known
processors. The current published estimate for 1963 shows an upward
revision in production of about 5 million pounds of ear corn, or 2 per-
cent--largely because of slightly better harvested yields per acre in
some States than were indicated in December 1963.

HAY: Production of 411 kinds of hay during 1964 is estimated at 115.9

million tons, slightly below last year and 1 percent below average.
Overall prospects declined 1 percent during July because of hot, dry
weather In most of the Southern Plains States and the Western Corn Belt,
and continued moisture shortages in the North Atlantic Region. Wild hay
prospects declined slightly during July because the decreased expectations
in the moisture short South Central Region more than offset slight increases
in ali other regions. All major types of tame hay also declined in pro-
duction prospects during July. Improved growing conditions in the South
Atlantic Region were more than offset by decreased prospects in most of the
Plains States area where hot dry weather retarded growth.

Alfalfa and Alfalfa mixture production, 69.4 million tons, is about
the same as last year, but 3 percent above average. Yield prospects de-
clined 2 percent during July mostly because growth was slowed by hot dry
weather in much of the West North Central and South Central Regions.
Prospects are also down rather sharply in Colorado and New Mexico. Most
other Western States and the North and South Atlantic Regions showed some
improvement, Compared with last year, yields are expected to be up in the
Atlantic Regions but down in all other regions, particularly the South
Central. Appreciable weevil damage was reported as far north as Pennsyivania.

Clover, Timothy, and Clover Grass Mixtures are indicated at 20.3 million
tons, down 3 percent from last year and 13 percent below average. Prospects
in the North Centre] and Western Regions improved slightly during July but
were down a little in all other regions. Most of the increase in prospects

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

APRICOTS, PLUMS, PRUNES AND NECTARINES

United States
PITS

11, 500
~ 116,000.
~ 1272500...

23, 500
19,000
22,000

valifornia
Taited States

AbWoo. 94,000 _  — — 57000 _ . _ — .. 102000_ __
Includes quantitie: unharvested on account of economic conditions, and excess
cullage of harvested fruit.

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

pound dried,

ALMONDS:
California
EILBERTS:
Oregon 74300 6,600 7,200
Washington - Go HO 370 _
United States +: _ 9,200 7 alates: aiebaatet Ate
WALNUTS:
California
Oregon

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

most of the decline from last year results from lower yields per acre.
Reduction in production is indicated for each seasonal group. Summer potato
production shows a 12 percent drop in the early crop and a 2 percent decline
for late summer output. The first forecast of the important fall crop is 5
percent less than last year and most of the reduction is in western producing
areas.

Production of sweetpotatoes is 4 percent less than the 1963 total
and 11 percent less than average. Prospects improved during July in mst
Atlantic Coast and East South Central areas. However, prospecte declined
in Kentucky, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas because of moisture shortages.

Fruit Output Larger - Smaller Nut Production

Production of non-citrus fruit is expected to be 6 percent more than
last year and 11 percent above average. The indicated production of
all fruits except peaches and grapes is larger than in 1963; and all crops
except peaches are above average. The sour cherry, plum, and nectarine
crops are expected to be the lergest of record, and grapes the second
largest. July was generally favorable for fruit crops. Prospective
tonnage increased 1 percent during the past month and expected production is
up for most crops. Peaches and apricots showed a decline from last month.

Estimated tonnage of edible nuts is 34 percent less than lest year
but about equal to the average. Nearly all the decrease from last year is
due to the smaller crop of pecans expected. Pecan production is forecast
to be about one-third the record crop produced last year and 24 percent
less than average. ‘The almond and filbert crops are larger than last year,
although the production of filberts is expected to be below average. The
expected production of walnuts is slightly below last year but well above
average.

Record July Egg Production - Less Milk

Egg production during July totaled 5,350 million eggs, 2 percent more
than a year earlier and a record high for the month. Production was greater
than a year earlier in all regions except the North Central. There were record
high levels for July in the South Atlantic and South Central States and the
highest production of any month of record for the Western States. Total
egg production for the first seven months of 1964 was 2 percent more than
for the same period in 1963.

July milk production in the United States totaled 10,824 million
pounds, slightly below July 1963 and about 1 percent less than the 1958-62
average for the month. Milk production for June has been revised upward to
11,790 million pounds, slightly less than a year earlier. For the first
seven months of 1964 milk production totaled about 1 percent more than in the

same months of 1963.

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

FILBERTS: Production of filberts in Washington and Oregon is estimated at

7,570 tons, an increase of 9 percent from last year but 18 percent
below average. Filbert development in Oregon has generally been a week or
more later than usual due to relatively cool weather during late spring -and
summer, By late July sizing was well advanced. The nut set is variable but
generally better than last year. In Washington, production is expected to
be heavier than in 1963 but considerably below average.

WALNUTS: The crop of walnuts in California and Oregon is expected to total

82,400 tons. This is 1 percent less than in 1963 but 11 percent
above average. The California walnut estimate is 2 percent below last year.
In that State, growing conditions were good throughout July. Nut sizes are
average for this date, and many trees have heavy sets, Walnut shells are
hard in all areas and sunburn, blight, and worms have had little chance to
cause damage. Oregon is expecting a crop 16 percent larger than last year
but a little below average. In some areas, the set is the heaviest in
several years and there is no apparent blight damage,

POTATOES: The first forecast of fall potato production is 188,315,000 hun-

dredweight, 5 percent less than 1963 production. Most of the
reduction is in the western States where the forecast of 79,682,000 hundred-
weight is 9 percent less than the 1963 harvest. The indicated production for
the central States, at 42,769,000 hundredweight, is 4 percent less than 1963.
In the eastern States, at 65,864,000 hundredweight, the forecast is slightly
more than in 1963.

Substantially lower average yields per acre than 1963 are indicated for
most western States--more than offsetting an increase in acreage for the area.
The crop is later than usual in most States and there are some thin stands.
Idaho production is forecast 12 percent less than 1963 with expected yields
per acre substantially below last year’s high level. Growth in southwestern
Idaho is one to two weeks later than normal, while in south central and
eastern areas, it is two to three weeks late. There is also more than the
usual variation between fields in stage of development. Growth in Colorado
during July was pushed by warm temperatures coupled with light showers.
Prospects in the San Luis Valley are generally good although showing some
variation between areas. About 19,000 acres in Colorado are red varieties
and the remaining 17,000 acres are white varieties. In Washington planting
and early growth was slow because of the cool spring and there are some thin
stands. However, growth in July was good. In Oregon, Malheur County has a
good crop in prospect. Reds were being dug the last week of July and Early
Gems will begin moving the first part of August. Russets, the predominant
variety, will be ready for harvest about the first of September. In the central
Oregon and Klamath Falls areas, growth of potatoes has been retarded and stands
thinned by cool weather this season and frosts in late June and early July.
The crop in the Tulelake area of California is one to three weeks late and
there are some poor stands. In that area frosts during June, particularly the
one on June 26, hurt the crop. In contrast, potatoes in the central coast
counties and San Joaquin County have progressed favorably.

In the central States, Sugust 1 prospects indicate an average yield per
acre slightly above the 1963 level but there is less acreage for harvest. Most
of the reduction in acreage for harvest is in the Red River Valley where heavy
rains in late June drowned out some acreage. Potatoes in the Valley that were
not damaged by the rain have made good growth and yield prospects are good.

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

PLUMS AND PRUNES: Production of plums in California and Michigan is esti-

mated at 127,500 tons, 11 percent above a year earlier
and 44 percent above the 5-year average. Record high crops are expected
to be harvested in both States, Weather conditions continued to favor
the sizing and maturity of the plum crop in California, Fruit sizes of
later varieties have been better than the earlier varieties, but sizes
are still running slightly below average. Early varieties of Michigan
plums already are being marketed at Benton Harbor, and Stanleys and
Damsons are expected to be ready about mid-August.

The dried ie estimate for California is unchanged from last month
at 155,000 tons (dried basis). This is about 17 percent more than both
last year and the average for the State, Harvest of Sugar prunes began
during the last week of July and the first picking of French prunes is
expected around the middle of August. Most districts have fairly even
sets of medium to large prunes, but there are some areas where the set
is extremely heavy and fruit sizes are small, Outside of considerable
cracking, the quality of the crop is expected to be good,

The prune crop in Idaho, Washington, and Oregon is expected to total
63,500 tons (fresh basis), up 2,000 tons from last month, This year's
crop is expected to be 53 percent larger than last year but still slightly
below average, Prospects for prunes in Idaho remained the same as the
month earlier, and drop is about normal for this date, In Oregon, prunes
sized well in July but show extreme variation in fruit set in the western
part of the State where many growers have no fruit and others in loca-
lized areas have prospects for an excellent_crop. Harvest of early
Italians was expected to begin in the Milton-Freevater area about August 10,
The prune crop in Washington is expected to be about 17 percent larger
than last year. Size and quality are good although there is some rough-
ness. Many large grovers did not apply stop-drop sprays in May and
June, Early Italians were expected to be picked about August 10 if
weather was favorable,

NECTARINES: The California nectarine crop is nov forecast at 70,000

tons, up 13,000 tons from last year's record crop and 25,600
tons above average. Production of the earlier varieties was above early
expectations, Harvest of the Late Le Grande variety, which makes up a
major portion of the crop, started during the first week of August.
Although harvest is about a week later than usual, packout of the crop
through August 1 was running about 24 percent ahead of last year.

OLIVES: The August 1 condition of olives in California was reported at

66 percent, down 2 points from a month earlier but 18 points
above a year earlier and 9 points above average, There was generally a
good bloom, The set of Manzanillos in the San Joaquin Valley was good
and size growth has been about normal, The set of Sevillanos is somewhat
below last season but the set of Missions is about the same as a year
ago, Growers expect a moderately larger crop than the 1963 production.
Olive orchards are generally in good condition.

AVOCADOS: Harvest of Hass and other summer varieties in California is

vell undervay and this is expectedtobe one of the largest Hass
crops in many years, Hot weather during July advanced the maturity of the crop.

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A new high is expected in rice production - 4 percent more than the
previous record in 1963 and one-third larger than average, Rye pro-
duction is 17 percent more than last year, the second largest since
1942, The acreage of popcorn for harvest is expected to be 55 percent
more than last year but 9 percent less than the 1958-62 average. Pop-
corn production will not be estimated until the. end of the season,

Record Soybean Crop - Other Oilseeds Less

The first estimate of 1964 soybean production of 748 million bushels
is 7 percent larger than last year's record total. Acreage for harvest
is 8 percent more than in 1963, but the indicated yield of 24,2 bushels
per acre is a little less than last year's 24.5 bushels. July weather
sped progress and improved prospects in areas having sufficient mois-
ture especially from Iowa eastward to Ohio. Lack of moisture limited
growth in South Central growing areas but July rainfall raised pro-
spects in the Atlantic coastal areas.

A cotton crop 3.5 percent less than the 1963 total is indicated by
August 1 prospects, Acreage for harvest is indicated to be 1,3 per~
cent less than last year, The estimated yield of 506 pounds per acre
is 10 pounds less than last year. Yield prospects are generally good
in all areas except Oklahoma and Texas,

Peanut production in 1964 is indicated to be + percent less than
last year but 11 percent more than average. A larger crop than last
year is expected in the Virginia-Carolina area with a record yield per
acre, Production in the southeastern area is expected to be 5 percent
less than a year earlier and a 15 percent smaller crop is indicated for
the southwest peanut area,

Flaxseed production prospects increased during July with improved
yields indicated for Iowa and North Dakota, The current estimate is
13 percent less than the 1963 crop and 4 percent smaller than average,

July Weather Hastens Crop Development

July temperatures were abnormally warm over most of the mid-continent
area, Below average readings prevailed in most of the Southeastern
States and in the Pacific Northwest. Rainfall was variable, but most of the
Corn Belt and North Atlantic States received adequate moisture. The
Great Plains States were generally dry during July. Heavy rains fell
along the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast areas,

In the important North Central Region, above normal temperatures
accelerated plant develomment: Moisture supplies were generally ade-
quate in the Corn Belt States and crops responded favorably, By the end
of July surface soils were becoming dry in some east north central
areas, especially Ohio, but subsoil reserves were adequate, Along the
western edge of the Corn Belt, limited July rainfall was not sufficient
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CROP REPORT AS OF AUGUST 1, 1964

Above norm] July temperatures hastened crop development in the mid-
continent, but emphasized the needs for moisture. Crop prospects con~
tinued generally favorable in the central Corn Belt area and improved
markedly along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, but showed some deteriora-
tion in the Great Plains States, according to the Crop Reporting Board.
Some Mississippi Valley areas also were too dry for good crop development
but conditions were generally favorable in Western areas of the country.

The all crops production index of 111 on August 1 was 1 point below
the record high of 112 for 1963, but 4 points above the index of 107 for
both 1961 and 1962. Acreage reductions, especially in the feed grains,
and lower yields for many crops account for the lower production index.
The composite index of yield per acre covering 28 leading crops is 115
for August 1, compared with 116 for 1963 and 112 for 1962.

Feed Grain Tonnage 6 Percent Less than 1963

Production of the four feed grains is expected to total 146 million
tons -~ 6 percent less than the 156 million tons harvested in 1963. Corn
prospects declined slightly during July with lower yields indicated for
the West North and West South Central regions but earlier prospects were
maintained for the East North Central region and there was marked improve~
ment in the Atlantic and Gulf States. Corn for grain production of 3,885
million bushels in 1964 is 5 percent smaller than last year's record crop
of 4,082 million bushels. ‘he indicated yield is 66.5 bushels per acre
compared with the 1963 high of 67.3 bushels.

Sorghum grain production is 19 percent less than last year because
both acreage and yield are lower. Acreage of sorghum to be harvested for
grain is10 percent smller than last year. Yield prospects are less than
last year because of hot, dry weather during July in most producing States,
The average yield of 38.7 bushels per acre is 4.6 bushels less than in
1963. Indicated oats production is 7 percent smaller than last year and
barley production is 3 percent less. Oats prospects improved slightly
during July as harvest progressed in the important North Central areas.

Food Grain Production Larger

The 1964 estimate for food grain production of 43.2 million tons is
12 percent larger than the 38.5 million tons produced last year. Produc-~
tion prospects improved during July with increases for spring wheat, rice,
and rye more than offsetting a slight decline in the estimate of winter
wheat. The current estimate of winter wheat is 1,012 million bushels --
12 percent more than last year, but 1 percent less than average. All
spring wheat output is expected to be 17 percent more than in 1963 --
an increase of 20 percent for durum and 16 percent for other spring
wheat. High temperatures during July caused some concern about yields
of spring wheat, but moisture supplies were sufficient to prevent any
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occurred in the Eastern Corn Belt and in the north part of the Western
Region where warm temperatures stimulated growth retarded earlier by
cool weather,

Lespedeza hay is estimated at 2.8 million tons, down 8 percent from
last year’s drought depressed crop and 31 percent below average. The
decrease from last year is mainly accounted for by decreased yield
expectations, Yield prospects for the Nation during July decreased 4 per-
cent, Timely rains in the South Atlantic Region stimulated growth
appreciably, but the improved prospects were more than offset by decreased
expectations in the moisture short area exterding from Oklahoma to
West Virginia,

Wild hay is forecast at 9,3 million tons, up slightly from last year's
erop but down 5 percent from average. The expected yield per acre is
dowm 2 percent from both last year and average. Prospects improved
during July in Montana and North Dakota, where warm weather stimulated
@ well established but slow crop. Prospects remained the same in South
Dakota and Nebraska, but declined in the moisture short area centering
on Okishoma,

DRY BEANS: August 1 dry bean production forecast is 20,3 million bags

(100 pounds clean basis}. This is above the July 1 forecast,
nearly 7 percent above the 1958-1962 average but 2 percent below the 1963
production. The expected yield per acre at 1,402 pounds is considerably
below last year's 1,453 pound yield, but well above the 5-year average
of 1,282 pounds

The 1964 crop is expected to be harvested from 1.45 million acres
compared with 1,43 million acres last year and the average of 1.49 mil-
lion acres,

In the Northeast, yield prospects improved during July, New York
received sufficient rainfall to maintain adequate moisture levels in
important areas, With ample moisture supplies, Michigan's crop made
heavy growth during July. Expected yields are the second highest of. record,
in spite of some insect damage, Aerial spraying is in progress to pre-
vent further beetle and worm damage.

Beans in the Northwest, off to a late start, made excellent growth
as a result of warm weather and adequate moisture during July, Idaho
prospects improved greatly resulting in larger expected yields than
forecast last month, Most other Northwest States also showed im-
provement from last month,

Colorado, the major dry bean State in the Southwest, bas excellent
prospects resulting in increased expected yields. Many fields were
blooming on August 1 and some were setting pods, Though crop develop-
ment is behind last year's early season it is progressing normally,
Other Southwest States are dry and rain is needed,

Record-equalling yields are expected in California. The crop made

good growth and the development of most varieties is ahead of last year,
Harvest is expected to be earlier than last year.

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the flue-cured crop. The excellent early prospects held in the burley
area although more dry spots were reported. The indicated yield of
2,010 pounds per acre marks the first time that the average yield has
reached or exceeded a ton per acre.

The estimated tonnage of sugar beets, 24.7 million tons, is 1 percent
larger than the July 1 forecast as warm July weather favored growth in
most areas. Water supplies were adequate except for a few local areas
in Wyoming and Colorado. Production of sugarcane on the mainland is
expected to total 16.7 million tons--20 percent more than lest year's
record. This increase results from expanded acreage because expected
yield per acre is the same as in 1963, Production in Hawaii is 3 per-
cent more than last year.

Prospects for broomeorn on August 1 indicate a 10 percent decline from
last year's crop. Acreage is 6 percent smaller and the expected yield
is 4 percent less than in 1963 because of unfavorable weather in the
Southern Pleins area.

Higher Yields for Dry Beans and Peas

Improved yield prospects in most producing areas raised the August 1
estimate of dry bean production to 20.3 million tons--6 percent less
than the July 1 forecast but 2 percent smaller than the 1963 crop.

Prospects for dry pea production also increased during July with
improved yields reported in Washington and North Idaho producing areas.
The August 1 estimate of 4,5 million bags is 5 percent more than a month
earlier but 5 percent less than lest year's total.

Summer Vegetable Output 3 percent Less than 1963

Total summer vegetable production, excluding melons, is expected to
total 3 percent less than in 1963. Lower production is expected for
cabbage, sweet corn, late summer onions, and early tomatoes. Celery,
early onions, and late summer tomato crops are expected to be larger
than last year. Summer production totals for cantaloupes and water~
melons are expected to be less than in 1963.

Combined tonnage of the six processing vegetable crops for which 1964
estimates have been made is 2 percent larger than both 1963 and average.
Processing tomatoes showed the greatest rise with increases also reported
for cabbage for kraut, and snap beans. Smaller crops for processing are
reported for sweet corn, spinach, and green peas. Production estimates of
asparagus, lima beans, beets, and cucumbers for pickles will be made later
in the season.

Potato and Sweetpotato Crops Smaller than 1963

Potato production for 1964 is expected to total 6 percent less than
1963 and the smallest since 1959. Although acreage for harvest is less,

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also limited the size of early maturing varieties. Harvest of early vari-~
eties in the Martinsburg area was nearly complete by August 1 and for
mid-season varieties will start in early August. In North Carolina, a
erop of 2,600,000 bushels is now expected. This is equal to the 1963 crop
and near the 1962 record of 2,700,000 bushels despite some spring freeze
losses. Apples are sizing better than expected and orchards at lower
elevations have an excellent set of fruit.

The Michigan forecast is unchanged from last month--a record high
18.5 million bushel crop is expected, 54 percent above last year and 39
percent above average. Harvest of summer varieties continues. Picking
of Wealthy apples is expected to start about August 10 and the harvest of
major varieties is expected to begin with McIntosh about Sept. 1 in south-
western Michigan--other areas about mid-September. Sizes of apples are
above average for this time of year. Scab is becoming severe in some areas
because of excessive moisture, especially to Red Delicious and McIntosh
varieties. An above average apple crop also is expected in all other
Central States except Arkansas. The Ohio crop is nearly twice as large
as in 1963, and in Indiana, a crop 60 percent above last year is in pros-
pect--33 percent above average and near the 1937 récord high of 2.6 mil-
lion bushels. Harvest of Indiana's Lodi and Transparent varieties is com-
plete and Duchess and William Reds are starting to move. Dry and hot
weather in Kansas reduced prospects but a good crop is still expected.
Harvest of early varieties was complete by August 1,

The Washington crop is forecast at 26.8 million bushels. This is 5.1
million below last year's large crop but 25 percent above average. Crops
dn the Yakima Valley are extremely variable. Orchards in the Lower Valley
generally have good to excellent crops while crops in the Upper Valley are
rated poor to good. In the Wenatchee area, trees have a lighter set than
@ year ago, but crop prospects are still good to excellent. In some areas
spring frost damage resulted in a light set. Hardest hit was the important
Tieton, Cowiche, and West Valley areas. In California a record large crop
of 11.5 million bushels is in prospect. This is 37 percent above last
year and 16 percent above average. Harvest of Gravenstein apples for fresh
market has been slow due to small sizes and lack of maturity. Canners are
the primary outlet for the crop. In the Sebastopol district, the Graven~
stein crop is turning out smaller than expected due to dry soils which
limited sizing. A good crop of late apples is expected in both the Sebas-
topol and Watsonville districts. In Oregon, late spring frosts reduced
prospects for all varieties in the Hood River area. Development in other
areas is normal with good crop prospects. In Idaho, apple sizes appear
to be larger than usual. Limited harvest of early varieties is expected to
begin by mid-August. The Colorado crop is sizing well and harvest of early
varieties is expected to start in late August.

PEACHES: Production of peaches in the United States is now estimated at
70.9 million bushels, 4 percent below 1963 and 5 percent less
than the 1958-62 average. Excluding the California Clingstone crop which is

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Rroduclion

Release:
August 11, 1964
3:00 P, M. (E.D.T,)

UNITED STATES CROP SUMMARY AS OF AUGUST 1, 1964
Corn production is forecast at 3, 9 billion bushels, 5 percent less than
in 1963 but 6 percent more than the 1958-62 average.

All Wheat production is estimated at 1,285 million bushels, up 13 per-
cent from last year and 3 percent above average.

Oat production, estimated at 910 million bushels, is down 7 percent from
1963 and 19 percent below average.

Sorghum Grain production, forecast at 473 million bushele, is 19 percent
below 1963 and 14 percent below average,

Hay is estimated at 116 million tons, about the same as last year but 1
percent below average.

Soybean production is placed at a record 748 million bushels, 7 percent
more than last year’s crop and 24 percent above average.

Sugar beet production prospects of 25 million tons are up 6 percent from
the 1963 record crop and 46 percent above average.

Late Summer Potato production is estimated at 28 million hundredweight,
down 2 percent from 1963 and 6 percent below average.

Fall Potato production is forecast at 188 million hundredweight, down 5
percent from 1963 but about the same as average,

Peach production is estimated at 71 million bushels, 4 percent less than
last year's crop and 5 percent less than average.

Apples are estimated at 147 million bushels, 17 percent above the 1963
crop and 20 percent above average.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Statistical Reporting Service Crop Reporting Board
CrPr 2-2 (8-64) Washington, D.C.


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

Ohio : 17,940 18,000 8,700 16,000 17,700 17,500 8,500 15,500
Inds t 37,000 39,000 27,000 42,000 35,400 38,000 27,000 41,000
Til. : 26,500 25,000 13,000 21,500 25,400 24,000 12,000 20,500
Miche : 5,940 6,000 3,800 4,900 5,720 5,800 3,700 4,800
Towa + 31,600 35,000 25,000 37,000 30,680 34,000 24,000 35,000
Mo. + 12,480 9,200 7,000 6,800 12,120 9,000 6,500 6,500

Nebr. : 20,900 20,000 9,000 20,000 20,020 19,000 8,400 19,000
Kans. : 6,300 4,600 2,600 3,000 5,660 4,300 2,400 2,600
Ky. + 22,860 21,700 12,800 19,000 21,600 21,000 12,400 18,500
Other 3

States :_12,730 _ _7,600__ 4,000 _ _5,700_ 10,788 _ 6,400 _ _ 3,700 _ _ 5,100

UW 5.:194,250 186,100 112,900 175,900 185,088 179,000 108,600 168,500

State > Average ¢ 1962

1958-62

Pounds Pounds
Ohio : 2,680 3,000 3,000 47, SAS 25,500
Ind. : 2,380 2,700 2,900 85,060 78, 300
Ti. : 2,380 2,700 2,800 60,460 33,600
Mich, : 1,940 2,000 2,100 11,126 7,770
Towa =: 2,302 2,530 2,400 70,150 57,600
Mo. : 2,060 2,200 2,300 25,124 14,950
Nebr. +: 2,310 2,600 2,100 46,583 17,640
Kens, : 1,720 2,000 1,400 9,671 3,360
Ky. : 1,970 1,750 2,100 43,090 26,040
Other :
States +__1,733__ _ 1,801 _ _ 1,873 __ _ _, 18,079 _ 11,525 _ 6, 930_

U.S. : 2,2h2 2,478 2,502 416,889 443,595 271,690


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

In the Western States, cori made satisfactory pro.ress even though
temperatures were a little cool in the Pacific Northwest. Dryland corn
in eastern Colorado and Wyoiing suffered from lack of rainfall during July,
but irrigated acreage developed well. Heavy water use has raised fears of
shorteges for later irrigation in some areas depending mainly on run-off
for supplies.

ALL WHEAT: Production of all wheat is expected to total 1,285 million

‘bushels, 10 million bushels above the forecast a month ago
and 13 percent above last year. The indicated yield per harvested acre at
26.2 bushels is more than a bushel above both last year and average. This
would equal the second highest yield of record, exceeded only by the 27.5
bushel yleld of 1958.

WINTER WHEAT: Production of winter wheat showed a minor loss during July

as the August 1 forecast of 1,012 million bushels remained
12 percent above 1963 but was 1 percent below average. Production levels
of the previous month generally held in the southern States but losses in
the North Central States more than offset increased production throughout
the Western States. Clear skies and high temperatures prevailed during
July in most States east of the Rocky Mountains, pushing winter wheat to
maturity and permitting rapid harvest. Rains in the East North Central
States during early July caught much of the acreage ready for harvest end
along with high temperatures reduced yields in central and northern areas.
Western areas enjoyed favorable July moisture supplies and yield prospects
improved with favorable late maturing conditions. Harvest wes complete or
in the wrap-up stage by August 1 in all except the Northern and Mountain
States.

The 1964 crop produced uniformly good to excellent yields as all Regions
show above average yields. Probably most distinctive of the 1964 crop were
the excellent yields in the eastern half of the Nation, an area largely
devoted to soft red winter varieties. Record high yields were established
in a majority of the Stetes east of the Mississippi River with the re-
maining States well above average. Record yields also occurred in Miss-
ourd and Arkenses, important soft red winter producing States. The com-
bination of high yields and increased acreage pushed soft red winter pro-
duction to nearly 7 percent above last year end a fourth above average.

Production changes from the previous month were most marked in Ohio,
Indiene, Illinois, and Missouri with ylelds declining as much as 3 bushels.
High temperatures at the time of head filling along with rains at harvest
time resulted in an outturn below expectations a month earlier. Yields in
the Central and Southern Great Plains held or showed minor gains with the
clean-up of harvest. Winter wheat production registered rather consistent
gains during the month in the Western States as favorable temperatures
produced good head fill. Jarvest is complete or well advanced at lower
elevations and getting underway at higher elevations.

DURUM WHEAT: Production of durum wheat is expected to totel 60 million

bushels, 10 million bushels more than in 1963 and nearly
double the 5-year average of 33 million bushels. The August 1 production
estimate is up 5 percent from the July 1 forecast. Indicated yield of
26.5 bushels per acre is nearly a bushel above last year and the second
highest of record.

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INDEX NUMBERS OF CROP PRODUCTION AND YIELD,

‘Vege ‘sugar!
‘tables‘crops*

5 ‘Peed
rerops:

Vs

tgay & ‘Food

grains’ forage’ grains Cotton: Tobacco

and farm gardens. 2/ Computed from yields of 18 field crops per acre har-
vested and yields of 10 fruit crops per acre of bearing age combined in
Prrporrton to their relative values during the 1957-59 period. 3/ Preliminary.
Y/ Indicated.

CORN FOR GRAIN; July weather maintained or improved progpects in most of

the eastern Corn Belt States and in much of the Eastern
part of the Nation. Prospects declined in most western Corn Belt States.
The indicated 1964 production of 3,885 million bushels is slightly less
than the July 1 forecast, and 5 percent less than the record 1963 crop.
Current prospects indicate a 1964 yield of 66.5 bushels per acre compared
with last year's record of 67.3 bushels and the five-year average of 57.3
bushels,

Crop progress was rapid in the North Central Region as above normal
temperatures persisted most of the month of July. More than 90 percent of
the corn had tasseled by August 1 in the central Corn Belt - ahead of both
last year and average. Moisture supplies were adequate for crop development
in most areas of Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
Some areas, especially in Ohio, reported dry surface soils, but subsoil re-
serves were generally adequate, Conditions were not as favorable along the
western side of the Corn Belt, High temperatures and inadequate rainfall
lowered corn prospects in some parts of Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska,
and Kansas,

Corn was also suffering in States just south of the Corn Belt. Pros-
pects were below a month ago in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kentucky as high
temperatures accentuated the effects of limited rainfall in these areas.

The Mid-Atlantic States made a spectacular recovery as rains early in
July brought needed moisture to critically dry soils. Corn prospects were
improved in New York and Pennsylvania, but the most marked increase in
prospective yields were reported from New Jersey along the Atlantic and
Gulf Coast areas, Record July precipitation in some areas hampered late
cultivation as frequent showers kept fields too wet.

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GRAPES
Production 1/
Average ‘ Indicated
1956-62 + 1962 + 1963 1964
Hy Tons Tons Tons Tons

New York : 109,000 107,000 107,000 140,000
New Jersey : 880 900 860 900
Pennsylvania 3 33,000 34, 500 34,000 37,000
Ohio : 15,960 17,500 9,500 17,000
Michigan 3 54,900 68,000 33,500 72,000
Towa : 150 550 350 450
Missouri : 4,060 4,100 2, 400 5,000
North Carolina : 970 950 1,000 1,400
South Carolina : 2,600 4,000 5,200 6,000
Georgia : 1,150 1,000 1,200 1,050
Arkansas : 7,460 8,300 5,300 6,500
Arizona : 9,060 12,100 16,500 12,000
Washington : 50, 320 52,000 76, 600 70,000
California, all : 2,805,600 2,928,000 = 3,500,000 3,045,000
Wine varieties 2 557,600 643,000 624,000 585,000
Table varieties : 529,000 578,000 622,000 510,000
Raisin varieties : 1,719,000 1,707,000 2,254,000 1,950,000
Raisins 2/ + 204,400 191,000 266,000 ---
Not dried 7 896, 400 918,000 1,124,000 oo-
United States + 3/3,097,430 3,238,900 3, 793,420 3,414, 300

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

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

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

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State
3 Bushels Bushels bushels bushels
N.Y. 3 18.4 16.0 18.0 67 64 T2
NJ. : 2h.6 18.0 20.0 880 828 300
Pa. 2 22.5 19.0 22.0 198 14 110
Ohio 2 25.7 24.0 26.0 40, 649 42,120 47,008
Ina. 27.2 27.5 28.0 67,272 Ty 4TO 78, 848
Tl. : 27.4 29.5 28.5 142,410 164, 462 163, 647
Mich, t 23.2 21.0 23.0 6, 381 6,930 8,579
Wis. > «17-3 17-5 16.5 1,812 1,908 1,980
Mion. : 19.7 24.5 21.0 46,742 58,236 60,165
Towa : 26.7 30.0 30.0 79,838 109,290 125,670
Mo. : 23.2 24.5 23.0 53,937 65,586 64,653,
NeDak. 3 13.3 19.0 18.0 2,382 3,040 3,510
S.Dak. : 15.8 2h.0 16.0 2,198 3,576 4,000
Nebr. 2 26.7 28.5 22.0 5,977 9,292 10, 318
Kans. t 20.7 U5 13.0 12,417 12,064 10,752
Del. t 22.6 18.0 21.0 4,194 3,672 4,158
Ma. 3 24.0 18.5 22.0 5,388 4,551 5,126
Va. : 21.3 24.0 21.0 6,988 4,900 7,938
N.C. A 22.8 2h.0 25.0 11,592 24, 328 15,975
8.C. : 18.6 17.0 20.0 9,616 22,070 14,920
Ga. : 16.0 16.5 16.5 1,196 1,502 1,584
Fla. 25.4 25.0 26.0 921 1,125 1,612
Ky. > 23.4 2h.5 24.0 4,549 5,733 6,744
Tenn. : 227 21.0 22.0 8,978 22,088 22,430
Ala. : 22.5 21.0 22.0 3,082 3,276 3,388
Mise. : 21.9 19.0 19.0 21,413 25,023 25,783
Ark. : 21.6 17.5 18.0 51, 749 51,152 54,720
la. : 23.1 22.0 23.0 4,566 6,512 9,200
Okla. 3 19.0 13.0 12.5 2,188 1,950 1,750
Texas ot _ 26.8 _ _ 320 28.0 1, 869 2,604 _ _ 2,128
US. 3 2hel 24.5 24.2 603,447 701, 465 747, 667


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season and the production there is expected to total 227,800 tons. Michi~
gan and Pennsylvania both have record large crops. Sour cherry production
in Michigan is estimated at 160,000 tons, 37 percent above the previous
record high crop in 1962 when 117,000 tons were picked. A crop of 17,000
tons is expected in Pennsylvania which is 31 percent more than the record
erop of 13,000 tons produced in 1955.

Harvest was complete in the Southwest district of Michigan by August
1. Processing was expected to be completed by August 7 in the Central
west area and by August 15, in the Northwest area. When harvest stops
many sour cherries will still be left on the trees. Quality has been
relatively high and size has been suprisingly large. All the Western
States, except Washington expect larger crops than last year. Conditions
have been favorable during the growing season in those States resulting
in a crop of 12,950 tons, nearly two-thirds above last year's crop and 18
percent above average. Harvest was nearly complete in most States by
August 1. However, in Washington harvest did not start until about July 31.

PECANS: The 1964 pecan crop is forecast at 124.4 million pounds, only one-

third as large as the record large crop of 362.8 million pounds
produced in 1963, but about three-fourths of average. Estimated produc-
tion of improved varieties is 52.7 million pounds, one-fourth of last year's
erop and 61 percent of average. Seedling production is expected to total
71.7 million pounds, less than one-half the 1963 production but nearly an
average crop. North Carolina, Louisiana, Oklahom, Texas, and New Mexico
11 expect above average pecan crops this year, however, only Oklahoma and
New Mexico expect crops larger than lest year. Unfavorable weather during
pollination, wet weather during the growing season in many States, and the
fact that trees produced a very large crop last year contributed to the
small crop indicated for 1964.

A severe ice storm in central Georgia during the first week of January
damaged the pecan trees and reduced the bearing surface in that area.
There was a heavy bloom in Georgia, but heavy rains and cold weather during
pollination limited the set. Shedding of nuts started early and infesta-
tion from nut case bearer, shuckworm, and pecan weevil has been heavy.
Production prospects are spotty throughout Texas. Most favorable prospects
are in the San Antonio area and adjoining counties. Moisture is needed
throughout the State to bring the nuts to size. Trees in Oklahoma came
through the bloom without any freeze damage and generally made a good set
of nuts. However, dry, hot weather has caused some drop of immture nuts
and made the trees more susceptible to insect damage. Adverse weather con-
ditions for pecans have prevailed throughout most of the season in South
Carolina. A late March freeze damaged early growth and subsequent dry
weather during bloom and pollination resulted in a light set of nuts. Dry
weather in Florida during May and June caused some drop. Most trees have a
poor set but nuts are sizing well. Alabama also had dry weather during May
and early June. The set of nuts was poor, Case bearers have caused a heavy
loss to the nuts which did set. In Mississippi prospects are highly vari-
able. In the extreme southern counties scab is present.

ALVONDS: The California almond crop is estimated at 68,000 tons, unchanged

from last month. This is 13 percent more than in 1963 and 26 per-
cent above average. The season continued to be very favorable and field
operations are up-to-date even though crop development is a week or 10 days
later than normal. The hulls of some Nonpareils have begun to crack.

Orchards in many areas have been prepared for the harvest expected to begin
in late August.

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ALL HAY PASTURE
~~" P  T¥ield per_scre __ " E _ _ _ Production " — “s7 “condition august 1 ~
State * Average* 3 Indl~ taverage* + Indi~ + : :

P9s8-Go: 1963 : cated :y5c9.60: 1963 : cated tyocg.g5: 1963 +: 1964
_ 8 39952 TT agp 3:29 62, Fs 1g6y 197

: 1,000 1,000 ~ 1,000

: Tons Tons Tons tons_ tons tons Percent Percent Percent
Maine ; 1.24 1.20 12 591 539 511 76 a
Ne : 1.29 1,2! 215 220 206 87 63 3
vt. 1.57 1,51 1,164 1,094 1,040 8h Th 13
Mass. 1.72 1.50 383 37 302 Bk B oT
R. I 1.75 1.53 ho 35 2986 90 68
Conn. 1.87 1.65 329 308 264 = 88 61 58
Ne Ye 1.90 1.84 5,510 5,602 5,444 75 69 56
Ne Je 1.80 2.03 hep 350 399 cen B St
Pa. ~ 1252 2.38 _ 3,674 _3,.207_ 32328 _ 5 2
Ohio 1.75 1.87 3,526 3,381 3,553 5 66 Te”
Ind. 1.88 1.92 2,522 2,485 2,450 69 81 87
Tl. 2.06 2.09 4,572 4,209 4,170 86 75 Ke
Mich. 1.83 1,85 3,228 3,202 3,208 78 71 15
Wis. 2.3% _ _ 2.47 _ 9,362, _9,368_ 10,063 _ 79 50
Minn. 2.27 1.89 7,391 8,001 6597 7 Bo TT er
Towa: 2.31 2.33 8,126 7,695 7,667 93 11 85
M, : 1.51 1.62 4,637 4,406 4,847 82 6h 7
N. Dek. : 1.18 11 4,035 4,088 4,219 69 83 86
S. Dak. 1.19 1.0! 4,786 65,1694, 714 72 8 64
Nebr. =: 1.2 6,307 95,971 88 66 ice]
Kans. : 1 3,734 3,891. 89 69_
Del. 6 58 66 77 48 bo
Ma. 552 615-78 50 65
Va. 966 1,429 86 39 65
W. Va. 615 83185 71 68
N.C. 152 82386 1 81
S.C. 386 399 & 86 85
Ga. 82k 812 81 B 89
Fla. _ ist. 169, 177. 88
ky. 2,633 2,370 ~ 89 i 3
enn. 1,932 1,680 86 91 15
Ala. 674 635 9 86
Mies. : 983 «97876 82 82
Ark. 72 681 85 66 us
la. 602 555 TT 78 73
Okla, 28 2,184 64 30
Texas: 1.27 _ 1a _ _ Le AT 2,198 2,254 _ 83,58 38
Mont. =: 1.35 aoe 989 ~3,501 ~3;506° ~ 72 91 or
Idaho =: 2,50 6: . 3,229 3,326 Bh oh ge
Wyo. 1.27 1,567 1,560 78 79 83
Colo. 1.82 2,592 2,684 82 52 61
Ny Mex. + 3.08 795 168 78 63 51
Ariz, : hee 1,070 1,099 82 72 8h
Utah =: -2,35 1,360 1,433 71 76 86
Nev, : 1.79 662 650 79 93 89
Wash. 2.14 1,976 1,846 76 91 g2
Oreg. 1.94 2,137 2,037 = BH 3 88
Calif. : 3.75. _ z T5417, 604 ok) an ae
we 8 2 LB T 1.72” “37, 540_116,525 115,985" 63° 7 TT BT



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

Harvest is nearly over in the San Diego area, as well.as in the upper Orange
County area where there was a light crop. The Ventura and Santa Barbara
areas expect a normal crop and picking will continue into October.

HOPS: Production of hops is forecast at 52,334,000 pounds, 2 percent greater
oe than last year and 15 percent above average. Prospects are down froma
month ago in Washington and Idaho, more then offsetting higher yields ex-
pected in Oregon and California.

In Idaho weather conditions during July were unfavorable for hops. Cool
weather and showers the first part of the month caused mildew to develop
in Early Cluster hops, A severe windstorm the night of July 29, caused
extensive damage, with some acreage blown down. Harvest of Early Clusters
was expected to start August 17, but because of wind damage harvest may
start before that. Late Clusters were not damaged as much by either wind
or mildew as were the Early Clusters, and in general are in good condition.

In Washington, July was a poor month for Early Clusters but a good month
for Late Clusters. In many yards, Barly Clusters had reached the wire by
duly 1 but then seemed to stop growing. Lack of moisture early in the
season and cool weather the first part of July were conditions slowing
growth. Although Late Clusters look good, winds about July 30 blew off
some bloom, Cool weather early in July set back growth in taby and replanted
yards. Harvest of Late Clusters is expected to begin about August 18-20 ana
become general by August 27.

In eastern Oregon around Ontario, winds blew down some acreage of
hops the last of July but most of the acreage has been put up again and the!
loss does not appear to be heavy. Warm, windy weather in that part of the
State helped eliminate mildew. Harvest is expected to start August 25.
In the Willamette Valley growing conditions during the past month were
favorable, althoughiwarmer weather is needed to bring out the flowers. Har~
vest in the Valley is expected to start August 15.

California's hops made good progress during July after getting off to
@ slow start because of cool spring weather. Mildew and insect infestations
have been light this season.

SWEET CHERRIES: Production of sweet cherries is estimated at 113,700 tons

up 62 percent from last year's short crop and 26 percent
above average. All producing States have larger crops than last year. In the
three Great lakes States conditions have been very good for cherry production
and New York and Michigan both expect a record large sweet cherry crop. ‘The
production in New York is expected to total 7,000 tons and the Michigan crop
is now estimated at 22,000 tons, Growing conditions in Western States have’
been better than last year, resulting in a crop that is up 43 percent from
1963 and 20 percent above average.

SOUR CHERRIES: Estimated production of sour cherries totals a record 240,750
tons, up 13 percent from last month's estimate. The crop in

the Great Lakes States is turning cus much better then had been anticipated.

This year's tonnage is nearly three times as large as the short crop

realized last year, 77 percent above the average and 40 percent above

the previous record crop produced in 1962. Growing conditions have

been nearly ideal for sour cherry production in the Great lakes States this

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~ Sek 7
and
_tiivision

Maine
N.H.
vt.

1,789 23
1,848 105
1,88 27
veh Oe
13823 ob
T _ 2,003, 16
= LL SST 7 868 TT
1, 72k 80
1,096 81
1,879 162
1,807 158

1,820 1
13637 f
he

: 22 1,779 “1,947

30 ?

5 842 «1,891 1,910 14. 16.1 110
Ors: + a9u,888 287,803 128K6 0/V8ee. 5,098” 5,360 _ 3,685 _ 38,186,
T/ Cummufade Gidte Totals based on witounded manthly data, 27 Compited by uilng unrounding eg production.


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

The Great Pleins were generally dry and above normal temperatures in-
ereased moisture needs for crops from Montana to Texas. Maturity of spring
grains was speeded in the Northern areas. Moisture conditions were be-
coming critical in non-irrigated areas from Eastern Colorado southward.
Some crops are "firing" and yield potentials have been reduced. Irrigated
crops progressed favorably although above normal water requirements
brought some fears of late season water shortages in a few areas. Crops
made about normal progress in the Mountain and Pacific States in spite of
cool temperatures in the northern areas.

July rains were generally adequate for crop needs in the North Atlan-
tic States although some spots remained dry. Farther south along the
Atlantic Coast, timely rains early in July changed the picture from poor
crops to progpects of good harvests. The South Atlantic and Gulf States
had above normal rainfall with new records set in some coastal areas.
Crops responded to the added moisture although producers had difficulty
fighting weeds, diseases and insects with the frequent showers. Although
rains were heavy along the coast, precipitation was light in the Mississ-
ippi valley area putting a damper on crop prospects from Northern
Touisiana through Arkansas into Western Tennessee and Kentucky.

Pasture and Hay Prospects Decline

Farmers and ranchers now expect to harvest 116 million tons of hay
in 1964 ~~ about the same as last year and 1 percent less than average.
Expected production of each of the major types of hay declined during
July as high temperatures dried up prospects for late hay crops. Alfalfa
growth was slowed in the West North Central and the western edge of the
South Central Region and yield prospects declined. Compared with last
year, yields are lower in all regions except the South Atlantic. Clover
and clover mixed hay tonnage is expected to be 3 percent less than last
year and lespedeza 8 percent less. Wild hay prospects declined slightly
during July but the 1964 total is expected to be above last year.

Pasture condition as reported by farmers on August 1 averaged 69 per-
cent of normal ~- 2 points below a year ago and the lowest August 1 con-
dition since 1954. Unusually hot weather dried pastures rapidly. Rainfell
was spotty and below normal over much of the Nation. Rainfall early in
duly revived pastures in the Atlantic States but late July high tempera-
tures stopped growth in the northern area, Pastures declined in most of
the North Central Region except Indiana. Pastures were poor. in the
Plains States and in the Mississippi valley area centering around Arkansas.
In the Northwest, pastures remained good during July. Rains were scattered
in the Southwest although Arizona reported improved fall pasture prospects,

Tobacco and Sugar Crops Improve

Production of ail tobacco is expected to total 2,162 million pounds--
64 million more than forecast a month ago as July rains added pounds especially to


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

million pounds--11 percent below last year, but 6 percent above average.
Production increases over last month were indicated for all types except
Kentucky 35, which was unchanged. The indicated average yield of 1,627
pounds per acre for all dark air-cured types combined is second only to
the record 1,654 pounds obtained last year.

Production of cigar-filler is forecast at 56,2 million pounds, 1 per-
cent below last year and 7 percent below average. The drop of 1 percent
in production this year is attributed entirely to a 4 percent drop in
harvested acreage, since yield per acre at 1,887 pounds is 51 pounds above
last year and 143 pounds above average. Timely rains during July improved
yield prospects.

Cigar-binder output is expected to total 23.8 million pounds--sbout
5.5 million in the Connecticut Valley and 18.3 million in Wisconsin. Pro~
duction from the current crop is practically unchanged from last year's
23-7 million pounds, but is 13 percent below average. Yield is indicated
at 1,700 pounds per acre compared with 1,758 pounds in 1963 and the average
of 1,622. Dry weather during July reduced yield prospects in the Northern
Wisconsin area.

Total cigar-wrapper production is forecast at 19.9 million pounds, up
7 percent from last year and 5 percent above the average production of
19.0 million pounds. Yield per acre, in the combined shade grown areas, of
1,454 pounds is 5 pounds above 1963 and 62 pounds above average.

COTTON: This year's cotton crop for the United States is indicated at

14,785,000 bales, 3.5 percent less than last year's production of
15,327,000 bales, but 6 percent more than average. ‘The estimated yield
per acre of 506 pounds is 10 pounds less than the 1963 record-high of 516
pounds but 52 pounds above average. Record-high yields are expected in
South Carolina and California.

Abandonment of the acreage planted this year is expected to be about 4.9
percent compared with 4.2 last season and the average of 4.7 percent.
Abandonment is generally less than average except in Texas where drought
has reduced prospects with some growers removing acreage in excess of do-
mestic allotments. Abandonment as currently estimated would leave
14,034,000 acres for harvest in the United States this year, about 1.3
percent less than the 14,212,000 acres harvested last year and 5 percent
less than average.

The crop has made good progress in the Carolinas despite excessive July
rains, particularly in South Carolina. Heavy rainfall in Georgia and southen
Alabema during July caused rank growth and some shedding with boll rot a
threat. In all southeastern States, insect infestation was light but
built up some following showery weather after mid-July.

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

PEACHES

Average A
~---- 2998-62 ot LL
1,000

bushels
N. B. a
Mass. 131
R. I. 13
Conn, 160
N.Y. 739
N. d 2,320
Pa. 2,720
Ohio
Ind. 384
mu. 838
Mich. 3,070
Mo. : 4og
Kans. a
Del. : We
Ma. ‘ 473
Va. 3 1,510
W. Va. 3 ThO
N.C. 3 1,330
S.C. : 6,260
Ga. a ae
Ky. : 255
Tenn. : 171
Ala. : 1,120
Miss. H 298
Ark. : 1,670
la. 3 125
Okla. : 146
exab a. on
Idaho : 233
Colo. : 1,624
Utah 7 302
Wash. 3 2,070
Oreg. : 458
California :

Freestone :_ 12,626
Total Above 1 6,56 7 7 TT
California af : 26,06

Clingstone 2, : 060
Ws TBS =

cullage of harvested fruit.

2/ Mainly for canning. Production in tons: Average 1958-62, 625,000; 1962,
35,0003 1963, 734,000; 1964, 784,000.

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


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA
POTATOES, IRISH--Continuea,

Production
Harvested _ 7 Indi faclallatk 5: ites alata 0.19
at Se oe * Average
3 : : cated: -£2:1963 :cated: 1963 : cated
1963 96h 1958 SE: 1196 11958- Be : 1964

L. SUMMER: Cont. : acres acres acres Cwt. Cwt. Cwt. cwt. owt. wt.

Minn. : 6.3 "6.8 “65 155 50 iho 97% 1,020

Nebr, > 3.9 3.9 3.4 145 1h5 160 555 566 Sk
ya. t 27 14 1.3 95 95 ie) 161 133 8
Va. 32 #28 27 7 65 70 227 «182189
W. Va. : 94 8.0 90 6 65 62 636 «6520 558
N.C. t 3.2 3.0 2.8 113 2kO 120 352 420 336
Colo. 2/ : 17.0 12.6 13.5 208 192 195 3,509 2,419 2,632
Ne. Mex. > 2.9 24 1.7 170 185 185 4e6 bye 314
Wash. + 199 17.0 20.0 292 340 305 5785 5 5,760 6, its
. 3 97 _ 769 765 297 _ 330 _ _330_ 2,86:
potel ASSL BES wists boar Bp.9 “aw ee” 50 Ba
Yaine 146.0 142.0 143.0 247 265 260 36, oF 37,630 allots
N. He 18 1.6 1.5 188 190 195 304
Vt. 2.5 21 2.0 176 175 180 3 368 560
Mass, po 47 7 2 220 «210 «1,054 1,034 987
R. I. 2 3.9 he Bb 265 eho 1,036 1,034 1,008
Conn, 6.6 65 6.9 231 225 210 1,515 1,462 1,hh9
NeYeeLeLs 33-7 26.1 29.3 257 265 260 8,644 6,926 7,618
~Upstate 42.8 dbo 43,0 209 230 230 8,997 10,120 208
Pa. 2_ 36.3. sith — 35e4_ 192 195 8,766
8 Bastern-Fall 278.87 265.6 270.0. "233707 au. I 855 a an + 65,034 oe Set
Ohio lr “10.6 ~ 10-0 “186 ~ I80 ~ “190° “2,050 4,800 Sar
Ind. 44 ko 3,5 B85 23 230 985 805
Mich, 41.2 38.5 40.0 17h «=60175 185) 7,172 6,738 7,400
Wis. 31.6 30.0 32.5 191 190 190 6,043 5,700 5,985
Minn. 95.8 101.0 94.0 122 130 120 11,603 13,130 11,280
Towa 3.8 3.0 “2.8 131 130 130 501 390 36h
N. Dak, 111.4 114.0 106.0 126 7 18 13,98 13,38 13,250
B. Deke 68 5.5 5.0 88 109 z ig
lebr. t._10, — 2-8
9 Centra).-Fall :7316.6— ah port = wale 7_ iio 3 %; ae joy ou 7
Nont. 8.1” 7.97.6 156 160 pote 1, 422 ee
Idaho-10 S.W. Co. 3/2 14.2 121 19.0 23% 255 2ho 5/2,62h 3,086 4,560
-Other Co. ¥227.4 229.0 231.0 196 220 185 44,398 50,380 42,735
Wyo. : 4.30 3.2 93.4 454 170 4150 658 Sk 510
Colo. 2/ : 40.8 36.0 36.0 220 235 2925 8,990 8,460 8,100
Uteh + 9.0 8.5 “8.5 163 175 175 1,467 1,488 1,488
Nev, 14 1.7 *9 200 210 220 ave = 357 198
Wash. 18.9 18.0 20.0 285 5,271 5,940 5,700
Oreg.-Malneur Co. 3/:5/i2. 5 90 9.0 35 2,984 2,340 2,295
“Other Co. ~:~ 249 26.0 27.0 6,018 6,890 6,480
Calif. 20.3 2k. “4 25.6 22. ee
9 Western-Fall 9 75. a ~ 5
os - E8 06.4 es
Totel . ~~ 1966.
U.S. Y ~ BoL.S

ene - 292-3 _

x Includes the following quantities not harvested or not marketed because of Low prices (1,000
Peron Early spring, Florida, other-13; Late spring, Alabama,. Baldwin area-320.

2/ Seasonal grouping revised from 1959 to date. San Luis Valley is classified as fall and all other
aeees ag late summer, Late summer crop for Idaho and Oregon reclassified as fall beginning
with 1962, xX. Averade hlate late sumer acreage and production for 195@-61 for Idaho and
Oregon, 5/ Zverage includes late sunmer aorende gpa protnotion for 1956-61 for Idaho and Oregon.


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

The average cost of the farm poultry ration in mid-July 1964 was
$3-43 per 100 pounds compared with $3.55 in mid-July 1963. Broiler
grower feed average cost was $4,78--3 cents less than a year earlier.
Turkey grower feed in mid-July averaged $4.79 per 100 pounds--5 cents
less than a year earlier, The egg-feed and broiler-feed price ratios
were more favorable to producers than a year earlier. The turkey-feed
price ratio was the same as a year earlier. However, the farm chicken-
feed price ratio was less favorable.

MEIX PRODUCTION: July milk production in the United States is estimated

at 10,824 million pounds, less.than 1 percent below both
July 1963 and the 1958-62 average for the month. Milk production for June
has been revised to 11,790 million pounds, which is slightly less than a
year earlier, _For the first seven months of 1964, milk production total-
ed about 1 percent more than in the same period of 1963.

Monthly milk production, July 1964, with comparisons
(In millions of pounds)

Vte B/ = 170 198 ord toh 8=61212—s« 108
Mass. 2 67 68 255 266 «= 267) 266
RoI. : ef 9.3 229 233 213 216
Com. : 2/ 58 58 8h 82 82
N.Y. : $35 857 1,023 121 12 =—«-103—s:105
Ned. ¢ 9 oh 85 81 7
Pa. : fe 575 636 2/ 6 Th 78

: keh 488
: 2 308 316
2 392 37T 391
: 459 ouTT 523
Wis. : 1,546 1,542 1,851
: 828 822 1,ohe
t 560 537 581
: 370 352 359

N. Dak. 176 =: 170 17h 65 64 64
S. Dak. wo 32 134 99 10.9 11.0 11.2
Nebr. 193 168 170 175 178 197 180

Kens. : 166 155 16h 113. «405) ss 107_~—Ss«*d202

Del. ef 1544 15.2 712 738 = 729 TH6
Md. : 129 130 129 2/ 21 21. 221
Va. : 1 mt 168 2/ 10.2 10.8 11.2
x oa 3 52

Cot 133 8 - 3h 913 _10, 861 11,790_10,828 _ _
ie Revised. ‘Averages not ‘available.

CROP REPORTING BOARD


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

nm :
3956-02 :

Busheis Bushels Bushels bushels bushels
+ 62.2 63.0 64.0 62 63 64
: 64,2 66.0 €2.0 154 132 12k
: 67.2 73.0 65.0 174 146 130
2 5T.9 58.0 63.0 11,690 11,948 13,860
> 2.4 60.0 68.0 6,846 4, 380 5,372
+ 62.3 _ 53.0 __ 62.0 _ _ _ 56,267 _ _ 43,036 _ _ _s7,haz _
: 8.1 78.0 80.0 303,935 ~ “226,434 ~ — 332,00
: @.9 87.0 90.0 319,519 403, 854 417, 780
> 72.8 85.0 85.0 Obb, 113 152,165 759, OLS,
: 60.0 65.0 68.0 92,769 100, 685 108,460
> 06.6 10.0 __ 2.0 _ _ 112,063 _ 105,140 _ 315,704
: 96.9 @.5 6h.0 297,428 ~ ~ 353,556 ~ ~ 318,080
2 69.4 80.0 81.0 742,626 860,320 792, 666
+ 55.8 61,0 57.0 189,554 203,740 186,561
: 28.6 41,0 37.0 1,405 11, 767 10,286
2 33.4 48,0 35.0 97,322 151, 872 106,295
: 52.6 56.0 50.0 301,487 287, 392 213,000
> ‘ST H6.0 _ _ 38.0 68,426 _ _ 62,100 _ _ _ 46,170 _
2 359.8 53.0 60.0 7,940 1 738 9,120
: 59.3 52.0 57.0 23,014 20,800 25,080
52.2 39.0 55.0 31,058 17,706 31, 735
52.2 48.0 48,0 4,885 3,072 3,2
47k 54.0 57.0 74,138 74,088 79,002
+ 32.3 43.0 4h, 21,048 22,618 22,220
2 30.5 43.0 42,0 6,044 Th, ian 67,116
: 29.6 _ __ _38.0_ _ 37.0 _ 9 198 3, HD 15,429 _
: "50.6 66.0 ad Bee ~~ 7B Ba
: 40.0 51.0 49.0 48,683 49,980 49,000
2 29.3 39.0 40,0 46,057 48,906 46,160
+ 30.6 37.0 40.0 31, 349 27,713 26,960
32.5 34.0 25.0 10,005 559 3,875
: 30.0 31.0 34.0 9,895 7,378 7,208
: 32.8 28.0 27.0 6,021 3, 4kk 2,592
: 271 28.0 30.0 34,543 ak 6u 2, 480
2 47.8 55.0 55.0 183 0 275
2 75.6 81.0 75.0 1,725 1, 620 1,975
2 53.21 70.0 57.0 938 1,330 1,083
2 53.3 61.0 55.0 14,063 11,590 10,450
: 35.0 42.0 40,0 61 ga 520
: 20.0 28.0 30.0 hos, 420 450
: 60.7 64,0 62.0 208 128 12h
: 82.9 90,0 89.0 3,598 2,700 2,670
+ 70.3 77.0 ie) 1,8h2 1,463 1,306
72-4 _ 80.0 __ _ 80.9__ _ HB _6,800_ _ __ 7,280 _
US. 2 57.3 67.3 66.5 3,670,215 4,081,791 3,885,397


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

Harvest is expected to begin about August 10 for both Bartlett and Clapp
varieties. The New York crop is forecast at 900,000 bushels, up 25
percent from last year and 38 percent above average. Harvest of Clapp's
Favorite started in the Hudson Valley in late July.

GRAPES: The August 1 forecast of U.S. grape production is 3,414,300

tons--virtually unchanged from a month ago. This is 10 percent
short of last year's record crop but 10 percent above average. Pro-
duction is expected to equal or exceed that of 1963 in all States except
California, Washington, Arizona, and Georgia.

In California, where practically all the grapes are European type,
the forecast is unchanged from a month earlier. A reduction in prospects
for table variety grapes was offset by improved prospects for wine vari-
eties. Production of raisin varieties, at 1,950,000 tons, is dow 13
percent from last year's record large crop but 13 percent above average.
The raisin grape crop is a little later than normal, although development
was very rapid during July. Mildew was a problem early in the season
and some sunburn damage has been noted but neither is a serious problen
at present. Production of table variety grapes in California is now
forecast at 510,000 tons, down 15,000 tons from a month ago, 18 percent
below last year and 4 percent below average. The harvest was nearing
completion in the Coachella Valley by August 1 and increasing in volume
in the Arvin district. The wine variety forecast for August 1 is up
15,000 tons from last month to 585,000 tons, 6 percent below last year
but 5 percent above average. The North Coast area suffered extensive
damage from early season frost. Considerable second growth has occurred
in that area. Although bunch development was very rapid during the latter
part of July, there is doubt as to whether such bunches will mature before
the time of fall rains. Growing conditions continued fairly good in other
areas and increasingly warm weather the last part of July has resulted
in good bunch development.

In Michigan, a crop of 72,000 tons is now expected, more than double
last year's short crop and 31 percent above average. Soil moisture con-
tinued to be adequate throughout July and the crop is in good condition.
Some minor shelling of berries from the bunches has occurred. Harvest is
expected to begin during the third week of September. The New York fore-
cast of 140,000 tons is unchanged from a month ago, up 31 percent from
last year and 28 percent above average. The crop in the Chautaugqua-Erie
area appears to be about two weeks ahead of last year. Rainfall has been
adequate and crop growth good. In the Finger Lakes area growing con-
ditions have been good and the concord crop is expected to equal last
year but prospects for wine varieties are variable--some vineyards are
expected to produce well above last year and some expected to be short of
1963. Prospects improved in Pennsylvania during July and a crop of 37,000
tons is now expected, 9 percent above last year and 12 percent above aver-
age. Fewer bunches and possibly fewer grapes per bunch this year are
expected to be more than offset by larger grape sizes and by a more uni-
form set in all vineyards. Prospects held steady in Ohio despite hot and
dry conditions. More rain is needed to insure the crop of 17,000 tons now
expected. Some wind and hail damage has occurred in Northeast counties.
Harvest is not expected to begin until after September 1. The total crop
expected in the Great lakes States of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and
Michigan is now 266,000 tons, up 9,000 tons from July 1, up 45 percent
from last year and 25 percent above average.

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

APPLES, COMMERCIAL CROP 1/

1,000 15000

2
bushels bushels bushels

Eastern States; 3
Maine : 1,784 1,900 1,800 1,950
New Hampshire : 1,426 1,400 1,370 1,330
Vermont : 1,068 1,200 1,000 950
Massachusetts 2,800 2,900 2,800 3,100
Rhode Island 179 180 150 190
Connecticut 1,258 1,220 1, 350 1,350
New York : 21,180 22, 300 20,400 26,000
New Jersey 2,780 2,800 2,400 2,800
Pennsylvania 8,920 9,400 8,000 11,000
Delaware 294 280 290 200
Marylend 1,452 2,350 1,200 1,550

Virginia

West Virginia

North Carolina
~~, cotal Eastern States _:_ _t
Central States:

Ohio

Indiana

Illinois

Michigan

Wisconsin

Minnesota

Towa

Missouri

Kansas

Kentucky

Tennessee

Arkansas
a= —, fetal Central States.
Western States:

Montana

Idaho

Colorado

New Mexico

Utah

Washington

Oregon

California

Total Western States

the commercial apple areas of each State.

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

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

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1964

id per acre.
1963? Indicated

1,000

Cube Cute owt. owt. owt.
100 100 2, bb5 1,300 1,200
x 90 218 99 99
100 70 105 1h0 98
135 140 578 5ho 560
9 120 2,027 1,800 2,178
125 120 2,627 2,625 2,640
65 & 583 552 508
85 15 OL 1,020 900
50 45 91 85 16
63 58 150 120 87
85 80 522 425 320
58 ST 629 499 456
60 60 939 Bho 780
65 55 305 260 220
65 70 3,868 3,770 3,640
6 55 106 90 66
TO 55 1,232 980 THe
co) 85 1/4 99 76
a PM 2. - Pe 878 _ _ 873 22
80.4. 81.6 17,291 16,137 15,438

1,000

Pounds Pounds pounds pounds pounds
1,770 1,650 6,109 7,08 6,765
15560 1,600 6,246 32,136 «33,220
1,350 1,430 5,586 5,400 6,149
I — — 2,650 ___ _ 1,800, _ 72694 _ _ 6,806 _ _ _ 6,300_ _
1,573 1,605 45,635 51, hee 52,334
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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1964
HARVESTED ACREAGE, UNITED STATES*

Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

>___._Harvested For harvest ___
CROP : Average 1964 pct.
: 1958-62: 1963 1964 of 1963
: Thousands Thousands Thousands Percent
Corn, grain : 64,469 60,654 58,399 96,3
Wheat, all : 50, 363 45,256 49,041 108.4
Winter 3 38,971 34,622 37,475 108.2
All spring 3 11,392 10, 634 11,566 108.8
Durum : 1,532 1,936 2,262 116.8
Other spring : 9,861 8,698 9,304 107.0
Oats 3 26,471 21,757 20,694 95.3
Barley : 13,805 11,538 10,722 92.9
Rye 3 1,695 1,611 1,767 109.7
Flaxseed 3,055 3,238 2,921 90,2
Rice : 1,592 1,769 1,773 100.2
Popcorn : 185 109 168 155.2
Cotton > 14,696 14,212 14, 034 98.7
Hay, all 3 67,774 66,728 67,579 101.3
Hay, wild : 10,991 10, 466 10,738 102.6
Hay, alfalfa : 28,111 28,661 29,236 102.0
Hay, clover and timothy 1/ : 14,580 13,761 13,400 97.4
Hay, lespedeza : 3,292 2,539 2,523 99.4
Beans, dry edible 1,485 1,425 1,448 101.6
Peas, dry field : 308 318 313 98.4
Soybeans for beans > 24,978 28,628 30, 884 107.9
Peanuts 2/ : 1,440 1,409 1,380 97.9
Potatoes: :
Winter 3 25 20 18 90.6
Early spring : 27 28 27 95.8
Late spring. z 130 113 97 85.7
Early summer 2 98 87 81 93.2
Late summer : 153 142 144 101.6
Fall : 974 956 958 100.2
Total : 1,407 1,347 1,326 98.5
Sweetpotatoes 226 201 189 94.2
Tobacco Hy 1,154 1,175 1,075 91.5
Sugarcane for sugar & seed : 337 468 559 119.6
Sugar beets H 987 1,236 1,399 113.2
Broomcorn 162 174 163 94,0
Hops Ea ee ee

* Does not include Alaska and Hawaii,

i/ Exeludes sweetclover and lespedeza hay.
2/ Harvested for nuts.

APPROVED:

€.

By designation of wd
Secretary of Agriculture

wel

CROP REPORTING BOARD
G. D, Simpson, Chairman,
H, L. Bossart, Acting Secretary,

K, Smith, ‘c. EL
oO. Parker, F, E,
L, Aschwege, B. B.
G, Butler, Ww. Cc.
W. LeGrande, D. iT.
F, Huddleston, J. W.
S. Minor, A. K
K. Stein, R, L.

c. H.

Wakefield,

Burkhead,
Rolf,

Barr,
Dobbs,
Halverson,
Ki rkbride,
Potter,

Vossen,
Whitworth.


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

BROOMCORN

T9637 tharvest :Ve7*8*;

Acres Acres Pounds Pounds Pounds Tons Tons Tons

700 700 380 BOO | «BOO 260
2,000 1,600 317 280 280 420 300 = 200
42,000 41,000 45 405 310 8, 780 8,500 6,400
20,000 30,000 337 280 500 5,080 2,800 7,500
: 65,000 67,000 279 250 2ho 6,760 8,100 8,000
38,800 44,000 23,000 304 «370 _ == 260 _5,960_ _ 8,100 _3,000_
61, 580 T73, 700 T63,300 ~~ 335 — 7 32% ~~ “ST 37,260" “2B, od 5,400

State : Average |
i 1998-62 | 1 1964 =, 1958-62

1964
SE yeunts—Fomds = Pounds) ey
: Pounds Pounds Pounds bags 1 bags L bags 1
Mo, : 3,480 200 F300 Thi 202 a1
Miss 2,990 3,900 3,600 1,320 1,912 1,764
Ark. 2 3,45 4,250 4,250 13,262 18,105 18,275
La. 2,865 3,325 3,400 13,133 16,891 17,272
Texas : 3,155 4,025 4,200 13,194 18,394 19,194
Calif. > _ 4,725, _ 4500 4,900 _ 13,598 14,580 _ 15,876
8. YB” ~~ 73,962 ~~ %,095 ~~ 5h, eke ~ “70,083 ~ "72,59

US. 82h L398 9D LL Bi OH _ 705083 _ 12 298
I/ Bags of 100 pounds.

State : Average
oF 1956-02

* Indicated
1964

T, 000
bushels

Bushels



CROP PRODUCTION, August 1964 Grop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

198-62 7 9963? “og, t ioseeo $ 2963: “*iges

7757 TSS eee 77 1,000 ~ ~ ~ T,803 ~~ “1j0007 7
:  Bushels Bushels Bushels bushels bushels bushels
N.Y, 8 36,0 37.0 38.0 915 592
NJ, : 45,6 36.0 50.0 1,093 612 850
Pa. os 38.6 2 37-5 3.0 7,256, 638_ 708 _
Ohio : 38.0— ~ 36.0 ~~~ 36.0 2,238 ~~ “1, 0bW ic
Ind, : 33.0 37-5 38.0 1,729 1,200 yee
Th, : 31.2 36,0 37.0 2,258 21,188 THO
Mich, 3 37.5 42,0 43,0 2,7hT 1,890 1,290
Wis, :_ 4.7.0 50.0 Bho a b81 woo 276
Minn. : 30.9 36.0 ~~ ~ 3h 27,052 35,684 20,536
Iowa, : 36.8 37.0 39.0 296 273
Mo : 30.2 30,0 34.0 5,229 2,130 1,462
N.Dak, : 25,4 31.0 32.0 83,704 100,223 86,912
8, Dak. : 25.0 25,0 23,0 11, 883 8,900 55566
Nebr, : 26.4 19,0 23,0 5,972 2,185 2,300
Kens 225.9 __ 8.0 AO _ _ 19,957 _ _ 8,968 _ _ 10,080 _
Del, : 36.7 38.0 13,0 5 18 316
Ma : 38.6 38.0 41,0 3,432 3, 306 3,936
Va. 3 38.9 29.0 45.0 4,473 2,610 ’
W.Va. : 31.5 3.0 37.0 398 333
N.C, 3 35.5 35.0 40,0 2,385 2,485 3,360
8.C, 31.1 33.0 38.0 a2 6 ree
Ga :__ 33.0, 35.0, 35-0 SS 525
ky, 31.8 33.0 36.6 25251 1,951 “yeah
Tenn, 25.5 26.0 29.0 1,065 728 696
Ark, 27.0 29.0 28.0 522 522 504
Okla, 23.2 18.5 2h.5 14,850 7,086 11,270
Texas 022. no 21.0 _ 8,16) 3,780, 3, 150
ont. 26.7 39.5 33.0 ¥5,225 Ty, 663 B97
Idaho 3h.2 46.0 45,0 20,481 28, 612 27,450
Wyo, 34.0 36.0 35.0 3,625 4,104 3,920
Colo, 31.5 29.5 30.0 15,470 9,676 12,000
N.Mex. 41.8 49.0 45.0 1,515 1,715 1,530
Ariz. : $5.0 67,0 71.0 9,301 9,548 11,076
Utah 45.6 54,0 53.0 6,946 8,046 7,049
Nev, 42,1 49.0 50.0 5 588 650
Wash, 38.9 40.0 43.0 26,374 26,560 22,833
Oreg. 36.9 39,0 39.0 18,076 16,653 15,990
Calif, owe TO 48.0 _ _ T3907 _ _ 862599_ _ _ Ot, 608_
u.8, 31.4 34.7 36.2 432,635 399,921 «367, 669

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

BARLEY: Production of barley is now expected to total 388 million bushels,

3 percent less than produced last year and 10 percent below average.
Improved prospects since July 1 in several North Central and Western States
resulted in the forecast of a record yield of 36.2 bushels per acre as of
August 1. Record yields are expected in many States, even though the hot,
dry July weather pushed development and hastened maturity.

By August 1, harvest was about complete in all areas except the Western
States, the Dakotas, and Minnesota. While slightly behind last year,
combining moved ahead rapidly in the North Central States under ideal harvest
conditions where about 90 percent of the crop was combined in South Dakota,

30 percent in Minnesota, and 22 percent in North Dakota. About one-third
of the crop in North Dakota was turning but 10 percent still ranged from just
heading to early dough.

In most Western States, an excellent crop is expected. High temperatures
caused rapid maturity in areas east of the Rockies, but weather was very
favorable in the Northwestern States enabling the previously marginal crop
to make surprising recovery during July. Only 10 percent of the crop had
been harvested by August 1 in Montana where a generally good crop is expected+
In Colorado, many dryland fields suffered severely from the hot dry conditions,
but yields from irrigated fields have been good to excellent. In California,
harvest is complete in the central valleys, is well along in the Coastal
areas, but is still limited in the Northern areas. Harvest is well along in
Oregon's Columbia River Basin, ‘The crop made good progress in the eastern
part of the State, while in the Western areas little harvest activity is
expected before mid-August. In Washington harvest of only a fair winter crop
is active with green heads causing some difficulty. The spring crop is
in good condition.

RYE: Rye production in 1964 is expected to total 34.4 million bushels--

up 17 percent from last year and 9 percent above the 1958-62 average.
Except for the 1962 crop » this year's rye production is the largest since
1942. ‘The indicated yield is 19.5 bushels per acre compared with 18.3 bushels
in 1963, the 5-year average of 18.4 bushels, and is the third highest on record.

As of August 1, harvest was still in progress in the States along the
Canadian border, but generally complete in other areas. In North Dakota,
the leading rye producing State, harvest was well advanced with 85 percent
of the crop swathed or combined.

Rye production is expected to be above last year in all regions with
yields per acre higher in all except the Western region. In the North Central
States, where nearly three-fourths of the crop is produced, yield prospects
are 1.4 bushels per acre above the 1963 yield. ‘The Dakotas, Nebraska,
and Kansas account for most of the increase. Record yields are forecast
for New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Iowa, Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina,
Kentucky, and Idaho.

SORGHUM GRAIN: The 1964 sorghum grain crop is forecast at 473 million

bushels, down 19 percent from lest year and 14 percent
below the 1958-62 average. The current forecast » the lowest indicated

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

Average
1958-62 1964
aon 1,000. ~~
Tong tons

15.2 35

15.9 1,344

12.0 1,560

12.2 663

12.1 154

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

SUGARCANE FOR SUGAR AND SEED

29.6 29.8 8,357 13,838 16,651
22. Heb 9 EL _ _ 30,202 _ _ 10,405
U.S 1/ 3904 415 40.2 17,468 2k, oho 27,116

2/ Averages do not include cane used for seed in Hawaii in 1958,

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1964 Crop Reportinz Board, SRS, USDA

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

SOUR VARIETIES:

New York fy 20, 680
Pennsylvania + 10,600
Ohio : 1,620
Michigan ! 84,400
Wisconsin t 12,680
5 Great Lakes States = 128,980 ~~ “3B
Montana : 290
Idaho : 1,124
Colorado 3 1,390
Utah : 2,460
Washington t 1,120
Oregon 7 4580
6 Western States 2. 7 710,96 7 7 7
United States 2” 139, 94%

Vy Includes quantities tinharvested on account of economic conditions, and
excess cullage of harvested fruit.

2/ The 1958-52 average includes production for States no longer estimated.

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

RICE; Another record-large rice crop is forecast. Estimated production,

72.6 million kundredweight, is nearly 4 percent above the 1963
record and about one-third larger than average. A slight increase over
the July forecast is the result of higher prospective yields in Arkansas
and Missouri, with other States showing no change,

In the Southern area, Louisiana, Texas, and Missouri expect yields
per acre to set new high records, Arkansas expects to equal last year's
record, but Mississippi has prospects for a lower outturn per acre than
last year. For the area, both yield per acre and total production are
indicated at record highs. Production is estimated at 56.7 million bags
{100 pounds); approximately 1,2 million bags above last year and 15.7
million above average. The Arkansas crop has developed rapidly and early
fields of Nato have begun to head, In Louisiana, considerable Belle
Patna was harvested the latter half of July. Frequent showers during
that period slowed harvest and knocked down some green as well as mature
rice, Moisture and irrigation water are ample and despite some concern
about excessive moisture and Blagt disease a record crop is expected.

In Texas, heavy rains on July 19 followed by showers slowed combining
operations, About 14 percent of the crop was harvested by August 1 com-
pared with 2 percent by that date last year. Growers were apprehensive
that first cuttings of Belle Patna might have to be made before fields
ary out, thus reducing the possibility of second cuttings.

The California crop has a higher than usual infestation of water
grass and control measures have met with varying degrees of success.
Most fields are about three weeks ahead of last year because July weather
was favorable for growth and development, Production is forecast at
15,876,000 bags compared with 14,580,000 bags last year and the average
of 13,598,000 bags.

FLAXSEED: Flaxseed production is forecast at 27.5 million bushels, 13

percent below the 1963 crop and 4 percent below average.
Yield prospects improved during July and are estimated at 9.4 bushels
per acre compared with 9.7 bushels last year and the average of 9.4
ushels.

Yield prospects improved in Towa and North Dakota during July and
are unchanged for all other States except California, where less favorable
conditions dinmed prospects, Total expected production is down froma
year earlier in all States except Texas and Wisconsin. Production in
South Dekota and California is substantially below both last year and the
5-year average. Texas production is considerably above 1963 and average.

On August 1 nearly all of North Dakota's acreage had reached the
bloom stage. In Minnesota cutting had just begun with most of the crop
turning ripe. ‘The South Dakota crop is in the bloom stage or more ad-
vanced but poor seasonal conditions are causing fields to vary consider-
ably. Harvest in the Imperial and San Joaquin Valleys of California was
about complete on August 1.

POPCORN: Popcorn growers planted 176,000 acres of popcorn in 1964, and

expect to harvest 168,000 acres or 55 percent more than last
year but 9 percent less than the 1958-62 average of 185,000 acres, The
acreage for harvest includes only that intended for popping.

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

NON-CITRUS FRUITS AND NUTS

re)
n
°
ae]

Average |
1988-62 + 1963

Apples, Com'l, crop bu,;1/ 122,997 1/ 125,505 144,650
a

Peaches 74,816 i/ 73,789 70, 947
Pears " 27, 987 19,378 28,853
Grapes ton: 1/ 3,097 3,793 3,414
Cherries "; Tf 230 Ay 151 323
Apricots " i 188 200 207
Pecans lb, : = 164,680 362, 800 ---

A/ Includes some quantities not harvested,

MILK AND EGG PRODUCTION

147,090
70, 939
28, 893

3,414
354

207
124,400

= pounds pounds pounds Millions Millions Millions
June 2 11,901 11,841 2/ 11,790 5,191 5,312 5,402
July 10,913 10,861 10,824 5,055 5,258 5,350
Jan.-July Incl, : 76,299 76,627 77,205 37,615 37,625 38,486

1/ Data for Alaska and Hawaii not available for inclusion in average,
2/ Revised.


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

10 percent in the North Atlantic, 7 percent in the South Atlantic, 5 per-
cent in the West North Central, and 4 percent in the East North Central
offset increases of 6 percent in the South Central and 2 percent in the
Western States.

Potential layers (hens and pullets of laying age plus pullets not
of laying age) on farms August 1 are estimated at 391, 229,000--down only
slightly from last year. Potential layers were down 4 percent in the
North Atlantic, East North Central, and West North Central but increased
6 percent in the South Central and 2 percent in the South Atlantic and
the West.

HENS AND PULLETS OF LAYING AGE, PULLETS NOT OF LAYING AGE,
POTENTIAL LAYERS AND EGGS LAID PER 100 LAYERS ON FARMS, AUGUST 1

+ Thou. Thou. Thou. Thou. Thou. Thou, Thou. Thou.
1958-62(Av.): 40,810 47,73" 84,318 36,080 48,917 39,279 279,906 apd
1963 : 44,135 42,965 53,190 hk,562 53,350 46,652 288,854 285,658
1964 + 43,367 41,470 50,935 46,976 56,782 47,604 287,134 287,999

: PULLETS NOT OF LAYING AGE ON FARMS, AUGUST 1
1958-62(Av.): 19,657 27,862 47,685 17,008 18,681 11,373 1h2,266 we
1963 : 13,798 17,709 30,686 17,203 16,283 10,718 106,397 106,625
1964 : 12,442 17,037 29,26 16,052 17,338 10,908 103,023 103,230

: POTENTIAL LAYERS ON FARMS, AUGUST 1 2/
1958-62(Av. );: 75,596 112,004 53,856 63,571 50,653 422,150 ote
1963 60,674 83,876 61,765 69,633 57,370 391,251 392,283
196 : 55,809 58,507 80,181 63,028 74,120 58,512 390,157 391,229
EGGS LAID PER 100 LAYERS ON FARMS, AUGUST 1

Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number

56.9 57-7 9763 55+3 52.6 60.9 56.8 aot
1963 57.5 59.3 59.2 58.1 54.9 61.2 58.3 58.3
1964 58.1 58.5 58.3 58.8 55.8 62.5 58.6 58.6
2/ Includes Alaska and Havali, === SSSC—C—=i~—~s~s‘“‘<“<CO
2 Hens and pullets of laying age plus pullets not of laying age.

Wa
aS
XO
foie)
aon

1958-62(Av. )

Prices received by producers for eggs averaged 31.7 cents per dozen in
mid-July 1964, 1.2 cents above a month earlier and 0.3 cents above a year
earlier, Producers of commercial broilers received 14.8 cents per: pound
live weight during July, up 1.1 cents from a month earlier and 0.3 cent above
@ year earlier. Farm chickens in mid-July averaged 9.1 cents per pound live
weight, 0.1 cent above a month earlier but 0.8 cent below a year earlier.

Farm prices of turkeys iz mid-July averaged 20.6 cents per pound live
weight, 0.7 cents per pound less than a year earlier.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 196! Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

used primarily for canning, the U.S. crop would total 38.3 million bushels,
11 percent less than last year and 22 percent below the 5-year average.

The California crop of Clingstone peaches is estimated at 32.7 million
bushels, 7 percent more than last year and about a fourth larger than average.
The estimate excludes peaches eliminated by the green drop program under pro~-
visions of the State Marketing Order. Picking of extra early Clingstone
peaches was nearly complete by the first of August, and movement of early
varieties is expected in heavy volume by mid-month. In general, fruit
delivered to date has been of very good quality and the amount of off-grade
fruit less than anticipated earlier.

The crop of California Freestone peaches is expected to be 12.7 million
bushels, or 1 percent less than in 1963 but 1 percent more than average.
The peak of fresh Freestone movement will occur by the end of the first
week in August. Early varieties are at the end of their season while Elbertas
and Fay Elbertas are nearing their peak. The fruit now on the market is
generally of good quality and average size.

Peach production in the nine Southérn peach States exceeded early season
expectations by about 3 percent but was still a short crop. Production is
estimated at 5.4 million bushels, off 71 percent fran 1963 and only one-
third as large as average for the region. ‘The current year's crop is the
smallest since 1955 when very few peaches were harvested in the South. In
South Carolina, production is estimated at 900,000 bushels which is only
about 12 percent of the record high of 7.8 million bushels produced in 1963.
Because of the extremely short crop, a larger than usual proportion of the
crop is being sold locally. The Georgia peach crop is expected to be only
one-third as large as last year. Much of the peach crop in that State was
harvested by July 1. Harvest of Elbertas in Arkansas is nearing completion
in the Nashville area and is underway in the Clarkesville and Crowley Ridge
areas. In the other Southern States, harvest was about completed by August 1.

Prospects for peaches in Virginia did not change during July, and a
erop of 1.0 million bushels is still expected. In the Roanoke and southwest
districts and in the Piedmont area, July weather favored good development of
peaches, A high quality crop of early varieties was harvested and Elbertas
are expected to size well. In the Valley and northern Virginie, July weather
was dry. Early varieties showed some reduction in size, compared with usual,
but rains in early August over most of the area should result in same gain in
the size of Elbertas which ere expected to be ready for harvest around mid-
August. In the other Eastern and the Central States, prospects generally
held up during July and production is expected to be heavier than in 1963 in
most of these States. Among. the more important peach producing States,
production is expected to be larger than average in New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
and Michigan.

Peach prospects in the Western States (other than California) con-

tinued better than a year ago. The crop appeared in good condition in
Ideho, but prospects declined in July in Colorado due to lack of proper

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1964
YIELD AND PRODUCTION, UNITED STATES*

CROP tAverage:
21958-62:
Corn, grain ‘bus 67,8
Wheat, all "3 24,9
Winter "os 26,1
All spring "oy 20.6
Durum "os -
Other spring "oy 20,5
Oats "os 42,7
Barley "3 31.4
Rye "os 18.4
Flaxseed mos 24
Rice 100 Ib, bag: 1/ 3,422
Sorghum grain bus 39,8
Cotton bale: 464
Hay, ail ton: 1.73
Hay, wild oy 89
Hay, alfalfa "3 2.39
Hay, clover & :
timothy 2/ "3 1,60
Hay, lespedeza "oy 1,22

Beans, dry edible :

(Cleaned) 160 Ib, bagz1/ 1,282

Peas, dry field :

1963

18, 3}
9,7

1/ 3, 962,
43,3
516:

1.75)
89
2,41)

1.51
1,19

h/ 1,453

(Cleaned) 100!b.bag:1/ 1,249 l/ 1,493

Soybeans for beans bu. :

Peanuts 3/ lh,
Potatoes: cwte
Winter "oy
Early spring "os
Late spring mo
Early summer "oy
Late summer "os
Fall "os
Total "oS
Sweetpotatoes "3
Tobacco lb,:
Sugarcane for sugar +
and seed ton:
Sugar beets moa
Broomcorn "os
Hops 1b,:
Pasture _§_+____ pct

24.1
1,214

170,8
14,1
189.9
144.0
199,0
194, 0
189, 0

16,9
1,704

24,7

17,2
335,

I
1,542
4/83),

Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

icated tAverage:
: Aug. 1:1958-62:

: 8,670,215
25,1{ 26, 21,252,847

27, 02,019, 570
23,61 283,277

26,5) 33,384
22,9] 199,893
44, 0|1,128,110
34,7;  36,2| 432,635

19,5} 31,518
9.4) 28,691

ly 4,095| 54,648
--+| 649,105

506} 13,905

1.72] 127,540
87] 9,822
2.37} 67,261
1,52] 28,286
1.10 4,054

L/ 1,402 19,006

1/1,441| 3,882

24,5) 24,2] 603,447
1,435| 3, 405 [1,747,587
190,4| 200.5] 4,273
180,8| 155.8 3,881
210.3) 198,0] 24,442
245,1| 137,2] 14,039
203.9} 197,0| 30,359
206.4] 196,6} 189,091
201.8] 192,3} 266,086

80,4) 81.6] 17,291
1,989) 2,026 |1,. 970,630

29,6! 99.8 8,357

18.9] 37,6] 16,909

saa} lL 27

1,573! 1,605 | 45,635

AL. mal 63.
1 il Pounds.

* Does not include Alaska and Hawaii.

and lespedeza hay, 3/ Harvested for nuts.

2-

1963

20,71

4,74
701, 46:
2,022, 28

3,866
5,134]
23,847
12,622)
28, 920
197, 942
271,730
16,137
2,336, 568;

13,838
23, 352
28

51,422

Exelades sBwee
4/ Condition August 1.

3,888,493
1,275,304
1,015,640

259,664
87,230

202,494
905,117
362, 561
33,023,
25,730
72,871

127,702
9, 980
70, 929

20,353
2,877

19,220

4,316

1,285, 261
1,012,409
272, 862
59,843
213, 009
909, 594
387, 669
34,404
21, 461
12, 596
473, 002
14,785
115, 945
9,329
69,425

20,309
2,779

20,294

4,512
141,667
1,939, 395

3,690
4,239
19,247
11,123
28, 391
188, 15
255, 005
15,438
2,162,600

16,651

24, 666
25

52, 334



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

ALFALFA AND ALFALFA MIXTURES FOR HAY

: Indicated : Average :

------ 1 3956-62 1 1963 2 _ “Loo i _tgsG-ee a 793 age

: 1,000 1,000 2,000

: Tons Tons Tons tons tons tons
Maine : 1.83 1.65 175 15 20 at
N. we : 21.95 2a a 2T
Vt. : 2.05 225 232 2hO
Mass. 3 2.05 82 719 76
R. I. : 2.05 10 9 8
Conn, : 2.25 108 98 86
N.Y. : 2.30 2,305 2,526 2,592
Ne Je 3 2.55 ak7 194 230
Pa. : ---2- 2. = = 19608 - - Lok -
Ohio : 2.15 1,5: 1,689 1,877
Ind. : 2.25 1,262 1,354 1,362
Th. : 2.50 2,846 2,810 2,755
Mich. : 2.00 2,459 2, Sub 2,646
Wis. 8 ~--- 262 .-_ Di --- pi ----B40 --
Minn. : 2.20 5,63 9379 5,2h3
Towa : 2.60 5,822 5,803 5, TH6
Mo. 3 2.70 1,683 1,717 2,071
N. Dak. ot LAS 1.50 1,837 1,847 2,007
8. Dake: 2.60 1.4 2, 87% 3,382 2,958
Nebr. : 2.20 2.00 4,165 4,028 3,6
Kans, Le 2.20 ___ 2.10 __ _ 2,955__ _ 2,642 _ 2,598
Del. : 1.80 2.10 15 a1 13
Ma, : 2.10 2.20 279 197 212
Va. : 1.30 2.15 671 292 473
We. Va. : 1.70 1.75 ebb eu 215
N.C. : 1.90 2.10 124 72 78
8. ¢C. tf oo --- -—- oe ---
Ga. 3 2.10 2.05 ya 34 31
Fla, tw “=
yy. :
Tenn, 3
Ala. 3
Miss, 3
Ark. 3
Ia. :
Okla, :
Texas tL
Nont. 3
Idaho :
Wyo. :
Colo, :
Ne Mex. : 4.50 610
Ariz. : 5.10 4.70 1,021 98h 1,015
Utah : 2670 2.80 1,161 1,196 1,252
Nev. : 3.40 3.30 362 yu 406
Wash, : 2.80 2.50 1,055 1,243 1,142
Oreg. : 3.10 2.80 959 1,172 1,089
Calif. _ _ 1919 — ~ S014 - - - - 2318 - -

233) 261 _ _ 69,218 _ 69,425

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

July weather was favorable for growth in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.
Moisture shortages in southern Minnesota did some damage in the Hollandale
area and the southeast counties. It was also very dry in the commercial
potato growing sections of South Dakota and yield prospects were reduced
sharply. Hot, dry weather in Wisconsin during much of July delayed growth;
however, rains on several days the last two weeks of the month were suffi-
cent to maintain potatoes.

Indicated average yield per acre for the eastern States is slightly
less than the 1963 average yield, but a moderate increase in acreage more
than offset the lower yield. Moisture supplies in Maine and in northern
Vermont and New Hampshire have been adequate and growth has been good.
Progress of the Maine crop is a few days ahead of usual. Production for
the State is forecast one percent less than last year’s very good crop.
In central and southern New England, there has been an extended moisture
shortage and yield indications in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode
Island are below 1963. Northeastern and western New York--including the
important Steuben area-- and western Pennsylvania have had adequate mois-
ture and potatoes have made good growth. However, moisture has been short
and growth was retarded in some north central Pennsylvania and central New
York counties. Southeast Pennsylvania had July showers but moisture
reserves were still low, Long Island had heavy rains July 8 and 9 which
brought temporary relief from dry soil conditions but only light showers
were received the remainder of the month and growers had to irrigate
heavily.

Production of late summer potatoes is estimated at 28,391,000 hundred-
weight, 2 percent less than 1963. The August 1 forecast is down 1 percent
from a month earlier mostly because of dry weather during July in Minnesota,
Wisconsin, and New York (Long Island). Yield indications also are down
slightly in Ohio and North Carolina. July rains in southeastern Pennsyl-
vania improved yield prospects in that State. Favorable July weather also
resulted in higher yield prospects in Illinois, Michigan, and California.

In other States, growth during July was satisfactory and production prospects
were maintained.

Harvest of late summer potatoes started as soon as tubers made adequate
size. Market demand was generally good throughout the month. On August 1,
harvest activity was moderate but general in New Jersey, although most vines
were still green and tubers generally small. In late July, growers on Long
Island dug a few potatoes but they were immature and yields were low,
Limited digging was underway in Pennsylvania where volume harvest was ex-
pected to begin the first week of August. Tuber size is reported average.
Harvest in the Vincennes, Indiana area of chip potatoes was nearing com-
pletion. A few Wisconsin potatoes had been dug but growers were waiting
for additional size. About one-fourth of the Minnesota irrigated acreage
in the Osseo area had been harvested. Harvest in Nebraska started in the
Red Cloud area by mid-July and had progressed into the McCook, Central
City, and Kearney areas by August 1. About two-thirds of the Arkansas
Valley, Colorado acreage was harvested by August 1 and harvest had started
in a few fields in the northern area with volume shipments to begin about
August 6-10. In Washington, nearly all the “reds” were dug by August 1
and in the earlier areas, harvest of White Rose and Early Gems was well under-
way. Digging of “Russets" was expected to begin about mid-August. In
California, digging of the late summer crop of potatoes was in full volume
in the Stockton-Delta and the Santa Maria areas where most of this crop is
grown, Harvest should be fairly steady in these areas until October 1.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA
oats

Indicated
1964

Bushels Bushels

Maine 46,2 43.0 46,0

ve + 43,2 39.0 41,0

N.Y, 51.8 53.0 54,0

NJ. 40,7 44,0 42,0

Pa, — Sh 55. 46,0

Ohio 53.6

Ina, 49.5 46,0

Th. 51.2 51,0

Mich : 49 50,0

Wis, a 55,0 _

Minn. 9 51,0 470

Tows. 43.6 Ab S 50,0

Mo, 31.5 42,0 38,0

N,Dak, 34.5 37.5 42.0

8,Dak. 35.0 35.0 30,0

Nebr. 32.1 28.5 30.0

Kans. _ a1 30,0. _ 30,0,

Del, 7 UT, 3h,0 eK)

Ma, 41,8 50,0 37.0

Va. 39.2 34.0 41,0

W.Va. 38.8 45.0 40,0

Nc. 35.8 32.0 42,0

8.C, 32.4 32,0 38,0

Ge. 38.0 36.0 42,0

Fla, — 3h 32.0, 38.0,

xy. 34.3 38.0 39,0

Tenn. 34.0 34.0 40,0

Ala, 34.7 29.0 38.0

Miss 40.6 29.0 46,0

Ark, waa 39.0 50.0

La, 32.9 33.0 40,0

Okla, 26.4 22.0 28.0 3

Texas 25-4 20.5, 2 30.0

Mont 3h.5 ~ hors 42,0 68)

Idaho 48.1 57.5 58.0 680

Wyo. 34.8 36.0 34.0 2399

Colo 37.5 36.0 37.0 4,596

N,Mex 33.6 35.0 36.0 383 280 288
Ariz. Aho 50.0 50.0 3he 200 200
Utah 479 53.0 54.0 1,248 1,166 1,2h2
Nev, 43,6 hao 4h.o 1 88 88
Wash. Au 55.0 51.0 5,19T 5,610 5,100
Oreg. Lok 45,0 46,0 8,232 1,245 7,038
Calif. 35-6 _ 40.0, 42,0 5,713 Woho 3,780
ts, & zz 309,594



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

Above average size crops are expected in the Carolinas where new bearing
acreage of Concord variety grapes continues to expand. Harvest was active
during late July despite excessive rains in many areas which had increased
the incidence of black rot and other diseases. In Arkansas, dry, hot
weather during July reduced prospects for grapes.

In Western States other than California grape prospects are below last
year but still above average. Excessive rains during harvest in Arizona
has resulted in a large tonnage of grapes being left on the vines. The
August 1 estimate of 12,000 tons is down sharply from the July 1 forecast
of 21,000 tons because of rain damage. This is 27 percent below last year
but still 32 percent above average. Most of the Arizona grapes are
European type and are usually sold for fresh market. In Washington, a
crop of 70,000 tons is expected, second only to last year's crop of 76,600
tons and 39 percent above average. Disease and insects have been no
problem to date and a crop of excellent quality is in prospects.

CITRUS: (REW CROP ): Florida citrus trees appear to be in better condition

now than at any time since the freeze of 1962. Soil
moisture is generally adequate and all trees show a heavy flush of new
growth. Fruit sizes for most varieties are large, and conditions are fa~
orable for cortinued good growth. Fruit drop is at a minimum. Only in
scattered locations has late bloom occurred. Some harvest of grapefruit
is expected early in September.

In California, prospects for oranges are not quite as good 4s a year
ago, although above average. In Southern California, Navel trees had a
lighter set of fruit than last year but the fruit has sized well.

Although trees in central California generally have a good set of inside
fruit, growers do not expect as many oranges as last year. Hot weather
during June caused a heavy drop of amall Valencia fruit and the set appears
to be lighter than for the 1963-64 crop, but the fruit has sized well.

New crop grapefruit appear in better condition than the crop a year ago.
Weather has been favorable in sll grapefruit areas.

Recent reins helped the sizing of Arizona citrus. Prospects for
Arizona's oranges continue good although not quite up to the level of a
year ago. Grapefruit made good development during July. The June drop
of new crop lemons was not as heavy as anticipated. Lemon trees continue
to show the effects of the 1962-63 freeze.

Most groves in Texas are still in good condition and the fruit is
sizing well even though July wes hot and dry. Water supplies ere short.

APRICOTS: The apricot crop in California, Washington, and Utah is forecast
at 207,000 tons, up 3 percent from last year and 10 percent above
average. The increase from 1963 is the result of a larger crop in Utah.
Estimates are the same as last year's crop in California and down in
Washington. In California, harvest of apricots is about completed in all
@reas except the Hollister area. Quality of fruit for canning was not as
good as last year, but apricots for drying was of good quality and size.
Harvest continues in Washington, with picking in the late districts
expected to start about August 3. A wide spread in the dates of bloom and
the cool weather in early July slowed apricot development end maturity.
Harvest is nearing completion in Utah with only late pickings still on
the trees.

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

Hot, dry weather during July hastened maturity of the crop in all
North Central States. Durum in the main producing area of North Dakota
was not as far advanced as in the central area of the State, and the high
temperatures during July did not seriously effect the crop. On August 1
about 7 percent of the crop had been harvested in North Dakota and approxi-
mately 70 percent was harvested in South Dakota. Part of the durum area in
South Dakota having favorable moisture supplies encountered some difficulty
in harvesting the crop because of wet conditions.

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

forecast at 213 million bushels, 16 percent more than
the 183 million bushels produced in 1963 and 7 percent more than the 1958-62
average.

Production prospects improved during July in all major producing States
except Minnesota. Favorable moisture conditions prevailed in Montana, North
Dakota, and Ideho on July 1, while South Dakota and Minnesota were relatively
dry. Hot, dry weather and generally light rainfall in Montana, the Dakotas,
and Minnesota during July hastened maturity of the crop. In Idaho and the
far Northwestern States, growing conditions were favorable most of the
month.

Harvesting was almost three-fourths completed in South Dakota and
nearing completion in southern Minnesota on August 1 while harvest in
Montana, North Dakota, and northern Minnesota was just underway. In
Washington, harvest is running two to three weeks late.

OATS: Oat production is forecast at 910 million bushels, 7 percent less
than last year, and 19 percent below average. This is up slightly

from the forecast of a month ago, largely due to improvement in Iowa

and North Dakota. The average yield, estimated at 44.0 bushels per

acre, is 1.1 bushels below last year's record high yield of 45.1 bushels per

acre, but 1.3 bushels above the average. Record or near record yields are

estimated for most Southern and several Western States.

Harvest was complete by August 1 in the Southern States, except in
Maryland and West Virginia where combining was continuing under favorable
conditions. In the North Central States, hot, dry weather during most of
July advanced maturity and lowered yields in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
Harvest was complete or well along in most States in this region by August 1,
slightly earlier than usual. Among States still active, harvest was past
the halfway mark in Wisconsin and Michigan, although less than one-fourth
had been cut in northern Wisconsin, and some fields were still in the milk
stage in upper Michigan. Hervest was behind last year in North Dakota
with 16 percent combined and 32 percent in the swath. In Minnesota, more
than one-half was turning ripe in the Red River Valley, but little had
been combined.

In the Western States, hot, dry July weather adversely affected the
dryland crop in eastern Colorado and Wyoming. In Montana, a good crop was
maturing rapidly, and about 10 percent had been combined. Weather has been
generally favorable for good development and filling of oats in Oregon,
Washington, and Idaho, but little has been harvested. In California,
the bulk of the crop has been combined with only a few coastal and northern
fields remaining.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1964

“y Indi-7? Tndi~
cated “psB se 1963 : cated
eet tOk 3 1964 195862,” 2 196k
1,000 “1,000 1,000 “1,000
WINTER: acres acres acres Cwt. Cut. ewt. cwhe
Fia. 23 7.5 155 1,286 1,236
Calif. 10.9 u.,. ~ 223 _2,580_ 2,452
Total 2 is TigoLs” 73,866— 3,690
EARLY SPRING:
Fla.-Hastings 24.0 148 199 160 3,2 $36 4,674 3,840
~Other 1.5 it 140 i 98 1/308 195
Texas LZ. 207, 36 7 192 20h.
Total : 27.2 _ atiey 1 7180787 25 8 73,801 —5,1234" 4,239
LATE SPRING: :
8 N.E, Counties: 24.0 10.6 9,6 134 165 115 = 1,878 109 1,104
Other Counties: 4,4 3.2 3.0 96 120 100 42 364 300
8.C, 563 3.5 2.6 80 95 B 423 332 195
Ga. 3 +6 5 3 65 65 36 32
Ala.-Beldwin : 13.8 15.0 14.0 132 125 86121 _~—s 1, 809 1/1,875 1, 6
-Other t 762 6.3 6.6 80 100 85 582 630-561
Miss. > 43 3.0 2.5 5p 55 50 Pek 165 125
Ark, 2 567 hy 4.0 59 55 50 Bh 226 = 200
la. 2 4,3 Ah 365 50 43 55 215 189 192
Okla. 2 2.0 1.20 12 65 65 67 LT (3) TH
Texas > 6.7 5.8 5.2 7B 85 12) 489 493 390
Ariz. : 9.2 9.6 8.2 231 255 260 2,118 2,448 2,132
Calif. 1 52.3 _ 46,2 36-6 305 = 330. 335 Lb 792 15, 7246 12,261
Total 2129.7 "123.4" “97.2 ~ “189.97 “210.3, 198.0 ay, who” 33,807. 19,247
EARLY SUMMER: 3
Moe + 543 4.5 4.0 89 85 90 ure 32 360
Kans. : 2,6 21 2.0 91 90 90 ahi 189 180
Del. : 9.8 9.5 9.0 223 200 190 2,093 1,900 1,710 ~
Ma. 2 3el 3.0 2.7 133 120 «110 47 360-297
Va.-East,Shore : 21,8 22.5 21.0 18 135 105 3,263 3,038 2,205
-Norfolk 2 5 “5 -4 107 90 110 159 4s ah
-Other 2 43 3.6 3.4 69 52 55 293 187 187
N.C, 2 6.9 4.50 4.5 102 125 =100 688 562 450
Ga. : Led 38 6 48 60 50 53 48 30
Ky. : 10.7 9.0 8.0 68 61 64 136 Sho 512
Tenn. + 9.0 75 645 «ss 8h 15 681 630-488
Texas : 11.6 u.5 211.0 170 175 we 1,968 2,012 1,980
Calif. z_ 9.8 _ 8.0 _ 8 305. 340 _ 335 _ 2,974 2,720 2,680
Total 2 97.6. _ 87.0 7 bo" citear 2 137-2 14,039_ ie, ¢ 762211, 123
LATE SUMMER: :
Mass. 2 21 1.9 1.9 199 200 185 hop 380 352
RI, 2 Led 12 1.2 175 190 190 2he 228 = 228
N.Y.-L.I. : 11.3 109 92 29 250 eho 2,778 2,725 2,208
NJ. : 18.7 17.0 17-3 2ho 250 ahs 4,479 4,250 4,238
Pa. 2 369 3.3 366 19h 185 190 T6T "610 | 684
Ohio : 5.0 4h 4.2 163 160 160 820 Ok 672
Ind. : 3uk 3.5 3eL 0 1th 205-205 598 718 = 636
Il. : 3.1 3.1 361 89 85 90 275 264 279
Mich, : 6.8 7-7 76 INL 150 150 960 1,155 1,140
Wiss _ _ _ _ _ t 20.0 _ 23.0 _ 24-5 _ 173 _ _ 65 _ _155__ 346K _ 3,995 3,798

See footnotes at end of table.



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

CLOVER AND TIMOTHY, AND MIXTURES OF CLOVER AND GRASSES FOR HAY 1/

1958-62 : 1963 : 1964 : 1958-62 : 1963 ¢ 1964
1,000 1,000 1,000
Tors fons Tons tons tons tons

Maine : 1.32 1.30 1.25 473 45 400
N. He : 1.48 1.35 1.30 185 Lah 135
Vt. 3 1.63 1.65 1.55 676 619 570
Mass. : 1.71 1.70 1.45 236 218 184
R. I. : 1.88 1.70 1.50 22 19 15
Conn. 3 1.76 1.80 1.55 15: 1 133
N.Y. t 1.68 1.70 1.60 2,698 2,564 2,389
Ned. 1.78 1450 1-70 131 wm i
Pa. £55 _ 1-40 Leo 1,672. 1,672
Ohio EZ Tl55 Tees 1BR2 569° ~~ 608
Ind. 1.62 1.60 1.65 1,068 966
mu. 1.77 1.55 1.65 1,535 1,246 1,261
Mich. 24d 1.40 1.40 TL4 605 514
Wis. 2-04 2.10, 2,00 2,064 1,835. 1,696
Minn, T.5y 1.60 Ifo 873 808 615
towa 1.83 1.75 1.80 2,173 1,745 1,759
Yo. 1.36 1.20 1.30 1,541 1,500 1,544
Nebr. 1.49 1.35 1.30 oh OL
Kans 2-626 145 1353. _ 220,___109
Del. T.70 Tuo" ~~ ~ i150 3 25
Ma. > 2.65 1.25 1.40 361 262 300
Va. : 2.de -80 1.10 6ho 332 480
W. Va. 1.33 1.15 1.20 460 hou 426
N.C. 22-250 2-200 85 8B
ky. 1.39 1.05 1.35 649 696 C55
Tenn, 1-25 1.35 1.15 285 336 286
Ala. 1.09 1.20 1.10 37 37 34
Miss. 1.31 1.45 1.30 81 104 103
Ark. 1-2 +80. 5 102 5 9
Mont. ER yee oR --- eg TS We
Idaho 1.45 1.45 1.50 181 177 183
Wyo. : 1.10 1.15 1.20 148 151 166
Cole. 1.40 1.30 L.ho 315 260 29h
N. Mex. : 1.31 1.25 1.25 17 15 16
Utah 1654 1.70 1.70 69 3 3
Nev. 1.23 1.40 L.ko ST 64 6h
Wash 3 1.96 2.00 2,00 44h, 476 466
oreg to 282 285 BOL LL 336. 2 387

U. S. 2 1.60 1.52 1.52 23,296 20,837 20,309

1/ Excludes sweetclover and lespedeza hay.

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

BEANS, DRY EDIBLE 1/

Stete ty : * Indicated
363, ; 196): 95862 1964
a 1,000. ~ ~ 1,000 ~ ~ 1,000 ~
: Pounds Pounds Pounds pags 2/ bags 2/ bags 2/
New York : 1,234 1,200 1,440 1,188 984. 32368
Michigan L215_ _ 1,480 _ _ 1,400 _ _ _ 6,527 8,480 _ _ 8,
Total N. E. aya19 ~ T0k5 — > Thos Tee LT LR TT Pie
Nebraska 1,550 ~ 1,900 1,700 1,168 1,520
Montana 1,672 1,870 1,700 213 22k "OL
Idaho 1,832 1,780 1,700 2,453 2,136 2,125
Wyoming : 2,468 1,680 1,570 9h9 890
Washington t_ 1,786. _ 1,850_ 2,850. _ 830. 8
Total N. W. 1 1, 687° 7 1,808 ~~ 1,690 ~~ 7 Tspeaa7 7 7 5,251 7
Kansas > 3 ST ~ 1,300 1,000 Ty 130
Colorado 2 196 1,040 1,000 1,834 2,236 2,240
New Mexico 3 ou 1,100 800 82 io 56
Uteh ¢ _ 50
Total S. W. Saas “Bo = Lie 7 2,416 —
Californie !
large Lima : 1,638 1,627 693
Baby Lima 3 ree hea
Other

Total Calif.
United States

averege.

Minnesota 954 1,050 1,000 52 4 50
North Dakota 1,198 1,100 1,100 2 55 55
Idaho 1,224 1,650 1,460 1,332 1,864 1,737
Colorado 916 1,080 = 84 43 one
Washington 1,292 1,440 1,500 2,163 2,563 2,565
Oregon — 12190 _ 1300 800. 3169. _ 182 Gh
United States 21,2h9 1,493 1, 4h2 3,881 4,749 4,51.

2/ Includes peas grown for seed and cannery peas harvested dry.
2/ Bags of 100 pounds (cleaned).
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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1964 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

production since 1956, reflects both a reduced acreage for grain and hot,
dry conditions prevailing throughout the major producing States during
most of July. Crop prespects as of August 1 indicate production smller
than last year for all mjor producing States. Yield per harvested acre
is indicated at 38.7 bushels, down 4.6 bushels from last year and 1.1
bushels less than average.

Sorghum for grain is expected to be harvested from 12.2 million
acres, 13 percent below average. The 1964 plantings of sorghum for all
purposes, at 17.0 million acres, declined 4 percent from 1963 plantings
and average, but the acreage for grain showed a much sharper decline
largely because of the hot dry weather prevalent throughout the Central
and southern Great Plains and participation in the Feed Grain Program.

By August 1, harvest operations were nearly complete in South Texas
and 25 percent complete in the central part of the State. Most of the
northwest Texas dryland crop was planted after the rains received in late
May and early June. The crop in this area as well as in Oklahoma, Kansas,
Colorado, and Nebraska was suffering from the hot, dry weather which pre-
vailed during most of July. Cooler temperatures and rains were needed
throughout this area to prevent further deterioration of crop prospects.
By August 1, heading was nearly complete in Oklahoma, 28 percent com-
plete in Kansas, 75 percent in Nebraska, and 25 percent in Colorado.

BROOMCORN: The 1964 broomeorn crop is estimated at 25,400 tons, 10

percent less than last year's production of 28,100 tons. The
1958-62 average production is 27,260 tons. Compared with the 1963 crop,
indicated production this year is down 2,100 tons in Oklahoma, 5,100 tons
in New Mexico, and 100 tons in both Colorado and Kansas but up 4,700 tons
in Texas.

The acreage planted this year is estimated at 188,700 acres, com-
pared with 195,900 acres in 1963. Abandonment of 13.5 percent is indi-
cated leaving 163,300 acres for harvest, 6 percent below the 173,700
acres harvested in 1963. The indicated 1964 yield per acre of 311 pounds
is 13 pounds below last season.

In New Mexico, dry soils in Union and Quay counties materially
reduced plantings and prevented growers from getting their normal acres
planted in Roosevelt County. Furthermore, drought has limited growth
with production expected to total only 3,000 tons, compared with 8,100
tons last year. Although soil moisture has been on the short side in
Colorado, growers planted 78,000 acres this year, up 4 percent from last
year, with the acreage for harvest estimated at 67,000 acres. The area
generally received enough moisture during July to maintain the crop but
not enough for normal growth. Production is estimated at 8,000 tons com-
pared with 8,100 tons in 1963.

The Oklahoma crop is estimated at 6,400 tons. The season was general-
ly favorable in the Lindsay area and a fairly good crop of early broom-
comhas been harvested but the late crop in this area was hurt by high
temperatures and drought. Production in Texas is estimated at 7,500 tons,
up sharply from the 2,800 tons harvested last year. Although some acreage
was shredded before harvest because of the high price for pulling, growers
harvested 30,000 acres, 50 percent more than in 1963. An excellent yield
per acre of 500 pounds was harvested,

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