Cr Pr 2-2 (12-05)

Washington, D.C.

Crop

Production

Released December 9, 2005, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of

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

All Cotton Production Up 2 Percent

All Orange Production Down 12 Percent

All cotton production is forecast at a record high 23.7 million 480-pound bales, up 2 percent from the

November forecast and 2 percent above last year. Yield is expected to average 832 pounds per acre, up

19 pounds from last month but down 23 pounds from 2004. If realized, production will surpass the previous

record set last year, while yield would be the second largest on record. However, Georgia, Kansas, New

Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas are expecting record high yields. The December area expected for harvest

remains unchanged from last month at 13.7 million acres but is up 5 percent from 2004.

The U.S. all orange forecast for the 2005-06 season is 9.44 million tons, down 12 percent from the previous

forecast but 4 percent above last season's final utilization of 9.11 million tons. Florida's all orange forecast, at

162 million boxes (7.29 million tons), is down 15 percent from the previous forecast but up 8 percent from

the 2004-05 crop. Early, midseason, and navel varieties are forecast at 80.0 million boxes (3.60 million tons),

14 percent below the previous forecast but 1 percent above last season’s final utilization. The Florida

Valencia forecast is reduced by 15 million boxes to 82.0 million boxes (3.69 million tons), down 15 percent

from the previous forecast but up 16 percent from last season's final utilization. Early-midseason bearing tree

numbers are reduced from the number used to prepare the October forecast by 1.4 percent, and Valencia tree

numbers are reduced by 2.4 percent. For both Valencia and early-midseason crops, projected fruit sizes will

be smaller than any of the previous 10 years, and fruit drop will be above average. Arizona, California, and

Texas orange production forecasts are carried forward from October.

In response to Hurricane Wilma, which struck Florida on October 24, limb count crews revisited one-third

of the previously completed orange and grapefruit samples in the two hurricane-affected areas (Indian River

and Southern growing areas). The fruit per tree components of the citrus forecasts were updated from this

special survey. In addition to hurricane related updates, bearing tree numbers were revised to account for

removals due to ongoing canker eradication efforts. All available data were analyzed to prepare the

December 1 citrus forecasts.

Florida frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) yield for the 2005-06 season, at 1.55 gallons per box at

42.0 degrees Brix, is down 2 percent from both the previous month’s forecast and previous season’s yield of

1.58 gallons per box as reported by the Florida Citrus Processors Association. Projected yield for the 2005-06

early-midseason and Valencia varieties will be published in the January Crop Production Report. All

projections of yield assume that the processing relationships this season will be similar to those of the past

several seasons.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 2 NASS, USDA

This report was approved on December 9, 2005.

Secretary of

Agriculture

Mike Johanns

Agricultural Statistics Board

Chairperson

Carol C. House
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 3 NASS, USDA

Contents

Page

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

 Cumulative Boll Counts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cottonseed .........................................................................5

Sugarcane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

Dry Edible Beans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Noncitrus Fruits & Tree Nuts

Papayas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Pecans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Citrus Fruits

Grapefruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Lemons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Oranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tangelos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tangerines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Temples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Potatoes & Miscellaneous Crops

Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Crop Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Crop Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Information Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Reliability of Production Data in this Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Weather Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Weather Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 4 NASS, USDA

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

and United States, 2004 and Forecasted December 1, 2005

Type

and

State

Area Harvested Yield Production 1

2004 2005 2004

2005

2004 2005

Nov 1 Dec 1

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

Upland

 AL

 AZ

 AR

 CA

 FL

 GA

 KS

 LA

 MS

 MO

 NM

 NC

 OK

 SC

 TN

 TX

 VA

 US

Amer-Pima

 AZ

 CA

 NM

 TX

 US

All

 AL

 AZ

 AR

 CA

 FL

 GA

 KS

 LA

 MS

 MO

 NM

 NC

 OK

 SC

 TN

 TX

 VA

 US

540.0

238.0

900.0

557.0

87.0

1,280.0

80.0

490.0

1,100.0

378.0

64.0

725.0

200.0

214.0

525.0

5,350.0

81.0

12,809.0

3.0

214.0

10.5

20.5

248.0

540.0

241.0

900.0

771.0

87.0

1,280.0

80.0

490.0

1,100.0

378.0

74.5

725.0

200.0

214.0

525.0

5,370.5

81.0

13,057.0

545.0

239.0

1,040.0

433.0

85.0

1,210.0

70.0

600.0

1,180.0

435.0

51.0

810.0

220.0

263.0

635.0

5,500.0

92.0

13,408.0

4.0

226.0

11.0

24.0

265.0

545.0

243.0

1,040.0

659.0

85.0

1,210.0

70.0

600.0

1,180.0

435.0

62.0

810.0

220.0

263.0

635.0

5,524.0

92.0

13,673.0

724

1,458

1,114

1,543

601

674

424

867

1,024

1,054

848

900

727

875

900

694

956

843

896

1,532

869

890

1,443

724

1,451

1,114

1,540

601

674

424

867

1,024

1,054

850

900

727

875

900

695

956

855

766

1,305

1,015

1,275

700

793

555

928

854

960

866

812

742

785

862

681

730

806

960

1,211

916

900

1,166

766

1,300

1,015

1,253

700

793

555

928

854

960

875

812

742

785

862

682

730

813

766

1,305

1,011

1,219

700

853

617

896

879

988

941

830

764

785

862

707

835

824

960

1,274

916

900

1,221

766

1,300

1,011

1,238

700

853

617

896

879

988

937

830

764

785

862

708

835

832

814.0

723.0

2,089.0

1,790.0

109.0

1,797.0

70.7

885.0

2,346.0

830.0

113.0

1,360.0

303.0

390.0

984.0

7,740.0

161.4

22,505.1

5.6

683.0

19.0

38.0

745.6

814.0

728.6

2,089.0

2,473.0

109.0

1,797.0

70.7

885.0

2,346.0

830.0

132.0

1,360.0

303.0

390.0

984.0

7,778.0

161.4

23,250.7

870.0

650.0

2,190.0

1,100.0

124.0

2,150.0

90.0

1,120.0

2,160.0

895.0

100.0

1,400.0

350.0

430.0

1,140.0

8,100.0

160.0

23,029.0

8.0

600.0

21.0

45.0

674.0

870.0

658.0

2,190.0

1,700.0

124.0

2,150.0

90.0

1,120.0

2,160.0

895.0

121.0

1,400.0

350.0

430.0

1,140.0

8,145.0

160.0

23,703.0

 1 Production ginned and to be ginned. 2 480-lb. net weight bale.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 5 NASS, USDA

Cottonseed: Production, United States,

2003-2004 and Forecasted December 1, 2005

State

Production

2003 2004 2005 1

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

US 6,664.6 8,242.1 8,496.0

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

Papayas: Area and Fresh Production, by Month, Hawaii, 2004-2005

Month

Area Fresh Production 1

Total in Crop Harvested 2004 2005

2004 2005 2004 2005

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

Oct

Nov

2,100

2,100

2,380

2,320

1,365

1,360

1,455

1,415

3,225

2,650

2,470

2,270

 1 Utilized fresh production.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 6 NASS, USDA

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

2003-04, 2004-05 and Forecasted December 1, 2005 1

Crop and State

Utilized Production

Boxes

Utilized Production

Ton Equivalent

2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06

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

Oranges

 Early Mid &

 Navel 3

 AZ 4

 CA 4

 FL

 TX 4

 US

 Valencia

 AZ 4

 CA 4

 FL

 TX 4

 US

 All

 AZ 4

 CA 4

 FL

 TX 4

 US

Temples

 FL

Grapefruit

 White Seedless 5

 FL

 Colored Seedless

 FL

 All

 AZ 4

 CA 4

 FL

 TX 4

 US

Tangerines

 AZ 4 6

 CA 4 6

 FL

 US

Lemons 4

 AZ

 CA

 US

Tangelos

 FL

300

39,500

126,000

1,420

167,220

170

11,000

116,000

230

127,400

470

50,500

242,000

1,650

294,620

1,400

15,900

25,000

140

5,800

40,900

5,700

52,540

690

2,200

6,500

9,390

3,000

18,000

21,000

1,000

240

43,000

79,100

1,500

123,840

190

18,000

70,500

270

88,960

430

61,000

149,600

1,770

212,800

650

3,400

9,400

140

5,800

12,800

6,600

25,340

400

2,800

4,450

7,650

2,400

19,000

21,400

1,550

270

42,000

80,000

1,300

123,570

200

13,000

82,000

230

95,430

470

55,000

162,000

1,530

219,000

800

4,000

12,000

120

5,800

16,000

5,400

27,320

500

3,200

5,700

9,400

3,800

19,000

22,800

1,200

12

1,481

5,670

60

7,223

6

413

5,220

10

5,649

18

1,894

10,890

70

12,872

63

675

1,063

5

194

1,738

228

2,165

25

83

309

417

114

684

798

45

9

1,613

3,560

64

5,246

7

675

3,173

11

3,866

16

2,288

6,733

75

9,112

29

145

400

5

194

545

264

1,008

15

105

211

331

91

722

813

70

10

1,575

3,600

55

5,240

8

488

3,690

10

4,196

18

2,063

7,290

65

9,436

36

170

510

4

194

680

216

1,094

19

120

271

410

144

722

866

54

 1 The crop year begins with the bloom of the first year shown and ends with the completion of harvest the following year. 2 Net lbs. per box: oranges-AZ & CA-75, FL-90, TX-85; grapefruit-AZ & CA-67, FL-85, TX-80; lemons-76; tangelos & Temples90; tangerines-AZ & CA-75, FL-95. 3 Navel and miscellaneous varieties in AZ and CA. Early (including navel) and midseason varieties in FL and TX. Small quantities

of tangerines in TX. 4 Estimates for current year carried forward from previous forecast. 5 Includes seedy. 6 Includes tangelos and tangors.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 7 NASS, USDA

Dry Edible Beans: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production

by State and United States, 2003-2005 1

State

Area Planted Area Harvested

2003 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

CA

CO

ID

KS

MI

MN

MT

NE

NM

NY

ND

OR

SD

TX

UT

WA

WI 2

WY

US

77.0

80.0

75.0

12.0

170.0

115.0

13.0

155.0

10.0

25.0

540.0

7.0

8.0

50.0

5.6

27.5

6.0

30.0

1,406.1

60.0

75.0

80.0

9.0

190.0

115.0

13.0

120.0

6.0

24.0

560.0

8.0

9.0

20.0

5.3

30.0

5.0

25.0

1,354.3

66.0

130.0

100.0

13.0

235.0

145.0

18.0

175.0

6.3

25.0

620.0

8.0

17.5

17.0

4.5

49.0

34.0

1,663.3

75.0

73.0

73.0

11.0

165.0

110.0

12.8

148.0

10.0

24.0

520.0

6.0

7.5

44.0

5.2

27.5

5.9

29.0

1,346.9

57.0

67.0

78.0

8.5

185.0

100.0

12.7

110.0

6.0

23.5

475.0

7.5

8.9

17.5

4.8

29.0

4.9

24.0

1,219.3

64.0

120.0

98.0

12.5

230.0

135.0

15.9

170.0

6.3

23.0

570.0

7.8

17.4

15.3

4.5

48.0

33.0

1,570.7

Yield per Acre 3 Production 3

2003 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

CA

CO

ID

KS

MI

MN

MT

NE

NM

NY

ND

OR

SD

TX

UT

WA

WI 2

WY

US

1,840

1,600

2,050

2,100

1,500

1,700

1,820

2,130

1,860

1,860

1,500

1,650

1,770

1,170

310

1,910

2,100

2,220

1,670

2,020

1,550

2,100

1,800

1,700

1,150

2,240

2,160

2,600

1,050

1,000

1,550

1,840

800

300

2,100

2,310

2,250

1,459

2,000

1,650

1,900

2,100

1,700

1,800

1,940

2,240

2,200

1,230

1,520

2,000

1,680

1,520

500

1,650

2,300

1,731

1,380

1,168

1,497

231

2,475

1,870

233

3,151

186

446

7,800

99

133

513

16

525

124

645

22,492

1,152

1,039

1,638

153

3,145

1,150

285

2,376

156

247

4,750

116

164

140

14

609

113

541

17,788

1,281

1,980

1,862

263

3,910

2,430

309

3,808

139

282

8,664

156

293

233

23

792

759

27,184

 1 Excludes beans grown for garden seed. 2 Estimates discontinued in 2005. 3 Clean Basis.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 8 NASS, USDA

Dry Edible Beans: Area Planted and Harvested by Commercial

Class, State, and Total, 2003-2005 1

Class

and

State

Area Planted Area Harvested

2003 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

Large Lima - CA

Baby Lima - CA

Navy

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 ND

 OR

 SD

 WA

 WY

 Total

Great Northern

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 ND

 WA

 WY

 Total

Small White

 ID

 OR

 WA

 Total

Pinto

 CA

 CO

 ID

 KS

 MI

 MN

 MT

 NE

 NM

 ND

 OR

 SD

 TX

 UT

 WA

 WY

 Total

19.6

14.5

3.1

40.0

36.0

1.0

75.0

0.5

1.6

1.0

158.2

3.5

8.0

1.3

84.2

8.0

0.9

3.5

109.4

1.9

0.5

0.3

2.7

0.5

69.0

29.0

12.0

11.0

21.0

9.7

50.0

10.0

410.0

1.7

1.9

1.0

5.6

7.0

24.5

663.9

15.1

11.3

4.4

55.0

40.0

1.8

81.0

0.5

1.9

0.5

185.1

2.6

1.0

44.0

2.5

1.0

51.1

2.1

0.7

2.8

65.0

26.2

9.0

7.0

18.0

10.8

57.0

6.0

415.0

1.9

2.2

5.3

5.5

22.0

650.9

15.1

16.7

5.7

75.5

50.0

4.2

90.0

0.6

5.5

0.9

1.0

233.4

2.1

2.0

62.0

4.2

0.7

1.8

72.8

1.1

0.5

0.6

2.2

110.0

29.5

13.0

18.0

23.0

12.0

85.0

6.3

475.0

1.1

3.0

4.5

8.4

29.0

817.8

19.0

14.1

3.0

38.0

35.0

1.0

71.0

0.5

1.5

0.9

150.9

3.4

8.0

1.2

79.1

7.8

0.9

3.4

103.8

1.8

0.5

0.3

2.6

0.5

64.0

28.2

11.0

10.5

20.0

9.7

48.5

10.0

397.0

1.5

1.8

0.5

5.2

7.0

23.8

639.2

14.6

10.9

4.1

54.0

33.0

1.7

67.0

0.5

1.8

0.4

162.5

2.6

1.0

40.0

2.3

0.9

46.8

2.1

0.7

2.8

59.0

25.8

8.5

6.5

16.0

10.6

52.0

6.0

354.0

1.8

2.2

4.8

5.2

21.3

573.7

14.9

16.0

5.5

74.5

46.9

3.8

83.0

0.6

5.4

0.9

0.9

221.5

2.1

1.8

60.0

4.0

0.7

1.6

70.2

1.1

0.5

0.6

2.2

102.0

29.0

12.5

17.5

21.1

10.0

83.0

6.3

436.0

1.0

3.0

4.5

8.3

28.5

762.7

 1 Missing data are included in “Other” class to avoid disclosure of individual operations or no data were reported.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 9 NASS, USDA

Dry Edible Beans: Yield and Production by Commercial

Class, State, and Total, 2003-2005 1

Class

and

State

Yield per Acre 2 Production 2

2003 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

Large Lima - CA

Baby Lima - CA

Navy

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 ND

 OR

 SD

 WA

 WY

 Total

Great Northern

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 ND

 WA

 WY

 Total

Small White

 ID

 OR

 WA

 Total

Pinto

 CA

 CO

 ID

 KS

 MI

 MN

 MT

 NE

 NM

 ND

 OR

 SD

 TX

 UT

 WA

 WY

 Total

1,940

2,300

2,370

1,560

1,750

2,300

1,640

1,600

1,600

2,220

1,666

2,320

1,680

2,080

2,200

1,760

2,220

2,300

2,135

2,170

2,000

2,000

2,115

1,200

1,610

2,300

2,100

1,430

1,650

2,150

2,100

1,860

1,480

2,000

2,110

1,600

310

2,300

2,210

1,635

2,100

2,450

2,390

1,800

1,000

2,400

970

2,000

1,830

2,500

1,318

2,230

1,600

2,070

1,260

2,330

2,032

2,380

2,290

2,357

1,520

2,300

1,800

1,710

1,000

2,380

2,300

2,600

1,010

2,000

2,500

300

2,940

2,250

1,362

2,080

2,300

2,470

1,760

1,950

2,000

1,620

2,300

2,200

2,050

2,330

1,784

2,430

1,660

2,270

1,750

2,200

2,130

2,222

2,180

1,800

2,300

2,136

1,630

2,270

2,100

1,600

1,550

2,390

2,350

2,200

1,510

2,000

1,900

500

3,000

2,300

1,719

369

325

71

592

612

23

1,164

8

24

20

2,514

79

134

25

1,743

137

20

78

2,216

39

10

6

55

6

1,031

649

231

150

329

209

1,019

186

5,864

30

38

8

16

161

526

10,453

307

267

98

970

330

41

650

10

33

10

2,142

58

16

827

29

21

951

50

16

66

895

593

153

111

160

252

1,196

156

3,561

36

55

14

153

479

7,814

310

368

136

1,310

914

76

1,343

14

119

18

21

3,951

51

30

1,360

70

15

34

1,560

24

9

14

47

1,665

658

263

280

327

239

1,950

139

6,584

20

57

23

249

656

13,110

 1 Missing data are included in “Other” class to avoid disclosure of individual operations or no data were reported. 2 Clean Basis.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 10 NASS, USDA

Dry Edible Beans: Area Planted and Harvested by Commercial

Class, State, and Total, 2003-2005 1

Class

and

State

Area Planted Area Harvested

2003 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

Light Red

 Kidney

 CA

 CO

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 NY

 OR

 WA

 Total

Dark Red

 Kidney

 CA

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NY

 ND

 OR

 WA

 WI 2

 Total

Pink

 CA

 ID

 MN

 ND

 OR

 WA

 Total

Small Red

 ID

 MI

 MN

 ND

 WA

 Total

Cranberry

 CA

 ID

 MI

 Total

5.0

7.0

1.0

16.0

10.0

14.0

14.1

67.1

0.9

0.9

9.0

27.0

1.1

5.0

6.0

49.9

0.9

10.6

8.5

8.5

4.3

32.8

9.0

19.0

1.5

3.7

33.2

1.5

1.9

12.0

15.4

4.6

6.0

1.8

15.0

7.3

9.0

12.0

55.7

1.2

1.6

7.0

30.0

1.5

5.0

5.0

51.3

0.3

11.0

6.2

6.8

5.0

29.3

8.4

15.5

1.6

4.7

3.0

33.2

2.0

1.9

9.5

13.4

3.5

10.0

2.0

17.0

10.3

17.0

13.0

0.5

1.1

74.4

1.2

1.8

8.0

36.5

1.5

4.0

0.7

1.3

55.0

0.3

12.8

8.5

12.0

0.3

4.0

37.9

8.2

31.0

2.7

5.5

3.5

50.9

1.1

0.8

10.5

12.4

4.9

6.0

1.0

15.5

9.4

13.9

13.4

64.1

0.9

0.9

9.0

26.0

1.1

4.6

5.9

48.4

0.9

10.3

8.0

7.7

4.3

31.2

8.8

19.0

1.3

3.7

32.8

1.5

1.9

12.0

15.4

4.0

5.0

1.8

14.5

6.9

8.7

11.6

52.5

1.1

1.5

6.5

26.4

1.5

4.7

4.9

46.6

0.3

10.8

5.9

6.4

4.9

28.3

8.2

15.0

1.4

4.4

2.9

31.9

1.6

1.6

9.0

12.2

3.4

9.0

2.0

16.8

9.9

16.5

12.2

0.5

1.0

71.3

1.2

1.8

7.7

34.7

1.2

3.8

0.7

1.2

52.3

0.3

12.5

8.0

10.8

0.3

3.9

35.8

8.0

30.5

2.4

5.2

3.4

49.5

1.1

0.7

9.5

11.3

 1 Missing data are included in “Other” class to avoid disclosure of individual operations or no data were reported. 2 Estimates discontinued in 2005.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 11 NASS, USDA

Dry Edible Beans: Yield and Production by Commercial

Class, State, and Total, 2003-2005 1

Class

and

State

Yield per Acre 2 Production 2

2003 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

Light Red

 Kidney

 CA

 CO

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 NY

 OR

 WA

 Total

Dark Red

 Kidney

 CA

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NY

 ND

 OR

 WA

 WI 3

 Total

Pink

 CA

 ID

 MN

 ND

 OR

 WA

 Total

Small Red

 ID

 MI

 MN

 ND

 WA

 Total

Cranberry

 CA

 ID

 MI

 Total

1,390

1,430

1,700

1,540

1,490

2,100

1,890

1,708

1,780

1,670

1,330

1,850

1,820

1,520

2,100

1,746

1,000

2,370

1,600

1,690

2,350

1,962

2,270

1,470

1,150

2,320

1,771

1,670

1,210

1,180

1,234

1,080

1,800

2,330

1,460

1,700

2,000

1,100

1,535

1,820

2,200

1,230

1,350

1,000

1,380

2,310

1,464

1,330

2,390

1,200

1,220

2,240

1,841

2,340

1,740

930

1,230

2,790

1,884

1,440

1,690

1,440

1,475

1,180

1,890

2,250

1,430

1,850

1,800

1,100

2,200

2,350

1,604

1,750

2,000

1,430

1,900

830

1,240

1,800

1,850

1,755

1,140

2,240

1,600

1,510

2,500

2,050

1,849

2,410

1,770

1,210

1,210

2,300

1,824

1,200

1,290

1,470

1,434

68

86

17

239

140

292

253

1,095

16

15

120

480

20

70

124

845

9

244

128

130

101

612

200

280

15

86

581

25

23

142

190

43

90

42

212

117

174

128

806

20

33

80

356

15

65

113

682

4

258

71

78

110

521

192

261

13

54

81

601

23

27

130

180

40

170

45

240

183

297

134

11

24

1,144

21

36

110

659

10

47

13

22

918

3

280

128

163

8

80

662

193

540

29

63

78

903

13

9

140

162

 1 Missing data are included in “Other” class to avoid disclosure of individual operations or no data were reported. 2 Clean Basis. 3 Estimates discontinued in 2005.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 12 NASS, USDA

Dry Edible Beans: Area Planted and Harvested by Commercial

Class, State, and Total, 2003-2005 1

Class

and

State

Area Planted Area Harvested

2003 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

Black

 CA

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 NY

 ND

 OR

 WA

 Total

Blackeye

 CA

 TX

 Total

Small Chickpeas

(Garbanzo, Smaller

 than 20/64 in.)

 CA

 ID

 MT

 NE

 ND

 OR

 SD

 WA

 Total

 Large Chickpeas

(Garbanzo, Larger

 than 20/64 in)

 CA

 ID

 MT

 NE

 ND

 OR

 SD

 WA

 Total

0.4

1.3

45.0

4.9

1.0

8.2

22.0

1.5

84.3

16.5

34.0

50.5

1.6

2.1

1.0

1.0

0.3

6.0

9.7

9.4

1.1

2.2

4.0

2.4

0.8

7.9

37.5

0.9

3.1

74.0

7.2

2.5

9.0

39.0

2.6

138.3

10.5

17.5

28.0

2.8

0.9

1.0

1.3

6.0

6.1

11.7

1.3

1.3

2.5

3.8

2.5

9.8

39.0

0.4

2.5

65.0

9.4

2.5

9.0

21.0

0.5

1.3

111.6

9.0

14.0

23.0

3.0

1.4

2.0

0.5

1.6

8.5

10.0

28.0

4.6

1.1

4.1

2.6

6.4

24.5

81.3

0.4

1.3

43.0

4.6

1.0

7.9

21.0

1.5

80.7

16.1

30.0

46.1

1.6

2.0

0.9

0.8

0.3

5.6

9.4

9.0

1.0

2.0

3.8

2.0

0.7

7.9

35.8

0.7

2.9

73.0

6.0

2.3

8.9

31.2

2.6

127.6

10.3

15.0

25.3

2.8

0.8

0.8

1.3

5.7

5.8

11.5

1.3

1.2

2.1

3.6

2.5

9.7

37.7

0.4

2.4

64.0

8.0

2.5

8.5

19.5

0.5

1.3

107.1

8.8

12.6

21.4

2.9

1.3

1.9

0.5

1.5

8.1

9.5

27.6

4.6

1.1

3.9

2.5

6.4

24.3

79.9

 1 Missing data are included in “Other” class to avoid disclosure of individual operations or no data were reported.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 13 NASS, USDA

Dry Edible Beans: Yield and Production by Commercial

Class, State, and Total, 2003-2005 1

Class

and

State

Yield per Acre 2 Production 2

2003 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

Black

 CA

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 NY

 ND

 OR

 WA

 Total

Blackeye

 CA

 TX

 Total

Small Chickpeas

(Garbanzo, Smaller

 than 20/64 in.)

 CA

 ID

 MT

 NE

 ND

 OR

 SD

 WA

 Total

Large Chickpeas

(Garbanzo, Larger

 than 20/64 in)

 CA

 ID

 MT

 NE

 ND

 OR

 SD

 WA

 Total

1,750

1,920

1,580

1,700

2,000

1,800

1,320

2,270

1,565

2,450

1,300

1,703

1,000

900

1,560

1,130

1,000

1,071

900

900

400

700

1,580

1,200

1,140

1,020

997

1,430

1,970

1,770

950

2,000

1,040

800

2,580

1,466

2,490

850

1,518

1,250

1,750

1,000

1,460

1,333

1,980

1,250

1,460

1,170

1,620

1,250

1,280

1,180

1,371

1,750

2,080

1,770

1,550

2,200

1,510

1,300

2,300

2,850

1,678

2,170

1,660

1,869

1,240

1,150

1,890

1,850

1,750

1,506

2,310

1,060

1,200

700

2,000

1,850

1,100

850

1,222

7

25

680

78

20

142

277

34

1,263

395

390

785

16

18

14

9

3

60

85

81

4

14

60

24

8

81

357

10

57

1,290

57

46

93

250

67

1,870

256

128

384

35

14

8

19

76

115

144

19

14

34

45

32

114

517

7

50

1,130

124

55

128

254

12

37

1,797

191

209

400

36

15

36

9

26

122

219

293

55

8

78

46

70

207

976

 1 Missing data are included in “Other” class to avoid disclosure of individual operations or no data were reported. 2 Clean Basis.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 14 NASS, USDA

Dry Edible Beans: Area Planted and Harvested by Commercial

Class, State, and Total, 2003-2005 1

Class

and

State

Area Planted Area Harvested

2003 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

 Chickpeas, All

 (Garbanzo)

 CA

 ID

 MT

 NE

 ND

 OR

 SD

 WA

 Total

 Other

 CA

 CO

 ID

 MI

 MN

 MT

 NE

 NY

 ND

 OR

 SD

 TX

 WA

 WY

 Total

9.7

11.0

3.2

2.2

5.0

2.4

1.8

8.2

43.5

7.5

4.0

1.8

10.0

4.8

0.1

2.6

1.6

6.5

1.9

2.7

15.0

1.6

1.0

61.1

6.1

14.5

2.2

1.3

3.5

3.8

3.8

9.8

45.0

8.0

4.0

2.4

6.0

4.7

4.4

1.5

2.5

1.8

1.1

2.5

3.4

1.5

43.8

10.0

31.0

6.0

1.1

6.1

3.1

6.4

26.1

89.8

8.7

10.0

2.5

8.0

4.6

3.2

1.5

2.2

0.7

2.6

3.0

1.1

2.2

50.3

9.4

10.6

3.0

2.0

4.7

2.0

1.5

8.2

41.4

7.3

3.0

1.8

10.0

4.5

0.1

2.5

1.6

6.2

1.5

2.7

13.5

1.6

0.9

57.2

5.8

14.3

2.1

1.2

2.9

3.6

3.8

9.7

43.4

7.7

3.0

2.3

5.5

4.4

4.1

1.5

2.1

1.6

1.1

2.5

3.0

1.4

40.2

9.5

30.5

5.9

1.1

5.8

3.0

6.4

25.8

88.0

8.4

9.0

2.4

7.7

4.0

3.1

1.1

1.9

0.7

2.6

2.7

0.9

2.0

46.5

 1 Missing data are included in “Other” class to avoid disclosure of individual operations or no data were reported.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 15 NASS, USDA

Dry Edible Beans: Yield and Production by Commercial

Class, State, and Total, 2003-2005 1

Class

and

State

Yield per Acre 2 Production 2

2003 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

 Chickpeas, All

 (Garbanzo)

 CA

 ID

 MT

 NE

 ND

 OR

 SD

 WA

 Total

 Other

 CA

 CO

 ID

 MI

 MN

 MT

 NE

 NY

 ND

 OR

 SD

 TX

 WA

 WY

 Total

900

920

730

700

1,570

1,200

1,130

1,020

1,007

1,030

1,700

2,110

1,380

1,400

2,000

1,600

1,940

1,350

1,800

2,000

850

2,060

2,330

1,350

1,980

1,250

1,570

1,170

1,450

1,250

1,340

1,180

1,366

1,390

1,800

2,220

1,360

1,050

1,900

730

1,000

1,560

2,270

480

2,270

2,210

1,502

2,310

1,080

1,190

700

1,970

1,850

1,100

900

1,248

1,300

1,610

2,130

1,690

1,650

2,000

910

1,370

2,000

1,810

900

2,440

2,400

1,622

85

97

22

14

74

24

17

84

417

75

51

38

138

63

2

40

31

84

27

54

115

33

21

772

115

179

33

14

42

45

51

114

593

107

54

51

75

46

78

11

21

25

25

12

68

31

604

219

329

70

8

114

55

70

233

1,098

109

145

51

130

66

62

10

26

14

47

24

22

48

754

 1 Missing data are included in “Other” class to avoid disclosure of individual operations or no data were reported. 2 Clean Basis.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 16 NASS, USDA

Pecans: Utilized Production by Crop, State, and United States,

2003-2004 and Forecasted December 1, 2005

Crop and State

Utilized Production

2003 2004 2005

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

Improved Varieties 1

 AL

 AZ

 AR 2

 CA 2

 FL 2

 GA

 LA

 MS 2

 MO 2 3

 NM

 NC 2

 OK

 SC 2

 TX

 US

Native & Seedling

 AL

 AR 2

 FL 2

 GA

 KS 2

 LA

 MS 2

 MO 2 3

 NC 2

 OK

 SC 2

 TX

 US

All Pecans

 AL

 AZ

 AR 2

 CA 2

 FL 2

 GA

 KS 2

 LA

 MS 2

 MO 2 3

 NM

 NC 2

 OK

 SC 2

 TX

 US

7,000

22,500

1,400

3,700

500

60,000

4,000

4,800

55,000

2,200

1,500

3,300

37,000

202,900

1,000

2,400

1,600

15,000

2,000

16,000

2,200

300

4,500

1,200

33,000

79,200

8,000

22,500

3,800

3,700

2,100

75,000

2,000

20,000

7,000

55,000

2,500

6,000

4,500

70,000

282,100

1,000

14,000

1,000

3,500

400

42,000

2,500

700

39,000

70

6,000

800

28,000

138,970

100

700

100

3,000

1,800

6,500

300

30

22,000

300

12,000

46,830

1,100

14,000

1,700

3,500

500

45,000

1,800

9,000

1,000

39,000

100

28,000

1,100

40,000

185,800

3,200

21,000

1,600

3,900

500

50,000

1,000

700

300

62,000

1,600

2,000

2,000

50,000

199,800

800

1,400

900

10,000

3,100

3,000

100

1,200

400

14,000

500

15,000

50,400

4,000

21,000

3,000

3,900

1,400

60,000

3,100

4,000

800

1,500

62,000

2,000

16,000

2,500

65,000

250,200

 1 Budded, grafted, or topworked varieties. 2 Estimates for current year carried forward from earlier forecast. 3 Estimates began in 2005.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 17 NASS, USDA

Sugarcane: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Use,

State, and United States, 2004 and Forecasted December 1, 2005

Use

and

State

Area Harvested Yield Production 1

2004 2005 2004

2005

2004 2005

Nov 1 Dec 1

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

For Sugar

 FL

 HI

 LA

 TX

 US

For Seed

 FL

 HI

 LA

 TX

 US

For Sugar

 and Seed

 FL

 HI

 LA

 TX

 US

385.0

21.8

430.0

42.7

879.5

21.0

1.4

35.0

1.3

58.7

406.0

23.2

465.0

44.0

938.2

383.0

22.4

425.0

41.0

871.4

18.0

1.5

30.0

2.0

51.5

401.0

23.9

455.0

43.0

922.9

34.9

90.8

23.8

37.3

31.0

40.2

33.5

23.8

35.0

30.2

35.2

87.3

23.8

37.3

30.9

35.0

86.9

21.0

36.9

29.7

34.0

90.3

21.0

37.7

29.3

41.0

36.0

21.0

24.5

28.6

34.3

86.9

21.0

37.1

29.2

13,437

1,979

10,234

1,593

27,243

844

47

833

46

1,770

14,281

2,026

11,067

1,639

29,013

13,022

2,023

8,925

1,546

25,516

738

54

630

49

1,471

13,760

2,077

9,555

1,595

26,987

 1 Net tons.

Coffee: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production

Hawaii and Puerto Rico, 2003-2005

State

Area Harvested Yield Production 1

2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06

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

HI

PR

5,900

47,000

5,800

44,000

6,100

42,000

1,410

480

965

420

1,050

485

8,300

22,500

5,600

18,500

6,400

20,300

 1 Parchment basis.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 18 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2004-2005

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop

Area Planted Area Harvested

2004 2005 2004 2005

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

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain 2

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain 2

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

4,527.0

80,930.0

4,085.0

710.0

3,347.0

1,380.0

7,486.0

59,674.0

43,350.0

2,561.0

13,763.0

865.0

523.0

73.0

1,430.0

8.7

175.0

75,208.0

1,873.0

13,658.6

13,409.0

249.6

1,345.9

32.5

1,354.3

530.0

345.0

1,193.3

18.7

76.5

58.4

1,039.7

96.9

3,922.0

81,642.0

4,240.0

590.0

3,365.0

1,433.0

6,495.0

57,091.0

40,320.0

2,735.0

14,036.0

1,153.0

945.0

61.0

1,646.0

2.2

185.0

72,200.0

2,706.0

14,184.0

13,914.0

270.0

1,284.6

38.5

1,663.3

808.0

450.0

1,108.2

20.0

65.7

50.3

972.2

92.3

4,021.0

73,632.0

6,103.0

61,916.0

21,707.0

40,209.0

1,787.0

595.0

3,325.0

300.0

6,517.0

352.0

49,999.0

34,462.0

2,363.0

13,174.0

828.0

516.0

68.7

1,394.0

7.8

159.0

73,958.0

1,711.0

13,057.0

12,809.0

248.0

1,306.9

938.2

408.0

24.5

1,219.3

507.8

329.0

5.8

0.2

27.7

77.7

1,166.9

18.5

72.2

53.9

1,022.3

15.1

92.8

0.4

3,276.0

74,333.0

61,723.0

22,118.0

39,605.0

1,823.0

3,343.0

279.0

5,687.0

49,980.0

33,680.0

2,691.0

13,609.0

1,125.0

931.0

42.5

1,607.0

1.9

173.0

71,270.0

2,581.0

13,673.0

13,408.0

265.0

1,239.3

922.9

307.0

27.5

1,570.7

761.9

432.0

6.1

0.1

29.2

1,084.3

19.8

64.4

48.3

951.8

89.5

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

full 2005 crop year. 2 Area planted for all purposes. 3 Area is total acres in crop, not harvested acreage.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 19 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2004-2005

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop Units

Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005

1,000 1,000

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice 2

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed 3

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 2

 Upland 2

 Amer-Pima 2

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas 2

 Dry Edible Beans 2

 Dry Edible Peas 2

 Lentils 2

 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

Bu

“

Tons

“

“

“

Bu

“

Cwt

Bu

“

Tons

Bu

“

“

“

Lbs

Tons

Bu

Lbs

“

“

“

Bu

Lbs

Bales

“

“

Tons

“

Lbs

Cwt

“

“

“

“

Lbs

“

“

“

Cwt

“

“

“

“

Lbs

Cwt

Lbs

69.6

160.4

17.6

2.55

3.47

2.05

64.7

25.3

6,942

27.5

69.8

13.5

43.2

43.5

38.0

43.2

1,618

20.3

819

3,076

1,394

1,105

42.2

1,198

855

843

1,443

22.9

30.9

2,155

1,188

1,459

2,249

1,271

965

40,000

1,990

92

391

260

314

340

401

116

174

64.8

148.4

2.48

3.43

1.94

63.1

6,603

27.0

68.2

42.0

44.4

37.2

37.1

1,333

2,898

42.7

1,500

832

824

1,221

22.0

29.2

2,083

1,178

1,731

1,813

1,181

1,050

42,500

1,977

389

247

281

334

402

279,743

11,807,217

107,336

157,774

75,383

82,391

115,695

15,065

230,818

8,255

454,899

4,763

2,158,245

1,499,434

89,893

568,918

1,339,530

8,242.1

10,471

56,290

4,288,200

10,875

175,765

3,123,686

2,049,613

23,250.7

22,505.1

745.6

29,956

29,013

879,227

291

17,788

11,419

4,182

899

5,600

6,000

55,203.9

7,146

456,041

4,818

22,663

18,307

410,253

1,746

16,112

5,200

212,196

11,032,105

152,871

75,940

76,931

115,002

220,731

7,537

387,686

2,098,270

1,493,769

100,045

504,456

1,499,300

8,496.0

4,657,700

3,043,116

3,870,910

23,703.0

23,029.0

674.0

27,254

26,987

639,566

324

27,184

13,813

5,101

6,400

5,100

57,718.5

421,326

4,892

18,099

16,123

382,212

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

full 2005 crop year. 2 Yield in pounds. 3 Yield is not estimated.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 20 NASS, USDA

Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 2004-2006

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop Units

Production

2004 2005 2006

1,000 1,000 1,000

Citrus 2

 Grapefruit

 Lemons

 Oranges

 Tangelos (FL)

 Tangerines

 Temples (FL)

Noncitrus

 Apples

 Apricots

 Bananas (HI)

 Grapes

 Olives (CA)

 Papayas (HI)

 Peaches

 Pears

 Prunes, Dried (CA)

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA)

Nuts & Misc.

 Almonds (CA)

 Hazelnuts (OR)

 Pecans

 Walnuts (CA)

 Maple Syrup

Tons

“

“

“

“

“

1,000 Lbs

Tons

Lbs

Tons

“

Lbs

Tons

“

“

“

Lbs

Tons

Lbs

Tons

Gals

2,165

798

12,872

45

417

63

10,419.9

101.1

16,500.0

6,231.7

104.0

35,800.0

1,307.1

890.3

49.0

25.0

1,010,000

37.5

185,800

325.0

1,507

1,008

813

9,112

70

331

29

9,379.1

90.2

7,070.9

125.0

1,233.9

853.0

105.0

10.7

880,000

28.0

250,200

340.0

1,242

1,094

866

9,436

54

410

36

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

full 2005 crop year, except citrus which is for the 2005-06 season. 2 Production years are 2003-04, 2004-05, and 2005-06.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 21 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2004-2005

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Area Planted Area Harvested

2004 2005 2004 2005

Hectares Hectares Hectares Hectares

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain 2

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All 3

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain 2

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All 3

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 3

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All 3

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 4

1,832,030

32,751,560

1,653,160

287,330

1,354,500

558,470

3,029,510

24,149,470

17,543,310

1,036,410

5,569,750

350,060

211,650

29,540

578,710

3,520

70,820

30,435,930

757,980

5,527,500

5,426,490

101,010

544,670

13,150

548,070

214,490

139,620

482,920

7,570

30,960

23,630

420,760

39,210

1,587,190

33,039,700

1,715,890

238,770

1,361,780

579,920

2,628,460

23,104,160

16,317,100

1,106,830

5,680,230

466,610

382,430

24,690

666,120

890

74,870

29,218,620

1,095,090

5,740,120

5,630,860

109,270

519,860

15,580

673,120

326,990

182,110

448,480

8,090

26,590

20,360

393,440

37,350

1,627,260

29,798,130

2,469,820

25,056,790

8,784,610

16,272,180

723,180

240,790

1,345,590

121,410

2,637,360

142,450

20,234,100

13,946,430

956,280

5,331,390

335,080

208,820

27,800

564,140

3,160

64,350

29,930,060

692,420

5,284,040

5,183,670

100,360

528,890

379,680

165,130

9,910

493,440

205,500

133,140

2,350

60

11,230

31,440

472,230

7,490

29,220

21,810

413,710

6,110

37,560

150

1,325,760

30,081,820

24,978,680

8,950,930

16,027,750

737,750

1,352,880

112,910

2,301,470

20,226,410

13,629,960

1,089,020

5,507,430

455,280

376,770

17,200

650,340

770

70,010

28,842,260

1,044,500

5,533,330

5,426,080

107,240

501,530

373,490

124,240

11,130

635,650

308,330

174,830

2,470

50

11,810

438,810

8,010

26,060

19,550

385,180

36,220

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

full 2005 crop year. 2 Area planted for all purposes. 3 Total may not add due to rounding. 4 Area is total hectares in crop, not harvested hectares.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 22 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2004-2005

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005

Metric Tons Metric Tons Metric Tons Metric Tons

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All 2

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All 2

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed 3

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 2

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All 2

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

3.74

10.06

39.43

5.71

7.78

4.59

2.32

1.42

7.78

1.73

4.38

30.33

2.90

2.93

2.56

2.90

1.81

1.27

0.92

3.45

1.56

1.24

2.84

1.34

0.96

0.95

1.62

51.38

69.32

2.42

1.33

1.64

2.52

1.42

1.08

44.83

2.23

0.10

43.80

29.19

35.18

38.07

44.98

0.13

19.46

3.48

9.32

5.55

7.70

4.35

2.26

7.40

1.70

4.28

2.82

2.98

2.50

2.49

1.49

3.25

2.87

1.68

0.93

0.92

1.37

49.30

65.55

2.33

1.32

1.94

2.03

1.32

1.18

47.64

2.22

43.55

27.69

31.50

37.41

45.01

6,090,680

299,917,130

97,373,580

143,130,170

68,386,310

74,743,860

1,679,310

341,670

10,469,730

209,690

11,554,970

4,320,920

58,737,800

40,807,910

2,446,490

15,483,410

607,600

7,477,110

265,980

25,530

1,945,090

4,930

79,730

85,012,800

929,690

5,062,240

4,899,910

162,340

27,175,630

26,320,150

398,810

13,200

806,850

517,960

189,690

40,780

2,540

2,720

25,040

3,240

20,685,670

218,540

1,027,980

830,390

18,608,760

790

730,830

2,360

4,620,020

280,228,370

138,682,240

68,891,610

69,790,630

1,669,250

10,012,190

191,450

9,847,680

57,105,550

40,653,730

2,722,780

13,729,040

680,070

7,707,440

2,112,700

82,820,050

1,755,820

5,160,720

5,013,970

146,750

24,724,410

24,482,190

290,100

14,670

1,233,050

626,550

231,380

2,900

2,310

26,180

19,111,030

221,900

820,960

731,330

17,336,850

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

full 2005 crop year. 2 Production may not add due to rounding. 3 Yield is not estimated.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 23 NASS, USDA

Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 2004-2006

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Production

2004 2005 2006

Metric tons Metric tons Metric tons

Citrus 2

 Grapefruit

 Lemons

 Oranges

 Tangelos (FL)

 Tangerines

 Temples (FL)

Noncitrus

 Apples

 Apricots

 Bananas (HI)

 Grapes

 Olives (CA)

 Papayas (HI)

 Peaches

 Pears

 Prunes, Dried (CA)

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA)

Nuts & Misc.

 Almonds (CA)

 Hazelnuts (OR)

 Pecans

 Walnuts (CA)

 Maple Syrup

1,964,050

723,930

11,677,280

40,820

378,300

57,150

4,726,390

91,740

7,480

5,653,300

94,350

16,240

1,185,790

807,630

44,450

22,680

458,130

34,020

84,280

294,840

7,530

914,440

737,540

8,266,270

63,500

300,280

26,310

4,254,290

81,790

6,414,610

113,400

1,119,330

773,810

95,250

9,710

399,160

25,400

113,490

308,440

6,210

992,460

785,620

8,560,200

48,990

371,950

32,660

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

full 2005 crop year, except citrus which is for the 2005-06 season. 2 Production years are 2003-04, 2004-05, and 2005-06.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

December 2005 24 NASS, USDA

Cotton: Objective Yield Data

The National Agricultural Statistics Service conducted objective yield surveys in 7 cotton producing States

during 2005. Randomly selected plots in cotton fields are visited monthly from August through harvest to

obtain specific counts and measurements. Data in this table are actual field counts from this survey.

Cotton: Cumulative Boll Counts, Selected States, 2001-2005 1

State Month 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Number Number Number Number Number

AR

CA

GA

LA

MS

NC

TX

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Final

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Final

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Final

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Final

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Final

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Final

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Final

747

780

816

756

756

939

902

921

918

918

590

677

651

664

664

625

592

582

588

588

754

696

680

679

679

719

722

696

705

705

441

435

439

445

445

840

763

784

772

772

945

1,041

1,009

1,011

1,011

569

604

591

600

608

663

756

749

742

742

802

783

768

767

767

636

629

560

567

564

536

511

520

497

497

798

755

744

744

744

973

945

893

893

893

559

646

643

665

664

681

778

775

775

775

837

824

811

808

808

628

630

632

632

632

465

431

429

435

433

864

771

753

754

754

954

952

945

948

948

646

690

686

687

687

635

707

691

691

691

808

789

780

780

780

758

719

732

733

733

639

672

593

624

624

811

728

733

733

993

926

1,002

1,011

667

689

767

767

746

768

775

775

818

729

724

722

799

693

721

721

620

516

586

585

 1 Includes small bolls (less than one inch in diameter), large unopened bolls (at least one inch in diameter), open bolls, partially

opened bolls, and burrs per 40 feet of row. November, December, and Final exclude small bolls.
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November Weather Summary

Stormy November weather across much of the North and East contrasted with mostly dry conditions from

southern California to the southern Plains. In the Northwest, abundant rain and snow showers aided winter

grains, established high-elevation snow packs, and eased long-term drought. Meanwhile, little or no

precipitation fell in the Southwest, although drought-related concerns were tempered by the aftereffects (e.g.

full reservoirs) of the phenomenal 2004-05 winter wet season and the knowledge that the majority of the

2005-06 season lies ahead. Farther east, however, extremely dry conditions severely stressed pastures and

winter grains on the southern Plains, where many locations reported monthly rainfall of a trace or less. Soil

moisture shortages were also observed farther north, especially in South Dakota, until a post-Thanksgiving

storm blanketed the northern half of the Plains with snow. The northern Plains’ winter wheat benefited from

the late-November snowfall, which provided moisture and insulation. Late-month snow also covered much of

the Midwest, although a core drought area persisted from southern Iowa to near the southern tip of Lake

Michigan. Elsewhere, drought continued to adversely affect pastures and winter grains in many areas from

southern and eastern Texas to the Delta, while frequent showers eased previously dry conditions in the

Southeast. Significant precipitation also fell in the Northeast, maintaining soggy conditions in the wake of

record-setting October wetness.

During the first half of November, a record-setting warm spell produced numerous monthly record highs from

the central and southern Plains into the Southeast. In fact, November temperatures averaged above normal

across most of the country, despite a late-month cooling trend. Monthly temperatures averaged more than

6 degree F above normal across parts of the northern Plains and were at least 2 degrees F above normal

across the Southwest, Delta, Midwest, and the remainder of the Plains. Cooler-than-normal weather was

confined to the Northwest, where readings were as much as 4 degrees F below normal.

November Agricultural Summary

Temperatures averaged above normal across most of the Nation, exceeding normal temperatures by over

4 degrees Fahrenheit across much of the Great Plains, and by 8 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of the Great Basin. 

Only the Pacific Northwest experienced below-normal temperatures. Meanwhile, a lack of rainfall in the

Southwest and Great Plains stressed pastures and crops, particularly winter wheat in the southern Great

Plains. Precipitation totals were higher in the Mississippi Delta, but still well below normal. Moderate

precipitation across the Corn Belt helped to maintain adequate soil moisture for winter wheat without

seriously hampering final harvest of corn and soybeans. In the Pacific Northwest, persistent rain and snow

showers provided moisture and protection for winter wheat. Heavy precipitation, including some snow, fell

along the middle and northern Atlantic Coast. In the Southeast, dry conditions through mid month gave way

to showers toward month’s end, improving soil moisture.

The corn harvest continued to progress ahead of the normal pace. By mid month, growers had combined

95 percent of their crop, 10 percentage points ahead of last year and 4 points ahead of normal. Harvest

progress was at or ahead of the normal pace in all States, except Ohio and Texas, which were only 1 and

2 points behind normal, respectively. Only in Colorado, the northern Corn Belt, and Ohio River Valley was

harvest less than 95 percent complete.

Sorghum harvest began the month slightly behind the normal pace but surged ahead of normal by the end of

the first week. At month’s end, 96 percent of the acreage had been harvested, compared with 84 percent last

year and 93 percent for the 5-year average. In New Mexico, where harvest progress was as much as 24 points

behind normal at mid month, growers harvested 30 percent of their acreage during the final week to pull

within 4 points of the normal pace. In all other States, progress was at or ahead of normal.

On November 6, ninety-five percent of the winter wheat crop had been sown, 4 points ahead of last year and

3 points ahead of normal. Planting was at or ahead of the normal pace in all States, except North Carolina

and the Pacific Coast States. Emergence of the crop also progressed ahead of normal, reaching 94 percent by

month’s end. In California, Oregon, and Washington, the crop emerged behind the normal pace due to cool

weather, while in Texas, dry conditions slowed emergence. Progress was at or ahead of normal in all other

States.

The soybean harvest reached 96 percent complete on November 6, compared with 87 percent last year and

91 percent for the 5-year average. Progress was at or ahead of normal in all States, exceeding the average
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pace by 28 points in Tennessee. Harvest was complete in Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, and the

Dakotas and was over 90 percent complete in all States, except Kentucky, at 87 percent, and North Carolina,

at 32 percent.

Sunflower growers had harvested 97 percent of their acreage by month’s end, 12 points ahead of last year and

4 points ahead of normal. Harvest was over 95 percent complete and ahead of the normal pace in the 4 major

producing States.

The Nation’s peanut harvest began the month at 78 percent complete, 3 points behind normal. However,

harvest progressed rapidly during the month, exceeding the normal pace by November 13 and reaching

98 percent complete by November 20, compared with 94 percent last year and 95 percent for the 5-year

average. Georgia growers trailed slightly behind normal, while producers in all other States were at or ahead

of the normal harvest pace.

On October 31, cotton growers had harvested 53 percent of their acreage, 4 points ahead of last year but

2 points behind normal. Progress was ahead of normal in the Mississippi Delta but trailed behind normal

across the southern Great Plains, Southwest, and parts of the Southeast. Early in the month, however, dry

weather in most growing areas favored fieldwork, allowing harvest to accelerate. Harvest had overtaken the

normal pace by mid month and reached 84 percent complete by November 27, twelve points ahead of last

year and 3 points ahead of normal. At month’s end, only Arizona, California, and Oklahoma producers

trailed behind the normal harvest pace.

The sugarbeet harvest was 96 percent complete on November 6, compared with 95 percent for last year and

the 5-year average. Michigan growers trailed 3 points behind the normal pace, while in Idaho and Minnesota,

progress was slightly ahead of normal.

Cotton: Upland cotton harvested area, at 13.4 million acres, is unchanged from the November forecast but

up 5 percent from last year. American-Pima harvested area, at 265,000 acres, is also unchanged from

November but up 7 from the 2004 harvested area.

In the Southeastern States, ideal weather conditions allowed growers to make progress with harvest. Showers

during the middle of the month slowed harvest progress, but by late month harvest was virtually complete in

the region. Objective yield data show average bolls per acre in Georgia to be the highest on record while the

boll weight was the second smallest on record. 

Cotton harvest was virtually complete by the first of the month in the lower Delta, while producers in the

upper Delta finished harvest by late month. Objective yield survey data show boll weights in Mississippi

were the highest in the last 10 years. In Louisiana, the count of bolls per acre were the highest on record. 

Warm, dry weather allowed Texas growers to finish defoliation and accelerate the harvest pace, with harvest

progress ending the month slightly ahead of the 5-year average. In Kansas and Oklahoma, harvest was

complete by late November. Objective measurements show Texas boll weights to be the largest of the last

10 years and the second highest boll count per acre. 

In California, cotton harvest was winding down while some growers continued with a second picking. 

Arizona growers received favorable weather an made progress with harvest but were still slightly behind the

5-year average. Data from the objective yield survey show California bolls per acre to be the second highest

in the last 10 years while boll weight is the lowest for the same time period. 

America-Pima cotton production is forecast at 674,000 bales, up 5 percent from the November forecast but

down 10 percent from last year. The U.S. yield is forecast at 1,221 pounds per harvested acre. California

growers are expecting a yield of 1,274 pounds. Harvest progressed throughout the month without any major

weather interruptions. 

All cotton ginned prior to December1 totaled 16,057,100 running bales, compared with 14,754,450 running

bales ginned at the same date last year and 13,465,900 running bales ginned in 2003. 
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Papayas: Hawaii fresh papaya utilization is estimated at 2.27 million pounds for November, down 8 percent

from last month and 14 percent below a year ago. Area in crop totaled 2,320 acres, down 3 percent from last

month but up 10 percent from November 2004. Harvested area totaled 1,415 acres, down 3 percent from last

month but up 4 percent from a year ago. Weather for November began wet but turned sunny during the last

week of the month. Damp conditions encouraged weed growth and delayed spraying for disease causing

increased reports of black spot damage. Dry weather earlier in the year resulted in gaps in the fruit columns. 

Lower production was noted in all growing areas.

Dry Beans: U.S. dry edible bean production is forecast at 27.2 million cwt for 2005, up 4 percent from the

October forecast and 53 percent above last year. Harvested acreage is forecast at 1.57 million acres, 3 percent

above the last forecast and up 29 percent from 2004. The average U.S. yield is forecast at 1,731 pounds per

acre, an increase of 16 pounds from the October forecast and 272 pounds above a year ago. Production is

above a year ago in 16 of the 17 producing States. Most notable production increases from last year are

Minnesota up 111 percent, Colorado 91 percent higher, and North Dakota increasing 82 percent. Production

is up from a year ago for large lima, baby lima, navy, great northern, pinto, light red kidney, dark red kidney,

pink, small red, blackeye, and small and large chickpeas. Production decreased from last year for small white,

cranberry, and black. 

Production in North Dakota is forecast at 8.66 million cwt, 82 percent above 2004. Harvested acres increased

6 percent, while the average yield, at 1,520 pounds per acre, is up 520 pounds from last year. Harvest was

essentially complete by mid-October, slightly ahead of average and over two weeks ahead of last year.

In Michigan, production is forecast at 3.91 million cwt, 24 percent above last year. Harvested area, at

230,000 acres, is 24 percent above 2004, while yield of 1,700 pounds per acre is unchanged from last season. 

The Thumb area of Michigan received near normal rainfall for the growing season and harvest was mostly

completed by mid-October. Nebraska growers produced 3.81 million cwt of dry beans, 60 percent more than

last year. The average yield, at 2,240 pounds per acre, is up 80 pounds from the previous year. If realized

this will be a record high yield. Production in Minnesota increased 111 percent due to a 35 percent increase in

harvested acres and better growing conditions than last year. Higher yields in western and central Minnesota

more than offset lower yields in the northwest caused by wet conditions during the summer. Production in

Colorado is up 91 percent from last year, South Dakota is up 79 percent, Kansas 72 percent, Texas

66 percent, and Utah 64 percent. Wyoming is 40 percent above last year, Oregon is 34 percent higher, and

Washington increased 30 percent. New York and Idaho are both 14 percent above last year, California is up

11 percent, and Montana increased 8 percent from a year ago. 

Grapefruit: The forecast of the 2005-06 U.S. grapefruit crop is 1.09 million tons, down 24 percent from the

October 1 forecast. Florida's grapefruit production is forecast at 16.0 million boxes (680,000 tons), down

33 percent from the October 1, pre-Hurricane Wilma forecast but still 25 percent above last year’s

hurricane-damaged crop. Following Hurricane Wilma, limb count crews recounted one-third of the

previously completed Limb Count Survey samples in the hurricane affected Indian River and Southern Areas. 

New counts of fruit per tree resulting from this additional survey work support the 8.00 million box reduction.

The all white grapefruit utilization forecast, at 4.00 million boxes (170,000 tons), is down 43 percent from

October 1 but 18 percent above last season’s utilization. The new number for fruit per tree, at 212 pieces, is

103 more than last year, however still far less than any of the prior 10 years, excluding last year. The colored

seedless utilization forecast, at 12.0 million boxes (510,000 tons), is down 29 percent from the October 1

forecast but 28 percent higher than the 2004-05 season’s utilization. The growth rate has increased since the

previous forecast, and sizes are now projected to be above average. Excluding last season, the drop rate for

white varieties is higher than nine out of the past ten seasons, while the colored drop rate is higher than any of

the previous ten seasons. Arizona, California, and Texas grapefruit production forecasts are carried over from

October.

Tangelos: Florida’s tangelo forecast is 1.20 million boxes (54,000 tons), down 14 percent from the October

forecast and 23 percent below last season’s utilized production. Despite fruit losses from Hurricane Wilma,

the adjusted average fruit per tree, at 698, is higher than 7 of the last 10 seasons. Despite the higher than

average fruit count, smaller than average fruit size, reduced tree count, and slightly higher than average fruit

drop this season all contribute to a reduced production forecast.
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Tangerines: The December 1 tangerine crop forecast, at 410,000 tons, is down 3 percent from the October

forecast but up 24 percent from last season’s utilization of 331,000 tons. Florida’s tangerine crop is forecast

at 5.70 million boxes (271,000 tons), down 5 percent from the October forecast but 28 percent higher than

last season’s 4.45 million boxes. Fallglo harvest is nearly complete and the Sunburst harvest is underway for

the holiday season with commercial, gift fruit, and fund raising shipments underway. Arizona and California

tangerine production forecasts are carried forward from October.

Temples: Florida’s December 1 Temple forecast for the 2005-06 season is 800,000 boxes (36,000 tons),

down 11 percent from the October forecast but 23 percent above last season’s hurricane-reduced final

utilization of 650,000 boxes. If realized, with the exception of last year’s crop, this will be the lowest

production since the 1954-55 season. Average fruit size is below normal and the current rate of fruit growth

indicates a much smaller than average size at harvest. The drop rate is expected to be above average for the

season.

Florida Citrus: Florida’s citrus areas experienced cool weather during the month of November. 

Temperatures were mostly at or below average levels all month. Several cold fronts passed through the State

bringing cool morning temperatures ranging from the low 40's to mid 50's, while daytime temperatures

warmed to the 60's and 70's. Rainfall was at or below average levels all month with limited showers ahead of

the cool fronts. While lakes and canals remain generally above normal levels, surface soil moisture levels are

being maintained with infrequent irrigation. December brought the end to the hurricane season with the

record 14th named hurricane still wandering in the eastern Atlantic. Many trees in areas affected by Hurricane

Wilma look somewhat battered but are recovering. Trees in other areas are reported in excellent condition. 

Harvest began slowly in October after the storm delay and increased during November. Navel and Hamlin

oranges, Sunburst tangerines, white and colored grapefruit, and tangelos are being shipped fresh. Harvest of

Ambersweet oranges and Fallglow tangerines is complete. Many processing plants are now open with all

expected to be open around the clock after the New Year’s break. Field run harvest of early oranges for

processing has just started. Growers continued with normal fall cultural practices and clean up operations in

groves where trees were blown over by the hurricanes.

California Citrus: Navel orange maturity continued to improve during the month as harvest activities

increased. Harvest slowed during the Thanksgiving holiday, giving fruit more time to gain color and increase

sugar levels. Navel varieties picked and packed included Tule Golds, Fukumoto, Newhall, Early Beck, and

Bonanza. A few late variety Valencia oranges were being harvested for juice. The harvest of Owari and

Clementine varieties of tangerines gained momentum, and pummelos were picked and packed. Grapefruit

harvest continued in the southern coastal areas as well as the California desert areas. The continued shortage

of fruit from Florida has created a very strong demand for California grapefruit. Lemons continued to be

harvested in the desert areas, and harvest began in the Central Valley.

California Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts: The prolonged raisin grape harvest was complete by mid November,

so growers began taking down terraces, leveling the drives between rows, and irrigating. Table grape harvest

continued but began winding down towards the end of the month. Varieties picked included Red Globe,

Autumn Royal, Crimson Seedless, Christmas Rose, Ruby Seedless, Calmeria, Rougue, and Emperor. Wine

grape harvesting continued during the month in some coastal areas. Postharvest activities, such as irrigation

and nitrogen fertilizer applications, were underway in vineyards and orchards. Harvesting of Asian pears,

apples, Wonderful pomegranates, Fuyu and Hachiya persimmons, figs, and kiwifruit continued. Fall

strawberries were sold at roadside stands in the San Joaquin Valley, and new fields of blueberries were

planted. A small amount of late variety almonds and walnuts were harvested the first half of the month but

harvest was essentially complete by month’s end. Pecan harvest began in the Clovis district. Postharvest

pruning, shredding, irrigating, weeding, and manure and compost spreading were underway in many nut

orchards. Olive harvest for canning was complete by the last week of the month.

Pecans: The December 1 forecast of 2005 utilized production is 250 million pounds (in-shell basis), down

13 percent from the October 1 forecast but up 35 percent from last year’s crop. Improved varieties are

expected to produce 200 million pounds or 80 percent of the total, while the Native and seedling varieties, at

50.4 million pounds, make up the remaining 20 percent. The 2005 crop is expected to be larger than last

year’s mainly due to the alternate bearing pattern typical of pecans. Oklahoma is the most notable exception

to the high cycle for production because of lower than normal rainfall from summer through fall. Louisiana is

also an exception to the high cycle due to widespread hurricane damage.
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Georgia’s December 1 production forecast is 60.0 million pounds, 33 percent below October 1 but 33 percent

above last year. The 30.0 million pound reduction from October 1 accounts for 78 percent of the U.S.

decrease. The degree of stress on trees from drought conditions that extended through late November did not

become apparent until harvest began. By November 30, harvest was 54 percent complete compared with

65 percent last year and the five-year average of 61 percent.

The Texas production forecast, at 65.0 million pounds, is 7 percent below the October forecast but up

63 percent from the 2004 crop. The decrease from the earlier forecast is due to a smaller than expected

Native and seedling crop caused by extreme drought conditions during late summer and early fall. Minimal

crop damage from Hurricane Rita was reported. Harvest continued across the State in early December.

New Mexico’s forecast of 62.0 million pounds is unchanged from October 1. If realized, this will be a record

high production, up 59 percent from last year and 3 percent above the previous high of 60.0 million pounds

set in 2001. Harvest started after Thanksgiving and was 7 percent complete by November 30.

Production in Arizona is forecast at 21.0 million pounds, unchanged from the prior forecast but 50 percent

more than last year. Oklahoma’s forecast, at 16.0 million pounds, is 20 percent below the October forecast

and down 43 percent from 2004.

The Louisiana forecast of 4.00 million pounds is unchanged from October but down 56 percent from 2004

due mainly to hurricane damage. This would be the lowest production for Louisiana since 1992 when

Hurricane Andrew reduced the crop. Alabama’s forecast, at 4.00 million pounds, is up 14 percent from

October and is nearly 4 times the 2004 production. However, this is only one-half the crop of 2003 which is

explained by 2 years of hurricane damage to orchards.

Sugarcane: Production of sugarcane for sugar and seed in 2005 is forecast at 27.0 million tons, 5 percent

below the November forecast and 7 percent below 2004. If realized, this would be the lowest production

since 1980. Sugarcane growers intend to harvest 922,900 acres for sugar and seed during the 2005 crop year,

down 4 percent from November and 2 percent less than last year. Yield is forecast at 29.2 tons per acre,

0.5 ton below the previous forecast, 1.7 tons below the 2004 yield, and the lowest since 1933.

The production forecast for Florida continued to decline as the full impact of Hurricane Wilma was assessed. 

Producers are now expected to harvest 401,000 acres, 8 percent less than the November forecast and the

fewest acres since 1985. The reduced harvested acreage, along with an expected yield decline of 0.7 ton from

the previous forecast, resulted in a 10 percent decrease from last month’s production forecast. Meanwhile,

acreage, yield, and production forecasts are unchanged for Louisiana. As of November 27, fifty-six percent of

the acreage in Louisiana had been harvested, 9 percentage points behind normal.

Coffee: Hawaii coffee production is estimated at 6.40 million pounds (parchment basis) for the 2005-06

season, up 14 percent from the previous crop year. Harvested area is estimated at 6,100 acres, up 5 percent

from the 2004-05 season. Producers on the island of Hawaii, where Kona is the major growing area, expect

to harvest 3.60 million pounds, up 13 percent from the previous season. Coffee production from the islands

of Kauai, Maui, Molokai, and Oahu is forecast at 2.80 million pounds for the 2005-06 season, up 17 percent

from last season. Spring rains, which trigger flowering, arrived late in some areas and have delayed crop

maturity.

Estimates of coffee production in Puerto Rico are published in this report for the first time. Puerto Rico’s

production for the 2005-06 season is estimated at 20.3 million pounds (parchment basis), up 10 percent from

the previous season. Harvested area is estimated at 42,000 acres, down 5 percent from last season. Cool

weather in February and March delayed and condensed bloom to one small early bloom and one large second

bloom instead of the normal three or four blooming periods. This caused the crop to mature at one time,

stressing an already limited labor supply. Quality is expected to be higher than normal due to this more

uniform maturity.
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December 2005 31 NASS, USDA

Reliability of December 1 Crop Production Forecast

Cotton Survey Procedures: Objective yield surveys were conducted between November 23 and

December 1 to gather information on expected yields as of December 1. The objective yield survey for cotton

was conducted in producing States that usually account for approximately 75 percent of the U.S. production. 

At crop maturity, the fruit is harvested and weighed. After the farm operator has harvested the sample field,

another plot is sampled to obtain current year harvesting loss.

Orange Survey Procedures: The orange objective yield survey for the December 1 forecast was conducted

in Florida, which produces about 81 percent of the U.S. production. Bearing tree numbers are determined at

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

based on administrative data or special surveys. From mid-July to mid-September, the number of fruit per

tree is determined. In September and subsequent months, fruit size measurement and fruit droppage surveys

are conducted, which combined with the previous components are used to develop the current forecast of

production. Arizona, California, and Texas conduct grower and packer surveys on a quarterly basis, in

October, January, April, and July. California conducts an objective measurement survey in September for

navel oranges and in March for Valencia oranges.

Florida Procedures for the December 1, 2005 Citrus Forecasts: Two weeks after Hurricane Wilma struck

Florida on October 24, limb count crews revisited one-third of the previously completed orange and grapefruit

samples in the two hurricane-affected areas (Indian River and Southern growing areas). The fruit per tree

components of the citrus forecasts were updated from this special survey. In addition to hurricane related

updates, bearing tree numbers were revised to account for removals due to ongoing canker eradication efforts. 

All available data were analyzed to prepare the December 1 citrus forecasts.

Cotton Estimating Procedures: National and State level objective yield estimates for cotton were reviewed

for errors, reasonableness, and consistency with historical estimates. For cotton, reports from cotton ginners

in each State were also considered. Each cotton State Field Office submits its analysis of the current situation

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

the published December 1 forecast.

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

errors, reasonableness, and consistency with historical estimates. The Florida Field Office submits its analysis

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

their analyses to prepare the published December 1 forecast. Reports from growers and packers in Arizona,

California, and Texas were also used for setting estimates. The December 1 orange production forecasts for

these three States are carried forward from October. 

Revision Policy: The December 1 production forecasts will not be revised. For cotton, a new estimate will

be made in January followed by end-of-season revisions in May. Administrative records are reviewed and

revisions are made, if data relationships warrant changes. Harvested acres may be revised any time a

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

last estimate.

For oranges, the December 1 production forecasts will not be revised. A new forecast will be made each

month throughout the growing season. End-of-season estimates will be published in the Citrus Fruits

Summary released in September. The production estimates are based on all data available at the end of the

marketing season, including information from marketing orders, shipments, and processor records. 

Allowances are made for recorded local utilization and home use.

Reliability: To assist users in evaluating the reliability of the December 1 production forecasts, the "Root

Mean Square Error," a statistical measure based on past performance, is computed. The deviation between

the December 1 production forecast and the final estimate is expressed as a percentage of the final estimate. 

The average of squared percentage deviations for the latest 20-year period is computed. The square root of

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

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

that factors affecting this year's forecast are not different from those influencing recent years. 
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December 2005 32 NASS, USDA

The "Root Mean Square Error" for the December 1 cotton production forecast is 1.6 percent. This means that

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

by more than 1.6 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not

exceed 2.8 percent. 

Changes between the December 1 cotton forecast and the final estimates during the past 20 years have

averaged 212,000 bales, ranging from 26,000 to 479,000 bales. The December 1 forecast for cotton has been

below the final estimate 11 times and above 9 times. The difference does not imply that the December 1

forecasts this year are likely to understate or overstate final production.

The "Root Mean Square Error" for the December 1 orange production forecast is 7.6 percent. However, if

you exclude the six abnormal production years (five freeze seasons and one hurricane season), the “Root

Mean Square Error” is 3.8 percent. This means that chances are 2 out of 3 that the current orange production

forecast will not be above or below the final estimate by more than 7.6 percent, or 3.8 percent excluding

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

13.2 percent, or 6.7 percent excluding abnormal seasons. 

Changes between the December 1 orange forecast and the final estimates during the past 20 years have

averaged 535,000 tons (357,000 tons excluding abnormal seasons), ranging from 17,000 tons

to 2.01 million tons (17,000 tons to 764,000 tons, excluding abnormal seasons). The December 1 forecast for

oranges has been below the final estimate 7 times and above 13 times (below 7 times and above 7 times,

excluding abnormal seasons). The difference does not imply that the December 1 forecasts this year are likely

to understate or overstate final production.
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December 2005 33 NASS, USDA

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Field Crops Section

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To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue,

S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal

opportunity provider and employer.