Cr Pr 2-2 (7-09) 

Washington, D.C.

Crop 

Production

Released July 10, 2009, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture. For 

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

Winter Wheat Production Up 2 Percent from June 

All Orange Production Up 1 Percent from June 

Winter wheat production is forecast at 1.52 billion bushels, up 2 percent from last month but down 18 percent 

from 2008. The U.S. yield is forecast at 43.8 bushels per acre, down 0.1 bushel from last month and down 3.4 bushels 

from last year. The area expected to be harvested for grain totals 34.8 million acres, unchanged from the Acreage

report released on June 30, 2009 but down 12 percent from last year. 

Hard Red Winter, at 903 million bushels, is up 4 percent from a month ago. Soft Red Winter, at 414 million bushels, is 

down slightly from the last forecast. White Winter is down slightly from last month and now totals 208 million 

bushels. Of this total, 22.4 million bushels are Hard White and 186 million bushels are Soft White. 

Durum wheat production is forecast at 81.2 million bushels, down 4 percent from 2008. The U.S. yield is forecast at 

33.1 bushels per acre, 0.3 bushel above last year. Expected area to be harvested for grain totals 2.45 million acres, 

unchanged from the Acreage report released on June 30, 2009 but down 5 percent from last year. 

Other Spring wheat production is forecast at 506 million bushels, 7 percent below 2008. The expected area to be 

harvested for grain totals 13.2 million acres, unchanged from the Acreage report released on June 30, 2009 but down 

2 percent from last year. The U.S. yield is forecast at 38.3 bushels per acre, down 2.2 bushels from 2008. Of the total 

production, 470 million bushels are Hard Red Spring wheat, down 8 percent from last year. 
 

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The U.S. all orange forecast for the 2008-09 season is 9.36 million tons, up 1 percent from the June forecast but 

7 percent lower than the 2007-08 final utilization of 10.1 million tons. The Florida all orange forecast, at 162 million 

boxes (7.30 million tons), is up 2 percent from the previous forecast but down 5 percent from last season’s final 

utilization. Early, midseason, and navel varieties in Florida are forecast at 84.6 million boxes (3.81 million tons), 

unchanged from the June forecast but up 1 percent from last season. The Florida Valencia forecast, at 77.5 million 

boxes (3.49 million tons), is up 3 percent from the previous forecast but 11 percent less than the 2007-08 crop. The 

final row count survey indicated fewer than 2 percent of the Valencia orange rows remained to be harvested. Harvest 

was heavy the first half of June but then decreased significantly as the season neared completion. 

All orange production in California is forecast at 53.0 million boxes (1.99 million tons), unchanged from the previous 

forecast but down 15 percent from last season. Navel orange harvest was complete for the season and growers reported 

good quality and size. The Valencia harvest was off to a slow start but fruit size and quality were excellent. Freezes in 

March and hot temperatures in May contributed to the decrease in production from last year for both varieties. In 

Texas, orange production is forecast at 1.46 million tons (62,000 tons), down 14 percent from the previous forecast and 

16 percent lower than last season. The Arizona all orange forecast is 250,000 boxes (10,000 tons), down 17 percent 

from the previous forecast and 34 percent less than last season. 

Florida frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) yield forecast for the 2008-09 season is 1.66 gallons per box at 

42 degrees Brix, unchanged from the June forecast but 1 percent lower than last season’s record yield of 1.67 gallons 

per box. The early-midseason portion is final at a record high 1.60 gallons per box, up 3 percent from last season’s 

final yield of 1.55 gallons per box. The Valencia portion is forecast at 1.75 gallons per box, 2 percent lower than last 

year’s final yield of 1.79 gallons per box. All projections of yield assume the processing relationships this season will 

be similar to those of the past several seasons. 

This report was approved on July 10, 2009. 

Acting Secretary of 

Agriculture 

James W. Miller 

Agricultural Statistics Board 

Chairperson 

Carol C. House 
 

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Contents

 

Page 

Grains & Hay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

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

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

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

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

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

Noncitrus Fruits & Tree Nuts

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

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

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

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

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

Citrus Fruits

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

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

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

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

 Tangerines and Mandarins .................................................................................................................................... 11 

Potatoes & Miscellaneous Crops

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

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

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

Information Contacts................................................................................................................................................ 34 

Reliability of Production Data in this Report......................................................................................................... 32 

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

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

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July 2009 4 NASS, USDA 

Oats: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State 

and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 

Area Harvested Yield Production State 

2008 2009 2008 2009 2007 2008 2009 

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

CA 

ID 

IL 

IA 

KS 

MI 

MN 

MT 

NE 

NY 

ND 

OH 

OR 

PA 

SD 

TX 

WI 

Oth 

 Sts 1

US 

20 

20 

30 

75 

25 

60 

175 

30 

35 

64 

130 

50 

18 

80 

120 

100 

190 

173 

1,395 

20 

20 

30 

95 

30 

50 

170 

35 

25 

64 

150 

50 

15 

85 

110 

80 

200 

197 

1,426 

75.0 

69.0 

70.0 

65.0 

53.0 

66.0 

68.0 

51.0 

70.0 

66.0 

51.0 

70.0 

100.0 

58.0 

73.0 

50.0 

62.0 

65.2 

63.5 

100.0 

75.0 

72.0 

71.0 

55.0 

65.0 

62.0 

46.0 

63.0 

66.0 

55.0 

75.0 

85.0 

58.0 

74.0 

41.0 

68.0 

65.0 

64.0 

2,475 

1,220 

1,488 

4,757 

1,575 

3,080 

10,800 

1,750 

2,135 

3,480 

15,340 

3,100 

1,404 

4,480 

9,360 

4,000 

10,720 

9,266 

90,430 

1,500 

1,380 

2,100 

4,875 

1,325 

3,960 

11,900 

1,530 

2,450 

4,224 

6,630 

3,500 

1,800 

4,640 

8,760 

5,000 

11,780 

11,281 

88,635 

2,000 

1,500 

2,160 

6,745 

1,650 

3,250 

10,540 

1,610 

1,575 

4,224 

8,250 

3,750 

1,275 

4,930 

8,140 

3,280 

13,600 

12,798 

91,277 

1

 For 2007 and 2008, Other States include AL, CO, GA, IN, ME, MO, NC, OK, SC, UT, VA, WA, and WY. For 2009, Other States include AL, 

AR, CO, GA, IN, ME, MO, NC, OK, SC, UT, VA, WA, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2009 

Summary." 

Barley: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State 

and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 

Area Harvested Yield Production State 

2008 2009 2008 2009 2007 2008 2009 

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

AZ 

CA 

CO 

ID 

MD 

MN 

MT 

ND 

OR 

PA 

UT 

VA 

WA 

WY 

Oth 

 Sts 1

US 

40 

55 

72 

580 

35 

110 

740 

1,540 

45 

55 

27 

36 

185 

75 

172 

3,767 

45 

40 

78 

570 

45 

65 

700 

1,130 

35 

50 

30 

42 

110 

55 

147 

3,142 

120.0 

55.0 

120.0 

86.0 

90.0 

65.0 

51.0 

56.0 

50.0 

75.0 

85.0 

85.0 

57.0 

92.0 

56.4 

63.6 

125.0 

61.0 

120.0 

92.0 

73.0 

65.0 

47.0 

55.0 

55.0 

77.0 

90.0 

64.0 

60.0 

95.0 

53.9 

64.7 

3,410 

2,560 

6,960 

42,900 

2,460 

5,940 

31,680 

77,840 

2,809 

3,066 

1,782 

2,130 

13,950 

4,505 

8,118 

210,110 

4,800 

3,025 

8,640 

49,880 

3,150 

7,150 

37,740 

86,240 

2,250 

4,125 

2,295 

3,060 

10,545 

6,900 

9,698 

239,498 

5,625 

2,440 

9,360 

52,440 

3,285 

4,225 

32,900 

62,150 

1,925 

3,850 

2,700 

2,688 

6,600 

5,225 

7,916 

203,329 

1

 For 2007 and 2008, Other States include DE, KS, KY, ME, MI, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, SD, and WI. For 2009, Other States include DE, KS, ME, 

MI, NY, NC, SD, and WI. Individual State estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2009 Summary." 
 

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

and United States, 2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 

Area Harvested Yield Production 

State 2009 2008 2009 2008 

Jun 1 Jul 1 

2008 2009 

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

AR 

CA 

CO 

GA 

ID 

IL 

IN 

KS 

KY 

MD 

MI 

MS 

MO 

MT 

NE 

NY 

NC 

ND 

OH 

OK 

OR 

PA 

SC 

SD 

TN 

TX 

VA 

WA 

WI 

Oth 1

 Sts 

US 

980 

400 

1,900 

400 

800 

1,150 

560 

8,900 

460 

180 

710 

485 

1,160 

2,420 

1,670 

122 

720 

550 

1,090 

4,500 

775 

185 

205 

1,890 

520 

3,300 

280 

1,720 

335 

1,247 

39,614 

420 

280 

2,400 

270 

700 

820 

450 

8,800 

400 

195 

600 

210 

720 

2,350 

1,630 

110 

590 

500 

1,000 

3,600 

740 

190 

165 

1,600 

340 

2,450 

240 

1,620 

300 

1,097 

34,787 

57.0 

85.0 

30.0 

56.0 

75.0 

64.0 

69.0 

40.0 

71.0 

73.0 

69.0 

62.0 

48.0 

39.0 

44.0 

63.0 

60.0 

41.0 

68.0 

37.0 

58.0 

64.0 

54.0 

55.0 

63.0 

30.0 

71.0 

56.0 

66.0 

53.0 

47.2 

51.0 

75.0 

35.0 

48.0 

83.0 

63.0 

69.0 

40.0 

66.0 

71.0 

69.0 

55.0 

51.0 

39.0 

45.0 

54.0 

55.0 

44.0 

66.0 

21.0 

53.0 

59.0 

51.0 

45.0 

59.0 

27.0 

63.0 

60.0 

62.0 

43.0 

43.9 

47.0 

80.0 

37.0 

43.0 

83.0 

59.0 

68.0 

41.0 

60.0 

65.0 

68.0 

50.0 

51.0 

37.0 

48.0 

60.0 

49.0 

46.0 

68.0 

21.0 

53.0 

59.0 

51.0 

45.0 

54.0 

27.0 

58.0 

60.0 

63.0 

42.8 

43.8 

55,860 

34,000 

57,000 

22,400 

60,000 

73,600 

38,640 

356,000 

32,660 

13,140 

48,990 

30,070 

55,680 

94,380 

73,480 

7,686 

43,200 

22,550 

74,120 

166,500 

44,950 

11,840 

11,070 

103,950 

32,760 

99,000 

19,880 

96,320 

22,110 

66,067 

1,867,903 

19,740 

22,400 

88,800 

11,610 

58,100 

48,380 

30,600 

360,800 

24,000 

12,675 

40,800 

10,500 

36,720 

86,950 

78,240 

6,600 

28,910 

23,000 

68,000 

75,600 

39,220 

11,210 

8,415 

72,000 

18,360 

66,150 

13,920 

97,200 

18,900 

46,971 

1,524,771 

1

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

"Small Grains 2009 Summary." 
 

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

and United States, 2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 

Area Harvested Yield Production 

State 2009 2008 2009 2008 

Jun 1 Jul 1 

2008 2009 

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

AZ 

CA 

MT 

ND 

Oth 

 Sts 1

US 

149 

155 

570 

1,690 

20 

2,584 

124 

155 

525 

1,630 

19 

2,453 

98.0 

105.0 

19.0 

25.0 

46.0 

32.8 

105.0 

100.0 

100.0 

100.0 

19.0 

26.0 

50.6 

33.1 

14,602 

16,275 

10,830 

42,250 

920 

84,877 

12,400 

15,500 

9,975 

42,380 

962 

81,217 

1

 Other States include ID and SD. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2009 Summary." 

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

and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 

Area Harvested Yield Production State 

2008 2009 2008 2009 2007 2008 2009 

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

ID 

MN 

MT 

ND 

OR 

SD 

WA 

 Oth 

 Sts 1

US 

520 

1,800 

2,480 

6,400 

170 

1,520 

505 

92 

13,487 

480 

1,700 

2,370 

6,400 

115 

1,500 

595 

45 

13,205 

72.0 

56.0 

24.0 

38.5 

45.0 

45.0 

42.0 

57.9 

40.5 

74.0 

49.0 

24.0 

36.0 

52.0 

42.0 

47.0 

73.5 

38.3 

30,600 

79,200 

55,200 

234,000 

5,520 

52,260 

20,562 

2,281 

479,623 

37,440 

100,800 

59,520 

246,400 

7,650 

68,400 

21,210 

5,324 

546,744 

35,520 

83,300 

56,880 

230,400 

5,980 

63,000 

27,965 

3,309 

506,354 

1

 For 2007 and 2008, Other States include CO, NV, UT, WI, and WY. For 2009, Other States include CO, NV, and UT. Individual State level 

estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2009 Summary." 

Wheat: Production by Class, United States, 2007-2008 

and Forecasted July 1, 2009 1

Winter 

Year Hard 

Red 

Soft 

Red 

Hard 

White 

Soft 

White 

All 

White 

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

 2007 

 2008 

 2009 

955,555 

1,035,235 

902,677 

352,026 

613,578 

413,722 

21,454 

22,730 

22,401 

170,206 

196,360 

185,971 

191,660 

219,090 

208,372 

Spring 

Hard 

Red 

Hard 

White 

Soft 

White 

All 

White Durum 

Total 

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

 2007 

 2008 

 2009 

450,070 

511,508 

470,115 

5,585 

6,315 

6,147 

23,968 

28,921 

30,092 

29,553 

35,236 

36,239 

72,224 

84,877 

81,217 

2,051,088 

2,499,524 

2,112,342 

1

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

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July 2009 7 NASS, USDA 

Winter Wheat: Head Population

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

during 2009. Randomly selected plots in winter wheat fields are visited monthly from May through harvest to obtain 

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

heads is determined when the plots are harvested. 

Winter Wheat: Heads per Square Foot, 

Selected States, 2005-2009 

State Month 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 1

 Number Number Number Number Number 

CO 

IL 

KS 

MO 

MT 

NE 

OH 

OK 

TX 

WA 

July 

August 

Final 

July 

August 

Final 

July 

August 

Final 

July 

August 

Final 

July 

August 

Final 

July 

August 

Final 

July 

August 

Final 

July 

August 

Final 

July 

August 

Final 

July 

August 

Final 

44.1 

44.2 

44.2 

57.3 

57.1 

57.1 

47.8 

47.8 

47.8 

44.4 

44.4 

44.4 

48.7 

48.9 

48.9 

59.6 

59.1 

59.1 

56.1 

56.0 

56.0 

39.4 

39.4 

39.4 

32.4 

32.4 

32.5 

39.3 

39.8 

39.8 

34.6 

34.5 

34.5 

62.4 

62.5 

62.5 

39.9 

39.9 

39.9 

48.2 

48.2 

48.2 

42.1 

42.9 

42.9 

50.8 

51.2 

51.2 

53.5 

53.7 

53.7 

31.7 

31.7 

31.7 

29.1 

29.1 

29.1 

38.5 

37.9 

37.9 

41.3 

41.5 

41.5 

52.3 

52.3 

52.3 

43.5 

43.6 

43.6 

53.1 

53.1 

53.1 

38.5 

38.1 

38.1 

49.5 

49.2 

49.2 

52.4 

52.4 

52.4 

42.8 

42.8 

42.8 

38.5 

38.5 

38.5 

38.9 

38.1 

38.1 

37.8 

38.8 

38.8 

63.9 

63.2 

63.2 

44.7 

44.7 

44.7 

61.5 

53.2 

53.2 

38.6 

39.4 

39.4 

44.9 

47.6 

47.6 

58.4 

61.0 

61.0 

41.8 

41.8 

41.8 

30.6 

31.0 

31.5 

38.4 

36.6 

36.6 

44.0 

58.1 

45.5 

49.7 

37.1 

51.5 

57.8 

38.7 

35.3 

36.0 

1

 Final head counts will be published in the "Small Grains 2009 Summary." 
 

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July 2009 8 NASS, USDA 

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

State, and United States, 2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 

Area Harvested Yield Production Class and Type 

2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 

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

Class 1, Flue-cured 

 GA 

 NC 

 SC 

 VA 

 US 

16,000 

171,000 

19,000 

17,000 

223,000 

14,000 

166,000 

18,500 

16,000 

214,500 

2,100 

2,250 

2,100 

2,410 

2,239 

1,700 

2,200 

2,150 

2,400 

2,178 

33,600 

384,750 

39,900 

40,970 

499,220 

23,800 

365,200 

39,775 

38,400 

467,175 
 

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July 2009 9 NASS, USDA 

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

2007-2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 

Total Production State 

2007 2008 2009 

Tons Tons Tons 

AL 

AR 

CA 

 Freestone 

CO 

CT 

GA 

ID 

IL 

KY 1

LA 1

MD 

MA 

MI 

MO 

NJ 

NY 

NC 

OH 

OK 1

OR 1

PA 

SC 

TN 1 2

TX 

UT 

VA 

WA 

WV 

Total Above 

CA 

 Clingstone 

US 

3,000 

15 

446,000 

13,000 

1,100 

13,000 

7,000 

100 

20 

600 

3,300 

1,650 

20,500 

15 

32,000 

6,300 

650 

4,100 

900 

3,000 

19,400 

12,500 

7,200 

4,500 

1,600 

18,500 

4,200 

624,150 

503,000 

1,127,150 

7,000 

4,400 

433,000 

14,000 

1,200 

28,000 

8,000 

8,730 

1,700 

450 

3,480 

1,650 

14,000 

6,100 

34,000 

5,500 

5,600 

6,600 

1,000 

1,600 

21,200 

60,000 

1,600 

7,900 

5,000 

3,200 

16,800 

5,600 

707,310 

426,000 

1,133,310 

5,000 

3,000 

350,000 

13,000 

1,200 

35,000 

10,000 

10,000 

3,900 

1,800 

20,000 

8,300 

34,000 

6,500 

4,400 

2,340 

25,300 

60,000 

4,500 

5,100 

2,400 

20,000 

5,300 

631,040 

440,000 

1,071,040 

1

 Estimates discontinued in 2009. 

2

 No significant commercial production in 2007 due to freeze damage. 

Peaches: Total Production, by Type, 

California, 2007-2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 1

Total Production Type 

2007 2008 2009 

Tons Tons Tons 

Freestone 

Clingstone 

Total 

446,000 

503,000 

949,000 

433,000 

426,000 

859,000 

350,000 

440,000 

790,000 

1

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

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July 2009 10 NASS, USDA 

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

and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 

Total Production Crop and State 

2007 2008 2009 

Tons Tons Tons 

Grapes Table Type 1

 CA 

Grapes Wine Type 

 CA 

Grapes Raisin Type 1

 CA 

All Grapes 

 CA 

Apricots 

 CA 

 UT 

 WA 

 US 

791,000 

3,288,000 

2,151,000 

6,230,000 

81,000 

260 

7,200 

88,460 

972,000 

3,055,000 

2,505,000 

6,532,000 

77,000 

410 

4,200 

81,610 

850,000 

3,300,000 

2,100,000 

6,250,000 

66,000 

250 

9,000 

75,250 

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

Almonds 2

 (Shelled Basis)

 CA 1,390,000 1,630,000 1,350,000 

1

 Fresh equivalent of dried and not dried. 2

 Utilized production. 

Papayas: Area and Fresh Production by Month, Hawaii, 2008-2009 

Area Fresh Production 1

Month Total in Crop Harvested 

2008 2009 2008 2009 

2008 2009 

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

Apr 

May 

2,025 

2,030 

2,280 

2,270 

1,310 

1,315 

1,420 

1,410 

2,615 

2,785 

2,520 

2,615 

1

 Utilized fresh production. 
 

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

2006-07, 2007-08 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 1

Utilized Production 

Boxes 

Utilized Production 

Crop and State Ton Equivalent 

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 

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

Oranges 

 Early Mid & 

 Navel 3

 AZ 

 CA 

 FL 

 TX 

 US 

 Valencia 

 AZ 

 CA 

 FL 

 TX 

 US 

 All 

 AZ 

 CA 

 FL 

 TX 

 US 

Grapefruit 

 White 

 FL 

 Colored 

 FL 

 All 

 AZ 

 CA 

 FL 

 TX 

 US 

Tangerines and Mandarins 

 AZ 4

 CA 4

 FL 

 US 

Lemons 

 AZ 

 CA 

 US 

Tangelos 

 FL 

200 

34,500 

65,600 

1,600 

101,900 

100 

11,500 

63,400 

380 

75,380 

300 

46,000 

129,000 

1,980 

177,280 

9,300 

17,900 

100 

5,500 

27,200 

7,100 

39,900 

300 

3,500 

4,600 

8,400 

2,500 

18,500 

21,000 

1,250 

230 

45,000 

83,500 

1,500 

130,230 

150 

17,000 

86,700 

234 

104,084 

380 

62,000 

170,200 

1,734 

234,314 

9,000 

17,600 

100 

5,200 

26,600 

6,100 

38,000 

400 

6,700 

5,500 

12,600 

1,500 

14,800 

16,300 

1,500 

150 

38,000 

84,600 

1,300 

124,050 

100 

15,000 

77,500 

160 

92,760 

250 

53,000 

162,100 

1,460 

216,810 

6,600 

15,100 

70 

4,300 

21,700 

5,600 

31,670 

250 

6,700 

3,900 

10,850 

2,500 

22,000 

24,500 

1,150 

7 

1,294 

2,952 

68 

4,321 

4 

431 

2,853 

16 

3,304 

11 

1,725 

5,805 

84 

7,625 

395 

761 

3 

184 

1,156 

284 

1,627 

11 

131 

219 

361 

95 

703 

798 

56 

9 

1,688 

3,757 

64 

5,518 

6 

638 

3,902 

10 

4,556 

15 

2,326 

7,659 

74 

10,074 

383 

748 

3 

174 

1,131 

244 

1,552 

15 

251 

261 

527 

57 

562 

619 

68 

6 

1,425 

3,807 

55 

5,293 

4 

563 

3,488 

7 

4,062 

10 

1,988 

7,295 

62 

9,355 

281 

642 

2 

144 

923 

224 

1,293 

9 

251 

185 

445 

95 

836 

931 

52 

1

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

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

mandarins-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

 Includes tangelos and tangors. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

July 2009 12 NASS, USDA 

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

Group, State, and United States, 2008-2009 

Seasonal Area Planted Area Harvested Yield Production 

Group and 

State 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 

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

Winter 1

 CA 

 Total 

Spring 1

 AZ 

 CA 

 FL 

 Hastings 

 Other FL 

 NC 

 TX 

 Total 

Summer 

 AL 2

 CA 

 CO 

 DE 

 IL 

 KS 

 MD 

 MO 

 NJ 

 TX 

 VA 

 Total 

11.0 

11.0 

3.5 

15.4 

28.5 

17.4 

11.1 

14.5 

8.4 

70.3 

1.3 

3.6 

4.4 

1.7 

5.5 

5.0 

2.5 

7.2 

2.0 

8.0 

5.8 

47.0 

9.0 

9.0 

4.0 

17.5 

29.3 

17.8 

11.5 

16.0 

8.8 

75.6 

3.8 

4.0 

1.7 

5.5 

5.0 

2.4 

7.0 

2.0 

6.2 

6.4 

44.0 

11.0 

11.0 

3.5 

15.4 

27.9 

17.0 

10.9 

14.0 

8.0 

68.8 

1.2 

3.6 

4.1 

1.7 

5.3 

4.8 

2.5 

6.5 

2.0 

7.4 

5.7 

44.8 

9.0 

9.0 

4.0 

17.5 

28.6 

17.4 

11.2 

15.0 

8.3 

73.4 

3.8 

3.8 

1.7 

5.3 

4.8 

2.4 

6.7 

2.0 

5.7 

6.3 

42.5 

230 

230 

300 

450 

285 

285 

285 

180 

210 

293 

170 

360 

370 

250 

395 

320 

300 

190 

230 

395 

220 

306 

240 

240 

280 

430 

274 

290 

250 

195 

230 

291 

375 

380 

290 

386 

320 

350 

320 

210 

420 

280 

341 

2,530 

2,530 

1,050 

6,930 

7,952 

4,845 

3,107 

2,520 

1,680 

20,132 

204 

1,296 

1,517 

425 

2,094 

1,536 

750 

1,235 

460 

2,923 

1,254 

13,694 

2,160 

2,160 

1,120 

7,525 

7,846 

5,046 

2,800 

2,925 

1,909 

21,325 

1,425 

1,444 

493 

2,046 

1,536 

840 

2,144 

420 

2,394 

1,764 

14,506 

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

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

July 2009 13 NASS, USDA 

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

Group, State, and United States, 2008-2009 (continued) 

Seasonal Area Planted Area Harvested Yield Production 

Group and 

State 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 

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

Fall 3

 CA 

 CO 

 ID 

 10 SW Co 

 Other ID 

 ME 

 MA 

 MI 

 MN 

 MT 

 NE 

 NV 

 NM 

 NY 

 ND 

 OH 

 OR 

 Malheur 2

 Other OR 2

 PA 

 RI 

 WA 

 WI 

 Total 

US 

7.8 

57.0 

305.0 

15.0 

290.0 

56.0 

2.8 

43.0 

50.0 

10.9 

19.5 

5.8 

5.9 

18.0 

82.0 

2.5 

35.3 

2.8 

32.5 

10.0 

0.5 

155.0 

63.5 

930.5 

1,058.8 

7.8 

56.0 

320.0 

19.0 

301.0 

56.0 

3.0 

45.0 

47.0 

11.0 

20.0 

6.0 

6.5 

17.1 

80.0 

2.5 

36.0 

10.0 

0.5 

145.0 

63.5 

932.9 

1,061.5 

7.8 

56.9 

304.0 

15.0 

289.0 

54.7 

2.4 

42.5 

48.0 

10.5 

19.4 

5.8 

5.9 

17.8 

81.0 

2.1 

35.3 

2.8 

32.5 

9.5 

0.5 

155.0 

62.0 

921.1 

1,045.7 

7.8 

55.8 

319.0 

19.0 

300.0 

55.0 

3.0 

44.5 

45.0 

10.8 

19.6 

6.0 

6.4 

16.5 

77.0 

2.3 

36.0 

9.5 

0.5 

145.0 

63.0 

922.7 

1,047.6 

505 

375 

378 

525 

370 

270 

270 

350 

425 

330 

430 

410 

390 

320 

280 

325 

529 

460 

535 

265 

285 

600 

415 

409 

395 

3,939 

21,338 

114,805 

7,875 

106,930 

14,769 

648 

14,875 

20,400 

3,465 

8,342 

2,378 

2,301 

5,696 

22,680 

683 

18,676 

1,288 

17,388 

2,518 

143 

93,000 

25,730 

376,386 

412,742 

1

 Estimates for current year carried forward from earlier forecast. 

2

 Estimates discontinued in 2009. 

3

 The forecast of fall potato production will be published in "Crop Production" on November 10, 2009. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

July 2009 14 NASS, USDA 

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

11 Major States, 2008-2009 1

Potato Types 2

State Reds Whites Yellows Russets 

2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 

Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent 

CO 

ID 

ME 

MI 

MN 

NY 

ND 

OR 

PA 

WA 

WI 

Total 

3 

2 

4 

2 

21 

6 

21 

4 

3 

6 

11 

7 

3 

3 

3 

2 

22 

6 

19 

3 

3 

4 

8 

6 

1 

3 

40 

86 

11 

86 

28 

19 

83 

7 

28 

18 

2 

2 

42 

80 

10 

88 

24 

14 

95 

13 

36 

19 

11 

1 

3 

1 

1 

7 

1 

3 

13 

1 

1 

2 

11 

1 

4 

1 

2 

5 

1 

3 

1 

3 

1 

2 

85 

94 

53 

11 

67 

1 

50 

74 

1 

86 

60 

73 

84 

94 

51 

17 

66 

1 

56 

80 

1 

80 

55 

73 

1

 2008 revised. 

2

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

red types. 

Fall Potatoes: Acres Planted for Certified Seed Potatoes, 

by State and Total, 2008-2009 1

2008 Crop 2009 Crop 

State Entered for 

Certification Certified Percent 

Certified 

Entered for 

Certification 

Acres Acres Percent Acres 

AK 

CA 

CO 

ID 

ME 

MI 

MN 

MT 

NE 

NY 

ND 

OR 

PA 

WA 

WI 

Total 

276 

511 

15,374 

31,165 

10,139 

2,000 

7,973 

10,017 

5,431 

923 

16,460 

2,532 

259 

2,655 

8,302 

114,017 

276 

511 

12,241 

31,005 

10,028 

1,994 

7,156 

10,017 

5,431 

923 

16,179 

2,532 

259 

2,655 

8,302 

109,509 

100 

100 

80 

99 

99 

100 

90 

100 

100 

100 

98 

100 

100 

100 

100 

96 

225 

680 

13,200 

29,647 

10,600 

2,240 

7,900 

10,446 

5,331 

888 

16,877 

2,406 

273 

2,700 

8,165 

111,578 

1

 Data supplied by State seed certification officials. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

July 2009 15 NASS, USDA 

Dry Edible Peas: Area Planted and Harvested by State 

and United States, 2008-2009 1

Area Planted Area Harvested State 

2008 2009 2008 2009 

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

ID 

MT 

ND 

OR 

WA 

US 

37.0 

245.0 

520.0 

5.5 

75.0 

882.5 

40.0 

240.0 

510.0 

5.7 

85.0 

880.7 

36.0 

231.0 

500.0 

5.3 

75.0 

847.3 

39.0 

222.0 

490.0 

4.9 

85.0 

840.9 

1

 Excludes both wrinkled seed peas and Austrian winter peas. 

Lentils: Area Planted and Harvested by State 

and United States, 2008-2009 

Area Planted Area Harvested State 

2008 2009 2008 2009 

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

ID 

MT 

ND 

WA 

US 

38.0 

83.0 

95.0 

55.0 

271.0 

55.0 

125.0 

160.0 

70.0 

410.0 

37.0 

79.0 

92.0 

55.0 

263.0 

54.0 

120.0 

155.0 

70.0 

399.0 

Austrian Winter Peas: Area Planted and Harvested by State 

and United States, 2008-2009 

Area Planted Area Harvested State 

2008 2009 2008 2009 

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

ID 

MT 

OR 

US 

5.0 

10.0 

2.5 

17.5 

8.0 

10.0 

2.5 

20.5 

4.0 

3.0 

1.0 

8.0 

6.0 

3.0 

0.7 

9.7 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

July 2009 16 NASS, USDA 

Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2008-2009 

(Domestic Units) 1

Area Planted Area Harvested Crop 

2008 2009 2008 2009 

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

Grains & Hay 

 Barley 

 Corn for Grain 2

 Corn for Silage 

 Hay, All 

 Alfalfa 

 All Other 

 Oats 

 Proso Millet 

 Rice 

 Rye 

 Sorghum for Grain 2

 Sorghum for Silage 

 Wheat, All 

 Winter 

 Durum 

 Other Spring 

Oilseeds 

 Canola 

 Cottonseed 3

 Flaxseed 

 Mustard Seed 

 Peanuts 

 Rapeseed 

 Safflower 

 Soybeans for Beans 

 Sunflower 

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops 

 Cotton, All 

 Upland 

 Amer-Pima 

 Sugarbeets 

 Sugarcane 

 Tobacco 

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils 

 Austrian Winter Peas 

 Dry Edible Beans 

 Dry Edible Peas 

 Lentils 

 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3

Potatoes & Misc. 

 Coffee (HI) 

 Ginger Root (HI) 

 Hops 

 Peppermint Oil 

 Potatoes, All 

 Winter 

 Spring 

 Summer 

 Fall 

 Spearmint Oil 

 Sweet Potatoes 

 Taro (HI) 4

4,234.0 

85,982.0 

3,217.0 

520.0 

2,995.0 

1,260.0 

8,284.0 

63,147.0 

46,281.0 

2,731.0 

14,135.0 

1,011.0 

354.0 

79.5 

1,534.0 

0.2 

202.0 

75,718.0 

2,516.5 

9,471.0 

9,297.0 

174.0 

1,090.8 

17.5 

1,495.0 

882.5 

271.0 

1,058.8 

11.0 

70.3 

47.0 

930.5 

103.2 

3,627.0 

87,035.0 

3,158.0 

405.0 

3,018.0 

1,257.0 

6,960.0 

59,775.0 

43,448.0 

2,555.0 

13,772.0 

847.0 

353.0 

53.5 

1,096.0 

0.9 

194.0 

77,483.0 

2,098.0 

9,054.4 

8,905.0 

149.4 

1,172.9 

20.5 

1,458.6 

880.7 

410.0 

1,061.5 

9.0 

75.6 

44.0 

932.9 

106.7 

3,767.0 

78,640.0 

5,965.0 

60,062.0 

20,980.0 

39,082.0 

1,395.0 

460.0 

2,976.0 

269.0 

7,271.0 

408.0 

55,685.0 

39,614.0 

2,584.0 

13,487.0 

989.0 

340.0 

71.5 

1,507.0 

0.2 

195.0 

74,641.0 

2,396.0 

7,568.7 

7,400.0 

168.7 

1,004.6 

868.0 

354.5 

8.0 

1,445.2 

847.3 

263.0 

6.3 

0.1 

40.9 

60.0 

1,045.7 

11.0 

68.8 

44.8 

921.1 

20.4 

97.3 

0.4 

3,142.0 

80,107.0 

60,177.0 

20,982.0 

39,195.0 

1,426.0 

3,000.0 

278.0 

5,968.0 

50,445.0 

34,787.0 

2,453.0 

13,205.0 

824.0 

341.0 

50.5 

1,068.0 

0.8 

187.0 

76,547.0 

1,997.0 

1,130.9 

854.0 

343.7 

9.7 

1,396.8 

840.9 

399.0 

40.1 

1,047.6 

9.0 

73.4 

42.5 

922.7 

103.3 

1

 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop 

year. 2

 Area planted for all purposes. 

3

 Acreage is not estimated. 

4

 Area is total acres in crop, not harvested acreage. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

July 2009 17 NASS, USDA 

Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2008-2009 

(Domestic Units) 1

Yield Production Crop Units 

2008 2009 2008 2009 

 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 

63.6 

153.9 

18.7 

2.43 

3.32 

1.95 

63.5 

32.3 

6,846 

29.7 

65.0 

13.8 

44.9 

47.2 

32.8 

40.5 

1,461 

16.8 

577 

3,416 

1,500 

1,592 

39.6 

1,429 

813 

803 

1,226 

26.7 

31.8 

2,258 

1,300 

1,768 

1,448 

917 

1,160 

30,000 

1,971 

92 

395 

230 

293 

306 

409 

118 

190 

64.7 

64.0 

41.9 

43.8 

33.1 

38.3 

240 

291 

341 

239,498 

12,101,238 

111,619 

145,672 

69,620 

76,052 

88,635 

14,880 

203,733 

7,979 

472,342 

5,646 

2,499,524 

1,867,903 

84,877 

546,744 

1,445,064 

4,300.3 

5,716 

41,255 

5,147,900 

300 

310,433 

2,959,174 

3,422,840 

12,815.3 

12,384.5 

430.8 

26,837 

27,603 

800,504 

104 

25,558 

12,270 

2,411 

580 

7,300 

1,800 

80,630.1 

5,499 

412,742 

2,530 

20,132 

13,694 

376,386 

2,399 

18,443 

4,300 

203,329 

91,277 

2,112,342 

1,524,771 

81,217 

506,354 

2,160 

21,325 

14,506 

1

 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop 

year. 2

 Yield in pounds. 

3

 Yield is not estimated. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

July 2009 18 NASS, USDA 

Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2008-2009 

(Metric Units) 1

Area Planted Area Harvested Crop 

2008 2009 2008 2009 

Hectares Hectares Hectares Hectares 

Grains & Hay 

 Barley 

 Corn for Grain 2

 Corn for Silage 

 Hay, All 3

 Alfalfa 

 All Other 

 Oats 

 Proso Millet 

 Rice 

 Rye 

 Sorghum for Grain 2

 Sorghum for Silage 

 Wheat, All 3

 Winter 

 Durum 

 Other Spring 

Oilseeds 

 Canola 

 Cottonseed 4

 Flaxseed 

 Mustard Seed 

 Peanuts 

 Rapeseed 

 Safflower 

 Soybeans for Beans 

 Sunflower 

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops 

 Cotton, All 3

 Upland 

 Amer-Pima 

 Sugarbeets 

 Sugarcane 

 Tobacco 

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils 

 Austrian Winter Peas 

 Dry Edible Beans 

 Dry Edible Peas 

 Lentils 

 Wrinkled Seed Peas 4

Potatoes & Misc. 

 Coffee (HI) 

 Ginger Root (HI) 

 Hops 

 Peppermint Oil 

 Potatoes, All 3

 Winter 

 Spring 

 Summer 

 Fall 

 Spearmint Oil 

 Sweet Potatoes 

 Taro (HI) 5

1,713,460 

34,796,060 

1,301,890 

210,440 

1,212,050 

509,910 

3,352,450 

25,554,960 

18,729,460 

1,105,210 

5,720,290 

409,140 

143,260 

32,170 

620,790 

80 

81,750 

30,642,320 

1,018,400 

3,832,820 

3,762,400 

70,420 

441,440 

7,080 

605,010 

357,140 

109,670 

428,490 

4,450 

28,450 

19,020 

376,560 

41,760 

1,467,810 

35,222,190 

1,278,010 

163,900 

1,221,350 

508,700 

2,816,640 

24,190,340 

17,582,970 

1,033,980 

5,573,390 

342,770 

142,860 

21,650 

443,540 

360 

78,510 

31,356,600 

849,040 

3,664,230 

3,603,760 

60,460 

474,660 

8,300 

590,280 

356,410 

165,920 

429,580 

3,640 

30,590 

17,810 

377,540 

43,180 

1,524,470 

31,824,820 

2,413,980 

24,306,490 

8,490,400 

15,816,090 

564,540 

186,160 

1,204,360 

108,860 

2,942,500 

165,110 

22,535,160 

16,031,390 

1,045,720 

5,458,050 

400,240 

137,590 

28,940 

609,870 

80 

78,910 

30,206,470 

969,640 

3,062,980 

2,994,710 

68,270 

406,550 

351,270 

143,460 

3,240 

584,860 

342,890 

106,430 

2,550 

20 

16,550 

24,280 

423,180 

4,450 

27,840 

18,130 

372,760 

8,260 

39,380 

160 

1,271,540 

32,418,500 

24,353,030 

8,491,210 

15,861,820 

577,090 

1,214,070 

112,500 

2,415,190 

20,414,590 

14,077,950 

992,700 

5,343,930 

333,460 

138,000 

20,440 

432,210 

320 

75,680 

30,977,810 

808,170 

457,660 

345,610 

139,070 

3,930 

565,270 

340,300 

161,470 

16,240 

423,950 

3,640 

29,700 

17,200 

373,410 

41,800 

1

 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop 

year. 2

 Area planted for all purposes. 

3

 Total may not add due to rounding. 

4

 Acreage is not estimated. 

5

 Area is total hectares in crop, not harvested hectares. 
 

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Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2008-2009 

(Metric Units) 1

Yield Production Crop 

2008 2009 2008 2009 

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

3.42 

9.66 

41.95 

5.44 

7.44 

4.36 

2.28 

1.81 

7.67 

1.86 

4.08 

31.02 

3.02 

3.17 

2.21 

2.73 

1.64 

1.06 

0.65 

3.83 

1.68 

1.78 

2.67 

1.60 

0.91 

0.90 

1.37 

59.88 

71.29 

2.53 

1.46 

1.98 

1.62 

1.03 

1.30 

33.63 

2.21 

0.10 

44.24 

25.78 

32.80 

34.26 

45.80 

0.13 

21.25 

3.48 

2.30 

2.82 

2.95 

2.23 

2.58 

26.90 

32.56 

38.26 

5,214,450 

307,385,600 

101,259,050 

132,151,420 

63,158,200 

68,993,210 

1,286,530 

337,470 

9,241,170 

202,680 

11,998,040 

5,121,970 

68,025,900 

50,835,990 

2,309,970 

14,879,930 

655,470 

3,901,170 

145,190 

18,710 

2,335,050 

140 

140,810 

80,535,520 

1,552,570 

2,790,200 

2,696,410 

93,800 

24,346,120 

25,041,020 

363,100 

4,720 

1,159,290 

556,560 

109,360 

26,310 

3,310 

820 

36,570 

2,490 

18,721,660 

114,760 

913,170 

621,150 

17,072,580 

1,090 

836,560 

1,950 

4,426,970 

1,324,880 

57,488,530 

41,497,470 

2,210,360 

13,780,700 

97,980 

967,290 

657,980 

1

 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop 

year. 2

 Production may not add due to rounding. 

3

 Yield is not estimated. 
 

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Fruits and Nuts Summary: Production, United States, 2007-2009 

(Domestic Units) 1

Production Crop Units 

2007 2008 2009 

 1,000 1,000 1,000 

Citrus 2

 Grapefruit 

 Lemons 

 Oranges 

 Tangelos (FL) 

 Tangerines and Mandarins 

Noncitrus 

 Apples 

 Apricots 

 Bananas (HI) 

 Grapes 

 Olives (CA) 

 Papayas (HI) 

 Peaches 

 Pears 

 Prunes, Dried (CA) 

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA) 

Nuts & Misc. 

 Almonds (CA) (shelled) 

 Hazelnuts (OR) (in-shell) 

 Pecans (in-shell) 

 Walnuts (CA) (in-shell) 

 Maple Syrup 

Tons 

" 

" 

" 

" 

1,000 Lbs 

Tons 

Lbs 

Tons 

" 

Lbs 

Tons 

" 

" 

" 

Lbs 

Tons 

Lbs 

Tons 

Gals 

1,627 

798 

7,625 

56 

361 

9,089.4 

88.5 

25,600.0 

7,057.3 

132.5 

33,400.0 

1,127.2 

873.0 

83.0 

12.1 

1,390,000 

37.0 

387,305 

328.0 

1,517 

1,552 

619 

10,074 

68 

527 

9,769.3 

81.6 

17,400.0 

7,303.3 

66.8 

33,500.0 

1,133.3 

870.9 

129.0 

15.5 

1,630,000 

32.0 

193,890 

436.0 

1,912 

1,293 

931 

9,355 

52 

445 

75.3 

1,071.0 

170.0 

1,350,000 

2,327 

1

 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop 

year, except citrus which is for the 2008-09 season. 2

 Production years are 2006-07, 2007-08, and 2008-09. 
 

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Fruits and Nuts Summary: Production, United States, 2007-2009 

(Metric Units) 1

Production Crop 

2007 2008 2009 

Metric tons Metric tons Metric tons 

Citrus 2

 Grapefruit 

 Lemons 

 Oranges 

 Tangelos (FL) 

 Tangerines and Mandarins 

Noncitrus 

 Apples 

 Apricots 

 Bananas (HI) 

 Grapes 

 Olives (CA) 

 Papayas (HI) 

 Peaches 

 Pears 

 Prunes, Dried (CA) 

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA) 

Nuts & Misc. 

 Almonds (CA) (shelled) 

 Hazelnuts (OR) (in-shell) 

 Pecans (in-shell) 

 Walnuts (CA) (in-shell) 

 Maple Syrup 

1,475,990 

723,930 

6,917,280 

50,800 

327,490 

4,122,880 

80,250 

11,610 

6,402,230 

120,200 

15,150 

1,022,530 

791,930 

75,300 

10,980 

630,490 

33,570 

175,680 

297,560 

7,580 

1,407,950 

561,550 

9,138,980 

61,690 

478,090 

4,431,280 

74,040 

7,890 

6,625,410 

60,600 

15,200 

1,028,120 

790,020 

117,030 

14,060 

739,360 

29,030 

87,950 

395,530 

9,560 

1,172,990 

844,590 

8,486,710 

47,170 

403,700 

68,270 

971,630 

154,220 

612,350 

11,630 

1

 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop 

year, except citrus which is for the 2008-09 season. 2

 Production years are 2006-07, 2007-08, and 2008-09. 
 

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June Weather Summary

Favorable warmth built into the heart of the Midwest, allowing summer crops in the central and eastern Corn Belt to 

start recovering from late planting and slow early-season growth. In addition, abundant showers dampened much of the 

Midwest, minimizing soil compaction in the wake of excessive spring wetness. In contrast, a small area of the upper 

Midwest, including southern Minnesota, experienced unfavorably dry conditions. 

Meanwhile, a strong ridge of high pressure settled across the South, increasing stress on pastures and summer crops due 

to extreme heat and negligible rainfall. Conditions were most severe in the western and central Gulf Coast States, 

where late-month temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and intensifying drought severely stressed reproductive 

summer crops such as corn, cotton, rice, and soybeans. Florida’s peninsula managed to avoid the regional drying trend, 

while frequent and locally excessive showers drenched the northern half of the Atlantic coastal plain. 

Farther west, hot weather on the southern Plains contrasted with cool conditions on the northern Plains. Monthly 

temperatures ranged from as many as 5 degrees Fahrenheit above normal on the southeastern Plains to more than 

5 degrees Fahrenheit below normal at some locations on the northern Plains. Significant rain fell on the central Plains, 

near the boundary between hot and cool air, while generally near- to below-normal rainfall was observed on the 

northern and southern Plains. One exception was west Texas, where locally severe thunderstorms accompanied 

abundant rainfall. 

Elsewhere, unusually heavy precipitation fell across much of the Intermountain West and the Four Corners region, 

while warm, dry weather prevailed from the Pacific Northwest to the northern Rockies. A parade of storms was 

responsible for the Intermountain West’s frequent rainfall, while earlier-than-normal monsoon showers contributed to 

the Southwestern wetness. In the Northwest, however, there was a gradual increase in stress on winter wheat and 

spring-sown small grains. 

June Agricultural Summary 

The month of June brought above average temperatures to the Pacific Northwest and to much of the country stretching 

from Texas up to the Corn Belt and eastward to the coast. Conversely, areas in the Southwest, Rocky Mountains, and 

northern Great Plains experienced temperatures as many as 6 degrees below normal. Rainfall was above average across 

much of the western half of the country, with locations in the Great Basin and central Southwest receiving total 

accumulations 400 percent above normal. Abundant soil moisture in the Rocky Mountain States left small grain crops 

in mostly good to excellent condition. The Delta and most of south and eastern Texas received less than 1 inch of 

rainfall during the month, depleting already low soil moisture levels and worsening crop conditions. 

As June began, producers had nearly finished planting their intended corn acreage for the 2009 crop season, on par with 

the pace in 2008, but 2 points behind the 5-year average. By mid-month, emergence reached 95 percent, but lagged 

normal by 3 percentage points. Despite cooler than normal temperatures, significant crop development was on-going in 

North Dakota following a slow start to the planting season. In the Corn Belt, growth was behind, with the average 

height of the crop in Iowa shorter than normal on June 21. By month’s end, 4 percent of the corn crop was at or beyond 

the silking stage, 1 point behind last year and 4 points behind the average. Overall, the condition of the corn crop 

improved slightly during the month, with 72 percent rated in good to excellent condition on June 28. 

Nearly three-quarters of this year’s sorghum crop was planted on June 7, ahead of last year and the normal pace, with 

the most progress evident in the Delta States of Louisiana and Arkansas. The planting pace remained at or ahead of 

normal throughout the month in the two largest sorghum-producing States of Kansas and Texas. By June 21, twenty 

percent of the crop was at or beyond the heading stage, slightly behind last year and the 5-year average. As the month 

ended, at least half of the crop in Louisiana and Texas had developed heads. Fifty-two percent of this year’s crop was 

rated in good to excellent condition on June 28, a 3 percent improvement from the previous year. 

Emergence in the 2009 oat crop reached 96 percent complete by June 7, slightly behind last year’s and the average 

pace. One-third of the crop was at or beyond the heading stage, with development complete in Texas, the largest 

oat-producing State. Above average mid-month temperatures aided crop development in Iowa and Ohio. However, 

heading had yet to begin and was over 2 weeks behind normal in North Dakota on June 28. As the month ended, drier 

weather in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin allowed for rapid crop development. Oat conditions improved 

during the month, with 60 percent rated in good to excellent condition on June 28. 
 

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Barley seeding was nearly complete, with 96 percent of the Nation’s crop sown on June 7; however, progress lagged 

the previous year and normal in the northern Great Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley. Crop emergence was 

79 percent complete, but significantly behind last year’s and the normal pace. By June 21, emergence was complete in 

all States except Montana and North Dakota where seeding delays earlier in the season held progress behind normal 

throughout the spring. By month’s end, heading was evident in 12 percent of crop, 25 points behind the average pace, 

with the biggest lags seen in Minnesota and North Dakota. Barley conditions improved considerably during the month, 

with 82 percent of the crop rated in good to excellent condition on June 28. 

On June 7, eighty-four percent of the winter wheat crop was at or beyond the heading stage. With favorable growing 

conditions from June 1 to June 7 in Oregon and Michigan, the percent of winter wheat headed increased by more than 

30 points in each State. Harvest was underway in several States, with overall progress behind last year and the 5-year 

average. By June 21, heading was complete or nearly complete in all States except Idaho, Montana, and South Dakota. 

Warm temperatures and sunny skies afforded producers in Oklahoma time to harvest 41 percent of their acreage from 

June 15-21. By June 28, harvest neared the halfway point, with 45 percent of the crop rated in good to excellent 

condition. 

As June began, spring wheat producers had sown 96 percent of their acreage, 4 points behind last year and the 5-year 

average, with seeding complete in Idaho, South Dakota, and Washington. Emergence had occurred in 84 percent of 

spring wheat fields, compared with 97 percent in 2008 and for the average. Similar to barley, seeding delays in 

Montana and North Dakota held progress behind normal. On June 28, heading was evident in 15 percent of this year’s 

crop, significantly behind the previous year and average. In Washington, record high temperatures and abnormally dry 

weather caused a significant decline in the crop’s condition from May. On June 28, seventy-six percent of the Nation’s 

crop was rated in good to excellent condition, a 2 percent improvement from a year ago. 

Ninety-seven percent of the 2009 rice crop was sown by June 7, slightly behind last year and the normal pace. By 

mid-month, emergence neared completion in all States except California. On June 28, heading had begun in Louisiana 

and Texas, and was behind normal in California, Mississippi, and Missouri. Overall, crop conditions remained steady 

throughout the month, with 55 percent rated in good to excellent condition on June 28. 

Soybean producers had planted 78 percent of their acreage by June 7, slightly ahead of the previous year’s pace, but 

9 points behind the average. Producers in Illinois and North Dakota used improved field conditions to plant 25 percent 

or more of their acreage from June 1-7. Mid-month, producers were actively planting in Arkansas and Kentucky, but 

progress remained over a week behind normal. Following several weeks of intense planting, emergence reached 

72 percent complete by June 14. Blooming began toward the end of the month, with the most crop development 

evident in the Delta. The condition of this year’s crop improved slightly during the month, with 68 percent rated in 

good to excellent condition on June 28. 

As June began, peanut producers remained busy planting this year’s crop, with overall progress 10 points behind last 

year and 9 points behind the 5-year average. Drier weather in the Southeast allowed for a significant amount of 

planting mid-month. By June 21, ninety-seven percent of the 2009 crop was in the ground, and pegging had begun in 

6 percent of the Nation’s crop. Above average temperatures hampered pollination in Georgia, the largest 

peanut-producing State. On June 28, 17 percent of the crop had reached the pegging stage, with 62 percent rated in 

good to excellent condition, compared with 49 percent a year ago. 

Sunflower producers had planted 55 percent of their intended acreage by June 7, compared with 61 percent a year ago 

and 63 percent for the 5-year average. Growers in North Dakota were actively planting as drier weather prevailed. By 

mid-month, three-quarters of the crop was in the ground, slightly ahead of the pace a year ago. On June 28, the planting 

pace was ahead of normal in all States except Kansas, where progress remained 10 points behind. 

By June 7, cotton producers across the country had planted 89 percent of their crop, slightly behind last year’s and the 

average pace. Warm, sunny conditions in Oklahoma afforded producers slightly more than5 days suitable for fieldwork 

to plant 30 percent of their acreage from June 1-7. By mid-month, planting was nearing completion, and 10 percent of 

the crop had developed squares, although progress was behind normal in all States except Louisiana and North 

Carolina. On June 21, boll set had begun in 5 percent of the crop, but was limited to Alabama, Arizona, California, 

Georgia, and Texas. On June 28, squaring had advanced to 32 percent complete, 11 points behind last year and 

14 points behind the 5-year average. Above average temperatures helped jumpstart boll set in the Delta, where progress 

was behind normal. Crop conditions declined slightly throughout the month, with 42 percent of this year’s cotton crop 

rated in good to excellent condition on June 28. 
 

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Crop Comments

Oats: Production is forecast at 91.3 million bushels, 3 percent above last year’s record low 88.6 million bushels. If 

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

64.0 bushels per acre, up 0.5 bushel from 2008. Growers expect to harvest 1.43 million acres for grain or seed, up 

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

The oat crop has developed at a near-normal pace in most States this year. As of June 28, sixty-eight percent of oat 

acreage was headed, 7 points ahead of last year’s pace but 6 points behind the 5-year average. With the exception of 

North Dakota, the percent of the crop headed was within 5 points of normal in all of the 9 major oat-producing States. 

As of June 28, none of the oat crop in North Dakota had started to head, compared with the normal progress for that 

date of 32 percent, as cool weather this spring delayed planting and crop development. Sixty percent of the oat crop in 

the 9 major producing States was rated as good to excellent, compared with 65 percent last year. 

Compared with 2008, the largest yield increase is expected in California, up 25 bushels from last year. Increases of 

6 bushels per acre are forecast in Idaho, Iowa, and Wisconsin. If realized, the yield forecast in California will be a 

record high, and the yield forecast in Wisconsin will tie the previous record high set in 2000. 

Barley: Production for 2009 is forecast at 203 million bushels, down 15 percent from 2008. Based on conditions as of 

July 1, the average yield for the United States is forecast at 64.7 bushels per acre, up 1.1 bushels from a year ago. Area 

harvested for grain or seed, at 3.14 million acres, is down 17 percent from 2008. Record setting yields are expected in 

Arizona, Utah, and Wyoming, while a record tying yield is expected in Idaho. 

Persistent wet weather hindered spring seeding in the Pacific Northwest and northern Great Plains and led to delays in 

crop development throughout the growing season. By June 28, heading of the Nation’s crop was 25 percentage points 

behind the 5-year average pace, with the biggest lags evident in Minnesota and North Dakota, where heading had not 

yet begun and was 37 points behind the 5-year average. On June 28, eighty-two percent of this year’s crop was rated in 

good to excellent condition, compared with 71 percent a year ago. 

Winter Wheat: Production is forecast at 1.52 billion bushels, up 2 percent from the June 1 forecast but down 

18 percent from 2008. Based on July 1 conditions, the U.S. yield is forecast at 43.8 bushels per acre, down 0.1 bushel 

from last month and 3.4 bushels below last year. Expected grain area totals 34.8 million acres, down 12 percent from 

last year but unchanged from the Acreage report released on June 30, 2009. Harvest in the 18 major producing States 

was 40 percent complete by June 28. This was 4 percentage points ahead of last year but 6 points behind the 5-year 

average.

Harvest progress was behind normal in all Hard Red Winter States except Oklahoma. Hot temperatures during the third 

week of June in Kansas allowed harvest to increase to 47 percent complete, compared with only 5 percent the previous 

week. Thunderstorms in Colorado have delayed harvest. Crop development in Nebraska was running about one week 

behind normal. Crop development in Montana was ahead of last year but still behind the 5-year average. 

Yield forecasts are lower than the previous month in most States in the Soft Red Winter growing area. As of June 28, 

harvest progress in Illinois was 46 percent complete, 21 percentage points behind the 5-year average. 

Yield forecasts in the Pacific Northwest are unchanged in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Wheat in Oregon was 

staring to turn color. In Washington, the crop advanced to near normal development due to warmer weather the last 

two weeks of June. 

Durum Wheat: Production is forecast at 81.2 million bushels, down 4 percent from 2008. The U.S. yield is forecast 

at 33.1 bushels per acre, 0.3 bushel above last year. Area harvested for grain is expected to total 2.45 million acres, 

unchanged from the Acreage report released on June 30, 2009 but down 5 percent from last year. 

In North Dakota, Durum wheat seeding was delayed by snow and did not finish until early June. Crop development in 

Montana and North Dakota are both behind last year and the 5-year average. Yield prospects are up in North Dakota 

but unchanged in Montana. 

Other Spring Wheat: Production is forecast at 506 million bushels, 7 percent below 2008. The U.S. yield is forecast 

at 38.3 bushels per acre, up 2.2 bushels from last year. Area harvested for grain is expected to total 13.2 million acres, 

unchanged from the Acreage report released on June 30, 2009 but down 2 percent from last year. 
 

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In the 6 major producing States, 15 percent of the crop was at or beyond the heading stage as of June 28. This was 

11 percentage points behind last year and 25 points behind the 5-year average. The largest delays are in Minnesota and 

North Dakota, trailing the 5-year average by 30 percent and 35 percent, respectively. Yield prospects are down from 

the previous year in the Dakotas and Minnesota but unchanged in Montana. In the Pacific Northwest, yields are above 

last year in all States.

Lentils: Planted area of lentils is estimated at 410,000 acres, 51 percent above 2008. If realized, this will be the largest 

planted acreage since the 429,000 planted acres reported in 2006. Harvested area is estimated at 399,000 acres, up 

52 percent from last year. 

North Dakota=s planted area is estimated at 160,000 acres, up 68 percent from 2008. Planting was essentially 

completed by the end of May, two weeks behind last year, due to saturated fields and cold soil temperatures. Soil 

moisture supplies in northwest North Dakota were rated mostly adequate in late-April and May, then mostly short to 

adequate in June. 

Montana growers planted 125,000 acres this year, 51 percent above last year, while producers in Washington and Idaho 

reported planted acreage increases from a year ago of 27 percent and 45 percent, respectively. 

Dry Edible Peas: Planted area of dry edible peas is estimated at 880,700 acres, virtually unchanged from last year. 

Area for harvest, at 840,900 acres, is 1 percent below a year ago. 

Area planted in North Dakota, at 510,000 acres, is down 2 percent from 2008. Planting was essentially complete by the 

end of May, about two weeks behind last year. By late-June, the crop was rated in mostly good condition. 

Montana dry edible pea growers planted 240,000 acres, down 2 percent from a year ago. Warm temperatures and 

limited precipitation this spring reduced topsoil moisture supplies, but the crop has been rated mainly in good condition. 

Washington and Idaho growers reported planted acreage increases of 13 percent and 8 percent, respectively. 

Austrian Winter Peas: Planted area of Austrian winter peas is estimated at 20,500 acres, up 17 percent from a year 

ago. Area harvested is forecast at 9,700 acres, up 21 percent from a year ago. 

Montana growers planted 10,000 acres, the same as last year. Warm spring temperatures and limited precipitation left 

topsoil and subsoil moisture supplies mainly in the short to very short range. Austrian winter pea planted acreage in 

Idaho, at 8,000 acres, is up 3,000 acres from last season, while Oregon, at 2,500 acres, remains the same as a year ago. 

Oregon producers have reported good growing conditions so far this season. 

Tobacco: U.S. all flue-cured tobacco production is forecast at 467 million pounds, down 6 percent from the 2008 crop. 

Area harvested, at 214,500 acres, is 4 percent below last year. Yield per acre for flue-cured tobacco is forecast at 

2,178 pounds, down 61 pounds from a year ago. Forecasted yields for flue-cured tobacco in Georgia, North Carolina, 

and Virginia decreased from last year while the average yield is expected to increase in South Carolina. 

In North Carolina, the leading flue-cured tobacco State, production is forecast at 365 million pounds, down 5 percent 

from the 2008 crop. North Carolina accounts for 78 percent of the total U.S. flue-cured tobacco production. Area 

harvested, at 166,000 acres, is 3 percent below last year. Yield per acre is forecast at 2,200 pounds, down 50 pounds 

from 2008. As of June 28, the crop was rated in mostly fair to good condition. 

Flue-cured tobacco production in South Carolina is forecast at 39.8 million pounds, down less than 1 percent from a 

year ago. Area harvested, at 18,500 acres, is 3 percent below 2008. Yield per acre is forecast at 2,150 pounds, up 

50 pounds from last year. Growers reported that harvest has already begun, ahead of last year and the 5-year average. 

The majority of the crop was rated in fair to good condition as of June 28. 

In Virginia, flue-cured tobacco production is forecast at 38.4 million pounds, down 6 percent from the 2008 crop. Area 

harvested, at 16,000 acres, is 6 percent below a year ago. Yield per acre is forecast at 2,400 pounds, 10 pounds below 

last year. Producers rated the majority of the crop in good condition as of June 28. 

Flue-cured tobacco production in Georgia is forecast at 23.8 million pounds, down 29 percent from a year ago. Area 

harvested, at 14,000 acres, is 13 percent below 2008. Yield per acre is forecast at 1,700 pounds, 400 pounds below last 

year. If realized, this will be the lowest production since 1932 and the lowest yield since 1973. There have been 
 

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reports of Black Shank and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus as well as water damage to tobacco plants in low areas. 

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

seasons of the 2009 crop year, up slightly from the previous year. Area for harvest, forecasted at 1.05 million acres, is 

also up slightly from 2008. 

Fall Potatoes: Area planted to fall potatoes in 2009 is estimated at 932,900 acres, up slightly from the 2008 crop year. 

Harvested area is forecast at 922,700 acres, also up slightly from 2008. 

Idaho growers increased planted area 5 percent from last year but these are the lowest acres planted since 1986. As of 

July 5, crop conditions were rated 95 percent good to excellent. Washington producers planted 6 percent fewer acres 

than a year ago. Cool, wet conditions delayed planting throughout the State. Significant planting did not begin until 

early-April but high temperatures late in the month enabled progress to advance quickly. By late-May, virtually the 

entire crop was in the ground. 

Oregon growers increased planted area 2 percent from last year. The crop got off to a good start without any 

widespread delays to planting. In Colorado, planted area dropped 2 percent from the previous year as growers 

continued to voluntarily limit acreage for water conservation and supply management. Planting finished slightly ahead 

of schedule and the crop was rated in mostly good condition. 

Fall potato planted area remained unchanged from last year in California, Maine, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, 

and Wisconsin. Potato growing areas in Maine received frequent and intense rain events during June after a cool, dry 

planting season. Northern areas of Aroostook County did not receive as much rain as southern locations and excellent 

crop conditions were reported. Further south, conditions ranged from fair to good, depending on moisture levels. 

Michigan’s planted area increased 5 percent from 2008. Plants were in good to excellent condition, benefitting from 

above normal rainfall this season. Planted area also increased in Nebraska, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, and New 

Mexico. 

Growers in North Dakota planted 2 percent fewer acres than last year. Planting began later than normal and remained 

behind average throughout the planting season. As of June 28, crop condition was rated 63 percent good to excellent. 

Planted area also decreased from last year in New York and Minnesota. 

Summer Potatoes: Production of summer potatoes is forecast at 14.5 million cwt, up 6 percent from 2008. Harvested 

area is estimated at 42,500 acres, 5 percent below last year. Average yield is forecast at 341 cwt per acre, up 11 percent 

from 2008. 

Production is expected to be up in California, Delaware, Maryland, Missouri, and Virginia. The largest increase was 

noted in Missouri, where yields were expected to return to normal levels after last year’s rainy weather which 

negatively impacted the crop. In Virginia, timely spring rains and hot temperatures during June allowed for good 

growth. Crop condition was rated as good to excellent. 

States forecasting a decrease in production are Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey, and Texas. Texas growers expected the 

largest decrease in summer potato production, due to the large decline in harvested area. Fewer acres were planted in 

2009 due to drought conditions. In Colorado, the crop was progressing slightly behind schedule. Moderate 

temperatures and frequent afternoon thunderstorms have delayed crop development. 

Peaches: The U.S. peach production forecast is 1.07 million tons, down 5 percent from both the 2008 and 2007 crop. 

Eleven of the 23 Freestone peach estimating States expect increases in production from last year, while nine States 

decreased their production from the previous season, and three States showed no change. Freestone production, at 

631,040 tons, is down 11 percent from last season. 

The California Clingstone crop is forecast at 440,000 tons, unchanged from the June 1 forecast but 3 percent above the 

2008 crop. This season’s bloom was reported as good to very good in all growing areas. Freezing temperatures in 

early March resulted in slight frost damage in some areas. However, early March rainstorms gave way to good weather 

for pruning, spraying, and tree planting. By the end of April, the fruit was starting to differentiate in size. Harvest 

began on June 18, which was the same starting date as last year. 
 

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The California Freestone crop is forecast at 350,000 tons, down 5 percent from the June 1 forecast and 19 percent 

below the 2008 crop. Freezing temperatures in early March, along with decreased bearing acres, has resulted in a lower 

production forecast. Harvest continued during June with Brittney Lane, Crimson Lady, Spring Flame, Earlirich, Sierra 

Snow, and Ivory Princess being the major varieties. 

The South Carolina peach crop is forecast at 60,000 tons, down 8 percent from the June 1 forecast but unchanged from 

2008. Peach harvest is running slightly ahead of the five year average with the crop reported as mainly in good 

condition. 

Georgia’s peach crop is forecast at 35,000 tons, up 9 percent from the June 1 forecast and 25 percent above 2008. The 

crop has been rated mostly good this season, with some frost and disease damage reported. 

In New Jersey, growing conditions were generally favorable with warm days reported in May and adequate to surplus 

rainfall in June. Fruit setting and sizing were excellent across the State. Production is forecasted at last year’s level of 

34,000 tons. 

Pennsylvania peach growers anticipate harvesting 25,300 tons this season, a 19 percent increase from a year ago. 

Conditions have been reported as good and harvest is scheduled to begin by mid-month. 

Michigan's fresh and processing peach crop, forecasted at 20,000 tons, is up 43 percent from a year ago. Fruit set was 

excellent and many growers expect a full crop. 

In Washington, production is forecast at 20,000 tons, up 19 percent from last season. Growers reported overall 

favorable weather conditions and good crop development. Some scattered frost damage was reported in north central 

Washington. Harvest is expected to be up to a week later than normal. 

California Grapes: California=s all grape production is forecast at 6.25 million tons, down 4 percent from a year ago. 

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

while the remaining 13 percent are table type grapes. Growers are expecting an average crop this year and the cooler 

than normal weather has been excellent for berry development. Mildew problems have been reported primarily in the 

San Joaquin Valley. 

Wine type grape production is forecast at 3.30 million tons, up 8 percent from the 2008 crop. In general, bunch counts 

in the San Joaquin Valley are up from 2008. The most significant increases were seen in the red varieties of Cabernet 

Sauvignon, Merlot, Rubired, Ruby Cabernet, and Syrah. 

Raisin type grape production is forecast at 2.10 million tons, down 16 percent from last year. Bunch counts of 

Thompson Seedless grapes in the Central and South San Joaquin Valley are down 25 percent from last year. Raisin 

type grapes were being harvested in the Coachella Valley. 

Table type grape production is expected to be 850,000 tons, down 13 percent from last year. Harvest of table type 

grapes was underway in the Coachella Valley. Although production is forecasted to be down from last year, the quality 

in this region is expected to be high due to good growing conditions. 

Apricots: The final forecast for the 2009 apricot crop is 75,250 tons, down 8 percent from the 2008 crop. 

California’s 2009 apricot production is projected to be 66,000 tons, representing 88 percent of the total U.S. crop. This 

estimate is unchanged from the June forecast but down 14 percent from 2008. Cooler temperatures have allowed for a 

uniform harvest. Producers are reporting good yields, limited pest problems and mostly favorable weather after frost 

early in the year. Producers were also able to secure water for post-harvest irrigation. Washington’s 2009 apricot 

production is forecast at 9,000 tons, considerably above last year’s production, which was negatively impacted by a 

devastating frost and poor pollination during the bloom. The 2009 production for Utah is 250 tons, down 39 percent 

from 2008. Frost damage was reported in southern Utah, significantly affecting this year’s production. 

Almonds: The 2009 California almond production (shelled basis) is forecast at 1.35 billion pounds, down 17 percent 

from the 2008 crop. Bearing acreage, at 710,000, increased 4 percent from the 2008 crop acreage. The average yield is 

forecast at 1,900 pounds per acre, down 500 pounds from last year’s yield. Growers reported the 2009 almond crop is 

in mostly good condition after weather events negatively impacted crop progress during spring. Bloom progressed 

slowly after wet weather hampered pollination. Cool temperatures extended almond bloom in parts of the Sacramento 

Valley. Freezing temperatures in March caused minimal damage to some orchards. Mites were present on almonds 
 

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across California; however, control measures combined with spring rain resulted in minor damage. Irrigation water 

availability remained a concern but has had minimal impact thus far on the 2009 crop. 

Papayas: Hawaii fresh papaya production is estimated at 2.62 million pounds for May 2009, up 4 percent from April 

but 6 percent lower than May 2008. Total crop area for May is estimated at 2,270 acres, down slightly from April but 

12 percent above May 2008. Harvested area totaled 1,410 acres, down 1 percent from the previous month but 7 percent 

higher than last year. Weather during May was warm and sunny, which was favorable for fruit development and 

ripening. Due to the lack of rain during the month, many growers increased irrigation to compensate for the lower soil 

moisture. Orchard conditions were mostly fair to good. 

Grapefruit: The forecast of the 2008-09 U.S. grapefruit crop is 1.29 million tons, down 3 percent from the June 

forecast and 17 percent lower than the 2007-08 final utilization of 1.55 million tons. All four estimating States showed 

a decrease from the previous forecast. 

Florida's grapefruit production is forecast at 21.7 million boxes (923,000 tons), slightly lower than the June forecast and 

18 percent below last season. The Florida all white grapefruit forecast is 6.60 million boxes (281,000 tons), down 

1 percent from June and down 27 percent from the 2007-08 final utilization. The colored grapefruit forecast, at 

15.1 million boxes (642,000 tons), is unchanged from the June forecast but 14 percent lower than last season. 

Grapefruit harvest in Florida was virtually complete with 99 percent of the rows harvested. 

In Texas, grapefruit production is forecast at 5.60 million boxes (224,000 tons), 10 percent lower than the previous 

forecast and down 8 percent from last season. Grapefruit harvest was complete in Texas. The California grapefruit 

forecast is 4.30 million boxes (144,000 tons), down 2 percent from the previous forecast and 17 percent lower than last 

season. At the end of June, harvest transitioned from the Star Ruby variety to the Marsh Ruby variety in the coastal 

region. Grapefruit production in Arizona is forecast at 70,000 boxes, down 53 percent from the previous forecast and 

30 percent less than last season. Many grapefruit were left unharvested in Arizona due to low demand. 

Tangerines and Mandarins: The U.S. tangerine and mandarin crop is forecast at 445,000 tons, unchanged from the 

June forecast but 16 percent lower than the 2007-08 season. Production forecasts were unchanged from last month in 

all of the estimating States. 

The California tangerine and mandarin forecast is 6.70 million boxes, unchanged from last season’s final utilization. 

Harvest was complete, and despite challenges with heat and drought during the growing season, it turned out to be a 

good year for California tangerines and mandarins. Florida's tangerine crop is forecast at 3.90 million boxes 

(185,000 tons), down 29 percent from the previous season and the lowest production since the 1994-95 season. Harvest 

was complete in Florida. Production in Arizona is forecast at 250,000 boxes (9,000 tons), down 38 percent from last 

season. 

Lemons: The forecast for the 2008-09 U.S. lemon crop is 931,000 tons, up 14 percent from the April forecast and 

50 percent higher than the 2007-08 final utilization. The California forecast, at 22.0 million boxes (836,000 tons), is up 

16 percent from the previous forecast and 49 percent higher than last season. Lemon harvest in southern coastal areas 

continued. Fruit size and quality were reported as good but demand was lower than anticipated. In Arizona, production 

is forecast at 2.50 million boxes (95,000 tons), up 67 percent from the previous crop year but unchanged from the April 

forecast. Fruit size and quality were reported as excellent. 

Tangelos: Florida’s tangelo forecast is 1.15 million boxes (52,000 tons), unchanged from the June forecast but 

23 percent lower than last season’s final production. Tangelo harvest was complete for the season and it was the 

smallest crop since the 2003-04 season. 

Florida Citrus: During June, typical Florida summer weather patterns brought thunderstorms and scattered showers to 

the entire citrus producing region. Weekly rainfall totals in most areas ranged from one to three inches. Longer days of 

sunshine and adequate rainfall were beneficial for fruit growth and tree foliage. Next season’s citrus crop was in good 

condition in well cared for groves. 

 

Valencia harvesting decreased significantly by mid-month, as processing plants and packing houses began closing for 

the season. Harvest utilization totals for the final week of June dropped below one million boxes and harvest of all 

other varieties of Florida citrus was relatively complete at the beginning of the month. Production practices were 
 

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limited in June by periods of heavy rain but included applying herbicides, mowing, hedging and topping, and removing 

brush. Growers also began focusing on psyllid control using both aerial and ground spraying. 

Arizona Citrus: Grapefruit and Valencia orange crops continued to be harvested during June, while lemon, tangerine 

and mandarin, and navel orange harvests were complete for the season. A significant amount of the grapefruit crop was 

left unharvested due to lack of a market. Fruit size and quality were reported as excellent for this season’s lemon crop. 

Texas Citrus: Harvesting of oranges and grapefruit was virtually complete by the end of May. Of this season’s 

harvested fruit, quality and size were very good. Many citrus groves suffered more damage than originally anticipated 

from Hurricane Dolly, which made landfall in southern Texas in July 2008. 

California Citrus: Citrus groves were irrigated in the San Joaquin Valley in order to reduce crop stress and increase 

fruit set. Groves were also thinned and fertilized. Valencia oranges and late varieties of navel oranges continued to be 

picked but some larger sized fruit was excessively dry due to over-maturity. Some Valencia lots showed signs of 

re-greening so gassing was necessary to enhance color. Star Ruby grapefruit and lemons were also harvested. 

California Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts: A series of thunderstorms in early-June moved across the State producing 

heavy rain, hail, and frequent lightning strikes. Hail damage was reported in several prune orchards in the San Joaquin 

Valley and the rain caused some loss of fruit to splitting in cherry orchards. The scattered storms and cool temperatures 

also interrupted field work in some locations. As conditions allowed, treatments for aphids and peach twig borer were 

applied to dried plum and peach orchards. Some thinning of peaches was observed, as well as applications of sulfur 

and fungicides. Grapevines across the State were fertilized, irrigated, and treated with fungicides. Vineyards were 

sprayed with sulfur to control mildew in the San Joaquin Valley, and along the north coast vines were thinned to 

optimize airflow. Herbicides and insecticides were applied to walnuts and pistachios and preparations began for hull 

split spraying. Cooler temperatures in the San Joaquin Valley slowed pest development in almond orchards but mites 

and leaf scab remained a concern for many growers. Codling moth treatments continued in walnut orchards and 

trapping for walnut husk fly began in the Sacramento Valley. 

Plum, fig, peach, and nectarine harvests continued during June and the commercial cherry harvest was nearly complete. 

Most prune orchards had a moderate-to-heavy set. Fruit in pear and apple orchards continued to develop. Grapevines 

were reported in full bloom in Lake County. Development of grapevines along the Central Coast was delayed due to 

cool temperatures, while vineyards along the north coast were developing normally. Strawberry harvest ended in the 

San Joaquin Valley and blueberry, blackberry, and boysenberry harvests continued. Almond, pistachio, and walnut 

nutlets continued to harden throughout most of the State.
 

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Reliability of July 1 Crop Production Forecasts

Wheat Survey Procedures: Objective yield and farm operator surveys were conducted between June 24 and July 6 to 

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

accounted for 61 percent of the 2008 winter wheat production. Farm operators were interviewed to update previously 

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

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

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

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

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

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

year harvesting loss. 

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

interviewers. Approximately 9,500 producers were interviewed during the survey period and asked questions about the 

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

provide indications of average yields.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

patterns and crop progress compared to previous months and previous years. Each State Field Office submits their 

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

analyses to prepare the published July 1 forecasts.

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

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

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

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

July 1 forecast. 

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

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

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

ending stocks. Revisions are then made if the balance sheet relationships or other administrative data warrant changes. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

those influencing recent years. 

The "Root Mean Square Error" for the July 1 winter wheat production forecast is 2.0 percent. This means that chances 

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

2.0 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not exceed 3.4 percent. 

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

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averaged 24 million bushels, ranging from 1 million to 65 million bushels. The July 1 forecast has been below the final 

estimate 10 times and above 10 times. This does not imply that the July 1 winter wheat forecast this year is likely to 

understate or overstate final production. 

The "Root Mean Square Error" for the July 1 orange production forecast is 1.4 percent. This means that chances are 

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

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

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

114,000 tons, ranging from 18,000 tons to 370,000 tons. The July 1 forecast for oranges has been below the final 

estimate 8 times and above 12 times. The difference does not imply that the July 1 forecast this year is likely to 

understate or overstate final production. 
 

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Information Contacts 

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

contact for additional information. 

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

Field Crops Section 

Jacqueline Moore, Head ..................................................................................... (202) 720-2127 

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

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

Jacqueline Moore - Hay, Oats, Sorghum ............................................................ (202) 720-2127 

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

Nick Schauer - Wheat, Rye................................................................................. (202) 720-8068 

Julie Schmidt - Crop Weather, Barley, Sugar Crops .......................................... (202) 720-7621 

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

Fruits, Vegetables & Special Crops Section 

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

Suzanne Avilla - Citrus, Coffee, Tropical Fruits 

 Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes............................................................ (202) 720-5412 

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

Debbie Flippin - Fresh and Processing Vegetables, 

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

Fred Granja - Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Plums, 

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

Mike Jacobson - Cranberries .............................................................................. (202) 720-9085 

Dawn Keen - Floriculture, Nursery, Tree Nuts...................................................(202) 720-4215 

Dan Norris - Austrian Winter Peas, Dry Edible Peas, 

 Lentils, Mint, Mushrooms, Peaches, Pears, 

 Wrinkled Seed Peas, Dry Beans ................................................ (202) 720-3250 

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

 

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