CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

In Virginia, harvest of summer varieties (Lodi, Yellow Transparent, etc.)
ended in late July and picking of Rambo started the first week of August.

In the Central States, apple production is indicated at 24.1 million
bushels, 17 percent below last year and 7 percent less than average. Har~
vest of summer varieties is expected to continue throughout August for
most areas of Ohio. Heat and dry weather in July reduced production pros~
pects in Michigan and Illinois. Less than one-fifth of Michigan's apple
crop is in extremely dry areas. Tratsparents started the movement of
early varieties on the Benton Harbor market late in July. In Minnesota,
Teinfall has been adequate and foliage and coloring of fruit looks good
in the main producing area at Le Crescent. In Kentucky, apple prospects
declined in July due to same extremely dry, hot weather. Tennessee apple
prospects have improved considerably since July 1. Mid~season Arkansas
apples did not size properly due to dry, hot weather in July. Showers in
late July and early August should help to improve the Jonathan crop.

The 1966 apple crop in the West is estimated at 50.5 million bushels,
26 percent more than in 1965 and 31 percent above average. Washington has
a bumper crop of 32.0 million bushels, 28 percent more than last year and
39 percent above average. July weather was ideal for growth in most areas.
Red Delicious have grown vell and their quality is good. Tydeman Reds
e@lready have good color and harvest will start soon in the Yakima Valley.
Winesap production is expected below last year. ‘The set was heavy but the
fruit appears small. The apple crop in the Hood River area of Oregon is
developing nicely. In California, harvest of Gravenstein apples is moving
rapidly. The set of Delicious and Golden Delicious is relatively lighter
than for Gravenstein. Quality of ell varieties is good.

PEACHES: The August 1 forecast of the Nation's peach crop is 73.1 million

bushels, 4 percent less than the July 1 estimate, 1 percent below
last year and 3 percent below average. Most of the month's decline is in
California and in the Carolinas, where fruit sizes are below earlier ex-
pectations.

California's Clingstone peach crop, used primarily for canning, is
estimated at 34.6 million bushels (830,000 tons), 5 percent under last
month's forecast, but 14 percent larger than the 1965 crop. "Grade out"
of fruit delivered to date has been quite heavy due to small sizes, split
pit, and uneven maturity. Not only did Clingstone fail to size as expected
but rain on July 30, followed by humid conditions, caused some loss from
brown rot. The Freestone peach crop in California is forecast at 11.9
million bushels (285,000 tons), 5 percent below last month's estimate, and
2 percent less than last year. Production is running heavy to small sizes.
Harvest of Elbertas for canning was expected to be practically complete

by August 10.

In the 9 Southern States, production is expected to total 15.8 million
bushels, 3 percent less than the July 1 forecast. In the Carolinas, dry
weather has resulted in some smail fruit, but quality has been good. Har-
vest in these States was about 75 percent complete by August 1. In Georgia,
Louisiana, and Mississippi, harvest was nearly completed at the end of July.
In Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, harvest of Elbertas is underway
and movement is expected to continue into August.

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CROP PRODUCTION, Auguet 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

ALFALFA AND ALFALFA MIXTURES FOR HAY

Tons fons Tons tons on: tons
Maine 1.89 1.55 1.95 18 17 23
WN. 8. 2.03 1.70 1.95 28 ak
vt. 2.07 1.80 2.10 2he 236 269
Mass. 2.21 2.00 2.20 9 TO TT
RI. 2.34 2.25 2.ho 9 T 7
Conn. 2.37 2.30 2.40 96 87 91
N.Y. 2.27 2.15 2.25 2,415 2,569 2,770
N. Je 2.46 2.40 2.30 217 209 106
Pa. 12.97 195 80 1599 ee OL
Ohio 2.09 2.15 2.05 1,721 2,006 1, 702
Ind. 2.23 2.55 2.20 1,336 1,757 1,389
Tm. 2.53 2.75 2.50 2,791 2,885 2,335
Mich 2.03 2.00 2-00 2,581 2,670 208
Wis. 2H 2120 260 _ T3855 895 8
Minn 2.52 2.60 2.55 FOL 6; 360 5,863
Towa 2.62 2.60 2.75 5,830 5,509 5,770
Mo. 2.66 3.05 2.60 1,763 2,455 2,135
N. Dak. Lay 1.65 1.55 1,999 2,328 2,252
S. Dak. 149 1.50 1.15 3,092 3,297 2,477
Nebr. 2.23 2.40 2.10 4,001 4,438 3,921
Kans 249 2.80 _ _ 2.10 a
Del. 2.27 2.60 2.00
Ma. 2.51 2.55 2.00
Va. 2.24 2.25 1.75
W. Va. 1.78 2.65 1.45
N.c. : 2.22 2.25 2,00
Ga. 2.2.98. 2-10 2.08
Ky. if 2.45 2.00 iB
Tenn. 2.16 2.30 2.25
Ala. 2.05 2.00 2.10
Miss. 2.36 2.25 2b5
Ark. 2.42 2.65 2.30
La. 2.00 2.30 2.05
Okla. 2.41 2.25 2.00
Texas :_ 2.63. _ _ _2.80_ _ _2.70_
Mont. 1.87 1.90 2.75
Idaho 2.85 2.85 2.60
yo. 1.79 1.90 1.50
Colo. : 2.3% 2.45 2,35
N. Mex. : 4.21 4.00 4.50
Ariz. 4 86 5.30 5.20
Uteh 2.65 2.90 2.60
Nev. 3.22 3-30 3.00
Wash. 2.64 3.15 2.90
Oreg. 2.98 3.25 2.90
calif. 5-20 5:35. _ 5-30
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N.Y. + 25.9 28.0 31.0 We 5 — “<=

NJ, +: 22.6 24,0 26.0 ohh 336 338 o oo

Pa, : 25,0 27.0 28.0 hes 486 532 --- --- -
Ohio 23.9 25.0 29.0 611 500 580 o-- aie ---
Ind, 22.1 23,0 2k.5 01,147 702 B35 65 560

Tm, 20.4 23.0 22.0 1,074 782 672 438 640

Mich, +: 22.6 24.0 26.0 876 1,056 1,170 - ---

Wis. : 19,2 18,0 21.0 426 wid 483 --- wee

Minn 19.0 20.5 20.0 1,440 2,091 1,220 --- --- ---
Towa : 18.8 20,0 21.0 116 80 63 1,261 2,211 1,564
Mo, 19.6 19,0 21,0 666 48 420 12,592 13,110 8,720
N. Dak. 21.3 26.0 24,0 8,882 12,272 6,336 =-- --- oes
S.Dak, : 19.0 27.0 23.0 3,859 4,320 4&,117 6,080 11,250 8,184
Nebr, ; 15.6 17.5 23.0 2,747 1,680 2,760 90,481 126,930 104,9h0
Kans. 15.6 16,0 13.0 2,245 1,02h 793 130,793 136,710 97,825
Del, 22,1 24.0 2h.0 262 26k eho oe --- a
Md, : 22.4 26.5 26.0- hog ha 46 --- --- ---
Va, 9.4 9 21.5 21.0 sh oh 462 256 378 216
N.C. Wl 17.5 17.5 334 350 368 2,403 2,064 A he
S.C, 17.5 21.0 19.0 348 336 323 157 180 115
Ga, 18.3 19.0 2h.0 527 684 864 4a3 510 2ho
ky. : 18.7 22,0 20,0 217 180 536 2ho 210
Tenn. 16,3 18.0 18.0 159 162 710 328 315
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Miss. oon 398 315 360
Ark, te 35 1,015 1,085
le. pote --- 115 180
Okla. 11.5 756 19, 3b 22,422 10,934
Texas 13.8 496 230,073 285,740 291,235,
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Colo. 2.7 16.0 752 8,310 13,064 5, 742
N.Mex, 3 0 --- oo wee --- 10,365 14,625 15,340

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BROOMCORN: The 1966 broomcorn crop is estimated at 21,200 tons, 36 per-

cent less than last year's crop of 33,000 tons. The indicated
production compares with 22,000 tons in 1964 and the 1960-64 average of
24,400 tons. Disappointing returns from last year's crop and severe
drought in many areas through mid-July held plantings to 143,000 acres,
down one-fourth from last year. The acreage for harvest, estimated at
127,000 acres, is also down one-fourth. A yield of 334 pounds is indicated,
compared with 386 pounds last season.

In Oklahoma prospective production is down to 5,200 tons, about
one-half that of lest year. Dry soils limited plantings, and hot, dry
weather cut yields in the Lindsay area. However, July rains improved
prospects for the late crop. Following a slow start, broomcorn in the
Panhandle is generally progressing well. Production in Texas is estimted
at 4,400 tons compared with 6,100 tons last year. Rains were adequate to
excessive causing some loss from diseases during the growing season and
from stains following harvest.

In Colorado production is estimated at 5,900 tons, down from 10,500
tons last year. The materially reduced plantings were "dusted in" with
considerable "washing out" following heavy rains. Planting and growing
conditions have been wore favorable in New Mexico than in other western
areas and production is estimated at 5,400 tons, compared with 6,100
tons last year.

RICE: The 1966 rice crop is expected to total a record 82.9 million

ewt., 8 percent above last year's previous high. The August 1
forecast is up 2 percent from a month earlier due to higher prospective
yields in most southern States,

Production in the Southern area is estimated at 64.4 million ewt.,
up 1.8 million ewt. from July 1. July growing conditions were very
favorable but development continues behind a year earlier. In Texas,

5 percent of the crop was harvested by August 1 compared with 30 percent
@ year earlier. The acreage left for a second cutting is expected to be
less than in 1965 due to lateness of the crop. Harvest progressed in
early maturing fields in Louisiana. Rice was heading in Arkansas.

In California, production, at 18.5 million ewt., is nearly 2.0 million
ewt. above the previous record crop produced in 1964, The large 1966
production is @ result of increased acreage and a record high average
yield. Growing conditions to date have been excellent.

FLAXSEED: Production of flaxseed is forecast at 25.4 million bushels--
down 28 percent from last year and 10 percent below average.
Yield per acre is estimated at 9.6 bushels per acre, compared with
12.7 bushels per acre, last year's record yleld,and the average of 9.6
bushels. North Dakota's flaxseed prospects improved slightly during
July, but were more than offset by declines in Minnesota, South Dakota,
and Wisconsin. Expected production is below last year in all States.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966

Seasonal
group and
State
WINTER: cwt. crt.
Fla. oe Take Tio 1,580
Calif. — Bho _ THT 2.208_ 220t
Total 199 _ _3,990_ 3,659 5,084
EARLY SPRING: :
Fla.-Hastings ; 22.6 27.8 30.2 162 155 1h5 3,665 4,309 4,379
~Other : 378 323.362
Texas +: 1,3. 41 _ 3-0_ 103 65 _ 70 2130_ ie 210
Total 37 = Tea 17e” 7898 2,951
LATE SPRING: :
N.C. :
8 N.E. Counties; 12.1 10.8 11.7 139 iho 125 1,694 1,512 1,462
Other Counties : 3.5 3.2 3.5 111 120 115 386 364. hoe
S.C. > Al 2.7 2.7 82 85 100 3h0 230 © 270
Ca. : oh 3 3 65 62 65 eT 19 20
Ala.-Baldwin > 13.9 15.0 15.5 130 117 150 1,805 1,755 2,325
-Other : 7.0 6.1 6.7 86 91 100 611 555 670
Miss. > 363 2.9 3.5 52 60 85 173 174 = 298
Ark. 2 45 42 4.2 58 63 60 265 265 252
La. : 3-8 3.8 4.2 51 he 52 194 160 218
Okla. 2 165 1.0 1.2 63 TO 60 oT 70 66
Texas : 6.0 6.3 8.2 TT 90 95 458 567 770
Ariz. : 93 UW.0 13.2 2h3 210 240 = 2, 256-2, 310-3, 1h
calif. 2 ATT She _ 15,692. 17,.136_17,160
Total t_AL72 7. 5 207. _ Bik — 23,998. 25,137 27,057
EARLY SUMMER: :
Mo. : 4.8 5 5 hee 450-360
Kens. : 243 ° 1 206 190 178
Del. 2 95 ° 6 1,956 1,760 1,720
Md. : 3.0 4 5 383 312 338
Va.-East. Shore : 22.3 5 fe) 3,302 2,688 3,8h0
“Norfolk t 9 3 4 100 33 48
-Other 2 3.9 7 7 ooh eb 259
N.C. 2 565 3 3 632 516 495
Ga. : 8 6 6 ho 33 30
Ky. 1 965 oO () 617 560 = bho
Tenn. > 78 2 9 608 540 ayo
Texas : ihe 6 7 2,049 2,088
Calif. 2 88 _ _ 7-5 UO _ 322_ _ 335_ _ 340. _ 2,820. 2,512 _
Total 7 90.5 _ =e * 92,5 _ 148 #2 7 75s 7137586 “111926 3 i, Ze
LATE Rio:
Mass. 2 Ql 1.9 1.9 200 210 200 413 399 380
R.I. 2 1.3 1.2 1.2 186 195 190 ake Pes 228
W.Y.-L.I. t 10.3 12.0 1,5 256 275 260-2, 63h 3,025 2,990
NJ. : 17.8 16.6 17.3 2ho 250 200 4,266 4,150 3h 460
Pa. > 3.6 3.3 3.4 189 180 130 683 594
Ohio > 45 4.2 4,0 160 160 145 TeT 672 580
Ind. 2 34 3.2 2.7 193 275 190 651 880 513
m. : Bel 2.5 2.7 87 135 «125 270 338-338
Mich. 73 6.9 1.6 149 120 90 1,087 828 68h,
Wis. : 21.0 _ 18.5 _ 21.0 _ 178 __ 200_ _170 _ 3,731 _ 3,700 _ 3,570

See footnotes at end of table. ~ 56 -

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

CHERRIES
as ley im ee wm Er OMUCtTO TTT
agéh 1965 0; «Preliminary
Tons Tous Tons
New York : 5,160 8,200 3,800 3,000
Pennsylvania : & 1,400 1,300 350
Michigan 3 25,260 _ _ _ 22,000 _ _ 24,000, 26,000
3 Great Lakes States :— 21,310_ — _ ~ 731,000 ~~ 39,1007 ~ ~~ 719,350 “777
Montana Paatas ie 2,300 130 HOT
Idaho 2 1,880 2,200 2,200 1,800
Colorado 3 646 1,100 1,100 60
Utah 3 2,520 3,600 990 500
Washington s 18,880 22,200 1,800 22,000
Oregon : 2, 70 25,900 20, §0 2s 300
California 3_ 24,900 ~~ 3b, 500 00 , ---+
7 Western States 1 73,2147 7 Bee ~~ kes: ~~ = ww T=
~ United States _ _ _ _+2/94, 5047 7 ~ T Ted, 400 T 7 87,5207 7 TT 103,610 77 TT
t
SOUR_VARTETIES: :
New York : 22,840 32,000 25,100 8,000
Pennsylvania : 11,220 17,500 12,500 8,500
Ohio : 1,570 2,500 12,400 900
Michigan : 102,700 190,000 120,000 52,000
Wisconsin t_ 13,460 _ 22,400 _ 8,000 7,000
3 Great Takes States 17151, 190 Be 3,400 _~ “367, 000° ~~ ~~ 76,000 ~ ~~
Montana : 70 500 Tho
Idaho 3 1,066 1,000 2,400 0
Colorado 3 1,286 1,600 1,700 800
Utah + 3,000 2,100 3,700 2,800
Washington 3 4 a8 Tho 580 JOO
Oregon 2 h 2,390) 2 6,300
6 Western States 27 Torgg07 7 7 7 Ty Bi ~~ 7344 ;

202930 10,840 me 1000

— United States _ iT aBeyte0_ ~ > > BB > “fe, Bio" ~~ = 788,900 = TT

Vy Tacludes quantities unharvested on account of economic conditions, and excess
cullage of harvested fruit.

2/ U.S. total for the 1960-6) average includes production for States no
longer estimated.

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STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE
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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

GRAPES
: Production 1/
State *
777" Pons Tong Tons ‘Tons
New York = 116,000 = 220, 000 153,000 1h0,000
New Jersey : 902 950 1,350 1,

Pennsylvania : 36,040 36,200 49,000 40,000
Ohio : 14,9h0 16,000 22,500 15,000
Michigan + 53,900 = 70,000 75,000 53,000
Iowa : 530 450 410 320
Missouri : 3,800 4,100 4,200 3,300
North Carolina 3 1,070 1,500 1,800 1,300
South Carolina : 4,160 6,100 7,300 6,700
Georgia 3 1,120 2,000 1,300 1,050
Arkansas 3 6,400 6,600 9,100 3,600
Axizona 3 12,700 12,600 15,700 16,000
Washington : 54,720 56,400 37,000 68 ,000
California, all $3,024,200 3,145,000 3,975,000 3,510,000
Wine varieties : 572,000 608 ,000 750,000 749,000
fable varieties 3 Shh 400 517,000 650,000 570,000
Faisin varieties = 1,897,800 2,020,000 2,575,000 2,200,000
Raisins 2/ + 221,800 230,000 272,000 oe

Not dried + 969,800 987,000 1,278,000 --
United States 33/3,319,976 “3,478,900 4,351,660 5,859,676

“Y7 “Includes quantitiée unbarvestéa”on account of economic Conditions, and excess
cullage of barvested fruit. 2/ Dried basis: 1 ton of raisins is equivalent to
4.77 tons of fresh grapes for’ 1965; 4.49 tons for 1964; and 4.18 for the 1960-64
average. 3/ U. S. total for the 1960-64 average includes production for Stetes
no longer estimated.

AVOCADOS 1/
meee eee wren yr roe wane eee eee eee
State and —- — — Proiet we eee eee eee
seasonal group 1963 : ; eT
wae es "tons ~~ tons ~~ 7 “dons fons ~~ ~~ ~~
California, all : > 7 3h,000 58,060
Fall and Winter 3/ : 5/ 32,200 12,800 33,000
Spring and Summer 4/ ; 14,600 11,200 25 ,000
Florida t_ _ 8,300 _ _ 33,900 _ _ 13,400 = 2,800
Ue 12 8,760 00 — ~ 37,00" ~~ “60,800 — = == TTT

ted States
“T/" Crop"year begins with Bloom of the year shown and ends with cempietion of
harvest the following year.
2/ Includes quantities unharvested on account of economi¢ conditions, and excess
cullage of harvested fruit. Includes "Fuerte" and other fall and winter
varieties. 4/ Includes "Hass" and other spring and sumer varieties.
5/ Not available.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

OLIVES: The set of olives in California appears good. Some trees that
were not properly thinned may not size well, depending upon fall
moisture and dates of damaging frosts.

AVOCADOS: California's 1965-66 crop of spring and summer varieties is

estimated et 25,000 tons, more than double last year's short
crop of 11,200 tons. Three-fifths of these varieties were picked by
August 1. Production for all varieties in California is expected to total
58,000 tons for the 1965-66 crop, nearly 24 times last year's crop and 20
percent above the 1959-63 average.

FIGS: July weather conditions were generally favorable for the develop-

ment of the California fig crop. Shipments to fresh market con-
tinue and are expected to increase as the Kadota crop matures. Harvest
of dried figs is increasing and is somewhat earlier than normal. Pro-
duction of dried figs is expected to be above last year and factors that
influence quality have been favorable. Harvest of Kadote figs for canning
is expected to begin around mid-August.

HOPS: Production of hops is forecast at 55,247,000 pounds, about 1 percent

below last year but 20 percent above average. Prospects improved
during July in Idaho, Oregon, and California and remained unchanged in
Washington.

Washington's hops continue to look good. Harvest of Early Clusters
is expected to begin about August 18 and become general by August 22.
late Clusters had passed full bloom by August 1. The cool July weather
was not detrimental. In Idaho mildew has been lighter than usual. Warm,
dry weather during July was generally favorable, although hot weather
caused some bloom on Late Clusters to drop. Harvest of Early Clusters
is expected to start about August 20 and Late Clusters about September 10.
In Oregon, Fuggles have developed well after early setbacks by the cool
May weather. Harvest is expected to start about August 15. In California
hops are nearing maturity in good condition. Although a few hops have
been picked, harvest will not become active until mid-August. Yards have
‘been well cared for, quality 1s good.

SWEET CHERRIES: Production of sweet cherries is estimated at 103,610 tons,
18 percent above last year's crop and 10 percent above
average. Increased production in Washington, Oregon, and Montane more
than offset smaller crops in all the other States. Harvest of the crop
was nearly completed by August 1. In the three Great Lakes States, which
suffered late spring freeze-damage, the crop is expected to total 19,350
tons, down 34 percent from 1965 and 9 percent less than average. Pro-
duction in the Western States is estimated at 84,260 tons, 4 percent
above the 1965 crop and 15 percent above average. Washington's crop,
at 22,000 tons, is more than ten times larger than the freeze-damaged
crop of 1965 but down somewhat from last month's estimate due to rain=
damage to later varieties,

SOUR CHERRIES: Estimated production of sour cherries is 88,000 tons,

about one-half the size of last year's crop and average.
Production in the Great Lakes States, estimated at 76,400 tons, is below
earlier expectations--only 46 percent as many cherries as last year. The
crop is late because of spring freezes and cold weather. Harvest is mech
later than normal.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA
GLOVER AND TIMOTHY, AND MIXTURES OF CLOVER AND GRASSES FOR HAY 1/

3 Toas Tons Tons tons tons tons

Maine z 1.30 2.15 2.35 430 325 351
N. H. 3 14a 1.25 1.45 157 112 123
Vt. + 1.63 LAS 1.65 465 520
Mass. 3 1.66 1055 1.75 216 183 198
R I. : 1.81 1.65 1.90 20 16 17
Conn. 3 1.68 1.40 21.75 250 113 2:
N.Y. : 1.63 1.45 1.70 2,480 1,932 2,196
Ne J. 3 1.67 145 1.50 123 102 106
Pa. a en ne ot FS 2) ee 2,572 _ 1.54
Ohio 3 259 T.507 1.60 1,659 153% 1,515
Ind. : ok 1.75 1.60 965 784 78:
Tl. 3 1.69 1.80 1.50 1,332 1,080 86
Mich. £ Lk 1.40 1.40 os 22 pu
Wis. t_ 2.95. _ 265 90 0 80 1,361_ _ 2,490 _
Minn. : Ee Ee 1.60 *BT7 769 835
Towa 3 1.83 1.80 1.90 2,012 1,453 1,533
Mo. $ 1.32 1.h5 1.25 1,645 1,688 1,4
Nebr. 2 1S 2.50 1.20 93 104 8
Kans. 355 280 30 1360 2 331.2 BL
Del. : 1.58 L.75 1.60 30 33 6
Ma. : 1.49 1.55 1.40 316 329
Va. 3 1.27 1.45 1.10 513 TAS 581
W.Va. oo: 1.26 115 285 #33 bond 308
Ne Ce tobe OL 25d 181 2K _- 25_
Ky. : rs 1.50 1.35 6h 726" 7
Tenn. > (1.27 1.50 1.35 298 43h 406
Ala. 3 1.12 1.25 1.20 35 4d Wn
Miss. 3 1.33 1.50 1.40 87 120 123
Ark. ean oP ae St Se 25 em j21_ 1b.
Mont. 9?” «1.33 1.50 1.20 3 “W38 361
Idaho 3 1.47 1.45 1-20 179 170 148
Wyo. : 0 1b 1.15 1.00 150 155 131
Colo. 2: LbL 1.70 1.30 308 364 273
Ne Mex. & 1.30 1.45 1.40 Ue 16 23
Utah > 1456 1.65 2.55 a 76 67
Nev. > 1432 1.60 1.30 62 72 52
Wash. ne O74 1.95 2.00 457 4ok 470
Oreg. 321.85) 28060 357, 358 _ 305

US. t 1.55 1.53 L.kg 21, 694 19,305 9,013

y Excludes sweetclover and lespedeza hay.

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PASTURE FEED CONDITIONS*
Aug. 1, 1966

PERCENT
OF NORMAL,

80 and over Good to excellent
65 to 80 Poor. to fair
50 to 65 GRY Very poor
35 to 50 GBI Severe drought
Under 35 MM) Extreme drought

‘AS REPORTED BY
CROP CORRESPONDENTS

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

U. 5, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NEG, SRS 189-66(8) STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE

PASTURE FEED CONDITIONS*

PERCENT
OF WORMAL
80 and over Good to excellent
65 to 80 Poor to fair
50 to 65 GERI Very poor
35 to 50 BM) Severe drought
Under 35 MM Extreme drought

‘*AS REPORTED BY
(CROP CORRESPONDENTS

INDICATES CURRENT SUPPLY OF PASTURE FEED FOR GRAZING RELATIVE TO THAT EXPECTED

FROM EXISTING STANDS UNDER VERY FAVORABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS

U. 8. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NEG. SRS 130-65 (8) STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Bushels Bushels Bushels bushels bushels bushels
N.Y. : 17.8 15.0 15.0 68 163 90
NJ. : 21.1 23.5 20.0 8he 1,081 980
Pa. : 20.9 2h.0 17.0 164 1g2 187
Ohio : 24.7 2h.5 26.0 he, 562 51,034 55,770
Ind, : 26.8 28.0 25.0 T, 502 82, 82h 73,200
tm. : 27.5 29,0 25.0 150, 664 174, 609 150,525
Mich, : 22,3 22.0 23.0 6,842, 10,120 10,902
Wis, : 17.1 18.5 18.0 1, 843 2,868 2,934
Minn, : 21,3 18,5 23.0 50, 559 58,9572 77,92
Towa : 28,1 25.5 29.0 OT, bbb 123,675 146,276
Mo, : 22.7 26.0 22.0 53,322 &,912 16,670
N. Dak, : 14.8 18.0 19.0 2,287 3, 798 4,218
S, Dak, : 19.1 17,0 17.0 2,808 5,661 5,780
Nebr, : 26.4 24.0 24.0 8,517 17, 328 19,056
Kans, : 18.5 20.0 13.0 13, 573 18,240 16,902
Del, : 19.5 25.0 20.0 3,988 4,275 3,320
Ma, : 21.3 2T.0 22.0 5,298 5,751 4,730
Va, : 19.5 20.5 17.0 7,093 8,056 6,953
N.C. : 23,4 2h.5 22.0 13,870 19,845 19,778
8. ¢, : 19.8 22.5 21.0 12, 700 20,138 20,307
Ga. : 17.3 20.5 22.5 1,563 3, ad 4,342
Fla, : 25.6 26.0 27.0 1,086 1,928 2,052
yy. : 23.6 24.0 21.0 5,248 1, 488 7,203
Tenn, : 22,2 23.5 22.0 10,807 17,202 19,162
Ala, : 22.5 23.0 22.0 3, 346 4,071 5,016
Miss. : 20,4 22.5 20.0 22,956 32, 828 35,300
Ark, : 19.9 21.5 19.0 53,808 69,208 66 ,063
le. : 22.2 21.5 20.0 5,856 13, 373 19,540
Okla. : 16.8 15.5 12.0 2,471 2,821 2,208
Texas t 28.0 28.0 28.0 1,987 2,296 3,080
U.S : 2h.0 ahh 23.3 661,073 843,708 860,468

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

In the New England States and New York peaches are making normal
development. Dry weather in Connecticut and some localities in New York
is expected to limit fruit size. Picking of New York's early varieties
started in late July. In Pennsylvania, the crop is a week to 10 days
later than normal. Harvest of Sun Haven and Red Haven varieties is under-
way. Sizes of those varieties are about average and quality is good.
Later varieties are making satisfactory progress. In Ohio, Indiana,
Tllinois, and Michigan, harvest of early varieties is underway. Size of
fruit in those States is generally small as a result of hot, dry weather
during July.

Tn Maryland end Delaware, peaches are progressing well but rain is
needed for continued development. In Virginia, July weather was extreme-
ly dry. Rains July 28-30 were in time to help increase sizes of Elbertas
and other late varieties. In West Virginia, picking of early varieties
started the last week of July. Extended dry weather has resuited in small
sizes and without additional rain later varieties also will be small.

In Idaho, picking started the latter part of July with active harvest
expected about August 10. A light set has resulted in ebove normal fruit
sizes. Colorado's crop is very spotty. Harvest of early varieties was
practically completed by the end of July. Elberta harvest is expected to
start around mid-August. In Washington, harvest of early peaches was
about finished by the end of July. Picking of Early and Improved Elbertas
was expected to start early in August. Harvest of Oregon's crop is under-
way and production prospects continue very good.

PEARS: This year's pear crop is forecast at 30.3 million bushels, down

about 1 percent from July 1 prospects but up 47 percent from last
year and 15 percent above average. California, which usually produces
more than one-half of the Nation's pears has an 87 percent larger crop than
last year. Production is also up sharply in Washington but down moderately
in Oregon. Bartlett pear production in Pacific Coast States is placed at
21.5 million bushels (522,500 tons), 80 percent above last year and 20 per-
cent above average. Indicated production of “other than Bartlett” pears in
these States is 5.9 million bushels (147,000 tons), 6 percent below in 1965
but 12 percent above average. Pear production in other States is up 1 per-
cent from last year but 18 percent less than average.

Production of California Bertlett pears is forecast at 14.8 million
bushels (355,000 tons), almost double last year's short crop and 17 percent
above average. Harvest is in full swing in several districts and fresh
market tonnage is expected to be relatively heavy. "Other pears" in
Californie are indicated at 1.1 million bushels (27,000 tons), 12 percent
above last year.

Production of Bartletts in Washington is estimated at 4.0 million
bushels (100,000 tons), almost two and one-half times last year's crop and
26 percent above average. Growers in the Yakima area are concerned over
the size of fruit. Propsective production of “other pears” is 1.6 million
bushels (40,000 tons), 2 percent below last year. The Yakima Valley has
@& small crop but @ large crop is expected in north central counties.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, and Minnesota, where dry,
hot weather persisted. In western States prospective yields were un-
changed from last month except for a smail decline in Colorado. in
nearly all central and eastern areas harvest progress for July was behind
1965 due to the general lateness of the crop. Harvest in western areas
is progressing about as usual.

Production of early summer potatoes is estimated at 14,240,000
hundredweight, 19 percent above 1965. Yields in Missouri, Delaware,
North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee are below earlier expectations.
Prospects increased in Maryland and other States showed no change during
the month. Harvest is well along in all early summer areas. In Maryland,
about one-half of the crop was harvested by August 1. On Virginia's
Eastern Shore nearly all of the crop was harvested by August 1. Good
movement of Texas potatoes is expected to continue through mid-August.

Total production of all seasonal groups in 1966 is forecast at
281,915,000 hundredweight, 3 percent below last year, but 6 percent above
average. The expected decrease of 17 hundredweight per acre in yield more
than offset the 6 percent increase in acreage.

Growers' sales for food, feed and seed accounted for 90.1 percent of
the total 1965 potato production, compared with 90.3 percent in 1964, and
90.1 percent in 1963. The balance of 1965 production--9.9 percent--was
used on farms where produced or lost through shrinkage and cullage. Farm
use and loss include 2.3 percent for seed, 1.3 percent for food, and 6.3
percent fed to livestock or lost. Of the 1965 fall production, 88.9 percent
was sold for food, feed and seed compared with 59.3 percent from the 1964
crop.

SWEETPOTATOES: Production of sweetpotatoes is forecast at 15,160,000

hundredweight, 19 percent below last year's crop and 7
percent below average. The August 1 forecast is 4 percent below a month
earlier because hot, dry weather reduced yield prospects in many of the
country's producing areas. Yields per acre are down from last month in
New Jersey, Missouri, Virginie, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Alabama, Mississippi, and New Mexico; yield prospects were unchanged in
all other States. In Louisiana the crop is generally late, mainly because
of later planting. Light harvesting began the week of July 18 in south
central areas. Digging of the first sweetpotatoes in Virginia's Eastern
Shore occurred the last few days of July. In the southern counties of
Georgia, harvest of early varieties was underway in late July. In
California harvest has begun in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Light digging is underway in the Atwater-Livingston district. Peak har-
vest is not expected until late September.

PASTURES: Reported condition of pasture feed averaged 66 percent of normal
on August 1, the lowest U. S. average for the date since

1954. Unusually hot weather during most of July dried up pastures

rapidly. July rainfall was spotty, and was considerably below normal

in all Atlantic and Gulf Coast States and in large areas of the West.


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Texas citrus, in good condition, is sizing well. Irrigation water is
adequate. A plan for intensive insect control is being carried out,
especially to eradicate the Mediterranean fruit fly.

Prospects for Arizona's 1966-67 citrus crop are variable. Oranges
have a moderately heavy set, and grapefruit set, by groves, generally
considered moderate, ranges from no crop to a very good one. New crop
citrus, both oranges and grapefruit, are sizing and coloring well.
Picking of the new crop lemons is expected to start about the end of
August. The lemon crop is in the best condition of any of Arizona's
citrus. California's new crop citrus is progressing well. Navel oranges
are sizing rapidly. There are some splits.

APRICOTS: The apricot forecast is 197,950 tons, 13 percent below last

year and 3 percent below average. Prospects declined in
California and Utah in July but were unchanged in Washington. Harvest of
California apricots was about finished by August 1. Fruit sizes were
below early expectations. Washington harvest passed its peak by August 1.
Cool weather and a heavy set limited size of fruit. In Utah most growers
had a crop failure.

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

forecast at 121,000 tons, down 3 percent from last year,
but 17 percent above average. California's harvest is progressing steadily,
somewhat earlier than usual. Some varieties are being culled heavily
because of small sizes. The Michigan crop has been hurt by dry weather,
especially in the northwest but the crop is still expected to be near the
1964 record.

Production of prunes in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho is estimated at
52,000 tons (fresh basis » 17 percent less than last year and 11 percent
below average. Oregon prunes in the Willamette Valley developed normally
during July and sizes are considered good. Fruit drop is not considered
excessive. Harvest is expected to begin about August 20. The Milton-
Freewater crop was destroyed by spring frosts. Washington's prune crop is
light because of spring frosts. The Early Italian crop was damaged most.
In the lower Yakima Valley picking of prunes was not expected to become
general until after August 1, although some harvest was underway in late
duly. The prospective crop in Idaho is about half as large as last year.

The California dried prune crop is forecast at 135,000 tons (dried
basis), 19 percent smaller than in 1965 and 9 percent below average.
Prune trees have a spotty set, which varies by districts. Picking of
some varieties had started by August 1 and harvest of French prunes were
expected to start about August 8, The season is about a week early. Fruit
is coloring and is expected to come off the trees rapidly.

NECTARINES: Production of nectarines in California is forecast at

72,000 tons, down 4,000 tons from last month, but still
above last year and average. Conditions were good for harvesting and
on August 1 Late Le Grands were past their peak, Picking of Gold Kings
had started. Harvest of these varieties is ahead of a year earlier.
Quality continues good and sizes are about normal.


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

N.Y.
N. Jd.
Pa,

Ohio

tm.
Mich.
Wis,
Minn,
Iowa

N. Dek.
S. Dek,
Nebr.
Del,
Va.

W. Va.
N.C.

PLoole WHerd per ecre@ TT TLL LID Production
; Average ~ ; Indicated ° Average : Indicated
; 1960-64? 19658 "1966 1960-64 3965 2 "1966
t TTT 3,006 ~~ "x5060" ~ ~ 3,506 ~
:  Bushels Bushels  Bushels bushels  bushele bushels
: 37.0 40,0 42.0 720 600 588
: 16.0 18.0 55.0 975 3 816 iets
t22 LL 48.0 53,0 52 _ 8352 _
27 732 Taso io Lee Be ~~ 2
z 36.9 38.0 38.0 1,409 684 646
: 34.2 39.0 41.0 1, THT 780 67
: 22 39.0 ip. 2,159 1,248 1,260
to HR LL 9020 OL 2TT 200 1 383
i-- 82 ag 31,0 oS ~~ Beato” ~ ~20SBiS
: 37.0 44.0 45,0 SuT 220 225
: 31.6 32.0 35.0 3,121 Tou 700
: 29.1 42,0 31.0 85,854 105,288 94, 736
: 26,2 38.0 2h.0 10,518 8,398 7,056
: 24.8 30.0 26.0 38h 1,620 1, 300
to 23.8 26.5. __ 23.0. — 32657. _
: ies 53.0 e's ” ae Jaf
: 40.6 43,0 50.0 3, T32 3,913 4,350
: 38.7 43,0 51.0 4,327 49h 52763
: 37.7 41.0 ko 371 30
: 36.6 38.0 45,0 2,488 2,584 3,060
ee ee ee en ee
toe EB LL BO 3 he we we OL LLL
: 33.6 34,0 37.0 1,898 1,360 L332
3 27.6 28.0 31.0 886 616 620
Hy 30.3 30.0 33.0 610 180 198
: 22.0 31.0 26.0 22,891 9,269 10, 426
3 PLB 8 1900, 22-0 85202 208 _ 2, 5908
: 26.9 39.0 31.0 13, 50, T00 50,375
: 39.0 52.0 37.0 23, 31, 044 24,975
: 35,0 43,0 30.0 3,790 32203 3,630
: 31.2 39.5 36.0 13,318 10,626 11,916
: 4s. 46.0 50.0 1, 1,610 1,750
: 68.4 73.0 67.0 10,159 12,337 9,648
: 48.7 60.0 51.0 7,100 9,060 7,854
: 44.8 47.0 48,0 512
: 417 49.0 44,0 26,177 15,24 15,620
: 38.9 46.0 41.0 16, 763 16,974 16,810
2 6 2 OO 72503 _ _ 2300. _ _ a
33.9 43.5 36.2 41h, 380 411,897 382,705


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Poundage of fire-cured types is forecast at 44.4 million, about
6 percent less than a month earlier. In 1965, type 21-23 production
amounted to 46.2 million pounds. The yield for the current crop is
estimated at 1,532 pounds per acre. For dark air-cured
tobacco, types 35-37 combined, 1966 production is set at 19.7 million
pounds -- about 1.0 million below the July 1 outlook. Last year's
outturn from these types totaled 20.5 rillion pounds. This season's
yield is placed at 1,575 pounds per acre.

At 47.4 million pounds, cigar filler prospects dropped about 3.8
million pounds during July due to extremely hot, dry conditions in
the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area. 56.3 million pounds of type Ayahh
leaf were produced last season. Average yield prospects of 1, 668
pounds per acre are the lowest since 1958. Cigar binder growers
anticipate a 21.4-million pound crop -- 12 percent below the previous
erop and the smallest since records began in 1919. Yields of types
51-55 average 1,785 pounds based on August 1 appraisals. Cigar wrapper
production ia estimatec at 21.2 million pounds for an average of
1,451 pounds per acre. The type 61-62 outturn reached a record high
of 22.9 million pounds last year.

COTTON: A 10,820,000-bale cotton crop is indicated by August 1 con~
ditions. Production, comprising 10,730,000 bales of upland
and 90,000 bales of American-Egyptien cotton, is 28 percent below
the 14,956,000 bales produced last year, 27 percent below the 1960-64
average, and the smallest since 1990. At an average of 530 pounds
of lint per acre for harvest, yield prospects for the Nation are
the highest of record. Last year's yield was 526 pounds, the pre-
vious high, and the 5-year average is 475 pounds. Although in the
Southeast and Delta States, yield prospects are below recent years,
this is more than offset by prospects ofall time high yields in Texes
and California.

Heavy participation by growers in the 35 percent diversion
option of the 1966 Upland Cotton Program reduced plantings to about
10,567,000 acres, the smallest in nearly a century. Abandonment of
acreage planted this year is estimated at 7.3 percent. This leaves
about 9,793,000 acres for harvest, or 28 percent less than the
13,617,000 harvested in 1965. In Southeastern and Delta States,
persistently cold, wet weather in the early season delayed planting
and limited germination and growth. Unvsually heavy abandonment
resulted in many areas. Crops are late in this ere@ and stands are
uneven and spotted in many fields. Despite considerable hot, dry
weather during July, cotton made same recovery from the poor early
season etart. By month's end, the crop was fruiting fairly well but
yield prospects in these areas remained below the general level of
other recent years.

In Texas, prospects are very good. Hervest is well underway in
the Rio Grande Valley and the crop is rapidly opening in the Coastal
Bend. Central and Blecklands cotton has shed some young fruit due
to lack of moisture. On the High Pleins, the crop is squaring and
blooming and growing rapidly. However, dryland acreage in both Texes
and Oklshoma needs more rain. Jn New Me:cico, Arizona, and California
irrigation water supplies are adequete, plants are developing rapidly,
fruiting heavily, and prospects are quite favorable.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

CORN FOR GRAIN: Production of corn for grain on August 1 is forecast

at 4,0 million bushels--5 percent below last year's
record high production, but 6 percent above average. Current prospects
indicate a yield of 67.8 bushels per acre. This yield is 5.3 bushels
less than the record 1965 yield of 73,1 bushels, but 5,6 bushels above
1960-64 average. July weather was generally unfavorable for corn except
in the West and in Northern portions of the Corn Belt.

Although the condition of the crop varied widely over the Corn
Belt, crop progress in July was rapid and by August 1 was ahead of,
or about, normal for most States. A shortage of moisture and high
temperatures in the southern Corn Belt adversely affected pollination
of corn in the critical tasselling stage, In this area, prospects
were lowered materially, Prospects improved in Iowa, Wisconsin, and
Ohio in response to adequate moisture supplies.

In the North Atlantic States, the condition of the corn crop
also varied widely~--ranging from good in the northern helf of
New York and most of the New England States to drought-ridden in
Central New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, In the latter area
considerable corn has tasselled on very short stalks and will make
little grain,

Condition of the corn crop on August 1 was spotty in the
South Atlantic and South Central States, Moisture shortage and high
temperatures stunted growth in some areas and retarded pollination,
Prospects declined materially--particulerly in Maryland, Delaware,
Virginia, Kentucky, and Oklahoma, Most of the corn has tasselled and
is progressing into the dough stage. Rains about August 1, except in
northern Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, were helpful, but much
corn acreage was beyond recovery.

In the Western States, corn developed rapidly during July and
good to very good yields per acre are in prospect. Warm temperatures
stimulated growth in most areas, but the crop is late in the Northern
tier of States. Normal fall weather is needed to minimize possible
frost damage.

ALL WHEAT: Prospective production of all wheat increased 4 percent
during July. The 1966 crop is now forecast at 1,286 million

bushels--3 percent less than last year but 5 percent above average.

The yield per harvested acre is indicated at 26,2 bushels compared

with 26.9 bushels last year and the average of 25,4 bushels.

WINTER WHEAT: A winter wheat crop of 1,033 million bushels is now fore-
cast--nearly one percent above last year and 5 percent above

average, The August 1 estimate is up 5 percent from the July 1 fore-

cast as a result of yields turning out higher than expected-~par-

ticularly in Nebraska, northern Kanses, and other North Central

States, In Nebraska wheat turned out to be almost a miracle crop--

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA
SPRING WHEAT OTHER THAN DURUM

State Indicated Average 3 Indicated
. 7 1966
or 1,000

: Bushels Bushels Bushels bushels bushels bushels
Wis, : 31.6 33.0 32.0 597 ~~ Wee 480
Minn, : 24.5 27.5 25.0 20,359 19,800 17,650
N. Dak, : 20.3 2h.§ 22.0 85,254 118,139 102,894
S. Dak. : 15.3 18.0 rh. 22,737 27,558 20,530
Mont. : 18,0 20.5 19.0 29, 663 31,754 27,075
Idaho : 45,2 52. 42.0 18,009 16, 848 10,752
Wyo. : 20,8 18.0 17.0 566 504 408
Colo, : 25.2 20.5 19.0 509 861 475
Utah 3 43.2 45,0 4h.O 1,988 2,070 1,936
Nev. : 36.6 45.0 43,0 502 5hO 130
Wash. : 29.7 26.0 30.0 5,189 8,814 3,960
Oreg. hl 30-7 B55 LLL Lk 2,203 _ _ _ 6435 _ _ _2,080_
U.S : 21.1 2h,3 21.3 187, 064 233,785 188,720

Bushels = Bughels
31.0 30.0 1; 341 2, 108 1,200
N. Dak, 31.5 29.0 40, 576 61,047 57 5333
S. Dak, 22.0 17.0 2,028 2,266 2,261

22.0

bushels
653,170 198,63 163,900 18,596 159,250 1,223,099
680, 307 183,023 210, 681 68,886 183,860 1, 326, 747

64, Ob 172,311 1,236,296

1/ Indicated August 1, 1966.


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

MILK PRODUCTION: July milk production in the United States is esti-

mated at 10,506 million pounds, down 3 percent from
last year. The estimate for June has been revised to 11,397 million
pounds ~~ also 3 percent below a year earlier, Average dally produc-
tion dropped 11 percent from June to July, a slightly larger seasonal
decline than in 1965.

Monthly milk production, July 1966, with comparisons
(In millions of ‘pounde )

225 217
85 Bh 85 8h
: Wb 104 103 103
2 af 78 TT 80
: n5
255 250 265 254
he 39 39 37
wig 140 139-133
18.6 181 18.0 17.6
¥ & & &
2 25
of 4a 4s Ay
5 66 66 65
207 19 Ue 121
179 = 180 195 179
108 99 101 96
734 756 738 75%
2.0 187 1.57 1.59
10.6 13.0 133 23.2

#20, 888 10,856 11,397 10,506

1/ Revised.
2/ Averages not available.

CROP REPORTING BOARD

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Flaxseed is expected to be 28 percent less than last year when
exceptionally high yields occurred. Peanut production is forecast
12 percent below lest year because of declines in all but the South-
west srea. Cottonseed production is expected to be 27 percent below
1965 because harvested acreage declined 28 percent, due to heavy
program participation by growers.

July Weather Hot and Mostly Dry

July temperatures were unusually high the first two to three
weeks in all areas of the country except the Pacific Northwest.
For the North Central and North Atlantic States this continued
the above normal temperatures which prevailed the last week to
10 days of June. Rainfall varied and was mostly below normal.

The important North Central Region fared better then most
other areas. Although soil moisture became short at one time or
another throughout the month, frequent showers prevented serious
soil moisture shortages, except in the southern half of Illinois,
much of Missouri, and eastern Kansas. Showers the last half of
July improved conditions in Missouri. At the end of July soil
moisture supplies were short in many ereas and timely rains will
be needed for the rest of the season.

In the Atlantic States -- the.northern half of New York and
most of New England received adequate moisture in July. Southward,
rainfall tapered off and severe drought at the end of the month
extended from central New Jersey across southeastern Pennsylvania
into Maryland, northern Virginia and West Virginia. In the Carolinas
and Georgia, precipitation was light until late in the month, except in
coastal areas of South Carolina, and the southern half of Georgia.
Much of the area had good rains at the end of July and in early August.

In the South Central States, July rainfall varied greatly and
temperatures averaged above normal. While some parts of each State
received nearly normal rainfall, other areas were deficient. Many
parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma received good rains the last half of

Although temperatures in the West averaged above normal, except
in the Pacific Northwest, irrigated crops responded well. Irrigation
water is generally adequate except in limited areas that depend on
small reservoirs or small streams. Precipitation was below normal
throughout much of the area.


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

CROP REPORT AS OF AUGUST 1, 1966

Production of early harvested small grains exceeded earlier
expectations but hot, dry July weather reduced prospects for most late-
maturing crops, according to the Crop Reporting Board, Crop development,
although variable, is near normal in most Central and Northern areas
but is lagging a little behind usual over Southeastern and South
Central U.S,

The all crops production index on August 1 at 109 is 8 points
(7 percent) below the record high 1965, but the same as in 1964.
The composite index of yield per acre covering 28 leading crops is
17 for August 1, exceeded only by last year's record of 123,

July egg production was 2 percent smaller than July 1965 as both
number of layers and production per leyer were lower, Milk produced
during July was 3 percent below a year earlier,

Feed Grain Tonnage Below Last Year

Production of the four feed grains is expected to total 151 million
tons--6 percent less than last year's record tonnage but 3 percent ‘
above average, Oat yield prospects declined during July due to
high temperatures in the important North Central region, Barley
yields also are indicated at a lower level than a month earlier in the
major States of North Dakota and Minnesota, but were offset by
increases elsewhere--primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Corn pro-
duction is off 6 percent from July 1 as a result of hot, ary weather
over much of the Corn Belt, Sorghum grain prospects were below 1965
production in the Great Plains area but were excellent in the Southwest.

Food Grein Prosvects Improve

Food grain production in 1966, at 43.5 million tons, is 4 per-
cent above the July 1 forecast but 2 percent smaller than last year,
Winter wheat in Nebraska and adjoining areas made a miraculous recovery
from earlier drought conditions to produce one of the best yielding
erops of record. Production is expected to be 1 percent larger than
in 1965. However, the smaller prospective spring wheat crops are more
than offsetting and the ell wheat forecast is 3 percent less than
last year, Rice made favorable progress during July and a record crop
is estimated--exceeding the previous high in 1965 by 8 percent. Rye
production is 18 percent below last year. Popcorn growers expect to
harvest 1 percent less acreage than last year, .

Qllseed Production Down

A record prospective soybean production--2 percent larger than
last year's high--is offset by a smaller production of other oilseed
erops. Combined production of soybeans, flaxseed, peanuts, and cotton~
seed is expected to be 5 percent below last year.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

SUGAR BEETS: Production of sugar beets is expected to total 20 million

tons, slightly less than the forecast of a month earlier.
This is 4 percent below last year, 14 percent below the record 1964
crop, dut 1 percent above average.

Growing conditions during July were generally favorable for sugar
beets, and the crop progressed well in most States. Beets in Nebraska
have made excellent progress throughout the growing season and development
is well ahead of normal. Favorable July weather improved yield prospects
in Kansas, Utah, and Washington. Beets replanted because of the early
freezes have developed rapidly. In Wyoming aud Idaho the crop is late,
stands are thin, and development is uneven. Rainfall was adequate to
excessive in the beet growing area of Ohio and in the Valley of the Red
River of the Dorth while dry weather limited growth in the important
producing area of Michigan and in southern Minnesota. Irrigation water
has been mostly adequate so far this year despite some local shortages.

Beet harvest in the Imperial Valley of California is about complete,
but yields are lower than last year. Digging began in the southern
San Joaquin Valley in early July.

SUGARCANE FOR SUGAR AND SEED: The forecast production of sugarcane for
sugar and seed--25.7 million tons--is

unchanged from a month earlier. A crop of this size would be 9 percent

more than last year and 2 percent above the previous record in 1964,

Plenty of rain and warm weather provided ideal growing conditions
for Florida sugarcane. Although the growth rate is behind last year,
sugarcane in Louisiana made satisfactory growth during July. Weather
conditions have favored the 1966 crop in Hawaii and grinding has
continued uninterrupted; 810,198 tons of sugar (raw value) were produced
through July 30, 1966, compared with 740,413 tons through July 31, 1965.

APPLES: The United States commercial apple crop.is forecast at 127.7

million bushels, 6 percent below last year, but 2 percent above
average. Prospects increased during July in the Western States but
declined in all other areas.

Production in Eastern States is forecast at 53.1 million bushels,
21 percent less than last year and 12 percent below average. In New
England, July weather conditions were generally favorable for fruit
growth, despite some localized hail damage. In New York, apples are
developing normally in most areas, except that drought conditions limited
sizing in some localities. In the Hudson Valley a few apples were being
picked by August 1 and in western New York light harvest of early varieties
was expected to start the first part of August. New Jersey apples,
delayed by cold weather early in the season, are running 7 to 10 days
later than norml1. In Pennaylvania, picking of Transparent and Lodi
varieties began the week of July 11 and is nearly completed. Harvest of
Summer Rambo is about to start. Drought conditions continue in the mjor
producing areas. Dry weather is retarding apples in Maryland, Delaware,
Virginia, and North Carolina, where fruit is not sizing properly.

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Non-Citrus Fruit_and Nut Production Below last Year

The August 1 indicated production of non-citrus fruit is 6 per-
cent below last year but 6 percent above average. Prospective pro-
duction of apples, peaches, grapes, sour cherries, apricots, and
plums and prunes is below last year. Pears, sweet cherries, and nec-
tarines are expected to be more plentiful. Apple prospects are below
last year in the Bastern and Central States, but a larger crop is fore-
cast in the Western States. This year’s grape crop is expected to be
11 percent below last year's record high production. The sour cherry
crop is falling sharply below last year in all Great Lakes States
which account for over 90 percent of the Nation's output. Most of the
decline of apricots and plums and prunes from last year's output is
due to lighter crops in California. A larger crop of pears is fore-
cast -- most of the increase in Californie, and Washington.

Tonnage of almonds, filberts, pecans, and walnuts is forecast at
2 percent below 1965. A record crop of walnuts and above average crops
of almonds and filberts are expected, but the pecan crop is estimated
to be 23 percent below lest year,

INDEX NUMBERS OF CROP PRODUCTION AND YIELD
wane ee Soames, 1949-66 (1957-39=100) 9
: FRODUCTION

Year | 4 Sor
é 0TOPS 2
gh9 2 132 0« 61 Th
1950: 82 7 7 76
1951: 2403565 76
1952 2 12h 130 63 9
1953 : 134 9 63 9
2954 3 2. = =130 7 81
1955: 20 06127” 8 87
1956 : 108 = 126 92 92
1957: 89 9 «Lh oh
1958: 93 10 mM 105
1959 H 104 98 101
1960 2108 1099 4103 #4115 103 102 16 Me 105 105
1961 2107 99 102 106 no 15 16 rc 122 109
1962: 107 «22100 105 9 108 u9 12 123 12
19638 #:112 110 #105 102 108 8153 33 135 «128 116
196k :2109 97 105 Is 103 156 129128 nb
1965 ey :07 03 WM ur ne 9 Ww nO 155 123
1966 4/:109 107 lol 115 109 138 88 108 = 153 7

y Includes fruits and nuts, some other crops not in separate groups shown,
@nd farm gardens. 2/ Computed from yields of 18 field crops per acre har-
vested and yields of 10 fruit crops per acre of bearing age combined in pro~
portion to their reletive values during the 1957-59 period. 3/ Prelim-
inary. 4/ Indicated.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

In the Western States production is expected to total 11,605 tons,
18 percent above last year's crop and 6 percent above average. Oregon,
Washington, and Montana have larger crops than last year, but the other
States are harvesting smaller crops due to epring freezes. Harvest was
completed in Oregon the first week of August.

PECANS: The 1966 pecan crop is forecast at 194.5 million pounds, nearly
one-fourth less than last year's crop anf 7 percent below aver-
age. larger crops are expected in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Loui-
siana, and New Mexico, but these are more than offset by smaller crops
in the other States. Estimated production for improved varieties is
98.2 million pounds, one-fifth below last year. Wild or seedling pro-
duction is expected to total 96.3 million pounds, 25 percent below 1965.

Georgia's prospects vary widely by variety and by area. They are
down 31 percent from the 1965 crop. Pollination was hampered by the
wet, cold spring. Stuart prospects are poor in the Albany area. Schley
and other scab susceptible varieties that were not sprayed bad heavy
losses because of heavy rains and high humidity in May. Georgia's cen-
tral and northern areas suffered from low moisture and high temperatures
in July. In South Carolina, frost at time of budding reduced the set,
and some damage is reported from insects end diseases. The Alabsma crop
shows a good set. Spray programs have been effective and very light
damage has been reported from scab or casebearers.

Prospects in Texas are poor in most areas. In many sections heavy
reins during pollination resulted in a poor set. Casebearer infestation
occurred over a Longer period of time than usual and control spraying
was difficult. In Louisiana, moisture has generally been adequate and
@ better than average crop is in prospect except in the Delta. Oklahoma
growers expect about an average crop. Insect activity and lack of mois-
ture have hampered development. Arkansas expects a small crop due to
&® light set and dry weather. A better than average crop is forecast for
New Mexico, where set is fairly heavy after last year's light crop.

FILBERTS: ‘The filbert estimate remains unchanged from last month at

12,100 tons, 45 percent above the 1965 crop and 28 percent
above average. Oregon filberts grew well during July. Even though set
was heavy the nuts are generally well-sized. The Washington season has
been cool and favors development and sizing.

ALMONDS: The California almond crop is forecast at 82,000 tons, up

2,000 tons from last month, 12 percent more than last year
and 36 percent above average. Orchards are being prepared for harvest,
which is expected about two weeks ahead of last season. Hulls are splitt-
ing and nuts are beginning to drop in many areas. Some trees were sprayed
for mites in July but the threat is not serious.

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Onge Sroduction

UNITED STATES CROP SUMMARY AS OF AUGUST 1, 1966

Release:
August 10, 1966
3:00 P.M. (E.D.T.)

Corn production is forecast at 4,0 billion bushels, down 6 percent from
July 1, 5 percent less than in 1965 but 6 percent more than the 1960-64
average,

All Wheat production, at 1,3 billion bushels, is up 4 percent from the
July | forecast, 5 percent above average, but 3 percent below last
year.

Rice production is estimated at a record 82,9 million bushels, 8 percent
more than the 1965 crop and 30 percent above average,

Oat production, estimated at 859 million bushels, is 10 percent less than
1965 and 15 percent below average,

Sorghum Grain production, forecast at 587 million bushels, is 12 percent
below 1965 but 9 percent above average.

Soybean production is placed at a record 860 million bushels, 2 percent
more than last year's crop and 30 percent above average,

Sugarbeet production prospects of 20 million tons are down 4 percent
from the 1965 crop, but 1 percent above average.

Flaxseed production prospects, at 25,4 million bushels, are 28 percent
less than last year and 10 percent below average,

Fall Potato production is forecast at 201 million hundredweight, down
6 percent from 1965 but 6 percent above average.

Apples are estimated at 128 million bushels, 6 percent below the 1965
crop but 2 percent above average.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Statistical Reporting Service Crop Reporting Board
CrPr 2-2 (8-66) Washington, D. C.


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Ohio 14h 20.2 18.0 367 607 558
Mich. 15.6 16.4 16.0 1,153 1,136 1,168
Minn. 11.9 10.9 1.5 1,20 1,318 1,392
N. Dak. : 12.2 10.7 12.0 596 715 804
Nebr. 16.2 14.0 18.0 1,264 928 1,206
Kans. 16.3 1.21 16.0 2h5 330 320
Texas 18.3 22.0 21.5 135 618 602
Mont. 14.7 12.4 12.5 943 78 750
Idaho 2 19.0 18,0 15.5 2,493 2,818 2,092
Wyo. 2 1A 12.4 12.5 763 662
Colo. + 16.5 15.1 16.0 2,764 2,076 2,368
Utah 16.1 16.3 15.5 435 523 450
Wash. + 23.7 2b. 23.5 1,276 1,356 1,316
. 2h. 21.0 45h
20.7 20.5 5,426 6,399 5,760
5 Ud 85 22T 2h3
16.8 16.6 19,819 20,915 20,035

Y Relates to year of harvest. Includes some acreage carried over to the
following spring.

29.0 30.0
Louisiana : 24.0 22.7 26.0 T,34T 8,190
Florida &
Loutsiana : 26.2 25.1 27.5 11,203 12,713 14,100
Beveti_ __: _ 88.3 _ _ 95.6 _ _ _99.0_ _ _ 9,870 _ _ 10,918 _ 3563 _
U.S. “2 39.3 38.1 40.8 21,07% 23,631 25 ,663


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Dry, hot weather in July reduced the crop in the heavy producing
North Central States, and prospects declined 5 percent from a month ear-
lier. In this region, oats were planted generally late and development
was slow until hot, ary weather in July forced early maturity and resulted
in ea somewhat early harvest. Among the heavy producing States » ylelds
per acre exceeded 1965 in Iowa and Illinois but were lower in Wisconsin,
Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Harvest of oats was generally completed by August 1 in the Southern
States. Favorable weather conditions permitted rapid combining of high
yielding crops in the South Atlantic and South Central sections of the
country. Yields were above average in all States except Oklehom and
West Virginia. 7

Conditions changed little in July in the West and on August 1 yield
prospects still averaged about 6 bushels per acre under last year.
Yields are above last year in Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. Cool
weather and additional rainfall in the past month benefited the crop
in Oregon and Washington.

SOYBEANS: The 1966 soybean production is forecast at 860 million bush-

els, 2 percent larger than last year's record high production
and 30 percent above average. ‘The increased production is primarily
the result of a record large acreage for harvest. The indicated U. S.
yield per acre is 23.3 bushels compared with 24.4 bushels in 1965 and
the average of 24.0 bushels.

Condition of the soybean crop varies widely within regions. Yielas
in all regions are expected to be lower than last year and average, ex-
cept in the South Atlantic where the indicated yield is slightly above
average.

The combination of hot weather and dry soils has adversely affected
crop growth and development in many areas of the main producing North
Central States. The crop is progressing under short moisture supplies
in southern parts of this region but conditions have been more favorable
in the central and western portions. Crop development is a little be-
hind usual progress, except in Minnesota where about one-third of the
acreage was setting pods by August 1, and a good crop is in prospect.
Drought conditions in late June and most of July in the southern half
of Tilinois greatly reduced prospects. About 45 percent of the acreage
in Ohio, Illinois, and Iowa was setting pods as July ended. Progress
was slower in Indiana, where 40 percent was podding and more moisture
is needed.

Unusually dry weather in most of July retarded growth and develop-
ment throughout the Atlantic States. Late July rains aided crop pros-
pects but more moisture is needed in nearly all areas. The crop is later
because of the cold, wet spring. Early plantings have started to set
pods.

The crop is late in the South Central region but progressed fairly
well during July, despite hot, dry weather. Although dry conditions have
bampered development, soybean prospects are reasonably good in Tennessee,
Alabam, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Irrigated soybeans are doing
well. Crop development is quite variable in this region with much of
the acreage just starting to bloom. .

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

recovering from earlier drought conditions to produce the highest yield
of record. Quality of the 1966 crop is especially good with test weights
dn Kansas averaging the highest of record.

The U, S. average yield per acre is estimated at 27.2 bushels which
would be the third highest on record. The yield in 1965 was 27.3 bushels
and the average is 26.4 bushels.

Compared with last year, production varies widely by areas. The
heaviest reductions were in Kansas and Oklahoma and there were sub-
stantial declines in Texas, Montana, and Idaho. Production is up sharply
from 1965 in Colorado and Nebraska, higher than 1965 in the Corn Belt,
where greatest increases were in Ohio and Missouri. In the Pacific North-
west production prospects about equal last year's crops.

Weather during most of July favored harvest--part of the reason for
high yields in many States. By August 1 combining was nearly complete
except in the more northerly States. Harvest was active in the Pacific
Northwest and well underway in Montana,

DURUM WHEAT: Production of durum wheat is expected to total 65 million
bushels, down 6 percent from 1965 but 34 percent above aver~
age. The August 1 forecast was 3 percent above a month earlier. The
indicated yield of 27.9 bushels per acre is 2.9 bushels below last year's
record high but 4.4 bushels above average. July moisture supplies in the
main durum area were generally plentiful, offsetting possible demege from
high temperatures. The warm weather hastened maturity, and development
is ahead of 1965. In North Dakota combining was just starting on August 1.
Some 3 percent of the acreage was in the swath and 37 percent turning or
vipe.

OTHER SPRING WHEAT; Production of spring wheat other than durum is fore-

cast at 189 million bushels, dow 3 percent from
the July 1 forecast and 19 percent below last year, but 1 percent above
average. The indicated yield is 21.3 bushels per acre compared with 24.3
bushels last year and the average of 22.1 bushels.

Hot, dry weather during July through the northern Great Plains re-
duced yields in much of the major spring wheat area. The Dakotas were
down 1 bushel and Minnesota was down 2 bushels from the July 1 estimate.
Northern Montana received good moisture during July and prospects improved
in that area. Prospective yields in Idaho were unchanged. Harvest is
later than usual in Minnesota but is about normal or a little earlier than
usual in most other areas. By August 1 about 15 percent of the acreage
had been cut in Minnesota, 40 percent in South Dakota, but harvest was
just starting in North Dakota.

QATS: Production of oats in 1966 is estimated at 859 million bushels,
10 percent less than last year and 15 percent below average.
Yield is indicated at 45.3 bushels per harvested acre, down 4.9 bushels
from the record high last year but 1.5 bushels above average. Harvest
has been completed in the South, is advancing well in the West, and is
generally ahead of last year in the more Northern parts of the country.

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New York
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Utah
Washington
California
TIarge Lim
Baby Lima
Other
Total Calif.

: 1,000 + ~-1,000~«-21,000
3 Pounds Pounds Pounds owt. cwt. owt.
Minnesota 3 870 =: 1, 350 1,200 46 68 36
North Dakota 3 1,082 = 1, h00 1,300 ve 98 91
Téaho = 1,328 =, 630 1,400 1,496 1,500 1,288
Washington + 2,362 = 1, 900 1,430 2,416 2,20h 1,788
Oregon 2,220) 2,500 __ _ 1,100 163, _ _ , 280
United States : 1,330 1,746 = 1,394 4,248 4,050 3,346

y Includes peas grown for seed and cannery peas harvested dry.

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BY . .
— — 26:8 _ _ _ 32:0. _ BT --h eee

Minn. 25.1 2h20 28.0 £3 216 1
Towa 26.5 19.0 33.0 2,472 T19 1,716
Mo. : 30.3 27.5 34.5 38, 330 32,615 41,745
N.Dak. : 1/20.0 20.0 22.0 900 506
S.Dek. : 20.3 17.0 26.0 11, 321 6,800 11,336
Nebr. 23.8 20.0 35.0 TA, Ob 56,100 102,095
Kens. 25 he 1905 236,081 _ _ 243,604 _ 195,956
Del. 30.0 36.0 38.0 720 760
Ma. 28.0 33.0 34.0 3,891 4,092 4,046
va. 25.6 30.0 31.0 5,632 5,490 5,270
W.Va. 26.0 29.0 28.0 559 551 476

Ce 26.2 29.0 30.0 T455 5,2h9 4,950
S.C. 25.5 28.0 28.0 2,427 1,792 1,624
Ga. 26.8 29.0 31.0 1,959 1,827 1,767
Pla. 2 2/26:0,_ _ _ 26.0, _ 28-0 9882 8 28. . OH
ky. 28.8 32.0 3.0 ETT 5,376 72780
Tenn. + 26.0 28.0 32.0 3,489 3,808 3128
Ala. 25.1 26.0 29.0 1,201 1, 300 1,566
Miss. 29.1 28.0 32.0 1,795 4, 284 55
Ark, 30.6 26.0 33.0 6,345 9,256 11,517
La. 24k 21.0 2h.0 1, 1,050 1,4
Okla. 22.6 28.0 21.0 95,07 132,916 98,700
Texas to 2000) _ 285 28 62,436 _ _ 72,630 _ _ 66,825
Mont. 23.7 29.0 27.0 Wh, 725 67,541 ~~ 57,213
Idaho 32.2 42.0 35.0 21, 316 32,718 26,460
Wyo. 22.2 12.0 21.0 4495 2,160 4,389
Colo. 19.5 15.5 19.0 4n, 19,948 49,400
N.Mex 21.4 24.5 28.5 4,703 492k 3,734
Ariz. 42.8 46.0 43.0 1,145 1,196
Uteh 20.8 29.0 23.5 3,285 5,075 4,166
Nev. 37.8 70.0 65.0 129 490 585
Wash 36.4 42.5 40.0 62,939 81,982 81,000
oreg. 34.7 39.0 37.0 23,645 23,868 23,532
calit 26. 26.0, 25.0 8,218 __ 7,540 _ _ 6.525

Us. 1,024,076 1,032,632

1/ Short-time average.

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APPLES, COMMERCIAL CROP 1/

Indicated

t 1966

“1,000 ~ ~ ~ 1,000
: bushels, bushels,
Eastern States? 3

Maine : 1,814 1,950 2,200 1,950
New Hampshire : 1,290 1,180 1,370 1,170
Vermont 2 21,020 geo, 900 BLO
Massachusetts : 2,780 2,800 3,150 2,600
Rhode Island : 166 180 200 170
Connecticut : 1,270 1,280 1,370 1,20
New York : 21,160 21,500 23,000 23,000
New Jersey : 2,620 2,800 2,700 2,200
Pennsylvania : 9,140 12,500 10,700 8,000
Delaware : 272 2ho 300 270
Maryland :  1,ho2 1,560 1,450 950
Virginia : 9,870 9,800 10,500 5,600
West Virginia : 5,140 5,700 5,000 2,600

North Carolina + 2,500 _ 2,400, 4200 2500

~ - fetal Eastern States_: —60,Wul ~ 7 7 63,810_ ~ 7 7 67,0h0” ~~ 53,090

Central States: 3

Ohio : 3,440 4,200 3,800 1,900
Indiana : 2,810 2,300 1,850 1,000
T1linois : 2,280 2,500 2,500 1,950
Michigan 2 13,760 16,500 16,000 15,000
Wisconsin 2 1,544 1,650 1,300 1,600
Minnesota : 351 430 290 500
Towa : 274 300 350 270
Missouri : 1,350 1,600 1,550 1,100
Kansas 2 218 290 280 120
Kentucky : 3th 500 450 300
Tennessee + 336 hoo 320 190
Arkansas ‘ 222 205. 210 150

Total Central States

Western States:

Montana

Idaho

Colorado

New Mexico

Utah 30 275

Washington 23,040 25,500 25,000 - 32,000

Oregon 2,064 1,920 2,330 2,300

California 10,178 ___ 12,400 _ _ _ 8,800. _ _ _12,500__
_ — Total Western States_ 738,699 ~~ 7 Wi2530_ ~ 7 7 Wosit0” ~~ 7507505 _ - 2
= Undted_Ste 39/325,115 _ _ "139,215" ~ 7 "136,050 127,66

T/"Estimates of the commercial crop refer to the total production of apples in the
commercial apple areas of each State.

2/ Includes quantities unharvested on account of economic conditions, and excess
Gullage of harvested fruit.

3/ U.S. total for the 1960-64 average includes production for States no longer
estimated.

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CORN, GRAIN
Yield per acre” TLL LI IL DPreduetion [TTT T
. Indicated’ Average : ; Indicated
21966} 1960-6h 1965: "1966
STS ee T,00 ~~ ~ ~L,00 7 —"— 10007 —
: Bushels bushels bushels bushels
: . 68.0 62 67 68
: 6h. 70.0 129 Lhe 140
Conn, : 68.2 61.0 66.0 150 122 132
N.Y, : 58.8 57.0 58.0 11,394 11,742 11,600
N.J. : 67.6 68.0 47.0 5,579 4,828 2 U
Pa. 259-4 65.0 _ _ _ 43.0 _ _ 50,568 _ _ _ 53,300. _ _ — 33948_
Obio I 72.8 75.0 79.0 207,81! 219,825 236,210
Ina. + 76.6 gh.0 87.0 350,550 467,556 458, 664
mm, 78.2 92.0 820 692,845 891,664 468
Mich. 62.8 62.0 62.0 97,351 98,766 93,806
Wis. 1 69.1 Fe-8 -— - TE0 — 108,782 _ _ 12h,lae_ _ _ 327,686
Minn, r tie 0 67.0 307,550 270,108 9, 624.
Towa 15.3 82.0 83.0 784,292 811,964 838, 300
Mo. : 56.8 72.0 57,0 185,290 223,488 175,161
N.Dak. 32.4 37.0 35.0 7,394 7,252 6,020
8.Dak. : 38.6 39.0 36.0 113,050 92,040 94, 320
Nebr, 54.5 67.0 63.0 283,708 259,558 266, 049
Kans, 26.9 39-0 _ _ _46.0_ _ 62,384 _ _ _ 62,427 _ — — 521302
Del. 58.2 75.0 52.0 7,956 14,250 10,
Ma. 59.0 Th. 4s. 23,379 37,074 23,895
Ve. t 51.0 68.0 33.0 27 ,508 38,692 19,338
W.Va. 51.0 50.0 30,0 3,642 2, 1,650
N.C. 53.4 70.0 47,0 76,835 96,460 67,351
S.C. 39.2 56.0 40,0 21,679 25,368 17,920
Ga. 36.1 51.0 40,0 64,724 80,835 58,960
Fla. a: i, a WyeO wo nee _ 16,852 13 GO
ky. + 56.8 69.0 51.0 67,237 76,27 4 192
Tenn, + 44.6 52.0 48.0 47,219 48,412 45,600
Ala. 2 33.7 hb.o 33.0 44,751 47,212 32,934
Mies. + 33.9 40.0 38.0 27,596 23,200 20, TLO
Ark, : 31.9 37.0 28,0 6,877 SLL 2, 360
la. : 30.8 35.0 31,0 7,847 6,650 4,960
Okla. : 31.4 34.0 20.0 4456 2,346 1,380
Texas 3 28.60 = — 820. — 27, BE 9,37
Mont. 55.2 55.0 231 120 275
Idaho 17.8 78.0 75.0 1,649 1,560 1,575
Wyo. 59.2 55.0 55.0 1,033 TIO
Colo. 59.6 70.0 7.0 12,550 14,070 14,981
N.Mex. 2 43.0 55.0 55.0 565 710
Ariz. : 23.3 27.0 28.0 393 459 392
Uteh : 61.8 721.0 70.0 173 213 210
Wash. 86.3 75.0 87.0 2,971 1,950 1,914
Oreg. 73.0 74.0 73.0 1,591 1,l0
Calif 1762 2 84.0 _ _ _85,0_ _ _ 8,032 __ _ 11,508 __ _ _15,470
U.S. 62.2 73-1 67.8 3,769,1K8 4,171,100 34981221.


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Pasture Condition end Hay Prospects Decline

Reported condition of pasture feed on August 1 averaged 66 percent
of normal--the lowast U. S. average for the date since 1954. Pasture
condition dropped 13 points during July and on August 1 was 12 points
below @ year earlier and 11 points below average. Pasture feed condition
in all areas declined during July except in the West where there was
little change.

Expected tonnage of all hay decreased during July because of
lower yield prospects for wild, clover-timothy and lespedeza hay.
All hay yield prospects were the same as on July 1 in the North Central
end the West, but declined in all other areas. Production of hey
in 1966 is estimated at 113.3 million tons--down 9 percent from
last year and 4 percent below average.

Tobacco and Dry Beans Prospects Slip

Total poundage of all tobacco declined 2 percent in July because
high temperatures and continuing moisture shortages plegued tobacco
areas. Prospects for all major tobacco classes, except cigar wrapper,
declined during the month.

Sugarcane production prospects were unchanged from a month earlier.
The crop is expected to total 9 percent more than in 1965 with the
mainland crop 11 percent larger and Hawaii's crop 6 percent larger
than last year. July weather was generally favorable in major sugar-
beets areas. Production is expected to be 4 percent below last year
but 1 percent above average.

Dry beans prospects dropped 5 percent during July because of
dryness in Michigan and New York. Dry pea production is forecast
higher than on July 1 because prospects improved in Washington. Pro-
duction is- still expected to be well below last year and average.

Popeorn acreage for harvest is expected to be 1 percent below
1965. ‘The 1966 broomeorn crop is forecast 36 percent below last

yeer large crop.

Fresh Vegetable and Potato Crops Below Last Year

Prospective supplies of fresh vegetables, excluding melons, are
down 7 percent from 1965 and 4 percent less than average. Smaller
erops than last year are expected for sweetcorn, summer lettuce,
watermelons, tomatoes, cantaloups, and late onions. Early celery
production is up slightly, but the late crop is smaller. Prospective
production of the 6 vegetable crops for processing estimated on
August 1 is 4 percent more than in 1965 and 7 percent above average.

Potato production for 1966 is expected to be 3 percent less than
last year, but 6 percent above average. The importent fall crop is
forecast 6 percent less than last year. Sweetpotato: prospects declined
in July and the 1966 crop is expected to be 19 percent below last year
and 7 percent below average.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

The Oregon Bartlett crop is forecast at 2.7 million bushels
(67,500 tons), 2 percent below last year but 27 percent above average.
At Medford, a mid-July hailstorm caused extensive damage to some
scattered orchards. At Hood River, the crop developed well after
early frost damage. The "other pear" crop is indicated at 3.2
million bushels (80,000 tons), unchanged from the July 1 forecast,

12 percent less then last year but 23 percent more than average. As
with Bertletts, hail also caused extensive damage to some orchards
in the Medford area. ‘The Hood River crop is doing well.

Pear prospects in Michigan improved during July and a 36 percent
lazgex Cropthan last year is now expected. Late July rain should be
beneficial to Pennsylvania pears; many trees are heavily loaded with
fruit while the set on some ts very uneven. The crop is clean and
picking is expected to begin after mid-August, almost two weeks later
than usual. New York pears had a good set and developed well in July
except in some dry locations. Prospects in Texas remain good. Har-
vest will begin in September and continue into October. Colorado pears
have developed better than expected. Picking started in Mesa County
August 1 and was expected to begin in Delte County by the 8th.

GRAPES: ‘The United States grape crop is forecast at 3,859,670 tons, 11
percent below the record large 1965 crop but 16 percent above

average, Production is below last year in all States except Washington

where it is up sharply and in New Jersey and Arizona, up slightly.

California's grape crop is estimated at 3,510,000 tons, 12 percent
below last year. Weather conditions throughout July generally favored
fruit development. Production of raisin varieties is estimated at
2,200,000 tons compared with 2,575,000 tons last year; wine varieties
at 740,000 tons, 10,000 tons less than last year; and table grapes,
at 570,000 tons compared with 650,000 tons in 1965.

Grape production in the Great Lakes States (New York, Pennsylvania,
Ohio, and Michigan) is forecast at 248,000 tons, 17 percent below last
yeer. In New York, grapes are developing normally in the major
Chautauqua and Finger Lakes areas. The Erie County, Pennsylvania, crop
is generally doing well despite dry weather. Harvest is expected to
begin about October 3-7, slightly later than normal but earlier than
last year. In Ohio, hot weather in July hastened development of berries
but lack of rainfall may stunt their size. Michigan grape growers are
concerned about lateness of bloom and that the fruit may not reach
acceptable sugar content before frost.

July weather was ideal for grapes in the Yakima Valley in Washington.
In the western part of the State most of the month was wet and cool
end berry size on August 1 was very good. ‘Indicated production in
Weshington is 8! percent above last year and 24 percent ebove average.
The Arizona crop was 2 percent larger then last year and 37 percent
above average. Quality was high. Harvest generally a little early.

CITRUS: In the Florida citrus area July weather was nearly ideal for

good growth. Despite a heavy set of new-crop fruit, droppage
has been light. Fruit sizes are about seasonally normal, and the trees
show @ lush growth. Early shipments of 1966-67 crop grapefruit are ex-
pected to begin in mid-September.

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Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

: Eggs per 100

and son_hand during July:_ _ layers _
3965__:_ 1966_ + 1965_ 2 1968
Thous. No.

No. No.
1,938 1,860
1,897 1,891

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

21,500 21,500 15,100

Ind. 40,000 47,000 49,000 34,800 40,000 45,000 45,000
qn. 20,500 22,500 20,000 21,400 20,000 22,000 19,000
Mich. 4,800 6,900 4,900 5,040 3,900 6,500 4,600
Towa 38,000 46,000 52,000 29,600 37,000 44,000 50,000
Mo. 8,200 8,100 8,000 9,800 8,000 7,100 7,000
Nebr. 20,000 26,000 26,000 18,300 19,000 24,000 25,000
Kans. 2,700 5,600 7,300 4,520 2,000 4,700 5,800
wy 18,900 22,300 20,300 19,180 18,500 22,000 19,500
ir
States 0 _ _6,000_10,500_ _8,200_ _ 6,020 _ _5,100_10,100_ _ 6,800 _

U.S. + 170,140 175,600 216,400 217,200 163,760 169,500 205,400 203,700

State .

Obio 2

Ind. : 2 2

mu. 2 2
Mich. 1,820 1,200 2,750 9, 4,680 17,875
Towa 2,440 2,420 2,400 72,592 89,540 105,600
Mo. 2,120 2,000 2,000 20,630 16,000 14,200
Nebr. 2,330 2,200 2,300 43,251 41,800 55,200
Kans. 1,640 1,400 2,200 7,671 2,800 10,340
ty. 1,920 1,600 2,200 37,068 29,600 48,400
er 3

States : 1,632 _ 1,923 _ 2,122 _ 10,983 _ _9,755_ _ 21,4327
U.S. oo: 2,347 2,153 2,587 383,881 364,975 531,347
1/ Revised

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

3 : : Ind:
State Average, : cated :AVET8E®: 1965 : 1966
cea 51966 _; 3960-64, 7g
rao 1,000 1,000 ~ 1,000 « pencent
: Dons Tons tons tons tons Percent Percen’ rcent
Meine =: 2.21 1.05 125 S35 gh BS OT
N. 1.36 1.28 1.41 eka 1Th 198 TT 6T 78
ve. 1.59 1.38 1.65 1,123 912 1,056 80 65 83
Mass. 1.70 1.57 L 351 29h 320 3 5h 73
R, I 1.84 1.67 1.68 37 30 32 80 50 82
Conn 1.76 1.56 2.84 297 aka 270 «7? 46 63
N.Y. 1.84 1.73 1.92 5,382 4,920 5,426 68 Sh 65
N. J. 1.97 1.86 1.80 38h 355 34h 58 43 2
Pa. 21,63 1.61 _ 1.54 _ 3,428 _3,385_ 3,173. _ 68 __ 48 _ _ fo _
Ohio: 1.79 ~~ 1.82 1.80 ~ ~3,461 3,397 3,276 78 ya 17
Ind. : 1.88 2.18 1.88 2,482 2,729 2,292 88 84 67
In. 2.13 2.35 2.06 1293 +088 3,304 8 3 33
: 1.86 1. 1.85 3,285 3, 3,20
wis. Ir 2.05 240958 Benoa 85ty ~3---R--~@--
Minn. :°2.12 ~~ 2.26 “2.21 ~ 7,685 "7,962 7,402 87 79
Iowa =: 2.34 2.35 249 7,985 7,225 7,496 88 83 87
Mo. : 1.58 1.80 1.56 4,633 5,626 4,682 Th 88 51
N. Dak. : 1.15 1.32 1.24 4,337 4,778 4 heh 76 96 Bh
S, Dak. : 1.09 1b +88 4,987 5,256 4,012 TT 87 59
Nebr. 21.30 14h 2196, 6k 75161 5,917 «80 93 &
Kens. :_1.90 2.13. _ 1:57 _ _4,225_ 5,423 3,868 _ 79 __ 2 — “8 a
Del “156 ~~ 3.72 ~ “16 77 67 56 3 5
Me 2 1.72 1.77 Leo 661 6h9 534 68 55 4o
Dod 112 1,662 1,674 1210 nm 8 39
Va 1.39 1.48 1, ,
W.Va. 20330 12h .99 83 792i (tT 64 hh
Nec 1.20 1.31 1.02 83% 761 s56DSt«éP 92 5h
. C. 1,22 1.4 1.29 397 433 335 80 85 66
Ga 1.43 1.72 1ekS TU 901 785 82 86 R
Pla. :_1,61 1. LT _160_ _ 183_ _ 178 _ _ 87. __ 88 --3-
ky. “1.52 7 7 2 ~ “1036 ~ “2,u67 2,643 ~ 2,209 Be" 8e" &
Tenn. 1.35 1.42 1.25 1,783 1,859 1,662 83 88 es
Ala. 1.22 1.40 1.18 621 T29 395 80 85
Miss. 1.39 1.59 1.48 891 989 962 73 66 os)
Ark 2 1.20 1.48 1.19 Bhh 1,126 863 10 8 EN
la. =: 1MQ 1662155 sn "638595 2TH
Okla. 4: 1.52 1.60 1.35 2,209 2,731 2,208 76 5 é
Texas 23 2.41, 1.33 _ 2,363. 3,065 2,928 _ ~3 ST “B--
Mont. 40 ~ 3.50 ~ “127 ~ 3,172" 3,801 3,222 98
Idaho 2.52 2.56 2.27 3,111 «3,209 «2,897 86 90 gb
yo. 1.28 1.33 2.08 1,465 1,550 1,215 vad 92 &
Colo 1.78 1.85 1.70 2,867 3,661 3,219 B 93
2 3.28 3.01 3.44 ThS 817 932 TO TT RB
ae “2 il37 Lz? 4,69 1,120 1,097 1,122 80 86 fe
uteh 2.36 2.58 232 14335 1,480 1g B 2 %
1. TE
Week. Pe 2a 2.33 1,82 aU 2,061 8 wm be
. i. 2,007 2,283 3
Gee. aise _ 398 3:88 Tish loot 72390 to Br Be
Bo TE ~ 2 uLES. Pb, 038 3.33 TL


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

: 2,700 1,800

: 24,340 2h, 500 29,000 8,000

: 8,880 8, 8,000 10,000

: 1,720 3,200 1,200 3,300

5,100,300 ¥,000 26,000

Okla. + 1,500 3,000 2,000 21,140 40,000 20,000

Texas + 5,060 14,000 4,000 26,540 48,000 19,000
Ne Mex. ?__ 8,770 _ _ 5,500_ _ _ 7,000_ WM ee

U.S. = 105,154 123,050 98,200 104,116 128,050 96,300

oe
3 > 1,000) 1,000
: ounds pounds pounds
N.C. H 2, 3,500 1,500
8. Cc. t 5,200 1, 000 5,000
Ga. : 52,500 61,000 42,000
Fla. : 7 2,100 4,500
Ala. : 29,560 29,500 37,000
Migs. : 19,660 17,500 18,000
Ark. : 7,340 10,100 4, 500
Ia. : 27,500 10,900 30,000
Okla. 22,640 43,000 22,000
Texas 3 31,600 62,000 23,000
Ne Mex. ? ____ & 770 LL 990 3000, 8
US. 209,270 251, 100 194, 500

L/ Budded, grafted, or topworked varieties.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

U.S. pasture condition dropped 13 points from July 1, compared with the
5-year average decline for July of 5 points, Auguat 1 condition waa

12 points below a year earlier and 11 points below the average for the
date.

In New England, pasture feed condition declined sharply during
July but was considerably better than a year earlier in each State.
Pastures in large areas of New England and New York benefited from
general rains in the last half of the month. Rainfall in July was very
light in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, where little pasture feed was
available during the month, Most dairy herds received all their roughage
in supplemental feedings of hay, silage, and green chop.

Pasture condition declined during July in all of the North Central
States, because of high temperatures and spotty rainfall. The sharpest
drops in condition from July 1 were 35 points in Illinois and 31 in
Missouri. However, late July rains relieved the dry conditions in parts
of these two States. August 1 condition was better than a year earlier
in Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Iowa.

The drought intensified and expanded during July in Delaware,
Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. The affected area extended southward
into North Carolina. Heavy supplemental feeding was necessary in this
area, In the last week of July, general rains relieved the dry soil
situation from central Virginia southward through Georgia. Pasture
condition declined further during July in each of the South Central States.
August 1 condition was 20 or more points below a year earlier in Kentucky,
Tennessee, Arkansas, and Oklahom.

In the West, there was little change in reported pasture condition
from July 1. Dryland pastures matured early in many areas. General
reins in the last half of July stimlated new growth in eastern Colorado
and parts of New Mexico and Arizona.

POULTRY AND EGGS: Egg production during July 1966 totaled 5,313 million
eggs, down one percent from a month earlier and 2

percent from July 1965. The average number of layers on hand during July
was 284.6 million, slightly below a month earlier and 1 percent below a
year earlier. Production per layer averaged 18.7 eggs during July, down
slightly from both a year earlier and a month earlier. Egg production
from January through July 1966 totaled 37,846 million eggs or 1.5 percent
less than during the corresponding months of 1965.

Egg production during July reached record high levels in the South
Atlantic, South Central, and Western States. Egg production compared
with a year earlier was up 4 percent in the South Central, 3 percent in
the South Atlantic, and 1 percent in the West. Production decreased 11
percent in the West North Central and 4 percent in each of the North
Atlantic and'East North Central regions.

Rate of lay during July was down from a year earlier in all regions of
the Nation except the East North Central and South Central. The National
vate of lay per layer during the first 7 months of 1966 everage? 129 eggs com-
pared with 130 cggs during the same period of 1965. Layer numbers in tue Notion on

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

te rage OO adicated
erage : A cat rage : cater
wane not 1960-64 _;_ 1965 1/966 x 1960-64 1967 Mt yee
: 1,000 2,000 1,000
Ne. J. : lon 105 80 1,352 1,208 800
Mo. > 100 80 107 120 88
Kans. 2 «87 90 80 9 135 120
Ma. : 138 us 135 537 566 513
va. : 108 100 5 2,085 2,000 1,805
N.C. ' 120 135 125 2,758 3,20 2,625
8. Cc. + 62 Do 60 512 638 450
Ga. ne 8 80 966 1,190 1,080
Fla. : 46 50 50 81 5 65
ky. : 62 60 50 122 % 6
Tenn. : 8h 100 80 437 420 304
Ala. : 57 65 55 517 585 hyo
Miss. > 59 85 80 817 1,275 1,280
Ark. : 6 TT 60 217 308 208
la. 65 78 70 3,451 4,680 3,500
Okla. : 62 70 55 92 8h 6
Texas 3 T 80 DB 1,2 1,280 5
N. Mex. 88 1e) 60 4 5h
Calif. 2. 82.02 8 TR IR TB
U. Ss. : 81 on 82 16,227 18,748 15,160
i)" vised. TT
HOPS

Yiela"per secre __ iL Production, —

2 2 Indicated Average * yog5 ? “Indfeste

é t_ 1966 _ _ _14960-64 _+_ a 296
woe ees 1,000 17000 To
Pounds pounds pounds pounds
1,880 6,205 7,605 7,332

2,700 27,833 081 0)

2,450 5 Mh7 6,670 132

2,850 _ _ 6,607_ _ _ 5,704 _ _ 4,625 _ _ -

1,69 46 ,092 56 ,060 55,2h7


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA
HARVESTED ACREAGE, UNITED STATES*

CROP

Average
1960-64 : H
: Thousands Thousands Thousands Percent

Corn, grain > 60,909 57,049 58,754 103.0
Wheat, all 3 48,264 49,313 49, 087 99.5
Winter : 37,304 37,454 37,908 101.2
Durum 3 1,997 2,234 2,330 104.3
Other spring : 8, 963 9,625 8, 849 91.9
Oats 2 23,086 19,106 18, 966 99.3
Barley > 12,301 9,478 10, 604 111.9
Rye : 1,705 1,466 1,261 86.0
Flaxseed 3 2,936 2,763 2,644 95.7
Rice : 1,703 1,793 1,954 109, 0
Popcorn : 164 205 204 99,2
Cotton 2 14,956 13,617 9,793 neg
Hay, all : 67,282 68, 076 66, 769 98.1
Hay, wild : 10,813 10,874 10,359 95.3
Hay, alfalfa : 28,490 29,781 29,119 97.8
Hay, clover and timothy 1/ : 13,954 12,655 12,750 100.8
Hay, lespedeza 2 2,778 2,470 2,313 93.6
Beans, dry edible 1,444 1,533 1,591 103. 8
Peas, dry field 3 319 232 240 103.4
Soybeans for beans : 627,520 34,551 36, 889 106.8
Peanuts 2/ z 1,409 1,443 1,428 99.0
Potatoes: 3
Winter : 21 19 26 131,4
Early apring : 27 35 36 102.3
Late spring H 117 122 127 104.0
Early summer : 90 82 92 113.4
Late summer : 146 137 147 107,2
Fall 3 981 1, 008 1,057 104,9
Total 2 1,382 1,403 1,485 105.9
Sweetpotatoes z 199 206 184 89.5
Tobacco 3 1,159 977 984 100.8
Sugarcane for sugar and seed : 537 620 629 101.4
Sugarbeets : 1,153 1,248 1,204 96.5
Broomcorn 3 152 171 127 74.1
Hops. 8 2907 _

* Does not include Alaska and Hawaii except for sugarcane.
i/ Excludes sweetclover and lespedeza hay.

Pr] Harvested for nuts. CROP REPORTING BOARD:
G. D. Simpson, Chairman,
APPROVED: M._L. Koehn, Secretary,
R, K, Smith, T. L. Stuart
R, D, Allen, Cc. O, . Doescher,
é ,] D. S. Findley, Qa, M. Frost,
L. P. Garrett, cw, me Ggende,
H. S,. Harkness, » R. pag
. J. Morgan, E, L: Par!
7 J. S, Taylor, WwW. HL Walther,
L. H. Wiland, R. W. Young,
ACTING SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE F, E, Rolf,

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8. C. : 13,218 18,480

Ga. : 656, 500 897,250

Fla. : 64,830 86,250

Ala. : 223, 563 277,200

Miss. toe ll 2400
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N. Mex. : 15,200 _ 27,015 18,260
TOTAL (S.W. tO



CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

As of August 1 harvesting of flaxseed was just starting in the
major producing area of Minnesota and the Dakotas. In North Dakota,
the leading flaxseed State, nearly one-fourth of the crop wes
ripening, but one-tenth had not reached the bloom stage. Moisture
supplies are generally on the short side, except in the Red River
Valley of North Dakota and Minnesota.

POPCORN: The acreage planted to popcorn in 1966 was 217,000, about

the same as in 1965. Growers expect to harvest 204,000 acres,
1 percent less than a year earlier, but 24 percent above the 1960-64
average.

Major producing States expect to harvest 1 percent more acreage
than last year. States in this group showing increases were Kansas,
23 percent; Iowa, 13 percent; Ohio, 5 percent; and Nebraska, 4 percent.
These increases were nearly offset by declines in Michigan, 29
percent; Illinois, 1s percent; Kentucky, 11 percent; and Missouri, 2
percent. In Indiana the acreage for harvest is the same as in 1965.
The group of "other" States expects to have about a third less acreage
than lest year. Maryland and Tennessee account for 78 percent of the
acreage in the group of "other" States.

{he first production forecast will be made in December 1966.
Popeorn development was quite verieble to August 1. Periods of hot,
dry weather in July damaged the crop in most areas, except in Iowa
and Ohio where growing conditions have been generally favorable.
Yields are not expected to equal the record 1965 levels.

This report includes revised acreage and production for the 1965
crop, based largely on data from processors. The revised 1965 pro-
duction is 531 million pounds, 2 million pounds below the December
1965 estimate.

HAY: Production of all kinds of hay during 1966 is estimated at
113.3 million tons--down 9 percent from last year and 4 percent

below average. Both acreage for harvest and yield per acre are
expected to be below last year. Overall prospects declined during
July as the generally dry weather was reflected in lower yield per
acre estimates for wild, clover-timothy, and lespedeza hay. ‘The
August 1 all hay yield was unchanged from a month earlier in the
North Central and Western Regions, but declined in all other areas.

Production of alfalfa end alfalfa mixtures, at 68.6 million tons,
is down 7 percent from last year and 1 percent below average. U. S.
yield prospects are nearly the same as a month ago, slightly
higher in the heavy-procucing North Central Region, which offsets
lower yields in most other areas. Yield prospects in most of the

Middle Atlantic States declined sharply during July due to hot,
dry weather.

Production of clover, timothy sand clover grass mixtures is ex-
pected to total 19.0 million tons--a decrease of 2 percent from
last year and 12 percent below average. Prospects declined during
July end estimated production is down 4 percent fram July 1. Current
yields are below last month in all regions except the West.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

erage.

965 entedstVereee
11966 1960-8%, "2 1966 |
1 ~ 1,00 ~1,000
L, SUMMER: Cont. ; acre: acres acres cut. owt
6 : oe 7.2 1.9 1,100 1,027
Nebr, > 3.6 3.2 3.3 528 = 512
va, : 15 10 01d go gk
Va. : 2.8 2.7 2.8 202 (168
W. Va. : 85 7.5 8,0 450 400
N.C. + 3.0 3.0 3,0 390 360
Colo, : 15.4 13.0 13.8 2,600 2,622
N. Mex. 2 2.6 2.2 2,3 352 368
Hash 18.8 19.0 22.0 6,650 Lee
° 326. _ 8.9. de 39070 3,243 _
jietel Y/ 58 GTO GR 130,20 BB"
Maine : 145.8 148.0 15h.0 35,224 40,810
N. H. 1.7 1.5 1.6 278 = 304
vt. 2.3 2.0 2.0 350 370
Mass, 4g 46 4,8 1,035 1,080
R I. 42 4.2 4d 1,029 1,056
Conn, 6.6 6.7 6,6 1,407 1,518
N.Y,-L,I. 30.7 26.0 28.0 1,540 7,700
Upstate 43.0 40.0  bt.0 8, 600 8,610
Pa. :~ 3508. _ 34.7 _ 35,6_ — 85940 5,874.
8 astern-ranr 2 e150" “er T BRO eto MAC
Ohio 10.2 9.3 "9.2 1,906 1,7
Ind, 4d 4h 7 1,166 964
Mich, 39.4 43.5 42,0 8,700 7,350
Wis, 32.8 40.0 39.0 8,200 6,825
Minn. : 100.6 87.0 91.0 12,180 9,555
Towa 1.33 3.0 “310 435 ~ hos
N. Dak, : 113.0 105.0 102.0 15,225 13,260
8. pak. : 33 3:0 3.8 600 Es
re 2-829 _ Bal _ 8,5_ 1,660 1,5
9 central-Fall — : 318.3. “305.3 305.2 = 50, 072 42,530
Mont. 2 7.9 7.8 . 7326 1,386
Idaho-10 8.W. Co.2/; 13,0 33.0 35.0 9,075 8,750
~Other Co, ~ ; 236.8 249.0 279.0 52,290 41,850
Wyo. : 36 3.6 3.6 630 504
Colo. : 38.0 35.0 32.5 8,575 7,800
Utah : 8.7 9.0 9.0 1,530 1,530
Kev. : 13 x) 9 180 162
Wash, ; 1.1 32.0 36,0 11,160 12, 600
Oreg.-Malheur Co.2/; 11.3 12.5 145 3,312 3,480
“Other Co, =; 25.1 26,0 27.0 5,980 6,210
calif, :_ 22. 28,4. 290 _7,100
9 Western-Fall 2/ ~ 393 780,150 Lor, 348 91,372
‘0 201,224
Total 2/ 10078? 39 _ 213,823 7
v8 : 281,915
epee eee oe —~ 028) LL 289,783 ___

¥ Averages exclude late summer crop for 1960-61 for Idaho and Oregon.
y Averages include late sumer crop for 1960-61 for Idaho and Oregon.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

PEANUTS: Peanut production is forecast at 2,194 million pounds, about

12 percent below last year’s record production, but nearly
15 percent above average. In the Virginia-Carolina area production is
expected to total 583 million pounds, 16 percent below 1965. Southeast
area producers expect 1,074 million pounds~-16 percent less than last
year. In the Southwest, at 537 million pounds, production is 2 percent
above last year and the highest since 1942, The 1966 acreage harvested
for nuts is estimated at 1,427,800 acres--1 percent less than in 1965.
Harvested acreage is slightly lower in the Virginia-Carolina and the
Southeast areas, but unchanged in the Southwest.

Hard, dry soils retarded pegging during July in the Virginia-Caro-
lina area. Month-end rains, however, helped to alleviate this situation.
Conditions indicate a yield of 2,137 pounds, well below last year's record
of 2,547 pounds per acre, but 9 percent above the 1960-64 average.

In the Southeast most peanuts suffered from hot, dry weather, Some
areas reported relief at the end of July, but as of August 1 moisture was
in generally short supply. Yield, based on reported conditions, is ex-
pected to be 1,464 pounds per acre, 15 percent below last year's record,
but above average.

Southwest area dryland peanuts need moisture, but have not suffered
as much from dry Soils as crops in other areas, A record yield of 1,274
pounds per acre is indicated as of August 1.

TOBACCO: Cured weight of all tobaceg produced in the U.S. is estimated

to total 1,868 million pounds, This poundage is about 2 per-
cent below the forecast a month earlier, nearly 1 percent above 1965 but
14 percent below average. An average yield of 1,898 pounds per acre is
expected, the same as harvested last year.

Prospects for all major classes, except cigar wrapper, declined
during July because of periodic high temperatures and continuing moisture
shortages over much of the country's tobacco belt. Type 11 flue-cured,
Southern Maryland, type 41 filler, and some fire-cured and dark air-cured
areas were hardest hit. Near month's end, however, shower activity helped
relieve conditions in most areas.

Flue-cured production to be sold is forecast at 1,167 million pounds
~-down 19 million from expectations on July 1, Last year, 1,059 million
pounds of value were produced compared with 1,335 million, the 5-year
average. A yield of 1,913 pounds per acre is likely, compared with 1,883
last season.

Burley prospects dropped about 1] million pounds in July and are now
511 million, compared with 586 million pounds harvested in 1965 and the
average of 623 million. The yield prospect of 2,115 pounds per acre is
fractionally below the previous year's average of 2,116 pounds. Ths
Southern Maryland crop is expected to make 36,0 million pounds. Prospects
declined about 3.6 million during July because of inadequate moisture. An
estimated 38.5 million pounds were produced in 1965. A yield of about
1,000 pounds per acre is likely based on August 1 conditions.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

NON-CITRUS FRUITS AND NUTS

Average

1960.64
Apples, Com'l, crop 1/125,115 1/ 136,050 126,670 127,675
Peaches ‘T/ 75,206 ~~ 1/ 73,864 75,929 73,052
Pears i/ 26,274 1/ 20, 687 30,713 30,338
Grapes “I 3,320 “Y/ 4,352 3,867 3,860
Cherries 1/ 257 ~ 1/264 197 192
Apricots T/ 205 Ts 227 205 198
Pecans 209, 270 251,100 nee 194,500

1/ Includes some quantities not harvested.,

MILK AND EGG PRODUCTION

: Million Miliion
? pounds pounds Millions Millions
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June 3 11,872 11,742 2/1,397 5,257 5,429 5,344
July 3: 10,888 10,856 10,506 5,162 5,401 5,313

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State +. B et -_ average’ 1965
3 Average: 1965 sharvest: 3 2 cated : : t cated
m= 2 1960-Gs AL 2 1966 2196OOH:_ A” 5 3966 g 1960-84 FB! nee
: Acxes Acres Acres Pounds Pounds Pounds Tons fons Tons
m. : 60 400 350 766 800 800 2ho 200 100
Kans, : 2,080 1,700 1,500 296 400 300 300 200
: 28,000 26 530 370 7,460 9,800 5,200
: 25,000 332 20 350 4,260 6,100 4,hoo
3 321000 259 300 280 7,060 10,500 54900
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la. : 3,090 3,650 3,650 15,153 18,798 20,476
Texas t 3,560 4,700 4,300 15,838 = 21,714 = 21,672
calif. s_ 4,780 _ _ 4.800. 5,200, Bi837_ _ 14,998 _ 18,512
Us 8. - 8 T3725. 2D bean” TT Teale” 7 TT 63,6h9" 7 776,932 — “62,585 =

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Minn, 3
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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

WALNUTS: The walnut crop is forecast at 93,000 tons, 16 percent more
than last year end 18 percent above average. ‘The Californie

crop is expected to total a record 90,000 tons. July development

was normal, shells have hardened in all major producing areas and

sizing has been good. Some sunburn damage has occurred. In Oregon,

there is more than usual blight which could cause a heavy drop.

POTATOES: Fall potato production is forecast at 201,224,000 hundred-
weight, 6 percent below last year but 6 percent above average.

The lower production expected in 1966 compared with 1965 results

from lower yields in the Western and Central fall producing areas. On

the basis of present prospects, production in the West will be 91,372,000

hundredweight, off 10 percent from last year; in the Central States

the production of 42,530,000 hundredweight is 15 percent less while in

the Eastern States the indicated production of 67,322,000 hundred-

weight is 8 percent above last year.

In the West growing conditions have ranged from very good to
very poor. Ideho is having one of its most unfavorable growing seasons
and total production in the State is now forecast at 18 percent below
last year on 1] percent more acres. Stands are generally lighter
and development to date has been poorer. Yields in the 10 southwest
counties are expected to be a little above average but in the south
central and southeast counties prospective yields are expected to be
the lowest since 1949. In Washington, conditions have been very
favorable and near~-record yields are expected from the increased acreage
in the State. In the Tulelake --Klamath Falls area of California
and Oregon, early season cool weather and frosts in early July retarded
development. Some stands are poor and crop progress is slow. In the
San Luis Valley of Colorado, conditions for crop development have been
generally satisfactory elthough several hundred acres were damaged
by hail during July.

In the Central States, moisture shortages and high temperatures
have adversely affected yield prospects. Yields in all these States
are expected to be below last year.

Production prospects for major States in the area compared with
last year are: Michigan, off 16 percent; Wisconsin, off 17 percent;
Minnesota, off 22 percent; and North Dakota, off 13 percent.

In Maine, conditions have been generally favorable and above
average yields are expected. Production in Maine is expected to
be 16 percent above 1965, largest crop since 1956. Prospects in
other New England States are generally good. Long Island production
is expected to be up 2 percent and Upstate New York shows a lesser
increase for 1965. Yields in Pennsylvania are expected to be well
under average and last year, because of moisture shortages and
high temperatures. Production in the State is expected to be the
smallest in several decades.

Prospects for late summer potatoes declined 8 percent during July

and production is now forecast at 29,459,000 hundredweight.
Yield prospects in July declined sharply for

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966

Corn, grain
Wheat, all "
Winter "
Durum "
Other spring "
Oats "
Barley "
Rye "
Flaxseed "
Rice cwt.
Sorghum grain bu.
Cotton bale
Hay, all ton
Hay, wild "
Hay, alfalfa "
Hay, clover and

timothy 2/ "
Hay, lespedeza
Beans, dry edible
(Cleaned) ewt,
Peas, dry field "
Soybeans for beans bu.

Peanuts 3/ Ib,
Potatoes:
Winter cwt,
Early spring "
Late spring "

Early summer

Late summer

Fall "

Total "

Sweetpotatoes
Tobacco Ib.
Sugarcane for sugar

and seed ton
Sugarbeets
Brocmcorn
Hops

* Does not include Alaska an
2/ Excludes sweetclover and lespedeza hay,

4/ Condition August 1.

1.55
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2 41,330

24.0
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156
205
148
203
194
192
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39,3
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1,569

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27.3 27.)
30.8 27.
24,3 21.3
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43.5 36.
22.7 21.6
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2/ 4,291; 4/ 4,242
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4/526] 4/530
1482 1.70
97 +78
2.47 2.36
1.53 1.49
1.27 1,03

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24.4 23.3
1,735| 1,536
189 199
139 137
207 214
146 153
22t 201
2t2 190
207 190

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1,898] 1,898
38.4 40.8
16.8 16.6

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1,714) 1,695

Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA
YIELD AND PRODUCTION, UNITED STATES*

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1,228, 669
988,009
48,596
187,064
1,009,315
414,380
32,773
28,073
63,649
537,819
14,795
117,763
9,730
69,042

21,694
3,321

19,041
4,248
661,073
1,912,550

3,990
4,172
23,998
13,386
29,636
190,591
265,773
16,227
2,178,400

21,074
19,819

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46,092

4,172, 100
1,326,747
1,024,076
68,886
233,785
959, 192
411, 897
33,277
35, 162
76,932
666,062
14,956
124,032
10,501
73,694

19,305
3,131

16,501
4,050
983,708
2,503,130

3,659
4,898
25,137
11,926
30,340
213, 823
289,783
18,748)
1,854, 648

23,031
20,915)
33

4,221,406
1,240,079
982, 618
62,792
194, 669
896,928
381,204
26,014
25,604
81,057

5,084

4,954
27,057
14,376
31,964

garcane.
3/ Harvested for nuts.

1966
3,981,221
1,286,296
11,032, 632
64,944
188,720
858,501
382,705
27,251
25,357
82, 885
887,396
10,820
113,333
8,088
68, 632

19,013
2,380

19,230
3,346
860,468
2,193,610

5,084
4,951
27,087
14,140
29,459
201,224
281,915
15, 160
1,868, 464

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State 3 Average H 2 3 Indicated
oo ee i. 196-bh 1068 1965 1966
3 1,000 "= 1,000 ~~ “Yyodo" 7 ~ 7 7 *T,000 ~~ 7 7
bushels bushels bushels bushels
N. Be 3 ar eo af 25
Mass. Fy 135 155 35 175
R. I. : 12 12 6 5
Conn. 154 170 125 170
N.Y. 603 520 360 450
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Ohio nn -:): ae Boo” ~~ 4 SB TTT oT
Ina. : 280 420 140 120
Til. 3 639 825 270 660
Mich, : 2,650 2,900 2,800 1,100
Mo. 3 wy 550 320
Kans. 12h 175 160 oo.
Del STAT Taye TTT rr 2-7 TT To
Ma. : 4B 480 430 2ho
Va. : 1,270 1,000 1,100 640
W. Va.
N.C,
8. Cc,
Ga.
Ky.
Tenn.
Ala. :
Miss. 3
Ark. :
Ta. 3
Okla. :
Texas Ey
Idaho $
Colo. 3
Utah 2
Wash. 3
Oreg. 3
California 3
Freestone t__ 12,876 13,668 _ 12,084 2876
Total Above 27 Wpbe" TIT 38,210~ — “3,5 7 TT 38,468 7 TT
California 3 : ws 6 , 1, 586
Clingstone : ce 253_ _ 30,419  _ 3 6
ae A a

yy Includes quantities unharvested on account of economic conditions, and excess

cullage of harvested fruit.

2/ Production too suall to warrant quantitative estimte.

3/ Mainly for canning. Production in tons: Average 1960-64, 723,000; 1964,
0003 1965, 730,000; 1966, 830,000.

4/ U.S. total for the 1960-64 average includes production for States no longer

estimated.


CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966

Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

OATS
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State : Average. : : Indicatea ' Average : : Indicated
; 1960-64 1965 : 1966 =, 1960-64 1965 : 1966
5 1,000 1,000 1,000
* Bushels  Bushels = Bushela bushels bushels bushels
Maine 47.0 47.0 50.0 2,240 2,021 1,600
Vt. 2 43.0 47.0 45.0 610 376 360
N. XY. > 52.0 55.0 53.0 30,150 28,160 26,076
N. J. * 40.6 37.0 45.0 794 1 495
Pa. po HS N80 39-0 28,006 _ 24,978 _ _ 20,353 _
Ohio + 58.2 56.0 56.0 47,247 35,056 36, iss
Ind. : 52.8 52.0 54.0 30,865 17,472 ig
nu > 534 57.0 60.0 80,306 «51,870 «36,220
Mich, > 48.9 49.0 46.0 35,915 26,215 26,588
Wis. : _ 53.3 61.0 54.0 117,374_ _ 121,573 _ 107,622,
Minn. > a5 55.0 ~ ~ 50.0° ~ ~ “160,154 ~ “165,220 153,200
Iowa 2 446 54.0 56.0 136, 508 107,946 107, 464
Mo. : 35.8 36.0 41.0 13,678 6, 804 10, 086
Ne Dak. 31-9 52.0 43.0 70,493 106,080 87,720
S. Dak. : 36.0 48.0 29.0 92,911 118,080 70,615
Nebr. 31.7 40.0 37-0 31,632 28,880 24,050
Kans. . 32.0 i) ee
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Ma. + 43.9 46.5 48.0 2,046 1,720 1,680
Va. 3904 43.0 46.0 3,025 2,580 2,438
W. Va. > 40.2 39.0 32.0 933 To2 640
N.C. 2 37.0 43.0 48.0 1,522 5,805 7,104
8. C. 3 3365 38.0 39.0 6,922 5,472 4,992
Ga. 2: 3%7 41.0 41.0 5,900 4,264 4,510
Fla. : _ 33.8 38.0 0.0 515 _ Th __ 800__
ky. 2” 36.8 37-0 Horo 1, 65k 1,309 1,600
Tenn. 2: 36.0 39.0 4h.o 2,924 2,262 2,640
Ala. : 35.0 34.0 39.0 2,52 1,768 2,145
Miss. : 40.8 40.0 50.0 5,411 3,160 4,000
Ark. > 46.4 50.0 55.0 4,387 3,600 3,960
Ia. 35.6 27.0 36.0 1,290 810 1,440
Okla. 25.5 34.0 28.0 9,154 oe sand
Texas 1 2500 __ _ 25.0, 28.0 22,503 __ 18
Mont. ~ 3 8 ry 33-5 eek a ere ens
Idaho * 5. 20 0 72 A 520
Wyo. Bed 35:0 27.0 eg ead 438 2° 3h9
Colo. 5 38.5 38.0 40.0 3,946 4,294 3,720
Mw - = 38.2 3T.0 42.0 351 222 205
Ariz. 5 48.4 42.0 45.0 325 agh 270
Utah + ho.2 55.0 to 1,164 1,485 1,326
Nev. = 4h.6 45.0 tho 10T 180 iy6
Wash. 5 48.5 54.0 £2:8 5,180 54130 4,7
Oreg. t 45.2 70-0 13-0 Lot E96 6,265
Calif. ° ee ee ee eI I
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1.03 1,10 202 123
1.06 1.05
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1.25 1.00 283 305 239
1.50 1.10 230 156 112
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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

August 1 totaled 284.6 million, down 1 percent from a year earlier but
unchanged from a month earlier. Layer numbers decreased from a year
earlier 10 percent in the West North Central, 5 percent in the East North
Central, and 4 percent in the North Atlantic. Numbers increased 5 per-
cent in the South Atlantic, 3 percent in the West, 2 percent in the South
Central States, The rate of lay on August 1 was 59.0 eggs per 100 layers
compared with 59,2 a year earlier.

Pullets not of laying age on August 1 totaled 93.0 million, up 9 per~
cent from a year earlier. The increase of pullets not of laying age avail-
able for flock replacement is expected to continue for the next few months.
All regions of the country had a larger number of pullets not of laying age
than a year earlier,

Potential layers (hens and pullets of laying age plus pullets not of
laying age) on August 1 are estimated at 377.6 million birds, up 1 percent
from the same date last year. Regionally, potential layers were up 7 per-
cent in the South Atlantic, 5 percent in the South Central, and 3 percent
in the West. These decreased 6 percent in the West North Central, 3 per-
cent in the East North Central, and 1 percent in the North Atlantic.

HENS AND PULLETS OF LAYING AGE, PULLETS NOT OF LAYING AGE,
POTENTIAL LAYERS AND

HENS AND PULLETS OF LAYING AGE ON FARMS, AUGUST 1
Thou. Thou. Thou. Thos Thou, Thou, Thou, Thou.

4,17. 25 574664 41,495 49,702 43,910 281,197 ane

43,389 40,507 487237 475901 59,303 47,863 287,200 288,054

42,816 38,419 43,643 50,173 60,554 49,093 283,698 284,555
PULLETS NOT OF LAYING AGE ON FARMS, AUGUST 1

15,047 20,951 36,628 15,783 16,329 10,818 115,557 —

9,423 13,201 21,362 14,351 16,485 9,939 84,781 85,010

10,650 13,728 21,837 16,529 19,309 10,697 92,750 92,999

POTENTIAL LAYERS ON FARMS, AUGUST 1 2

59,219 65,205 94,291 57,278 66,032 54,729 396,754 aan
52,812 53,708 69,619 62,252 75,788 57,802 371,981 373,064
52,466 52,147 65,480 66,702 79,863 59,790 376,448 377,554

BEGGS LAID PER 100 LAYERS ON FARMS, AUGUST 1

Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number

He2 61.2 57.8 —
5969 8. 60. 59.3 56.1 61.8 5902 59.2
59.6 59.8 5902 8.6 56.3 61.2 59.0 59.0

1/ Includes Alaska and Hawaii.
2/ Hens and pullets of laying age plus pullets not of laying age.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

BARLEY: Barley production is forecast at 383 million bushels, down T

percent from last year.and 8 percent below the 1960-64 average.
Indicated production is down from last year due to lower yields per acre
in the North Central and Mountain Regions. For the Nation, indicated
yield per acre, at 36.1 bushels, is below the record yield of 43.5 bush-
els set last year but above the average of 33-9 bushels per harvested
acre.

By August 1, harvest was completed or nearly complete in all areas
except the western States, the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Warm-
er weather in July hastened maturity over mich of the major producing
regions. As a result harvest is slightly ahead of normal. In North
Dakota about 7 percent of the crop had been combined as of August 2 com-
pared to 2 percent last year.

Hot, dry weather during July has reduced yields in the North Cen-
tral Region. Much of the Minnesota acreage was hit by hot weather just
when it was beginning to head out. In the western States relatively
cooler weather and adequate rainfall improved conditions from June 1.
Warm weather and inadequate soil moisture has hastened maturity in Montana
where harvest was about a week ahead of last year. In Washington winter
barley harvest is well along and combining of the spring sown crop is
getting underway. Recent warm days have hastened maturity and soil mois-
ture is considered to be adequate. Conditions improved greatly in Oregon
where harvest is well along. Harvest is nearing completion in California
except in the northern mountain and coastal counties.

RYE: The 1966 rye crop is forecast et 27.3 million bushels--down 18

percent from last year and 17 percent below average. ‘The August 1
forecast is 5 percent above a month earlier, mostly because of higher
than expected yields in Nebraska and South Dakota. The Nebraska yield
is 5.5 bushels above the previous record high. The U. S. yield per acre
of 21.6 bushels was exceeded only by last year's record high of 22.7
bushels.

Harvest made excellent progress and by August 1 was complete except
in northernmost sreas. In North Dakota 76 percent of the crop was swath-
ed or combined by August 1 compared with only a third a year earlier.

SORGHUM GRAIN: Production of sorghum grain is expected to total 587

million bushels, down 12 percent from the record 666
million in 1965, but 9 percent above average. August 1 prospects are
below a year earlier in many States. However, record large crops are
expected in Texas, California, New Mexico, and Arizona. Yields are
expected to be below last year in nearly all regions except the south-
west. Dry conditions in many sorghum producing States have reduced
prospects.

Harvest was active in southern Texas by August 1, and only slightly
behind last year. Recent rainfall has improved prospects over part of
the Texas High Plains and eastern New Mexico. More than half of the
Nebraska crop has headed, and in Kansas and Colorado, one-quarter of
the crop has headed.

California sorghum is headed out in the San Joaquin and Sacramento
Valleys, and harvest has started in the Imperial Valley. Harvest is
active in the Yuma area of Arizona and is beginning in central arees
of the State. 3


Wash., all 1145150 127,000 62,250 10,
Bartlett : 19,250 92,500 41,250 100,000
Other : 34,900 35,500 42,000 40,000

Oreg., all : 118,650 123,750 160,250 WT, 500
Bartlett : 53,350 58,750 69,000 67,500
Other Hy §5, 300 65,000 91,250 80, 000

Calif., all 2 333,600 395,000 204,000 382,000
Bartlett : 303,200 000 180,000 355,000
Other 2 30,400 32,000 24,000 27,000

3 States, all ; 566,400 645,750 446, 500 669, 500
Bartlett + 435,800 51h, 250 290,250 522,500

— Other 8 230,600 _ _ _  _ 232,500 _ _ 256,250) 7,000

yy Bushels of 48 pounds in California and 50 pounds in other States. Includes
quantities unharvested on account of economic conditions, and excess
cullage of harvested fruit.

2/ U. S. total for the 1960-64 average includes production for States no longer
estimated,

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA
APRICOTS, PLUMS, PRUNES AND NECTARINES

Crop and State

APRICOTS:
California
Washington
Utah

United States

PLUMS:

Michigan
California
United States

PRUNES:

Idaho 18,060 23,500 20,600 11,000
Washington 18,160 23,600 14,000 13,000
Oregon 22,160 2h, 500 28,000 28,000
California 2/ 147,800_ _ _180,000_ _ _ 167,000 135,000

United States :_ "k27,880~ 7 "521,600" ~~ B80, 100 cy

~/Saliformia _ _ _:_ _ 56,200. _ _ 15,000_ _ _ 67,000 __ _ _ _ 72,000
i Tnelades quantities unharvested on account of economic conditions, and excess
cullage of harvested fruit.
af Dried basis: The drying ratio is approximately 2h pounds of fresh fruit to
1 pound dried.

Crop and State Average ¢ Indicated
-----4--- 960-64 3 _ 1964, 1965_ ~~~ 986
Tons onB Tons
ALMONIS: .
California 60,500 75,400 72,900 82,000
FILBERTS:
Oregon 8,2h0 7,800 74300 10, 500
Washington - 5 Be --- = 2R---- 8
United States 030 500 TY ~
w : pee a 8D LL LDS LLL
California H 7h, 780 86, 100 79,000 90,000
Oregon t_ 3,820 _ 3, 600_ 2,300 3,000
~ — United States 37 T 778,600 — TT 89,7007 T T Bo, 300° 7 TTT 93,000 TIL

PY, Includes quantities unharvested on account of economic conditions.

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CROP PRODUCTION, August 1966 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

Lespedeza hay production is estimated at 2.4 million tons, down 24
percent from last year and 28 percent below average. Yields were below a
month earlier in all regions because the crop was demaged by hot, dry
weather. The South Atlantic Region showed the largest decline, where
prospective production was 26 percent below a month earlier.

Wild hay production is forecast at 8.1 million tons--down 23 percent
from last year and 17 percent below average. Prospective production is
down 1 percent from a month earlier because of lower yields in South
Dakota, Missouri, and Idaho. Yield estimates in most other wild hay
States remained unchanged from a month earlier. At 0.78 tons per acre
the Nation's wild hay yield is the lowest since 1956,

DRY BEANS: Dry bean production is forecast at 19.2 million hundredweight,
17 percent above last year, and one percent above average.
The forecast is 5 percent below a month earlier, because prospects declined
in Michigan and New York. The expected U. S. yield is 1,209 pounds per
acre compared with 1,076 pounds in 1965, and the average yield of 1,320
pounds. Expected yields are the same or above last year in all States ex-
cept Colorado. The 1966 crop is expected to be harvested from 1.59 million
acres compared with 1.53 million last year.

Prospects declined in Michigan as dry weather continued through mid-
July, when rains aided late planted beans. Although July showers were
beneficial in New York, earlier dry conditions still affected the crop.
July rains improved dry bean prospects in central areas of the Midwest.

In the Western States moisture was generally adequate and the crop was
developing well. Most of the crop was blooming in Colorado and responding
favorably to the warmer temperatures throughout all Western areas. The
crop is in all stages of development in California, ranging from some late
fields just planted to a few scattered fields of pinks and blackeyes har-
vested. The large lima bean crop is progressing favorably, and in southern
California is blooming heavily and setting pods. Prospects for the most
part remain favorable for other varieties.

DRY PEAS: The 1966 production forecast of dry peas is 3.3 million hundred-

weight, 17 percent below last year's crop and 21 percent below
average. Sharply improved prospects in Washington account for nearly all
of the 14 percent increase from the July 1 forecast. The expected yield
of 1,394 pounds per acre is well below last year's record high of 1,746
pounds but, above the 1,330 pound average.

In Washington early July reins improved prospective yields on later
acreages. Harvest began about mid-July in the Columbia Basin and in late
July in the Palouse region. Prospects in Idaho were unchanged from last
month although some acreage in north Idaho was damaged by hailstorms in
late July. Prospective yields in Washington and Idaho are below last
year but above average. Harvest in Oregon began in late July where yields
are reportedly well below last year's record high.

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