SUGARBEETS

‘Acreage planted z ‘Acreage harvested : Yield per harvested acre
State 1969} «1970 0 * 972 «6969 = «i970 § i971 = 1969 * 970 * 4972
Acres Tons
Ohio 38,900 41,000 42,400 38,100 38,100» 42,300 17.2 18.8 217
Mich. 93,500 93,200 91,000 92,600 89,900 82,600 16.2 21.3 IL
Minn, + 165,600 155,600 114,600 164,300 150,500 111,500 14.3 12.0 15.9
N. Dak. 95,700 94,900 76,600 95,100 93,300 73,700 14.0 11.5 16.3
Nebr. 92,800 85,200 88,400 87,300 © 78,700 © 77,700 -:19.2 17.3 18.3
Kans. : 49,000 45,300 41,200 © 40,400 © 43,900 39,000 17.2 16.1 17.9
Texas : 49,700 30,800 22,600 37,500» 28,800 = 20,200 19,2 20.0 22.5
Mone. : 68,900 58,000 $0,300 67,500 56,900 46,700 17.9 16.2 19.6
Idaho : 207,500 175,100 171,700 185,600 168,900 163,800 18,2 18.4 19.5
Wyo. : 68,800 62,200 64,200 67,400 «59,000 61,700 18.6 16.2 20.0
Colo. + 204,000 159,000 148,600 180,700 145,200 138,900 17.8 16.8 18.0
Ariz. : 33,600 20,600 »12,700 = 30,800 19,600 10,700 18.1 14.2 21.2
Uteh : 35,200 31,700 25,500 31,800 29,100 24,800 17,5, 16.5 18.7
Wash. : 66,000 67,200 80,500 64,000 «61,600 78,200 26.4 19.4 25.3
Oreg. > 25,600 22,200 20,600 23,800 20,300 20,200 23.7 20.9 23.1
Calif. 1/ + 326,000 327,200 352,000 305,000 320,500 346,500 39.8 26.0 23.6
Other 27 :__32,300 _10,200 2,400 28,600 ___— 8,000 2,200 11.6 17 16.7
U.S. : 1,647,100 1,478,400 1,404,300 1,540,500 1,413,300 1,339,600 18.0 18.7 20,2
? Other States 2/
Maine : 12,500 520 10,800 $20 6.4 8.5
N.Y. : 8,150 7,820 13.9
N. J. : 1,150 2,100 1,040 1,300 16.8 19.5
Pa. : 1,300 1,380 +290 1,350 17.7 15.0
Towa : 1,890 1,890 1,730 «1,730 1,710 1,610 11.4 13.7 14.6
Mo. 7/ : 310 200 300 200 10.0 8.0
N. Mex. £ 7,000 4,100 700__ 5,600 3,000 600 16.4 14.4 22.3
? Production A Price per? Value of ? 1970 Sugar Act
State A x ton 3/ 5 production 3/_ + payment 4/
? 1969 $ «61970? Ag7t- § 1970 FTE! 970 F971 ¢ Per F Total
: : 2 : : 2 : : ton
: 1,000 tons Dollars 1,000 dollars Dollars 1,000 dollars
+ 654 735 896 12.00 8,820 2.09 1,538
+ 1,506 1,913 1,415 12.20 23,339 2.09 4,003
2 2,352 1,811 1,774 14.30 25,897 2.22 4,018
+ 1,332 1,070 1,204 14,60 15,622 2.25 2,408
2 1,673 1,365 1,425 14,80 20,202 2.12 2,888
1 696 706 697 14.20 10,025 1.90 1,344
Texas + 738 575, 454 12.60 7,265 1.86 1,070
Mont. : 1,206 922 916 15.20 14,014 2.47 2,002
Idaho + 3,373 3,104 3,197 15.60 48,422 2.21 6,869
Wyo. : 1,254 955 1,234 15.20 14,516 2.16 2,063
Colo. 2 3,224 2,383 2,501 14.90 35,507 2.09 4,979
Ariz. » 557 279 227 12.60 3,515 1.86 520
Utah + 558 479 463 15.50 7,425 2.22 1,062
Wash. t 1,692 1,197 1,975 17.00 20,349 2.17 2,598
Oreg. 2 565 424 464 15.50 6,572 2.10 892
Calif. 1/ : 6,046 8,342 8,168 15.40 128,467 1.92 16,026
Other 2/7 t 333 118 37 #13.00 * 876 1.90 152
U.S. + 27,736 26,378 27,047 14.84  $/15.50 390,813 419,232 6/206 54,432
A Other States 2/
Maine : bee — — 2.09 9
N.Y, :
NJ. 3 25.4 a 1.49 7
: 20.3 a 1.67 6
Towa : 23.5 23.5 13.70 322 2.16 50
Mo. 7/ : 8 . 10.50 8 2.23 2
N. Mex. 5 43.3 13.4 12.60 546 1.80 18

I/ Relates to year of harvest. Includes some acreage carried over to the following spring. 2/ Sums of
acreage and production for “Other States" rounded for inclusion in United States totals. 3/ Excludes Sugar
Act Payments, 4/ Excludes abandonment and deficiency payments. 5/ Preliminary. 6/ Approximately $2.12
per ton for the 1971 crop. 7/ Includes small acreage in Arkansas.

* Average price per ton and value of production do not include Maine, New Jersey,and Pennsylvania, as no
compensation was received for beets in these States.

CROP PRODUCTION, June 1972 20 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


WINTER WHEAT

ACREAGE YIELD PER ACRE PRODUCTION

STATE HARVESTED FOR INDI- INDI~
HARVEST CATED CATED
1970 Las7 1972 1970) 197i} 1972 1970 A971 1972

2000 ACRES BUSHELS 1sCOO BUSHELS
NY 153 130 163 43,0 40.0 4140 69579 52200 69683
NJ Vv 32 33 35 38.0 47.0 41.0 19216 15552 19435
PA 298 286 303 3340 3660 37460 99834 105296 Lls2i1
OHIO 97h 981 19059 37.0 43.5 45.0 359927 629674 479655
IND 714 135 838 3865 4540 4760 299799 339075 399386
TUL 993 983 12160 3640 44,0 47.0 355748 439252 549520
MICH 565 570 575 3940 36.0 38.0 225035 209520 212850
WISC lv 26 29 29 38.0 41.0 38.0 988 15189 1102
MINN 1s 22 31 26 27.0 28.0 2840 594 868 728
IOWA 1/ 40 36 40 3540 3740 3760 19400 19332 14480
MO 932 B48 950 3345 4045 3940 319222 349344 379050
N DAK Is 48 68 76 2640 30,0 3040 19248 29040 29280
S DAK 522 553 705 2740 3740 149094 199908 269085
NEBR 29558 29558 29558 38.0 3760 979204 1079436 949646
KANS 95061 99061 92000 3360 34.0 2999013 3129605 3062000
DEL Vv 21 25 27 = 3840 3960 798 975 19053
MD wv 113 210 115 3740 40.0 4e1B1 49400 49600
VA 165 190 192 44.0 4540 79260 3360 Br640
WA Vv 14 13 14 33.0 3360 462 429 462
NC 198 270 225 43.0 43.9 42.0 85514 119610 99450
sc Vv al 126 132 3540 40,0 34.0 2835 5 +040 49488
GA Vv 190 215 161 36.0 3840 28.0 3600 89170 49508
FLA Vv 38 67 56 2920 30.0 25.0 15102 29010 19400
KY 170 190 234 36.0 40,0 3740 69120 79600 89658
TENN 217 250 288 34.0 35.0 36.0 75378 8750 109368
ALA Vv 83 120 110 2840 2940 2740 29324 39480 29970
MISS 1¢ 145 172 182 34.0 30,0 30.0 44930 59130 59460
ARK 325 306 326 3360 3145 31.0 10725 99639 1o+106
LA / 33 45 44 29.0 2340 23.0 957 -12035 19012
OKLA 3777 39475 39718 2660 20.0 22.0 98+202 699500 819796
TEXAS 29267 19496 19850 2460 2140 22.0 545408 319416 40*700
MONT 19548 19827 1750 27.0 30.0 28.0 4159796 549810 499000
IDAHO 723 701 813 4640 4920 339258 359751 399837
WYO ls 196 204 246 2900 2940 59684 69732 74134
COLO 29300 29484 29534 2865 24.0 659550 699552 60+816
N MEX I/ 184 160 178 28.0 2540 59152 4000 49450
ARIZ 150 173 170 6940 68.0 67.0 109350 119764 114390
UTAH 1/ 179 174 193 2645 29.0 2840 4s Ths 52046 59404
NEV iv 9 6 7 70.0 7060 630 450 490
WASH 29100 25198 29505 45.0 4760 949500 1092900 1174735
OREG 644 696 811 42,0 46.0 40.0 269404 329016 325440
CALIF 525 455 400 41,0 43.0 40,0 219525 199565 16%000
us 335300 332049 349798 3303 3502 3403 191109290 191639420 141929478

1l/ ESTIMATES FOR 1972 ARE CARRIED FORWARD FROM PREVIOUS REPORT.

CROP PRODUCTION?

JUNE 19

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CROP REPORT SUMMARY AS OF JUNE 1, 1972

Winter wheat prospects improved 4 percent during May as weather favored the crop, ac-
cording to the Crop Reporting Board, Production at 1.2 billion bushels is 2 percent above
last year and 7 percent above 1970,

Early May was cold and wet -~ thus crop planting was delayed until nice weather arrived
about mid-May, Farmers worked long hours to plant their crops and by June 1 planting was about
normal but behind last spring's record pace. Soft spongy fields were still slowing fieldwork
on June 1 in the Northern Plains, in the Carolinas and in the Northeast. Most other areas of
the Nation were becoming dry on June 1 and could use a good rain to replenish diminishing soil
moisture.

Pasture and range feed condition improved in May and also was above last June 1, Western
ranges are hard hit by dry weather, Spring potato production is tunzing out 11 percent less
than 1971, Spring vegetable production is above last spring. The Nation's 1971-72 orange
crop is forecast at a record high, Peach production is forecast 12 percent and 15 percent,
respectively, below the last 2 years,

Winter Wheat Prospects Up 4 Percent

Prospective winter wheat production increased 4 percent during May. Rain in major growing
areas, and favorable temperatures, boosted prospects, Output is now forecast at 1,192 million
bushels, 2 percent above last year and 7 percent above 1970, The expected yield per acre is
34.3 bushels compared with 35,2 bushels in 1971.

Other Smal) Grain Prospects

Spring wheat is off to a slow start because of wet fields that delayed seeding. Some in-
tended acreage in North Dakota and Minnesota was not seeded by June 1 and growers may divert the
acreage to other crops.

Spring seeding of oats and barley is nearly completed except in Minnesota and the Dakotas
where delays were caused by wet weather, By June 5, about 83 percent of the oats acreage and
75 percent of the barley acreage had been seeded in Minnesota, 13 and 17 points, respectively,
below the five-year average. In North Dakota, about three-fourths of the oats and barley had
been seeded by the end of May.

Harvest of early planted oats and barley was active across the South by June 1. Combining
of barley in the Plains had advanced as far north as southern Kansas, Harvest continued active
in California.

Cold, Wet Weather Engulfs the East ~- West Remains Dry

Cool, wet weather in early May slowed fieldwork, and retarded seed germination and plant growth
in many areas of the Nation. The exception was in the West where high temperatures and acant rain-
fall allowed farmers to plant crops on schedule. Late May saw the weather improve in most U. S.
areas, and farmers resumed planting. ‘Two weeks of fine weather allowed growers to make rapid
headway in seeding their crops.

CROP PRODUCTION, June 1972 5 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


SUGAR, MOLASSES, AND BEET PULP PRODUCTION

Sugar, rav value :
: Yield per ton of 3

Sugar production

state Production cone’ or beets refined basis
* 1969 * 1970 ‘1971 1/ * 1969 1970? 1971 1/' 1969 * 1970 + 1971 1/
: 1,000 tons _ Pounds 1,000 tons
SUGARCANE 3
Florida 2 535 652 635 206 230 211 500609 593
Louisiana : 537 602 571 189 174 177 502 563 534
Hawaii 11,182 1,162 1,230 218 222 230° 1,105 1,086 = 1,150
United States :2,254 2,416 2,436 208 210 211 2,107 «2,258 = 2,277
SUGARBEET :
United States 3,330 3,209 3,442 240 265 255 3,112 2,999 3,217
CANE AND REET :
United States :5,584 5,625 5,878 5,219 5,257 5,494
State and Product : Unit : 1969 : 1970 : 1971 4/
3 A “Thousands -
SUGARCANE PRODUCTS : :
Blackstrap molasses-80° Brix 2/ : 3
Florida : Gallon 34,589 37,722 42,912
Louisiana : Gallon 39,550 45,811 43,407
Hawadi : Gallon 58,198 55,143 56,203
United States = Gallon 132,337 138,676 142,522
Edible molasses : :
Louisiana : Gallon 2 2,122 2,517 2,230
United States : Gallon 2 2,221 2,517 2,290
SUGARBEET PRODUCTS -- U. S. : :
Molasses : Gallon : 162,314 160,930 3/
Pulp :
Molasses : Ton 1,359 1,292 a
Dried ‘: Ton 255 220 yy
Wet : Ton 1,139 1,164 2

1/ Preliminary.
2/ Includes high test molasses from frozen cane.
‘3/ Not available.
Source: From reporta of Sugar Division,. A.S.C.S., USDA.

CROP PRODUCTION, June 1972 21 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


IRISH POTATOES

? 3 Yield per : +
Seasonal t Acreage 2 harvested acre a Production
group and : Harvested : 5 ? Indi- F 7 Yadi—
State 273970: 1971 : 1970 : 1971 :cated : 1970 : 1971: cated
: : 21972: : 21972: : 11972
: T,000 acres Cw. 1,000 ewt.
WINTER: :
Florida — : 10.3 10.9 10.0 158 140 4S 1,627 1,526 1,450
California > 8.5 TL 5.7 230 220 170 1,955 1,562 969
Total + 18.8 18.0 15.7 191 172 154 -3,582 3,088 2,419

E, SPRING:

Florida 3
Hastings 1 24.5 23.0 21.0 165 132 145 4,043 3,036 3,045
Other : 1.9 2.4 2.0 140 125 135 266 300 270
Texas + 3.2 3.8 2.8 140 205 lio 448 399 308
Total : 29.6 29.2 25.8 161 128 140 4,757 3,735 3,623
L. SPRING: :
N. Carolina t
.8 N, E. Counties > 10.0 9.6 8.8 145 150 155 1,450 1,440 1,364
Other Counties 1 264 2.2 2.2 135 130 130 324 286 286
Alabama 1 769 8.7 9.0 130 115 150 1,027 1,001 1,350
Mississippi 1 2.5 2.0 2.0 85 85 90 213 170 180
Arkansas > 1.4 1.4 1.4 65 65 70 91 gl 98
Louisiana 1 2.6 2.7 2.9 75 70 80 195 189 232
Texas 1 4.8 5.0 4.8 120 100 105 576 500 504
Arizona 1 11.3 210.1 8.0 240 280 260 2,712 2,828 2,080
California : 38.2 36.2 31.2 380 370 365 14,516 1/13,394 11,388
Total : 81.2 77.9 70,3 260 255 249° 21,104 19,899 17,482
Missouri : 7 7 6 110 120 110 77 84 66
Kansas 1.2 1.3 1,0 100 95 95 120 124 95
Delaware 7.2 7.0 6.8 210 200 200 1,512 1,400 1,360
Maryland 1.5 1.5 1.4 170 180 170 255 270 238
Virginia
Eastern Shore 28.6 28.5 27.0 130 143 135 3,718 4,076 3,645
Other 2.0 1.8 1.5 100 105 105 200 189 158
N, Carolina 2.0 2.0 2.2 110 115 115 220 230 253
Kentucky 2.5 2.5 2.5 66 67 65 165 168 163
Tennessee 3.8 4.1 3.9 95 95 85 361 390 332
Alabama 9.0 8.7 8.0 125 93 120 2,125 809 960
Texas 18.3 16.0 14.3 195 180 190 3,569 2,880 2,717
California : 5.0 3.5 2.1 330 350 355 1,650 1,225 746
Total 81.8 77.6 71.3 159 153 151 12,972 11,845 10,733

1/ Does not include 1,369,000 hundredweight not harvested because of economic conditions.

CROP PRODUCTION, June 1972 23 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


APRICOTS AND CALIFORNIA NECTARINES»s PLUMS, PRUNES+ AND ALMONDS

PRODUCTION

CROP AND STATE INDICATED
1970 1971 1972
TONS.

APRICOTS

UTAH 2000 3200 1)
WASHINGTON 49400 29350 29100
CALIFORNIA 1703000 1443000 1302000
UNITED STATES 1765400 1494550 1325100
NECTARINES
CALIFORNIA 663000 692000 702000
PLUMS

CALIFORNIA 123000 101000 1052000
PRUNES 1/

CALIFORNIA 200000 131+000 95000
ALMONDS

CALIFORNIA 124,000 1343000 1559000

1/ DRIED BASISs

BARTLETT PEARS

PRODUCTION
STATE INDICATED
1970 1971 1972
TONS
WASHINGTON 99800 1122000 929000
OREGON 39000 783000 47000
CALIFORNIA 2452000 301000 2502000

CROP PRODUCTION» JUNE 1972 .18 CROP REPORTING BOARD» SRS» USDA


Harvest of the early Freestone peaches in California was underwey the first of May with the
early white flesh fruit being harvested. Harvest will peak in mid-July. Freestone production is
down from last year, but the Clingstone crop, at 1,300 million pounds, is expected to be 2 per-
cent above last year.

BARTLETT PEARS: Production in California, Oregon and Washington is forecast at 389,000 tons, 21

percent below last year but 1 percent greater than 1970. Frost and poor polli-
nation indicate a substantial drop fran last year’s production. California's Bartlett crop is
forecast at 250,000 tons, 17 percent below last year but 2 percent greater than 1970. Although
some minor pear blight has been noted, growth and development of the crop has been good to date.
Sete in the Sacramento Valley districts appear reasonably good but are well below 1971. Harvest
in the early districts should commence about July 10.

The Oregon Bartlett crop is forecast at 47,000 tons, 40 percent less than 1971 but 21 per.
cent above 1970. Mid-April freezes hit Bartlett pears severely in unprotected orchards. Both
‘the Medford area and Hood River area show varying degrees of damage.

Bartlett production in Washington, at 92,000 tons, is 18 percent less than last year and 8
Percent below 1970. Wenatchee area prospects are for an excellént crop, but are below last year
in the remaining areas (including the largest producing area, the Yakima Valley) because of frosts
and poor pollination.

ORANGES: The Nation's 1971-72 orange crop is forecast at a record 191.8 million boxes, as of

June 1, 1.9 million boxes more than a month earlier. This is 1 percent above last
season's output and 3 percent more than the 1969-70 crop. Over the last 7 seasons, June 1 fore~
cast has differed from actual production an average of 2.0 million boxes, ranging from 0.2 to
4.3 million boxes.

Orange production in Florida is forecast at 138.5 million boxes, 2.0 million boxes above a
month earlier, but 3 percent below last season. Over the past 7 seasons, Florida's June 1 fore~
cast has differed from actual production an average of 1.9 million boxes, ranging from 0.1 to 3.7
million boxes. Picking of Valencias was active during May but is expected to decline rapidly by
the end of June, Citrus trees in Florida are in excellent condition as soil moisture supplies
were mostly adequate during May.

California's orange production is placed at 43.0 million boxes, unchanged from May 1. This
is 15 percent above last season and 10 percent more than was utilized during the 1969-70 season.
Navel harvest is nearing completion. Harvest of Valencias is well underway and should continue
active during June.

Production of Texas oranges is forecast at 5.8 million boxes, down 0.1 million boxes from
last month and 6 percent less than last season. Harvest was completed in late May. Raine during
May kept most groves in excellent condition and very little irrigation was required. The set for
next year's crop is good to excellent,

Arizona's 1971-72 crop is estimated at 4.5 million boxes, unchanged from May 1 but more than
one-fourth larger than last season's crop. Navel harvest is complete and prospects are generally
favorable for next year's crop. Harvest of Valencias was active during May with heaviest movement
to processing plants. Groves are in good condition and new crop fruit is making satisfactory
growth.

Citrus crop - Utilization to June 1 .
1970-71. 3971-22
Crop Utilization F Utilization ? Remaining
Fresh ‘Processed * Total ° Fresh ? Processed? Total for
3 3 3 3 2 t__ harvest.
Thousand boxes
Oranges 32,562 125,901 158,463 31,097 35,525 113,208 148,733 43,067 :
Grapefruit 22,435 34,936 57,372 3,189 23,819 34,834 58,653 5,147
‘Lemons 6,927 5,090 12,017 4,433 7,866 6,176 14,042 3,258

CROP PRODUCTION, June 1972 10 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA



Soybean planting started a few days later than usual because of cold, wet spring weather.
However, seeding gained momentum during late May as the weather turned warm and dry from the
Deep South to the Great Lakes. By June 5, about 75 percent of the intended soybean acreage was
seeded in the North Central States compared with about 85 percent planted a year earlier, However,
in 1]linois and Iowa, the Nation's leading soybean producing States, planting progress is about
equal a year earlier. Many southern growers began planting soybeans about mid-May as they finished
with cotton. About two-thirds of the acreage is seeded in the South Central States. Arkansas
growers had 70 percent of their acreage planted, compared with 62 percent a year earlier.
Mississippi's progress, at 66 percent complete, was 10 points ahead of last year's,

Sorghum planting is on schedule in Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado but behind a year earlier in
Kansas and Nebraska. Texas growers have about 80 percent of their acreage seeded, Oklahoma 50 per-
cent and Colorado 69 percent, Planting is 38 percent completed in Kansas and 64 percent in Nebraska.

Cotton, Tobacco, and Peanuts

Cotton planting is virtually complete in most States except in Texag and Oklahoma where
planting was 88 and 75 percent complete as of June 2. Hot weather continued to aid the crop in
the Southwest, but cool temperatures slowed development in Southeast.

Tobacco transplanting was well advanced in most areas. Flue-cured is mostly all set. Dry
warm weather is needed to reduce Blue Mold in Virginia and the Carolinas. Burley setting is near
normal,

Peanut planting is nearing completion in the Virginia - Carolina area. Ih Georgia, fields

are mostly good but thrip control has been difficult due to wet weather. Plantings in the South-
west peanut area are progressing satisfactorily.

Pasture and Range Prospects Up

Pasture and range feed conditions in the 48 States averaged 84 percent of normal--up 6 points
from May 1 and 4 points more than last June 1, Pastures in the eastern half of the Nation are in
good to excellent condition. Grazing is good in the East as late month warm temperatures stimula~

ted grass growth. Virginia cattlemen are blessed with a pasture condition of 97 percent— highest
in the Nation.

Western ranges are in poor condition as May rain was scant and did little to improve grass
growth. The biggest decline was in Utah where condition dropped 10 points during May. California
pasture and range condition is the lowest in the country--55 percent of normal. The best grazing
in the West is found in Wyoming where a 90 percent condition exists.

Some More Spring Fresh Vegetables But Fewer Potatoes

Spring fresh vegetable supplies (excluding melons and strawberries) are slightly more than
last year but 2 percent below 1970, Larger crops than last year are expected for asparagus
broccoli, cabbage, sweet corn, cucumbers, carrots, colery, eggplant and green peppers. Snailer crops
are expected for cauliflower, snap beans, lettuce, onions, spinach and tomatoes, Larger supplies

of watermelons and cantaloups are expected. Strawherry production is expected to be below a year
ago.

CROP PRODUCTION, June 1972 7 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


May temperatures were just the reverse of April--being sbove normal in the North, and below
normal across the South. Northern averages were generally 1 to 2 degrees above normal, however
in Minnesota and Wisconsin, temperatures were 3° to 9° above normal. Thus winter turned directly
into summer, "bypassing spring”. June 1 crop prospects are generally good to excellent in the
North-Central States. Dry soils slowed soybean germination in Illinois. Cold May temperatures
chilled the South, especially the Southeast where readings were 3° to 5° below normal. Cotton
progress is behind normal because the cold retarded seed germination and plant growth. Cotton
and vegetables, especially vine crops, are maturing slowly and need warmer temperatures. Twice the
normal amount of rain fell in May from Virginia to northern Florida, adding to the woes of growers.

Many fields are too wet to enter, thus weeds, diseases and insects have gained a big lead because
control measures were limited. Moisture was algo plentiful in May on the Northern Great Plains -~
delaying crop planting. Seeding of small grains and corn is off to one of its slowest starts in
South Dakota history. Growers hope for sunshine to dry up wet fields and allow fieldwork to resume.

Spring didn't arrive until mid-May in the Northeast--thus crop planting and early season
growth are about 2 weeks behind normal. Soft spongy fields limited livestock grazing until mid-
month. The other wet area in the Nation was southeast Texas, where early May rains caused wide—
spread flooding and necessitated replanting of some cotton, sorghum and corn. However, these
rains brought releif to many drought stricken areas. Farmers and ranchers were not as fortunate
in the New Mexico, Arizona and Southern California region as moisture bypassed their area for the
Sth consecutive month. No measurable precipitation fell during May in Arizona~-this set a new all-
time State record. Rangelands ate providing only scant grazing and ranchers are feeding hay to
maintain the body weight of livestock. Except for non-irrigated pastures and cropland, May weather
favored California crops.

The Southwest was not the only dry area because May rainfall was also light, less than 1 inch,
in most western States, Precipitation was also below 75 percent of normal from central Texas,
Oklahoma and northern Louisiana northeastward to the Great Lakes.

On May 1 water available for irrigation in the 11 Western States varied. Supplies were
much below average in the Southwest, notably from central California to central Colorado. No
shortages should occur in the Northwest--reservoirs are much above average.

Fruit Prospects: Peaches and Pears Down

Peach production is forecast 12 percent below last year and Bartlett pear output in the
three Pacific Coast States is expected to be 21 percent below 1971. Spring freezes caused con~
siderable damage to several fruit crops. Sweet cherry production is dow 40 percent in the
Western States and apricots are dow 12 percent. Nectarine production is up 1 percent, plums 4
percent, and almonds 16 percent. Citrus output in 1971-72 is expected to be 2 percent above last
year, Harvest was 78 percent complete for oranges and 92 percent for grapefruit by dime 1.
Prospects for the 1972-73 crop are generally excellent.

Progress of Corn, Soybean and Sorghum Planting

Corn planting gained momentum during the third week of May after a slow start caused by cold,
wet weather. In the North Central States, planting is over 90 percent completed, compared with
about 99 percent last year. Planting is virtually complete in the Eastern Corn Belt except for a
few fields in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. In the Western Corn Belt planting is nearing 90 per-
cent completion. Progress is behind last year and normal in Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska
and Kansas. Planting is only 66 percent complete in South Dakota, 80 percent in Minnesota, 93 per-
cent in Nebraska and 91 percent in Kansas. In the South Central and South Atlantic States,
planting is nearly complete. Acreage is emerging well; however, the ample subsoil moisture and
warmer weather promoted weed growth.

CROP PRODUCTION, June 1972 6 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


CHERRIES

PRODUCTION
VARIETY AND STATE INDICATED
1970 1971 1972
TONS
SWEET VARIETIES 1/
MONTANA 15270 29840 25100
IDAHO 15600 22800 600
COLORADO 280 300 40
UTAH — 2/ 2300 4600
WASHINGTON 252800 33900 19500
OREGON 40000 329700 23%000
CALIFORNIA 259400 325000 20000
7 WESTERN STATES 961650 1099140 659240
TART VARIETIES 1/
COLORADO 15010 19610 600
UTAH 42900 69700 1800
OREGON 2000 5 +000 29000
3 WESTERN STATES 79910 135310 42400

1/ THE FIRST CHERRY FORECAST FOR THE GREAT LAKES STATES-NEW YORK» PENNSYLVANIAs
AND MICHIGAN-FOR SWEET VARIETIES PLUS OHIO AND WISCONSIN FOR TART VARIETIES
WILL BE MADE AS OF JUNE 15 AND RELEASED JUNE 236

2/ THE 1972 CROP WILL BE A NEAR FAILURE BECAUSE OF SPRING FREEZE*e ALTHOUGH A
FEW SWEET CHERRIES WILL BE PRODUCED» THE PRODUCTION IS TOO SMALL TO WARRANT A
QUANTITATIVE ESTIMATEs

CROP PRODUCTIONs JUNE 1972 19 CROP REPORTING BOARDs SRS» USDA


Excess moisture and cold temperatures in early May delayed planting of the Minnesota crop.
In many areas of the State, the week of May 7th was the first full week in which field work was
possible. As of June 5, about 83 percent of State's spring wheat acreage was seeded, compared
with the normal 91 percent. Conditions in the upper Red River Valley were very good but further
south, fields were very wet, particularly in Wilkin, Grant and Traverse Counties, where some
farmers were reportedly seeding crops by airplane,

Excess moisture continued to hamper seeding in North Dakota, where on May 30 about 75
percent of the hard wheat had been seeded, compared with 98 percent a year earlier and the 10~
year average of 95 percent. Sixty-seven percent of the durum had been seeded, compared with 96
percent last year and the 92-percent average. Wheat that has emerged is in good condition and
growth is excellent.

The South Dakota spring wheat crop was about 2 weeks later than usual, with seeding
seriously delayed by abnormal rainfall in most areas. However, soil moisture supplies were
the best in years, and with warmer weather and sunshine the crop should develop rapidly.

Seeding was virtually complete by June 1 in Montana, about one week later than normal.
Seedings made normal progress except in important northeastern Montana where heavy precipitation
prolonged seeding operations, As of June 1, soil moisture was generally adequate and the crop
was growing well,

Weather conditions did not favor most dry land spring wheat plantings in Idaho, In north
Idaho, persistent wet and cold weather delayed planting and held back growth. In the East, cold
temperatures and lack of rain delayed seeding and hampered plant growth, By the end of May,
unseasonal hot weather enabled the crop to progress rapidly, especially in northern areas where
moisture was not limiting, In southwest and southcentral Idaho, nearly 10 percent of the crop
had headed and was growing well under irrigation,

Planting of spring wheat in Washington began about March 15, a little later than usual.
Seeding picked up rapidly in most counties, but was slowed with cool, wet weather in April,
Seeding, active in May, was completed by the end of the month. The crop grew well in late May,

The first forecast of spring wheat production will be included in the July report.

PEACHES; The 1972 crop is forecast at 2,553 million pounds, 12 percent less than last year and
15 percent below 1970. Excluding California's Clingstones, used mostly for canning,
the forecast is 1,253 million pounds, 22 percent less than last season.

Production in the 9 southern States is expected to total 590.7 million pounds, 8 percent
above last year but 4 percent below 1970. Prospects improved in Alabama and Texas during May.
In early May harvest of early varieties began in south Texas and by the end of May was underway
in Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. Weather during May was near normal for peach dewelopment
in the Carolinas, but Georgia had hail damage in some areas. In Arkansas, moisture is needed for
the fruit to size.

Kentucky's peach prospects are poor from winter injury and spring freezes just prior to
bloom. The Tennessee crop has a normal set.

Virginia's crop wee sharply reduced by winter kill and spring freeze damage. Picking of
the earliest varieties will start late in June, Delaware and Maryland crops also suffered winter
freeze damage.

The North Atlantic States expect 47 percent fewer peaches than last year and only New
Hampshire expects a larger crop. Production in the North Central States is expected to be 69
percent less than last year. Missouri is the only State not showing a drop off.

Freezes during late March and early April practically wiped out the 1972 crop in Idaho,

Coloradc and Utah, In Oregon, mid-April freezes damaged the peach crop moderately to severely.
Washington production prospects are down from 1971 due to frosts in the Yakima Valley.

CROP PRODUCTION, June 1972 9 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


crop production

(— Release: \

June 9, 1972
3:00 P.M, EDT

HIGHLIGHTS OF U.S. CROP REPORT AS OF
JUNE 1, 1972

Winter wheat production, forecast at 1,192 million bushels, is 4 percent (43
million bushels) above the May 1, 1972, forecast as favorable weather im-
proved yield prospects, The forecast is 2 percent (29 million bushels) above
a year earlier and 7 percent above 1970,

Peach production, forecast at 2,553 million pounds,is 12 percent (336 million
pounds) below last year and 15 percent (463 million pounds) below 1970,

Orange harvest was 78 percent complete by June 1 and is expected to total 191.8
million boxes == up 1.0 percent (1.9 million boxes) from a month earlier.
Production is 1.2 percent (2,2 million boxes) above last year.

Grapefruit production is expected to be 63.8 million boxes, 1 percent (0.8
million boxes) more than last month and 5 percent (3.2 million boxes) above
last season's crop.

Late Spring Potato Production at 17.5 million cwt. is 12 percent (2.4 million
ewt.) less than last year and 17 percent (3.6 million cwt,) less than 1970.

Early Summer Potato Production is forecast at 10.7 million ewt., 9 percent
(1.1 million cwt.) less than last year and 17 percent (2.2 million cwt.)
below the 1970 outturn.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE CROP REPORTING BOARD

\ CrPr 2-2 (6-72) WASHINGTON, D.C. 20250 _,



PRUNES AND PLUMS: The first forecast of California's 1972 prune crop is 95,000 tons (dried

basis), 27 percent below 1972 and less than half the size of the large 1970
crop. Near record temperatures during bloom caused heavier than normal fruit droppage and bloom
period was short. These conditions plus a dry and cold winter resulted in poor sets in most areas.
Fruit is expected to size more this year, partially compensating for the lighter set.

California's Plum crop, forecast at 105,000 tons,is 4 percent more than last year, but 15 per-
cent below 1970. Crop progress is generally two weeks ahead of normal, Sizes are about normal
and quality good. Harvest is underway in most producing districts and should be active during

June.

ALMONDS: California's almond forecast continues at a record 155,000 tons in-shell, 16 percent more

than last year and 25 percent above the 1970 output. Prospects continue very good except
in areas hit by late March freeze. Some orchards in Fresno County have light crops, others have_
normal crops. Sets in other areas of the State are good to excellent, except for spotty cases of
frost damage. -

CHERRIES: Production of sweet cherries in the Western States is expected to total 65,240 tons,

40 percent less than last year and 32 percent below 1970. All States expect smaller
crops because of spring freezes. Utah's production is expected to be a near-failure. Some sweet
cherries will be produced, but production is too smalt for a quantitative estimate. In Montana,
cherry trees wintered very well with little injury and with only slight spring frost damage.

Heavy frost in Idaho practically decimated the cherry crop. Despite smudging, freezing damage was
extensive in both the Emmet and Sunny Slope areas. Colorado's sweet cherry prospects were reduced
substantially during two periods of freezing temperatures March 28-30 and May 1-2. In Washington,
nearly all orchards were reporting a poor crop. Harvest is expected to start during the first week
of June in the Yakima area and near June 15 in the Wenatchee area. Oregon's sweet cherry con-
ditions vary greatly -- orchard to orchard -- depending on the degree of frost protection. Total
production is expected to be less than last year. Weather conditions in California have favored
development of sweet cherries. The season is 2 to 3 weeks ahead of normal, and reports indicate
excellent quality with few doubles or -spurred fruit.

Tart_cherry production in the Western States is forecast at 4,400 tons, .67 percent less than last
year and 44 percent.below 1970. Colorado, Utah and Oregon report decreased production, mostly
from freezing spring temperatures.

SUGAR CROPS. (1970 and 1971 Revised): Sugarbeet production in 1971 totaled 27,046,900 tons, 3

percent more than the 1970 crop of 26,377,700 tons, but 2 percent below the 1969
record crop of 27,736,000 tons. A record yield of 20.2 tons per acre was harvested on 1,339,610
acres in 1971. Acreage harvested during 1970 totaled 1,413,280 acres, at an average 18.7 tons per
acre.

Production of sugarcane for sugar in 1971 totaled 23,145,000 tons, slightly above the
23,055,000 tons produced in 1970. Sugarcane for sugar production in 1971 was harvested from
606,700 acres yielding an average of 38.1 tons per acre. In Florida production of sugarcane for
sugar totaled 6,022,000 tons, 6 percent above 1970. Louisiana's production, at 6,438,000 tons,
was 7 percent below 1970. Hawaiian production, at 10,685,000 tons, was 2 percent above the 1970

crop.

Total sugar production (raw value) was 5,878,000 tons, 4 percent more than the 5,625,000 tons
in 1970. Production (raw value) from cane totaled 2,436,000 tons, and production from beets was
3,442,000 tons.

The 1971 sugarbeet crop value was $419.2 million (excluding Sugar Act payments), compared
with $390.8 million in 1970. Value of sugarcane production harvested for sugar in Florida and
Louisiana was $139.4 million, compared with $132.3 million in 1970.

POTATOES: The first forecast for the 1972 crop of early summer potatoes places production at
10,733,000 ewt., 9 percent less than the 1371 < crop of 11,845,000 cwt.

CROP PRODUCTION, June 1972 1 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


By the end of May, 148.7 million boxes of oranges, about 78 percent of the U. S. crop, had
been harvested. This compares with 158.5 million boxes, 84 percent of the crop, harvested a year
earlier. Processors used 76 percent of the oranges harvested by June 1 in contrast to 79 per~
cent last year.

Grapefruit harvest was 92 percent complete by June 1, comparedwith 95 percent last year. To
date, processors have used 59 percent of the crop harvested in contrast to 61 percent last year.

About 81 percent of the lemons had been picked by June 1 in contrast to 73 percent last
season. Thus far, processors have taken 44 percent of the crop compared with 42 percent on June 1
last year.

FLORIDA FROZEN CONCENTRATED ORANGE JUICE YIELD: Florida's June 1 maturity and juice yield tests
~ indicate. a yield of 1.29 gallons of 45° Brix
frozen concentrated orange juice per box for the 1971-72 season, down from the 1,31 gallons pro-
jected on May 1, Last season's final was 1.21 gallons per box. Indicated yield can differ from
the final because of weather and of industry decisions regarding juice factors and recovery rates,

GRAPEFRUIT: The U. S. output is set at 63.8 million boxes, 0.8 million more than last month, 5

percent above last season's crop and 18 percent more than the 1969-70 crop. Changes
between the June 1 forecast and the final production estimate averaged 0.8 million boxes during
the past 7 seasons, ranging from 0.1 to 1.9 million boxes.

The Florida crop is up 1,0 million boxes from last month but in Texas is down 0.2 million,
Arizona and California crops are ‘unchanged. Changes between the Florida June 1 estimate and
final production have averaged 0.4 million boxes over the past 7 seasons,from 0.1 to 1.1 million
boxes. In Florida, soil moisture was mostly adequate in May, trees are in excellent condition,
and new fruit is developing well, Harvest was slow during May and supplies came mostly from the
Indian River groves. Harvest is complete in Texas, where rains have kept most groves in excellent
condition, Arizona's harvest, uninterrupted during May, has passed the peak. Trees are in good
condition and new fruit is making good size growth. Harvest, active in California, is expected to
continue so most of the summer,

LEMONS: Production in California and Arizona is forecast at 17.3 million boxes, unchanged from
last month and 5 percent above last season. Harvest is finished in Arizona. In Califor-

nia, picking has been active and is expected to continue lively for another month, Temperatures

have been normal in the major producing areas, Fruit is maturing rapidly and quality is good.

APRICOTS: The 1972 crop is forecast at 132,100 tons, 12 percent less than utilized in 1971 and
“~~~ 25 percent less than 1970. California's output is placed at 130,000 tons, down 10
percent from last year's utilized production and 24 percent below 1970. The March freeze re-
duced production in the central coast region, but is expected to be normal in the other areas.
The season is about two weeks earlier than normal. Harvest of early varieties became active the
latter part of May, and picking of Tiltons is gaining in the Patterson-Tracey area.

Washington apricots are forecast at 2,100 tons, down somewhat from last year and sharply be-
low 1970. Production is down because of tree removal in all areas, frost damage, and poor
pollination in the Yakima area. Production in the Wenatchee area is expected to be above last
year, Harvest is expected to start about July 1, in all areas. In Utah, apricots were hit by
freezing temperatures the last week of March and during May, As a result, virtually no apricots
are expected to be harvestéd in Utah this season.

NECTARINES: The California output is forecast at 70,000 tons, 1 percent above 1971 and 6 percent
“~~~ more than in 1970. Crop development is ahead of normal, and harvest of early
varieties was underway in early May in Fresno, Tulare and Kern Counties. Picking is still re-
latively slow but should gain by mid-June and be heavy in July and August. Growers expect a
good quality fruit.

CROP PRODUCTION, June 1972 u Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


Spring potato productionis expected to be 11 percent less than last year mainly because of
smaller late spring production in California and Arizona.

ed

WINTER WHEAT: Winter wheat production is forecast at 1,192 million bushels, 2 percent above a year
earlier and 7 percent above the 1970 crop, The June 1 forecast is 43 million bushels

above a month earlier largely because of improved prospects in the Plains, Eastern Corn Belt and

Montana, Adequate moisture supplies and favorable temperatures helped improved production prospects.

Changes in production. forecasts between June 1 and harvest have avemgal 41 million bushels for
the past decade, renging from negligible to 115 million bushels.

Indicated yield per harvested acre is 34,3 bushels, compared with last year's record high yield of
35,2 bushels and the 1970 average of 33.3.

Condition of winter wheat improved considerably in May in South Dakota because of precipitation
and warmer weather, Thirty percent of the crop was headed by June 1, slightly ahead of last year
but about normal for the date. In Nebraska soil moisture conditions were mich better than a month
ago but portions of the Panhandle were still dry. Most of the acreage was headed, Wheat streak
mosaic was in evidence especially in the south central area, Colorado's winter wheat condition
ranged from poor to fair in the Southwest and Southeast to good and very good in other areas, About
one-tenth of the acreage was turning color by June 1,

Timely early May rains in Kansas and favorable temperatures during mich of tte month improved wheat
condition except in the east central and southeast districts where May moisture was below normal,
The early April freeze damage became more apparent in some central and southern counties, About 36
percent of the acreage was turning, compared with 21 percent a year earlier and the average of 34
percent, Harvest was expected to start in southern counties around June. 10,

The Oklahoma wheat harvest, underway in mid-May in southwestern counties, was nearing completion
in that area by June 1, and pushing northward, Green sucker heads brought on by late April-early May
rains were complicating harvest operations in several localities, Early reports indicate protein
content in southwestern Oklahoma has been good and test weightshave averaged above a year earlier,
Wheat harvest in Texas had reached 25 percent completion on June 2 compared with 14 percent a year
ago, Harvest was getting underway on the northern High Plains around the first of Jue,

Winter wheat prospects in Montana improved during the month as mich-needed precipitation was
received in the important north central area, Prospects in Idsho were the same as a month earlier
as recent rains were beneficial. Yield prospects were also maintained in Washington, Moisture
supplies were favorable and warm weather the latter half of the month promted growth. Some south~

eastern fields were showing areas with light stands. Prospects in Oregon declined slightly inMy with some

areas indicating a shortage of soil moisture around June 1, Wheat in Missouri was in good condition
and 47 percent of the crop was turning and heading was well ahead of last year. Soil moisture was
adequate in most areas of the State. The Illinois crop was in good to excellent condition. Virtually
all of the acreage was heading by June 5, A fourth of the crop was turning, about average for this
date. In Indiana, 90 percent of the crop was headed, Soil moisture was short to adequate after
having been adequate to surplus earlier, About 80 percent of the Ohio crop was headed by Jume 5
compared with 70 percent a year earlier, Yield per acre prospects were unchanged in Michigan but
acreage for harvest is dow from the May 1 level as additional winter injury became apparent,

Prospective production declined in New York, North Carolina and Kentucky from a month earlier.
Prospects were improved in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Arizona and unchanged in Tennessee, Arkansas,
and California,

ALL SPRING WHEAT: Seeding of this year's spring wheat crop was delayed in the major growing
area by wet fields, Some acreage in the Dakotas and Minnesota may not be

seeded.

CROP PRODUCTION, June 1972 8 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


SUGARCANE FOR SUGAR AND SEED

: Acreage Yield of cane : Cane
State 3 harvested. er acre A roduction.

21969: 1970: 1971 : 1969 _: 1970 _: 1971: 1969: 1970: 1972
3 1,000 acres Tons 1,000 tons ©

FOR SUGAR: 2

Florida : 153.6 171.3 189.9 33.8 33.1 31.7 5,199 5,671 6,022

Louisiana : 236.0 266,0 301.0 24.1 26.0 21,4 5,676 6,927 6,438

Hawaii 2113.2 123.8 115.8 95.8 91.9 92.3 10,839 10,457 10,685

United States: 502.8 551.1 606.7 43.2 41.8 38.1 21,714

23,055 23,145

FOR_SEED:

235 307
520 535,
1860185
941 1,027

Florida : 6.5 71 97 33.8 33.2 31.7 220
Louisiana: «21,0 20.0 -25.0 24:1 26.0210 506
Hawaii : 5.3 5:7 6.7 33,0 32.6 «27.6 175
United States: 32.8 32.8 41.4 27.5 28.7 24.8 902

FOR SUGAR t

AND SEED: By

Florida : 160.1 178.4 199.6 33.8 33.2 31.7 5,419
Louisiana: 257.0 286.0 326.0 24.) 26.0 21.4 6,182
Hawaii 2118.5 149.5 122.5 92.9 89.1 88.7 115014

United States: 535.6 583.9 648.1 42.2 41.1 37.3 22,615

5,906 6,329
7,447 6,973
10,643 10,870

23,996 24,172

Value of production 1/
For sugar :For ar_and_ seed _2,

Price per ton:
for sugar 1,

31970 Sugar Act

P; ts_3,

State + : Per ton:
‘i970 ' 1971: 1970 * 1972 ? 1970 19723 tf * Total
3 1,000
: Dollars 1,000 dollars Dollars dollars
Florida 211.96 11.78 67,712 70,656 70,518 74,497 1.08 6,099
Louisiana : 9.33 10.49 64,629 68,793 69,482 74,206 1.25 8,656
Florida and :

Louisiana :10.50 11,11 132,341 139,449 139,999 148,703 5/1.17 14,755

1 Excludes Sugar Act Payments,

2/ Price per ton of cane sugar used in evaluating production for seed.

3/ Excludes abandonment and deficiency payments.
4/ Sugarcane for sugar.
5/ Approximately $1.15 per ton for the 1971 crop.

CROP PRODUCTION, June 1972 22 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


PASTURE AND RANGE FEED CONDITIONS *
Rare June 1, 1972

PERCENT
OF NORMAL

80 and over Good to excellent
65 thre 79 Poor to fair
50 they 64 BR Very poor
35 thru 49 BBY Severe drought

‘4S 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.S) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NEG. ERS 290-72 (6) STATISTICAL REPORTING SERV!

PASTURE FEED CONDITIONS*
June 1, 1971

PERCENT
OF NORMAL

80 and over Good to excellent
65 to 80 LZ Poor to fair

50 to 65 BRY very poor

35 to 50 BRAY Severe drought
Under 35 GMB Extreme drought

*AS REPORTED BY
CROP CORRESPONDENTS
S INDICATES CURRENT SUPPLY OF PASTURE FEED FOR GRAZING RELATIVE TO THAT EXPECTED
FROM EXISTING STANDS UNDER VEAT FAVORABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS

U.S) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NEG. SRS 225-71 (6)

STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE

GROP PRODUCTION, June 1972 4 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


: Average ‘Average ¢

State 31961~70_ =: 1971 1972 : 1961-70 : 1971 2. 1972
~~ : Percent : Percent
Maine : 87 90 84 83 90 94
N. R ? 86 89 85 79 86 89
Ve. 3 87 83 8? 78 84 84
Mass. 5 84 90 83 66 68 82
R. I. + 87 90 91 90 90 92
Conn. 7 84 90 90 85 87 90
N.Y. = 85 89 88 75 86 82
N. J. > 82 87 89 78 87 86
Pa. 7 84 89. 93 82 86 77
Ohio 7 88 86 92 75 77 76
Ind. 2 91 86 91 : 80 65 80
Tl. : 90 84 91 t 76 52 77
Mich. > 89 79 88 : 683 84 85
Wis. 3: 86 89 85 : 86 91 80
Minn, : 86 86 94 81 92 90
Towa : 88 88 92 74 84 70
Mo. 2 84 84 91 > 69 52 37
N. Dak. : 80 80 96 : 77 65 63
S. Dak, > BL 89 96 : 81 85 65
Nebr. : 79 93 93 > «82 88 71
Kans. 2 75 85 90 2 84 89 86
Del. : 82 88 93 2 83 87 82
Md. 2 BL 88 92 : 78 76 55
Va. : 85 90 97 :
W. Va. : 80 79 91 : «81 80 84

CROP PRODUCTION, June 1972

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Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


CITRUS FRUITS, PRODUCTION 1/

? Indicated

Crop and State * 4969-70? 1970-71 Toriey2, ; 1969-70 ¢ 1970-71 Tadicated
: ¥,000 boxes 2/ Equivalent tons
ORANGES: :
EARLY, MIDSEASON & t
NAVEL VARIETIES: 3/ :
Calif, + 21,200 17,900 22,000 795,000 671,000 825,000
Pla. + 72,900 82,100 69,500 3,281,000 3,695,000 3,128,000
Texas : 2,800 4,000 3,800 126 ,000 180,000 171,000
ee a ve Vartett 3 990 760 800 37,100 28,500 30,000
ove Varieties :
vALENcrAS: i 97,890 104,760 96,100 4,239,100 4,574,500 4,154,000
Calif. : 17,800 19,600 21,000 668,000 735,000 788,000
Fla. + 64,800 60,209 69,000 2,916,000 2,709,000 3,105,000
Texas : 1,400 2,200 2,000 63,000 99,000 90,000
Ariz. : 3,640 2,800 3,700 137,000 105,000 239,000
Total Valencias + 87,640 84,800 95,700 3,784,000 3,648,000 = 4,122,000
ald! + 39,000 37,500 43,000 1,463,000 1,406,000 1,613,000
Fla. + 137,700 142,300 138,500 6,197,000 6,404,000 6,233,000
Texas : 4,200 6,200 5,800 189,000 279,000 261,000
Ariz, + 4,630 3,560 4,500 174,100 133,500 169,000
U. S., All Oranges 2 185,530 189,560 191,800 8,023,100 8,222,500 8,276,000
GRAPEFRUIT: :
Fla., All + 37,400 42,900 47,000 1,590,000 1,824,000 1,998,000
Seedless 1 27,900 31,100 36,000 1,186,000 2,322,000 —-:1,530,000
Pink + 10,200 10,900 12,000 434,000 463 ,000 510,000
White t 17,700 20,200 24,000 752,000 859,000 1,020,000
Other : 9,500 11,800 11,000 404,000 502,000 468,000
Texas 8,100 10,100 9,200 324,000 404,000 368,000
Ariz, 3,160 2,520 2,400 101,000 80,600 76,800
Calif., AlL : 5,250 5,040 5,200 171,500 164,600 169,000
Desert Valleys : 2,950 3,260 3,200 94,400 105,000 102,000
Other Areas + 2,300 1,780 2,000 77,100 59,600 67 ,000
U, S., All Grapefruit + 53,910 60,560 63,800 2,186,500 2,473,200 2,611,800
LEMONS: 4/ 2
Calif. (Nov.2-Oct. 31) : 12,700 13,500 483,000 513,000
Calif. (Aug.1-July 31) > 12,300 13,300 14,000 468,000 506,000 532,000
Ariz, : 2,820 3,150 3,300 107,000 120,000 125,000
U. S. Lemons 2 15,120 16,450 17,300 575,000 626 ,000 657,000
TANGELOS: 2
Fila. 2 2,500 2,700 3,800 123,000 122,000 171,000
TANGERINES = :
Fla. > 3,000 3,700 3,300 143,000 176,000 157,000
Ariz, : 350 390 300 13,100 14,600 11,300
Calif. : 760 1,140 600 28,500 42,800 22,500
Total Tangerines : 4,110 5,230 4,200 184,600 233,400 190,800
‘TEMPLES: :
Fla. + _5,200 5,000 5,400 234,000 225,000 243,000

I/ The crop year begins with

following year. 2/ Net content of box varies.

the bloom of the first year shown and ends with completion of harvest the

Approximate averages are as follows:

Oranges - Califor~

nia and Arizona, 75 lbs.; Florida and other States, 90 lbs.; Grapefruit - California, Desert Valleys, and
Arizona, 64 lbs.; other California areas, 67 lbs.; Florida 85 lbs. and Texas 80 1bs,; Lemons -76 1bs.;

Tangelos - 90 lbs.; Tangerines - California and Arizona, 75 lbs.; Florida, 95 lbs.; and Temples - 90 Ibs.
3/ Navel and Miscellaneous varieties in California and Arizona.

and Texas, including small quantities of tangerines in Texas.

Early and Midseason varieties in Florida
4f Beginning with the 1971-72 crop, the

crop year for California lemons was changed from (November 1~October 31) to (August 1~July 31) of each
year. Data for prior years are presented on both the new and old basis.

CROP PRODUCTION, June 1972

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Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


CROP PROSPECTS*
June 1, 1972

Good to excellent
Fair
ERB Poor

U:Ss DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

*RELATIVE CONDITIONS OR
PROSPECTS AS INDICATED BY
REPORTS FROM CROP CORRE-
SPONDENTS ON "ALL CROPS“

NEG. SRS 289-7216) STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE

Good to excellent
Fair

EB Poor

BB Very poor

GBB Near failure

UsS. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

CROP PROSPECTS*
June 1,1971

WAELATIVE CONDITIONS OR
PROSPECTS AS INDICATED BY
REPORTS FROM CROP CORRE-
SPONDENTS ON “ALL CROPS*

NEG. SRS 224-71(6) STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE

CROP PRODUCTION, June 1972

Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


UNITED STATES CROP SUMMARY AS OF JUNE 1, 1972

B Acreage. Yield per acre = Production .
1__Harvested > For : : F 1__Indicated 1972
Crop :__Harvested __ : : > Ind Indicated 1972
“I970 197 harvest: 1970 : 1972 4973 19701971 May 1? June 1
: 1,000 acres Bushels 1,000 bushels
Winter wheat : 33,300 33,049 34,798 33,3 35.2 © 34.3 1,110,290 1,163,420 1,149,064 1,192,478
t Condition
1Av.1961-70
Pasture and 3
Range (Percent) : 81 80 84
NONCLTRUS FRUITS
Production
Grop : ? : Indicated
: 1970 i 1971 : 1972
Peaches . (million Lbs.) : 3,016.0 2,888.9 2,552.6
Apricots (1,000 tons) : 176 150 132
Nectarines .oece (1,000 tons) : 66 69 70
Plums-Calif, .... (1,000 tons) : 123 201 105
Prunes (dried)-Calif. . (1,000 tons) : 200 131 95

CITRUS FRUITS 1/

A Production

crop : 7 : + Indicated 1971-72
i 1969-70 : 1970-71 ; wat i “Sane T
: 1,000 boxes
Oranges : 185,530 189,360 189,900 191,800
Grapefruit : 53,910 60,560 63,000 63,800
Lemons 2 15,120 16 450 17,300 17,300

17 Season begins with the bloom of the first year shown and ends with the completion of harvest the

following year.
POTATOES, IRISH

2 t : Yield per : *
Seasonal t Acreage ested 2 harvested acre z Production a
rou 2 > Ind. 3 : : Ind, 3. Indicated 2
gromp 1970 F197 ao7p 1970, 1972972 1970 1971 Way 1: June 1
: 1,000 acres Ove. 1,000 owt,
Winter : 18.8 18,0 15.7 191 172 154 3,582 3,088 2,419 2,419
Ee spring : 2006 29:2 2508-16128: 7573735 3,763. 3,623
L. Spring > 81.1 77.9 70.3 260 255 249 21,104 19,899 17,354 17,482
sumer : 81.8 77.6 7103 159 153 451 12,972 «12,845 10,733
CROP REPORTING BOARD:
B, M. Graham, Chairman,
M. L. Koehn, Secretary,
J. W. Kirkbride, J. C., Ranek,
R, L, Freie, R. R. Hancock,
G. D. Hasenmyer, R. B. Karnes,
R. C. Max, Jr., » McElmurrary ,

Potter,
Spencer,

Prindle,
Standley.

ACTING SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE

CROP PRODUCTION, June 1972 2 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


The Eastern Shore of Virginia crop is estimated at 3,645,000 cwt., down 11 percent from the
1971 production of 4,076,000 ewt. Heavy rains caused some acreage losses in Accomack County.
Harvest is expected to get underway after mid-June and reach volume levels by early July. Plant-
ings were late, and the cool weather this spring has slowed crop growth in Delaware and Maryland.
Crop development in the Sand Mountain area of Alabama is at least a week behind normal, Moisture
and warm weather are needed for more rapid growth.

Production in the High Plains and Trans-Pecos areas of Texas is forecast at 2,717,000 cwt.,
6 percent below last year. Digging is expected to start about July 1.

The late spring potato crop is estimated at 17,482,000 cwt., 12 percent less than the
19,899,000 ewe. produced last year, California's crop of 11,388,000 ewt. is down 15 percent from
last year, Digging is active in Kern County and shipments to June 1 were far ahead of last year
when harvest was delayed several weeks. Harvest is expected to continue active during June.
Shipments of Kennebecs to processing plants has been active in Arizona.

Harvest was past the peak about June 1 in the Baldwin area of Alabama. Yields per acre and
quality have been exceptionally good. Light harvesting started in early June in Northeast North
Carolina and digging is expected to be active by mid-month. Digging is underway in the San Antonio
and Munday areas of Texas and the Pearsall area has finished harvesting.

Early spring potato production is estimated at 3,623,000 cwt., compared with a 1971 crop of
3,735,000 cwt. Heavy rains throughout the crop season reduced prospects in the Hastings area of
Florida. Harvest will be completed by mid-June. Much of the crop moved as bulk shipments to chip
plants. In Texas rains in early May delayed harvest and reduced yields per acre.

PASTURE AND RANGE: Reported pasture and range feed condition on June 1, 1972 in the 48 States
=" was 84 percent of normal, increasing 6 percentage points from May 1, 4 points
above last year and 3 points above the 1961-70 average for the date. Good to excellent conditions with
only scattered poor to fair areas were reported for States east of the Mississippi and Great

Plains, The South Central and Southwest are still very dry although some rains occurred during
* May.

Declines from May 1 in pasture and range feed condition were reported in only 8 States.
All of the decline was in the South Central and Western Regions, from 1 point in Alabam to 10
Points in Uteh.

Condition on June 2 in the North Atlantic States varied from 84 percent in Maine to 93 in
Pennsylvania. North Omtral States ranged from 85 percent in Wisconsin to 96 in the Dakotas.
In the South Atlantic Region 81 percent was reported for Florida. The highest condition of all
States, 97 percent, was for Virginda.

South Central States reported feed conditions ranging from 76 percent in Louisiana to 92 in
Kentucky. Western States have the greatest differences in reported pasture and range feed condi-
tion, California with 55 percent was lowest of the 48 states. In Wyoming excellent conditions
prevail with 90 percent.

CROP REPORTING BOARD

CROP PRODUCTION, June 1972 23 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


PEACHES

PRODUCTION
STATE {| ___ MILL ON POUNDS 48 POUND EQUIVALENTS
TNOI— TNDT=
CATED CATED
1970 1971 1972 1970 1971. 1972
1,000 UNITS
NEW HAMPSHIRE “9 1.0 Let 19 21 23
MASSACHUSETTS 420 404 365 83 92 73
RHODE ISLAND +6 +6 4 13 13 8
CONNECT 1CUT Sah 740 5.8 113 146 121
NEW YORK 1942 2040 18.0 400 417 375
NEW JERSEY 9140 12540 40.0 19896 29604 833
PENNSYLVANIA 8420 105.0 70.0 19750 29188 19458
OHIO 1760 2840 340 354 583 63
INDIANA 6.5 11.0 +2 177 229 4
ILLINOIS 1965 2303 12.0 406 485 250
MICHIGAN 7520 82.0 15.0 19563 1708 313
MESSOURT 2001 2061 2061 419 419 419
KANSAS 8.0 6.0 1.7 167 125 35
DELAWARE 340 400 240 63 83 42
MARYLAND 2340 2340 14.0 479 479 292
VIRGINIA 42.5 4240 25.0 885 875 521
WEST VIRGINIA 24.0 2600 17.0 500 542 354
NORTH CAROLINA 42.0 35.0 2540 875 729 521
SOUTH CAROLINA 270.0 29040 2300 59625 69042 49792
GEORGIA 16060 120460 = 200.0 39333 29500 49167
KENTUCKY 12.5 15.5 640 260 323 125
TENNESSEE 608 B42 Bal 142 171 169
ALABAMA 4000 2760 3520 633 563 729
MISSISSIPP] ly 1660 15.0 17.0 333 313 354
ARKANSAS 40-0 4340 42.0 933 896 875
LOUISIANA Vv 665 660 860 135 125 167
OKLAHOMA 1 940 Beh 662 188 175 129
TEXAS 3320 540 2765 688 104 573
TDAHO 940 1540 2.0 188 313 42
COLORADO 20.5 2249 8.0 427 477 167
UTAH 1340 1340 2.0 271 271 42
WASHINGTON 40.0 4005 32.0 833 Baa 667
OREGON 1020 1400 540 208 292 104
CALIFORNIA-FREESTONE 40040 40440 350.0 85333 Be417 74292
TOTAL ABOVE 1557440 1961069 1925266 329792 339564 261099
CALIFORNIA~CLINGSTONE 2/[ 1944240 1427840 1430060 30042 269625 274083
UNITED STATES 2/ 3901640 2788869 2555246 627834 609189 539182
1/ ESTIMATES FOR 1972 ARE CARRIED FORWARD FROM PREVIOUS REPORT«
2/ INCLUDES CULLS AND CANNERY DIVERSIONS AS FOLLOWS IN MILLION POUNDS:
1970-19600; 1971-12240.
CROP PRODUCTION? JUNE 1972 16 CROP REPORTING BOARD» SRS+ USDA