Size is normal and quality excellent. Maryland fruit size is good and con-
tinues to increase. Some early McIntosh were being picked the week of
September 4 and Jonathans were expected about September 8. Harvest of Red
Delicious is expected to be in volume about mid-September. Virginia
growers are harvesting early maturing strains of Red Delicious and expect
volume about mid-September. Harvest of Golden Delicious was expected to
start Septmber 15 to 18 in the Shenandoah Valley and about a week earlier
in southern areas.’ In West Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina size
and quality are good. Harvest is active in the Carolinas and was expected
to become active in West Virginia the second week of September.

In Central States, production is forecast 14 percent above 1968.
Dry weather in August affected sizing of late verieties in most localities
but production prospects were reduced in only 2 States --Michigan and
Arkansas. In Michigan, the major central State, most areas received less
than 1 inch of rain in August. Size and quality are described as good in
spite of the lack of rain. McIntosh harvest for Controlled Atmosphere
storage is scheduled to start September 2, Jonathan September 21 and
Delicious September 25. Harvest of fall varieties is beginning in Ohio
end Indiana and is expected to be active by mid-September. In Missouri,
most areas are harvesting carly varieties but the first part of October
will be the most active harvest period.

In the Western States production is expected to be 30 percent above
1968 and 34 percent above 1967. Forecast production remained unchanged
from August 1. Weather conditions continued favorable in Washington and
Oregon but high temperatures retarded coloring and hastened maturity in
Idaho, Utah and in some orchards in Colorado. Harvest of the Limited
summer crop in Idaho began early in August. Fall varieties were expected
to be in wlume by September 10. In Colorado and New Mexico, harvest
will become active in mid-September. New Mexico growers were color pick-
ing the last 2 weeks of August. Colorado apples were sizing well.

In Washington August weather was almost ideal for sizing, coloring,
finishing, and maturing apples. Some Red and Golden Delicious apples were
picked and shipped by August 26, but the State's general release date is
September 10. Jonathan harvest started about September 1. Fruit size,
color, and quality are good to excellent in all districts. Oregon's apple
crop continued good development in August and prospects are excellent in
all areas. Maturity is one to two weeks early. Picking of Newtowns has
started in the Hood River area. In California harvest of Newtowns is not
expected to reach volume before mid-September as growers wait for size
and better maturity for storage fruit. Harvest of Gravenstein is complete
end picking of Jonathan, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, and other fall
and winter apples is increasing.

PEACHES: The 1969 peach crop is forecast at 3.8 billion pounds, 5
percent above last year, and the largest crop this decade.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 -20- Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


ALFALFA AND ALFALFA MIXTURES FOR HAY

: - - - Tons - - + ~ - - 1,000 tons - - ~

Maine 1 1.90 1.85 1.95 4o 39 4L
N. H. + 2430 2.15 2.25 51 uy 52
vt. + 2625 2.10 2,25 326 302 302
Mass. 2 2625 2.15 2.25 70 67 68
R. I. 2 2625 2.20 2.25 T 7 7
Conn. 2.60 2.50 2.45 5 70 69
N.Y. 2.50 2.45 2.45 3,078 2,715 2,593
NJ. : 3-00 2.90 3.05 219 186
Pa. — Pas 25 BAO 1882 2.879_ _ 12930. _
Ohio 2.10 2,50 A” 1,250 1,175 1, 00S-
Ind. 1 2.25 2,80 2.70 1,148 1,327 1,177
Tm. «3420 3.25 3.20 2,781 2,542 2,451
Mich, > 2.15 2,30 2.30 2,156 2,801 2,634
Wis. pm 2270. — 2685. _ _ 2-75 _ 8,068 8.526 _ 8134
Minn, : 2.60 2,75 B.B0 6,063 6,220 ¥
Iowa 2 2.85 3.05 3.05 5,509 5,780 5,896
Mo. + 2.95 3.10 3.00 2,493 2,480 2,472
N. Dak. 2 1635 1.45 1.50 1,863 1,821 1,996
8. Dak. : L4o 1.50 1,40 3, 07% 3,261 3,196
Nebr. , 2.40 2.40 2.50 4,308 3,178 ?
Kans. (— 283 2,6 __ 3.30 _ _ 3.557 2:985_ _ 32593
Del. f 2,90 2.90 3.00 17 20 a1
Ma. 1 320 3-10 3.20 22h 211 221
Va. : 2.20 2,50 2.70 180 210 243
W. Va. : 2,00 1.95 1.90 Uh 148 12
N.C. : 2410 2,00 2.20 a 18 20
Ga. 7 -PsPQ 2 2-0 _ 2.00 Lk 2 RK
ky. + 2665 2.65 2.60 639 562 552
Tenn. y 2645 2,30 2.35 172 138 122
Ala. : 2.00 1,80 1.90 12 9 8
Miss. 2 2.40 2,20 2,20 2h 20 18
Ark, : 3-50 3.10 3.00 234 195 171
La. : 2.60 2.60 1.90 52 52 3h
Okla. : 2.70 2.75 2.60 1,509 1,568 1,453
Texas i> Jaf — - ~ 3-30_ - — 3.20. ~ 59. He = — 909
Mont. ¢ 2.15 2.05 2.10 2, 2,21 2,394
Idaho 2 365 3.00 3.05 3,295 2,982 3,062
Wyo, 2 2.45 2.20 2,10 1,142 1,045 987
Colo. 2 2.60 2.55 2,70 1,912 1,912 2,106
N. Mex. : 4.50 4,70 4,80 868 95h 1,013
Ariz, + 5e30 5.40 5.50 1,039 1,091 1,034
Utah 1 Bee5 2.85 3,00 1,462 1,282 1,338
Nev, 2 Beh5 2.95 3.45 53. é9 5h
Wash. : 3630 2,95 3.30 1,709 3,499 1,709
Oreg. 1 2.90 2,85 3.00 1,163 1,086 1,167
Calif. $5.30 3-60. _ 5.60. _ 6.169 645 _ 6.322.

U.S, 2.63 2,70 2.72 Th, 204 73371 73,878
CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - hh - Crop Reporting Board, 883, USDA



Minn. 19.5 22.0 20.0 70, 02 70, 312 ‘BI, 360
Tows. 27.5 32.0 28.0 3265 197,952 152,600
Mo. 22.0 28.0 23.0 755306 100,632 78,522
N. Dak. 13.0 15.5 14.0 3,770 3,410 2,618
8. Dak. : 16.5 17-5 19.0 6,105 5,250 4,902
Nebr. 2 22.5 23.0 28.0 17,595 19,067 22,988
Kans. 2255 25.0. _ 23.0. 18,562 _ 23,925 22, OL
Del. 26.0 19.0 25.0 , 2,9 4,050
Ma. 28.5, 25.0 0 5,330 5,225 5,7Te
Va. 21.5 19.0 22.0 8,2 7, 068 7,854
N.C. 2h. 16.5 24.0 27,366 16,038 22,392
S.C. 3: 22.5 122.5 20.0 23,535 11,638 19, 740
Ga. ah.o 15.0 21.0 13,008 7,080 9,807
Fla. 28.0 2heo e708 a: |: "
ky. 27 728.0 26.5 28.0 10, 5 12, 349 Tk, fF
Tenn. : 25.0

Ale. 27.0

Miss. 23.5

Ark. 23.0

ta. 23.0

Okla. 22.0

Texas 26.0

J28 oo 2h.5

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 -37- Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


: car,” oe 7 s -
* 18.7 19.1. 16.5 67
lth 19.0 17.0 1,256
* lhe B.5 12,0 1, hee
# 10.8 12.9 22,5 848
5 13.6 17.0 16.5 853
Kens. > 1B1 15.3 16.5 ALT
Texas 5 22.2 21.7 22.0 663
Mont. 5 17.6 15.7 18,0 1,007
Idaho * 19.8 18.0 17.5 2,912
Wyo. 5 16.6 16.2 17.5
Colo. 5 16.5 15.5 17,0 2,105
Ariz, 16,2 19.9 18.5 188
Utah 5 18.1 16.9 16,0 458
Wash. 22.1 25.2 2h.o 1,052
Oreg. : 25.0 23.8 22.0
calif. i/ : 19.8 2h.o 20.5 3,983
other t
Stetes = :_ 33.8 _ _ _ BT 1388 LL 228
U. 8. : 11 18.0 17.4 19,19T

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

SUGARCANE FOR SUGAR AND SEED

State :
: Tons. 2.000 tons
Florida 5 343 29.6 33.0 6,738 59537 5,280
Loutelens 5 27.6 26.2 27.0 8, 682 7,832 6,885
Haweit, = 96.2 96.4 93.3 10,231. 12,457 10,935
U. Se : 42,5 41.0 43.4 26,651 2h, 625 23,100
wn eene wb ee me ee me we ee ee ee em wee ee ee ee

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 -46- Crop Reporting Board, sK5', USDA


BARLEY: Production of barley is forecast at 416 million bushels, almost
equal to 1968 but 12 percent above the 1967 out-turn. Changes

from September 1 forecasts to the final estimates have averaged 7

million bushels over the past decade~-ranging from 1 to 15 million bushels.

Prospects improved in August as dry weather prevailed. Harvest
progressed favorably and the beneficial effects of earlier cool, wet
weather became mofe apparent. Record yields are forecast for North Dakota,
Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado. The national yield is estimated
at 44.4 bushels per acre, 0.7 bushel above last year and 3.8 bushels
above 1967.

Harvest of barley was well advanced by September 1. In Minnesota
and North Dakote harvest was over 90 percent completed. Montana barley
was 65 percent harvested, end harvest in Idaho, Washington, and Oregon was
virtually complete.

RICE: Rice prospects dropped sharply in August to 91.9 million ewt.,

5 percent below the August 1 forecast and 13 percent below the
record large 1968 crop. If present prospects continue, the crop will
be the second largest of record. During the past decade, changes from
September 1 forecasts to the final estimates have averaged 2.1 million
cwt. ranging from 0.5 to 4.6 million ewt. Yield per acre at 4,315 pounds
is a bit lower than last year's 4,475 pounds, and is the lowest since
1965 when the yield was 4,255 pounds.

Production in the Southern States was expected to total 70.5 million
ewt., 14 percent below 1968 and 6 percent below the August forecast.
Texas and Louisiana growers found yields and quality in fields harvested
to date considerably below earlier prospects. Frequent showers in late
August were causing unharvested fields to lodge. The Texas harvest wes
three-fourths complete by September 1, slightly ehead of the 1968 pace.
Combining in Louisiana was 60 percent complete. Fields in Arkensas were
being drained around Septerber 1 and limited acreage had been harvested.
The Arkansas yield per acre is expected to be record high.

California rice production was indicated at 21.4 million owt., un-
changed from a month earlier but 8 percent below a year earlier. Some
early variety rice in the Secramento Valley had been harvested. Draining
of fields was becoming general on September 1.

SORGHUM GRAIN: Production of sorghum grain is forecast at a record high

758 million bushels, 3 percent above 1968 and elightly
above the 1967 crop. The September 1 forecast is 1 percent above e month
earlier. Considerable late acreage in Kensas and Nebraska will need
frost-free September weather if the record prospects are to be achieved.
Changes from the September 1 forecasts to the final estimates have averaged
24 million bushels over the past decede--renging from negligible to 68
million bushels.

Prolonged hot and dry weather in eastern, central and southern Texas
reduced yields. ‘The important High Plains had adequate moisture for
drylend sorghum during much of the growing season. Irrigated acreage in
Texas 1s in good to excellent condition. Prospects are good to excellent
in the Central Great Plains with record yield prospects in Kansas and
Nebraska. Soil moisture was short in south central South Dakota during
August sharply reducing production prospects.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 1h - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


POTATOES, IRISH - Continued

~~ ~ Acreage weld per acre, -~- Production <==
Seasonal group ~ Hprvestea Wi  Tnaa-: 2 Indi~; : Indi-
and State : i967 > 1968 cated:1967 : 1968 : cated: 1967 : 1968 : cated
we eee eee weed MM 31960 bt bone
+ 1,000 sexes - ~ > Gb. ~~ = 1.000 ext. =
LATE_SUMMER: Cont.'
Va. > 1.2 1.0 9 80 80 85 96 80 6
W. Va. 5.3 5.2 3 67 7 80 355 390 392
N.C. = 1.0 9 8 120 140 145 220 126 16
Colo. 2 12.8 13.5 13.2 185 225 220 2,368 3,038 2,904
N. Mex, 3.1 4.30 2.9 200 180 190 620. TT 551
Wash, + 21.0 22,5 22.7 355 360 6,825 7,988 8,172
Calif. $9.6. _ 8.6 _ 1.2 300 350. 350 ~2,880_ 3, seen pba

Totel £ 125-2 _ 173.8 .320,3_ 221 _ 22 _ _ 25 28,640 29,052 29,479 _
Maine 2158.0 155.0 158.0 238 235 20 37,604 36,425 37,920
N. H. ' 12 1.0 «9 210 230 230 252 230 207
vt. > 1,6 1.5 1.4 180 190 185 288 285 259
Mass, > 64 5.6 5.1 190 185 185 1,216 1,036 uh
R. I. : 6,0 5.6 5.3 190 225 245 1,140 1,260 1,298
Conn. > 6,3 5.7 5.2 215 220 230 (1,354 1,254 1,196
N. Y.cL. Ie 2 31.6 27.7 3/26.2 235 265 270 «7,426 7,340 3/7,07H

Upstate + 36.0 35.5 35.5 245 235 235 8,820 8,342 8, 3h2
Pa. 3 38,0_ _ 37.0_ 35.5 240_ _205_ _ 230_ _9.120_ _7.585_ _83165_

8 Bastern-Fall : 285.2 274.6 273.1 236 232. _ 23- S1.220 83.137 65,405_

Ohio > 12.30 212.3 11.0 205 210 2,522 2,583 2,200
Ind, : 6.5 5.8 509 300 235 250 1,950 1,363 z 475
Mich, 2 33.0 29.0 29.7 215 225 235 7,095 6,525 6,
Wis. 2 39.5 38.5 37.0 238 230 220 «9,401 «8,855 8,140
Minn. : 98.0 87.0 93.0 120 140 135 11,760 12,180 12,555
N, Dak. $120,0 108.0 112.0 119 1h5 125 14,280 15,660 14,000
S, Dak, 5.9 5.4 5.0 100 115 ne 621 Pe
Nebr. tL 748 _ 7,0. _ 6.9 230. 260. _ 2 1,820_

8 Centreal-Fall *_323.0_ _293,0_ 300.5 +B. “2. nets Tgigge & 19.607 ices
Mont. > B44 8, 8.4 185 1,512 1,554
Idaho-10 S.W. Co. ? 31.0 29,0 30,0 00 21 300 9,300 77830 9,000

-Other Co. : 273.0 265.0 280.0 200 195 205 54,600 51,675 57,400
Wyo. > 344 3.8 3.6 170 160 160 578 608 576
Colo. + 33.6 34.5 39.0 275 2ho 250 9,2h0 8,280 9,750
Utah UT 6.7 77 190 160 390 1,463 1,072) (1,463
Nev. -T Uf 275 275 YY 2 138 v/
Wash, 43.0 41.5 48.0 355 390 390 15,265 16,185 18,720
Oreg, “Malheur Co, * 20.5 16.5 15.0 285 255 285 5,842 4,208 4,275
“Other Co. ¢ 28,5 30.0 3 260 260 250 Me L B00 8,625
Calif. #_ 30,7. _ 2721 27.8 _300_ _305_ _ 270.
9 Western-Fall + _480.5 eZ gh,0_ 239 _ 232 24h Le Be woe ae
4 088.8 ~ 9 067.6 ark 231,22! a 2, 899
Total Fan oe om A093, 2 PIPL rat p0,90 a
257 7.3 ens. ely 305, 334 305,905
a = | en aD ~~ QQ 28 —-~ — 294512 Le

4X
Estimates discontinued. hes

vested because of economic conditions (1,000 cwt.):
down between late summer and fall based on 1966-68 percentage harvested before and

after October 1.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969

- 56 -

not include the Fotloning quantities not har-

1967-Alabama, 78. 3/ Break-

Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


State

N.C.
S.C.
Ga.
Pla.

Miss.

2/ Budded, grafted, or topworked varieties.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 5h Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20250

OFFICIAL BUSINESS

POSTAGE & FEES PAD
‘United Stetes Degertmant of Agriculture

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 60 -

Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA

9U.8, GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 394-226 (SR5-42)


New York 3 158,000 116,000 120,000
New Jersey : 1,040 870 1,200
Pennsylvania : 46,500 37,400 32,000
Ohio : 15,500 10,000 15,000
Michigan : 39,000 23,000 50,000
Missouri : 900 3,750 4,000
North Carolina : 1,600 2,000 2,200
South Carolina : 3,450 4,000 4,000
Georgia : 1,200 1,420 1,400
Arkansas : 7,100 8,500 9,000
Arizona : 14,300 13,600 16,500
Washington : 73,600 3,500 70,000
California, all : 2,700,000 3,255,000 3,520,000
Wine varieties : 630,000 650,000 770,000
Table varieties : 435,000 470,000 550,000
Raisin varieties : 1,635,000 2,135,000 2,200,000
Raisins 1/ : 181, 000 262,000 bleed
Not dried 3 884,000 1,025,000 coiled

4 Dried basis: 1 ton of raisins is equivalent to 4.2% tons of fresh grapes for

1968 and 4.15 tons for 1967.

CRANBERRIES
: Production
State Patt cccs TTT Teresa
: 1967 : 1968
wee eee woe ee bee b-- 22
3 - + - - Barrels - - - +
Massachusetts : 573,000 660,000 800,000
New Jersey : 157,000 155,000 147,000
Wisconsin Hy 470,000 438,000 486,000
Weshington : 139,000 163,000 130,000
Oregon : 65,300 51,800 60,000
5 States t 1,404, 300 1,467, 800 1,623,000

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 52° Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


pecan areas escaped damage from the hurricane. However, dry weather
resulted in small sizes. Oklahoma's prospects are generally good compared
with last year's near failure. Drought during July and August resulted

in heavy shedding and limited sizing. Texas growers expect the 1969 crop
to be much below last year's record large crop. The crop is quite spotty,
prospects are good in the Red River Valley and parts of the Edward's
Plateau, but are generally poor in other major producing areas.

CRANBERRIES: The 1969 cranberry crop is forecast at a record 1.6 million
barrels. This is almost 11 percent above last year and 16
percent above 1967. This forecast is based on mid-August conditions--the
basis for the August 19 release. Larger crop prospects in Massachusetts,
Wisconsin and Oregon more than offset declines in New Jersey and Washington.

The Massachusetts crop at 800,000 barrels is 21 percent above 1968.
Bloom was heavy and set was good, Production in New Jersey is expected
to totel 147,000 barrels, 5 percent below last year. Late spring frosts
caused much damage, particularly on higher ground and dry bogs. Wisconsin's
crop is forecast at 486,000 berrels, 11 percent above last year. Cran-
berry growth was delayed by a cold, wet spring but the set is good.
Washington's crop at 130,000 barrels is 20 percent below 1968. Bloom was
unusually heavy but poor pollination weather was generally responsible
for the reduced prospects. Oregon's production is forecast at 60,000
barrels, almost 16 percent above last year. With cool wet weather, vine
growth has been excellent.

HOPS: U.S. hop production is forecast at 41,968,000 pounds, 4 percent
below last year and 15 percent below 1967.

The quantity of hops evaileble for market in 1969 will be governed by
regulations issued under Federal. Marketing Order Number 991. Quantities
not marketable under these regulations may be placed in a reserve pool,
left unharvested, or destroyed.

In Washington, yields from early harvested yards have been disappointing
and extremely variable, caused by a number of factors--cool August weather,
red spider infestation, and a windstorm August 24. Most Washington
growers had picked about a third of their acreage by September 1. Picking
in some yards started August 12 but harvest was not general until August 18.
Except for a severe windstormon August 24, harvest weather has been
ideal. In Oregon, early variety yields fell short of expectations but Brewers
Gold variety appears heavy on yards not yet picked. Harvest is underway in
Idaho and early clusters are yielding well. In California red spiders
remain a problem, but the crop is generally of good quality. Picking will
be finished by mid-September.

POTATOES: The 1969 fall potato production, based on September 1 condition,
is placed at 231,899,000 cwt., 5 percent above the

1968 harvest and slightly above the crop harvested in 1967. Larger

production than in 1968 in the western and eastern fall States more than

offset a decline in the central States. Idaho, Washington, end Colorado

contributed to the much larger crop in the western States and Maine

to the increase in the east.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 24 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


a he Pes Pore wo BL > Pratuckian ee

: : Prelim=: : Prelim-
2 : : inary : 1967; 1968; inary
er ae |: <: ne a re 1969 _
vote - > > 4000 tons - - -
1.40 332 332 34
1.45 138 126 3
1.70 584 556 534
1.75 LT 169 158
1.80 17 18 16
1.75 8 116 110
1.85 2,270 2, 1g 2,11
1.90 117 no
~R-- 4 --ER -- 398. pee. 2
1.80 2,162 1,966
1.90 uae 736 756
2.00 895 900 882
1.55 478 510 499
—— 280 — — 1.800, 908 908
1,65 870 87h 1,044
2,20 Ly 4Bh 1,385 1,404
1.65 1,938 2,038 2,038
Nebr. 1.60 1.40 1.50 83 13 62
Kans, ~ 60 165 2B 109 Mo BL
Del. 2.10 1.75 1.90 38 RR 3
Ma. 2 1.95 1.90 1.75 45 405 369
Va. : 1.50 1.85 1.80 825 1,079 1,060
W. Va. : 1.50 1.50 1,50 603 59T 585
N.C. te ld a Bk 255, 258
Ry. 2 "1.80 . 1.75 7264 3,45 1,458
Tenn. : 1.65 1.50 1.55 850 6 1,028
Ala. 2 L.4o 1.25 1.30 63 58
Mies. 2 1.50 1.65 1.35 195 214 181
Ark, tL 152 TO 2 2 Ip. 246 ---
ont. : 1.65 1.65 1.65 io 469 Bis)
Idaho 1655 1.40 1.55 186 185 194
Wyo. : 1,30 1.10 1.05 239 190 182
Colo. > 155 1.55 2.65 386 363 436
N. Mex. > 1,70 1.65 1.30 32 28 22
Utah : 1475 1.65 1.65 86 p 81
Nev, 2 1.25 1.20 1.40 64 60 7
Wash. 2 1,95 2,00 2.00 ws 456 he
Oreg tee wte8O 22080 28S 86 ES “se
i Sn 1; Se ee fs ee =A

vy Excludes sweetclover and lespedega hay.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1965) - he Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


PERCENT
OF NORMAL

80 and over £23 Good . 7,

65 to 80 fair

50 to 65 B88 Poor

35 to 50 (EBS Very poor
Under 35 MMM Near faiture

Usd, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NEG, SRS217-60(9) STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICR

FEED CROP PROSPECTS*
September 1, 1968

Good to excellent
Fair

BB Poor “RELATIVE CONDITIONS OR

EB Very poor PROSPECTS AS INDICATED BY
‘REPORTS FROM CROP CORRE-
‘SPONDENTS ON “ALL CROPS* Ps
Us 5) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NEG, 3R5217~08(9) STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE

5


SPRING WHEAT OTHER THAN DURUM

—"pishels ~~ ~ = ="2000 bushels ~~ -

Wisconsin : 31.0 30.0 32.0 558 510 ohh
Minnesota : 32.0 33.0 30.0 30, 720 30,096 21,900
North Dakota : 22.0 26.5 28.0 123,420 , 112,056
South Dakota : 2h.0 23.0 18.5 39,552 34, 868 21,590
Montana : 18.0 22.0 25.0 30, 366 31, 548 26,525
Idaho : 48.5 4h.o 46.0 14,550 10,824 9,154
Wyoming > 2h.0 21.0 21.0 546 504
Colorado : 23.0 25.0 25.0 667 a5 800
Utah : 45.5 42.0 43.0 1,866 1,554 1,548
Nevada : 50.0 50.0 300 150 300
Weshington 25.0 21.0 4,686 2,775 5,985
Oregon 20 2600 0 0. 6

United States ‘ 26.4 26.6 29,131 244,098 202,549

~ > > 2,000 bushels - - ~

Minnesota : 35.0 34.0 3h

0 2,205 2,788 2,686

North Dakota =: 2h.0 28.0 32.5 54,888 81,956 89,408
South Dakota : 28.0 27.0 20.0 4 koh 4,833 4,660
Montana : 19.0 21.0 27.0 4,560 7,665 7,398
California 3.61.0. _ _ 65.0, So 366_ 5 27o
United States eke. a7 4 31.2 66,443, 97,69T 104, hea

WHEAT: Production by classes, for the United States

1967 : 706,279 273,738 230,061 66,443 245,861 1,522,382
1968 : 799,618 228,211 230,001 97,697 214,906 1,570,433
1969 Lf : 787,814 195,729 186,414 loh,ko2 182,568 1,456,947

1/ Indicated September 1, 1969.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 ~ 35 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA



The Nation's crop, excluding California Clingstones used mostly for can~
ning, is expected to total 1,997 million pounds, This is 6 percent high-
er than in 1968.

California's expected production of Clingstone peaches at 1,778 mil-
lion pounds is 4 percent above last year, Temperatures were above normal
during August causing the fruit to mature rapidly with smaller size.
Picking of the late varieties is in full swing. The harvest of Freestone
peaches, forecast at 480 million pounds, is nearly completed, Freestone
peach production is 4 percent below last year but 17 percent above 1967.
The harvest of Washington's short peach crop, forecast at 10 million
pounds, is nearly completed,

Colorado production prospects declined during August. The current es-
timate of 29 million pounds is down 6 million pounds from a month earlier.
Harvest in Colorado's Western Slope reached full swing during August and
was nearly completed by September 1, The harvest of the Michigan crop
is well underway with good quality.

In New Jersey, losses were heavy through mid-August as a result of
excessive rains. Quality improved as dry weather prevailed during the
remainder of the month. Harvest of the Bleke variety was completed in
Southern Jersey by late August. Pennsylvania's above average crop was
in full swing by mid-August. Peach size and quality are good,

In the South Atlantic States, harvest was virtually finished by
September 1.

PBARS: Harvest of the Pacific Coast Bartlett pear crop is practically

complete with pick-out estimated at 492,000 tons, up 6 percent
from last year, California growers accounted for 70 percent of the
total tonnage with the remaining 30 percent about equally divided be~
tween Oregon and Weshington,

Production of pears other than Bartlett in the West Coast States
is expected to totel 148,000 tons, or 29 percent more than last year.
Oregon's crop of 92,000 tons is being harvested, Growers are fearful
of a picker shortage. Fruit is maturing rapidly, In Washington, August
weather favored size and finish of winter pears. Harvest of D’Anjou
pears started about mid-August in the Lower Yakima Valley and had begun
in the Upper Velley by the end of the montn. A severe wind storm on
August 24 blew some pears off trees, Damage appeared particularly
heavy under the Bose trees. Production from the Wenatchee area is ex-
pected to be about half as large as last year, Harvest is underway, In
California, picking of Hardy pears is complete, and-most of the fruit
sold for processing. Some early fall and winter varieties are being
harvested, and most of the fruit is meeting minimum requirements for
fresh market. In the other western States-Colorado, Idaho, Utah-pear
harvest is complete.

Michigan growers vere picking early maturing varieties at the end
of August. Fruit size is below normal because of moisture shortage
during August but size.of the late varieties is normal, New York's
crop is of good size and quality, and harvest was underway the last
half of August.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 21 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


SWEETPOTATOES: Production of sweetpotatoes is forecast at 14,193,000 cwt.,
3 percent more than the 13,763,000 cwt. harvested in 1968.

August weather was generally favorable. Estimated yield per acre on

September 1 was equal to or higher than on August 1 for all States

except New Jersey and Georgia. Digging the early planted crop is under~

way in most areas and is expected to become general by mid-September.

The Louisiana harvest is nearing completion on early plantings but digging

has been slowed by dry weather. Harvesting was relatively light on the

Eastern Shore of Virginia during August, but is expected to increase by

mid-September. The California harvest was underway in August and is ex~

pected to increase to peak activity in October.

PASTURES: Pastures for the Nation as a whole were fair on September 1.
The reported condition at T7, equaled the 1958-67 average for
the date but was 4 points below a year ago and 5 points below August 1,

1969. The 10-year average shows a decline of only 1 point during August.

August temperatures were below normal in the southeastern quarter
of the Nation. Much of the Southwest and North had above-normal tem-
peratures. Rainfall was generally above normal in the South Central and
Southeastern areas where hurricane Camille brought heavy rains in mid-

August. In much of the West and North Central areas, August rainfall was

below normal.

All States in the North Atlantic Region reported pasture condition
of 84 or above on September 1, Reported condition for the date was
above average, and above a month ago and a year ago, except in New York,

down 3 points from August 1 to 87.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 27 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA



and Plum production in Michigan, Idaho, Washington and Oregon
is expected to be 77,000 tons, slightly above last month's forecast, ..
nearly double the small 1968 crop and about 6 percent above 1967.. In
Michigan soil moisture became short in August. Fruit size is smaller
than normal in southwest areas where heavy production is expected this
year. In Idsho harvest of early prunes was complete by the end of
August, and harvest of late prunes was expected to be active by September
2. In Washington picking of prunes for freeh merket was virtually over
by September 1. Processing prunes were still on the trees, but picking
was expected to be general by September 4. In oregon harvest is active--
production is "spotty" in the two largest producing Willemette Valley
counties.

OLIVES: The California olive crop is growing well with generally favorable
weather, Set varies between trees and localities; some trees

are carrying excessive loads while others are light. Harvest of canning

fruit is expected to begin tefore mid-September in earliest localities.

ALMONDS: Celifornia almond growers expect to harvest a record high crop

in 1969--108,000 tons (in shell) --45 percent larger than
last year. Harvest was underway by September 1 and both quality and
size were good. Avgust temperatures aided hull cracking and curing.

EILBERTS: Filbert production in Oregon and Washington is forecast at
7,300 tons, down 4 percent from last year's crop and 3 per~
cent below the 1967 crop.

WALNUES: Production of walnuts in California and Oregon is forecast at

103,800 tons, 9 percent above 1968 and 36 percent higher than
1967. In California, the crop has developed well and size is above
average. A problem of dark kernels has been noted in Tulare County, but
full extent of demage is not known at this time.

PECANS: ‘The 1969 pecan crop is forecast at 230 million pounds, 20. per-

cent more than last year. All States except Florida, Texas and
New Mexico expect to harvest more pecans than last. year. Substantially
larger crops are in prospect for Georgie, Oklahoma and Louisiana, more
than offsetting a sharp decline in Texas.

In Georgia, spring weather favored a good set and abundant moisture
since early July has resulted in good nut size. Prospects are less
favorable for Stuarts than for the other improved varieties. In Alabama,
hurricane Camille damaged trees in Mobile and Beldwin counties. Many
trees were uprooted and limb breakage was heavy. Alabama's growers
expected to harvest an umusually large crop prior to the hurrinane, but
losses in two of the leading counties reduced the crop substantially.
Mississippi also suffered extensive damage from hurricane Cemille,
where in some areas hit by the hurricane 50 percent of the trees were
uprooted, Most of Mississippi's 1969 crop will be in the Delta where
erop prospects are excellent. Louisiana's leading

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 = 23 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA



State : i967 : 1968 ; inary + i967 : 1968 inary
fo.n--i---.-! 2. a t- e 2 DG_--
Bushelg- * - - > 2,000 bushels - - ~
a) 54.0 1 1,664 1,782
ree ho.0 e "ooh, 20
59.0 56.0 22, 308 2h, 780 21,392
47.0 38.0 473 S17 380
Ze48- - ~ 20:0_ _ _ 20,250 _ _ _ 26,T12 _ _ 22,900 _
=) 56:0 oh, 45,078 33,2
63.0 60.0 13,152 21,735 19,260
66,0 €2.0 43,848 49,896 45 446
59.0 54.0 2h, 486 32,981 2h, 732
O90 P.0_ — — WDATL — ~ — 106,079 _ _ 101,200 _
60.0 ) 157,232 183,180 ~ ~ 181,950
60.0 4.0 101, 370 120, 460 88,266
45.0 37.0 8, 542 11,340 8,399
49,0 rae €2,974 103, 390 149,415
45.0 co) 107, 62 106, 065 106,832
26.5 45.0 21,010 12,800 26,100
Bd. - ~ 0. - - - SG ~~ - - 980 S318
Me) 48.0 1h
54.0 48.0 1,200 1,674 1,440
48,0 49.0 2,860 2,640 2,646
44,0 43.0 615 TOW. 602
49,0 49.0 6,532 6,811 6,811
39.5 45.0 3,420 3,200 3,465
i2,0 4T.0 3,500 3,780 4,230
Yoo 50) hor O95
40.0 42.0 760 880 798
41,0 Uh. 1,845 1,763 1,892
35,0 36.0 1,050 980 1,080
55.0 53.0 3,300 3,025 3,180
60,0 67.0 4,307 4, 080 4,556
38.0 Lh.o 1,558 1,140 1,320
34.0 40.0 3,360 4,488 6,160
34.0 . 36.0. _ _ _ 6 615 _ _ _ 19,82 _ _ ph, 768 _
40.0 45.0 1S) 1,280 13,095
52,0 53.0 2,976 3, 848 6,254
Wyo. : 44.0 45.0 k1.o O48 3,465 3,362
Colo. 43.5 39.5 42.0 2,610 2, 80h 3,948
Utah : 61,0 52.0 5h.o 1,282 1,092 1,188
Nev. : 50.0 40,0 45.0 50 80 135
Wash. : 45.0 46,0 55.0 1,665 2,300 4,125
Oreg. : 40.0 4h, 51.0 3, 760 4,532 5,763
Calif. t- ADO ~~ — 53.0. M0. 3999 405 _ _ _ 4 800
U.S. 5 49.3 5305 5.1 709,196 929;52% 938,153

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 36- Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


SUGARBEETS: Sugarbeet prospects declined slightly in August but prospects
for a record crop continue. Production is forecast at 27.7

million tons--9 percent above last year's record crop and 44 percent

more than 1967. Changes between September 1 forecasts and final

production have averaged 0.7 million tons for the past decade, ranging

from no change to 1.5 million tons.

Hot, ary weather with below normal August rainfall reduced yield
prospects in Ohio, Michigan and North Dakota. ‘The Kansas crop declined
slightly because ofslow development, Soil moisture supplies are becoming
short in sugarbeet growing areas of the North Central States and rainfall
during the coming month will be critical in crop development. Irrigation
water is adequate throughout the West. Warm, dry weather prevailed over
much of the West in August=-aiding growth and development. The crop
remains in good to excellent condition throughout irrigated areas.

Harvest of Arizona's fall-planted crop was completed about mid-August.
Harvest of spring-planted sugarbeets is underway in the San Joaquin Valley
of Californie and just starting in the Salinas Valley. Digging.in other
States is expected to begin in late September and become general in
October.

SUGARCANE: Expectations for the 1969 sugarcane crop remained unchanged

from a month earlier. Production of sugarcane for sugar
and seed is expected to total 23.1 million tons--7 percent below 1968
and 13 percent below the 1967 production. ‘The indicated average yield
per acre of 43.4 tons is above the 41.0 tons per acre in 1968 and the
1967 average yield of 42.5 tons.

Meinlend sugarcane continued to progress well. Florida has ample
moisture. In Louisiana the crop was slowed by moisture shortages early
in the month, but recent rains have accelerated growth. Hurricane
“Camille'caused little or no damage. Harvest of Hawaii sugarcane
progressed on schedule during August and soil moisture is adequate in all
areases

TQBACCO: Combined production of all types of tobacco is forecast at

1,829 million pounds es of September 1--16 million below the
outlook @ month earlier. Flue-cured virtually accounted for ell the
reduction with only minor changes occurring among other classes. Last
year, total leaf production was about 1,712 million pounds and was
1,968 million in 1967. Differences between September forecasts and final
estimates during 1959-68 averaged 89 million pounds--from 15 million in
1958 to 160 million in 1952. A yield of 1,982 pounds per acre is indicated,
compared with 1,945 last season.

Production of flue-cured tobacco is estimated at 1,098 million pounds,
& drop of 18 million in August. Nearly complete sales of type 14 showed
a smaller outturn for that belt than earlier expected, and growers' reports

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 186 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


pects during August. As of September 1, total tonnage is expected to be
11 percent more than last year and 26 percent above 1967. California's
plums and prunes are the only deciduous fruits expected to drop below
last year. Production of the eight major fruits forecast to date is
xpected to total 10.5 million tons. Apples, grapes and peaches account
for 85 percent of that tonnage. Prospects are for 21 percent more apples,
8 percent more grapes and 5 percent more peaches than last year.

Peach harvest is virtually complete in the southern States and well
advanced in the North Atlantic and Central States. In the west, harvest
of late Clingstone varieties is in full swing, picking of Freestones is
nearly complete. Apple harvest is underway on a limited scale in most
States and activity is expected to increase seasonally this month.

Grape harvest is active in California, where laying of raisine is expected
to peak early in September. Picking Bartlett pears is complete in the
West Coast States and other varieties are in various stages of harvest in
all States. Sweet and tart cherries were completed early in August.
Cranberries are progressing well and production is expected to be 11 per~
cent above last year. Only a few late-variety plums remain to be harvested
in California, and prune harvest is active in all areas. In other prune
and plum producing Stetes,--Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Michigan harvest
is active.

The Nation's production of edible tree nuts is expected to be 22
percent above last year. The almond crop is the largest of record.
Twenty percent more pecans and 9 percent more walnuts are in prospect.

INDEX NUMBERS OF CROP PRODUCTION AND YIELD
UNITED STATES, 1960-69 (1957-59=100)

i Food ‘Sugar ‘ . 011
: : grains'crops +Cotton: Tobacco * crops : Wa
1960 : us 102 «116s 104 106
: 106 u5 16 119 121 109
: 98 nig 12. 134 122 113
: 102 253. 1250135 128 117
: ny 155 12h 129 128 ny
: 117 138 «121107 153 123
966 : i no 110 118 137 78 109 164 121
4967 : U7 leh 115 135 137 6 lib 170 12k
1968 7% : lg 18 nb 141. 162 88 99 188 128
igsgl/ : 1200 1:8 n3 130 115 90 106 188 130

wee ee bee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee --

Vy Includes vegetables, fruits, nuts, and some other crops not in separate groups
shown, and farm gardens.

Computed from yields.of 18 field crops per acre harvested and yields of 10
fruit crops per acre of bearing age combined in proportion to their relative
values during the 1957-59 period.

Preliminary.

LY Indicated.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 = 10 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


N.Y. , TT.0 72.0 be) 22,258 16,920 19,327
Neg. 7 88.0 67.0 95-0 6, 336 B77 a 49
Pe. > BBD — ~ TR8 — — EEO - — BADB. = 3B
Chio : 17.0 84.0 81.0 2h2,25 “Beret 557
Ind. : 82.0 85.0 9h.0 441, 32h, ab, 339 451,200
Tl. ; 100.0 89.0 96-0 1,078,800 943,296
Mich, : 65.0 76.0 70.0 91,455 reat 87, 710
Wis. we 00.0 _ _ 93.0 73-2. THEW -- Pate ~~ 22 B_
Minn. : 72.0 81. 70-0 355,896 60, 369 292,740
Towa : 88.5 93.0 86.0 986, 332 301, 728 808 ,830
Mo. : 9.0 83.0 69.0 202,101 2h5, 514 191,889
N. Dek, : 42.0 49.0 35.0 5,880 6,468 3,745
B. Dek, : 38.0 46.0 46.0 93,024 Dea 105,938
Nebr. : 74.0 73.0 87.0 333,740 389,847
Kans. -Hg__ o_o. “Bom __ "Ron ~— — 0,783.
Del. : 73.0 49.0 70.0 15, 40: 13 11,620
Ma. : 2.0 66.0 7h.0 Wise 31,9 34,706
Va. : 73.0 TL.0 77-0 35,332 30,956 32,263
W. Va. : 64.0 54.0 62.0 3, 584 2,376 2,976
N.C. 2 76.0 60.0 72-0 104,956 80, 880 93,168
8. C, : 957.0 45,0 50.0 22,287 17,415 21,100
Ga. : Ey 10-0 35.0 bene 338 13385
Fla. p= 00-0 . — W200 _ _ 39.0. _ - 2Ps450_ 15,666 2th
ry. : 80.0 8 33° 93, 40 69, 366 et)
Tenn. : 357.0 47,0 47.0 44, 631 30,926 28,764
Ale, ee te) 32.0 30-0 37,840 22,016 18,
Miss 2: «(42.0 39.0 32.0 17,640 14,430 11,616
Ark. nA) 38.0 33-0 2,688 1,976 1,789
le. : 40.0 .o 28.0 6,280 5,063 4,004
Okla. : 40.0 64.0 60.0 1,080 3,840
Texas f= 30-50-82. 26S _ oboe
Vont. : 68.0 15.0 70-0 476
Idaho : 81.0 8.0 82.0 1,762 1,568 1, 80h
Wyo. : 70.0 70,0 55-0 1, 400 1,400 1,100
Colo. : 80.0 83.0 82.0 20, 720 20,428 22,796
N. Mex, 1 50.0 60.0 6.0 80 1,020 1,080
Ariz. 1 37.0 32.0 36-0 Sh 720
Wash, : 92.0 97.0 98-0 1,638 1,843 2,254
Oreg. : THO 77.0 78.0 616 ee
calif, r— OO __ 95.0 __ 909 18.1 = = ADIT ~~ _ 272820_
U. 8. > 78.6 78.5 78-8 4,760,076 4,374,840 4,312,267
CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 33 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA



POULTRY AND EGGS: The Nation's laying flock produced 5, 668
million eggs in August, 2 percent below

last month but slightly above a year earlier. Layers on hand during

August totaled 306.6 million, up slightly from last month but

virtually the same as a year ago,

Egg production was up 1] percent from a year earlier in the
South Atlantic, 3 percent in the North Atlantic and | percent in
the West. Production was down 6 percent in the West North
Central Region, 4 percent in the South Central and 3 percent

in the East North Central,

Layers on farms September | totaled 307, 6 million, com-
pared with 305.5 million on August 1 and 307,7 million on
September 1, 1968. Layer numbers were up 8 percent from
a year earlier in the South Atlantic and 1 percent in the North
Atlantic and West. Regional declines were:6 percent, West
North Central; 4 percent, East North Central; and 2 per-

cent in the South Central,

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969- 30- Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


CROP REPORT AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1969

Hot, dry weather across the Northern half of the Corn Belt and con-
tinued dry weather in most South Central States in August reduced crop
prospects slightly. However, total production was still expected to be a
record, according to the Crop Reporting Board.

The “all crops" production index declined one point in August to 120,
1 point (1 percent) above last year's record. Feed grain prospects im-
proved slightly during August but food grains and oilseeds declined 1 per-
cent. The composite index of yield per acre covering 28 leading crops
also declined 1 point during August, but at 130 was still a record high.

Milk and egg production in August were both slightly above a year
earlier. Output of summer fresh vegetables is expected to be 5 percent
less than in 1968, but fall potato production is 5 percent above last
year. Sweetpotato output is expected to be 3 percent more than 1968.
Total output of non-citrus fruit is forecast 11 percent more and edible
tree nuts 22 percent more than last year.

Feed Grains Tonnage Prospects Belcw Last Year

Production of the four feed grains is expected to total 167.0
million tons, slightly above month-earlier prospects. ‘The indicated total
is 1 percent less than last year and 5 percent below the record 1967
tonnage. Prospects for each of the feed grains except oats improved in
August. Record high yields per acre are in prospect for corn and barley.
Yields of sorghum grain are expected to be the second highest of record.

Feed crop prospects, as rated by crop reporters across the country,
are shown on page 5. Prospects are generally good to excellent except
in most of the South Central States and parts of the Western Corn Belt.
Two areas -- one in eastern Texas, Louisiana, and parts of Arkansas,
Oklahoma and Mississippi, and one in South Dakota and Nebraska -~ have
poor to very poor prospects. Areas showing only fair prospects are in
Wisconsin, Missouri, Tennessee, Alabaza and Georgia.

Food Grain Tonnage Down From Month Ago

Food grain production (wheat, rye and rice) is expected to total
49.2 million tons, 1 percent below a month earlier, and 7 percent below
last year's record output. Winter wheat yields in late States are turning
out better than expected but hot, dry weather reduced spring wheat yields
in some areas. As a result, the indicated production of winter and spring
wheat is forecast essentially the same as a month earlier, but 7 percent
below the record high 1968 output. Rice prospects declined 5 percent
during August to 91.9 million cwt., and is 13 percent below last year's
record high. If current prospects are realized, the crop will be the

second largest of record. Rye production is expected to be 38 percent
above last year.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 7 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


PASTURE FEED CONDITIONS*
September 1, 1969

PERCENT
(OF NORMAL

80 and over Good to excellent
65 to 80 ZZ Poor to fair
50 to 65 ERY Very poor
35 to 50 EBB} Severe drought ‘SAS REPORTED BY
Under 35 (Bl Extreme drought ‘CROP CORRESPONDENTS

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

ifm DERARTMENT. OF AGRICML TURE NEG. SRS 216-6949) STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE

PASTURE FEED CONDITIONS*
y September 1, 1968

PERCENT
‘OF NORMAL,

65 to 80 ZZ Poor to fair
$0 to 65 GRY Very poor
35 to 50 EMI Severe drought

‘AS REPORTED BY
CROP CORRESPONDENTS

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

U.S, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NEG. SRS 218-6019) STATISTICAL REPORTING SERVICE



indicated some reduction in types 12 and 13. Brightleaf production was
982 million pounds in 1968 and 1,263 million in 1967. Early September
indications are for an average yield of 1,894 pounds per acre versus
1,841 pounds in 1968.

Burley, forecast at 566 million pounds, is up fractionally from the
outlook a month earlier. Production last season totaled 563 million.
Remnants of hurricane "Camille" dumped considerable moisture into the
heart of the burley belt in lete August, breaking extended dry conditions
threatening the crop. About one-fifth of the crop had been cut by the
end of August. Yields are expected to average 2,384 pounds--slightly
above last year's 2,372 pounds. For Southern Maryland, type 32, poundage
is forecast at 31.9 million, unchanged from the previous month. A yield
of about 1,100 pounds per acre appears likely.

For fire~cured, 2 40.1 million pound crop was in prospect around
September 1, indicating en average yield of 1,692 pounds per acre. Last
year, 38.5 million pounds were produced. Production of dark air-cured
leaf, types 35-37, is an indicated 19.4 million pounds compared with
19.2 million in 1968. A yield of 1,734 pounds per acre would be 23 pounds
below the previous year's average.

In cigar areas, a 41.2 million pound filler crop is indicated, com-
pared with the 1968 estimate of 41.5 million. A yield of about 1,883
pounds per acre appears probable. Binder production, estimated at 16.0
million pounds, is 5 percent below the 1968 outturn. This season's type
51°55 average yield is presently placed at 1,824 pounds per acre. For
wrapper, the current 16.8 million pound estimate represents a crop 7
percent smaller than realized in 1968. Type 61-62 yields will average
around 1,494 pounds per acre according to September 1 reports.

APPLES: The U. S, apple crop is forecast at 6.6 billion pounds, 21 per~
cent above last year and 22 percent above 1967. In most States,
prospects were unchanged or improved from August 1.

In the East, production prospects are 17 percent above lest year
and 12 percent above 1967. In New England harvest of early varieties has
started, and McIntosh harvest is expected to begin about September 15.
Apples have good size and are beginning to color. In New York sizes are
good end color is coming on nicely in the Hudson Valley and Leake
Champlain areas. In the Lake Ontario area soil moisture is short and
apples have stopped sizing. Although size is normal, rain is needed in
this region for final development.

Harvest of McIntosh, major New York variety, will be general in the
Hudson Valley by September 10. ‘New Jersey growers picked miscellaneous
late summer varieties (Opelescent, some McIntosh and Lobo) in late August.
The release date for Red Delicious is September 3 in South Jersey. In
the Central area Red Delicious is expected in volume near mid-month,

and Golden Delicious harvest shortly after mid-month, followed by Stay-
man and Rome. In Pennsylvania, harvest of summer varieties progressed
well in August with a few fall varieties being picked near Labor Day.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 19- Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


Western States also showed declines but to a lesser extent. Pasture
feed condition improved in the North Atlantic and South Atlantic Re~
gions due to generally heavy rainfall during the month,

Production af all hay is forecast at 126.1 million tons~-only
slightly below the record production of 1967. Rains benefited the
Atlantic States and hay crops made additional growth. August wea~
ther was favorable for curing and harvesting hay, especially in the
North Central and Western Regions.

sbi ‘beet, 2 cli)

Dry pea prospects rose 2 percent during August to 4,9 million
cwt. Improved prospects in Idaho more than offeet a decline in
Washington, Total production is expected to be 30 percent above 1968.
Dry beans were forecast at 18.9 million cwt., down 6 percent from a
month earlier, although 7 percent above a year ago. Most of the
August decline occurred in Michigan, major producing State.

Indicated production of all types of tabacco on September 1
was down 1 percent from a month earlier. Flue -cured accounted for
most of the reduction. Total production is expected to be 7 per-
cent more than last year but 7 percent less than 1967,

Despite a slight decline in sugarbeet prospects during August, a
record crop is expected, Production is forecast at 27.7 million tons-~
9 percent above last year’s record crop, and 44 percent more than in
1967. Production of sugarcane for suger and seed is expected to totel
23,1 million tons, 7 percent below a year earlier, and 13 percent below
1967. The September 1 forecast is the same as a month earlier,

ables-~More ti

Supplies of fresh summer vegetables (excluding melons) are 5
percent less than last year, and early fall vegetables 4 percent Jess.
Larger crops than in 1968 are expected for. summer eggplant, garlic,
lettuce and early fall smap beans. Smaller crops than last year are
expected for summer cabbage, carrots, celery, cucumbers, onions, green
peppers, tomatoes, snap beans, celery, and early fall cabbage, carrots,
lettuce, and tomatoes. Prospective production of the principal vege~
table crops for processing is nearly a fourth less than last year.

The important fall potato crop is forecast 5 percent above a
year ago, and slightly above 1967 output. Increases from last year
are expected in both the aastern and western fall~producing States
but production in the central States is expected to be less than @
year ago. Sweetpotato prospects improved slightly and output is now
expected to be 3 percent above 1968,

oh uit a 1b_ Cro} bY

The Nation's deciduous fruit crops in various stages of de~
velopment and harvest continued to show favorable production pros-

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 “97 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


The 1969 fall acreage for harvest is placed at 1,067,600 acres,
slightly lower than the 1,070,000 acres estimated in July. In 1968,
1,030,300 acres were harvested and in 1967 acreage was 1,088,600. The
yield is forecast at 217 cwt., 3 cwt. above 1968 and 5 cwt. above 1967.

The indicated production in the 8 eastern States, at 65,405,000 ewt.,
is 3 percent above 1968 but 3 percent below 1967. In Maine, growing con-
ditions have generally favored development. Killing of vines started in
late August, and a few acres were harvested, but general harvest is not
expected until late September or early October. In other New England
States, except Vermont, yields are expected to be equal to or better than
1968, somewhat partially offsetting smaller acreage in these States. On
Long Island and Upstate New York, conditions have generally favored growth
although in Steuben County, August was on the dry side. In Pennsylvania,
despite August dryness, potatoes developed well. Harvest of early varie-
ties is well underway and some Katahdins and Kennebecs have been harvested.

In the 8 central fall States, the expected production of 47,625,000
cwt. is 4 percent less than quantities harvested in 1968 and 1967. The
larger production for Indiana, Michigan and Minnesota is more than offset
by smaller crops indicated for the other States. In Ohio, rain caused
damage to considerable acreage. In Wisconsin, July was too wet and August
was too dry for good development. Prospects by fields vary widely. In
the Red River Valley of Minnesota and North Dakota, August was dry. Rain
in the Valley in early September should be beneficial. Good yields are
indicated in Nebraska.

Prospective production of 118,869,000 cwt. in the 8 western States is
11 percent above the 1968 harvest and 4 percent above 1967. Production in
all States except Wyoming and California is expected to be larger than in
1968. Production in Idaho is expected to total 66,400,000 ewt., about 28
percent of the U. $. fall crop. In 1968, the production was 59,505,000
ewt. and 63,900,000 ewt. in 1967. Conditions have favored growth in Idaho.
The crop in Colorado developed well throughout the growing season. The crop
in Washington developed well during August. A good crop is expected in
Malheur County, Oregon but scattered frost in both the Klamath Basin and
central areas in August cut the potential yield. In California, freezing
temperatures occurred in the Tulelake area in early August. Frosts also
occurred during the last week of August. These low temperatures caused
variable amount of damage by fields. Prospects for the Tulelake area are
the lowest for several years. In other areas of California, the crop
made good development during August.

Production in the late summer States is estimated at 29,479,000 cwt.,
down slightly from a month earlier and 1 percent below the 1968 level of
29,852,000 cwt. The 1969 production comes from ‘the September 1 revised
acreage for harvest of 120,300 acres and an average yield of 245 ewt.
per acre.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 25 = Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA



Release:
September 10, 1969
3:00 P,M, EDT

UNITED STATES CROP SUMMARY AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1969

Corn production, forecast at 4,3 billion bushels, is 1 percent less than 1968
and 9 percent below 1967.

Soybean production is placed at 1.1 billion bushels, 1 percent below last
month, 2 percent less than 1968, but 8 percent above 2 years earlier.

All Wheat production is estimated at 1,5 billion bushels, 7 percent below
1968 and 4 percent less than 1967,

Oat production estimate of 938 million bushels is down 4 percent from last
month, but 1 percent above a year earlier and 19 percent more than

1967,

Sorghum Grain production is forecast at a record high 758 million bushels,
3 percent higher than last year's crop, and slightly above 1967,

Hay production at 126 million tons, is 1 percent above a year ago, but
fractionally below 2 years earlier,

Fall Potato crop is forecast at 232 million cwt., 5 percent above 1968 and
slightly above 1967,

September | Farm Stocks of Soybeans will be re~
leased in the Soybean Stocks in All Positions report
to be issued September 24,

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Statistical Reporting Service Crop Reporting Board
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CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969


estimates have averaged nearly 17 million bushels, ranging from 2 million
to 42 million bushels. Yield per acre of all wheat is expected to average
30.6 bushels, a new record and well above the 1968 yield of 28.4 bushels.

WINTER WHEAT; Production of winter wheat is estimated at 1,150 million

bushels, up slightly from August 1 but down 6 percent
from last year's record large crop. Yields in Montana, Oregon, and Idaho
were unchanged from last month but improved slightly in Washington.
Harvesting conditions were nearly ideal in all these States. By
September 1, 85 percent of Montana's winter wheat was harvested compared
to 70 percent a year earlier. Idaho's harvest was just past the half-
way mark. Combining was virtually completed in Oregon and Washington.
The winter wheat estimating period extends to September 1 in Montana,
Idaho, Washington, and Oregon; for all other States estimates are
carried forward from August 1.

DURUM WHEAT: Durum wheat production is forecast at a record 104.4
million bushels, up slightly from the August 1 forecast
of 104.2 million. This year's crop is 7 percent above the 1968 crop
and 57 percent above 1967 crop. Expected yield is a record 31.2
bushels per acre, compared with 27.4 last year and 24.1 in 1967.

Hot, dry August weather hastened maturity of North Dakota’s
durum and enabled combining to proceed rapidly. The crop was 62
percent combined by September 2 compared with only 20 percent a year
earlier and the average of 69 percent. The Montana harvest proceeded
rapidly with favorable weather and was past the half-way mark on ~
September 1. Yields in North Dakota and Montana were above the August
forecast but were lower in the other producing States. ‘The South
Dakota harvest was complete by the end of the third week of August. Hot,
dry weather reduced yields sharply from earlier expectations.

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

indicated at 202.5 million bushels, 2 percent
below the August 1 forecast and 17 percent below the 1968 crop.
Yield per acre is at a record 26.6 bushels compared with 26.4 last
year and 23.5 in 1967.

August weather favored harvesting but the crop was later than
normal in several major growing areas. North Dakota harvest proceeded
rapidly under favorable weather conditions and was 77 percent complete
by September 2 compared with 39 percent a year ago and the average of
81 percent. South Dakota harvest was complete by the end of the third
week of August. In Minnesota, combining was 90 percent complete compared
to a normal of 65 percent. Hot, dry weather in late July and early
August reduced yield prospects in both Minnesota and South Dakota. The
Montana crop was 55 percent harvested, about 10 days behind normal with
yields above earlier expectations.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 -12- Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


CORN FOR GRAIN: Production of corn for grain is forecast at 4.3 billion

bushels as of September 1, 1969, virtually unchanged
from a month earlier, and is 1 percent less than the 1968 production,
and 9 percent below the record 1967 crop. The expected average yield
for 1969 is a record 78.8 bushels per acre, exceeding last year's yield
by 0.3 bushel and is 0.2 bushel above the previous high of 78.6 bushels
in 1967. Changes in production forecasts between September 1 and final
éstimates have averaged 106 million bushels over the past eight years~-
from 27 to 261 million bushels.

Conditions were favorable during August over most of the southern
half of the Corn Belt but dry weather reduced yield prospects in the
northern half. The prospective yield in Ohio declined 1 bushel per acre
from a month earlier as a result of a long dry spell in the major’ corn
producing area. Expected yield in Indiana is unchanged from a month ago
and at 94 bushels per acre equals the record set in 1965.

Dry weather also affected parts of Iowa and Illinois but adequate
soil moisture and good growing conditions over most of these States pushed
expected yields up from a month earlier. An estimated 96 bushels per acre
in Illinois is 1 bushel per acre above last month, and 7 bushels above
last year, but 4 bushels below the record 100 bushels in 1967. Prospective
Iowa corn yield of 86 bushels is 2 bushels higher than was indicated a
month earlier but 7 bushels below last year's record. Yield records are
forecast for Kansas and Nebraska. A prospective yield of 87 bushels per
acre in Nebraska is 7 bushels above the 1966 record. Development in the
Corn Belt ia near normal in the east, but continues to lag in much of the
western portion.

Continued dry weather in August caused prospects to decline in most
Southern States. Reinfall during the last two weeks in August relieved
the drought situation across the South but mich of the corn was beyond
recovery. Prospective yield per acre declined 5 bushels iH Tennessee,

3 bushels in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and 2 bushels in
North Caroline. Yields in South Carolina and Georgia were unchanged
from last month because of more favorable conditions in the heavier corn
producing areas.

Prospects for corn improved during the month in the Northeast and
most Western States.

ALL WHEAT: Production of all wheat is forecast at 1,457 million bushels,
7 percent below the record large 1968 crop and 4 percent below
the 1967 output. The September 1 forecast 1s nearly 2 million bushels be-
low e month earlier. A decline in the forecast for other spring wheat more
then offset slight increases.from August for durum and winter wheat. Dur-
ing the past decade, changes between the September 1 forecasts andthe final

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 -11- Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


t --- Pounds - - - --- 1,000 ewt. -- -
New York : 1,510 1,230 1,170 1,102 972 959
Michigan : 1,060 2,060 1,200 5,332 6,614 8,016
Minnesota : 700 875 900 4a Ay 45
North Dakota =: 970 1,000 1,100 213 2ho 264
Nebraska : 1,850 1,800 1,700 1,276 1,368 1,394
Kansas : 1,400 1,000 1,150 154 170 230
Montana : 1,800 1,800 1,700 yh 162 153
Idaho : 1,720 1,550 1,800 1,565 1,720 1, 7H6
Wyoming : 1,650 1,650 1,650 627 660 429
Colorado : 1,030 950 970 1,844 2,042 2,144
New Mexico : 500 525 660 20 a1 33
Utah : 680 500 450 61 50 5h
Washington : 1,900 1,800 1,900 171 32h 361
California :
Large Lima ; 1,580 1,850 1,650 TT 8uk The
Baby Lim, ; 1,750 2030-1800 260 589 468
Other : 1,268 1,367 1,350 1,572 1,927 1,863
Totel Calif.; 1,369 1,556 L470 2626 3330. 3073,
United States: —1,253 1,219 3,26 _ ~~ 15,177- — 7 17, 717- [18,901 — 7

v Excludes beans grown for garden seed.

PEAS, DRY FIELD 1/

Minnesota : 1,500 1,150 1,300 90 69 6B

North Dakota 3: 1,300 1,300 1,200 39 52

Idaho + 1,530 1,610 1,740 1,530 1,578 2,036

Washington : 1,600 1,500 1,650 1,856 1,935 2,558

Oregon : 1,200 1,300 1,400 108 te i
United States: 1,548 1,526 1,665 3,623 3,738 4,862

i Includes peas grown for seed antl cannery peas harvested dry.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - ube Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


HENS AND PULLEYS OF LAYING AGE, PULLETS 3 MONTHS OLD
AND OLDER NOT OF LAYING AGE, POTENTIAL LAYERS AND
EGGS LAID PER 1.00 LAYERS ON FARMS, SEPTEMBER 1

worth? south * gout United
: 2 rWeste: 3
ntral ‘atlantie;central;”°* vn ; States :States 1/

bo Thousands --------
1967 $43,756 42,802 46,997 59,795 67,838 51,110 312,298 313,249

1968 5 43,521 42,668 43,486 60,243 65,678 51,087 306,683 307,697
43,751 41,041 40,833 65,032 64,625 51,380 306,662 307,629

PULLETS 3 MONTHS OLD AND OLDER NOT OF LAYING AGE

1967 * 9,370 13,390 21,020 17,810 17,630 10,250 89,470 89,648
10,440 «24,080 16,560 16,920 8,710 74,210 7h, ke5
1969 + 7,300 10,070 14,140 17,630 15,960 +9,100 74,200 74,500

8
3

POTENTIAL LAYERS ON FARMS, SEPTEMBER 1 2/

1967: 93,308 56,319 68,560 77,605 85,468 61,360 402,660 403,789
1968 : 51,398 53,754 59,179 76,616 80,534 59,508 380,989 382,217
1969: 51,051 51,112 54,973 62,662 80,585 60,480 360,862 382,100
: EGGS LAID PER 100 LAYERS ON FARMS
boo ttt ates Muber -- == 7-77 >-
1967 =; 60.1 60.0 58.4 59.9 57.6 60.6 59:3 59.3
1968 =; 58.0 60.2 58.4 57.2 57.4 59.5 58.3 58.3
1969: 59.3 59.8 58.0 60.0 56.6 60.9 59.0 59.0

2/ Includes Alaska and Hawaii.

3 Hens and pullets of laying age plus pullets 3 months old and older not of
aying age.

CROP REPORTING BOARD

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 -32- Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


COMMERCIAL APPLES 1/

Area and State --- oe

Eastern States:

Maine 67.3 66.0 70.0 1,602 1,572 1,667
New Hampshire 55.4 46.0 42.0 1,319 1,095 1,000
Vermont : 48.2 36.3 36.0 1,245 864 857
Massachusetts : 98.0 89.3 90.0 2,333 2,126 2,143
Rhode Island : 4.5 4.8 4.2 107 1 100
Connecticut : 4g 47.9 47.0 1,069 1,10 1,119
New York 950.2 830.0 925.0 22,62h 19,762 22,024
New Jersey 11.3 100.5 120.0 2,650 2,393 2,619
Pennsylvania 2: 359.0 390.0 510.0 8,548 9,286 12,143
Delaware : 13.5 10.8 14.0 321 257 333
Maryland : 71.3 57.5 72.0 1,698 1,369 1,714
Virginia : 363.0 413.0 485.0 8,643 9,833 11,548
West Virginia 228.4 220.8 240.0 5,438 5,257 5,714
North Carolina 166.1 169.8 250.0 3,955 4,0h3 5,952
South Carolina 8.6 : 7

Total Eastern States

Ohio : 101.7 130.0 150.0 2,421 3,571
Indiana : 74.8 58.0 5.0 1,781 024
Illinois > 104.9 96.6 105.0 2,498 2,500
Michigan 2 555.0 555.0 650.0 13,214 15,476
Wisconsin : 49.8 63.0 62.0 1,186 1,476
Minnesota, : 13.0 22.4 20.0 310 476
Towa 2 10.3 15.4 15.0 2h5 357
Missouri : 29.8 59.2 59.2 710 1,410
Kansas : 6.8 15.9 16.0 162 381
Kentucky : 16.4 19.1 21.5 390 512
Tennessee 7:3 10.4 9.4 174 22h
Arkansas : 8.5 Tel LT 183
— ~ Dotal Central States _: 3 ret” 7 1,200.8 25,051 26,590.
Western States: ~~ 7 7 7 ee ~
Taaho 70.6 28.0 105.0 1,682 2,500
Colorado 22.9 Th.0 83.0 5u5 1,976
New Mexico 4.3 36.5 30.0 102 714
Utah 20.9 17.6 22.0 498 52h
Washington 1,240.0 1,025.0 1,550.0 29,52h 36,905
Oregon 12h.0 87.0 146.0 2,952 3,476
California 348.0. _ 620.0 520.0 8,286 12,381
Total Western States 1,630.7 1,888.1 —~ 2,456.0 43,508 56,576"

United States

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CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 49 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA



On September 1 the rate of lay averaged 59,0 eggs per 100

layers, compared with 60.3 a month earlier and 58,3 on September

‘I, 1968, Rate of lay increased 5 percent from a year earlier in

the South Atlantic and 2 percent in the North Atlantic and West.

The rate declined 1 percent in all other regions.

Potential layers (hens and pullets of laying age plus pullets

3 months and older not of laying age) on September 1 totaled 382.1

million compared.with 382.2 million a year earlier, The South

Atlantic region increased 8 percent and the West gained 2 per-

cent over a year earlier, Decreases of 7 percent in the West

North Central and 5 percent in the East North Central continued

a downward trend in layer numbers in these regions, Pullets

3 months old and older but not of laying age on September 1 totaled

74.5 million, compared with 74,4 million a year earlier,

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 31- Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


Oilseed Production Below Last Year

Oilseed production at 38.6 million tons is down 1 percent from 1968
but is nearly 13 percent above the 1967 total. Production of soybeans,
the most important oilseed crop, is below last year. The decline was
partly offset by increases in flaxseed, cottonseed, and peanuts.

Oilseed prospects are down 1 percent from a month earlier. Reduced
prospects for soybeans and cotton were only partly offset by improved
prospects for peanuts and flaxseed. Cottonseed, the major contributor
to the decline, was down 6 percent from August 1 because of excessive
rain in the Southeast, inadequate soil moisture in the Delta States and
high temperatures in Texas and the far western areas. Soybean prospects
declined during August chiefly because of wnfavorable weather in several
South Central States and in the northwestern Soy Belt.

August Weather Quite Varied

August temperatures varied highly averaging generally below normal
in the eastern part of the Nation. Temperatures averaged above normal
in the West and North, except in the Pacific Northwest where they were
below average. The Southwest as usual was hot and sunny in August, and
temperatures averaged 3° to 6° above normal from California to western
Texas. Below seasonal temperatures prevailed in the South Atlantic,
South Central, and southern Corn Belt areas.

August rainfall was heavy in the Appalachian and South Atlantic
States, where extreme amounts, spawned by Hurricane "Camille," fell in
eastern Kentucky and Tennessee and the Virginies. Torrential rain caused
extensive damage in Virginia as some localities totaled over 10 inches.
Devastating flooding hit the James River Basin of Virginia during the
night of August 19-20. This aftermath of the Hurricane was exceeded by
Camilje's initial strike in Mississippi. Total agricultural loss was not
extensive and accompanying rains to fringe areas probably more than
offset crop losses in the main path of the storm.

August brought dry weather to many areas. Rainfall was minimal in
the Western States and was well below normal in all Northern States from
Washington to New York. The dry and warm weather favored rapid maturity
and harvesting progress of small grain, but lowered yields of some late
small grains and caused stress to row crops. Topsoil moisture became
short in the northern Corn Belt because August rainfall was well below
average. Another dry area centered in Louisiana and included parts of
Mississippi, Arkansas, and eastern Texas. Much of Texas received heavy
rain the latter half of August breaking very dry conditions.

Pasture Feed Condition Declines -- Large Hay Crop

The reported condition of pastures on September 1, at 77 percent,
was average for the date but 5 points below a month earlier. Sharpest
dips occurred in the North Central States with declines of 29 per-
centage points in Minnesota and 28 points in Wisconsin. Many of the

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 8 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


GRAPES: September 1 prospects indicate a grape crop of 3.8 million tons,
about the same as last month but 8 percent above 1968. Cali-

fornia's vineyards are expected to account for 3.5 million of those tons -

92 percent of the Nation's total. Sixty-two percent of California's

grapes are raisin varieties, 22 porcent wine varieties, and 16 percent

table veeteties. Harvest of the earliest raisin variety - Zante Currants -

started about August 10. Laying of the major variety - Thompson

Seedless - started August 25 and is expected to reach peak the first

week of September. Harvest of table grapes is progressing well. Wine

grapes are showing good color. Hot weather during August increased

sugar content.

Washington has an excellent grape crop except for some of the wine
varieties. Harvest of fresh market grapes was underway the last half of
August. Early wine varieties will be picked early in September. Concord
vineyards on light soils are expected to be ready for harvest about mid-
September.

In New York, rainfall was short in the Finger Lakes region during
August. Moisture is needed for berry sizing. Most varieties are showing
color. In Pennsylvania, August weather favored development of grapes.
Concords are coloring but sugar development has been slowed by abundant
foliage and light set. In Michigan, rain is needed for continued develop-
ment of the crop. In Ohio, harvest is underway in southern areas but in
northern areas crop development has been slow, and berries are just
beginning to show color.

CITRUS: Florida citrus groves are in excellent condition. Abundant

moisture, hot days and warm nights provided optimum conditions
for tree and fruit growth. Some splitting has occurred, but has not
become serious. The first new crop grapefruit was picked the last week
in August. Volume harvest is expected in 2 to 3 weeks.

In the Texas Lower Rio Grande Valley, citrus continues to progress
well, fruit set is generally good.

In Arizona prospects for the 1969-70 crop are very good, and fruit
is sizing well.

In California the orange crop is developing well. Production
prospects are better in Central California than in Southern California,
because groves in the south have not fully recovered from last winter's
freezing weather. Grapefruit had a good bloom and good fruit set.

PRUNES AND PLUMS: California's prune production forecast continues at

130,000 tons, 15 percent below last year and 21 per-
cent below 1967. Harvest is active in all areas and some dehydrators in
the Sacramento Valley are near completion.

The California plum crop is expected to be 63,000 tons, 41 percent

below 1968 and 34 percent less than 1967. Harvest of late varieties is
almost complete.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 22 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


Sty sien chies i Eat J
1969 7: 1968 oe

Maine : 264 83 2 1,892 100 10 Q 8

N. Be : Pee ? ee pees Dee. 31 31 $e 2

vt. : 531 sak 1,891 1,888 10.0 1.2 80 88
we ah bee eR. ee
Conn. + 3,81 4, 28 bE 3 pbs TO 6 @ 598
N.Y. * 10,6 10,184 13872 158 1 Ke 1, op9 1, oe

Ba a : 1 2 tb 2g L8t0 28th vee 23. -2 3
RL DABIS 7 Th’ ~ 8 y TY zt -- ~ 2.883 44:
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Ind. 12,901 12,514 239 226 bgp

Tl. : 7,979 b 68 i, 6m ? 3882 ¥ us ee
Mich. + 6,678 pee 13953 128 ff i BE
Wis-___ i 5.338 _ _ fat 1 1 apt - a OL --

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N.C. , 13,750 16,186 1,814 1,8 33 303 2,05 2,185
S.C. 5,231 43762 1,820 1, us 737
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Ale 13,762 11,516 1;786 1, 28 207 1 fe 1,136
Miss. : 23527 10, 1, Lae aut 197 1376001},
Ark. : 1b, ped 15,010 1,829 1,84 att 2,219 2,2
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: ~ 32,202 _). —_ a
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Idaho 7 7 2,959 1,941 17 15 142
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CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 59 ~ Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA



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CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969

65.0 66.0 67.0 715 726 871
55.0 60.0 59.0 4LO keo* 43
65.0 78.0 70.0 3,055 3,510 2,800
58.0 66.0 60.0 14, 38h 14,256 11,940
2h.0 34.0 © 30.0 7,608 8,296 6,510
56.5 58.0 70-0 123,904 103,008 113,120
46.0 47.0 56.0 149,408 163,325 179,032
50.0 52.0 56.0 400 468 672
50.0 47.0 55.0 2,300 1,833 2,145
35.0 33.0 30.0 ahs 198 180
37.0 28.0 35.0 hor 280 385
57.0 50.0 52.0 456 400 364
4h.o 47.0 47.0 616 AT 564
35.0 28.0 30.0 280 280 300
45.0 49.0 48.0 450 1,27h = 1, 440
43.0 41.0 44.0 2,021 2,050 2,068
36.0 ho.o0 33-0 900 1,360 1,089
38.0 41.0 42,0 25,802 26,158 28,140
51.0 55.0 52.0 343,485 340,780 328,640
36.0 3565 41.0 12,420 10,295 11,316
61.0 56.0 62.0 19,154 15,624 19,530
81.0 79.0 82.0 19,926 18,2h9 16,462
65.0 70.0 71.0 27,560 25,200 29,891
50.4 52.9 55.3 755,936 738,507 757,892

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PASTURE

3 . . 196
Maine * 1,40 242 2.39 461 i koh 83 5 88
NB 6¢) (1.6 1.54 1. 3 23h 206 13 ve) ie 87
ve. > 1,82 1.76 1. 1,063 960 geh 81 & 87
Mass. * 1.83 1.84 1.63 282 263 251 Th 6h 8h
R & ? 1.93 2,00 1.85 eT 24 Th 6 39
com. * 1,98 1.90 1.88 239 220 22 78 & 86
NY. ? 2.12 2.09 2.06 5,815 §,50h 5,268 7h 86 87
Neg. 2,39 2.29 2.39 383 332 337 «68 63 88
Pa. 7 Ash wm oo BOT 2218 4035 2085 4.220, 67 Th
Ohio |= * 2.7 2,07 1.96 ~ 2,93 3,400 3,025 7 oh cs
Ina. 3 1.98 2.27 2.25 1,925 2,204 2,100 80 oh co)
m. * 2,70 2.73 2.70 3,808 3,559 3,448 60 85 86
Mich, * 2,01 2,22 2.12 3,300 3,379 3,202 78 87 16
Wis, 7 PSL _ 2.66. 2.59 10,268 _ _ 10,783. 10,409 73 Z- ~-
Mim, * "2,23 ~ 2.31 2.37” 7,583 TO Ts 7 3 @
Towa =? = 2,59 2.78 2.80 7,285 435 7,555 Bh p 87
Mo. $ 19h 1.99 1.96 55 5,706 5,688 72 86 3
N. Dak. * = 1,06 12h 61.24 4, 1K5 3,719 4,226 68 81 B
8. Dek. * 1.09 1.16 1.09 4,913 5,127 4,910 67 Tl 68
Nebr, * 1.45 L4l 1.51 6,497 6,067 6,612 79 6& 5
Kens. *_ 2.14 _ _ 2.96. 2.27 .. 5,282 eT 5.634 72. TS BL
Del. = “2,08 1.92 1.97 75 1 7 50 95
Ma. > 2.17 2.11 2.04 T0 67 hr B 90
Va. ' LOL 1.77 1.79 1,532 1,861 12,859 77 85 7
W.Va. * 1.51 2.51 1,50 912 ge = 8K TT 87 93
Nec. F 1.32 1.39 1.37 3 609 579 86 B 90
s.c. * 1.72 1.56 1.69 390 366 «=. 388 8 8 87
Ga. : 2-93 1.80 233 ais 782 oe 83 @ 5
Fis. a tS ATI. 2. OT 288 _ 288, 87 BL, 2
yy. : e rE 1.80 ~ 8,947 2943 ~2,93N" “ee 7) 87
Tenn, * 1.56 1.43 1-47 1,951 1,79 1; 83 60 RR
Ala. = 1.56 2.45 1-30 115 TOL 732 83 qT 79
Miss. * L772 21.86 1.48 1,096 1,162 27 81 81 Te
Ark, * 1.84 1.80 1.63 1,357 1,358 1,220 75 81 69
La. 7 1,93 1.91 1.62 6hy OT 519 81 86 7
Okla. ; 1. 1.88 1.78 3,00 Pope re TT 8 &
Texas *_ 2.64 _ 2.93. 159 27TH . 587 a7 2 2
Mont. “1.63 Les LG” SE SB She er 83 83
Idaho * 2.81 2.63 2.68 3,714 3,397 3,519 Sh 88 87
fyo, % 1.59 1.43 1.38 1,946 1,680 1,603 79 85 7
Colo, = 1.92 1.92 1.98 2,848 2,858 3,319 TT 8 83
N. Mex. ? 3.57 3.84 3.84 963 1,049 1,106 78 80 80
friz, * 4,62 4,91 4.97 1,122 1,17! 1,23 85 838 86
Utah * 2,86 2.53 2.65 1,665 1472 «41,529 TT 90 n
Nev, * .LL97 + 1.98 809 662 898 Bh 85 96
Wash. * 2,68 2.46 2.62 2,345 2,168 2,425 76 8h 81
Oreg. °? 2.04. 1.98 1.9% 2,325 2,013 2,105 78 oy 83
calif, *_ 00 _ 4.15 4.15 _ D302 . sei 5a 0. 76. 88
Da Sg 495 . 2100 _ 2-00_126,300_ _ 175,438 276,113 _ TT . 8h. Tt.

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Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


170507 acres “-

Fla. : 12.9 14 12.1 180 175 180 2,142 1,995 1,998
Calif. : : . 230 O _ 2,02!
Total i Been Bee wie Be 7 tae 7 Been ~ BBE PB - FS
BARLY SPRING :
Fla.~Hastings 185 2,376 «4,384 4k, ghO
+Other Ho 260 368 “igh
Texas ee auy -- ho:
Total - ae - be ~ 509 _ S777
LATE SPRING! :
N.C. :
8 NE. Counties : 10.0 9.5 9.5 150 150 U5 1,500 1,425 1,378
-Other Counties : 2.3 2.2 2.2 120 120 10 276 264 aha
S.C. 2 1 5 Y 125 80 y 175 40
Ala. : 13.4 10.5 10.0 130 130 115 2/1, 742 1,365 1,150
Miss. 2 3.0 2.5 2.5 90 We) 80 270 188 200
Ark, + 2.3 41.8 41.7 80 TO % 18h 126 128
la. : 28 2.2 3.3 & 66 60 179 145 198
Okla. : 6 5 Vy 65 60 Vy 39 30 PY,
Texas : 6.3 5.0 5,0 100 105 100 630 525 500
Ariz. : 10.8 10.2 12.8 250 230 2ho 2,785 Pe ee
Calif. 249.8 38.6 _ 43.6 320 _ j . 330_ 1 24,089, 14,3
Total inaggcbe “Bg't ~ $6c6~ Bip - Bie- = PB es PES
EARL EARLY SUMMER; :
: 26 2.0 1.8 110 120 110 286 2ko 198
fone. ¢ 215 2.3 2.3 85 95 85 128 leh 110
Del. : 8.5 8.2 8.0 200 190 200 1,700 1,539 1,600
Ma. > 19 419 41.9 160 170 160 304 323 304
Va.-Eastern Shore : 26.8 27.6 29.0 138 1h5 125 3,698 94,002 «3,625
-Other : 2.8 2.5 2.3 90 100 95 252 250 218
N.C : 20 18 217 lo 95 15 220 Wen 196
ky. : 3.8 3.0 2.7 70 65 67 266 195 181
Tenn. : 46 3.7 3.7 80 85 95 368 314 352
Ala. : 6.0 8.0 8.4 135 123 135 810 984 1,134
Texas : 19-4 39.0 19.1 FH 190 190 = 3,395 3,610 3
Calif. 1 Teh 6 5.5_ 345 350 3 O_ _ 2,553 _ 2,2h0 _ 1,925,
Total 3_ 87.3 85.3 - Bi 160 ~ 164" T2158" 13, 980 13,992 agi
TATE SUMMER: :
N. Y.-L. I. : 6.9 6.5 3/7.0 220 255 260 1,518 1,658 1,820
Ne : 16.0 14.0 12.6 260 255 260 4,160 3,570 3,276
Ohio : 3.5 3.44 3.4 175 190 195 612 O46 663
Ind. : 22 1.0 9 190 = 155 190 209 155 172
Th. > 2.5 2.3 2.5 165 180 170 he 4h hes
Mich. : 10.9 12.1 10.8 170 175 190 1,853,942 += 2,052
Wis. : 17.5 15.5 16.0 220 210 200 3,850 3,255 3,200
Minn. 2 7.2 TA 7-9 2ho 235 eho 1,728 1,739 1,896
Towa. 29 3.2 3.2 170 180 180 493 576 576
Nebr 2.6 2.5 2.2 165 160 180 hag 400 396
Ma. 8 ‘T -T 140 130 1ho 12 91 98

See footnotes at end of table.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 55 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA



Greatest decline in pasture condition in August occurred in the
North Central States. Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota reported con-
dition below a month earlier, a year ago and average. Condition was
below August 1 in all North Central States -- declines ranged from 5

Points in Kansas to 29 in Minnesota.

Pastures in most South Atlantic States have improved as the season
progressed and on September 1 all were in good to excellent condition.
Reported condition varied from 82 in Georgia to 97 in Virginia. Most

States in the group were above a month earlier, a year ago end the 10-

year average.

Greatest variation in September 1 pasture condition was in the South
Central States. Condition ranged from 55 in Texas (the lowest of 48
States) to 87 in Kentucky, the only State in this group above 80 per-
Gent. Most South Central States were below last month, last year and

average.

In the Western States, pastures were mostly in good to excellent
condition on September 1. Only Wyoming at 74 percent fell below 80 per-
cent. Othersranged from 60 in New Mexico to 96 in Nevada. While most
States reported slight seasonal declines, 4 Western States improved by 2

to 3 points over August 1.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 26 ~ Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


FOCATOES, IRISH 2/ 1970 Crop

and + Acreage : Yield per ; : Indicated : 1970 as per~
~ ~ State _ _ s _ planted _:planted acre; __ 9 __:_ 397 _ _ 2 cent_of 1969_
+, 000 sexes, Get. - > 1,000 scres - ~ Percent
Winter: :
: 1.7 im 12.2 1.5 \b,
california +. 30.5___ 180. 8
qetah 2 eRe aT BT Ta
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SWEETPOLATOES
TTT TTS TDD Dydelaperecre LL Production Lk ~
i : : cated ¢ 3 Indicated
Sate e196 298 968 2 ST 98 96
: 7 > Git, 7 ~ > O00 owt. - -
Neg. #100 110 95 610 59) 475
Kans. 85 95 vf 85 86 it,
Ma, = 0 150 2 420 450
va. = 120 u5 325 1,656 1,49 1,688
N.C. Pos ns 120 2,185 2,530 2,880
8. Cc. 2 5 65 15 210 1ée 210
Ge. > 90 80 720 680 646
Tem. 8 95 990 264 266 23h
Ale. = 80 87 85 46h ee) 450
Miss. 2 85 85 & 1,105 935 800
Ark. 7 90 vel 75 17. 135 rye
Ia. t Bh 80 15 4,116 4,160 4,650
Okla, > 65 60 i/ 46 42 vy
Texas : 6 8 60 810 960 750
. Mex. + 90 100 ay 36 dh x,
Calif, 7 LL LL SL
U. 8, 2 93 92 89 13,658 13,763 14,193

3 2 a ~~ — i 1969.2/
: --- Poundg - - - - ~ 1,000 pounds - -
Idaho : 1,810 1,740 1,900 6,516 5,742 6,080
Wash. 3 1,660 1,510 1,540 32,204 28,841 28,028
Oreg. 1,490 1,480 1,300 7,301 6,660 5,460
Calif. , _1,830 _ 1,660 wee _1,600_ oe 3,477 _ Le 2,490 — 2,400,
U.S. 1,661 1,540 1,549 49,498 43,733 41, 968

i/ Harvested production. Includes hops destroyed in kiln and warehouse fires after
harvest and quantities placed in reserve under Federal Market Order 991, 2/ Total,
production. Quantities available for market will be governed by regulation® issue
under Federal Market Order 991.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 58 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


Corn, grain
Wheat, all
Winter
Durum
Other spring
Oats
Barley
Rye
Flaxseed
Sorghum grain
Rice
Cotton
Hay, all
Hay, wild
Hay, alfalfa
clover and timothy 1/
lespedeza
Beans, dry edible
Peas, dry field
Soybeans for beans
Peanuts 2/
Potatoes:
Winter
Early spring
Late spring
Early summer
Late summer
Fall
Total
Sweetpotatoes
Tobacco

Sugarcane for sugar and seed

Sugarbeets
Hops

‘* Does not include Alaska and Hawaid

except for sugaroané.

60,557
58,771
45,406
2,754
10,611
16,017
9,177
1,071
1,975
14,999
1,970
7,997
64, 667
9,498
28, 162
13,234
1,673
1,211
234
39,767
1,402

Exoludes sweetolover and lespedeza hay.

Harvested for outs.

APPROVED:

CBee Pp EB aherb,

ACTING SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969

4

-- - Thousands - - -

55,707
55,309
42,493
3,560
9,256
17,361
9,563
1,007
2,112
13,971
2,353
10,160
62,570
8,814
27,156
13,387
1,485
1,453
245
40,659
1,436

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: 1969 as pet.
: of 1968

a Bercent
54,758 98.3
47, 546 86,0
36,591 86,1

3,343 93.9
7,612 82.2
18, 343 105.7
9,373 98.0
1,354 134,5
2,704 128.0
13,699 98.1
2,130 90,5
11,224 110,5
63, 026 100,7
8,974 101.8
27,136 99.9
13, 468 100.6
1,427 96.2
1,479 101.8
292 119.2
41,646 102.4
1,437 100.1
20 90.9

33 99.4

91 108.6

85 100.1

120 97.3

1, 068 103.6
1,417 102.8
160 107,0
923 104,9
532 87.9
1,587 112.5

CROP REPORTING BOARD;
D. Simpson, Chairman,
L. Koehn, Secretary,

Kelly, Cc. E, Burkhead,

Pallesen, D. M. Skow,
Bosecker, G, G. Butler,
Doescher, 0. M. Frost,
Hile, W. C, Hinson, Jr.,
Hoffman, S. W. Lebahn,
Max, Jr., H. M. Nishimoto,
Severson, J. S. Taylor,

Tippett,  D. D. Williamson.

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CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969



Ve. > 2,505 2,320 2,450 255, 520 Bree 249,900
N.C. ( 2080_ _ 2,075. _ _ 2,300 _ _ _ 347,360. _ 346,225 _ 384,100
TOTAL (Va.- =?
N.C. area) *_ _2,2h1 _ 2,168 _ _ 2,357 _ _ _ 602,870. _ 583,165 _ 634,000
8. C. : 1,870 1,625 1,750 20,570 20,800 231100
Ga. 2 2,040 1,880 1,950 975,120 93 360 978,900
Fla. : 2,610 1,680 1,700 78,890 5,680 86,700
Ala. : 1,380 1,360 1,475 235,840 ae, x 269,925
Miss. t- — 050. 600, _ 600 1,625. _ _ 1,200 _ _ 1,700
TOTAL (S.E.
area) re 283 _ aut 2 1,810 _ Fa 2,288, 200 1,359,825
Okla. : 2,700 0 1,900 209, 11 327,180 229,900
Texas : 2,170 A 3450 1,400 353,450 ie, 300 = 403,200
N. Mex. i 2990 2ialo__ 2100 __ _ "15,920. _ 171696 _ _ 15.960
TOTAL (S.W. :
area) :

1,765

1,771

1,839 2,473, 385

to a2 _ 1,588 2558 _ 598,470 _ STL, LTE _ 649,060

2,542,841 2,642,885

- Bushels - - - -
14.0 Uy.5 3,783
18.0 19.0 4o
12.0 12.0 9,381
14.0 14.0 6,592
13.5 13.5 150
11.0 12.0 ho
6.0 no) 51

- 3,000 bushels - =

4,606 6,061
36 3B
13,860 17,736
762 en
2 1
66 "1Bo
2.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969

-45-

Crop Reporting Board,

SRS,


Sorghum to be harvested for grain, at 13.7 million acres, is 2 per-
cent below last year and 9 percent below 1967. Acreage for grain is
down sharply in the western North Central States. U.S. yield is fore-
cast at 55.3 bushels per acre compared with 52.9 lest year and 50.4 in
1967. By August 29, about 46 percent of the Texas sorghum had been har-
vested compared to 35 percent a year earlier. Approximately 25 to 30
percent of the Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado acreage was turning color
by August 30.

HAY: Production of all kinds of hay is now forecast at 126.1 million

tons -~ nearly 1 percent more than last year and only slightly
below the record production of 1967. September 1 conditions indicate
an all hay yield of 2.00 tons per acre, the same as in 1968 and .05
ton more than in 1967.

Weather conditions during August generally favored curing and har-
vesting hay in most areas. However, reiny weather caused some delays in
most Northeastern States, especially in early August. Hay harvested
during August was mostly of good quality.

U. S. production prospects for alfalfa and alfalfa mixtures were
unchanged from a month earlier. Total output is forecast at 73.9
million tons, compared with 73.4 million tons last year and 74.2 million
tons in 1967. Yield per acre is expected to average 2.72 tons compared
with 2.70 tons in 1968 and 2.63 in 1967.

Prospective production of clover, timothy, and clover grass mixtures
increased nearly 2 percent during August. The 1969 output now forecast
at 23.9 million tons is up nearly 1 percent from lest year and 5 percent
above 1967. Yield is forecast at 1.77 tons per acre, the seme as a year
earlier.

Production of lespedeza hay is forecast at 2.0 million tons --
down 3 percent from August 1. Prospects declined in Missouri: and in
most South Central States as dry weather during August curtailed growth.

U. § production prospects for wild were 4 percent higher than on
August 1. The 1969 crop is forecast at 3.6 million tons -- 9 percent
more than last year but 4 percent less than in 1967.

DRY BEANS: Dry bean production is expected to total 18.9 million ewt.

7 percent more than the 17.7 million produced during 1968
and 25 percent more than the 1967 production of 15.2 million ewt. The
forecast as of September 1 is down nearly 6 percent from the August 1
prediction. Most of the decline was in Michigan, the major producing
State. Kansas, Colorado and Caljfornia also showed declines in produc-
tion but increases were recorded in Nebraska, Idaho, Wyoming and New
Mexico. Expected U. S. yield is 1,278 pounds per acre compared with
1,219 pounds last year and 1,253 pounds per acre in 1967. Harvest is
underway in many areas of the country.

In New York, hot; dry weather aided crop development in
early August but retarded filling of pods later in the month.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 -15- Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA:


8, TRISH POTADOES, 1968

Seasonal group : 1968 : 1969 2 : Seasonal group,

1,000 acres ;
WINTER: z SUMMER:
Fla. 11.7 12.2 +” Nebr.
Calif. 10.5 8.8 + Ma.
Total. 22.2 21.0 ¢ va.
BARLY SPRING: ? OW. Va. 5.2 4.9
Ple.-Hastings 28.3 26.7 7 ON. C. 9 38
other 3.3 3.2? Colo. 13.8 13.5
Texas 2.8 3-3. + N. Mex. Yah 3-1
Total eh 33.2 + Wash. 22.5 23.0
LATE SPRING: ' Celif. 8.6 T.7
N.C.-8 N.E. Co. 9:5 9.5 + Total 125.3 123.1
rother Co. 2.2 2.2 + FALL:
S.C. 5 2/  * Maine 155.0 161.0
Ala. 12.0 10.5 * NE 1.0 9
Miss. 2.5 25 ? vt 1.5 24
Ark. 1.8 1.7  ' Mass. 5.6 5.1
La. 2.3 35 ¢* RT 5.6 5.3
Okla. 5 2/  * Conn. 5.7 5.2
‘Texas 5.2 5.2 ¢* NY.-LI. 27.7 26.2
Ariz. 10.2 12.8 ; “Upstate 36.0 35.5
Calif. 38.6 43.6  } Pa. 37-0 36.0
Totel 84.2 91.5 * 8 Eastern=Fall 275.1 276.6
A + Ohio 12.7 12.7
Mo. 2.2 2.0 > Ind. 6.3 6.0
Kens. 1.5 1.4 + Mich. 31.0 31.2
Del. 8.2 8.0 + wis. 39.0 37.5
Ma. 1.9 1.9 + Minn. 202.0 102.0
Va.-Bastern Shore 28.0 29.0 ' ON. Dek. 111.0 115.0
“other 2.5 2.3 ¢ S, Dak. 5.6 5.1
N.C. 1.8 1.7 ¢ Nebr. 7.3 7.2
Ky. 3.0 2.7 + 8 Central-Fall 314.9 316.7
Tenn. 3-7 3.7 =? Mont. 8.3 8.6
Ala. 8.2 8.4 3 [dehorlO S.W.Cow 29.0 30.0
Texas 19.5 19.6 : Other Co. 268.0 284.0
Calif. 6.4 5.5 + Wyo. 3.8 3.6
Total 86.9 86.2 + Colo. 35.0 OWS
2 ' Utah TL 7.8
N.Y.-L.I. 6.5 7.0 ?¢ Nev. 5 ef
N. J. 14.0 13.4 5 Wash. 42.5 48.0
Ohio 3.5 3.4 > oreg.-Malheur Co. 16.5 15.0
Ind. 1.2 1.0 other Co. 30,0 35.5
Til. 24 2.5 + Calif. 2T.1 28.3
Mich. 121.2 1.0 ? 9 Western-Fell 466.8 501.3
Wis. 16.0 36.5 Total - Fall 1,056.8 _ 1,094.6 _
Minn. TS re] :
Iowa 3.2 3.2 > US. 1,409.8 2,449.6

July 1.
2/ Estimates discontinued.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 -5T7- Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA



Production in the Virginia-North Carolina area is forecast at 634
million pounds -- 2 percent below the forecast a month earlier but 9 per-
cent above the 1968 crop. Indicated yield per acre, at 2,357 pounds, is
57 pounds below last month's expected yield, but 189 pounds more than in
1968. The decline from a month ago is due to adverse weather conditions
which prevailed in Virginia during most of August. Humid, wet conditions
hampered effective control of plant diseases. Even with short breaks in
the unfavorable weather, growers were unable to get surface equipment
into fields.

In the Southeast area, production is expected to total 1,360 mil-
lion pounds -~ slightly Tess than indicated a month earlier but 72 mil-
“lion pounds above 1968. The decline from a month ago is due to somewhat
lower yield prospects in Alabama. For the area, yields are expected to
average 1,810 pounds per acre, compared with 1,732 pounds a year earlier.

Production in the Southwest area is forecast at 649 million pounds --
43 million pounds above the August 1 forecast but 22 million pounds below
1968. ‘he increase from a month ago is due to improved prospects in
Texas. Rainfall the latter part of August is expected to benefit the
crop in the Cross Timbers and Central Texas. An area yield of 1,558
pounds per acre is expected, compared with 1,588 pounds in 1968.

COTION: Cotton production of 11,088,000 bales is indicated by September 1
Prospects, 691,000 bales less than the August 1 forecast. Ex-

cessive rains in the Southeast, dry soils in Delta States and high

temperatures in Texas and the Far Western areas cut prospective production.

Such a 1969 crop would be 1 percent more than the 10,948,000 bales
in 1968 and 49 percent more than the very short crop of 7,458,000 bales
in 1967. Differences between September forecasts and actual production
during the past decade have averaged 448,000 bales -- ranging from
56,000 bales to 1,417,000 balea.

The indicated yield per acre is down from a month ago in most
States. AU. S. yield of 474 pounds per acre is expected, 30 pounds
below a month earlier. This would be 42 pounds below the 1968 crop,
but 27 pounds above 1967. ‘The crop is well advanced seasonally in
most areas.

Excessive August rains reduced prospects in the Carolinas,
Georgia and south Alabama. Insect infestations mounted when rains
hempered controls. In Delta States, soils continued dry before hurri-
cane "Camille"; growth and fruiting were retarded. While "Camille's"
winds caused considerable loss of bolls in Mississippi, the widespread
rains broke the drought in many areas and late plantings set additional
bolls. In Louisiana drought persisted throughout August.

In Texas, late August rains broke the prolonged heat wave. Rains
were too late for the Central and Southern areas because harvest was
underway. On the High and Low Plains, the moisture improved dryland
prospects. In Arizona and California, hot weather during August slowed
the fruiting rate and caused some excessive shedding.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 -17- Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


NON-CITRUS FRUITS AND NUTS

a
CROP : Sept. 1,
1969 1/

Apples, Com!'1l crop (Mil, lbs, ): 6,560,0

Peaches (Million Ibs. ): 3,783.3 3,775.0
Pears (1,000 tons): 713 712
Grapes (1,000 tons): 3, 846 3,845
Cherries (1,000 tons): 276 276
Cranberries (1, 000 bbl. ): ons 1,623
Pecans {1,000 ibs, ): === 230,100

L are not based on current indications, but are carried
forward from the August report.

MILK AND EGG PRODUCTION

July

10,326 10,201 10, 165 5,858 5,784 5,765

August 9,688 9,567 9,612 5,778 5,638 5,668

Jan,-Aug. Incl, =: 82,446 81,214 0,035 46, 967 46,980 46,119

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 3 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


TTT YT 7 Brerin-

State ; 1967 +: 1968 =: inary

wena tol ee
: ~-- Bushels - « -
N.Y. 49.0 51.0 49.0
N.g 56.0 h9.0 58.0
Pa. 2 _ 60.0 _ 53.0 50.0
Ohio W6.0 ~~~ Wo 7 7 Neo
Ind 42.0 \1.0 42.0
pan : 46.0 4h. 40.0
Mich. : 42.0 47.0 46.0
Wis z= 50,0 56.0_ 51.0 2,250 3,304 2,397
Minn. : 5-9 aD; 0X, inn 0 | SO
Towa, 3 4h.0 48.0 44.0 220 336 220
Mo. 37.0 40.0 35.0 962 1,000 805
N. Dak. 33.0 41.0 uh.o 87,549 107,666 94,732
8. Dak, 41.0 39.0 33.0 13,079 19,149 11,979
Nebr 35.0 39-0 33.0 875 1,005 gah
Kans. 1 27.0) 37,0 7.0. 2,160 3,700 _ _ 5,624
Del. 3 7 go ae ak $56 7 yo 7 7 BROT” WL oF
Ma. : 50.0 45.0 47.0 4,600 4,365 4,700
Va. : 51.0 46.0 48.0 5,967 5,566 5,616
W. Va. 2 47.0 38.0 48.0 517 380 432
N.C. 42.0 9.0 49.0 2,772 2,891 2, 7h
8. ¢. 28.0 36.0 40.0 720 800
Ge. 31.0. _ 38.0. 42.0 279, 28 168
Ky. Yeo 7 7 a0" 7 7 7 eo ~ 7 ayste” ~~ 25537 mt 2c
Tenn 31.0 31.0 35.0 5e7 5
Ark. 32.0 27.0 34.0 128 Sh 68
oka. 23.0 36.0 38.0 3,841 9,684 16,872
Texas 18.0 _ 27.0 28,0 __ 4350 3 3NB 27
Mont. — 9257 ~~ 7 A70 ToO.o 37,022 We; 735 6,520
Idaho 49.0 48.0 51.0 25,921 2h 384 28,254
Wyo. : 47.0 47.0 51.0 4,512 4,794 5,814
Colo. : 48.5 47.0 50.0 11,494 10, 12,050
N. Mex $ 51.0 61.0 52.0 816 976 780
Ariz. 75.0 73.0 71.0 12,000 12 ,848 10,224
Utah 3 60.0 54.0 56.0 7,500 6,966 7,168
Nev. : 58.0 60.0 55.0 900
Wash. : 42.0 41.0 45.0 9,892 10,086 16,515
Oreg. 32.5 37-5 45.0 8,645 10,462 17,055
2.0. : 48.0 75,400 70,300 54,000

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 ~ 38 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


Favorable weather conditions on Long Island, New York enabled growers
to Btart digging at an early date. Wet soil slowed the New Jersey harvest
during early August but by the end of the month digging wes nearly equal
to the progress of a year ago. The Indiana harvest was nearing completion
by September 1. In Michigan, harvest is later than usual. Dry August
weather slowed development in Wisconsin. In both Minnesota and Colorado
harvest was about one-half completed by the end of August. Harvesting of
Russet variety potatoes became active in Washington during August as
digging of Norgolds neared completion. In California, supplies in good
volume are expected from the Delta section of the San Joaquin Valley and
the Santa Maria-Guadalupe area during September.

Production of early swmmer potatoes is estimated at 13,472,000 cwt.,
compared with the 1968 crop of 13,992,000 cwt. Rains during July and
early August slowed harvest in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Digging
was nearing completion in Texas by September 1 with light supplies expected
from the Hart area during September. The California harvest was nearly
completed by September 1.

Total U.S. producticn of potatoes (all seasons) from the 1969 crop
is estimated at 305,905,000 cwt., 4 percent more than the 1968 outturn
of 294,192,000 cwt. and compares with the 1967 total of 304,334,000 cwt.
From the 1968 crop, 264 million ewt. or 90 percent of the crop was sold.
From thie crop, 125.3 million ewt. were sold for fresh market, 105.5
million were used for food processing, 16.2 million for starch and sold
for livestock feed and 17.3 million were sold for seed to plant the 1969
crop. These compared with .270.3 million sold from the 1967 crop, when
131.2 million was sold fresh, 94.5 million was used for food processing,
28.8 million was sold for starch and livestock feed and 15.8 million
ewt. were sold for seed. ‘The quantity not sold from the 1968 and 1967
crops were used on farms where grown or were lost through shrinkage and
waste.

For the winter potato crop in Florida and California, intended plantings
for 1970 are estimated at 18,700 acres, down 11 percent from the 1969
plantings of 21,000 acres. Florida growers intend to plant 11,500 acres,
a 6 percent decline from last year. Planting is underway on the early
acreage in the Florida Everglades. - In California, growers intend to
plant 7,200 acres, 18 percent less than the 1969 plantings. The decline
is a continuation of the downward trend starting in 1967. Early plentings
have been completed in Riverside and Kern Counties but San Joaquin Valley
growers are still putting in the late portion of their acreage.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 26 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


YIELD AND PRODUCTION, UNITED STATES*

PR ODUCTION (In thousands)

CROP

Corn, grain 4,309,776 3969.1,

78.8 4,760,076

Wheat, all rs) 2804 30.6 1,522,382 1,570,433 1,458,680 2,456,947
Winter "3 26.6 28.9 31.4 1,206,808 1,228,638 1,147,799 1,149,976
Durum "$  2al 2704 B12 66,443 97,697 104,185 104, 422
Other spring "$23.5 2604 26.6 249,132, 244,098 206,696 202,449

Oats "3 49435395 Sed = 789,196 929,524 972,715 938,153

Barley "3 40.6 43.7 ed 372,898 418,168 404,981 415,998

Rye "226 2301 2347 24,154 23,220 32,028 32,028.

Flaxseed "o: lo.2 12.9 13.0 20,036 27,264 34,183 35,131

Rice cwt. ? 2/4,537 2/4,475 2/4,315 89,379 105,322 96,467 91,916

Sorghum grain bu,t S064 5249 = 5503 = 755,936 738,507 747,565 757,892

Cotton bale: 2/447 2/516 2/474 7,458 10,948 11,779 = 11,088

Hay, all ton: 1.95 2600 2400» :126,300 «125,438 «125,588 126,113

Hay, wild Nog 294 i) 396 8,959 7,897 8,269 8,604

Hay, alfalfa "3 2,63 2.70 2.72 74,204 73,371 73,878 73,878

Hay, clover and :
timothy 3/ "30 um lel? 1.77 22,684 23,7 23,529 23,868

Hay, lespedeza "ot 1.50 1.40 1.38 2,514 2,077 2,029 1,969

Beans, dry edible 3
(Cleaned) wt. 3 2/1,253 2/1,219 2/1,278 15,177 17,717 20,017 38,901

Peas, dry field 2/1,548 2/1,526 2/1,665 3,623 34738 45775 4,862

Soybeans for beans bu, 24.5 26.6 2503 976,060 1,079,662 1,060,859 1,054,722

Peanuts 4/ Yb. : 1,765 2,771 1,839 2,473,385 2,542,841 2,619,560 2,642,285
Potatoes: ry
Winter cwt, ¢ 198 47 202 4,894 3,885 4,022 4,022
Early spring " 105 152 176 2,94 5,019 5,777 5,777
Late spring wos 230 246 235 23,656 20,520 21,256 21,256
Early summer "oy 160 164 158 13,980 13,992 13,706 =: 13,472
Late summer "os 227 242 245 28,640 29,852 29,541 29,479
Fall mes Fat m4 27 231,224 220,924 — 231,899
Total 210 as 76 =: 405,334 -294,192 —~ 305,905
Sweetpotatoes 93 92 89 13,658 13,763 24,092 14,193
Tobacco 2,050 21,945 1,982 1,967,912 1,712,299 1,846,948 1,829,44]

Sugarcane for sugar

and seed 42.5 41.0 4304 26,651 24,825 23,100 23,100
Sugarbeets W761 18.0 1744 19,197 25,392 27,793 27,678
Hops 1,661 1,540 1,549 49,498 43,733 43,189 41,968

xcept for sugarcane. 1/ Estimates for Tye
and winter, early spring, and late spring potatoes, are not based on current indica-
tions, but are carried forward from the August report, 2/ Pounds. 3/ Excludes

sweetclover and lespedeza hay. 4/ Harvested for nuts. 5/ Condition September 1.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 2 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


fee ee eee eee — Proguctéon 2 Lk -
state to. Milo, Pounde— soy t ~~ HS Brand Eautveleata — —
oo. a 1967 i 1968 a “ 19 i 1967 i 1968 : Indicated
: - 7 = (000 units - - -
N. He i 0.8 0.2 Vy 17
Mass. 2.9 2.6 2 60
RI. 6 +7 Vv 2
Conn, 6.2 6.3 2
N.Y, : 18.0 21.6 167 375
N, J. ‘ 100.5 125.0 1, 0h2 2,094
Pa. ~ WG1 _ _ _ 320.0. _ _ 800. _ 2,210 _ _ _ 2,500
Ohio ~ Io. 15.0 28.0 208 313
Ind. 5.5 15.0 150 115
Ti. : 16.0 26.0 STT 333
Mich. : ae ~ teed .-~ 325.0. _ aeT me .
Mo, 15. 18.0 21:6 1 375
Kans. iM B2-- 2 95.---B.-.~128
Del. 3.5 4,0 50 13
Ma. 20.5 22.0 7 427
Va. 50,0 52.8 510 1,042
We Va. 21.6 27.4 221 450
N.C. T7.8 79.0 833 1,621
S.C. 400,0 350.0 3,563 8,333
Ga. 23keS .  — PU00_ _ 31023 1 863
yy. 16.3 16.5 223 340
Tenn, 6.7 9.4 190 140
Ala. 39.0 50.0 1, 02 813
Miss. 2.5 17.5 365 260
Ark. 628 42.0 1,083 158
La, 13 8.0 188 152
Okla, 10.0 2.0 210 208
Texas : 8 _ 3002 30.0 600 0
Idaho : 6.5 15.0 252 135
Colo. 31.6 29.0 231 658
Uteh 16,0 15.0 an 333
Wash. 27.0 10.0 bees 563
Oreg. ‘ 5.0 16.0 104
Calif., Freestone:_ aio. ~ 2020 .. 480.0. 8,584. - pet
rote above 114308,9_ 1,862.7 _ _ "1,997.0_ _ 27.269_ _ 39,202
e. 7 :
Clingstone 1,376.0. 1,708.0 1,778.0. — 28,667. — 35,583 . _ . 370K,
U.S. 2 2,684.9 3,590.7 3,775.0 55,936 Thy 805 78, 648

2/ Production too small to warrant quantitative estimate,

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 -50- Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA



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8,480 7,826
1,505 1,292
_ — 12,608 3060
45,362 ~~ ~ 38,518 ~

7 836
4 22h 4,292
5,746 6,751
456 43h
8,775 8,036
3,016 2,720
3,192 2,924
__ _ 1,350 1,204
6,246 ~ ~ ~~ 6,039 ~
7,371 7,168
2,775 2,430
11,232 3,875
14,200 9,632
2,112 1,026
122 ,383 119,196

45,540 38,295
7,920 5,280
38,320 38,619
7,625 5,568
2,704 4380
5,936 Penn
550 300
106,200 91,434
28,706 27,816
~~ 22,276 _ _ _ 11,550 _
1,228,638 2,149,976

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969

-34-

Crop

Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


+ Indicated
1968 : 19969 2 we aL
Gong = = T - - - 1,000 tons - - -
1.45 14S 33 29 23
1.35 1.35 28 30 28
1.45 1.40 351 291 293
1.65 1.65 46 36 36
1.60 1.55 10 8 9
1.40 1.50 18 15 15
1.35 1.35 % 7 69
2.15 1.15 8 T T
1.20 1.25 TT 68 60
1.05 1.10 35 26 25
1.20 1,20 50 37 Ki
1.55 1.55 617 5he 532
1.15 1.20 493 340 312
1.15 1.20 80 6T 70
1.45 1.40 170 130 113
1.65 145 268 233 20h
1.60 1.60 28 al 19
2p0_ i 5 B ~--- BOL Lee
pane 0 nme See Poi _ _ POTT. _ 1,969 _ .

MO 230 5 22 WY a3.
oe: aelabelet: elaine _----- 5, 559 Tbat Oe

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 “43 Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA



MILK PRODUCTION: Milk production during August is estimated at 9,612
million pounds, one-half percent more than a year
earlier. This is the first month since July 1967 (excluding February
1968 which hea 29 asys) having proiaction above a year earlier. Au-
gust production was down 5 percent from July, compared with a 6 percent
decline during the same period in 1968. Daily average production dur-
ing the first 8 months of 1969 was 1,0 percent less than a year earlier,

Monthly milk production, August 1969, with comparisons
(In millions of pounds)

+ 1969 1969
bo--be wee

4a 43

88 87

122 120

234 232

193 190

: 66 6h

: 96 93

s&h cn 6 6h

5 83 81 87 85

* 100 106 12 109

252 243 247 2h0

33 31 2 30

12h 128 130 1223

13.9 13.7 14,0 13.5

68 7 1 7

: 26 27 aT 27

Mo, = 2g2 278 29h 267 4 45 46 46

N. Dak.’ 104 99 105 92 63 66 73 69
8. Dak,? 132 13h WT 133 11.7 wg eh 2.3

Nebr, * 19 bh 5 137 165 165 174 166

Kans. ° 137 138 138 133 86 87 91 85

Del, +} 12.5 1.2 10.6 TH 9 789 719
Ma. * 129 126 128 1.53 1.62 1,63 1,60
Va, * 167 162 166 221 10.6. Mad _ 2-0

W.Va. * 39 37 36 37 688 9,567 10,165 9,612

Nee to 3125. BA _ eS _ 485,

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 29 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


QATS: Production of oats is forecast at 938 million bushels, down 4 per~

cent from lsst month but 1 percent above the 1968 production and
the largest production since 1963. Harvest started later than normal but
progressed rapidly in the important North Central region. The U. S, indi-
cated yield of 51,1 bushels per acre is second only to the 1968 record
high yield of 53.5 bushels. Changes in the production forecast between
September l and the final estimate have averaged 26 million bushels dur-
ing the past decade--from 4 to 67 million bushels.

Harvest was nearly complete by September’ 1 except for late fields in
northern States, Hot, dry weather in the North Central producing region
forced maturity, lowering yield and test weights. On the other hand dry
conditions were ideal for harvesting the crop.

Except for North Dakota, prospects in the major northern oats States
deteriorated during the month of August. During August, yield prospects
@ropped 5 bushels per acre in Minnesota and Iowa and one bushel in South
Dakota, North Dakota prospects improved by one bushel to a record high
yleld of 55 bushels per acre.

SOYREANS: Production of soybeans as of September 1 is forecast at 1,055

million bushels-~slightiy less than a month earlier, 2 percent
below 1968 but 8 percent above 1967 production. Changes in the forecast
between September 1 and final estimate have averaged 13 million bushels
for the past decade~-ranging from negligible to 41 million bushels.

Expected yield is 25.3 bushels per acre, compared with 26.6 bushels
last year and 24.5 bushels in 1967. Yield prospects are below last year
in the North Central and South Central regions.

Prospects in the North Central States continue good but below a
year earlier, Following a wet July, dry August weather reduced prospects
in Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dsakote, and parts of several other States.
The outlock in Illinois and Indiana is favorable. Weedy and uneven
fields are common, because of wet weather at planting and delayed plant~
ing. Crop development is somewhat behind average, particularly in the
West North Central States. By September 1, about 15 percent of the acre-

age in Minnesota and Missouri, and 50 percent in Illinois, was turning
color,

In the Atlantic Coast States, August weather was favorable for soy-
bean development. Moisture has been ample and the crop is uniformly
good throughout most of the area,

Hurricane "Camille," caused widespread damage but brought welcome
rain to many South Central States. Soybean growing ereas of Tennessee,
Kentucky, and eastern Arkansas benefited from the needed precipitation.
Soybeans in northern Louisiana, Oklahoma, and non-irrigated acreage in
Texas came under increasing stress as the month advanced, Haavy insect
infestations have required control measures in several areas,

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 -13- Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


Connecticut

New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Idaho

Colorado

Uteh
Washington, all
Bartlett

Other
Oregon, all
Bartlett
Other
California, all
Bartlett

Other

United States

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969

90,800
42,970
151,000
71, 000
80,000
117,000
104,000

Indicated

--69___.
1,600 2,000
9,300 16,500
3,250 3,200
11, 000 35,000
700 2,100
5,T00 7,800
6,300 5,900
141, 540 106,000
97,500 71,000
4h, O40 35,000
93,000 168,000
44,000 76,000
49, 000 92,000
34,000 366,000
322,000 345,000
22,000 21,000
616,390 712, 500

~ Slo Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


PRUNES AND PLUMS

~-=--- 22 Botuebion — IIIS

ie wee te TLL :
. ~~ - = onus - * =
PRUNES AND PLUMS: :
Michigan : 15,000 13,000 14,000
Tdaho : 6 18,000
Washington : 9,800 20,000
Oregon : ~~ 1000 25,000
Total 4 states too Jae IIIT Tho, 20 7 TT II maa ITZ
FRUIES: 1/ :
California : 164,000 153,000 130,000
PLUMS: :
California : 95,000 106,000 63,000

L Dried basis: ‘The drying ratio is a} pounds of fresh fruit to 1 pound dried.

Crop and State 1967 : 1968 : Indicated
: : 1969
eee eee ee ee fae ee eee ee ee ee we ee ee
: - + - Bons - - -
ALMONDS: :
Californie : 76,600 Th, 500 108,000
EXLBERTS: :
Oregon :
Washington t
United States 3.
California :
Oregon
United States

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 53 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA


Yield prospects declined sharply in Michigan due to lack of moisture and
above normal temperatures. Pods did not fill as expected, beans are small,
and the set has been reduced on the lete beans. The crop progressed well
in Nebraske in August and a few fields were harvested by the end of the
month. The crop is late and could be damaged if frost occurs before mid-
September, High August temperatures in Ideho hastened ripening and de-
creased bean size, but this was offset by e heavier set, Harvest is ex-
pected first week of September. Conditions of the Colorado crop dete=
riorated during the month due to blight end high temperatures. Harvest ta
underway and 1 percent of the State's acreage was cut by the end of the
month. Temperatures in California were above normal in August causing
some beans to ripen prematurely and some lots are expected to show ex
cessive breakage. The harvest cf large limsis well underway in Los
Angeles and Orenge Counties. Hervest of baby limas is beginning on the
Westeide of the San Joaquin Valley. The blackeye harvest is underway

in the Sen Joaquin Valley and in Southern California.

DEY.FEAS: Production of dry peas is forecast at 4.9 million ewt.-~ 2
percent above last month, and 30 percent above last year.

Yield prospects increased in Ideho during August more than offsetting

a decline in Washington, but in other States remained unchanged. An

expected yield of 1,665 pounds per acre ie up 30 pounds from last month,

and 139 pounds above 1968.

In Idaho harvest was nearly complete by September 1. Dry weather in
August reduced yields in a few areas, but ideal weather in other areas
was more than offsetting. In Washington, harvest weather was good to
excellent. Harvesting operations in the Palouse region got underway August
1-h and in the Spokene area a week later. Harvest of dry seed peas in the
Columbia Basin was completed by mid-July. In Oregon, harvest was well
underway by mid-August under good weather conditions.

FLAXSEED: Prospects were for a 35.1 million bushel crop as of September 1.
This is 3 percent above a month earlier and 29 percent more

than the 2968 crop. Adequate moisture end continuously moderate temperatures

favored development, resulting in record high yield prospects of 13.0 bushels

per acre.

Harvesting progress es of September 1 is about as far along as in
previous years in the major producing North Central area. Four-fifths
of the acreage was harvested in South Dakota and over one-fifth in North
Dakota. The more immature fields in North Dakota are vulnerable, as
usual, to frost damage. Thus, & later then normal killing frost could
benefit the crop.

PEANUTS: ‘The September 1 peanut production forecast of 2,643 million

pounds is 1 percent above the forecast a month earlier and y
percent above the 1968 crop of 2,543 million pounds. Prospects in Texas
improved enough in August to more than offset declines in Virginia and
Alebama. Production prospects in other States did not change during August.
The expected U. S. yield per acre 1s 1,839 pounds, 68 pounds above last
year's record high.

CROP PRODUCTION, September 1969 - 16 - Crop Reporting Board, SRS, USDA