Cr Pr 2-2 (6-04)

Washington, D.C.

Crop

Production

Released June 10, 2004, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of

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

Winter Wheat Production Down 1 Percent from May

All Orange Production Unchanged

Winter wheat production is forecast at 1.53 billion bushels, down 1 percent from the May 1 forecast and

10 percent below 2003. Based on June 1 conditions, the U.S. yield is forecast at 43.6 bushels per acre, down

0.6 bushel from the previous forecast. Grain area totals 35.1 million acres, unchanged from May 1. 

Hard Red production is down 3 percent from a month ago to 887 million bushels. Soft Red is down less than

1 percent from last month, and now totals 397 million bushels. White production totals 247 million bushels,

up 2 percent from last month.

The U.S. all orange June 1 forecast for the 2003-04 crop is 13.1 million tons, unchanged from the May 1

forecast but 14 percent above last season's final utilization. Florida's all orange forecast, at 245 million boxes

(11.0 million tons), is unchanged from the previous forecast but 21 percent above the previous season. Early

and midseason varieties in Florida are forecast at 126 million boxes (5.67 million tons), unchanged from last

month but 13 percent above the previous season. Harvest of the early and midseason varieties is complete. 

Florida's Valencia forecast is 119 million boxes (5.36 million tons), unchanged from the May forecast but

31 percent above last season's final utilization. The monthly row count survey indicates 87 percent of the

Valencia crop harvested. Arizona, California, and Texas orange production forecasts are carried over from

April 1.

Florida frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) yield projection is increased from 1.55 to 1.56 gallons

per box at 42.0 degrees Brix. The early and midseason portion is final at 1.45 gallons per box. The Valencia

portion is raised from 1.67 to 1.70 gallons per box. All projections of yield assume that the processing

relationships this year will be similar to those of the past several years.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 2 NASS, USDA

This report was approved on June 10, 2004.

Acting Secretary of

Agriculture

Keith J. Collins

Agricultural Statistics Board

Chairperson

Rich Allen
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 3 NASS, USDA

Contents

Page

Apricots .............................................................................. 8

Cherries, Sweet ......................................................................... 6

Citrus ................................................................................ 7

Crop Comments ....................................................................... 25

Crop Summary ........................................................................ 15

Hops ................................................................................. 9

Information Contacts ................................................................... 32

Maple Syrup .......................................................................... 12

Papayas ............................................................................... 8

Peaches ............................................................................... 6

Pears, Bartlett .......................................................................... 8

Prunes ................................................................................ 8

Reliability of Production Data in this Report ................................................. 30

Sugarbeets ........................................................................... 10

Sugarcane ............................................................................ 11

Sweet Potatoes ........................................................................ 14

Weather Maps ........................................................................ 21

Weather Summary ..................................................................... 23

Wheat, Durum ......................................................................... 5

Wheat, by Class ........................................................................ 5

Wheat, Winter ......................................................................... 4
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 4 NASS, USDA

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

and United States, 2003 and Forecasted June 1, 2004

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2003 2004 2003

2004

2003 2004

May 1 Jun 1

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

AR

CA

CO

DE

GA

ID

IL

IN

KS

KY

MD

MI

MS

MO

MT

NE

NY

NC

OH

OK

OR

PA

SC

SD

TN

TX

VA

WA

WY

Oth

 Sts 1

US

570

370

2,200

47

230

720

810

430

10,000

330

145

660

125

870

1,720

1,820

120

410

1,000

4,600

940

165

185

1,380

270

3,450

160

1,800

145

869

36,541

630

310

1,800

43

200

680

970

420

9,000

350

145

620

205

950

1,600

1,850

97

480

880

4,300

840

135

180

1,440

270

3,600

155

1,700

135

1,097

35,082

50.0

61.0

35.0

41.0

46.0

80.0

65.0

69.0

48.0

62.0

37.0

68.0

49.0

61.0

37.0

46.0

53.0

36.0

68.0

39.0

51.0

43.0

39.0

43.0

50.0

28.0

46.0

65.0

27.0

47.0

46.7

51.0

75.0

30.0

63.0

40.0

81.0

62.0

63.0

41.0

65.0

61.0

69.0

51.0

55.0

33.0

39.0

55.0

45.0

68.0

36.0

53.0

50.0

40.0

38.0

53.0

33.0

63.0

63.0

25.0

45.1

44.2

51.0

75.0

30.0

63.0

43.0

81.0

58.0

65.0

39.0

62.0

63.0

70.0

51.0

55.0

34.0

35.0

51.0

47.0

67.0

37.0

59.0

50.0

44.0

35.0

53.0

33.0

63.0

64.0

22.0

45.1

43.6

28,500

22,570

77,000

1,927

10,580

57,600

52,650

29,670

480,000

20,460

5,365

44,880

6,125

53,070

63,640

83,720

6,360

14,760

68,000

179,400

47,940

7,095

7,215

59,340

13,500

96,600

7,360

117,000

3,915

40,827

1,707,069

32,130

23,250

54,000

2,709

8,600

55,080

56,260

27,300

351,000

21,700

9,135

43,400

10,455

52,250

54,400

64,750

4,947

22,560

58,960

159,100

49,560

6,750

7,920

50,400

14,310

118,800

9,765

108,800

2,970

49,481

1,530,742

 1 Other States include AL, AZ, FL, IA, LA, MN, NV, NJ, NM, ND, UT, WV, and WI. Individual State level estimates will be

published in the "Small Grains 2004 Summary."
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 5 NASS, USDA

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

and United States, 2003 and Forecasted June 1, 2004 1

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2003 2004 2003

2004

2003 2004

May 1 Jun 1

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

AZ

CA

MT

ND

Oth

 Sts 2

US

115

115

630

1,980

29

2,869

105

105

100.0

100.0

23.0

29.5

25.4

33.7

100.0

100.0

100.0

85.0

11,500

11,500

14,490

58,410

737

96,637

10,500

8,925

 1 Area harvested for the U.S. and remaining States will be published in "Acreage" released June 30, 2004. Yield and production

will be published in "Crop Production" released July 12, 2004. 2 Other States include MN and SD. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2004 Summary."

Wheat: Production by Class, United States, 2002-2003

and Forecasted June 1, 2004 1

Year

Winter Spring 2

Hard Total

Red

Soft

Red White HardRed White Durum

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

2002

2003

2004

620,328

1,062,889

886,897

320,968

379,196

396,768

195,705

264,984

247,077

351,439

499,926

37,478

32,894

79,960

96,637

1,605,878

2,336,526

 1 Wheat class estimates are based on varietal acreage survey data. The previous end-of-season class percentages are used

throughout the forecast season. 2 Spring wheat production by class and total production will be published in "Crop Production" released July 12, 2004.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 6 NASS, USDA

Sweet Cherries: Total Production by State, and Total,

2002-2003 and Forecasted June 1, 2004

State

Total Production

2002 2003 2004 1

Tons Tons Tons

 CA

 OR

 WA

 Total

55,500

31,000

87,000

173,500

62,000

38,000

116,000

216,000

65,000

43,000

135,000

243,000

 1 The first production forecast for sweet cherries in ID, MI, MT, NY, PA, and UT and tart cherries in CO, MI, NY, OR, PA, UT,

WA, and WI will be published in the "Cherry Production" report released on June 24, 2004.

Peaches: Total Production by Crop, State, and Total,

2002-2003 and Forecasted June 1, 2004

State

Total Production

2002 2003 2004

Million Pounds Million Pounds Million Pounds

CA

 All

 Clingstone 1

 Freestone

GA

SC

Total

1,920.0

1,124.0

796.0

90.0

160.0

2,170.0

1,870.0

1,072.0

798.0

120.0

100.0

2,090.0

1,950.0

1,150.0

800.0

100.0

140.0

2,190.0

 1 CA Clingstone is over-the-scale tonnage and includes culls and cannery diversions.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 7 NASS, USDA

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

2001-2002, 2002-2003 and Forecasted June 1, 2004 1

Crop and State

Utilized Production

Boxes

Utilized Production

Ton Equivalent

2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04

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

Oranges

 Early Mid &

 Navel 3

 AZ 4

 CA 4

 FL

 TX 4

 US

 Valencia

 AZ 4

 CA 4

 FL

 TX 4

 US

 All

 AZ 4

 CA 4

 FL

 TX 4

 US

Temples

 FL

Grapefruit

 White Seedless 5

 FL

 Colored Seedless

 FL

 All

 AZ 4

 CA 4

 FL

 TX 4

 US

Tangerines

 AZ 4 6

 CA 4 6

 FL 7

 US

Lemons 4

 AZ

 CA

 US

Tangelos

 FL

270

32,000

128,000

1,530

161,800

250

19,500

102,000

210

121,960

520

51,500

230,000

1,740

283,760

1,550

18,900

27,800

160

5,900

46,700

5,900

58,660

620

2,200

6,600

9,420

2,800

18,300

21,100

2,150

200

41,000

112,000

1,350

154,550

270

20,500

91,000

220

111,990

470

61,500

203,000

1,570

266,540

1,300

16,200

22,500

130

5,600

38,700

5,650

50,080

430

2,500

5,500

8,430

3,000

24,000

27,000

2,350

260

39,000

126,000

1,450

166,710

280

15,000

119,000

230

134,510

540

54,000

245,000

1,680

301,220

1,400

15,900

24,900

100

5,400

40,800

5,400

51,700

600

2,400

6,500

9,500

3,000

23,000

26,000

1,000

10

1,200

5,760

65

7,035

9

731

4,590

9

5,339

19

1,931

10,350

74

12,374

70

803

1,182

5

198

1,985

236

2,424

23

83

314

420

106

695

801

97

8

1,538

5,040

57

6,643

10

769

4,095

9

4,883

18

2,307

9,135

66

11,526

59

689

956

4

188

1,645

226

2,063

16

94

261

371

114

912

1,026

106

10

1,463

5,670

62

7,205

11

563

5,355

10

5,939

21

2,026

11,025

72

13,144

63

676

1,058

3

181

1,734

216

2,134

23

90

309

422

114

874

988

45

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

quantities of tangerines in TX. 4 Estimates for current year carried forward from previous forecast. 5 Includes seedy. 6 Includes tangelos and tangors. 7 2001-02 includes Robinson, Fallglo, Sunburst, Dancy, and Honey varieties; 2002-03 through 2003-04 includes Fallglo, Sunburst,

and Honey varieties only.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 8 NASS, USDA

Bartlett Pears: Total Production by State and Total,

2002-2003 and Forecasted June 1, 2004

State

Total Production

2002 2003 2004

Tons Tons Tons

CA

OR

WA

Total

232,000

58,000

158,000

448,000

201,000

61,000

196,000

458,000

215,000

62,000

175,000

452,000

Miscellaneous Fruits, California: Total Production by Crop,

2002-2003 and Forecasted June 1, 2004

Crop

Total Production

2002 2003 2004

Tons Tons Tons

Prunes (Dried Basis) 1

Apricots

172,000

85,000

181,000

92,500

70,000

90,000

 1 2003 revised.

Papayas: Area and Fresh Production, by Month, Hawaii, 2003-2004

Month

Area Fresh Production 1

Total in Crop Harvested

2003 2004

2003 2004 2003 2004

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

Apr

May

2,250

2,175

2,110

2,100

1,735

1,740

1,160

1,160

3,485

3,040

2,640

2,435

 1 Utilized fresh production.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 9 NASS, USDA

Hops: Area Harvested by Variety, State, and United States,

2002-2003 and Forecasted June 1, 2004

State

and

Variety

Area Harvested Strung for Harvest

2002 2003 2004

Acres Acres Acres

ID

 Total 1

OR

 Cascade

 Glacier

 Golding

 Liberty

 Millenium

 Mt. Hood

 Nugget

 Perle

 Sterling

 Willamette

 Other Varieties

 Total

WA

 Cascade

 Chelan

 Chinook

 Cluster

 Columbus/Tomahawk

 Galena

 Golding

 Hallertauer

 Horizon

 Millenium

 Mt. Hood

 Northern Brewer

 Nugget

 Perle

 Tettnanger

 Tillicum

 Willamette

 YCR-5(WarriorTM)

 Zeus

 Other Varieties

 Total

 US

3,399

217

 -

 -

36

421

243

1,967

452

86

1,912

243

5,577

1,216

295

422

480

3,663

3,239

26

76

337

1,455

107

97

1,288

124

48

194

3,639

988

2,265

374

20,333

29,309

3,429

 -

245

95

 -

 -

217

1,529

450

84

2,224

904

5,748

2,120

180

453

430

2,738

2,856

22

53

135

1,386

32

65

918

104

 -

194

3,645

1,242

2,333

586

19,492

28,669

3,505

91

243

105

 -

264

215

1,286

259

222

2,175

247

5,107

1,460

201

490

467

2,988

3,412

36

46

35

1,126

39

65

719

47

 -

 -

3,543

811

2,899

950

19,334

27,946

 1 Beginning with the 2002 crop, only State totals will be published for Idaho to avoid disclosure of individual operations.

- Included in Other Varieties to avoid disclosure of individual operations.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 10 NASS, USDA

Sugarbeets: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, Production,

Price, and Value by State and United States, 2002-2003 1

State

Area Planted Area Harvested Yield

2002 2003 2 2002 2003 2 2002 2003 2

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

CA

CO

ID

MI

MN

MT

NE

ND

OH

OR

WA

WY

US

50.2

43.9

212.0

179.0

505.0

58.0

57.0

265.0

1.9

11.3

4.0

40.0

1,427.3

50.8

28.6

208.0

179.0

492.0

51.7

45.3

259.0

2.0

10.0

4.0

35.0

1,365.4

49.5

39.5

210.0

177.0

476.0

55.9

42.0

258.0

1.8

11.0

4.0

36.0

1,360.7

50.2

27.4

207.0

178.0

487.0

51.5

42.4

255.0

1.9

9.8

4.0

33.7

1,347.9

39.6

20.1

24.3

18.1

18.6

19.6

18.1

18.6

20.6

27.4

35.0

18.3

20.4

36.5

23.5

29.2

19.1

20.6

25.4

20.3

20.4

24.2

30.7

40.3

22.3

22.7

Production Price per Ton Value of Production

2002 2003 2 2002 2003 3 2002 2 2003 3

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

CA

CO

ID

MI

MN

MT

NE

ND

OH

OR

WA

WY

US

1,960

794

5,103

3,204

8,854

1,096

760

4,799

37

301

140

659

27,707

1,832

644

6,044

3,400

10,032

1,308

861

5,202

46

301

161

752

30,583

35.10

36.80

41.60

38.20

38.00

41.00

40.00

41.00

38.90

41.60

41.60

42.30

39.30

68,796

29,219

212,285

122,393

336,452

44,936

30,400

196,759

1,439

12,522

5,824

27,876

1,088,901

 1 Relates to year of intended harvest in all States except CA. In CA, relates to year of intended harvest for fall planted beets in

central CA and to year of planting for overwintered beets in central and southern CA. 2 Revised. 3 Estimates are not available. U.S. marketing year average price, value of production, and parity price will be published in

"Agricultural Prices" released July 30, 2004. State estimates will be published in "Crop Values" to be released February 2005.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 11 NASS, USDA

Sugarcane: Area Harvested, Yield, Production, Price,

and Value by State and United States, 2002-2003

State

Area Harvested Yield 1 Production 1

2002 2003 2 2002 2003 2 2002 2003 2

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

For Sugar

 FL

 HI

 LA

 TX

 US

For Seed

 FL

 HI

 LA

 TX

 US

For Sugar

 and Seed

 FL

 HI

 LA

 TX

 US

442.0

21.3

465.0

43.6

971.9

19.0

1.4

30.0

0.9

51.3

461.0

22.7

495.0

44.5

1,023.2

419.0

19.9

450.0

43.8

932.7

19.0

1.4

40.0

1.3

61.7

438.0

21.3

490.0

45.1

994.4

38.3

99.0

28.3

39.1

34.9

38.1

35.5

28.3

30.0

32.2

38.3

95.1

28.3

38.9

34.7

39.3

102.0

26.2

37.9

34.3

40.2

37.3

26.2

35.7

31.0

39.3

97.7

26.2

37.8

34.0

16,929

2,109

13,160

1,705

33,903

724

50

849

27

1,650

17,653

2,159

14,009

1,732

35,553

16,467

2,030

11,790

1,660

31,947

764

52

1,048

46

1,910

17,231

2,082

12,838

1,706

33,857

For Sugar For Sugar and Seed

Price per Ton Value of Production Value of Production 3

2002 2003 4 2002 2003 4 2002 2003 4

Dollars Dollars 1,000 Dollars 1,000 Dollars 1,000 Dollars 1,000 Dollars

FL

HI

LA

TX

US

31.70

30.50

23.50

30.30

28.40

536,649

64,325

309,260

51,662

961,896

559,600

65,850

329,212

52,480

1,007,142

 1 Yield and production refer to net weight. 2 Revised. 3 Price per ton of cane for sugar used in evaluating value of production for seed. 4 Estimates are not available. U.S. marketing year average price, value of production, and parity price will be published in

"Agricultural Prices" released July 30, 2004. State estimates will be published in "Crop Values" to be released February 2005.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 12 NASS, USDA

Maple Syrup: Taps, Yield, and Production

by State and United States, 2003-2004 1

State Number of Taps Yield per Tap Production

2003 2004 2003 2004 2003 2004

1,000 Taps 1,000 Taps Gallons Gallons 1,000 Gallons 1,000 Gallons

CT

ME

MA

MI

NH

NY

OH

PA

VT

WI

US

62

1,295

220

360

350

1,340

387

383

2,030

400

6,827

62

1,290

235

370

360

1,345

405

404

2,100

385

6,956

0.161

0.220

0.168

0.164

0.171

0.157

0.132

0.136

0.207

0.190

0.185

0.177

0.225

0.213

0.216

0.231

0.190

0.193

0.149

0.238

0.260

0.217

10

285

37

59

60

210

51

52

420

76

1,260

11

290

50

80

83

255

78

60

500

100

1,507

 1 2003 revised.

Maple Syrup: Price and Value

by State and United States, 2002-2003 1

State

Average Price

per Gallon

Value of

Production

2002 2003 2002 2003

Dollars Dollars 1,000 Dollars 1,000 Dollars

CT

ME

MA

MI

NH

NY

OH

PA

VT

WI

US

47.20

19.40

39.50

32.50

41.10

26.30

32.30

26.70

27.00

29.30

27.50

48.60

22.50

41.90

31.20

43.00

26.80

35.10

27.40

27.80

29.10

28.30

472

5,335

1,896

2,438

3,411

6,838

2,423

1,602

13,770

2,315

40,500

486

6,413

1,550

1,841

2,580

5,628

1,790

1,425

11,676

2,212

35,601

 1 Price and value for 2002 are revised. Price and value for 2004 are not available until June,

2005.

Maple Syrup: Percent of Sales by Type and State, 2002-2003

State

Retail Wholesale Bulk

2002 2003 2002 2003 2002 2003

Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent

CT

ME

MA

MI

NH

NY

OH

PA

VT

WI

85

5

50

65

70

39

76

45

25

42

70

10

60

44

70

37

72

43

30

38

10

5

30

15

15

21

6

19

15

24

20

5

30

44

10

24

11

18

10

22

5

90

20

20

15

40

18

36

60

34

10

85

10

12

20

39

17

39

60

40
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 13 NASS, USDA

Maple Syrup: Price by Type of Sales and Size of Container

by State, 2002-2003 1

Type

and

State

Gallons 1/2 Gallons Quarts Pints 1/2 Pints

2002 2003 2002 2003 2002 2003 2002 2003 2002 2003

Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars

Retail

 CT

 ME

 MA

 MI

 NH

 NY

 OH

 PA

 VT

 WI

Wholesale

 CT

 ME

 MA

 MI

 NH

 NY

 OH 2

 PA

 VT

 WI

37.50

34.00

35.00

31.00

33.30

29.70

29.80

29.10

31.40

27.80

30.30

28.20

25.80

25.00

28.30

26.90

24.10

27.00

25.00

26.40

36.90

35.70

35.00

33.10

34.60

30.20

29.40

28.80

31.70

28.40

31.30

28.50

27.20

27.50

27.60

25.50

24.10

27.20

27.80

27.70

21.20

18.60

20.40

17.50

19.00

17.70

17.80

16.50

18.20

15.50

16.80

16.80

16.50

15.30

17.20

14.80

14.30

16.00

16.20

14.50

21.00

19.20

20.10

18.60

20.10

17.80

17.40

17.50

18.70

15.30

16.70

16.90

16.80

14.90

17.00

14.70

15.80

15.70

17.10

15.20

11.80

10.50

12.30

10.10

11.30

9.90

10.20

9.70

11.30

8.50

9.20

8.40

9.10

8.70

10.40

8.00

9.20

8.70

9.30

7.90

12.30

11.00

12.10

10.10

11.80

10.40

10.20

10.00

11.50

8.30

9.00

8.30

9.20

8.50

9.60

8.00

9.00

8.30

9.60

8.30

7.30

6.50

7.90

6.00

6.80

6.50

6.30

5.70

7.10

5.30

5.20

4.80

5.70

4.90

5.60

4.70

5.60

4.90

5.40

4.50

7.50

7.10

7.50

6.10

7.20

6.50

7.10

6.00

7.10

4.95

5.30

4.90

5.60

4.80

5.50

4.80

4.70

4.80

5.80

4.50

4.60

4.20

5.20

4.10

4.10

4.20

4.10

3.60

4.50

3.30

3.40

3.00

3.80

3.40

3.50

2.90

3.20

3.20

3.40

2.80

4.70

4.90

5.00

4.40

4.20

4.30

4.30

3.80

4.60

3.15

3.00

2.90

3.40

3.70

3.40

3.00

2.90

3.60

2.85

Bulk All Grades Bulk All Grades All Sales

2002 2003 2002 2003 2002 2003

Dollars per Pound Dollars per Pound Dollars per Gallon Dollars per Gallon Equivalent per Gallon Equivalent per Gallon

Bulk

 CT 2

 ME

 MA

 MI

 NH

 NY

 OH

 PA

 VT

 WI

1.50

1.50

1.50

1.40

1.30

1.45

1.30

1.70

1.40

1.60

1.30

1.90

1.40

1.30

1.60

1.05

1.60

1.50

16.50

16.50

16.80

15.40

14.30

16.00

13.80

18.70

15.00

17.60

14.30

20.90

15.40

14.50

17.80

11.60

17.60

16.60

47.20

19.40

39.50

32.50

41.10

26.30

32.30

26.70

27.00

29.30

48.60

22.50

41.90

31.20

43.00

26.80

35.10

27.40

27.80

29.10

 1 Prices for 2002 are revised. 2 Data not published to avoid disclosure of individual operations.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 14 NASS, USDA

Sweet Potatoes: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield,

and Production by State and United States, 2002-2003 1

State

Area Planted Area Harvested

2002 2003 2002 2003

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

AL

CA

LA

MS

NJ

NC

SC

TX

VA

US

2.8

10.4

21.0

16.0

1.2

40.0

1.7

2.8

0.5

96.4

2.7

10.7

19.0

14.0

1.1

43.0

1.4

3.4

0.5

95.8

2.6

10.4

15.0

12.3

1.2

37.0

0.8

2.5

0.5

82.3

2.5

10.7

18.0

13.6

1.1

42.0

1.0

3.2

0.5

92.6

Yield Production

2002 2003 2002 2003

Cwt Cwt 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt

AL

CA

LA

MS

NJ

NC

SC

TX

VA

US

185

280

125

160

125

130

85

180

170

156

190

300

175

175

125

140

150

140

120

172

481

2,912

1,875

1,968

150

4,810

68

450

85

12,799

475

3,210

3,150

2,380

138

5,880

150

448

60

15,891

 1 2003 revised.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 15 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2003-2004

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop

Area Planted Area Harvested

2003 2004 2003 2004

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

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain 2

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain 2

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

5,299.0

78,736.0

4,601.0

730.0

3,022.0

1,368.0

9,420.0

61,700.0

44,945.0

2,915.0

13,840.0

1,082.0

595.0

110.0

1,344.0

1.3

221.0

73,404.0

2,344.0

13,479.6

13,301.0

178.6

1,365.4

21.1

1,406.1

337.5

246.0

1,274.5

14.6

88.6

63.7

1,107.6

95.8

4,683.0

79,004.0

4,312.0

3,260.0

8,600.0

59,462.0

43,372.0

2,757.0

13,333.0

965.0

1,366.0

75,411.0

2,086.0

14,401.6

14,175.0

226.6

1,358.6

1,333.0

14.2

73.5

98.3

4,688.0

71,139.0

6,528.0

63,342.0

23,578.0

39,764.0

2,224.0

620.0

2,997.0

339.0

7,798.0

343.0

52,839.0

36,541.0

2,869.0

13,429.0

1,068.0

583.0

107.0

1,312.0

1.2

212.0

72,321.0

2,197.0

12,003.4

11,826.0

177.4

1,347.9

994.4

411.2

15.6

1,346.9

328.5

237.0

5.9

0.2

28.7

78.2

1,250.0

14.3

84.7

59.0

1,092.0

15.8

92.6

0.4

63,731.0

2,067.0

35,082.0

414.6

27.9

14.0

71.7

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

full 2004 crop year. 2 Area planted for all purposes. 3 Area is total acres in crop, not harvested acreage.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 16 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2003-2004

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop Unit

Yield Production

2003 2004 2003 2004

1,000 1,000

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice 2

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed 3

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 2

 Upland 2

 Amer-Pima 2

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas 2

 Dry Edible Beans 2

 Dry Edible Peas 2

 Lentils 2

 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

Bu

"

Ton

"

"

"

Bu

"

Cwt

Bu

"

Ton

Bu

"

"

"

Lb

Ton

Bu

Lb

"

"

"

Bu

Lb

Bale

"

"

Ton

"

Lb

Cwt

"

"

"

"

Lb

"

"

"

Cwt

"

"

"

"

Lb

Cwt

Lb

58.9

142.2

16.2

2.48

3.24

2.03

65.0

18.5

6,645

27.3

52.7

10.4

44.2

46.7

33.7

39.7

1,416

17.9

723

3,159

949

1,286

33.4

1,213

730

723

1,170

22.7

34.0

1,952

1,115

1,672

1,584

1,030

1,470

37,500

1,903

89

367

282

288

322

377

113

172

43.6

250

266

276,087

10,113,887

105,864

157,123

76,307

80,816

144,649

11,450

199,157

9,254

411,237

3,552

2,336,526

1,707,069

96,637

532,820

1,512,250

6,664.6

10,426

77,372

4,144,150

1,139

272,555

2,417,565

2,665,226

18,255.2

17,822.9

432.3

30,583

33,857

802,654

174

22,515

5,202

2,442

673

8,700

6,000

54,565.1

6,924

458,854

4,027

24,433

19,008

411,386

1,778

15,891

5,000

1,530,742

3,500

19,077

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

full 2004 crop year. 2 Yield in pounds. 3 Yield is not estimated.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 17 NASS, USDA

Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 2002-2004

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop Unit

Production

2002 2003 2004

1,000 1,000 1,000

Citrus 2

 Grapefruit

 K-Early Citrus (FL) 3

 Lemons

 Oranges

 Tangelos (FL)

 Tangerines

 Temples (FL)

Noncitrus

 Apples

 Apricots

 Bananas (HI)

 Grapes

 Olives (CA)

 Papayas (HI)

 Peaches

 Pears

 Prunes, Dried (CA)

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA)

Nuts & Misc.

 Almonds (CA)

 Hazelnuts

 Pecans

 Pistachios (CA)

 Walnuts (CA)

 Maple Syrup

Ton

"

"

"

"

"

"

1,000 Lbs

Ton

Lb

Ton

"

Lbs

1,000 Lbs

Ton

"

"

Lb

Ton

Lb

"

Ton

Gal

2,424

1

801

12,374

97

420

70

8,523.9

90.0

20,000.0

7,338.9

103.0

45,900.0

2,535.0

890.0

172.0

15.7

1,090,000

19.5

172,900

303,000

282.0

1,475

2,063

1,026

11,526

106

371

59

9,014.6

97.9

22,500.0

6,477.9

118.0

42,600.0

2,523.1

923.1

181.0

16.9

1,040,000

35.0

262,200

116,000

325.0

1,260

2,134

988

13,144

45

422

63

70.0

1,100,000

1,507

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

full 2004 crop year. 2 Production years are 2001-2002, 2002-2003, and 2003-2004. 3 Estimates discontinued as of the 2002-2003 crop.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 18 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2003-2004

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Area Planted Area Harvested

2003 2004 2003 2004

Hectares Hectares Hectares Hectares

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain 2

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All 3

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain 2

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All 3

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 3

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All 3

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 4

2,144,450

31,863,670

1,861,980

295,420

1,222,970

553,620

3,812,180

24,969,370

18,188,790

1,179,670

5,600,910

437,870

240,790

44,520

543,900

530

89,440

29,705,860

948,590

5,455,060

5,382,780

72,280

552,560

8,540

569,030

136,580

99,550

515,780

5,910

35,860

25,780

448,230

38,770

1,895,160

31,972,130

1,745,020

1,319,290

3,480,330

24,063,680

17,552,210

1,115,730

5,395,730

390,530

552,810

30,518,080

844,180

5,828,180

5,736,480

91,700

549,810

539,450

5,750

29,740

39,780

1,897,190

28,789,240

2,641,820

25,633,870

9,541,780

16,092,090

900,030

250,910

1,212,860

137,190

3,155,770

138,810

21,383,410

14,787,780

1,161,060

5,434,580

432,210

235,930

43,300

530,950

490

85,790

29,267,590

889,100

4,857,660

4,785,860

71,790

545,480

402,420

166,390

6,310

545,080

132,940

95,910

2,390

60

11,600

31,650

505,860

5,790

34,280

23,880

441,920

6,390

37,470

170

25,791,300

836,490

14,197,330

167,760

11,310

5,670

29,020

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

full 2004 crop year. 2 Area planted for all purposes. 3 Total may not add due to rounding. 4 Area is total hectares in crop, not harvested hectares.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 19 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2003-2004

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Yield Production

2003 2004 2003 2004

Metric Tons Metric Tons Metric Tons Metric Tons

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All 2

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All 2

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed 3

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 2

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All 2

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

3.17

8.92

36.35

5.56

7.25

4.56

2.33

1.03

7.45

1.71

3.31

23.21

2.97

3.14

2.27

2.67

1.59

1.12

0.81

3.54

1.06

1.44

2.25

1.36

0.82

0.81

1.31

50.86

76.32

2.19

1.25

1.87

1.77

1.15

1.65

42.03

2.13

0.10

41.14

31.56

32.33

36.11

42.23

0.13

19.23

2.93

28.02

29.82

6,011,080

256,904,560

96,038,210

142,539,590

69,224,550

73,315,040

2,099,570

259,680

9,033,610

235,060

10,445,900

3,222,320

63,589,820

46,458,800

2,630,030

14,500,980

685,950

6,046,020

264,830

35,100

1,879,750

520

123,630

65,795,340

1,208,930

3,974,600

3,880,480

94,120

27,744,430

30,714,550

364,080

7,890

1,021,260

235,960

110,770

30,530

3,950

2,720

24,750

3,140

20,813,270

182,660

1,108,260

862,190

18,660,160

810

720,800

2,270

41,659,970

158,760

865,320

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

full 2004 crop year. 2 Production may not add due to rounding. 3 Yield is not estimated.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 20 NASS, USDA

Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 2002-2004

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Production

2002 2003 2004

Metric tons Metric tons Metric tons

Citrus 2

 Grapefruit

 K-Early Citrus (FL) 3

 Lemons

 Oranges

 Tangelos (FL)

 Tangerines

 Temples (FL)

Noncitrus

 Apples

 Apricots

 Bananas (HI)

 Grapes

 Olives (CA)

 Papayas (HI)

 Peaches

 Pears

 Prunes, Dried (CA)

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA)

Nuts & Misc.

 Almonds (CA)

 Hazelnuts

 Pecans

 Pistachios (CA)

 Walnuts (CA)

 Maple Syrup

2,199,020

910

726,650

11,225,500

88,000

381,020

63,500

3,866,380

81,680

9,070

6,657,740

93,440

20,820

1,149,860

807,410

156,040

14,200

494,420

17,690

78,430

137,440

255,830

7,370

1,871,520

930,770

10,456,210

96,160

336,570

53,520

4,088,950

88,800

10,210

5,876,650

107,050

19,320

1,144,460

837,380

164,200

15,330

471,740

31,750

118,930

52,620

294,840

6,300

1,935,930

896,300

11,924,040

40,820

382,830

57,150

63,500

498,950

7,530

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

full 2004 crop year. 2 Production years are 2001-2002, 2002-2003, and 2003-2004. 3 Estimates discontinued as of the 2002-03 crop.
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June 2004 21 NASS, USDA
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June 2004 22 NASS, USDA
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 23 NASS, USDA

May Weather Summary

A wavy front draped across the northern United States separated chilly conditions along the Nation’s northern

tier from above-normal temperatures in most other areas. Warmth was most pronounced in the Mid-Atlantic

States, where monthly temperatures approached or reached May-record levels and averaged up to 8 degrees F

above normal. Farther west, temperatures generally averaged 2 to 5 degrees F above normal on the central

and southern Plains, despite a few brief outbreaks of cool weather. Farther north, below-normal temperatures

were the rule from Montana to the upper Great Lakes region. Monthly readings averaged as much as

8 degrees F below normal in eastern North Dakota and northern Minnesota.

The boundary between warm and cool air helped to provide a focus for mid- to late-May rainfall in the Corn

Belt. Midwestern downpours slowed or halted soybean and final corn planting, caused widespread lowland

flooding, and left standing water in many fields. While warm, wet, humid conditions increased winter wheat

disease potential across the southern Corn Belt, chilly weather hampered summer crop emergence and

development in the upper Midwest. Farther south, favorably drier weather overspread the western and central

Gulf Coast regions during the second half of May, allowing water to drain from previously flooded lowlands. 

In contrast, hotter- and drier-than-normal weather increased stress on Southeastern pastures and summer

crops, especially across Georgia, South Carolina, and parts of Florida. Meanwhile, mostly dry, frequently hot

weather depleted topsoil moisture on the central and southern High Plains, hastening winter wheat maturation

but increasing stress on pastures and dryland summer crops. On the northern Plains, however, cool, showery

weather slowed crop development but provided much-needed moisture for drought-stressed pastures and

small grains. Showery conditions also aided winter wheat and spring-sown crops across the interior

Northwest, while seasonably dry weather increased demands on drought-reduced irrigation reserves in the

Southwest.

May Crop Summary

Planting progressed rapidly in the Corn Belt early in the month, but heavy rainfall after midmonth caused

fieldwork delays throughout the region and localized flooding in some areas. Temperatures were below

normal in the northern part of the Corn Belt, slowing crop development, while above-normal temperatures in

more southern areas of the region allowed summer crop development to remain well ahead of the normal

pace. In the Great Plains, dry conditions early in the month gave way to light to moderate precipitation

through the end of the month, providing some relief. Temperatures in the northern Great Plains were below

normal through most of the month with eight inches of snow reported in North Dakota around midmonth. 

Above-normal temperatures prevailed in the central and southern parts of the region. The southern Atlantic

Coast States remained mostly dry throughout the month, causing moisture shortages. In the Mississippi Delta,

heavy rainfall around midmonth severely hampered fieldwork and flooded many fields, though fieldwork

resumed as fields began to dry out later in the month. Temperatures were above normal across the northern

and middle Atlantic Coast States, with light to moderate precipitation throughout the month. Hot, dry

conditions prevailed in the Rocky Mountains early in the month, but yielded to moderate precipitation and

below normal temperatures in the northern Rockies. The central and southern Rockies remained mostly dry,

with only light, scattered showers, while temperatures averaged above normal. In the interior areas of the

Pacific Northwest, light to moderate rainfall reduced irrigation requirements and helped improve small grain

conditions. Dry weather across the Great Basin, Southwest, and California, with well-above-normal

temperatures early in the month, gave way to cooler temperatures through month’s end.

By May 9, the Nation’s corn crop was 84 percent planted, 22 percentage points ahead of last year and

21 points ahead of normal. Planting progress slowed later in the month as heavy rainfall in the Corn Belt

limited field activities, but was 95 percent complete on May 23, ten points ahead of last year and 8 points

ahead of normal. Meanwhile, emergence advanced from 18 percent on May 2 to 90 percent by month’s end,

14 points ahead of last year and 10 points ahead of the 5-year average. Through mid-month, emergence

progressed rapidly in the Corn Belt, but slowed in the second half of the month as most States neared

completion. As of May 24, all States were ahead of the normal emergence pace, though Colorado and Kansas

had fallen slightly behind the 5-year average by the end of the month.

Winter wheat heading progressed rapidly across the central Great Plains and southern Corn Belt through the

first half of the month. At mid-month, 69 percent of the crop was headed, compared with 63 percent last year

and 61 percent for the 5-year average. At that time, heading was ahead of the normal pace throughout the

Great Plains and most of the Corn Belt. In Nebraska and Colorado, development was 25 and 22 points ahead
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of normal, respectively. By May 30, heading had advanced to 87 percent complete, 7 points ahead of last

year and 6 points ahead of normal. The crop was completely headed in Arkansas, California, Kansas, and

Oklahoma but heading had just started in Idaho and Montana. Late-month development was most rapid in the

northern Corn Belt and Pacific Northwest. Crop condition declined during the month in the Great Plains and

Corn Belt, but improved in the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Northwest.

Cotton planting was 31 percent complete on May 2, two percentage points ahead of last year and 3 points

ahead of normal. Although planting was behind the normal pace in most States, growers in Texas, the largest

cotton-producing State, were 4 points ahead. Planting progressed rapidly in the Delta during the first week of

the month, and in the Southeast the next week. At midmonth, all States, except Arizona, Missouri, and

Tennessee, were near or ahead of their normal planting pace. California’s crop was completely planted by

this time, with most of their crop planted prior to the beginning of May, and far ahead of normal. By May 30,

planting had advanced to 86 percent complete, compared with 78 percent for the same date in 2003, and

82 percent for the 5-year average. Virginia growers had finished planting their crop, while producers across

the Delta and Southeast neared completion. Planting progress was ahead of the normal pace in all States,

except Arizona and Louisiana, where progress was only slightly behind normal. Also on May 30, squaring

was 7 percent complete, 1 point behind last year and the 5-year average.

Twelve percent of the Nation’s soybean crop was planted by May 2, three percentage points ahead of last year

and the normal. Planting progressed rapidly through the first half of the month, particularly in the Corn Belt,

where Iowa and Minnesota growers planted over 60 percent of their crop during those 2 weeks. By

midmonth, planting had reached 54 percent complete, 31 points ahead of last year and 18 points ahead of

normal. Progress slowed in the Corn Belt after midmonth as heavy rainfall limited fieldwork but progress

continued at a rapid pace in adjacent areas of the Great Plains. By May 30, planting was 77 percent complete,

compared with 67 percent last year and 72 percent for the 5-year average. Emergence advanced from

19 percent complete on May 16 to 55 percent complete by month’s end, 23 points ahead of last year and

12 points ahead of normal. The most rapid progress occurred in the Corn Belt, where emergence advanced

40 points or more in most States.

At the beginning of the month, 23 percent of the sorghum crop was planted, compared with 21 percent last

year and 22 percent for the average. Planting progressed slowly early in the month, advancing just 13 points

to 36 percent complete by May 16. Progress accelerated during the second half of the month, reaching

61 percent by the end of the month, 10 points ahead of last year and 4 points ahead of normal. During the last

two weeks of the month, growers in Illinois, Kansas, and Nebraska led the way, planting 34 percent or more

of their crop. At month’s end, planting was slightly ahead of the normal pace in most States and far ahead of

normal in Illinois. Louisiana producers, at 96 percent, were nearest completion, while Texas growers had

planted 74 percent of their crop, 4 points ahead of normal.

Rice planting was 70 percent complete at the beginning of the month, compared with 68 percent for last year

at that time and 64 percent for the 5-year average. Planting progressed steadily through the middle of the

month, but slowed through month’s end as all States neared completion. By May 30, Missouri and Texas

growers had finished planting and producers in all other States were within 5 percentage points of completion. 

Emergence began the month at 51 percent complete, 9 points ahead of last year and 14 points ahead of

normal. In the Delta, the crop rapidly emerged ahead of normal. The California crop started the month at

only 5 percent emerged but also rapidly advanced under seasonal conditions. By month’s end, 91 percent of

the crop was emerged, 8 points ahead of last year and 2 points ahead of the 5-year average.

On May 2, sixty-eight percent of the Nation’s spring wheat crop had been planted, 11 points ahead of last

year and 25 points ahead of normal. Progress was 24 points or more ahead of normal in Minnesota, Montana,

and the Dakotas but only slightly ahead of normal in the Pacific Northwest. Planting was at or near

completion by midmonth in all States, except North Dakota. By the end of the month, growers in North

Dakota had planted 91 percent of their expected acreage. Meanwhile, emergence progressed steadily through

the month, from 32 percent complete on May 2 to 87 percent on May 30. By month’s end, emergence was

5 points ahead of last year and 11 points ahead of normal. Emergence was at or near completion in Idaho,

South Dakota, and Washington and was ahead of the normal pace in all States. 

Barley seeding began the month at 63 percent complete, compared with 50 percent last year and 41 percent

for the 5-year average. After continuing the rapid advancement for a week, progress slowed through the end

of the month, reaching 94 percent on May 30, one point behind last year but 1 point ahead of normal. All
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States were at or ahead of the normal planting pace throughout the month. Emergence advanced from

28 percent on May 2 to 86 percent complete by month’s end, 5 points ahead of last year and 11 points ahead

of normal.

Seventy-seven percent of the Nation’s oat crop was planted at the beginning of the month, 10 points ahead of

last year and 19 points ahead of normal. By May 24, planting had advanced to 96 percent complete, 4 points

ahead of last year and 6 points ahead of normal. Planting progressed well ahead of normal in the northern

Great Plains and adjacent areas of the Corn Belt but lagged behind the average throughout the month in Ohio

and Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, emergence began the month at 39 percent complete and progressed to

76 percent by May 16. At month’s end, 92 percent of the crop had emerged, 2 points ahead of last year and

5 points ahead of normal. Emergence lagged behind the normal pace in the Ohio Valley but was ahead of

normal elsewhere.

By May 16, eight percent of the sunflower crop had been planted in the 4 major-producing States, compared

with 5 percent for last year and the 5-year average. By the end of the month, planting had advanced to

39 percent complete, but had slipped to 1 point behind last year and 2 points behind normal. Only Colorado

growers were ahead of their normal planting pace. Planting progress was most advanced in North Dakota, at

50 percent. 

Peanut planting started slowly at the beginning of the month, behind the 5-year average in all States, except

Georgia and Oklahoma. Planting rapidly advanced during the month, but still lagged behind average along

the Atlantic Coastal Plain and in the Southeast through most of the month. By May 30, ninety-one percent of

the crop was planted, 6 points ahead of last year and 3 points ahead of normal.

Winter Wheat: Area for 2004 grain harvest is forecast at 35.1 million acres, unchanged from May 1 but

down 4 percent from 2003. As of May 30, heading had reached 87 percent in the 18 major States,

6 percentage points ahead of normal. Harvest was underway in the southern-most portions of the growing

area.

Forecasted head counts from the objective yield surveys in the 6 Hard Red Winter States (Colorado, Kansas,

Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas) are below last year’s final counts. Indicated average head weights

are also below last year’s level in Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska. Harvest was in full swing in both Texas

and Oklahoma, with progress in Oklahoma running well ahead of the 5-year average. In Kansas and

Nebraska, yield prospects have been dampened by continued dry weather, as well as extreme temperatures -

both high and low. Soil moisture levels remain a concern in Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota. 

Montana received significant rainfall during the last half of May, leading to improved crop condition ratings.

 

Forecasted head counts from the objective yield surveys in the 3 Soft Red Winter States (Illinois, Missouri,

and Ohio) are below last year’s final counts. Indicated average head weights are also below last year, but

above average. Much of the Soft Red growing region experienced heavy rainfall near the end of May. This

has led to concerns about potential disease pressure, however no significant disease presence has been noted. 

The Southeast remains dry, where harvest is well underway. 

The Pacific Northwest States (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho) experienced warm dry weather in early May,

but cooler wet weather during the middle and end of the month. In Idaho, this moisture improved dryland

yield expectations, offsetting lower yield expectations for irrigated acreage. Yield prospects in Oregon

improved significantly, where most of the major wheat growing areas now have above normal annual

precipitation levels.

Durum Wheat: Production of Durum wheat in Arizona and California is forecast at a collective 19.4 million

bushels, down 8 percent from May 1, and 16 percent below their 2003 total of 23.0 million bushels. Harvest

is in full swing in both Arizona and California. The extremely high temperatures during March and April in

the California desert region reduced yields more than previously expected. The Central Valley crop has

developed normally.

Peaches: The 2004 peach crop in California, Georgia, and South Carolina is forecast at 2.19 billion pounds,

up 5 percent from 2003 and 1 percent above two years ago.
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The California Clingstone crop is forecast at 1.15 billion pounds, unchanged from the May 1 forecast but

7 percent above 2003. The State experienced an adequate number of chilling hours, benefitting the

Clingstone crop. Overall, bloom is reported to be good on all varieties. Fruit maturity is more advanced than

last year due to record setting warm temperatures this spring. Fruit is reported to be in excellent condition

with good size and uniform growth. Harvest is expected to begin in the Kingsburg area by mid-June,

approximately ten days ahead of last year.

The California Freestone crop is forecast at 800 million pounds, down 2 percent from the May 1 forecast but

virtually unchanged from 2003. Bloom was delayed by cool, wet weather in February but a warm dry spring

made up for the delayed start. The Freestone peach harvest continues with excellent fruit quality. The early

season varieties were sizing smaller than average, while the middle to late season varieties are sizing

normally.

The South Carolina peach crop is forecast at 140 million pounds, up 40 percent from last year but 12 percent

below 2002. Weather conditions have been favorable for most areas. A late freeze and frost affected only

small areas of production. Moisture was short in the spring but adequate for bloom. Recent rainfall helped

fruit development.

Georgia’s peach crop is forecast at 100 million pounds, down 17 percent from 2003 but 11 percent above

2002. Though some freeze damage was reported in the southern part of the State, the major production area

of central Georgia escaped freeze injury. Dry weather conditions in April and May have limited fruit size. 

Harvest of the early varieties started the beginning of May in south Georgia. As of May 30, harvest was

15 percent complete Statewide.

Bartlett Pears: Production of Bartlett pears in California, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at

452,000 tons, down 1 percent from last year but 1 percent above 2002.

Production in California is forecast at 215,000 tons, up 7 percent from last season but 7 percent below two

years ago. Ideal growing conditions have helped Bartlett pears to progress normally this season. Harvest is

expected to begin during late June. In Oregon, growers expect to harvest 62,000 tons, up 2 percent from last

year and 7 percent above 2002. Growing conditions for Oregon Bartlett pears have been ideal this year. 

Temperatures in May and June have been well above normal while still receiving adequate precipitation. 

Growers continue to apply cover sprays as necessary when weather permits. Washington’s Bartlett crop is

forecast at 175,000 tons, down 11 percent from 2003 but 11 percent above two years ago. Washington

growers experienced a very early spring, with warmer than normal temperatures beginning in late February. 

This warm weather brought fruit trees to full bloom one to two weeks ahead of schedule. Freezing

temperatures at the end of April caused minimal damage. Hail storms the last week of May caused some

damage to the pear crop, but the extent is not yet known. Precipitation levels are 89 percent below normal in

the Yakima growing district and 90 percent below normal in the Wenatchee district. However, irrigation

supplies are adequate to this point of the growing season.

Sweet Cherries: The 2004 sweet cherry production for California, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at

243,000 tons, up 13 percent from 2003 and 40 percent above 2002. Washington’s 2004 production is

forecast at a record high 135,000 tons, up 16 percent from last year. Washington’s cherry crop experienced

unusually warm conditions during the spring, which contributed to a good bloom. Most growers are reporting

crop sizes equal to or greater than a year ago. Some of the increase in production can be attributed to the

increasing potential of young plantings. The California crop, at 65,000 tons, is up 5 percent from 2003. 

Adequate chilling hours and ideal weather conditions during bloom and the growing season have contributed

to this production increase. Harvest began in late April and will continue through the second week of June. 

Fruit quality is reported to be excellent. Sweet cherry production in Oregon is forecasted to be 43,000 tons,

up 13 percent from last year’s crop. In Oregon, a warm spring advanced crop development, with most regions

7 to 10 days ahead of average.

Prunes: California’s 2004 prune production is forecast at a record low 70,000 dried tons, down 61 percent

from last year’s revised crop of 181,000 tons and 59 percent below 2002. If realized, this year’s crop would

be the smallest on record since official estimates began in 1920. The 2004 crop suffered significant damage

from a mid-March hot spell. The heat occurred during full bloom, which caused blossoms to mature before

the pollination process was completed.
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Apricots: California’s 2004 production is forecast at 90,000 tons, down 3 percent from the 2003 crop but

6 percent greater than 2002. Weather was excellent during bloom, with warm temperatures throughout the

apricot producing areas. Favorable weather contributed to a good fruit set. Harvest for fresh use began the

end of April, while harvest for processing began during early June, approximately two weeks ahead of last

year. Excellent fruit quality is reported. 

Florida Citrus: Florida’s May weather in the citrus areas was dry with moderate temperatures early in the

month and hot near month’s end. Several cool fronts passed through the State early in the month bringing

overnight temperatures into the upper 50's in some northern locations. Daytime highs reached to the upper

80's early in the month but by the last week were in the mid to upper 90's with very low humidity. The cool

fronts brought very little rainfall this month with virtually none reported in some locations. Near the end of

the month, scattered showers occurred in some east coast locations. By the end of the month, even with

extensive irrigation, growers and caretakers report the need for rain in all areas. Some trees are showing

temporary afternoon wilt. Others in non-irrigated groves on deep sandy soils are in extreme wilt. Most trees

are, however, in generally good condition.

Early-midseason harvest is complete. Valencia oranges were at peak weekly harvest levels of eight million

boxes until near the end of the month. Grapefruit harvest for fresh shipments continued to decrease as export

shipments come to an end for the season. Harvest for processing grapefruit declined during the month and

was mostly complete by month’s end. Honey tangerine and Temple harvests are complete.

California Citrus: Navel orange picking neared completion by the end of May. The Valencia orange

harvest remained active throughout the month but was slowed in response to competition from the stone fruit

harvests. Lemons were harvested in central and southern California. Ruby and Rio Red grapefruit harvests

were active in the desert, while the Star Ruby grapefruit harvest was active in the southern coastal areas.

California Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts: Cultural activities in fruit tree orchards and grape vineyards

continued throughout the month of May. Growers irrigated, thinned fruit, and applied disease and pest

control treatments. The picking and packing of stone fruit continued throughout the month. Sweet Scarlet,

Ivory Princess, Queen Crest, and Spring Crest peaches; Earliglo and Mayfire nectarines; Red Beaut plums;

Castlebrite and Poppy apricots; and pluots were picked and packed. The cherry harvest continued with

Brooks, Garnet, Tulare, Kings, Ranier, and Bing the primary varieties picked. Bloom in wine, raisin, and

table grape vineyards was widespread by the middle of May. Vineyards showed plenty of new fruit clusters

as the bloom period finished and berry development began. By month’s end the fruit development was

excellent due to the beneficial weather. Choice grape leaves were picked in a few vineyards for gourmet food

use. Table grapes were harvested in the Coachella Valley with Perlette, Flame Seedless, and Black Beauty

Seedless the primary varieties being picked. Kiwifruit vines were still in shoot elongation by the middle of

May. Strawberry and blueberry harvesting continued, yielding very good quality fruit. However, the

condition of strawberry plants in many parts of the Central Valley was declining due to warm weather. 

Bloom continued in many pomegranate orchards and developing fruit were showing on many trees. Apples

and pears were sprayed for codling moth. Avocado and olive bloom neared completion by month’s end. 

Almond, pistachio, and walnut orchards were irrigated and treated for mites as necessary. Steady nut

development continued under ideal growing conditions. The almond crop was reported to be large, with the

nut meat already set.

Grapefruit: The forecast of the 2003-04 U.S. grapefruit crop is 2.13 million tons, up 1 percent from the

May 1 forecast and 3 percent above the previous season. Florida’s grapefruit forecast, at 40.8 million boxes

(1.73 million tons), is up 1 percent from the previous month and 5 percent above last season’s final

utilization. The white grapefruit forecast decreased to 15.9 million boxes (676,000 tons), 1 percent below last

month and 2 percent below last season. The colored grapefruit forecast, at 24.9 million boxes (1.06 million

tons), is up 2 percent from last month and 11 percent above last season’s final utilization. Harvest of the

white grapefruit varieties is 98 percent complete, while the row count survey indicates 4 percent of colored

grapefruit rows remain to be harvested. Arizona, California, and Texas forecasts are carried forward from

April.

Tangerines: The 2003-04 U.S. tangerine crop is forecast at 422,000 tons, unchanged from the May 1

forecast but 14 percent above last season’s final utilization of 371,000 tons. Florida’s tangerine crop, at

6.50 million boxes (309,000 tons), is unchanged from last month but 18 percent above last season’s
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utilization. Harvest of all tangerine varieties is complete. Arizona and California tangerine forecasts are

carried forward from April.

Tangelos: Florida’s 2003-04 tangelo forecast is final at 1.00 million boxes (45,000 tons), unchanged from

May but 57 percent less than last season’s utilized production. This is the smallest crop harvested since the

1964-65 season. 

Temples: Florida's Temple utilization is final at 1.40 million boxes (63,000 tons) for the 2003-04 season,

unchanged from last month but 8 percent above last season.

Papayas: Hawaii fresh papaya utilization is estimated at 2.44 million pounds for May, down 8 percent from

last month and 20 percent lower than a year ago. Area in crop totaled 2,100 acres, virtually unchanged from

last month but 3 percent less than a year ago. Harvested area totaled 1,160 acres, unchanged from last month

but 33 percent lower than May 2003. Weather conditions over the major producing areas were variable

during May with mostly sunny skies and periods of light trade wind showers providing good growing

conditions.

Hops: Area strung for harvest in 2004 for Washington, Oregon, and Idaho is forecast at 27,946 acres,

3 percent less than the 2003 crop of 28,669 acres, and 5 percent less than the 2002 crop of 29,309 acres. 

Washington, with 19,334 acres for harvest, accounts for 69 percent of the U.S. total acreage, 158 acres less

than a year ago. Oregon hop growers plan to string 5,107 acres or 18 percent of the U.S. total for 2004, with 

Idaho hop growers accounting for the remaining 13 percent, or 3,505 acres strung for harvest. Idaho growers

increased their hop acreage over last year by 2 percent, while Oregon and Washington acreage declined by

11 percent and 1 percent, respectively.

Water supplies are expected to be adequate for hops production this year. Washington experienced a

relatively mild winter. However, crop progress is slower than normal in some areas due to cool spring

temperatures and occasional rain. Vines are mostly half way to the wire except for some late-developing

varieties which are slightly shorter. Hop powdery mildew and downy mildew have been prevalent in nearly

every growing area this year. The recent heat, however, will aid the producer in the fight against mildew and,

for the most part, growers are not overly concerned. Oregon’s crop is also showing average growth. Weather

conditions created widespread downy and powdery mildew pressure but growers managed to keep it under

control so far this year. In Idaho, the plants are only one-third to one-half way to the wire due to colder

weather this year. As usual, hop growers are being very proactive with powdery mildew management. In

every region, growers expect that warm weather will help to produce an average or better crop.

Sugarbeets: Production in 2003 is revised to 30.6 million tons, fractionally lower than the January end of

season estimate but 10 percent above 2002. Area harvested totaled 1.35 million acres, unchanged from

January but 1 percent below the previous year. The revised yield is 22.7 tons per acre, unchanged from the

January estimate but 2.3 tons above the 2002 yield.

Sugarcane: Production of sugarcane for sugar and seed in 2003 is revised to 33.9 million tons, down

2 percent from the March 1 estimate and down 5 percent from the previous year. Area harvested for sugar

and seed totaled 994,400 acres, fractionally below the previous estimate and 3 percent below 2002. The

estimated yield for sugar and seed production is 34.0 tons per acre, 0.6 ton below March and 0.7 ton below

the 2002 yield.

Production of sugarcane for sugar is revised to 31.9 million tons, 2 percent below the March 1 estimate and

6 percent below 2002. Area harvested for sugar production totaled 932,700 acres, fractionally less than the

previous estimate and 4 percent below 2002. Yield of sugarcane for sugar is 34.3 tons per acre, down from

34.8 tons on March 1 and 0.6 ton below 2002.

Sweet Potatoes: The revised estimate of 2003 crop year sweet potato production is 15.9 million cwt, down

less than 1 percent from the annual estimate made in January but up 24 percent from 2002. This is the largest

production of sweet potatoes in the U.S. since 1962, when 17.1 million cwt were produced. Area harvested,

at 92,600 acres, is up 200 acres from January and 13 percent above 2002. The average yield, at 172 cwt per

acre, is unchanged from the January estimate but 16 cwt above 2002. This is the largest yield on record,

10 cwt above the previous record of 162 cwt set in 1994 and equaled in 1997.
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The sweet potato crop estimate in California, at 3.21 million cwt, is up 3 percent from January based on a

3 percent increase in harvested acres. New Jersey production increased 9 percent as yields are higher than

expected. Alabama production decreased 4 percent due to a decrease in acres. Texas production is down

12 percent from January and Virginia is down 44 percent, due to lower yields.

Maple Syrup: The 2004 U.S. maple syrup production totaled 1.51 million gallons, up 20 percent from 2003. 

The number of taps is estimated at 6.96 million, up 2 percent from the 2003 total of 6.83 million, while the

yield per tap is estimated to be 0.217 gallons, up 17 percent from 2003.

Maple syrup production increased in every State this year and is at the highest level since 1996. Vermont led

all States in production with 500,000 gallons, an increase of 19 percent from last season. Maine’s production,

at 290,000 gallons, increased 2 percent from 2003. New York produced 255,000 gallons, 21 percent above

2003. Production was up in Ohio by 53 percent, New Hampshire by 38 percent, Michigan by 36 percent,

Massachusetts by 35 percent, Wisconsin by 32 percent, Pennsylvania by 15 percent, and Connecticut by

10 percent. Increased yield per tap in all States combined with more taps set in most producing States

resulted in the production increase over the previous season.

Temperatures were generally favorable for good sap flow and syrup production in all of the maple producing

States. Overall, the 2004 season lasted an average of 55 days. This compares to 50 days in 2003 and 52 days

in 2002. Season length ranged from 89 days in Vermont to 25 days in Wisconsin. Several States reported

cold temperatures early, then a brief warm-up that interrupted sap flows. Temperatures then returned to

favorable levels, with mild days and cool nights, which increased sap flows. 

Sugar content of the sap for 2004 was lower than last year. Approximately 42 gallons of sap was required to

produce one gallon of syrup. This compares with 41 gallons in 2003 and 45 gallons in 2002. Overall, more

light syrup was produced than last year but most syrup produced was of medium color.

The 2003 U.S. average price per gallon was $28.30, up $0.80 from the 2002 price of $27.50. The U.S. value

of production, at $35.6 million for 2003, was down 12 percent from 2002. The average price per gallon

increased in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and

Vermont, with Michigan and Wisconsin showing a price decrease.
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Reliability of June 1 Crop Production Forecast

Wheat Survey Procedures: Objective yield and farm operator surveys were conducted between May 25 and

June 7 to gather information on expected yield as of June 1. The Objective Yield survey was conducted in

10 States that accounted for 74 percent of the 2003 winter wheat production. Farm operators were

interviewed to update previously reported acreage data and seek permission to randomly locate two sample

plots in selected winter wheat fields. The counts made within each sample plot depended upon the crop's

maturity. Counts such as number of stalks, heads in late boot, and number of emerged heads were made to

predict the number of heads that will be harvested. The counts are used with similar data from previous years

to develop a projected biological yield. The average harvesting loss is subtracted to obtain a net yield. The

plots are revisited each month until crop maturity when the heads are clipped, threshed, and weighed. After

the farm operator has harvested the sample field, another plot is sampled to obtain current year harvesting

loss.

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

interviewers. Approximately 6,300 producers were interviewed during the survey period and asked questions

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

provide indications of average yields as the season progresses.

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

Florida, which produces about 75 percent of the U.S. production. In July and August, the number of bearing

trees and the number of fruit per tree were determined. In subsequent months, fruit size measurement and

fruit droppage surveys are conducted to develop the current forecast of production. Arizona, California, and

Texas conduct grower and packer surveys on a quarterly basis, in October, January, April, and July. 

California also conducts objective measurement surveys in September for navel oranges and in March for

Valencia oranges.

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

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

considering weather patterns and crop progress compared to previous months and previous years. Each State

Statistical Office submits their analysis of the current situation to the Agricultural Statistics Board (ASB). 

The ASB uses the survey data and the State analyses to prepare the published June 1 forecasts.

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

errors, reasonableness, and consistency with historical estimates. The Florida State Statistical Office submits

its analyses of the current situation to the ASB. The ASB uses the Florida survey data and their analyses to

prepare the published June 1 forecast. Reports from growers and packers in Arizona, California, and Texas

were also used for setting estimates. The June 1 orange production forecasts for these three States are carried

forward from April.

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

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

end of the wheat marketing season, a balance sheet is calculated using carryover stocks, production, exports,

millings, feeding, and ending stocks. Revisions are then made if the balance sheet relationships or other

administrative data warrant changes. End-of-season orange estimates will be published in September’s Citrus

Fruits Summary. The orange production estimates are based on all data available at the end of the marketing

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

made for recorded local utilization and home use.

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

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

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

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

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

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

affecting this year's forecast are not different from those influencing recent years.
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The "Root Mean Square Error" for the June 1 winter wheat production forecast is 5.3 percent. This means

that chances are 2 out of 3 that the current winter wheat production will not be above or below the final

estimate by more than 5.3 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference

will not exceed 9.2 percent. Differences between the June 1 winter wheat production forecast and the final

estimate during the past 20 years have averaged 73 million bushels, ranging from 8 million to 242 million

bushels. The June 1 forecast has been below the final estimate 9 times and above 11 times. This does not

imply that the June 1 winter wheat forecast this year is likely to understate or overstate final production.

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

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

by more than 1.4 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not

exceed 2.5 percent. Differences between the June 1 orange forecast and the final estimates during the past

20 years have averaged 113,000 tons, ranging from 5,000 tons to 368,000 tons. The June 1 forecast for

oranges has been below the final estimate 6 times and above 14 times. The difference does not imply that the

June 1 forecast this year is likely to understate or overstate final production.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2004 32 NASS, USDA

Information Contacts

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to contact for additional information.

Joe Prusacki, Chief (202) 720-2127

Field Crops Section

Greg Thessen, Head (202) 720-2127

Lance Honig - Wheat, Rye (202) 720-8068

Darin Jantzi - Corn, Proso Millet, Flaxseed (202) 720-9526

Troy Joshua - Cotton, Cotton Ginnings, Hay, Oats , Sorghum (202) 690-3234

Jason Lamprecht - Soybeans, Minor Oilseeds (202) 720-7369

Mark R. Miller - Peanuts, Rice (202) 720-7688

Brian Young - Crop Weather, Barley, Sugar Crops (202) 720-7621

Fruit, Vegetable & Special Crops Section

Jim Smith, Head (202) 720-2127

Cathy Scherrer - Dry Beans, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes (202) 720-4285

Jorge Garcia-Pratts - Citrus, Tropical Fruits (202) 720-5412

Debbie Flippin - Austrian Winter Peas, Dry Edible Peas, 

 Lentils, Mint, Mushrooms, Peaches, Pears,

 Wrinkled Seed Peas (202) 720-3250

Mike Miller - Berries, Grapes, Maple Syrup,

 Tobacco (202) 720-7235

Terry O’Connor - Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Cranberries,

 Plums, Prunes (202) 720-4288

Kim Ritchie - Hops (360) 902-1940

Rich Holcomb - Floriculture, Nursery, Nuts (202 )720-4215

Biz Wallingsford - Fresh and Processing Vegetables, Onions,

 Strawberries (202) 720-2157
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