Cr Pr 2-2 (6-08) 

Washington, D.C.

Crop 

Production

Released June 10, 2008, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture. For 

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

Winter Wheat Production Up 2 Percent From May 

All Orange Production Unchanged From May 

Winter wheat production is forecast at 1.82 billion bushels, up 2 percent from the May 1 forecast and 20 percent 

above 2007. Based on June 1 conditions, the U.S. yield is forecast at 45.3 bushels per acre, up 1.0 bushel from last 

month and 3.1 bushels more than last year. Grain area totals 40.2 million acres, unchanged from May 1. 

Hard Red production is up 2 percent from a month ago to 1.03 billion bushels. Soft Red is up 4 percent from last 

month and now totals 572 million bushels. White production totals 216 million bushels, up slightly from last month. 

Of the White production total, 23.2 million bushels are Hard White and 193 million bushels are Soft White. 

The U.S. all orange forecast for the 2007-08 season is 10.1 million tons, unchanged from the May 1 forecast but 

33 percent higher than the 2006-07 final utilization of 7.63 million tons. Florida’s all orange forecast, at 169 million 

boxes (7.58 million tons), is unchanged from the previous forecast but 31 percent higher than last season’s final 

utilization of 129 million boxes. Early, midseason, and navel varieties in Florida are forecast at 83.5 million boxes 

(3.76 million tons), unchanged from the May 1 forecast but 27 percent above last season. Florida’s Valencia forecast, 

at 85.0 million boxes (3.83 million tons), is unchanged from the last forecast but 34 percent higher than 2006-07. The 

monthly row count survey indicated that about 74 percent of the Valencia orange rows had been harvested. If the 

production forecast for all oranges is achieved, it will be the highest since 2003-04, prior to the two hurricane seasons. 

Arizona, California, and Texas orange production forecasts are carried forward from May 1. 

Florida frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) yield forecast for the 2007-08 season is 1.67 gallons per box at 

42.0 degrees Brix, up 1 percent from both last month and last season and is a new record high. The early-mid portion is 

final at 1.55 gallons per box, down slightly from last season’s final of 1.56 gallons per box. The Valencia portion 

increased from 1.76 gallons per box to 1.80 gallons per box, surpassing last season’s record final of 1.77 gallons per 

box. All yield projections include the assumption that the processing methods this season will be similar to those of the 

past several seasons. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

June 2008 2 NASS, USDA 

This report was approved on June 10, 2008. 

Acting Secretary of 

Agriculture 

Charles F. Conner 

Agricultural Statistics Board 

Chairperson 

Carol C. House 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

June 2008 3 NASS, USDA 

Contents

 

Page 

Grains & Hay

 Wheat, By Class..................................................................................................................................................... 5 

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

 Wheat, Winter ........................................................................................................................................................ 4 

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

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

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

Noncitrus Fruits & Tree Nuts

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

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

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

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

 Pears....................................................................................................................................................................... 8 

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

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

Citrus Fruits

 Grapefruit ................................................................................................................................................................ 7 

 Lemons.................................................................................................................................................................... 7 

 Oranges ................................................................................................................................................................... 7 

 Tangelos.................................................................................................................................................................. 7 

 Tangerines............................................................................................................................................................... 7 

 Temples................................................................................................................................................................... 7 

Potatoes & Miscellaneous Crops

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

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

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

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

Information Contacts................................................................................................................................................ 31 

Reliability of Acreage Data in this Report .............................................................................................................. 29 

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

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

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

June 2008 4 NASS, USDA 

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

and United States, 2007 and Forecasted June 1, 2008 

Area Harvested Yield Production 

State 2008 2007 2008 2007 

May 1 Jun 1 

2007 2008 

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 

WI 

Oth 

 Sts 1

US 

700 

240 

2,350 

55 

230 

710 

890 

370 

8,600 

250 

170 

540 

330 

880 

2,190 

1,960 

85 

500 

730 

3,500 

735 

155 

135 

1,980 

260 

3,800 

205 

1,690 

270 

1,442 

35,952 

840 

320 

2,100 

78 

350 

840 

1,160 

530 

9,400 

450 

215 

710 

425 

1,120 

2,600 

1,850 

120 

700 

1,000 

4,500 

760 

190 

170 

1,750 

490 

3,400 

250 

1,720 

300 

1,824 

40,162 

41.0 

80.0 

40.0 

68.0 

40.0 

73.0 

57.0 

57.0 

33.0 

49.0 

68.0 

65.0 

56.0 

43.0 

38.0 

43.0 

52.0 

40.0 

63.0 

28.0 

55.0 

58.0 

31.0 

48.0 

41.0 

37.0 

64.0 

64.0 

69.0 

43.5 

42.2 

53.0 

70.0 

32.0 

66.0 

54.0 

72.0 

63.0 

66.0 

38.0 

66.0 

64.0 

69.0 

57.0 

52.0 

34.0 

44.0 

55.0 

51.0 

64.0 

33.0 

60.0 

58.0 

50.0 

44.0 

58.0 

29.0 

64.0 

63.0 

68.0 

44.0 

44.3 

56.0 

75.0 

30.0 

70.0 

55.0 

73.0 

68.0 

67.0 

38.0 

69.0 

66.0 

69.0 

57.0 

54.0 

35.0 

43.0 

55.0 

53.0 

67.0 

35.0 

60.0 

58.0 

54.0 

47.0 

60.0 

30.0 

66.0 

63.0 

68.0 

45.7 

45.3 

28,700 

19,200 

94,000 

3,740 

9,200 

51,830 

50,730 

21,090 

283,800 

12,250 

11,560 

35,100 

18,480 

37,840 

83,220 

84,280 

4,420 

20,000 

45,990 

98,000 

40,425 

8,990 

4,185 

95,040 

10,660 

140,600 

13,120 

108,160 

18,630 

62,749 

1,515,989 

47,040 

24,000 

63,000 

5,460 

19,250 

61,320 

78,880 

35,510 

357,200 

31,050 

14,190 

48,990 

24,225 

60,480 

91,000 

79,550 

6,600 

37,100 

67,000 

157,500 

45,600 

11,020 

9,180 

82,250 

29,400 

102,000 

16,500 

108,360 

20,400 

83,309 

1,817,364 

1

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

"Small Grains 2008 Summary." 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

June 2008 5 NASS, USDA 

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

and United States, 2007 and Forecasted June 1, 2008 1

Area Harvested Yield Production 

State 2008 2007 2008 2007 

May 1 Jun 1 

2007 2008 

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

AZ 

CA 

MT 

ND 

Oth 

 Sts 2

US 

79 

75 

475 

1,460 

23 

2,112 

145 

155 

100.0 

95.0 

24.0 

30.0 

63.5 

33.9 

95.0 

100.0 

100.0 

110.0 

7,900 

7,125 

11,400 

43,800 

1,461 

71,686 

14,500 

17,050 

1

 Area harvested for the U.S. and remaining States will be published in "Acreage" released June 30, 2008. Yield and production will be published 

in "Crop Production" released July 11, 2008. 2

 Other States include ID and SD. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2008 Summary." 

Wheat: Production by Class, United States, 2006-2007 

and Forecasted June 1, 2008 1

Winter 

Year Hard 

Red 

Soft 

Red 

Hard 

White 

Soft 

White 

All 

White 

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

 2006 

 2007 

 2008 

682,079 

961,588 

1,029,523 

390,165 

357,897 

571,627 

13,284 

21,460 

23,212 

212,553 

175,044 

193,002 

225,837 

196,504 

216,214 

Spring 

Hard 

Red 

Hard 

White 

Soft 

White 

All 

White Durum 

Total 

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

 2006 

 2007 

 2008 

432,339 

448,904 

6,226 

5,589 

21,915 

24,554 

28,141 

30,143 

53,475 

71,686 

1,812,036 

2,066,722 

1

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

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

June 2008 6 NASS, USDA 

Sweet Cherries: Total Production by State and Total, 

2006-2007 and Forecasted June 1, 2008 

Total Production State 

2006 2007 2008 1

Tons Tons Tons 

 CA 

 OR 

 WA 

 Total 

42,100 

55,100 

168,000 

265,200 

85,000 

35,000 

170,000 

290,000 

86,000 

35,000 

100,000 

221,000 

1

 The first production forecast for sweet cherries in ID, MI, NY, and UT and tart cherries in MI, NY, OR, PA, UT, WA, and WI will be published 

in the "Cherry Production" report released on June 19, 2008. The first estimate for 2008 sweet cherries in MT will be released in January 2009. 

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

2006-2007 and Forecasted June 1, 2008 

Total Production State 

2006 2007 2008 

Tons Tons Tons 

CA 

 All 

 Clingstone 1

 Freestone 

GA 

SC 

Total 

712,000 

359,000 

353,000 

41,000 

60,000 

813,000 

933,000 

503,000 

430,000 

13,000 

12,500 

958,500 

810,000 

380,000 

430,000 

35,000 

65,000 

910,000 

1

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

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

June 2008 7 NASS, USDA 

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

2005-06, 2006-07 and Forecasted June 1, 2008 1

Utilized Production 

Boxes 

Utilized Production 

Crop and State Ton Equivalent 

2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 

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 5

 TX 4

 US 

 Valencia 

 AZ 4

 CA 4

 FL 

 TX 4

 US 

 All 

 AZ 4

 CA 4

 FL 

 TX 4

 US 

Temples 5

 FL 

Grapefruit 

 White 

 FL 

 Colored 

 FL 

 All 

 AZ 4

 CA 4

 FL 

 TX 4

 US 

Tangerines 

 AZ 4 6

 CA 4 6

 FL 

 US 

Lemons 4

 AZ 

 CA 

 US 

Tangelos 

 FL 

250 

47,000 

75,000 

1,400 

123,650 

200 

14,000 

72,700 

200 

87,100 

450 

61,000 

147,700 

1,600 

210,750 

700 

6,500 

12,800 

100 

6,000 

19,300 

5,200 

30,600 

550 

3,600 

5,500 

9,650 

3,800 

22,000 

25,800 

1,400 

200 

34,500 

65,600 

1,600 

101,900 

100 

11,500 

63,400 

380 

75,380 

300 

46,000 

129,000 

1,980 

177,280 

9,300 

17,900 

100 

5,500 

27,200 

7,100 

39,900 

300 

3,500 

4,600 

8,400 

2,500 

18,500 

21,000 

1,250 

250 

49,500 

83,500 

1,400 

134,650 

100 

16,000 

85,000 

388 

101,488 

350 

65,500 

168,500 

1,788 

236,138 

9,000 

17,500 

150 

5,000 

26,500 

6,400 

38,050 

400 

5,100 

5,500 

11,000 

1,500 

17,000 

18,500 

1,500 

9 

1,763 

3,375 

60 

5,207 

8 

525 

3,272 

9 

3,814 

17 

2,288 

6,647 

69 

9,021 

32 

276 

544 

3 

201 

820 

208 

1,232 

21 

135 

261 

417 

144 

836 

980 

63 

8 

1,294 

2,952 

68 

4,322 

4 

431 

2,853 

16 

3,304 

12 

1,725 

5,805 

84 

7,626 

395 

761 

3 

184 

1,156 

284 

1,627 

11 

131 

219 

361 

95 

703 

798 

56 

9 

1,856 

3,758 

60 

5,683 

4 

600 

3,825 

16 

4,445 

13 

2,456 

7,583 

76 

10,128 

383 

744 

5 

168 

1,127 

256 

1,556 

15 

191 

261 

467 

57 

646 

703 

68 

1

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

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

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

 Temples included in early and midseason orange varieties beginning with 2006-07 season. 6

 Includes tangelos and tangors. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

June 2008 8 NASS, USDA 

Bartlett Pears: Total Production by State and Total, 

2006-2007 and Forecasted June 1, 2008 

Total Production State 

2006 2007 2008 

Tons Tons Tons 

CA 

OR 

WA 

Total 

199,000 

63,000 

165,000 

427,000 

201,000 

62,000 

172,000 

435,000 

175,000 

57,000 

150,000 

382,000 

Miscellaneous Fruits, California: Total Production by Crop, 

2006-2007 and Forecasted June 1, 2008 

Total Production Crop 

2006 2007 2008 

Tons Tons Tons 

Prunes (Dried Basis) 1

Apricots 

198,000 

39,000 

83,000 

81,000 

120,000 

87,000 

1

 2007 revised. 

Papayas: Area and Fresh Production by Month, Hawaii, 2007-2008 

Area Fresh Production 1

Month Total in Crop Harvested 

2007 2008 2007 2008 

2007 2008 

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

Mar 

Apr 

2,080 

2,095 

2,020 

2,015 

1,295 

1,260 

1,425 

1,420 

2,345 

2,445 

2,505 

2,615 

1

 Utilized fresh production. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

June 2008 9 NASS, USDA 

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

2006-2007 and Forecasted June 1, 2008 

State Area Harvested Strung For Harvest 

and 

Variety 2006 2007 2008 

Acres Acres Acres 

ID 

 Total 1

OR 

 Cascade 

 Golding 

 Millenium 

 Mt. Hood 

 Nugget 

 Sterling 

 Willamette 

 Other Varieties 

 Total 

WA 

 Ahtanum 

 Apollo R

 Bravo R

 Cascade 

 Centennial 

 Chelan 

 Chinook 

 Cluster 

 Columbus/Tomahawk R

 Galena 

 Glacier 

 Golding 

 Hallertauer 

 Millenium 

 Mt. Hood 

 Nugget 

 Simcoe 

 Sterling 

 Summit R

 Super Galena R

 Vanguard 

 Willamette 

 YCR-4(Palisade R

) 

 YCR-5(Warrior R

) 

 Zeus 

 Other Varieties 

 Total 

 US 

2,797 

* 

117 

293 

161 

1,590 

123 

2,301 

451 

5,036 

40 

1,116 

* 

505 

365 

352 

2,772 

3,809 

17 

53 

49 

910 

44 

1,100 

* 

62 

66 

* 

* 

4,554 

54 

421 

3,982 

1,261 

21,532 

29,365 

2,896 

* 

115 

294 

178 

1,675 

95 

2,396 

517 

5,270 

42 

1,303 

* 

505 

311 

366 

3,342 

3,030 

21 

52 

56 

728 

43 

1,093 

* 

* 

632 

* 

64 

4,462 

91 

339 

4,737 

1,528 

22,745 

30,911 

3,885 

98 

130 

329 

174 

1,762 

95 

2,596 

608 

5,792 

* 

573 

144 

2,153 

232 

629 

285 

362 

4,498 

2,700 

56 

38 

* 

740 

* 

1,061 

129 

* 

2,403 

537 

* 

4,552 

272 

277 

5,943 

884 

28,468 

38,145 

1

 Only State totals published for Idaho to avoid disclosure of individual operations. 

 * Included in Other Varieties to avoid disclosure of individual operations. R

 Registered 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

June 2008 10 NASS, USDA 

Sugarbeets: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, Production, 

Price, and Value by State and United States, 2006-2007 1

Area Planted Area Harvested Yield State 

2006 2007 2

 2006 2007 2 2006 2007 2

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

CA 

CO 

ID 

MI 

MN 

MT 

NE 

ND 

OR 

WA 

WY 

US 

43.3 

42.1 

188.0 

155.0 

504.0 

53.6 

61.3 

261.0 

13.1 

2.0 

42.8 

1,366.2 

40.0 

32.0 

169.0 

150.0 

486.0 

47.5 

47.5 

252.0 

12.0 

2.0 

30.8 

1,268.8 

43.1 

38.0 

187.0 

154.0 

477.0 

48.5 

57.8 

243.0 

13.1 

2.0 

40.1 

1,303.6 

39.1 

29.2 

167.0 

149.0 

481.0 

47.0 

44.3 

247.0 

11.0 

2.0 

30.2 

1,246.8 

36.1 

23.4 

31.7 

23.2 

24.9 

27.0 

23.3 

26.0 

30.1 

37.0 

19.9 

26.1 

37.5 

26.2 

34.4 

23.4 

23.8 

24.7 

23.5 

23.1 

31.9 

42.0 

21.8 

25.6 

Production Price per Ton Value of Production 

2006 2007 2

 2006 2007 3 2006 2007 3

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

CA 

CO 

ID 

MI 

MN 

MT 

NE 

ND 

OR 

WA 

WY 

US 

1,556 

889 

5,928 

3,573 

11,877 

1,310 

1,347 

6,318 

394 

74 

798 

34,064 

1,466 

765 

5,745 

3,487 

11,448 

1,161 

1,041 

5,706 

351 

84 

658 

31,912 

44.20 

42.20 

39.50 

39.85 

47.50 

41.60 

44.50 

48.90 

39.50 

39.50 

46.80 

44.80 

68,775 

37,516 

234,156 

142,384 

564,158 

54,496 

59,942 

308,950 

15,563 

2,923 

37,346 

1,526,209 

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 31, 2008. State estimates will be published in "Crop Values" to be released February 2009. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

June 2008 11 NASS, USDA 

Sugarcane: Area Harvested, Yield, Production, Price, 

and Value by State and United States, 2006-2007 

Area Harvested Yield 1

 Production 1

State 

2006 2007 2

 2006 2007 2 2006 2007 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 

382.0 

20.4 

405.0 

39.2 

846.6 

18.0 

1.6 

30.0 

1.5 

51.1 

400.0 

22.0 

435.0 

40.7 

897.7 

375.0 

20.4 

390.0 

42.5 

827.9 

18.0 

2.5 

30.0 

1.2 

51.7 

393.0 

22.9 

420.0 

43.7 

879.6 

35.8 

79.1 

27.3 

41.2 

33.0 

37.2 

32.0 

27.3 

41.0 

31.4 

35.9 

75.7 

27.3 

41.2 

32.9 

36.0 

73.2 

30.4 

33.5 

34.2 

37.6 

28.3 

30.4 

30.4 

32.8 

36.1 

68.3 

30.4 

33.4 

34.1 

13,676 

1,614 

11,057 

1,615 

27,962 

670 

51 

819 

62 

1,602 

14,346 

1,665 

11,876 

1,677 

29,564 

13,500 

1,493 

11,856 

1,424 

28,273 

677 

71 

912 

36 

1,696 

14,177 

1,564 

12,768 

1,460 

29,969 

For Sugar For Sugar and Seed 

Price per Ton Value of Production Value of Production 3

2006 2007 4

 2006 2007 4 2006 2007 4

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

FL 

HI 

LA 

TX 

US 

31.10 

31.00 

29.60 

28.70 

30.40 

425,324 

50,034 

327,287 

46,351 

848,996 

446,161 

51,615 

351,529 

48,130 

897,435 

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 31, 2008. State estimates will be published in "Crop Values" to be released February 2009. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

June 2008 12 NASS, USDA 

Maple Syrup: Taps, Yield, and Production 

by State and United States, 2006-2008 1

Number of Taps Yield per Tap Production State 

2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008 

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

CT 

ME 

MA 

MI 

NH 

NY 

OH 

PA 

VT 

WI 

US 

61 

1,315 

245 

375 

355 

1,530 

360 

449 

2,170 

400 

7,260 

59 

1,310 

230 

400 

365 

1,470 

370 

445 

2,170 

470 

7,289 

62 

1,270 

220 

405 

360 

1,480 

395 

475 

2,250 

540 

7,457 

0.164 

0.228 

0.163 

0.208 

0.180 

0.165 

0.217 

0.147 

0.212 

0.250 

0.200 

0.136 

0.172 

0.130 

0.150 

0.164 

0.152 

0.203 

0.115 

0.207 

0.160 

0.173 

0.242 

0.169 

0.250 

0.247 

0.236 

0.218 

0.299 

0.200 

0.222 

0.241 

0.219 

10 

300 

40 

78 

64 

253 

78 

66 

460 

100 

1,449 

8 

225 

30 

60 

60 

224 

75 

51 

450 

75 

1,258 

15 

215 

55 

100 

85 

322 

118 

95 

500 

130 

1,635 

1

 2007 revised. 

Maple Syrup: Price and Value 

by State and United States, 2006-2008 1

Average Price 

per Gallon 

Value of 

State Production 

2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008 

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

CT 

ME 

MA 

MI 

NH 

NY 

OH 

PA 

VT 

WI 

US 

58.20 

24.30 

47.90 

37.00 

43.90 

31.70 

34.00 

32.50 

30.20 

31.20 

31.30 

53.90 

30.10 

46.10 

41.60 

46.80 

33.50 

39.00 

31.60 

29.10 

35.70 

33.20 

582 

7,290 

1,916 

2,886 

2,810 

8,020 

2,652 

2,145 

13,892 

3,120 

45,313 

431 

6,773 

1,383 

2,496 

2,808 

7,504 

2,925 

1,612 

13,095 

2,678 

41,705 

1

 Price and value for 2008 will be published in "Crop Production" released June 2009. 

Maple Syrup: Season by State, 2006-2008 

Date Season 

Opened 1

Date Season 

Closed 2

Average Season 

Length 3 State 

2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008 2006 2007 2008 

Date Date Date Date Date Date Days Days Days 

CT 

ME 

MA 

MI 

NH 

NY 

OH 

PA 

VT 

WI 

US 

Jan 15 

Jan 20 

Jan 25 

Jan 1 

Jan 30 

Jan 14 

Jan 15 

Jan 1 

Jan 15 

Feb 20 

Feb 5 

Feb 20 

Feb 20 

Feb 19 

Feb 15 

Jan 5 

Jan 31 

Jan 7 

Feb 15 

Feb 15 

Jan 6 

Feb 4 

Jan 24 

Mar 3 

Feb 5 

Jan 5 

Jan 9 

Jan 15 

Jan 22 

Feb 17 

Apr 14 

Apr 26 

Apr 30 

May 2 

Apr 29 

Apr 27 

Apr 18 

Apr 29 

Apr 30 

Apr 29 

Apr 24 

May 7 

May 2 

Apr 23 

Apr 24 

May 3 

Apr 20 

May 1 

Apr 30 

Apr 29 

Apr 28 

May 4 

Apr 19 

Apr 20 

Apr 26 

Apr 30 

Apr 16 

Apr 25 

May 4 

May 10 

36 

27 

28 

21 

26 

27 

28 

32 

29 

23 

28 

29 

33 

30 

20 

32 

29 

20 

22 

31 

26 

27 

40 

27 

32 

23 

31 

31 

30 

31 

32 

25 

30 

1

 Approximately the first day that sap was collected. 

2

 Approximately the last day that sap was collected. 3

 The average number of days that sap was collected. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

June 2008 13 NASS, USDA 

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

by State, 2006-2007 1

Type Gallons 1/2 Gallons Quarts Pints 1/2 Pints 

and 

State 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 

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 

 PA 

 VT 

 WI 

44.00 

39.80 

38.10 

34.10 

37.70 

32.90 

31.50 

30.80 

34.40 

31.60 

35.00 

31.30 

28.40 

26.60 

29.70 

27.70 

25.10 

29.00 

27.80 

32.50 

40.80 

38.30 

39.50 

34.30 

40.30 

34.10 

33.60 

32.20 

35.40 

31.20 

40.60 

32.80 

34.60 

29.50 

29.50 

30.60 

33.50 

21.30 

29.40 

31.10 

25.30 

20.20 

21.90 

18.30 

21.20 

19.10 

19.00 

19.00 

20.80 

17.60 

18.10 

15.90 

16.00 

17.30 

17.70 

16.30 

15.40 

16.70 

17.20 

16.40 

24.80 

21.20 

23.00 

20.90 

22.10 

19.80 

19.40 

19.00 

20.20 

17.30 

21.40 

18.70 

19.50 

17.10 

18.40 

17.60 

18.30 

16.80 

18.20 

18.50 

14.60 

11.00 

13.30 

10.90 

12.20 

11.40 

11.10 

11.20 

13.00 

9.10 

12.80 

8.60 

10.40 

9.10 

9.60 

8.70 

8.90 

8.95 

9.90 

8.85 

14.70 

11.80 

14.30 

11.80 

13.30 

12.00 

12.00 

10.80 

12.50 

9.60 

12.40 

10.40 

10.70 

10.20 

10.10 

10.60 

9.80 

9.00 

10.20 

9.80 

9.10 

6.40 

9.30 

6.50 

7.50 

7.00 

6.70 

6.75 

8.20 

5.80 

8.30 

4.90 

6.00 

5.30 

5.70 

5.40 

5.50 

5.20 

5.80 

5.05 

8.30 

7.00 

8.90 

6.80 

8.00 

7.80 

7.35 

6.40 

8.20 

6.25 

7.20 

6.10 

6.30 

6.00 

5.40 

5.95 

6.00 

5.60 

6.40 

5.80 

5.60 

4.50 

6.20 

4.50 

4.90 

4.40 

4.50 

3.65 

5.20 

4.25 

4.60 

3.10 

3.80 

3.10 

3.50 

3.60 

3.60 

3.50 

3.60 

3.30 

5.10 

4.50 

6.40 

4.60 

5.00 

4.80 

4.65 

4.20 

5.30 

4.50 

4.80 

4.00 

4.20 

4.00 

3.00 

3.70 

3.40 

3.30 

3.70 

3.50 

Bulk All Grades Bulk All Grades All Sales 

2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 

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

Bulk 

 CT 

 ME 

 MA 

 MI 

 NH 

 NY 

 OH 

 PA 

 VT 

 WI 

1.85 

1.95 

1.80 

1.80 

1.85 

1.80 

1.85 

1.60 

1.85 

1.80 

1.95 

2.65 

1.95 

2.30 

2.05 

2.05 

2.05 

1.95 

2.05 

2.05 

20.40 

21.50 

19.80 

20.00 

20.40 

19.90 

20.30 

17.40 

20.40 

19.80 

21.50 

29.20 

21.50 

25.50 

22.60 

22.60 

22.70 

21.60 

22.60 

22.50 

58.20 

24.30 

47.90 

37.00 

43.90 

31.70 

34.00 

32.50 

30.20 

31.20 

53.90 

30.10 

46.10 

41.60 

46.80 

33.50 

39.00 

31.60 

29.10 

35.70 

1

 Prices for 2008 will be published in "Crop Production" released June 2009. 

Maple Syrup: Percent of Sales by Type and State, 2006-2007 

Retail Wholesale Bulk State 

2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 

Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent 

CT 

ME 

MA 

MI 

NH 

NY 

OH 

PA 

VT 

WI 

75 

6 

55 

43 

70 

40 

65 

57 

30 

30 

75 

3 

50 

55 

75 

46 

68 

52 

20 

39 

15 

2 

30 

37 

15 

20 

19 

20 

10 

35 

15 

5 

40 

25 

10 

16 

17 

28 

15 

31 

10 

92 

15 

20 

15 

40 

16 

23 

60 

35 

10 

92 

10 

20 

15 

38 

15 

20 

65 

30 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

June 2008 14 NASS, USDA 

Sweet Potatoes: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, 

and Production by State and United States, 2006-2007 1

Area Planted Area Harvested State 

2006 2007 2006 2007 

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

AL 

CA 

LA 

MS 

NJ 

NC 

SC 

TX 

VA 

US 

2.4 

12.2 

18.0 

18.0 

1.2 

40.0 

0.7 

2.2 

0.5 

95.2 

2.5 

13.5 

16.0 

20.5 

1.2 

44.0 

0.6 

1.9 

0.4 

100.6 

2.3 

12.2 

13.5 

15.5 

1.2 

39.0 

0.6 

2.1 

0.4 

86.8 

2.4 

13.3 

15.0 

20.0 

1.2 

43.0 

0.5 

1.8 

0.3 

97.5 

Yield Production 

2006 2007 2006 2007 

Cwt Cwt 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt 

AL 

CA 

LA 

MS 

NJ 

NC 

SC 

TX 

VA 

US 

160 

305 

165 

160 

135 

180 

140 

65 

120 

187 

120 

320 

200 

175 

100 

155 

110 

90 

120 

185 

368 

3,721 

2,228 

2,480 

162 

7,020 

84 

137 

48 

16,248 

288 

4,256 

3,000 

3,500 

120 

6,665 

55 

162 

36 

18,082 

1

 2007 revised. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

June 2008 15 NASS, USDA 

Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2007-2008 

(Domestic Units) 1

Area Planted Area Harvested Crop 

2007 2008 2007 2008 

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

Grains & Hay 

 Barley 

 Corn for Grain 2

 Corn for Silage 

 Hay, All 

 Alfalfa 

 All Other 

 Oats 

 Proso Millet 

 Rice 

 Rye 

 Sorghum for Grain 2

 Sorghum for Silage 

 Wheat, All 

 Winter 

 Durum 

 Other Spring 

Oilseeds 

 Canola 

 Cottonseed 3

 Flaxseed 

 Mustard Seed 

 Peanuts 

 Rapeseed 

 Safflower 

 Soybeans for Beans 

 Sunflower 

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops 

 Cotton, All 

 Upland 

 Amer-Pima 

 Sugarbeets 

 Sugarcane 

 Tobacco 

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils 

 Austrian Winter Peas 

 Dry Edible Beans 

 Dry Edible Peas 

 Lentils 

 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3

Potatoes & Misc. 

 Coffee (HI) 

 Ginger Root (HI) 

 Hops 

 Peppermint Oil 

 Potatoes, All 

 Winter 

 Spring 

 Summer 

 Fall 

 Spearmint Oil 

 Sweet Potatoes 

 Taro (HI) 4

4,020.0 

93,600.0 

3,760.0 

570.0 

2,761.0 

1,376.0 

7,718.0 

60,433.0 

44,987.0 

2,149.0 

13,297.0 

1,183.0 

354.0 

56.0 

1,230.0 

1.5 

180.0 

63,631.0 

2,068.0 

10,827.2 

10,535.0 

292.2 

1,268.8 

29.0 

1,526.9 

847.5 

303.0 

1,148.6 

11.5 

72.8 

53.7 

1,010.6 

100.6 

4,147.0 

86,014.0 

3,420.0 

2,770.0 

7,415.0 

63,803.0 

46,840.0 

2,630.0 

14,333.0 

1,010.0 

360.0 

1,430.0 

74,793.0 

2,153.0 

9,389.6 

9,186.0 

203.6 

1,131.8 

25.5 

1,398.5 

820.0 

277.0 

11.0 

69.2 

103.8 

3,508.0 

86,542.0 

6,071.0 

61,625.0 

21,670.0 

39,955.0 

1,505.0 

515.0 

2,748.0 

289.0 

6,805.0 

399.0 

51,011.0 

35,952.0 

2,112.0 

12,947.0 

1,163.0 

349.0 

52.8 

1,195.0 

1.0 

172.0 

62,820.0 

2,009.5 

10,489.1 

10,201.0 

288.1 

1,246.8 

879.6 

356.0 

11.0 

1,478.7 

811.3 

295.0 

6.4 

0.1 

30.9 

73.3 

1,129.7 

11.5 

70.2 

51.3 

996.7 

19.6 

97.5 

0.4 

60,583.0 

40,162.0 

350.9 

38.1 

11.0 

67.7 

1

 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2008 crop 

year. 2

 Area planted for all purposes. 

3

 Acreage is not estimated. 

4

 Area is total acres in crop, not harvested acreage. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

June 2008 16 NASS, USDA 

Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2007-2008 

(Domestic Units) 1

Yield Production Crop Units 

2007 2008 2007 2008 

 1,000 1,000 

Grains & Hay 

 Barley 

 Corn for Grain 

 Corn for Silage 

 Hay, All 

 Alfalfa 

 All Other 

 Oats 

 Proso Millet 

 Rice 2

 Rye 

 Sorghum for Grain 

 Sorghum for Silage 

 Wheat, All 

 Winter 

 Durum 

 Other Spring 

Oilseeds 

 Canola 

 Cottonseed 3

 Flaxseed 

 Mustard Seed 

 Peanuts 

 Rapeseed 

 Safflower 

 Soybeans for Beans 

 Sunflower 

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops 

 Cotton, All 2

 Upland 2

 Amer-Pima 2

 Sugarbeets 

 Sugarcane 

 Tobacco 

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils 

 Austrian Winter Peas 2

 Dry Edible Beans 2

 Dry Edible Peas 2

 Lentils 2

 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3

Potatoes & Misc. 

 Coffee (HI) 

 Ginger Root (HI) 

 Hops 

 Peppermint Oil 

 Potatoes, All 

 Winter 

 Spring 

 Summer 

 Fall 

 Spearmint Oil 

 Sweet Potatoes 

 Taro (HI) 3

Bu 

" 

Tons 

" 

" 

" 

Bu 

" 

Cwt 

Bu 

" 

Tons 

Bu 

" 

" 

" 

Lbs 

Tons 

Bu 

Lbs 

" 

" 

" 

Bu 

Lbs 

Bales 

" 

" 

Tons 

" 

Lbs 

Cwt 

" 

" 

" 

" 

Lbs 

" 

" 

" 

Cwt 

" 

" 

" 

" 

Lbs 

Cwt 

Lbs 

60.4 

151.1 

17.5 

2.44 

3.35 

1.95 

60.9 

32.3 

7,185 

27.4 

74.2 

15.6 

40.5 

42.2 

33.9 

37.0 

1,250 

16.9 

603 

3,130 

1,300 

1,215 

41.2 

1,437 

879 

864 

1,419 

25.6 

34.1 

2,191 

1,155 

1,716 

1,960 

1,155 

1,170 

35,000 

1,949 

93 

397 

215 

282 

332 

410 

121 

185 

45.3 

240 

289 

211,825 

13,073,893 

106,328 

150,304 

72,575 

77,729 

91,599 

16,615 

197,456 

7,914 

504,993 

6,206 

2,066,722 

1,515,989 

71,686 

479,047 

1,453,830 

6,588.7 

5,904 

31,826 

3,740,650 

1,300 

208,995 

2,585,207 

2,888,555 

19,206.9 

18,355.1 

851.8 

31,912 

29,969 

779,899 

127 

25,371 

15,903 

3,408 

541 

7,500 

2,800 

60,253.1 

6,794 

448,407 

2,473 

19,820 

17,032 

409,082 

2,379 

18,082 

4,000 

1,817,364 

2,640 

19,573 

1

 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2008 crop 

year. 2

 Yield in pounds. 

3

 Yield is not estimated. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

June 2008 17 NASS, USDA 

Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 2006-2008 

(Domestic Units) 1

Production Crop Units 

2006 2007 2008 

 1,000 1,000 1,000 

Citrus 2

 Grapefruit 

 Lemons 

 Oranges 3

 Tangelos (FL) 

 Tangerines 

 Temples (FL) 3

Noncitrus 

 Apples 

 Apricots 

 Bananas (HI) 

 Grapes 

 Olives (CA) 

 Papayas (HI) 

 Peaches 

 Pears 

 Prunes, Dried (CA) 

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA) 

Nuts & Misc. 

 Almonds (CA) (shelled) 

 Hazelnuts (OR) (in-shell) 

 Pecans (in-shell) 

 Walnuts (CA) (in-shell) 

 Maple Syrup 

Tons 

" 

" 

" 

" 

" 

1,000 Lbs 

Tons 

Lbs 

Tons 

" 

Lbs 

Tons 

" 

" 

" 

Lbs 

Tons 

Lbs 

Tons 

Gals 

1,232 

980 

9,021 

63 

417 

32 

9,851.7 

44.5 

20,000.0 

6,377.2 

23.5 

28,700.0 

1,010.1 

842.0 

198.0 

21.5 

1,120,000 

43.0 

206,300 

346.0 

1,449 

1,627 

798 

7,626 

56 

361 

9,342.6 

88.3 

19,700.0 

6,729.7 

132.5 

33,400.0 

1,112.7 

881.0 

83.0 

11.9 

1,380,000 

36.0 

349,155 

320.0 

1,258 

1,556 

703 

10,128 

68 

467 

120.0 

1,460,000 

1,635 

1

 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2008 crop 

year, except citrus which is for the 2007-08 season. 2

 Production years are 2005-06, 2006-07, and 2007-08. 

3

 Temples included in oranges beginning with the 2006-07 season. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

June 2008 18 NASS, USDA 

Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2007-2008 

(Metric Units) 1

Area Planted Area Harvested Crop 

2007 2008 2007 2008 

Hectares Hectares Hectares Hectares 

Grains & Hay 

 Barley 

 Corn for Grain 2

 Corn for Silage 

 Hay, All 3

 Alfalfa 

 All Other 

 Oats 

 Proso Millet 

 Rice 

 Rye 

 Sorghum for Grain 2

 Sorghum for Silage 

 Wheat, All 3

 Winter 

 Durum 

 Other Spring 

Oilseeds 

 Canola 

 Cottonseed 4

 Flaxseed 

 Mustard Seed 

 Peanuts 

 Rapeseed 

 Safflower 

 Soybeans for Beans 

 Sunflower 

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops 

 Cotton, All 3

 Upland 

 Amer-Pima 

 Sugarbeets 

 Sugarcane 

 Tobacco 

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils 

 Austrian Winter Peas 

 Dry Edible Beans 

 Dry Edible Peas 

 Lentils 

 Wrinkled Seed Peas 4

Potatoes & Misc. 

 Coffee (HI) 

 Ginger Root (HI) 

 Hops 

 Peppermint Oil 

 Potatoes, All 3

 Winter 

 Spring 

 Summer 

 Fall 

 Spearmint Oil 

 Sweet Potatoes 

 Taro (HI) 5

1,626,850 

37,878,980 

1,521,630 

230,670 

1,117,350 

556,850 

3,123,400 

24,456,630 

18,205,790 

869,680 

5,381,160 

478,750 

143,260 

22,660 

497,770 

610 

72,840 

25,750,830 

836,900 

4,381,660 

4,263,410 

118,250 

513,470 

11,740 

617,920 

342,970 

122,620 

464,830 

4,650 

29,460 

21,730 

408,980 

40,710 

1,678,250 

34,809,010 

1,384,040 

1,120,990 

3,000,780 

25,820,440 

18,955,680 

1,064,330 

5,800,420 

408,740 

145,690 

578,710 

30,267,980 

871,300 

3,799,880 

3,717,480 

82,390 

458,030 

10,320 

565,960 

331,850 

112,100 

4,450 

28,000 

42,010 

1,419,650 

35,022,680 

2,456,870 

24,939,020 

8,769,630 

16,169,390 

609,060 

208,420 

1,112,090 

116,960 

2,753,920 

161,470 

20,643,640 

14,549,410 

854,710 

5,239,520 

470,650 

141,240 

21,370 

483,600 

400 

69,610 

25,422,630 

813,220 

4,244,830 

4,128,240 

116,590 

504,570 

355,970 

144,070 

4,450 

598,420 

328,320 

119,380 

2,590 

30 

12,510 

29,660 

457,180 

4,650 

28,410 

20,760 

403,350 

7,930 

39,460 

150 

24,517,330 

16,253,160 

142,010 

15,440 

4,450 

27,400 

1

 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2008 crop 

year. 2

 Area planted for all purposes. 

3

 Total may not add due to rounding. 

4

 Acreage is not estimated. 

5

 Area is total hectares in crop, not harvested hectares. 
 

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board 

June 2008 19 NASS, USDA 

Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2007-2008 

(Metric Units) 1

Yield Production Crop 

2007 2008 2007 2008 

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

3.25 

9.48 

39.26 

5.47 

7.51 

4.36 

2.18 

1.81 

8.05 

1.72 

4.66 

34.87 

2.72 

2.84 

2.28 

2.49 

1.40 

1.06 

0.68 

3.51 

1.46 

1.36 

2.77 

1.61 

0.99 

0.97 

1.59 

57.38 

76.38 

2.46 

1.29 

1.92 

2.20 

1.29 

1.31 

39.23 

2.18 

0.10 

44.49 

24.10 

31.65 

37.21 

46.00 

0.14 

20.79 

3.04 

26.90 

32.40 

4,611,940 

332,092,180 

96,459,140 

136,353,500 

65,838,930 

70,514,560 

1,329,560 

376,820 

8,956,450 

201,020 

12,827,410 

5,629,990 

56,246,960 

41,258,460 

1,950,970 

13,037,520 

659,450 

5,977,170 

149,970 

14,440 

1,696,730 

590 

94,800 

70,357,800 

1,310,230 

4,181,810 

3,996,350 

185,460 

28,950,080 

27,187,420 

353,760 

5,760 

1,150,810 

721,350 

154,580 

24,540 

3,400 

1,270 

27,330 

3,080 

20,339,400 

112,170 

899,020 

772,560 

18,555,650 

1,080 

820,190 

1,810 

49,460,540 

119,750 

887,820 

1

 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2008 crop 

year. 2

 Production may not add due to rounding. 

3

 Yield is not estimated. 
 

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June 2008 20 NASS, USDA 

Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 2006-2008 

(Metric Units) 1

Production Crop 

2006 2007 2008 

Metric tons Metric tons Metric tons 

Citrus 2

 Grapefruit 

 Lemons 

 Oranges 3

 Tangelos (FL) 

 Tangerines 

 Temples (FL) 3

Noncitrus 

 Apples 

 Apricots 

 Bananas (HI) 

 Grapes 

 Olives (CA) 

 Papayas (HI) 

 Peaches 

 Pears 

 Prunes, Dried (CA) 

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA) 

Nuts & Misc. 

 Almonds (CA) (shelled) 

 Hazelnuts (OR) (in-shell) 

 Pecans (in-shell) 

 Walnuts (CA) (in-shell) 

 Maple Syrup 

1,117,650 

889,040 

8,183,710 

57,150 

378,300 

29,030 

4,468,660 

40,350 

9,070 

5,785,250 

21,320 

13,020 

916,370 

763,880 

179,620 

19,500 

508,020 

39,010 

93,580 

313,890 

7,240 

1,475,990 

723,930 

6,918,190 

50,800 

327,490 

4,237,730 

80,070 

8,940 

6,105,080 

120,200 

15,150 

1,009,460 

799,180 

75,300 

10,800 

625,960 

32,660 

158,370 

290,300 

6,290 

1,411,580 

637,750 

9,187,970 

61,690 

423,660 

108,860 

662,240 

8,170 

1

 Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2008 crop 

year, except citrus which is for the 2007-08 season. 2

 Production years are 2005-06, 2006-07, and 2007-08. 

3

 Temples included in oranges beginning with the 2006-07 season. 
 

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May Weather Summary

Midwestern downpours continued to delay corn and soybean planting, while persistently cool weather slowed crop 

emergence and development. Similarly cool conditions existed across the northern half of the Plains, although rainfall 

eased drought in the High Plains region. Wet weather also affected eastern portions of the central and southern Plains, 

while drought continued to adversely affect filling winter wheat from eastern Colorado and western Kansas southward. 

On the southern Plains, late-month heat promoted winter wheat maturation. Across the Southeast, spotty rains 

maintained generally favorable conditions for pastures and summer crops, despite underlying long-term drought. By 

month's end, however, drier weather and increasing Southeastern heat boosted irrigation demands and increased stress 

on rain-fed crops. Elsewhere, rapidly fluctuating conditions affected the West, where unusually heavy precipitation 

followed a mid-month heat wave. Western water-supply prospects for the spring and summer runoff season remained 

mostly favorable, except in California and the Great Basin. 

Monthly temperatures averaged 2 to 6 degrees F below normal across the nation’s northern tier from the northern Plains 

into the Northeast. Readings averaged 2 to 4 degrees F below normal in the Southwest, but were 2 to 4 degrees F above 

normal in the south-central U.S., including much of Texas. Elsewhere, near-normal temperatures prevailed in the 

Southeast, while the mid-May heat wave boosted monthly readings slightly above normal in the Pacific Northwest. 

May Agricultural Summary 

The Corn Belt experienced varied, mostly below normal temperatures during the month. Corn planting delays 

continued nationwide as cooler temperatures and wet conditions prevailed in early May. By May 4, Illinois, Iowa, and 

Missouri producers faced between 46 and 53 point planting delays when compared with normal. By month’s end, all 

States were within 7 points of the normal pace, either ahead of or behind, except for a 16 point lag in Missouri. 

Nationally, ninety-five percent of the crop was planted by June 1, three points behind the 5-year average. The late 

arrival of warm temperatures and delayed plantings kept emergence behind normal. As the month began, emergence 

was only 4 percent, compared with 12 percent last year and 17 percent for the 5-year average. By month’s end, 

74 percent of the crop had emerged, 18 points behind last year and 15 points behind the 5-year average. 

Sorghum planting was well underway by the end of the first week of May in the Delta and in Texas, as temperatures 

remained mostly above average. As weeks passed, planting gained momentum in Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. 

Throughout the month, planting progress in Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas remained ahead of the usual pace, 

while lagging elsewhere. By month’s end, 54 percent of the crop was planted, 2 points behind last year and 6 points 

behind the normal pace. Planting was furthest behind in Illinois and Missouri, trailing the 5-year average by 46 and 

37 points, respectively. 

The month began with significant oat planting delays in multiple States. In the Upper Mississippi Valley and 

Wisconsin, cool, wet weather kept progress 45 to 54 points behind normal on May 4. By the second week of May, only 

Wisconsin had less than half of their oats planted. Elsewhere, producers were catching up to the usual pace and were 

within 24 points of normal. During the week ending May 18, major planting efforts were evident in Wisconsin as 

progress advanced 34 percentage points. Seeding was complete in Ohio and nearly complete in Nebraska and 

Pennsylvania. By May 25, planting was 98 percent complete nationwide. Due to late planting, oat emergence was 

delayed in all States, most significantly in the Upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes regions. As the month 

progressed, emergence remained behind normal, except in Texas where the oat season begins much earlier than in other 

States. By June 1, the emergence caught up with and exceeded normal in North Dakota and Pennsylvania. Heading 

reached 30 percent by month’s end, 2 points behind last year and slightly behind average. 

More than half of the barley crop was planted by May 4, seven and 5 points behind last year and the 5-year average, 

respectively. Temperatures during the month averaged 2 to 4 degrees above normal in Washington, but dropped below 

normal eastward to Minnesota. With the exception of North Dakota, all States faced planting delays. By May 18, 

planting caught up to last year’s pace, and was 6 points ahead of the 5-year average. Planting was nearly complete in 

Washington, and 92 percent complete, overall. By May 25, with 97 percent planted, progress was at last year’s pace 

and 4 points ahead of the 5-year average. Barley emergence had begun in early May in all States except Minnesota. By 

the second week of May, emergence was evident on 26 percent of the acreage, 19 and 13 points behind last year and the 

5-year average, respectively. By May 18, half of the barley crop had emerged. Progress was still behind average in all 

States, especially in Minnesota, where cooler than normal temperatures and late planting kept emergence 48 points 

behind last year and 33 points behind the 5-year average. By June 1, ninety-one percent of the acreage had emerged, 

2 points behind last year but 2 points ahead of normal. 
 

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Winter wheat acreage reached the heading stage for more than one-fourth of the crop by early May and progressed 

10 to 15 points during each week of the month. By month’s end, three-fourths of the acreage was at or beyond the 

heading stage, 9 points behind average. Developmental delays existed in most of the winter wheat States. In Nebraska, 

heading was 39 points behind the 5-year average pace. Montana’s wheat crop faced major delays with none of the 

acres heading by month’s end. South Dakota’s crop was also delayed with only 4 percent of the acreage at or beyond 

the heading stage, 53 and 37 points behind last year and normal, respectively. 

The spring wheat crop was 58 percent planted by May 4, the same as last year but 4 points behind the 5-year average. 

Progress in Minnesota had reached only 19 percent, 42 points behind last year and 45 points behind normal. By 

May 18, ninety-four percent of the crop was planted nationally, 2 and 6 points ahead of last year and normal, 

respectively. Emergence of spring wheat had occurred on 11 percent of the acreage by May 4, six and 14 points behind 

last year and normal. Due mostly to planting delays, emergence was behind in nearly all States when compared with 

last year, and in all States when compared with the 5-year average pace. By May 18, fifty-four percent of the crop had 

emerged, 18 and 8 points behind last year and normal. Emergence was at least 50 percent complete in all States except 

Minnesota, which trailed the average pace by 24 points due to the late planting. By month’s end, however, 93 percent 

of the crop had emerged, 3 points ahead of normal. 

Rice growers seeded nearly half of their acreage prior to the start of May. As the month began, Louisiana and Texas 

producers had seeded 91 percent or more of their acres. Nationally, the crop was 61 percent planted, 11 points behind 

last year and 10 points behind normal. Notable delays were evident in Arkansas and Missouri, where planting was 

28 and 30 points behind the 5-year average, respectively. However, as the month progressed, producers were planting 

at a pace closer to normal, and by May 25, planting was nearly complete. By the end of the first week in May, 

31 percent of the rice acreage had emerged, which was behind normal. Arkansas and Missouri rice emergence was 

34 or more points behind normal on May 4. As of May 18, nearly all of the acreage in Louisiana and Texas had 

emerged, ahead of the 5-year average. Nationally, by June 1, emergence had surpassed the normal pace by 2 points. 

Ninety-one percent of the crop had emerged, 3 points behind last year’s pace. 

With only 5 percent of the soybean crop planted by May 4, progress was 9 points behind the 5-year average pace. 

Planting was in full swing in the Delta, and had begun in all States except Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and 

Wisconsin, where planting was delayed by continued cool, wet weather. By May 18, twenty-seven percent of the 

soybean intended acreage had been planted, 25 and 20 points behind last year and the 5-year average, respectively. The 

eastern Corn Belt saw the most significant delays due to cooler than normal temperatures. Illinois and Ohio planting 

progress was 38 and 41 points behind normal, respectively. Planting progress advanced 25 percentage points during the 

week ending May 25. However, planting remained 15 points behind the 5-year average. By month’s end, progress was 

still behind normal in most States. As of June 1, producers had planted 69 percent of the intended soybean acreage, 

12 points behind the 5-year average. Emergence was 12 percent complete by May 25, twenty-eight points behind last 

year and 22 points behind the 5-year average. As a result of late planting, delays were evident in every State, ranging 

from slightly behind in North Dakota to 39 points behind in Illinois. 

Peanut producers planted 10 percent of the crop by May 4, three points ahead of last year and slightly ahead of the 

5-year average. Planting had begun in all States except Virginia. Progress was at or ahead of the normal planting pace 

in all States except South Carolina and Virginia. However, as the weeks passed, delays became evident in Alabama and 

North Carolina, as well. As of June 1, with 86 percent planted, progress was at the 5-year average pace and 11 points 

ahead of last year. Delays remained in Alabama and North Carolina at month’s end, while Virginia planting was nearly 

complete. 

Just over a quarter of the intended cotton acreage was seeded by May 4, two and 6 points behind when compared with 

last year and the 5-year average. Planting was underway in all States except Kansas. Producers faced delays in all 

States, except California. Despite planting 23 percent of intended acreage between May 5 and 18, progress was still 

behind normal. By May 18, cotton growers in all States were planting their crop and nearly half of the intended acreage 

was seeded, 6 and 10 points behind last year and normal, respectively. By May 25, planting progress had surpassed last 

year’s pace by 2 points but still lagged the 5-year average by 2 points. Planting was nearly complete by this time in 

California, Missouri, and Virginia, and was within 17 points of the 5-year average in all cotton-producing States. 

Fifty-four percent of intended sugarbeet acreage was planted by May 4, compared with 77 percent last year and 

81 percent on average. Major sugarbeet producing States, Minnesota and North Dakota, were 43 and 33 points behind, 
 

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respectively. The planting pace moved closer to normal by May 18, when nearly all of the intended acreage was 

planted. 

Crop Comments 

Winter Wheat: Production is forecast at 1.82 billion bushels, up 2 percent from the May 1 forecast and up 20 percent 

from 2007. Based on June 1 conditions, the U.S. yield is forecast at 45.3 bushels per acre, up 1.0 bushel from the 

previous forecast and up 3.1 bushels from last year. Grain area totals 40.2 million acres, unchanged from last month. 

As of June 1, heading had reached 75 percent in the 18 major States, 9 percentage points behind the 5-year average. 

Progress was behind normal due primarily to below normal temperatures throughout the growing season. Harvest was 

underway in the southern-most portions of the growing area. 

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

Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas) are below last year’s level in Colorado, Montana, Oklahoma, and Texas but above in 

Kansas and Nebraska. Condition ratings declined during May in Colorado and Nebraska while the other States showed 

improved conditions. Harvest was just getting started in Oklahoma and Texas. A lack of moisture during May reduced 

yield potential in Colorado. Oklahoma benefitted from a cooler than normal spring with adequate rainfall. 

Forecasted head counts from the objective yield survey in the 3 Soft Red Winter States (Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio) 

are above last year’s level. Condition ratings declined in Illinois, increased in Ohio, and remained constant in Missouri 

during May. In Missouri, yield potential improved despite excessive moisture in some areas of the State during May. 

Wet conditions in Ohio during early May slowed crop development, however more recent warmer weather has allowed 

winter wheat conditions to improve. 

In the Pacific Northwest States (Idaho, Oregon, and Washington), yields are unchanged from last month in Washington 

and Oregon but up 1 bushel in Idaho. Forecasted head counts from the objective yield survey in Washington are above 

last year. Condition ratings declined in Washington but improved in Oregon and Idaho during May. Crop progress was 

behind normal for all three States at the end of May. 

Durum Wheat: Production of Durum wheat in Arizona and California is forecast at a collective 31.6 million bushels, 

up 8 percent from May 1 and 110 percent above their 2007 total of 15.0 million bushels. Durum wheat in California is 

progressing normally, with no quality or disease problems. The harvest in Arizona, as of June 1, is slightly ahead of the 

5 year average. 

Peaches: The 2008 peach crop in California, Georgia, and South Carolina is forecast at 910,000 tons, down 5 percent 

from 2007 but 12 percent above two years ago. 

The California Clingstone crop is forecast at 380,000 tons, down 5 percent from the May 1 forecast and 24 percent 

below 2007. California experienced an adequate number of chilling hours, thus benefitting the crop. Weather during 

the bloom period was also favorable. However, unusually cold temperatures on April 19 and 20 resulted in significant 

frost damage. The largest impact of the frost damage was in the northern growing areas, with some growers reporting 

100 percent damage. There were also a large number of growers that reported losses in the Modesto area. However, 

fruit in the southern growing areas were not affected. Harvest will be slightly later this year due to the cooler 

temperatures. 

The California Freestone crop is forecast at 430,000 tons, equal to the May 1 forecast and the 2007 crop. Weather 

during the bloom period was favorable, although cooler spring temperatures slowed maturity slightly. Crop quality was 

reported to be excellent, with good sizes. Harvest continued and Spring Snow, Spring Flame, Crimson Lady, and 

Crown Princess were the major varieties picked. 

The South Carolina crop is forecast at 65,000 tons, up more than five times from last year’s frost damaged crop. A hail 

storm during the morning of May 11 passed through the "Ridge" production area and caused some crop damage. Early 

variety peach harvest was in full swing. 

Georgia=s peach crop is forecast at 35,000 tons, up 169 percent from last year=s crop but 15 percent below 2006. 

Several days of freezing temperatures and frost during the first half of April damaged the State's peach crop. Losses 
 

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were highly variable by variety and orchard location, with losses occurring across most areas of the State. Several 

producers, however, escaped freeze damage and were still expecting near normal production. Harvest of the earliest 

varieties began in mid-May. 

Bartlett Pears: Production of Bartlett Pears in California, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 382,000 tons, down 

12 percent from last year and 11 percent below 2006. 

Production in California is forecast at 175,000 tons, down 13 percent from last season and 12 percent below 2 years 

ago. Freezing temperatures in April negatively impacted the crop in the Mendocino County area. Growers reported 

that it was the worst freeze in nearly a half century. The Sacramento River district was not impacted as much by the 

freeze and was expected to produce a normal crop. 

Washington’s Bartlett crop is forecast at 150,000 tons, down 13 percent from 2007 and 9 percent below 2 years ago. 

Producers reported frost damage and unfavorable conditions during the pollination period. Temperatures during April, 

particularly during the period of April 18-22, dropped into the upper teens and low twenties in some areas. Areas to the 

north and south of Yakima experienced some of the lowest temperatures. 

Oregon growers expect to harvest 57,000 tons, down 8 percent from last year and 10 percent below the 2006 Bartlett 

crop. A cold, wet spring has reduced production expectations. 

Sweet Cherries: The combined 2008 sweet cherry production for California, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 

221,000 tons, down 24 percent from 2007 and 17 percent below 2006. Washington’s production is forecast at 

100,000 tons, down 41 percent from the previous year. A mid-April frost and poor pollination during bloom impacted 

a large portion of the crop, especially the earlier varieties. Oregon fared somewhat better, where production is forecast 

at 35,000 tons, unchanged from 2007. The frost affected some growers in Wasco and Hood River Counties, however, 

the loss was partially offset by new bearing acres this year. Growers in the Willamet Valley region expect a smaller 

crop. California production is forecast at 86,000 tons, up 1 percent from 2007. Temperate weather, along with reports 

of good fruit size, led to the increase in expected production. 

Prunes (Dried Plums): California’s 2008 prune production forecast is 120,000 dried tons, up 45 percent from last 

year’s below normal crop of 83,000 tons but 39 percent below the 2006 crop. The 2008 prune crop was hit by a 

mid-April frost, with some growers reportedly losing 25 to 100 percent of their crop. Poor pollination during the 

blooming season was also reported by growers. Farmers were still evaluating the extent of the damage. 

Apricots: California’s 2008 production forecast is 87,000 tons, up 7 percent from the 2007 crop and 123 percent more 

than 2006. Optimal weather during blooming created hopes of a record yield. While frost damage was reported by 

some growers in late April, cool weather in May promoted good size and quality. However, the expected large crop is 

raising concerns among growers about marketing their fruit. 

Florida Citrus: Temperatures throughout the month followed seasonal patterns, reaching the lower to mid 90’s most 

days with some days later in the month reaching the high 90’s. Rainfall was not adequate to maintain tree vigor and 

irrigation was used extensively where available. Some trees started to show slight afternoon wilt during the heat of the 

day with non-irrigated trees showing heavy stress. 

New fruit for next season ranged up to golf ball size on oranges and baseball size on grapefruit, typical for this time of 

year. Orchard activities included spraying, mowing, hedging and topping, brush removal, and resetting. Many growers 

were still pushing trees with greening. 

By the end of May, harvest of Valencia oranges was nearly complete. The clear weather allowed crews early in the 

month to harvest more then six million boxes weekly, but by the end of the month hotter days slowed harvest. 

Grapefruit harvest was heavy until the end of the month and Honey tangerine harvest was nearly complete. 

California Citrus: Citrus bloom was winding down and fruit set had begun. In some seedless mandarin orchards, 

netting was applied to keep bees from cross pollinating trees. New citrus plantings were underway. Irrigation was 

increased in citrus groves to reduce stress and increase fruit set. Tangelos, grapefruit, lemons, and navel and Valencia 

oranges were harvested. Mandarin and navel harvest was slowing down and field juicing of navels not suitable for the 
 

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fresh market increased. Pink grapefruit were going to juicers in Imperial County. Valencia harvest picked up and 

Minneola harvest in Tulare County was complete. 

California Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts: Grapes continued to leaf out and growers took measures to control suckers. 

Vineyards were treated with bloom sprays. Growers irrigated, thinned leaves, and treated for weeds, diseases, and 

insects. Dry conditions necessitated an increase in irrigation in fruit orchards. Fruit thinning was still underway in 

some orchards and strong winds near the end of the month concerned fruit growers. Stone fruit harvest began by the 

end of May for the following: Poppy, Red Velvet, Earlicot, Tasty Rich, Tom Cat, Castlebrite, Robada, and Apache 

apricots; Golden Sweet and Honey Gold apriums; Super Rich, April Snow, Super Lady, Snow Angel, Spring Flame, 

Spring Snow, Spring Treat, Island Prince, Earlitreat, May Sweet, Sweet Sun, Queencrest, Early Saturn, and May Saturn 

peaches; Red Beaut plums; Brooks, Rainier, and Tulare cherries; Spring Flavor, Flavorosa, and Sugar Rosa pluots; 

Flavorella plumcots; and Polar Ice, Crimson Baby, May Pearl, Earli Glo, April Fire, Sunny Gun, Zee Fire, Red Roy, 

Ruby Fire, and Honey May nectarines. Pomegranate trees and kiwi vines were blooming. Blueberry and boysenberry 

harvests began and strawberry harvest continued. Blueberry growers covered their plants with netting to prevent loss to 

birds. Olives were still blooming and fruit were setting in many groves. Nut groves were irrigated due to dry soils and 

high spring temperatures. In some areas, almond branches were sagging due to the heavy weight of the crop. Growers 

closely watched their groves for pests and some initiated insect control measures. Strong winds broke branches and 

toppled trees in some almond groves. Blight and scale treatments took place in walnut groves and codling moth 

spraying continued. Damage that occurred due to freezing temperatures in April was still being assessed. Some walnut 

groves were also negatively affected by the winds. 

Grapefruit: The forecast of the 2007-08 U.S. grapefruit crop is 1.56 million tons, up 1 percent from the May 1 

forecast but 4 percent lower than the previous season. Florida's grapefruit production is forecast at 26.5 million boxes 

(1.13 million tons), up 1 percent from the May forecast but 3 percent below last season. The all white grapefruit 

forecast is 9.00 million boxes (383,000 tons), unchanged from May’s forecast but 3 percent below last season’s final 

utilization. Florida’s colored grapefruit forecast, at 17.5 million boxes (744,000 tons), is up 1 percent from the May 

forecast but 2 percent below the 2006-07 final utilization. Arizona, California, and Texas forecasts are carried forward 

from May. 

Tangerines: The U.S. tangerine crop is forecast at 467,000 tons, up 2 percent from the May forecast and 29 percent 

higher than the final utilization in 2006-07. Florida's tangerine crop is forecast at 5.50 million boxes (261,000 tons), an 

increase of 4 percent from May’s forecast and 20 percent higher than the 2006-07 utilization of 4.60 million boxes. The 

later maturing Honey tangerine forecast increased from 2.70 million boxes to 2.90 million boxes, which equals the 

record crop of 2003-04. Arizona and California forecasts are carried forward from May. 

Tangelos: Florida’s tangelo forecast is 1.50 million boxes (68,000 tons), unchanged from the May 1 forecast but 

20 percent above the 2006-07 final utilized production. Nearly all fruit picked were processed and the final week of 

utilization was the first week in April. 

Papayas: Hawaii fresh papaya production is estimated at 2.62 million pounds for April 2008, up 4 percent from March 

and 7 percent higher than the comparable month a year ago. Total area in crop for April is estimated at 2,015 acres, 

down slightly from March and 4 percent lower than April 2007. Harvested area totaled 1,420 acres, relatively 

unchanged from the previous month but 13 percent higher than April 2007. Warm, sunny weather was beneficial for 

crop development and maintenance in April. Preparations for summer planting were underway. 

Hops: Area strung for harvest in 2008 for Washington, Oregon, and Idaho is forecast at 38,145 acres, 23 percent above 

the 2007 crop of 30,911 acres and 30 percent above 2006. Washington, with 28,468 acres for harvest, accounts for 

75 percent of the U.S. total acreage, 5,723 acres more than a year ago. Oregon hop growers plan to string 5,792 acres, 

or 15 percent of the U.S. total for 2008, with Idaho hop growers accounting for the remaining 10 percent, or 3,885 acres 

strung for harvest. Washington, Oregon, and Idaho increased their acreage from a year ago, 25 percent, 10 percent, and 

34 percent, respectively. 

Hop growth was a few weeks behind normal due to cold, wet conditions. Much of the established hops were halfway to 

the wire, but babies, in many cases, were well behind. Growers reported no concerns with water supplies this season. 

Sugarbeets: Production for the 2007 crop year, at 31.9 million tons, is the same as the January end-of-season estimate 

but 6 percent less than 2006. Area harvested totaled 1.25 million acres, virtually unchanged from the January estimate 
 

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but 4 percent below the previous year. The yield, at 25.6 tons per acre, is the same as January but down 0.5 ton from 

the 2006 record high yield. 

Sugarcane: Production of sugarcane for sugar and seed for the 2007 crop year is revised to 30.0 million tons, down 

3 percent from the March 1 estimate but up 1 percent from 2006. Area harvested for sugar and seed during the 2007 

crop year totaled 879,600 acres, down fractionally from the March estimate and down 2 percent from 2006. This is the 

lowest area harvested for sugar and seed since 1990. Yield is estimated at 34.1 tons per acre, 0.8 ton below the March 

estimate but 1.2 tons above the 2006 crop. 

Total production of cane for sugar and seed decreased from the previous year in all States, except Louisiana. Area 

harvested for sugar decreased 18,700 acres but area harvested for seed was up 600 acres from 2006. Yield per acre of 

sugarcane for sugar increased 1.2 tons per acre from the previous year, resulting in an overall increase of 1 percent in 

sugarcane for sugar production from 2006. Sugarcane for seed yield increased 1.4 tons per acre from the previous year. 

The increase in harvested area and yield resulted in a 6 percent increase in sugarcane for seed production from 2006. 

Sweet Potatoes: Production for the 2007 crop year is revised to 18.1 million cwt, down 2 percent from the January 

Crop Production 2007 Summary but up 11 percent from 2006. Area harvested, at 97,500 acres, is unchanged from 

January but up 12 percent from 2006. The average yield is 185 cwt per acre, down 4 cwt from the January estimate and 

2 cwt below 2006. This yield is the second highest on record. 

North Carolina sweet potato production, at 6.67 million cwt, is down 6 percent from January due to a 10 cwt per acre 

decrease in yield. South Carolina production decreased 21 percent from January, also due to a decrease in yield. 

Louisiana sweet potato production increased 3 percent due to an increase in yield from January. 

Maple Syrup: The 2008 U.S. maple syrup production totaled 1.64 million gallons, up 30 percent from 2007. The 

number of taps is estimated at 7.46 million, up 2 percent from the 2007 total of 7.29 million. Yield per tap is estimated 

to be 0.219 gallons, up 27 percent from the previous season. 

Vermont led all States in production with 500,000 gallons, an increase of 11 percent from 2007. Production in New 

York, at 322,000 gallons, increased 44 percent from last season. Production in Maine, at 215,000 gallons, is 4 percent 

below 2007. Production in Ohio, at 118,000 gallons, is up 57 percent from last year. This is the highest production on 

record since 1959 when production was estimated at 127,000 gallons. In Michigan, production is estimated to be 

100,000 gallons, the highest on record since 1964 and 67 percent above 2007. Production in Pennsylvania, at 

95,000 gallons, is 86 percent above 2007. This is tied with 1992 as the highest on record since 1975 when 

97,000 gallons were produced. Production in Massachusetts, at 55,000 gallons, is up 83 percent from a year ago. This 

is the highest production on record since 1944. In Connecticut, production is estimated to be 15,000 gallons, the 

highest on record since estimates began in 1992. Production also increased in New Hampshire and Wisconsin. Yields 

increased in all States except Maine, contributing to the increase in production. 

Temperatures were reported to be mostly favorable for sap flow in 2008 except in Maine and Vermont. Producers in 

Maine reported temperatures that were mostly too warm for sap flow while producers in Vermont reported temperatures 

that were mostly too cool. On average, the season lasted 30 days compared with 27 days last year. The longest season 

was reported in Connecticut at 40 days. The earliest sap flow reported was January 5 in New York. The latest sap flow 

reported was May 10 in Wisconsin. 

Sugar content of the sap for 2008 was up from the previous year. On average, approximately 39 gallons of sap were 

required to produce one gallon of syrup. This compares with 45 gallons in 2007 and 44 gallons in 2006. The majority 

of the syrup produced in each State this year was light to medium in color. 

The 2007 U.S. average price per gallon was $33.20, up $1.90 from the 2006 price of $31.30. The U.S. value of 

production, at $41.7 million for 2007, was down 8 percent from 2006. Value of production decreased in all States 

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Reliability of June 1 Crop Production Forecast

Wheat Survey Procedures: Objective yield and farm operator surveys were conducted between May 22 and June 5 to 

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

accounted for 69 percent of the 2007 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, internet and personal 

interviewers. Approximately 7,000 producers were interviewed during the survey period and asked questions about the 

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

provide indications of average yields. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

analyses to prepare the published 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 Field Office submits its analyses of the current 

situation to the Agricultural Statistics Board (ASB). The ASB uses the Florida survey data and their analyses to 

prepare the published June 1 forecast. The June 1 orange production forecasts for Arizona, California, and Texas 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 the Citrus Fruits Summary released in September. 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. 

The "Root Mean Square Error" for the June 1 winter wheat production forecast is 5.2 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 5.2 

percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not exceed 9.0 percent. 

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

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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 1.5 percent. This means that chances are 2 

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

1.5 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not exceed 2.6 percent. 

Changes between the June 1 orange forecast and the final estimates during the past 20 years have averaged 

122,000 tons, ranging from 5,000 tons to 368,000 tons. The June 1 forecast for oranges has been below the final 

estimate 9 times and above 11 times. The difference does not imply that the June 1 forecast this year is likely to 

understate or overstate final production. 
 

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Information Contacts 

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

contact for additional information. 

Jeff Geuder, Chief ................................................................................................................... (202) 720-2127 

 Field Crops Section 

 Greg Thessen, Head .................................................................................... (202) 720-2127 

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

 Todd Ballard - Wheat, Rye .........................................................................(202) 720-8068 

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

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

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

 Don Gephart - Hay, Oats, Sorghum ............................................................ (202) 690-3234 

 Dawn Keen - Crop Weather, Barley, Sugar Crops ..................................... (202) 720-7621 

 Fruits, Vegetables & Special Crops Section 

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

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

 Debbie Flippin - Fresh and Processing Vegetables, Onions, 

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

 Faye Propsom - Citrus, Tropical Fruits ......................................................(202) 720-4285 

 Doug Marousek - Floriculture, Nursery, Tree Nuts .................................... (202) 720-4215 

 Dan Norris - Austrian Winter Peas, Dry Edible Peas, Lentils, 

 Mint, Mushrooms, Peaches, Pears, 

 Wrinkled Seed Peas ....................................................... (202) 720-3250 

 Mike Jacobsen - Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Cranberries, 

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

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

 Faye Propsom - Dry Beans, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes ............................... (202) 720-4285 
 

 

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