Crop Production 

ISSN: 1936-3737

Released August 12, 2010, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of 

Agriculture (USDA).

Corn Production Up 2 Percent from 2009

Soybean Production Up 2 Percent from 2009

Cotton Production Up 52 Percent from 2009

All Wheat Production Up 2 Percent from July Forecast

Corn production is forecast at a record high 13.4 billion bushels, up 2 percent from the previous record set in 2009. Based 

on conditions as of August 1, yields are expected to average a record high 165.0 bushels per acre, up 0.3 bushel from last 

year’s record of 164.7. Forecasted yields are higher than last year across the upper Mississippi Valley and upper Great 

Lakes region where moderate temperatures and adequate soil moisture provided favorable growing conditions. Expected 

yields were also higher compared with last year across the southern Great Plains and lower Mississippi Valley. Yield 

prospects are lower in both the Atlantic Coast region and Tennessee Valley due to above normal temperatures and dry 

conditions.

Soybean production is forecast at a record high 3.43 billion bushels, up 2 percent from last year. Based on August 1 

conditions, yields are expected to average 44.0 bushels per acre, unchanged from last year’s record high yield. Compared 

with last year, yields are forecast higher across the northern tier States, with increases of 4 bushels or more in Minnesota, 

North Dakota, New York, and Wisconsin. The largest increase in yield from 2009 is expected in Texas, where the yield is 

forecast to be up 9 bushels from last year. In addition, increases are expected in the Delta States. With the exceptions of 

Illinois and South Carolina, yields are forecast down or unchanged across the central part of the soybean growing region, 

extending from the central Great Plains to the East Coast and down into the Southeast. The Mid-Atlantic States are 

expecting the largest declines from last year, as Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia are all expecting yields to be down 

more than 10 bushels from 2009 due to very hot and dry weather this summer. If realized, the forecasted yield in New 

York will be a record high and the forecasted yield in Arkansas will tie the previous record high. Area for harvest in the 

United States is forecast at 78.0 million acres, unchanged from June but up 2 percent from 2009.

All cotton production is forecast at 18.5 million 480-pound bales, up 52 percent from last year’s 12.2 million bales. Yield 

is expected to average 837 pounds per harvested acre, up 60 pounds from last year. Upland cotton production is forecast at 

18.0 million 480-pound bales, 53 percent above 2009. Texas producers are expecting a record high production of 

8.80 million 480-pound bales, a 90 percent increase from last year. American Pima production is forecast at 

497,800 bales, up 25 percent from last year. Producers expect to harvest 10.6 million acres of all cotton and 10.4 million 

acres of upland cotton, both up 41 percent from last year. American Pima harvested area is expected to total 

207,000 acres, up 50 percent from 2009.

All wheat production, at 2.26 billion bushels, is up 2 percent from the July forecast and up 2 percent from 2009. Based on 

August 1 conditions, the United States yield is forecast at 46.9 bushels per acre, up 1.0 bushel from last month and 

2.5 bushels above last year. If realized, this will be the highest yield on record, 2.0 bushels above 2008.
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Winter wheat production is forecast at 1.52 billion bushels, up 1 percent from last month and up slightly from 2009. The 

United States yield is forecast at 47.5 bushels per acre, up 0.6 bushel from last month and up 3.3 bushels from last year. If 

realized, this will be the second highest yield on record, trailing only 1999. The area expected to be harvested for grain 

totals 32.1 million acres, unchanged from last month but down 7 percent from last year.

Hard Red Winter, at 1.03 billion bushels, is up 2 percent from a month ago. Soft Red Winter, at 260 million bushels, is 

down 3 percent from the previous forecast. White Winter is up 3 percent from last month and now totals 234 million 

bushels. Of this total, 18.6 million bushels are Hard White and 215 million bushels are Soft White.

Durum wheat production is forecast at 109 million bushels, up 5 percent from July but down slightly from 2009. The 

United States yield is forecast at 42.0 bushels per acre, 2.0 bushels above last month but 2.9 bushels below last year. If 

realized, this will be the second highest yield on record, trailing only last year. Expected area to be harvested for grain 

totals 2.59 million acres, unchanged from last month but up 7 percent from last year.

Other spring wheat production is forecast at 633 million bushels, up 4 percent last month and 8 percent above last year. 

If realized, this will be the third largest production on record, trailing only 1992 and 1996. The expected area to be 

harvested for grain totals 13.6 million acres, unchanged from last month but up 5 percent from last year. The United States 

yield is forecast at 46.6 bushels per acre, 2.0 bushels above last month and 1.5 bushels above 2009. If realized, this will be 

the highest yield on record, 1.5 bushels above the record set last year. Of the total production, 592 million bushels are 

Hard Red Spring wheat, up 5 percent from last month.

This report was approved on August 12, 2010.

Secretary of

Agriculture

Thomas J. Vilsack

Agricultural Statistics Board

Chairperson

Hubert Hamer
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Contents

Selected Crops Area Planted — States and United States: 2010............................................................................................ 6

Corn for Grain Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 

2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 ........................................................................................................................... 7

Corn Production — United States Chart................................................................................................................................. 8

Sorghum for Grain Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 

2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 ........................................................................................................................... 8

Oat Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 2009 and Forecasted August 1, 2010................... 9

Barley Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 2009 and Forecasted August 1, 2010.............. 9

Winter Wheat Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 

2009 and Forecasted August 1, 2010 .................................................................................................................................... 10

Durum Wheat Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 

2009 and Forecasted August 1, 2010 .................................................................................................................................... 11

Other Spring Wheat Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 

2009 and Forecasted August 1, 2010 .................................................................................................................................... 11

Wheat Production by Class — United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 ................................................ 11

Winter Wheat Heads per Square Foot — Selected States: 2006-2010 ................................................................................. 12

Rice Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 

2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 ......................................................................................................................... 13

Rice Production by Class — United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 ................................................... 13

Alfalfa and Alfalfa Mixtures for Hay Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 

2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 ......................................................................................................................... 14

All Other Hay Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 

2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 ......................................................................................................................... 15

Soybeans for Beans Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 

2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 ......................................................................................................................... 16

Soybean Production — United States Chart ......................................................................................................................... 17

Peanut Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 

2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 ......................................................................................................................... 17

Cotton Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Type — States and United States: 

2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 ......................................................................................................................... 18

Cottonseed Production — United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 ....................................................... 18
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Dry Edible Bean Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 

2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 .........................................................................................................................19

Dry Edible Bean Area Planted by Commercial Class — States and United States: 

2009 and Forecasted August 1, 2010 ....................................................................................................................................20

Sugarbeet Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 

2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 .........................................................................................................................22

Sugarcane for Sugar and Seed Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 

2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 .........................................................................................................................22

Tobacco Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 

2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 .........................................................................................................................22

Tobacco Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Class and Type — States and United States: 

2009 and Forecasted August 1, 2010 ....................................................................................................................................23

Peach Production — States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010...............................................24

Commercial Apple Production — States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010..........................25

Prune and Plum Production — States and 4-State Total: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 ...............................25

Pear Production by Crop — States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 ...................................26

Coffee Production — Hawaii and Puerto Rico: 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010.....................................................26

Grape Production — States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 ..............................................27

Hop Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 

2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010 .........................................................................................................................27

Olive Production by Variety — California: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010....................................................27

Crop Area Planted and Harvested — United States: 2009 and 2010 (Domestic Units) .......................................................28

Crop Yield and Production — United States: 2009 and 2010 (Domestic Units)..................................................................29

Crop Area Planted and Harvested — United States: 2009 and 2010 (Metric Units)............................................................30

Crop Yield and Production — United States: 2009 and 2010 (Metric Units).......................................................................31

Fruits and Nuts Production — United States: 2008-2010 (Domestic Units) ........................................................................32

Fruits and Nuts Production — United States: 2008-2010 (Metric Units).............................................................................33

Crop Moisture Index by Division..........................................................................................................................................34

Drought Severity Index by Division .....................................................................................................................................34

Percent of Normal Precipitation............................................................................................................................................35

Departure from Normal Temperature....................................................................................................................................35
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July Weather Summary......................................................................................................................................................... 36

July Agricultural Summary................................................................................................................................................... 36

Crop Comments.................................................................................................................................................................... 38

Statistical Methodology ........................................................................................................................................................ 48

Reliability of August 1 Crop Production Forecast................................................................................................................ 49

Information Contacts ............................................................................................................................................................ 50
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Selected Crops Area Planted — States and United States: 2010

State Dry edible

bean Sugarbeet

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres)

Alabama ....................................................................

Arizona ......................................................................

Arkansas ....................................................................

California ...................................................................

Colorado ....................................................................

Connecticut ................................................................

Delaware ...................................................................

Florida ........................................................................

Georgia ......................................................................

Idaho ..........................................................................

Illinois .........................................................................

Indiana .......................................................................

Iowa ...........................................................................

Kansas .......................................................................

Kentucky ....................................................................

Louisiana ...................................................................

Maine .........................................................................

Maryland ....................................................................

Massachusetts ...........................................................

Michigan ....................................................................

Minnesota ..................................................................

Mississippi .................................................................

Missouri .....................................................................

Montana .....................................................................

Nebraska ...................................................................

Nevada ......................................................................

New Hampshire .........................................................

New Jersey ................................................................

New Mexico ...............................................................

New York ...................................................................

North Carolina ............................................................

North Dakota ..............................................................

Ohio ...........................................................................

Oklahoma ..................................................................

Oregon .......................................................................

Pennsylvania .............................................................

Rhode Island ..............................................................

South Carolina ...........................................................

South Dakota .............................................................

Tennessee .................................................................

Texas .........................................................................

Utah ...........................................................................

Vermont .....................................................................

Virginia .......................................................................

Washington ................................................................

West Virginia ..............................................................

Wisconsin ..................................................................

Wyoming ....................................................................

United States .............................................................

(NA)

12.0

(NA)

64.5

65.0

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

130.0

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

8.0

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

230.0

170.0

(NA)

(NA)

17.0

175.0

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

13.5

15.0

(NA)

700.0

(NA)

(NA)

6.8

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

12.0

(NA)

20.0

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

85.0

(NA)

6.2

48.0

1,778.0

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

25.0

29.0

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

173.0

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

147.0

451.0

(NA)

(NA)

42.7

50.0

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

228.0

(NA)

(NA)

10.3

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

30.5

1,186.5

(NA) Not available.
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Corn for Grain Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 2008, 2009, and 

Forecasted August 1, 2010

State

Area harvested Yield Production

2009 2010 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (bushels) (bushels) (1,000 bushels) (1,000 bushels) (1,000 bushels)

Alabama .......................

Arkansas ......................

California ......................

Colorado .......................

Delaware ......................

Georgia ........................

Illinois ...........................

Indiana .........................

Iowa ..............................

Kansas .........................

Kentucky .......................

Louisiana ......................

Maryland .......................

Michigan .......................

Minnesota .....................

Mississippi ....................

Missouri ........................

Nebraska ......................

New Jersey ...................

New York ......................

North Carolina ..............

North Dakota ................

Ohio ..............................

Oklahoma .....................

Pennsylvania ................

South Carolina ..............

South Dakota ................

Tennessee ....................

Texas ...........................

Virginia .........................

Washington ..................

Wisconsin .....................

Other States 1...............

United States ................

250

410

160

990

163

370

11,800

5,460

13,400

3,860

1,150

610

425

2,090

7,150

695

2,920

8,850

70

595

800

1,740

3,140

320

920

320

4,680

590

1,960

330

105

2,930

337

79,590

250

410

140

1,210

160

300

12,400

5,870

13,000

4,400

1,210

480

430

2,200

7,000

730

3,200

8,550

75

590

850

1,820

3,380

320

940

330

4,350

600

2,050

320

150

2,950

340

81,005

108.0

148.0

180.0

153.0

145.0

140.0

174.0

171.0

182.0

155.0

165.0

132.0

145.0

148.0

174.0

126.0

153.0

178.0

143.0

134.0

117.0

115.0

174.0

105.0

143.0

111.0

151.0

148.0

130.0

131.0

215.0

153.0

161.4

164.7

115.0

157.0

195.0

140.0

115.0

138.0

180.0

176.0

179.0

143.0

138.0

150.0

100.0

156.0

178.0

140.0

150.0

180.0

123.0

142.0

90.0

140.0

176.0

135.0

132.0

97.0

148.0

125.0

140.0

65.0

220.0

159.0

161.1

165.0

24,440

66,650

33,150

138,370

19,000

43,400

2,130,100

873,600

2,188,800

486,420

152,320

73,440

48,400

295,320

1,180,800

98,000

381,600

1,393,650

8,584

92,160

64,740

285,200

421,200

36,800

117,040

20,475

585,200

74,340

253,750

36,720

18,450

394,560

54,969

12,091,648

27,000

60,680

28,800

151,470

23,635

51,800

2,053,200

933,660

2,438,800

598,300

189,750

80,520

61,625

309,320

1,244,100

87,570

446,760

1,575,300

10,010

79,730

93,600

200,100

546,360

33,600

131,560

35,520

706,680

87,320

254,800

43,230

22,575

448,290

54,397

13,110,062

28,750

64,370

27,300

169,400

18,400

41,400

2,232,000

1,033,120

2,327,000

629,200

166,980

72,000

43,000

343,200

1,246,000

102,200

480,000

1,539,000

9,225

83,780

76,500

254,800

594,880

43,200

124,080

32,010

643,800

75,000

287,000

20,800

33,000

469,050

54,780

13,365,225

1 Other States include Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Individual State level estimates will 

be published in the Crop Production 2010 Summary.
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Sorghum for Grain Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 2008, 2009, and 

Forecasted August 1, 2010

State

Area harvested Yield Production

2009 2010 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (bushels) (bushels) (1,000 bushels) (1,000 bushels) (1,000 bushels)

Arkansas ..................................

Colorado ..................................

Illinois .......................................

Kansas .....................................

Louisiana .................................

Mississippi ...............................

Missouri ...................................

Nebraska .................................

New Mexico .............................

Oklahoma ................................

South Dakota ...........................

Texas .......................................

Other States 1..........................

United States ...........................

37

150

36

2,550

65

11

43

140

50

220

120

2,050

48

5,520

20

140

33

2,250

85

8

45

65

50

220

105

2,100

55

5,176

79.0

45.0

82.0

88.0

82.0

70.0

86.0

93.0

46.0

56.0

61.0

48.0

58.3

69.4

87.0

37.0

100.0

82.0

100.0

70.0

95.0

94.0

47.0

52.0

60.0

70.0

39.6

74.1

10,120

4,500

7,828

214,500

9,570

5,822

7,760

19,110

3,440

13,950

7,360

158,600

9,782

472,342

2,923

6,750

2,952

224,400

5,330

770

3,698

13,020

2,300

12,320

7,320

98,400

2,800

382,983

1,740

5,180

3,300

184,500

8,500

560

4,275

6,110

2,350

11,440

6,300

147,000

2,180

383,435

1 Other States include Arizona and Georgia. Individual State level estimates will be published in the Crop Production 2010 Summary.

8.0

9.0

10.0

11.0

12.0

13.0

14.0

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Billion bushels

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Oat Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 2009 and Forecasted

August 1, 2010

State

Area harvested Yield Production

2009 2010 2009

2010

2009 2010

July 1 August 1

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (bushels) (bushels) (bushels) (1,000 bushels) (1,000 bushels)

California .....................

Idaho ...........................

Illinois ..........................

Iowa .............................

Kansas ........................

Michigan ......................

Minnesota ....................

Montana ......................

Nebraska .....................

New York .....................

North Dakota ...............

Ohio .............................

Oregon ........................

Pennsylvania ...............

South Dakota ...............

Texas ..........................

Wisconsin ....................

Other States 1..............

United States ...............

30

25

25

95

35

55

170

32

30

60

165

45

22

80

90

60

195

165

1,379

25

20

25

100

30

55

150

30

30

55

130

50

20

85

90

80

190

150

1,315

105.0

78.0

65.0

65.0

53.0

63.0

71.0

56.0

69.0

77.0

68.0

75.0

100.0

61.0

73.0

47.0

68.0

60.5

67.5

90.0

78.0

68.0

67.0

49.0

67.0

69.0

59.0

70.0

73.0

70.0

73.0

100.0

61.0

72.0

50.0

68.0

58.6

66.7

90.0

80.0

65.0

65.0

53.0

67.0

71.0

55.0

70.0

69.0

70.0

70.0

102.0

61.0

70.0

54.0

66.0

58.7

66.3

3,150

1,950

1,625

6,175

1,855

3,465

12,070

1,792

2,070

4,620

11,220

3,375

2,200

4,880

6,570

2,820

13,260

9,984

93,081

2,250

1,600

1,625

6,500

1,590

3,685

10,650

1,650

2,100

3,795

9,100

3,500

2,040

5,185

6,300

4,320

12,540

8,809

87,239

1 Other States include Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Maine, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, 

Washington, and Wyoming. Individual State level estimates will be published in the Small Grains 2010 Summary.

Barley Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 2009 and Forecasted

August 1, 2010

State

Area harvested Yield Production

2009 2010 2009

2010

2009 2010

July 1 August 1

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (bushels) (bushels) (bushels) (1,000 bushels) (1,000 bushels)

Arizona .............................

California ..........................

Colorado ...........................

Idaho ................................

Maryland ...........................

Minnesota .........................

Montana ...........................

North Dakota ....................

Oregon .............................

Pennsylvania ....................

Utah ..................................

Virginia .............................

Washington ......................

Wyoming ..........................

Other States 1...................

United States ....................

45

55

77

510

48

80

720

1,130

32

45

30

43

97

64

137

3,113

53

70

67

480

35

70

550

790

40

50

25

60

77

60

119

2,546

115.0

54.0

135.0

95.0

70.0

61.0

57.0

70.0

60.0

75.0

85.0

74.0

64.0

105.0

58.4

73.0

125.0

50.0

140.0

95.0

70.0

57.0

58.0

63.0

45.0

77.0

87.0

75.0

65.0

90.0

52.5

71.6

125.0

50.0

136.0

95.0

72.0

62.0

57.0

65.0

55.0

75.0

90.0

71.0

72.0

86.0

54.4

72.3

5,175

2,970

10,395

48,450

3,360

4,880

41,040

79,100

1,920

3,375

2,550

3,182

6,208

6,720

7,998

227,323

6,625

3,500

9,112

45,600

2,520

4,340

31,350

51,350

2,200

3,750

2,250

4,260

5,544

5,160

6,471

184,032

1 Other States include Delaware, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Individual State level estimates 

will be published in the Small Grains 2010 Summary.
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Winter Wheat Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 2009 and Forecasted 

August 1, 2010

State

Area harvested Yield Production

2009 2010 2009

2010

2009 2010

July 1 August 1

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (bushels) (bushels) (bushels) (1,000 bushels) (1,000 bushels)

Arkansas ......................

California .....................

Colorado ......................

Georgia ........................

Idaho ............................

Illinois ...........................

Indiana .........................

Kansas .........................

Kentucky ......................

Maryland ......................

Michigan ......................

Mississippi ...................

Missouri .......................

Montana .......................

Nebraska .....................

New York .....................

North Carolina ..............

North Dakota ................

Ohio .............................

Oklahoma ....................

Oregon .........................

Pennsylvania ...............

South Carolina .............

South Dakota ...............

Tennessee ...................

Texas ...........................

Virginia .........................

Washington ..................

Wisconsin ....................

Other States 1..............

United States ...............

390

315

2,450

250

700

820

450

8,800

390

195

560

165

730

2,420

1,600

105

600

545

980

3,500

750

175

150

1,530

340

2,450

210

1,640

315

960

34,485

170

350

2,300

145

740

325

280

8,200

270

155

490

105

310

2,050

1,520

95

400

320

760

3,900

835

155

130

1,180

190

3,550

180

1,720

240

1,020

32,085

44.0

80.0

40.0

42.0

81.0

56.0

67.0

42.0

57.0

60.0

69.0

50.0

47.0

37.0

48.0

65.0

49.0

48.0

72.0

22.0

56.0

56.0

47.0

42.0

51.0

25.0

58.0

59.0

68.0

47.9

44.2

52.0

75.0

40.0

40.0

87.0

54.0

65.0

45.0

63.0

64.0

74.0

50.0

44.0

43.0

46.0

64.0

37.0

54.0

66.0

33.0

63.0

61.0

38.0

50.0

52.0

35.0

54.0

65.0

68.0

47.4

46.9

52.0

75.0

45.0

40.0

89.0

54.0

60.0

45.0

63.0

60.0

71.0

50.0

44.0

45.0

45.0

67.0

37.0

56.0

61.0

33.0

67.0

61.0

38.0

52.0

52.0

35.0

51.0

67.0

68.0

47.0

47.5

17,160

25,200

98,000

10,500

56,700

45,920

30,150

369,600

22,230

11,700

38,640

8,250

34,310

89,540

76,800

6,825

29,400

26,160

70,560

77,000

42,000

9,800

7,050

64,260

17,340

61,250

12,180

96,760

21,420

46,013

1,522,718

8,840

26,250

103,500

5,800

65,860

17,550

16,800

369,000

17,010

9,300

34,790

5,250

13,640

92,250

68,400

6,365

14,800

17,920

46,360

128,700

55,945

9,455

4,940

61,360

9,880

124,250

9,180

115,240

16,320

47,947

1,522,902

1 Other States include Alabama, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Utah, West Virginia, and 

Wyoming. Individual State level estimates will be published in the Small Grains 2010 Summary.
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Durum Wheat Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 2009 and 

Forecasted August 1, 2010

State

Area harvested Yield Production

2009 2010 2009

2010

2009 2010

July 1 August 1

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (bushels) (bushels) (bushels) (1,000 bushels) (1,000 bushels)

Arizona .......................

California ....................

Montana .....................

North Dakota ..............

Other States 1.............

United States ..............

124

170

535

1,570

29

2,428

84

100

625

1,750

29

2,588

100.0

100.0

31.0

39.0

63.0

44.9

110.0

110.0

32.0

35.0

69.8

40.0

110.0

110.0

32.0

38.0

70.4

42.0

12,400

17,000

16,585

61,230

1,827

109,042

9,240

11,000

20,000

66,500

2,041

108,781

1 Other States include Idaho and South Dakota. Individual State level estimates will be published in the Small Grains 2010 Summary.

Other Spring Wheat Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 2009 and 

Forecasted August 1, 2010

State

Area harvested Yield Production

2009 2010 2009

2010

2009 2010

July 1 August 1

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (bushels) (bushels) (bushels) (1,000 bushels) (1,000 bushels)

Idaho ..........................

Minnesota ...................

Montana .....................

North Dakota ..............

Oregon .......................

South Dakota ..............

Washington ................

Other States 1.............

United States ..............

530

1,550

2,350

6,300

127

1,470

585

43

12,955

540

1,650

2,750

6,550

130

1,370

555

45

13,590

77.0

53.0

30.0

46.0

54.0

44.0

45.0

76.5

45.1

80.0

57.0

31.0

43.0

55.0

45.0

56.0

60.6

44.6

82.0

55.0

35.0

46.0

57.0

43.0

56.0

72.6

46.6

40,810

82,150

70,500

289,800

6,858

64,680

26,325

3,288

584,411

44,280

90,750

96,250

301,300

7,410

58,910

31,080

3,265

633,245

1

For 2009, Other States include Colorado, Nevada, and Utah. Individual State level estimates will be published in the Small Grains 2010 Summary.

Wheat Production by Class — United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010

[Wheat class estimates are based on the latest available data including both surveys and administrative data. The previous end-of-year season class 

percentages are used throughout the forecast season for States that do not have survey or administrative data available]

Crop 2008 2009 2010

(1,000 bushels) (1,000 bushels) (1,000 bushels)

Winter

Hard red ..............................

Soft red ................................

Hard white ...........................

Soft white .............................

Spring

Hard red ..............................

Hard white ...........................

Soft white .............................

Durum .................................

Total ....................................

1,034,694

613,578

22,702

196,360

512,138

6,340

29,525

83,827

2,499,164

919,015

403,563

18,128

182,012

547,933

7,865

28,613

109,042

2,216,171

1,029,288

260,013

18,624

214,977

592,611

8,334

32,300

108,781

2,264,928
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Winter Wheat Head Population

The National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting objective yield surveys in 10 winter wheat estimating States 

during 2010. Randomly selected plots in winter wheat fields are visited monthly from May through harvest to obtain 

specific counts and measurements. Data in this table are actual field counts from this survey. The final number of heads is 

determined when the plots are harvested.

Winter Wheat Heads per Square Foot — Selected States: 2006-2010

State 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 1

(number) (number) (number) (number) (number)

Colorado

July ..................................................

August .............................................

Final .................................................

Illinois

July ..................................................

August .............................................

Final .................................................

Kansas

July ..................................................

August .............................................

Final .................................................

Missouri

July ..................................................

August .............................................

Final .................................................

Montana

July ..................................................

August .............................................

Final .................................................

Nebraska

July ..................................................

August .............................................

Final .................................................

Ohio ................................................

July ..................................................

August .............................................

Final .................................................

Oklahoma .......................................

July ..................................................

August .............................................

Final .................................................

Texas

July ..................................................

August .............................................

Final .................................................

Washington

July ..................................................

August .............................................

Final .................................................

34.6

34.5

34.5

62.4

62.5

62.5

39.9

39.9

39.9

48.2

48.2

48.2

42.1

42.9

42.9

50.8

51.2

51.2

53.5

53.7

53.7

31.7

31.7

31.7

29.1

29.1

29.1

38.5

37.9

37.9

41.3

41.5

41.5

52.3

52.3

52.3

43.5

43.6

43.6

53.1

53.1

53.1

38.5

38.1

38.1

49.5

49.2

49.2

52.4

52.4

52.4

42.8

42.8

42.8

38.5

38.5

38.5

38.9

38.1

38.1

37.8

38.8

38.8

63.9

63.2

63.2

44.7

44.7

44.7

61.5

53.2

53.2

38.6

39.4

39.4

44.9

47.6

47.6

58.4

61.0

61.0

41.8

41.8

41.8

30.6

31.0

31.5

38.4

36.6

36.6

44.0

44.1

43.9

58.1

58.4

58.4

45.5

45.5

45.5

49.7

49.7

49.7

37.1

35.8

36.0

51.5

50.8

50.8

57.8

58.2

58.2

38.7

38.7

38.7

35.2

35.2

35.1

36.0

35.6

35.4

47.3

48.6

44.5

44.5

44.6

44.6

39.8

39.2

44.7

44.7

47.1

48.1

62.1

62.1

36.5

36.5

35.9

35.9

40.2

39.2

1

Final head counts will be published in the Small Grains 2010 Summary.
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Rice Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted 

August 1, 2010

State

Area harvested Yield Production 1

2009 2010 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (pounds) (pounds) (1,000 cwt) (1,000 cwt) (1,000 cwt)

Arkansas ...................

California ...................

Louisiana ...................

Mississippi .................

Missouri .....................

Texas ........................

United States .............

1,470

556

464

243

200

170

3,103

1,675

552

555

298

215

198

3,493

6,800

8,600

6,300

6,700

6,710

7,770

7,085

6,930

8,100

6,400

7,000

7,000

6,900

7,039

92,938

43,030

27,037

15,687

13,173

11,868

203,733

99,924

47,804

29,217

16,281

13,423

13,201

219,850

116,078

44,712

35,520

20,860

15,050

13,662

245,882

1

Includes sweet rice production.

Rice Production by Class — United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010

Year Long grain Medium grain Short grain 1 All

(1,000 cwt) (1,000 cwt) (1,000 cwt) (1,000 cwt)

2008 ........................

2009 ........................

2010 2......................

153,257

152,725

187,242

47,166

63,291

54,647

3,310

3,834

3,993

203,733

219,850

245,882

1 Sweet rice production included with short grain.

2

The 2010 rice production by class forecasts are based on class harvested acreage estimates and the 5-year average class yield compared to the all 

rice yield.
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Alfalfa and Alfalfa Mixtures for Hay Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 

2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010

State

Area harvested Yield Production

2009 2010 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (tons) (tons) (1,000 tons) (1,000 tons) (1,000 tons)

Arizona ...........................

California ........................

Colorado .........................

Idaho ...............................

Illinois ..............................

Indiana ............................

Iowa ................................

Kansas ............................

Kentucky .........................

Michigan .........................

Minnesota .......................

Missouri ..........................

Montana ..........................

Nebraska ........................

Nevada ...........................

New Mexico ....................

New York ........................

North Dakota ...................

Ohio ................................

Oklahoma .......................

Oregon ............................

Pennsylvania ..................

South Dakota ..................

Texas ..............................

Utah ................................

Virginia ............................

Washington .....................

Wisconsin .......................

Wyoming .........................

Other States 1.................

United States ..................

280

980

850

1,140

340

300

920

850

220

700

1,300

280

1,700

950

280

240

350

1,780

380

320

400

500

2,500

120

530

90

490

1,550

690

197

21,227

300

930

840

1,140

330

300

900

800

200

700

1,200

250

1,800

920

280

220

380

1,600

360

320

410

450

2,500

140

540

90

430

1,550

670

182

20,732

8.50

7.10

3.90

4.20

3.90

3.60

3.60

4.30

3.50

2.80

3.00

3.00

2.10

3.80

4.70

5.10

2.30

1.85

3.40

2.90

4.50

2.90

2.30

5.00

4.20

3.00

4.90

2.50

2.50

3.10

3.35

8.60

7.10

3.50

4.10

4.00

4.20

3.60

4.30

3.60

3.00

3.50

3.20

2.20

4.10

4.70

5.20

2.80

2.30

3.40

3.30

4.00

2.90

2.60

4.70

4.30

2.50

4.80

2.90

2.40

2.99

3.49

2,236

7,210

2,706

4,972

1,365

1,200

4,370

2,870

600

2,233

4,185

1,120

3,040

3,832

1,296

1,300

945

2,324

1,218

1,116

1,680

1,650

5,520

611

2,310

270

1,804

4,050

1,537

610

70,180

2,380

6,958

3,315

4,788

1,326

1,080

3,312

3,655

770

1,960

3,900

840

3,570

3,610

1,316

1,224

805

3,293

1,292

928

1,800

1,450

5,750

600

2,226

270

2,401

3,875

1,725

611

71,030

2,580

6,603

2,940

4,674

1,320

1,260

3,240

3,440

720

2,100

4,200

800

3,960

3,772

1,316

1,144

1,064

3,680

1,224

1,056

1,640

1,305

6,500

658

2,322

225

2,064

4,495

1,608

545

72,455

1 Other States include Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Rhode 

Island, Tennessee, Vermont, and West Virginia. Individual State level estimates will be published in the Crop Production 2010 Summary.
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All Other Hay Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 2008, 2009, and 

Forecasted August 1, 2010

State

Area harvested Yield Production

2009 2010 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (tons) (tons) (1,000 tons) (1,000 tons) (1,000 tons)

Alabama ..........................

Arkansas .........................

California .........................

Colorado ..........................

Georgia ...........................

Idaho ...............................

Illinois ..............................

Indiana ............................

Iowa .................................

Kansas ............................

Kentucky ..........................

Louisiana .........................

Michigan ..........................

Minnesota ........................

Mississippi .......................

Missouri ...........................

Montana ..........................

Nebraska .........................

New York .........................

North Carolina .................

North Dakota ...................

Ohio .................................

Oklahoma ........................

Oregon ............................

Pennsylvania ...................

South Dakota ...................

Tennessee .......................

Texas ..............................

Virginia ............................

Washington .....................

West Virginia ...................

Wisconsin ........................

Wyoming .........................

Other States 1..................

United States ...................

800

1,400

540

750

700

370

270

320

300

1,700

2,300

380

290

750

700

3,600

800

1,750

1,010

840

1,180

660

2,900

630

1,050

1,300

1,900

4,500

1,090

320

600

370

580

1,878

38,528

800

1,440

560

780

700

320

280

370

300

1,600

2,200

410

300

800

700

3,700

900

1,750

900

840

1,100

670

2,700

630

1,100

1,200

1,900

4,800

1,200

420

600

450

560

1,944

38,924

2.40

2.20

3.10

1.95

2.30

2.00

2.50

2.00

2.30

2.10

2.40

2.80

1.80

1.80

2.80

2.00

1.50

1.50

1.65

2.30

1.65

2.40

1.50

2.30

2.10

1.60

2.20

1.70

2.20

2.80

1.80

1.50

1.40

2.20

1.98

2.30

2.00

3.80

1.80

2.70

2.10

2.30

2.00

2.40

1.80

2.20

3.20

1.90

1.90

2.60

1.90

1.80

1.50

1.80

2.00

1.70

2.30

1.80

2.30

2.00

1.70

2.20

2.60

1.80

3.00

1.60

1.90

1.40

2.25

2.09

1,980

3,058

2,204

1,275

1,584

616

513

667

960

3,895

4,560

1,075

400

1,080

1,944

7,700

1,040

2,400

1,746

1,600

1,794

1,584

4,420

1,271

2,160

2,320

3,885

8,600

2,478

810

1,044

760

700

3,967

76,090

1,920

3,080

1,674

1,463

1,610

740

675

640

690

3,570

5,520

1,064

522

1,350

1,960

7,200

1,200

2,625

1,667

1,932

1,947

1,584

4,350

1,449

2,205

2,080

4,180

7,650

2,398

896

1,080

555

812

4,124

76,412

1,840

2,880

2,128

1,404

1,890

672

644

740

720

2,880

4,840

1,312

570

1,520

1,820

7,030

1,620

2,625

1,620

1,680

1,870

1,541

4,860

1,449

2,200

2,040

4,180

12,480

2,160

1,260

960

855

784

4,365

81,439

1 Other States include Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, 

Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, and Vermont. Individual State level estimates will be published in the Crop Production 2010 Summary.
16 Crop Production (August 2010)

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Soybeans for Beans Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 2008, 2009, 

and Forecasted August 1, 2010

State

Area harvested Yield Production

2009 2010 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (bushels) (bushels) (1,000 bushels) (1,000 bushels) (1,000 bushels)

Alabama ........................

Arkansas ........................

Delaware .......................

Georgia ..........................

Illinois .............................

Indiana ...........................

Iowa ...............................

Kansas ...........................

Kentucky ........................

Louisiana .......................

Maryland ........................

Michigan ........................

Minnesota ......................

Mississippi .....................

Missouri .........................

Nebraska .......................

New Jersey ....................

New York .......................

North Carolina ................

North Dakota ..................

Ohio ...............................

Oklahoma ......................

Pennsylvania .................

South Carolina ...............

South Dakota .................

Tennessee .....................

Texas .............................

Virginia ...........................

Wisconsin ......................

Other States 1................

United States .................

430

3,270

183

440

9,350

5,440

9,530

3,650

1,420

940

475

1,990

7,120

2,030

5,300

4,760

87

254

1,750

3,870

4,530

390

445

565

4,190

1,530

190

570

1,620

53

76,372

360

3,090

188

330

9,250

5,290

10,150

4,050

1,380

1,000

490

2,090

7,410

2,200

5,450

5,350

88

282

1,520

3,760

4,680

440

465

495

4,300

1,410

180

580

1,660

48

77,986

40.0

37.5

42.0

36.0

46.0

49.0

51.0

44.0

48.0

39.0

42.0

40.0

40.0

38.0

43.5

54.5

42.0

43.0

34.0

30.0

49.0

31.0

46.0

24.5

42.0

45.0

25.0

37.0

40.0

39.1

44.0

34.0

39.0

31.0

34.0

49.0

49.0

51.0

38.0

39.0

40.0

30.0

43.0

44.0

39.0

42.0

53.0

34.0

47.0

30.0

35.0

46.0

30.0

43.0

26.5

40.0

39.0

34.0

24.0

44.0

36.9

44.0

12,250

123,500

5,308

12,865

428,640

244,350

449,655

120,250

47,610

31,350

14,550

69,930

264,860

78,400

191,140

225,990

2,700

10,396

55,110

105,280

161,280

9,000

17,200

16,960

138,040

49,640

5,023

18,240

55,650

1,840

2,967,007

17,200

122,625

7,686

15,840

430,100

266,560

486,030

160,600

68,160

36,660

19,950

79,600

284,800

77,140

230,550

259,420

3,654

10,922

59,500

116,100

221,970

12,090

20,470

13,843

175,980

68,850

4,750

21,090

64,800

2,071

3,359,011

12,240

120,510

5,828

11,220

453,250

259,210

517,650

153,900

53,820

40,000

14,700

89,870

326,040

85,800

228,900

283,550

2,992

13,254

45,600

131,600

215,280

13,200

19,995

13,118

172,000

54,990

6,120

13,920

73,040

1,773

3,433,370

1 Other States include Florida and West Virginia. Individual State level estimates will be published in the Crop Production 2010 Summary.
Crop Production (August 2010) 17

USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service

Peanut Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted 

August 1, 2010

State

Area harvested Yield Production

2009 2010 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (pounds) (pounds) (1,000 pounds) (1,000 pounds) (1,000 pounds)

Alabama ......................

Florida .........................

Georgia .......................

Mississippi ...................

New Mexico .................

North Carolina .............

Oklahoma ....................

South Carolina .............

Texas ..........................

Virginia ........................

United States ...............

152

105

505

18

7

66

13

48

155

12

1,081

183

120

555

24

7

94

15

66

180

17

1,261

3,100

3,200

3,530

3,000

3,100

3,700

3,300

3,100

3,500

3,700

3,412

3,000

2,900

3,300

3,200

3,200

3,000

3,500

3,200

3,500

2,200

3,204

675,500

448,000

2,329,000

81,900

25,600

358,900

63,000

265,200

834,900

80,400

5,162,400

471,200

336,000

1,782,650

54,000

21,700

244,200

42,900

148,800

542,500

44,400

3,688,350

549,000

348,000

1,831,500

76,800

22,400

282,000

52,500

211,200

630,000

37,400

4,040,800

2.3

2.5

2.7

2.9

3.1

3.3

3.5

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Billion bushels

Soybean Production – United States
18 Crop Production (August 2010)

USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service

Cotton Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Type — States and United States: 2008, 2009, and 

Forecasted August 1, 2010

Type and State

Area harvested Yield Production 1

2009 2010 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (pounds) (pounds) (1,000 bales) 2(1,000 bales) 2(1,000 bales) 2

Upland

Alabama ............................

Arizona ..............................

Arkansas ............................

California ...........................

Florida ................................

Georgia ..............................

Kansas ...............................

Louisiana ...........................

Mississippi .........................

Missouri .............................

New Mexico .......................

North Carolina ....................

Oklahoma ..........................

South Carolina ...................

Tennessee .........................

Texas .................................

Virginia ...............................

United States .....................

American Pima

Arizona ..............................

California ...........................

New Mexico .......................

Texas .................................

United States .....................

All cotton

Alabama ............................

Arizona ..............................

Arkansas ............................

California ...........................

Florida ................................

Georgia ..............................

Kansas ...............................

Louisiana ...........................

Mississippi .........................

Missouri .............................

New Mexico .......................

North Carolina ....................

Oklahoma ..........................

South Carolina ...................

Tennessee .........................

Texas .................................

Virginia ...............................

United States .....................

248.0

144.0

500.0

70.0

78.0

990.0

34.0

225.0

290.0

260.0

29.5

370.0

195.0

114.0

280.0

3,500.0

63.0

7,390.5

1.6

116.0

2.8

17.8

138.2

248.0

145.6

500.0

186.0

78.0

990.0

34.0

225.0

290.0

260.0

32.3

370.0

195.0

114.0

280.0

3,517.8

63.0

7,528.7

365.0

183.0

520.0

124.0

87.0

1,240.0

36.0

225.0

410.0

298.0

32.0

565.0

200.0

174.0

395.0

5,500.0

70.0

10,424.0

2.5

184.0

3.0

17.5

207.0

365.0

185.5

520.0

308.0

87.0

1,240.0

36.0

225.0

410.0

298.0

35.0

565.0

200.0

174.0

395.0

5,517.5

70.0

10,631.0

668

1,477

818

1,646

723

902

748

745

687

927

1,172

990

785

872

843

634

1,052

766

1,170

1,494

686

836

1,389

668

1,473

818

1,551

723

902

748

745

687

927

1,129

990

785

872

843

635

1,052

777

677

1,469

1,062

1,490

800

852

693

832

937

983

1,125

756

816

800

887

768

713

831

960

1,174

928

1,015

1,154

677

1,462

1,062

1,301

800

852

693

832

937

983

1,108

756

816

800

887

769

713

837

469.0

405.0

1,296.0

367.0

124.0

1,600.0

34.0

281.0

683.0

698.0

71.0

755.0

262.0

246.0

530.0

4,450.0

113.5

12,384.5

0.8

403.0

3.0

24.0

430.8

469.0

405.8

1,296.0

770.0

124.0

1,600.0

34.0

281.0

683.0

698.0

74.0

755.0

262.0

246.0

530.0

4,474.0

113.5

12,815.3

345.0

443.0

852.0

240.0

117.5

1,860.0

53.0

349.0

415.0

502.0

72.0

763.0

319.0

207.0

492.0

4,620.0

138.1

11,787.6

3.9

361.0

4.0

31.0

399.9

345.0

446.9

852.0

601.0

117.5

1,860.0

53.0

349.0

415.0

502.0

76.0

763.0

319.0

207.0

492.0

4,651.0

138.1

12,187.5

515.0

560.0

1,150.0

385.0

145.0

2,200.0

52.0

390.0

800.0

610.0

75.0

890.0

340.0

290.0

730.0

8,800.0

104.0

18,036.0

5.0

450.0

5.8

37.0

497.8

515.0

565.0

1,150.0

835.0

145.0

2,200.0

52.0

390.0

800.0

610.0

80.8

890.0

340.0

290.0

730.0

8,837.0

104.0

18,533.8

1 Production ginned and to be ginned.

2

480-lb net weight bales.

Cottonseed Production — United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010

State

Production

2008 2009 2010 1

(1,000 tons) (1,000 tons) (1,000 tons)

United States .............. 4,300.3 4,148.8 6,269.0

1 Based on a 3-year average lint-seed ratio.
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Dry Edible Bean Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 2008, 

2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010

State

Area planted Area harvested

2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (1,000 acres)

Arizona 1.......................

California ......................

Colorado .......................

Idaho ............................

Kansas .........................

Michigan .......................

Minnesota .....................

Montana .......................

Nebraska ......................

New Mexico ..................

New York ......................

North Dakota ................

Oregon .........................

South Dakota ................

Texas ...........................

Utah 2...........................

Washington ..................

Wisconsin .....................

Wyoming ......................

United States ................

(NA)

52.0

48.0

80.0

6.0

200.0

150.0

11.2

135.0

9.3

17.0

660.0

4.8

8.5

24.0

1.2

50.0

6.5

31.5

1,495.0

15.5

68.5

57.0

100.0

8.5

200.0

150.0

11.9

130.0

12.5

16.0

610.0

6.4

10.3

37.0

(NA)

60.0

6.4

37.5

1,537.5

12.0

64.5

65.0

130.0

8.0

230.0

170.0

17.0

175.0

13.5

15.0

700.0

6.8

12.0

20.0

(NA)

85.0

6.2

48.0

1,778.0

(NA)

51.9

44.0

79.0

5.5

195.0

145.0

9.8

126.0

9.3

16.8

640.0

4.7

8.3

21.8

1.2

50.0

6.4

30.5

1,445.2

15.2

68.0

53.0

99.0

8.0

195.0

140.0

11.5

115.0

12.4

15.6

580.0

6.3

9.9

33.7

(NA)

60.0

6.4

34.0

1,463.0

12.0

63.5

61.0

129.0

7.5

220.0

160.0

16.5

165.0

13.5

14.5

670.0

6.7

11.4

19.0

(NA)

85.0

6.2

47.0

1,707.8

Yield per acre 3 Production 3

2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

(pounds) (pounds) (pounds) (1,000 cwt) (1,000 cwt) (1,000 cwt)

Arizona 1.......................

California ......................

Colorado .......................

Idaho ............................

Kansas .........................

Michigan .......................

Minnesota .....................

Montana .......................

Nebraska ......................

New Mexico ..................

New York ......................

North Dakota ................

Oregon .........................

South Dakota ................

Texas ...........................

Utah 2...........................

Washington ..................

Wisconsin .....................

Wyoming ......................

United States ................

(NA)

1,850

1,500

1,850

2,100

1,850

1,950

1,950

2,290

2,300

1,930

1,570

2,000

1,840

1,300

580

1,770

2,130

2,310

1,768

2,120

2,220

1,600

2,000

2,800

1,800

1,800

2,100

2,140

2,220

1,240

1,470

2,330

2,340

1,260

(NA)

1,900

1,980

2,000

1,733

1,900

2,250

1,900

1,950

2,300

1,750

1,900

2,030

2,200

2,300

1,800

1,570

2,400

1,600

1,600

(NA)

1,700

1,980

2,200

1,798

(NA)

960

660

1,462

116

3,607

2,828

191

2,885

214

324

10,048

94

153

283

7

885

136

705

25,558

322

1,508

848

1,980

224

3,510

2,520

242

2,461

275

193

8,526

147

232

425

(NA)

1,140

127

680

25,360

228

1,429

1,159

2,516

173

3,850

3,040

335

3,630

311

261

10,519

161

182

304

(NA)

1,445

123

1,034

30,700

(NA) Not available.

1 Estimates began in 2009.

2 Estimates discontinued in 2009.

3 Clean basis.
20 Crop Production (August 2010)

USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service

Dry Edible Bean Area Planted by Commercial Class — States and United States: 2009 and Forecasted 

August 1, 2010

Class and State 2009 2010 Class and State 2009 2010

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (1,000 acres)

Large lima

California ............................................

Baby lima

California ............................................

Navy

Idaho ...................................................

Michigan .............................................

Minnesota ...........................................

Nebraska ............................................

North Dakota .......................................

South Dakota ......................................

Washington .........................................

Wyoming .............................................

United States ......................................

Great northern

Idaho ...................................................

Nebraska ............................................

North Dakota .......................................

Washington .........................................

Wyoming .............................................

United States ......................................

Small white

Idaho ...................................................

Oregon ................................................

Washington .........................................

United States ......................................

Pinto

Arizona ...............................................

California ............................................

Colorado .............................................

Idaho ...................................................

Kansas ................................................

Michigan .............................................

Minnesota ...........................................

Montana ..............................................

Nebraska ............................................

New Mexico ........................................

North Dakota .......................................

Oregon ................................................

South Dakota ......................................

Washington .........................................

Wyoming .............................................

United States ......................................

14.3

14.6

3.6

52.0

48.6

( 1)

86.0

3.6

( 1)

1.1

194.9

4.1

41.0

8.0

( 1)

0.8

53.9

0.6

1.0

1.5

3.1

6.3

( 1)

43.0

33.6

7.9

4.0

19.0

9.6

68.5

12.5

439.0

0.8

2.4

12.1

31.6

690.3

17.6

12.4

5.3

68.0

61.0

1.3

109.0

3.4

1.4

0.9

250.3

3.7

68.5

7.7

0.4

2.0

82.3

0.4

0.9

1.4

2.7

6.5

0.4

54.0

38.0

7.6

3.9

22.8

11.0

85.0

13.5

472.0

1.5

3.1

13.5

42.0

774.8

Light red kidney

California ..........................................

Colorado ...........................................

Idaho .................................................

Michigan ...........................................

Minnesota .........................................

Nebraska ..........................................

New York ..........................................

Oregon ..............................................

Washington .......................................

United States ....................................

Dark red kidney

California ..........................................

Idaho .................................................

Michigan ...........................................

Minnesota .........................................

New York ..........................................

North Dakota .....................................

Oregon ..............................................

Washington .......................................

Wisconsin 2.......................................

United States ....................................

Pink

Idaho .................................................

Minnesota .........................................

North Dakota .....................................

Oregon ..............................................

Washington .......................................

United States ....................................

Small red

Idaho .................................................

Michigan ...........................................

Minnesota .........................................

North Dakota .....................................

Washington .......................................

United States ....................................

Cranberry

California ..........................................

Idaho .................................................

Michigan ...........................................

Oregon ..............................................

United States ....................................

2.4

9.0

2.1

9.1

14.0

13.0

5.7

1.0

( 1)

56.3

0.4

2.1

2.0

36.0

1.8

1.5

0.3

( 1)

6.4

50.5

6.9

6.5

11.0

( 1)

3.2

27.6

7.2

21.1

1.6

2.5

2.7

35.1

1.0

0.6

3.9

( 1)

5.5

1.0

5.0

1.7

8.4

15.7

12.0

5.5

0.4

0.5

50.2

0.8

2.0

2.9

32.2

1.6

1.4

0.6

1.3

5.1

47.9

9.9

5.1

11.3

0.5

4.1

30.9

8.9

9.1

1.3

1.4

2.0

22.7

0.5

0.6

3.6

0.3

5.0

See footnote(s) at end of table. --continued
Crop Production (August 2010) 21

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Dry Edible Bean Area Planted by Commercial Class — States and United States: 2009 and Forecasted 

August 1, 2010 (continued)

Class and State 2009 2010 Class and State 2009 2010

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (1,000 acres)

Black

California ..................................................

Idaho ........................................................

Michigan ...................................................

Minnesota .................................................

Nebraska ..................................................

New York ..................................................

North Dakota ............................................

Oregon .....................................................

Washington ..............................................

United States ............................................

Blackeye

Arizona .....................................................

California ..................................................

Texas .......................................................

United States ............................................

Small chickpeas (Garbanzo, 

smaller than 20/64 inches)

Idaho ........................................................

Montana ...................................................

North Dakota ............................................

South Dakota ............................................

Washington ..............................................

United States ............................................

Large chickpeas (Garbanzo, 

larger than 20/64 inches)

California ..................................................

Idaho ........................................................

Montana ...................................................

North Dakota ............................................

Oregon .....................................................

South Dakota ............................................

Washington ..............................................

United States ............................................

( 1)

3.1

102.0

20.8

4.0

7.7

46.0

1.2

2.6

187.4

2.6

12.4

33.3

48.3

10.5

1.9

9.0

1.1

( 1)

22.5

14.4

22.0

0.4

4.2

0.4

1.0

31.1

73.5

0.6

5.2

126.0

28.1

6.2

6.7

86.0

1.2

4.2

264.2

1.5

13.3

18.0

32.8

15.5

3.0

2.8

0.1

3.2

24.6

11.7

36.0

3.0

7.7

0.5

3.9

51.0

113.8

All chickpeas (Garbanzo) 

California .................................................

Idaho .......................................................

Montana ..................................................

North Dakota ...........................................

Oregon ....................................................

South Dakota ...........................................

Washington .............................................

United States ...........................................

Other

Arizona ....................................................

California .................................................

Colorado ..................................................

Idaho .......................................................

Kansas ....................................................

Michigan ..................................................

Minnesota ................................................

Nebraska .................................................

New York .................................................

North Dakota ...........................................

Oregon ....................................................

South Dakota ...........................................

Texas ......................................................

Washington .............................................

Wisconsin ................................................

Wyoming .................................................

United States ...........................................

All dry edible beans

United States ...........................................

14.4

32.5

2.3

13.2

0.4

2.1

31.1

96.0

6.6

9.0

5.0

3.6

0.6

5.9

3.5

3.5

0.8

2.8

1.7

2.2

3.7

6.8

-

4.0

59.7

1,537.5

11.7

51.5

6.0

10.5

0.5

4.0

54.2

138.4

4.0

6.2

6.0

2.8

0.4

8.1

3.8

2.0

1.2

0.7

0.9

1.5

2.0

2.0

1.1

3.1

45.8

1,778.0

- Represents zero.

1 Data are included in the "Other" class to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.

2

Includes some light red Kidney to avoid disclosure of individual operations.
22 Crop Production (August 2010)

USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service

Sugarbeet Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 2008, 2009, and 

Forecasted August 1, 2010

[Relates to year of intended harvest in all States except California]

State

Area harvested Yield Production

2009 2010 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (tons) (tons) (1,000 tons) (1,000 tons) (1,000 tons)

California 1...................

Colorado ......................

Idaho ............................

Michigan ......................

Minnesota ....................

Montana .......................

Nebraska .....................

North Dakota ................

Oregon .........................

Washington 2................

Wyoming ......................

United States ...............

25.3

35.0

163.0

136.0

449.0

33.6

52.6

218.0

10.5

(NA)

25.6

1,148.6

25.0

27.8

170.0

147.0

426.0

42.6

48.0

219.0

10.3

(NA)

30.3

1,146.0

35.0

27.5

34.3

24.4

23.7

29.8

24.6

22.0

37.6

(NA)

26.5

25.7

40.0

28.0

31.5

29.0

27.0

29.7

23.5

27.0

34.7

(NA)

28.5

28.3

1,052

758

3,619

3,903

9,855

823

843

5,102

195

67

664

26,881

886

963

5,591

3,318

10,641

1,001

1,294

4,796

395

(NA)

678

29,563

1,000

778

5,355

4,263

11,502

1,265

1,128

5,913

357

(NA)

864

32,425

(NA) Not available.

1

In California, relates to year of intended harvest for fall planted beets in central California and to year of planting for overwintered beets in central 

and southern California.

2 Estimates discontinued in 2009.

Sugarcane for Sugar and Seed Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 

2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010

Area harvested Yield 1 Production 1

2009 2010 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (tons) (tons) (1,000 tons) (1,000 tons) (1,000 tons)

Florida ..........................

Hawaii ..........................

Louisiana .....................

Texas ...........................

United States ...............

387.0

22.2

425.0

39.7

873.9

401.0

17.2

415.0

50.0

883.2

36.0

62.3

32.2

35.9

34.8

35.7

72.2

31.0

37.7

34.3

13,255

1,494

11,462

1,392

27,603

13,939

1,382

13,685

1,426

30,432

14,316

1,242

12,865

1,885

30,308

1 Net tons.

Tobacco Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 2008, 2009, and 

Forecasted August 1, 2010

State

Area harvested Yield Production

2009 2010 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

(acres) (acres) (pounds) (pounds) (1,000 pounds) (1,000 pounds) (1,000 pounds)

Connecticut ..................

Georgia ........................

Kentucky ......................

Massachusetts .............

Missouri 1.....................

North Carolina ..............

Ohio .............................

Pennsylvania ...............

South Carolina .............

Tennessee ...................

Virginia .........................

United States ...............

1,900

14,000

88,700

390

(NA)

177,400

3,400

8,200

18,500

21,600

20,150

354,240

2,650

11,000

78,300

870

(NA)

166,500

2,900

8,500

17,000

22,300

17,400

327,420

1,277

2,000

2,333

1,500

(NA)

2,389

2,000

2,276

2,100

2,313

2,309

2,322

1,551

2,250

2,290

1,572

(NA)

2,192

2,050

2,426

2,100

2,180

2,188

2,210

3,516

33,600

205,850

968

3,360

390,360

6,970

17,630

39,900

52,380

45,970

800,504

2,426

28,000

206,900

585

(NA)

423,856

6,800

18,660

38,850

49,960

46,530

822,567

4,110

24,750

179,320

1,368

(NA)

365,050

5,945

20,620

35,700

48,610

38,070

723,543

(NA) Not available.

1 Estimates discontinued in 2009.
Crop Production (August 2010) 23

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Tobacco Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Class and Type — States and United States: 2009 

and Forecasted August 1, 2010

Class, type, and State

Area harvested Yield Production

2009 2010 2009 2010 2009 2010

(acres) (acres) (pounds) (pounds) (1,000 

pounds)

(1,000 

pounds)

Class 1, Flue-cured (11-14)

Georgia ............................................................................

North Carolina ..................................................................

South Carolina ..................................................................

Virginia .............................................................................

United States ....................................................................

Class 2, Fire-cured (21-23)

Kentucky ...........................................................................

Tennessee ........................................................................

Virginia .............................................................................

United States ....................................................................

Class 3A, Light air-cured

Type 31, Burley

 Kentucky .......................................................................

 North Carolina ..............................................................

 Ohio ..............................................................................

 Pennsylvania ................................................................

 Tennessee ....................................................................

 Virginia .........................................................................

 United States ................................................................

Type 32, Southern Maryland Belt

 Pennsylvania ................................................................

Total light air-cured (31-32) ............................................

Class 3B, Dark air-cured (35-37)

Kentucky ...........................................................................

Tennessee ........................................................................

United States ....................................................................

Class 4, Cigar filler

Type 41, Pennsylvania Seedleaf

 Pennsylvania ................................................................

Class 5, Cigar binder

Type 51 Connecticut Valley Broadleaf

 Connecticut ...................................................................

 Massachusetts ..............................................................

 United States ................................................................

Class 6, Cigar wrapper

Type 61, Connecticut Valley Shade-grown

 Connecticut ...................................................................

 Massachusetts ..............................................................

 United States ................................................................

Total cigar types (41-61)

United States ....................................................................

All Tobacco

United States ....................................................................

14,000

174,000

18,500

17,500

224,000

9,100

6,400

650

16,150

75,000

3,400

3,400

4,100

14,000

2,000

101,900

2,100

104,000

4,600

1,200

5,800

2,000

1,100

300

1,400

800

90

890

4,290

354,240

11,000

164,000

17,000

15,000

207,000

8,500

6,200

700

15,400

65,000

2,500

2,900

4,200

15,000

1,700

91,300

2,200

93,500

4,800

1,100

5,900

2,100

2,000

750

2,750

650

120

770

5,620

327,420

2,000

2,400

2,100

2,340

2,346

3,500

3,100

2,000

3,281

2,150

1,840

2,000

2,300

1,920

2,140

2,109

2,300

2,113

3,000

2,700

2,938

2,200

1,260

1,620

1,337

1,300

1,100

1,280

1,728

2,322

2,250

2,200

2,100

2,200

2,194

3,400

2,800

1,900

3,090

2,100

1,700

2,050

2,400

1,900

2,200

2,070

2,500

2,080

2,900

2,500

2,825

2,400

1,600

1,600

1,600

1,400

1,400

1,400

1,872

2,210

28,000

417,600

38,850

40,950

525,400

31,850

19,840

1,300

52,990

161,250

6,256

6,800

9,430

26,880

4,280

214,896

4,830

219,726

13,800

3,240

17,040

4,400

1,386

486

1,872

1,040

99

1,139

7,411

822,567

24,750

360,800

35,700

33,000

454,250

28,900

17,360

1,330

47,590

136,500

4,250

5,945

10,080

28,500

3,740

189,015

5,500

194,515

13,920

2,750

16,670

5,040

3,200

1,200

4,400

910

168

1,078

10,518

723,543
24 Crop Production (August 2010)

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Peach Production — States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010

State

Total production

2008 2009 2010

(tons) (tons) (tons)

Alabama 1.......................................

Arkansas 1......................................

California 1......................................

 Clingstone 1.................................

 Freestone 1.................................

Colorado 1.......................................

Connecticut 1...................................

Georgia 1.........................................

Idaho 1............................................

Illinois 1...........................................

Kentucky 2.......................................

Louisiana 2......................................

Maryland 1.......................................

Massachusetts 1..............................

Michigan .........................................

Missouri 1........................................

New Jersey .....................................

New York 1......................................

North Carolina 1..............................

Ohio 1..............................................

Oklahoma 2.....................................

Oregon 2.........................................

Pennsylvania ..................................

South Carolina ................................

Tennessee 2....................................

Texas 1............................................

Utah 1..............................................

Virginia 1.........................................

Washington .....................................

West Virginia 1................................

United States ..................................

7,000

4,400

859,000

426,000

433,000

14,000

1,200

28,000

8,000

8,730

1,700

450

3,480

1,650

14,000

6,100

34,000

5,500

5,600

6,600

1,000

1,600

21,200

60,000

1,600

7,900

5,000

5,200

16,800

5,600

1,135,310

4,500

1,500

819,000

469,000

350,000

13,000

1,300

32,000

9,200

8,210

(NA)

(NA)

3,800

1,800

17,200

4,800

35,000

6,500

4,200

2,560

(NA)

(NA)

27,900

75,000

(NA)

4,900

5,800

5,800

14,500

5,300

1,103,770

7,000

4,500

775,000

420,000

355,000

14,000

1,200

40,000

8,000

9,600

(NA)

(NA)

3,890

1,800

13,700

6,500

36,000

6,200

6,600

5,500

(NA)

(NA)

21,700

120,000

(NA)

13,000

4,000

6,500

16,000

5,300

1,125,990

(NA) Not available.

1 Estimates for current year carried forward from an earlier forecast.

2 Estimates discontinued in 2009.
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Commercial Apple Production — States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010

State

Total production 1

2008 2009 2010

(million pounds) (million pounds) (million pounds)

Arizona ...................................

California ................................

Colorado .................................

Connecticut ............................

Georgia 2................................

Idaho ......................................

Illinois .....................................

Indiana ...................................

Iowa ........................................

Kentucky 2..............................

Maine .....................................

Maryland .................................

Massachusetts ........................

Michigan .................................

Minnesota ...............................

Missouri ..................................

New Hampshire ......................

New Jersey .............................

New York ................................

North Carolina ........................

Ohio ........................................

Oregon ...................................

Pennsylvania ..........................

Rhode Island ..........................

South Carolina 2......................

Tennessee ..............................

Utah ........................................

Vermont ..................................

Virginia ...................................

Washington ............................

West Virginia ..........................

Wisconsin ...............................

United States ..........................

18.0

360.0

18.0

19.5

12.0

85.0

46.2

23.0

4.7

7.7

38.5

41.5

41.0

590.0

27.1

30.2

36.5

43.0

1,270.0

165.0

104.0

119.0

440.0

2.4

7.0

10.0

12.0

44.0

226.0

5,650.0

85.0

57.0

9,633.3

5.5

265.0

16.0

19.5

(NA)

45.0

46.0

30.0

4.8

(NA)

34.0

46.5

43.5

1,150.0

23.2

18.5

30.0

43.0

1,380.0

120.0

115.5

130.0

510.0

2.4

(NA)

8.0

18.0

40.0

245.0

5,400.0

82.0

43.5

9,914.9

15.0

310.0

16.0

17.0

(NA)

70.0

50.0

25.0

3.9

(NA)

28.0

40.0

35.5

610.0

18.0

32.0

24.5

44.0

1,200.0

144.0

110.0

130.0

488.0

2.5

(NA)

9.0

10.0

33.0

244.0

5,650.0

81.8

34.9

9,476.1

(NA) Not available.

1

In orchards of 100 or more bearing age trees.

2 Estimates discontinued in 2009.

Prune and Plum Production — States and 4-State Total: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010

State

Total production

2008 2009 2010

(tons) (tons) (tons)

Idaho ...............................................

Michigan ..........................................

Oregon ............................................

Washington .....................................

4-State total .....................................

2,200

2,300

7,500

3,500

15,500

2,000

2,900

9,400

4,300

18,600

2,400

1,800

5,000

4,200

13,400
26 Crop Production (August 2010)

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Pear Production by Crop — States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010

[Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2010 crop year. 

Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun]

Crop and State

Total production

2008 2009 2010

(tons) (tons) (tons)

Bartlett

California ........................................

Oregon ............................................

Washington .....................................

United States ..................................

Other

California ........................................

Oregon ............................................

Washington .....................................

United States ..................................

All pears

California ........................................

Colorado 1.......................................

Connecticut 1...................................

Michigan 2.......................................

New York ........................................

Oregon ............................................

Pennsylvania ..................................

Utah 1..............................................

Washington .....................................

United States ..................................

195,000

56,300

166,000

417,300

48,000

175,000

211,000

434,000

243,000

1,900

800

2,850

10,300

231,300

2,400

300

377,000

869,850

200,000

66,000

186,000

452,000

55,000

163,000

266,000

484,000

255,000

(NA)

(NA)

4,200

11,200

229,000

5,820

(NA)

452,000

957,220

185,000

55,000

170,000

410,000

53,000

145,000

235,000

433,000

238,000

(NA)

(NA)

9,000

200,000

2,800

(NA)

405,000

854,800

(NA) Not available.

1 Estimates discontinued in 2009

2

The first production estimate will be published in the Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts released January 2011.

Coffee Production — Hawaii and Puerto Rico: 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010

State

Production 1

2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010

(1,000 pounds) (1,000 pounds) (1,000 pounds)

Hawaii ......................................................

Puerto Rico ..............................................

7,500

17,500

8,700

13,300

8,700

9,500

1 Parchment basis.
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Grape Production — States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010

State

Total production

2008 2009 2010

(tons) (tons) (tons)

Arizona 1..........................................

Arkansas .........................................

California

 All Types ......................................

 Wine ............................................

 Table 2.........................................

 Raisin 2........................................

Georgia ...........................................

Michigan ..........................................

Missouri ...........................................

New York .........................................

North Carolina .................................

Ohio .................................................

Oregon ............................................

Pennsylvania ...................................

Texas ..............................................

Virginia ............................................

Washington

 All Types ......................................

 Wine ............................................

 Juice ............................................

United States ...................................

800

1,700

6,548,000

3,055,000

973,000

2,520,000

3,500

73,700

5,200

172,000

5,600

5,660

34,700

107,200

4,200

7,000

350,000

145,000

205,000

7,319,260

(NA)

1,900

6,544,000

3,743,000

874,000

1,927,000

4,500

96,500

4,400

133,000

4,800

5,740

40,200

64,000

6,200

8,600

381,000

156,000

225,000

7,294,840

(NA)

2,300

6,350,000

3,500,000

900,000

1,950,000

4,600

45,000

5,000

170,000

5,400

3,800

40,000

80,000

8,900

8,400

370,000

160,000

210,000

7,093,400

(NA) Not available.

1 Estimates discontinued in 2009.

2

Fresh basis.

Hop Area Harvested, Yield, and Production — States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted 

August 1, 2010

State

Area harvested Yield Production

2009 2010 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

(acres) (acres) (pounds) (pounds) (1,000 pounds) (1,000 pounds) (1,000 pounds)

Idaho .........................

Oregon ......................

Washington ...............

United States .............

4,030

6,108

29,588

39,726

2,344

4,792

24,115

31,251

1,943

1,948

2,533

2,383

2,120

1,690

2,200

2,116

7,239.8

9,997.6

63,392.7

80,630.1

7,829.1

11,896.7

74,952.1

94,677.9

4,969.3

8,098.5

53,053.0

66,120.8

Olive Production by Variety — California: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted August 1, 2010

Variety

Total production

2008 2009 2010

(tons) (tons) (tons)

Manzanillo .......................................

Sevillano ..........................................

All other 1.........................................

Total ................................................

54,000

9,500

3,300

66,800

26,400

6,500

13,400

46,300

91,000

23,000

26,000

140,000

1

Includes production for varieties that were or will be used for canned, oil, and other specialty products.
28 Crop Production (August 2010)

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Crop Area Planted and Harvested — United States: 2009 and 2010 (Domestic Units)

[Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2010 crop year. 

Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun]

Crop

Area planted Area harvested

2009 2010 2009 2010

(1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (1,000 acres) (1,000 acres)

Grains and hay

Barley .................................................................................

Corn for grain 1....................................................................

Corn for silage ....................................................................

Hay, all ................................................................................

 Alfalfa ..............................................................................

 All other ...........................................................................

Oats ....................................................................................

Proso millet .........................................................................

Rice ....................................................................................

Rye .....................................................................................

Sorghum for grain 1.............................................................

Sorghum for silage ..............................................................

Wheat, all ............................................................................

 Winter .............................................................................

 Durum .............................................................................

 Other spring ....................................................................

Oilseeds

Canola ................................................................................

Cottonseed .........................................................................

Flaxseed .............................................................................

Mustard seed ......................................................................

Peanuts ..............................................................................

Rapeseed ...........................................................................

Safflower .............................................................................

Soybeans for beans ............................................................

Sunflower ............................................................................

Cotton, tobacco, and sugar crops

Cotton, all ...........................................................................

 Upland ............................................................................

 American Pima ................................................................

Sugarbeets .........................................................................

Sugarcane ..........................................................................

Tobacco ..............................................................................

Dry beans, peas, and lentils

Austrian winter peas ...........................................................

Dry edible beans .................................................................

Dry edible peas ...................................................................

Lentils .................................................................................

Wrinkled seed peas ............................................................

Potatoes and miscellaneous

Coffee (Hawaii) ...................................................................

Hops ...................................................................................

Peppermint oil .....................................................................

Potatoes, all ........................................................................

 Winter .............................................................................

 Spring .............................................................................

 Summer ..........................................................................

 Fall ..................................................................................

Spearmint oil .......................................................................

Sweet potatoes ...................................................................

Taro (Hawaii) 2....................................................................

3,567.0

86,482.0

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

3,404.0

350.0

3,135.0

1,241.0

6,633.0

(NA)

59,133.0

43,311.0

2,554.0

13,268.0

827.0

(X)

317.0

51.5

1,116.0

1.0

175.0

77,451.0

2,030.0

9,149.5

9,008.1

141.4

1,185.8

(NA)

(NA)

20.5

1,537.5

863.3

415.0

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

1,069.5

9.0

79.2

44.2

937.1

(NA)

109.9

(NA)

2,972.0

87,872.0

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

3,176.0

385.0

3,512.0

1,186.0

6,000.0

54,305.0

37,723.0

2,675.0

13,907.0

1,523.7

(X)

410.0

52.0

1,290.0

1.7

183.5

78,868.0

2,093.0

10,909.0

10,700.0

209.0

1,186.5

(NA)

(NA)

31.5

1,778.0

869.0

655.0

(NA)

1,027.6

(NA)

91.9

39.6

896.1

113.8

3,113.0

79,590.0

5,605.0

59,755.0

21,227.0

38,528.0

1,379.0

293.0

3,103.0

252.0

5,520.0

254.0

49,868.0

34,485.0

2,428.0

12,955.0

814.0

(X)

314.0

49.8

1,081.0

0.9

165.5

76,372.0

1,953.5

7,528.7

7,390.5

138.2

1,148.6

873.9

354.2

13.7

1,463.0

837.9

407.0

(NA)

6.3

39.7

69.8

1,044.7

8.7

73.7

42.7

919.6

20.5

96.9

0.4

2,546.0

81,005.0

59,656.0

20,732.0

38,924.0

1,315.0

3,493.0

250.0

5,176.0

48,263.0

32,085.0

2,588.0

13,590.0

1,491.7

(X)

405.0

49.1

1,261.0

1.6

175.0

77,986.0

2,011.3

10,631.0

10,424.0

207.0

1,146.0

883.2

327.4

22.2

1,707.8

842.9

639.0

31.3

1,010.4

(NA)

89.6

38.5

882.3

110.2

(NA) Not available.

(X) Not applicable.

1 Area planted for all purposes.

2 Area is total acres in crop, not harvested acres.
Crop Production (August 2010) 29

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Crop Yield and Production — United States: 2009 and 2010 (Domestic Units)

[Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2010 crop year. 

Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun]

Crop

Yield Production

2009 2010 2009 2010

(1,000) (1,000)

Grains and hay

Barley ................................................................................... bushels

Corn for grain ........................................................................ bushels

Corn for silage ............................................................................tons

Hay, all .......................................................................................tons

 Alfalfa .....................................................................................tons

 All other ..................................................................................tons

Oats ...................................................................................... bushels

Proso millet ........................................................................... bushels

Rice 1........................................................................................... cwt

Rye ....................................................................................... bushels

Sorghum for grain ................................................................. bushels

Sorghum for silage ......................................................................tons

Wheat, all ............................................................................. bushels

 Winter ............................................................................... bushels

 Durum ............................................................................... bushels

 Other spring ...................................................................... bushels

Oilseeds

Canola ...................................................................................pounds

Cottonseed .................................................................................tons

Flaxseed ............................................................................... bushels

Mustard seed .........................................................................pounds

Peanuts .................................................................................pounds

Rapeseed ..............................................................................pounds

Safflower ...............................................................................pounds

Soybeans for beans .............................................................. bushels

Sunflower ..............................................................................pounds

Cotton, tobacco, and sugar crops

Cotton, all 1............................................................................... bales

 Upland 1................................................................................ bales

 American Pima 1................................................................... bales

Sugarbeets .................................................................................tons

Sugarcane ..................................................................................tons

Tobacco .................................................................................pounds

Dry beans, peas, and lentils

Austrian winter peas 1.................................................................. cwt

Dry edible beans 1....................................................................... cwt

Dry edible peas 1......................................................................... cwt

Lentils 1........................................................................................ cwt

Wrinkled seed peas ..................................................................... cwt

Potatoes and miscellaneous

Coffee (Hawaii) ......................................................................pounds

Hops ......................................................................................pounds

Peppermint oil ........................................................................pounds

Potatoes, all ................................................................................. cwt

 Winter ...................................................................................... cwt

 Spring ...................................................................................... cwt

 Summer ................................................................................... cwt

 Fall .......................................................................................... cwt

Spearmint oil .........................................................................pounds

Sweet potatoes ............................................................................ cwt

Taro (Hawaii) .........................................................................pounds

73.0

164.7

19.3

2.47

3.35

1.98

67.5

33.7

7,085

27.8

69.4

14.5

44.4

44.2

44.9

45.1

1,811

(X)

23.6

991

3,412

1,700

1,462

44.0

1,554

777

766

1,389

25.7

34.8

2,322

1,328

1,733

2,045

1,440

(NA)

1,380

2,383

91

413

245

289

340

428

132

201

(NA)

72.3

165.0

2.58

3.49

2.09

66.3

7,039

74.1

46.9

47.5

42.0

46.6

(X)

3,204

44.0

837

831

1,154

28.3

34.3

2,210

1,798

2,116

(NA)

291

339

227,323

13,110,062

108,209

147,442

71,030

76,412

93,081

9,865

219,850

6,993

382,983

3,680

2,216,171

1,522,718

109,042

584,411

1,474,130

4,148.8

7,423

49,364

3,688,350

1,530

241,970

3,359,011

3,036,460

12,187.5

11,787.6

399.9

29,563

30,432

822,567

182

25,360

17,137

5,859

874

8,700

94,677.9

6,379

431,478

2,132

21,321

14,522

393,503

2,698

19,469

4,000

184,032

13,365,225

153,894

72,455

81,439

87,239

245,882

383,435

2,264,928

1,522,902

108,781

633,245

6,269.0

4,040,800

3,433,370

18,533.8

18,036.0

497.8

32,425

30,308

723,543

30,700

66,120.8

(NA)

26,060

13,061

(NA) Not available.

(X) Not applicable.

1 Yield in pounds.
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Crop Area Planted and Harvested — United States: 2009 and 2010 (Metric Units)

[Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2010 crop year. 

Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun]

Crop

Area planted Area harvested

2009 2010 2009 2010

(hectares) (hectares) (hectares) (hectares)

Grains and hay

Barley .................................................................................

Corn for grain 1....................................................................

Corn for silage ....................................................................

Hay, all 2.............................................................................

 Alfalfa ..............................................................................

 All other ...........................................................................

Oats ....................................................................................

Proso millet .........................................................................

Rice ....................................................................................

Rye .....................................................................................

Sorghum for grain 1.............................................................

Sorghum for silage ..............................................................

Wheat, all 2.........................................................................

 Winter .............................................................................

 Durum .............................................................................

 Other spring ....................................................................

Oilseeds

Canola ................................................................................

Cottonseed .........................................................................

Flaxseed .............................................................................

Mustard seed ......................................................................

Peanuts ..............................................................................

Rapeseed ...........................................................................

Safflower .............................................................................

Soybeans for beans ............................................................

Sunflower ............................................................................

Cotton, tobacco, and sugar crops

Cotton, all 2.........................................................................

 Upland ............................................................................

 American Pima ................................................................

Sugarbeets .........................................................................

Sugarcane ..........................................................................

Tobacco ..............................................................................

Dry beans, peas, and lentils

Austrian winter peas ...........................................................

Dry edible beans .................................................................

Dry edible peas ...................................................................

Lentils .................................................................................

Wrinkled seed peas ............................................................

Potatoes and miscellaneous

Coffee (Hawaii) ...................................................................

Hops ...................................................................................

Peppermint oil .....................................................................

Potatoes, all 2......................................................................

 Winter .............................................................................

 Spring .............................................................................

 Summer ..........................................................................

 Fall ..................................................................................

Spearmint oil .......................................................................

Sweet potatoes ...................................................................

Taro (Hawaii) 3....................................................................

1,443,530

34,998,400

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

1,377,560

141,640

1,268,700

502,220

2,684,310

(NA)

23,930,530

17,527,530

1,033,580

5,369,430

334,680

(X)

128,290

20,840

451,630

400

70,820

31,343,650

821,520

3,702,710

3,645,490

57,220

479,880

(NA)

(NA)

8,300

622,210

349,370

167,950

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

432,820

3,640

32,050

17,890

379,230

(NA)

44,480

(NA)

1,202,740

35,560,920

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

1,285,300

155,810

1,421,270

479,960

2,428,140

21,976,690

15,266,120

1,082,550

5,628,020

616,630

(X)

165,920

21,040

522,050

690

74,260

31,917,090

847,020

4,414,760

4,330,180

84,580

480,160

(NA)

(NA)

12,750

719,540

351,680

265,070

(NA)

415,860

(NA)

37,190

16,030

362,640

46,050

1,259,800

32,209,280

2,268,290

24,182,250

8,590,350

15,591,900

558,070

118,570

1,255,750

101,980

2,233,890

102,790

20,181,080

13,955,730

982,590

5,242,760

329,420

(X)

127,070

20,150

437,470

360

66,980

30,906,980

790,560

3,046,790

2,990,860

55,930

464,830

353,660

143,360

5,540

592,060

339,090

164,710

(NA)

2,550

16,080

28,250

422,780

3,520

29,830

17,280

372,150

8,300

39,210

180

1,030,340

32,781,910

24,142,190

8,390,030

15,752,150

532,170

1,413,580

101,170

2,094,680

19,531,550

12,984,480

1,047,340

5,499,740

603,680

(X)

163,900

19,870

510,310

650

70,820

31,560,150

813,950

4,302,260

4,218,490

83,770

463,770

357,420

132,500

8,980

691,130

341,110

258,600

12,650

408,900

(NA)

36,260

15,580

357,060

44,600

(NA) Not available.

(X) Not applicable.

1 Area planted for all purposes.

2

Total may not add due to rounding.

3 Area is total hectares in crop, not harvested hectares.
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Crop Yield and Production — United States: 2009 and 2010 (Metric Units)

[Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2010 crop year. 

Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun]

Crop

Yield Production

2009 2010 2009 2010

(metric tons) (metric tons) (metric tons) (metric tons)

Grains and hay

Barley .......................................................................

Corn for grain ............................................................

Corn for silage ..........................................................

Hay, all 1...................................................................

 Alfalfa ...................................................................

 All other ................................................................

Oats ..........................................................................

Proso millet ...............................................................

Rice ..........................................................................

Rye ...........................................................................

Sorghum for grain .....................................................

Sorghum for silage ....................................................

Wheat, all 1...............................................................

 Winter ...................................................................

 Durum ...................................................................

 Other spring ..........................................................

Oilseeds

Canola ......................................................................

Cottonseed ...............................................................

Flaxseed ...................................................................

Mustard seed ............................................................

Peanuts ....................................................................

Rapeseed .................................................................

Safflower ..................................................................

Soybeans for beans ..................................................

Sunflower .................................................................

Cotton, tobacco, and sugar crops

Cotton, all 1...............................................................

 Upland ..................................................................

 American Pima .....................................................

Sugarbeets ...............................................................

Sugarcane ................................................................

Tobacco ....................................................................

Dry beans, peas, and lentils

Austrian winter peas .................................................

Dry edible beans .......................................................

Dry edible peas .........................................................

Lentils .......................................................................

Wrinkled seed peas ..................................................

Potatoes and miscellaneous

Coffee (Hawaii) .........................................................

Hops .........................................................................

Peppermint oil ...........................................................

Potatoes, all 1...........................................................

 Winter ...................................................................

 Spring ...................................................................

 Summer ................................................................

 Fall .......................................................................

Spearmint oil ............................................................

Sweet potatoes .........................................................

Taro (Hawaii) ............................................................

3.93

10.34

43.28

5.53

7.50

4.45

2.42

1.89

7.94

1.74

4.35

32.48

2.99

2.97

3.02

3.03

2.03

(X)

1.48

1.11

3.82

1.91

1.64

2.96

1.74

0.87

0.86

1.56

57.70

78.06

2.60

1.49

1.94

2.29

1.61

(NA)

1.55

2.67

0.10

46.29

27.47

32.43

38.12

47.96

0.15

22.52

(NA)

3.89

10.36

5.78

7.83

4.69

2.38

7.89

4.65

3.16

3.19

2.83

3.13

(X)

3.59

2.96

0.94

0.93

1.29

63.43

76.93

2.48

2.01

2.37

(NA)

32.60

38.02

4,949,370

333,010,910

98,165,550

133,757,130

64,437,330

69,319,800

1,351,070

223,730

9,972,230

177,630

9,728,220

3,338,440

60,314,290

41,441,590

2,967,640

15,905,060

668,650

3,763,730

188,550

22,390

1,673,010

690

109,760

91,417,300

1,377,320

2,653,520

2,566,450

87,070

26,819,100

27,607,450

373,110

8,260

1,150,310

777,320

265,760

39,640

3,950

42,950

2,890

19,571,510

96,710

967,100

658,710

17,849,000

1,220

883,100

1,810

4,006,820

339,492,350

139,610,290

65,730,070

73,880,220

1,266,270

11,153,020

9,739,700

61,641,240

41,446,600

2,960,530

17,234,100

5,687,140

1,832,880

93,441,020

4,035,260

3,926,880

108,380

29,415,470

27,494,960

328,190

1,392,530

29,990

(NA)

1,182,060

592,440

(NA) Not available.

(X) Not applicable.

1 Production may not add due to rounding.
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Fruits and Nuts Production — United States: 2008-2010 (Domestic Units)

[Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2010 crop year, 

except citrus which is for the 2009-2010 season. Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun]

Crop

Production

2008 2009 2010

(1,000) (1,000) (1,000)

Citrus 1

Grapefruit ....................................................................................... tons

Lemons .......................................................................................... tons

Oranges ......................................................................................... tons

Tangelos (Florida) .......................................................................... tons

Tangerines and mandarins ............................................................. tons

Noncitrus

Apples ............................................................................ 1,000 pounds

Apricots .......................................................................................... tons

Bananas (Hawaii) ...................................................................... pounds

Grapes ........................................................................................... tons

Olives (California) .......................................................................... tons

Papayas (Hawaii) ...................................................................... pounds

Peaches ......................................................................................... tons

Pears ............................................................................................. tons

Prunes, dried (California) ............................................................... tons

Prunes and plums (excludes California) ......................................... tons

Nuts and miscellaneous

Almonds, shelled (California) .................................................... pounds

Hazelnuts, in-shell (Oregon) ........................................................... tons

Pecans, in-shell ......................................................................... pounds

Walnuts, in-shell (California) .......................................................... tons

Maple syrup ...............................................................................gallons

1,548.0

619.0

10,076.0

68.0

527.0

9,633.3

81.6

17,400.0

7,319.3

66.8

33,500.0

1,135.3

869.9

129.0

15.5

1,630,000.0

32.0

194,080.0

436.0

1,912.0

1,304.0

912.0

9,128.0

52.0

443.0

9,914.9

68.7

18,500.0

7,294.8

46.3

31,500.0

1,103.8

957.2

166.0

18.6

1,410,000.0

47.0

291,830.0

437.0

2,404.0

1,224.0

855.0

8,257.0

41.0

602.0

9,476.1

67.3

7,093.4

140.0

1,126.0

854.8

150.0

13.4

1,650,000.0

1,955.0

1 Production years are 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010.
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Fruits and Nuts Production — United States: 2008-2010 (Metric Units)

[Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2010 crop year, 

except citrus which is for the 2009-2010 season. Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun]

Crop

Production

2008 2009 2010

(metric tons) (metric tons) (metric tons)

Citrus 1

Grapefruit ......................................................................................

Lemons .........................................................................................

Oranges .........................................................................................

Tangelos (Florida) .........................................................................

Tangerines and mandarins ............................................................

Noncitrus

Apples ...........................................................................................

Apricots .........................................................................................

Bananas (Hawaii) ..........................................................................

Grapes ..........................................................................................

Olives (California) ..........................................................................

Papayas (Hawaii) ..........................................................................

Peaches ........................................................................................

Pears .............................................................................................

Prunes, dried (California) ...............................................................

Prunes and plums (excludes California) .........................................

Nuts and miscellaneous

Almonds, shelled (California) .........................................................

Hazelnuts, in-shell (Oregon) ..........................................................

Pecans, in-shell .............................................................................

Walnuts, in-shell (California) ..........................................................

Maple syrup ...................................................................................

1,404,320

561,550

9,140,790

61,690

478,090

4,369,590

74,040

7,890

6,639,920

60,600

15,200

1,029,940

789,110

117,030

14,060

739,360

29,030

88,030

395,530

9,560

1,182,970

827,350

8,280,780

47,170

401,880

4,497,320

62,340

8,390

6,617,770

42,000

14,290

1,001,320

868,380

150,590

16,870

639,570

42,640

132,370

396,440

12,020

1,110,390

775,640

7,490,620

37,190

546,130

4,298,290

61,050

6,435,020

127,010

1,021,480

775,460

136,080

12,160

748,430

9,770

1 Production years are 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010.
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July Weather Summary

Warm weather and abundant to locally excessive rainfall continued through July across the western and central Corn Belt, 

maintaining generally favorable growing conditions for summer crops. By month’s end, however, heat crept into the 

southern Corn Belt, hastening corn maturation and increasing stress on soybeans.

Much more serious crop stress affected parts of the South and East. For example, some pastures and rain-fed summer 

crops from the Mid-South into the southern Mid-Atlantic region were adversely affected by extreme heat and intensifying 

drought.

Farther west, mild, showery weather prevailed for much of the month across the Nation’s midsection, although periodic 

heat stressed livestock and summer crops on the central and southern Plains. However, heat largely bypassed key crop 

production areas on the southern High Plains. In the lower Rio Grande Valley, significant flooding occurred in the wake 

of Hurricane Alex, which made landfall in northeastern Mexico on June 30, and Tropical Depression Two, which arrived 

in Deep South Texas on July 8. As the month progressed, harvest of the developmentally delayed winter wheat crop 

advanced across the northern and central Plains.

Except for a surge of monsoon activity into the Southwest and chilly conditions along the immediate Pacific Coast, mild, 

dry weather covered most areas west of the Rockies. Fieldwork activities included Northwestern small grain harvesting.

July Agricultural Summary

July delivered above average rainfall to much of the Great Plains and Midwest, helping to improve dry soil conditions in 

some areas while adding to already soggy fields in others. Most notably, much of the Corn Belt and Texas received 

150 percent or more of their normal precipitation. In contrast, many areas east of the Mississippi River and west of the 

Rocky Mountains were abnormally dry, leading to a decline in some crop condition ratings. With the exception of 

Arizona, California, and Nevada where temperatures were above average, most of the country west of the Mississippi 

River experienced near to below average temperatures during the month. Conversely, hot temperatures lingered 

month-long east of the Mississippi River, hampering the phenological development of summer row crops in some 

Southeastern States.

Following a rapid planting pace during the spring and nearly ideal growing conditions across much of the major 

corn-producing areas in May and June, the Nation’s crop continued to develop at a faster than normal pace throughout 

July. By July 4, silking was reported in 19 percent of the crop, 11 percentage points ahead of last year and 7 percentage

points ahead of the 5-year average. Most notably, above average temperatures had pushed silking in Illinois and Indiana to 

over one week ahead of normal. Doughing was evident in 8 percent of this year’s crop by July 18, four percentage points 

ahead of last year and slightly ahead of the 5-year average. Near to above average late-month temperatures continued to 

promote rapid phenological development of the corn crop despite abundant to locally excessive soil moisture levels in 

many areas of the major growing region. By August 1, ninety-three percent of the corn crop was at or beyond the silking 

stage, 19 percentage points ahead of last year and 7 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Silking progress 

throughout the Corn Belt was complete or nearly complete, ahead of both last year and normal. Nationally, 31 percent of 

the crop was at or beyond the dough stage, ahead of both last year and the 5-year average, while denting was evident in 

7 percent of the crop, also ahead of both last year and the average. Overall, 71 percent of the corn crop was reported in 

good to excellent condition on August 1, unchanged from ratings on July 4 but 3 percentage points better than the same 

time last year.

As the month began, sorghum producers were busy planting the last of their acreage for the 2010 crop season. Nationally, 

25 percent of this year’s crop was at or beyond the heading stage by July 4, slightly ahead of last year but on par with the 

5-year average. In Kansas, the largest sorghum-producing State, warm temperatures helped to jumpstart heading progress 

ahead of both last year and normal, and the earliest start of heading since 2006. Weather conditions in areas of Texas 

slowed both heading and coloring progress and limited both stages of crop development to 1 percent during the week 

ending July 18. Conversely, continued warm temperatures and adequate soil moisture levels provided ideal growing 

conditions in Kansas toward month’s end allowing for double-digit heading progress during the week ending July 25. 

Nationwide, heading had advanced to 55 percent complete by August 1, ahead of both last year and the 5-year average, 
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while coloring was evident in 28 percent of sorghum fields, slightly behind both last year and the average. Overall, 

69 percent of the sorghum crop was reported in good to excellent condition on August 1, down slightly from ratings on 

July 4 but 19 percentage points better than the same time last year.

By July 11, heading of this year’s oat crop had advanced to 95 percent complete, ahead of both last year and the 5-year 

average. Heading was complete or nearly complete in all estimating States except North Dakota, where head development 

typically lags progress in other States and was on par with normal. Harvest was underway in some States as the month 

began, with Nationwide progress reaching 9 percent complete by July 11, slightly ahead of both last year and the 5-year 

average. Warm, mostly sunny days provided ample opportunity for producers to harvest their crop mid-month. Harvest 

neared the halfway mark toward month’s end, with progress ahead of the normal pace in all estimating States except 

Minnesota and the Dakotas. Nationally, 47 percent of the oat crop was harvested by August 1, twenty-one percentage 

points ahead of last year and slightly ahead of the 5-year average. Overall, 76 percent of the oat crop was reported in good 

to excellent condition on August 1, compared with 81 percent on July 4 and 56 percent from the same time last year.

As the month began, mostly warm temperatures promoted rapid head development across much of the major 

barley-producing areas. Nearly 40 percent of the crop began heading during the 14 days stretching between July 4 and 

July 18; however, overall progress in Idaho, Montana, and North Dakota, the three largest barley-producing States, 

remained 5 percentage points or more behind normal following slow crop development earlier in the growing season. 

Nearly ideal growing conditions remained throughout the second half of July. By August 1, heading of this year’s crop 

was 97 percent complete, on par with last year but slightly behind the 5-year average, with harvest underway in most 

States. On August 1, eighty-six percent of the barley crop was reported in good to excellent condition, a slight 

improvement from ratings on July 4 and 8 percentage points better than the same time last year.

Winter wheat producers had harvested 54 percent of the Nation’s crop by Independence Day, 4 percentage points ahead of 

last year and slightly ahead of the 5-year average. As July progressed, the harvest pace slowed as lingering early-month 

showers and mild, damp conditions hampered fieldwork in Kansas and Nebraska, while in Washington and Montana, 

cooler than normal temperatures throughout much of the growing season delayed the start of harvest until the week ending 

July 18 and August 1, respectively. By August 1, harvest was complete on 83 percent of the 2010 winter wheat acreage, 

on par with last year but 5 percentage points behind the 5-year average. Overall, 63 percent of the winter wheat crop was 

reported in good to excellent condition as harvest surpassed the halfway mark during the week ending July 4, compared 

with 47 percent from the same time last year.

Nationally, spring wheat at or beyond the heading stage had advanced to 52 percent complete by July 4, nearly one week 

ahead of last year but 5 percentage points behind the 5-year average. Although nearly ideal growing conditions during the 

first half of the month promoted rapid head development throughout much of the major spring wheat-producing areas, 

progress in Idaho and Montana remained one week or more behind normal as of July 18. While heading was complete or 

nearly complete in the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Washington, warm temperatures allowed for double-digit head 

development in Idaho and Montana during the week ending July 25. By August 1, ninety-eight percent of the spring wheat 

crop was at or beyond the heading stage, with harvest complete on 5 percent of this year’s acreage. The harvest pace was 

behind normal in all six major estimating States and had yet to begin in Montana. Overall, 82 percent of the spring wheat 

crop was reported in good to excellent condition on August 1, down slightly from ratings on July 4 but 11 percentage 

points better than the same time last year.

Heading of this year’s rice crop gained momentum as the month progressed, beginning with 13 percent complete on 

July 4 and advancing to 65 percent complete by August 1, twenty-six percentage points ahead of last year and 

18 percentage points ahead of normal. In the Delta, heading remained well ahead of normal throughout the month. Most 

notably, progress in Arkansas, the largest rice-producing State, was over three weeks ahead of last year by August 1. In 

contrast, the start of head development in California, the second largest rice-producing State, was delayed until the week 

ending August 1, leaving progress 13 days behind last year. Overall, 72 percent of the rice crop was reported in good to 

excellent condition on August 1, unchanged from ratings on July 4 but 10 percentage points better than the same time last 

year.

As the month began, soybean emergence was complete or nearly complete throughout much of the major producing areas. 

By July 4, ninety-seven percent of the Nation’s soybean crop had emerged, on par with the 5-year average pace. Mostly 
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warm temperatures and adequate soil moisture levels across much of the major producing areas provided ideal growing 

conditions and promoted rapid crop development throughout the month. By July 18, blooms were evident on 60 percent of 

this year’s acreage, 4 percentage points ahead of the average, while pod setting was underway in all 18 major estimating 

States. Blooming and pod setting remained active during the latter half of the month. By August 1, soybean acreage at or 

beyond the blooming stage had advanced to 86 percent complete and pods were setting on 53 percent of the crop, 

5 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Overall, 66 percent of the soybean crop was reported in good to excellent 

condition on August 1, unchanged from ratings on July 4 but down slightly from the same time last year.

By July 4, peg development was evident in 39 percent of this year’s peanut crop, 11 percentage points, or 5 days ahead of 

last year and 7 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. In Georgia, the largest peanut-producing State, timely 

early-month rainfall in the major growing areas boosted soil moisture levels which led to improved growing conditions 

and allowed for peg development of 30 percent between July 4 and July 18. Elsewhere, persistent hot, dry weather in 

Virginia hindered crop maturity and had slowed pegging to 26 percentage points, or 11 days behind normal by July 25. 

Eighty-six percent of the Nation’s peanut crop was at or beyond the pegging stage by August 1, with progress in five of 

the six largest producing States ahead of the 5-year average pace. Overall, 57 percent of the peanut crop was reported in 

good to excellent condition on August 1, compared with 72 percent on July 4 and 69 percent from the same time last year. 

Lingering summer heat coupled with limited rainfall across much of the Southeast led to a rapid decline in crop condition 

ratings during the latter half of the month.

Near-normal temperatures during early July promoted rapid development of the 2010 cotton crop. In Texas, an increased 

number of available heat units boosted crop growth throughout the Southern Low Plains, Blacklands, and much of the 

southern part of the State early in the month, and by July 11, squaring in the State had advanced to 75 percent complete, 

17 percentage points, or 10 days ahead of the 5-year average. Mostly sunny skies and favorably warm weather led to 

increased boll setting throughout much of the major cotton-producing areas of the country during the latter half of the 

month. Nationally, 96 percent of the crop was at or beyond the squaring stage by August 1, ahead of both last year and the 

5-year average, while bolls were setting on 69 percent of this year’s acreage, also ahead of last year and the average. 

Toward month’s end, some producers in the Coastal Bend area of Texas were busy applying defoliant to their fields with 

expectations of harvesting during the first week of August. Overall, 66 percent of the cotton crop was reported in good to 

excellent condition on August 1, a slight improvement from ratings on July 4 and 16 percentage points better than the 

same time last year.

Crop Comments

Corn: Planted area for all purposes, at 87.9 million acres, is unchanged from the June estimate but up 2 percent from 

2009. Growers expect to harvest 81.0 million acres for grain, also unchanged from June.

As of August 1, seventy-one percent of the corn acreage was rated in good to excellent condition in the 18 major 

producing States, up 3 percentage points from a year ago. Regionally, conditions were better than last year in the central 

and southern Great Plains, upper Great Lakes, and upper Mississippi Valley. Moderate temperatures and adequate soil 

moisture provided favorable growing conditions in these areas. Crop conditions were also improved in both Illinois and 

North Dakota compared with the previous year. Crop conditions were worse than a year ago in the Corn Belt States of 

Iowa and South Dakota mainly due to excessive soil moisture. Conditions were also worse in the Tennessee Valley and 

Mid-Atlantic regions due to above normal temperatures and dry conditions.

The August 1 corn objective yield data indicate the second highest number of ears per acre on record for the combined 

10 objective yield States (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and 

Wisconsin), only behind the record year of 2009. Record high ear counts are forecast in Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and 

Wisconsin.

Planting got off to a rapid start in 2010 due to favorable conditions across much of the major corn-producing region 

during the middle of April. By April 25, half of the Nation’s corn acreage had been planted, the earliest date on record that 

planting had progressed to the midpoint. At 50 percent complete, planting progress was 30 percentage points ahead of the 

2009 pace and 28 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average pace. Planting progress was over 40 percentage points 

ahead of the 5-year average at this point in time in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota, four of the five largest 
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corn-producing States. The end of April brought widespread frost to parts of the Midwest, but damage was minimal due to 

the fact that only a small amount of the crop had emerged.

Favorable planting conditions carried over into the first part of May, with 81 percent of the intended corn acreage planted 

as of May 9. This represented the third quickest planting pace on record, behind only 2004 and 2000, respectively. 

However, below average temperatures and wet weather dominated much of the Midwest and portions of the Plains during 

the middle part of May, hampering the planting of the remaining acreage and threatening emerged plants. Planting 

progress was limited to 5 percentage points or less in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota during the week ending 

May 16. Producers continued to battle wet field conditions during the latter part of May but were able to plant an 

additional 10 percent during the final two weeks of the month bringing the overall total to 97 percent, slightly ahead of the 

5-year average pace.

Early spring planting coupled with above normal temperatures contributed to rapid phenological development in many 

parts of the country. On August 1, ninety-three percent of the acreage had reached the silking stage or beyond, 

19 percentage points ahead of last year and 7 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Thirty-one percent of the 

acreage was at or beyond the dough stage by August 1, eighteen percentage points ahead of last year and 7 percentage 

points ahead of the 5-year average. Seven percent of the acreage was at or beyond the dented stage at this time, slightly 

ahead of the 5-year average. 

Sorghum: Production is forecast at 383 million bushels, up slightly from last year. Expected area for harvest as grain is 

forecast at 5.18 million acres, down 6 percent from 2009. Based on August 1 conditions, yield is forecast at 74.1 bushels 

per acre, up 4.7 bushels from last year. In Kansas, the top producing State, yields are expected to decrease by 6.0 bushels 

from last year, while in Texas, the second leading State in sorghum production, record yields are expected at 70.0 bushels 

per acre.

Sorghum developed normally throughout the growing season in many States and was 55 percent headed and 28 percent 

coloring as of August 1, on par with the 5-year average. However, by month’s end, heading in Nebraska and Oklahoma 

was 10 points and 29 points ahead of normal, respectively while coloring was over 15 points ahead of the 5-year average 

in Arkansas and Louisiana. As of August 1, over 71 percent of the Nation’s sorghum crop was rated good to excellent, 

significantly higher than this time last year. 

Oats: Production is forecast at 87.2 million bushels, 1 percent below the July 1 forecast and down 6 percent from 2009. If 

realized, this will be the lowest production on record. Based on conditions as of August 1, the yield is forecast at 

66.3 bushels per acre, down 0.4 bushel from last month’s forecast and down 1.2 bushels from 2009’s record high yield. 

Growers expect to harvest 1.32 million acres for grain or seed, unchanged from last month but down 5 percent from last 

year. If realized, this will be the smallest harvested area on record. 

Compared with July 1, yield decreases are expected in much of the Corn Belt and the Upper and Middle Missouri Valley. 

The largest yield decrease is expected in Montana and New York, both down 4 bushels per acre. An increase of 4 bushels 

per acre is forecast in Texas where a record high yield of 54 bushels is expected. Idaho and North Dakota are also 

expecting record high yields of 80 and 70 bushels per acre, respectively.

Overall, the oat crop has developed at a near normal pace in most States this year. As of August 1, forty-seven percent of 

the oat acreage was harvested, 21 points ahead of last year’s pace and 3 points ahead of the 5-year average. Harvest 

progress in Ohio and Pennsylvania was running considerably ahead of the 5-year average. On August 1, seventy-six 

percent of the oat crop in the nine major producing States was rated as good to excellent, compared with 56 percent last 

year.

Barley: Production for 2010 is forecast at 184 million bushels, up 1 percent from the previous forecast but down 

19 percent from 2009. Based on conditions as of August 1, the average yield for the United States is forecast at 

72.3 bushels per acre, up 0.7 bushel from the July 1 forecast but down 0.7 bushel from a year ago. While the forecasted 

yield per acre is down 1 percent from a year ago, the expected decline in production is more a reflection of the lowest 

planted acreage on record and the lowest expected harvested acreage since 1883. Area harvested for grain or seed, at 
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2.55 million acres, is unchanged from the previous forecast but down 18 percent from 2009. Record high yields are 

expected in Arizona, Colorado, and Utah, while a record tying yield is forecast for Idaho.

As July began, a return of nearly ideal growing conditions promoted a rapid heading pace across much of the major 

barley-producing areas, with nearly 40 percent of the United States crop developing heads in the 14 days stretching 

between July 4 and July 18. Heading had advanced to 97 percent complete by August 1, on par with last year but slightly 

behind the 5-year average. As the month ended, harvest was underway in most States. On August 1, eighty-six percent of 

the barley crop was reported in good to excellent condition, compared with 85 percent on July 4 and 78 percent for the 

same time last year.

Winter wheat: Production is forecast at 1.52 billion bushels, up 1 percent from the July 1 forecast and up slightly from 

2009. Based on August 1 conditions, the United States yield is forecast at 47.5 bushels per acre, up 0.6 bushel from last 

month and 3.3 bushels above last year. If realized, this will be the second highest yield on record, trailing only 1999. 

Expected grain area totals 32.1 million acres, down 7 percent from last year but unchanged from last month. Harvest in 

the 18 major producing States was 83 percent complete by August 1, equal to last year but 5 points behind the 5-year 

average.

Harvest was virtually complete by the beginning of August in all major Hard Red Winter States except Montana, where 

harvest was 42 points behind normal. Yield forecasts were up from last month in Colorado, Montana, and Washington; 

down in Nebraska; and unchanged in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. If realized, yields in Colorado and Montana will be 

record highs. State yields in Kansas, Nebraska, and Texas all rank in the top five on record.

As of August 1, harvest was virtually complete in all major Soft Red Winter States. Yield forecasts are unchanged from 

last month in Illinois and Missouri, but down in Ohio. 

As of August 1, harvest in the Pacific Northwest States was behind the 5-year average. Yield forecasts increased from last 

month in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. State yields in all three States rank in the top five on record.

Durum wheat: Production is forecast at 109 million bushels, up 5 percent from last month but down slightly from 2009. 

The United States yield is forecast at 42.0 bushels per acre, 2.0 bushels above last month but 2.9 bushels below last year. 

If realized, this will be the second highest yield on record, trailing only last year. Area harvested for grain is expected to 

total 2.59 million acres, unchanged from last month but up 7 percent from last year.

Yield forecasts are unchanged from last month in all States except North Dakota. North Dakota’s yield of 38.0 bushels per 

acre is up 3.0 bushels from last month, but down 1.0 bushel from last year’s record yield. Record yields are expected in 

Arizona and California. As of August 1, crop condition in Montana and North Dakota, the two largest producing States, 

was rated 78 and 89 percent good to excellent, respectively. Condition ratings in both States were higher than the same 

time a year ago. 

Other spring wheat: Production is forecast at 633 million bushels, up 4 percent from July and up 8 percent from last 

year. If realized, this will be the third largest production on record, trailing only 1992 and 1996. The United States yield is 

forecast at 46.6 bushels per acre, up 2.0 bushels from last month and 1.5 bushels above last year. If realized, this will be 

the highest yield on record, 1.5 bushels above the record set last year. Area harvested for grain is expected to total 

13.6 million acres, unchanged from last month but up 5 percent from last year. 

Harvest in the six major producing States was 5 percent complete by August 1. This was 2 percentage points ahead of last 

year but 8 points behind the 5-year average. Ideal growing conditions have occurred across most of the major producing 

States. Forecasted yields are up from last month in Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and North Dakota; unchanged in 

Washington; and down in Minnesota and South Dakota. If realized, North Dakota’s yield of 46.0 bushels per acre will tie 

last year’s record yield. Minnesota’s yield of 55.0 bushels per acre, if realized, will be tied for the third highest on record, 

while Montana’s forecasted yield of 35.0 bushels per acre will tie for the second highest on record.
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Peanuts: Production is forecast at 4.04 billion pounds, up 10 percent from last year. Area for harvest is expected to total 

1.26 million acres, unchanged from June but up 17 percent from 2009. Yields are expected to average 3,204 pounds per 

acre, down 208 pounds from last year. Planted area, at 1.29 million acres, is unchanged from the June estimate. 

Production in the Southeast States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina) is expected to total 

3.02 billion pounds, up 8 percent from last year’s production. Yields in the region are expected to average 3,182 pounds 

per acre, 191 pounds below last year’s average yield. All States in the region are expecting an increase in production from 

last year. Yields, on the other hand, are expected to decrease in all States except Mississippi and South Carolina due to 

above normal temperatures and lack of rainfall. By August 1, peanuts pegging was ahead of the 5-year average in all 

States in the region except Florida, where pegging, at 80 percent, was 10 percentage points behind the 5-year average.

Virginia-North Carolina production is forecast at 319 million pounds, up 11 percent from 2009. The average yield is 

forecast at 2,877 pounds per acre, down 823 pounds from the previous year. North Carolina’s forecasted yield of 

3,000 pounds per acre is down 700 pounds from 2009 and the Virginia forecast of 2,200 pounds per acre is down 

1,500 pounds from last year. Hot, dry weather conditions this summer have resulted in lower yields in the region. As of 

August 1, thirty-two percent of the crop in North Carolina and Virginia was rated in good to excellent condition, 

compared with 70 and 89 percent, respectively, at the same time last year. 

Southwest peanut production (New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) is expected to total 705 million pounds, up 16 percent 

from last year. Yields in the region are expected to average 3,490 pounds per acre, up 21 pounds from the previous year. 

Expected yields are up from last year in New Mexico and Oklahoma and are unchanged in Texas. Peanuts pegging in 

New Mexico and Oklahoma, at 60 percent and 89 percent, respectively, lagged behind the 5-year average, whereas in 

Texas, pegging exceeded the 5-year average by one percentage point.

Rice: Production is forecast at 246 million cwt, up 12 percent from last year. Area for harvest is expected to total 

3.49 million acres, unchanged from the June Acreage report but up 13 percent from 2009. Planted area, at 3.51 million 

acres, is also unchanged from the June estimate. The average United States yield is forecast at 7,039 pounds per acre, 

down 46 pounds from last year. Expected yields are up from last year in all States except California and Texas. If realized, 

new record-high yields will be achieved in Louisiana and Missouri. 

As of August 1, sixty-five percent of the United States acreage was headed, 26 percentage points ahead of last year and 

18 points ahead of the 5-year average. Seventy-two percent of the United States acreage was rated in good to excellent 

condition as of August 1, compared with 62 percent rated in these two categories a year earlier. Crop development was 

well ahead of normal in all States except California and Texas. In California, wet field conditions and spring rainstorms 

delayed planting, and in Texas, high winds and little rain made it difficult to get a good stand. 

Soybeans: Area for harvest is forecast at 78.0 million acres, unchanged from June but up 2 percent from 2009. Harvested 

area, if realized, will be the largest on record.

Soybean planting got off to a good start this season as conditions were much improved compared with last year. The 

month of May began with planting in all States at or ahead of last year’s pace and, with the exception of Louisiana, at or 

ahead of their 5-year average. During mid-May, several soybean-growing areas received cool, wet weather, but significant 

progress was made in many areas during the last week of May. As of May 30, planting progress had reached 74 percent 

complete, only one point behind normal, but 11 percentage points ahead of last year. During June, there were several 

heavy storms that moved through soybean-growing areas, slowing planting progress. Rainfall was particularly heavy at 

times in parts of the Central and Southern Great Plains, and the western Corn Belt. By June 27, ninety-seven percent of 

the soybean crop was planted, 2 points ahead of last year but equal to the 5-year average.

Emergence of the soybean crop began ahead of both normal and last year’s pace, and remained very close to normal and a 

few points ahead of last year’s pace throughout May and June. Soybeans reached 97 percent emerged by July 4, equal to 

the 5-year average but 2 points ahead of last year. Blooming progress for soybeans followed a very similar pattern to 

emergence progress, remaining several points ahead of last year but in line with the normal pace. As of August 1, 

eighty-six percent of the Nation’s crop was blooming, 3 points ahead of normal and 12 points ahead of last year. 
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Fifty-three percent of the acreage was setting pods by August 1, five points ahead of normal and 20 points ahead of last 

year.

As of August 1, sixty-six percent of the United States soybean crop was rated in good to excellent condition, 1 percentage 

point less than the same week in 2009. Good to excellent ratings increased across most of the Corn Belt during July, while 

decreases in condition ratings of 7 points or more occurred in Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee due to hot, dry 

weather. Yields are forecast above 2009 levels across the northern tier States, with increases of 4 bushels or more in 

Minnesota, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The largest increase in yield from 2009 is expected in Texas, 

where the yield is forecast to be up 9 bushels from last year. Meanwhile, the Mid-Atlantic States are expecting the largest 

declines from last year, as Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia are all expecting yields to be down more than 10 bushels 

from 2009 due to very hot and dry weather this summer. If realized, the forecasted yield in New York will be a record 

high and the forecasted yield in Arkansas will tie the previous record high.

Cotton: Upland cotton growers planted 10.7 million acres, unchanged from the June estimate but up 19 percent from a 

year ago. Growers expect to harvest 10.4 million acres, up 41 percent from last year. American Pima cotton producers 

planted 209,000 acres, up 48 percent from last year. Expected harvested area, at 207,000 acres, is up 50 percent from last 

year.

Producers in the Southeastern States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia) finished 

planting in the middle of June. Crop development was ahead of normal throughout the region, except in Virginia and 

Alabama where development was slightly behind normal. Most of the region was in need of rain to relieve heat and 

drought stress on the fast developing crop. At month’s end, the crop was rated in mostly fair to good condition except in 

Virginia where the crop was rated in mostly poor to fair condition. 

Upland growers in the Delta States (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee) finished planting by the 

first of June. The crop has developed slightly ahead of normal throughout the region due to the hot, dry conditions. By late 

July, the region received much needed precipitation along with warmer temperatures allowing for rapid accumulation of 

heat units. On August 1, the crop was rated in mostly fair to good condition. 

Planting was complete in Texas by mid-June. In South and East Texas, producers received much needed rainfall from 

Hurricane Alex. By late July, the area received several days of temperatures over 90 degrees and the crop developed 

rapidly with harvest underway by the end of the month. In the Panhandle, continual heat coupled with timely rains 

allowed the crop to develop well ahead of normal. By month’s end, the crop was rated in mostly good to excellent 

condition. In Oklahoma and Kansas, the crop developed ahead of normal due to receiving beneficial heat units from the 

continual hot, dry weather. In Oklahoma, the crop was reported in mostly good to excellent condition, while in Kansas the 

crop was rated in mostly fair to good condition on August 1.

Upland cotton planting in California and Arizona was complete by mid-June and has developed normally. The upland 

crop in California was rated in mostly fair to good condition, while in Arizona the crop was rated in mostly good to 

excellent condition.

American Pima production is forecast at 497,800 bales, up 25 percent from last year. The United States yield is forecast at 

1,154 pounds per harvested acre, down 235 pounds from last year. California growers expect to harvest 450,000 bales, up 

25 percent from last year. The crop is progressing normally throughout Arizona and California and is reported in mostly 

fair to good condition.

Cotton ginning was just getting underway in South Texas with a limited amount ginned by August 1. In 2008 and 2009, 

the running bales ginned, as of August 1, were 13,050 and 5,150, respectively.

Dry beans: United States dry edible bean production is forecast at 30.7 million cwt for 2010, up 21 percent from last 

year. Planted area is forecast at 1.78 million acres, up 2 percent from the June Acreage report and 16 percent above the 

previous year. Harvested area is forecast at 1.71 million acres, up 2 percent from the June Acreage report and 17 percent 

above the previous year’s harvested acreage. The average United States yield is forecast at 1,798 pounds per acre, an 

increase of 65 pounds from 2009.
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Production is forecast to be higher than 2009 in 12 of the 18 producing States, with the five largest producing States, 

North Dakota, Michigan, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Idaho, forecasting higher production than a year ago. Planted acreage 

for Navy beans increased by 28 percent from a year ago, while Pinto bean planted area increased 12 percent. Great 

Northern variety plantings increased 53 percent from 2009 and Black bean planted area increased 41 percent. 

In North Dakota, warm, dry weather throughout most of July aided crop development. Throughout June and July, the dry 

edible bean condition was rated on average 74 percent good to excellent. Michigan dry bean planting started the week of 

May 24, a week behind last year, and was completed by the first week of July. Planting slowed in early-June due to 

excessive rains with some replanting reported in July. As of August 1, Minnesota dry bean conditions were rated 

89 percent good to excellent. Topsoil moisture was 80 percent adequate and 17 percent surplus.

Alfalfa and alfalfa mixtures: Production is forecast at 72.5 million tons, up 2 percent from last year. Based on August 

1 conditions, yields are expected to average 3.49 tons per acre, up 0.14 ton from last year. If realized, this will be the 

second highest yield on record, trailing only the 3.51 tons per acre in 1999. Harvested area is forecast at 20.7 million 

acres, unchanged from June but down 2 percent from the previous year’s acreage. 

Weather conditions have been mostly favorable in many of the alfalfa hay growing regions. Heavier than normal 

precipitation levels this year have led to greater yield expectations in most States. The largest yield increase is forecast in 

Indiana where a record high yield of 4.20 tons is expected. Arizona and Nebraska are also forecasting record alfalfa hay 

yields. Other States with notable yield increases include Minnesota, New York, and North Dakota. States that forecast 

lower yields than 2009 include Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming.

Other hay: Production is forecast at 81.4 million tons, up 7 percent from last year, and if realized will be the second 

highest production level on record. Based on August 1 conditions, yields are expected to average 2.09 tons per acre, up 

0.11 ton from last year. If realized, this will be a record high yield, surpassing the 2.06 tons per acre in 2004. Harvested 

area is forecast at 38.9 million acres, unchanged from June but up 1 percent from 2009.

Abundant moisture has led to increased yields compared with last year in the northern and southern Great Plains, the 

upper Great Lakes States, and most of the Pacific Coast States. Producers in California, Nebraska, Louisiana, Montana 

North Dakota, and South Dakota are expecting record high yields. The largest expected yield increase occurred in Texas, 

up 0.90 ton, where producers are trying to replenish their hay stocks after low production levels the last two years. Other 

hay yields are forecast to be lower primarily in the Ohio Valley, the Southeast, and along the Atlantic Coast. The largest

yield reduction from last year occurred in Virginia, down 0.40 ton as hot and dry weather has reduced hay growth. 

Tobacco: United States all tobacco production for 2010 is forecast at 724 million pounds, down 12 percent from 2009. 

Area harvested is forecast at 327,000 acres, 8 percent below last year. Yields for 2010 are expected to average 

2,210 pounds per acre, 112 pounds below 2009.

Flue-cured tobacco production is expected to total 454 million pounds, slightly above the previous forecast but down 

14 percent from 2009. Growers plan to harvest 207,000 acres in 2010, down 8 percent from last year but unchanged from 

the previous forecast. Yields are expected to average 2,194 pounds per acre, up 10 pounds from the July 1 forecast but

152 pounds below last year. Hot weather and lack of rain were having a negative impact on yields on most flue-cured 

tobacco producing States. Growers in North Carolina, the leading flue-cured tobacco State, expect production to total 

361 million pounds, down 14 percent from 2009. In North Carolina, yield is forecast at 2,200 pounds per acre, a decrease 

of 200 pounds from 2009 due to adverse hot weather conditions.

Burley production is expected to total 189 million pounds, 12 percent below last year. Burley growers plan to harvest 

91,300 acres, down 10 percent from 2009. If realized, this will be the lowest burley tobacco acreage on record. Yields are 

expected to average 2,070 pounds per acre, down 39 pounds from last year. Growers in Kentucky, the leading burley 

tobacco State, expect production to total 137 million pounds, down 15 percent from 2009.

Fire-cured tobacco production is expected to total 47.6 million pounds, down 10 percent from the 2009 crop. Growers 

plan to harvest 15,400 acres, down 5 percent from a year ago. The expected average yield is 3,090 pounds per acre, down 
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191 pounds from the previous year. Tennessee growers report dry weather is limiting their irrigation resources and 

affecting the crop. Some producers are prematurely cutting to avoid further deterioration.

Southern Maryland Belt Tobacco production in Pennsylvania is expected to total 5.50 million pounds, up 14 percent from 

2009. A total of 2,200 acres is expected to be harvested, up 5 percent from a year ago. Average yields, at 2,500 pounds per 

acre, are up 200 pounds from last year.

Dark air-cured tobacco is expected to total 16.7 million pounds, down 2 percent from 2009. Growers plan to harvest 

5,900 acres, up 2 percent from last year. Yields are expected to average 2,825 pounds per acre, down 113 pounds from a 

year ago. Kentucky reported contract acreage remains at low levels following last year’s major reduction.

All Cigar type production is expected to total 10.5 million pounds, up 42 percent from last year. Growers of cigar type 

tobacco plan to harvest 5,620 acres, 31 percent above a year ago. Overall, yield is expected to average 1,872 pounds per 

acre, up 144 pounds from 2009. New England growers are reporting a better cigar tobacco crop this year, when compared 

with the two previous seasons.

Sugarbeets: Production of sugarbeets for the 2010 crop year is forecast at 32.4 million tons, up 10 percent from last year 

and 21 percent above 2008. Planted area is estimated at 1.19 million acres, up fractionally from both the June Acreage

report and last year. Producers expect to harvest 1.15 million acres, down 400 acres from the June forecast and down 

2,600 acres from 2009. Expected yield is forecast at 28.3 tons per acre, an increase of 2.6 tons from last year. If realized, 

this will be a record high yield for the United States. Record high yields are also expected in Colorado, Michigan, 

Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

Sugarcane: Production of sugarcane for sugar and seed is forecast at 30.3 million tons, down fractionally from 2009. 

Production increases are expected in Florida and Texas, while decreases are expected in Hawaii and Louisiana. Producers 

intend to harvest 883,200 acres for sugar and seed in 2010, up 19,300 acres from the Acreage report and up 9,300 acres 

from last year. Expected yield is forecast at 34.3 tons per acre, down 0.5 ton from 2009.

Timely rainfall coupled with minimal insect or disease infestation in Florida and Louisiana has provided excellent 

growing conditions throughout the spring and summer months. In Texas, harvested acreage for sugar and seed is expected 

to total 50,000 acres. If realized, this will be a record high for the State. Conversely, producers in Hawaii are expected to 

harvest 17,200 acres for sugar and seed. If realized, this will be a record low for the State.

Prunes and plums: Production in Idaho, Michigan, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 13,400 tons, down 28 percent 

from last year. Oregon’s forecast, at 5,000 tons, is 47 percent below last year. Growers reported that that the cool, wet 

spring weather was detrimental to their crop. Others reported windy and generally poor conditions during bloom and hail 

damage, which led to lower yields and a potentially poor quality crop. Washington’s production is forecast at 4,200 tons, 

down 2 percent from 2009. Washington experienced a cold, late spring this year, with some producers reporting frost 

damage and pollination problems. Idaho production is forecast at 2,400 tons, up 20 percent from last year. Favorable 

weather conditions were beneficial for this season’s excellent prune and plum crop. Michigan production is forecast at 

1,800 tons, down 38 percent from a year ago. The plum crop potential was reduced by a spring frost that came after many 

fruit buds had sprouted.

Hops: Hop production in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 66.1 million pounds for 2010, down 30 percent 

from last year’s 94.7 million pounds. Area strung for harvest, at 31,251 acres, is down 21 percent from 2009. Yield is 

estimated at 2,116 pounds per acre for the Pacific Northwest, 267 pounds less than 2009.

Washington’s yield is forecast at 2,200 pounds per acre for the 2010 crop, 333 pounds less than last year. Oregon’s yield 

is forecast at 1,690 pounds per acre, down 258 pounds from 2009. In Idaho, yields are expected to average 2,120 pounds 

per acre, 177 pounds higher than a year ago, due to excellent conditions this summer.

For Washington and Oregon, weather conditions this spring were cold and wet. Progress is two weeks behind normal with 

reported yields ranging from average to below average for some varieties. Water supplies are reported as mostly adequate. 

Disease pressure has been high for mildews, but minimal for mites.
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Olives: California olive production is forecast at 140,000 tons. If realized, the crop will be three times as large as the 2009 

crop and twice as large as the 2008 crop, however 2008 and 2009 were both poor crop years for California olives. The 

Manzanillo and Sevillano varieties are expected to account for approximately 65 percent and 16 percent of total 

production, respectively. All other varieties account for the remainder. Crop development has lagged one to two weeks 

behind normal due to cool weather during the growing season. Conditions during the critical blooming period were 

generally good.

Peaches: The August 2010 forecast of United States peach production is 1.13 million tons, down less than 1 percent from 

the July 1 forecast but 2 percent above 2009.

South Carolina’s forecast, at 120,000 tons, is unchanged from the July 1 forecast but 60 percent above last season’s crop. 

July showers helped later varieties size and minimal hail damage was reported thus far this summer. Quality remained 

high throughout the season. Harvest is 75 percent complete, 7 percent above the 5-year average. New Jersey’s production 

increased 3 percent from both the July 1 forecast and last season’s estimate. Producers began peach harvest earlier than 

normal. High temperatures accelerated peach maturity with fruit quality and size rated good to excellent.

In Washington, forecasted production, at 16,000 tons, decreased 6 percent from July 1 but is up 10 percent from a year 

ago. Growers in central Washington experienced a cold spring this year. Yakima had its second-wettest May in more than 

100 years. Reports of frost damage were common and some winter damage to trees has also been reported. There were 

also some problems with mildew and peach curl. June and July brought warmer, drier conditions.

Michigan's forecasted production declined 6 percent from a month ago and 20 percent from last season. Early frosts and 

bacterial diseases prevented the crop from reaching its full production potential across the State. Overall, the quality of the 

crop was good. Peach harvest began in mid-July and was 23 percent complete by August 1.

The United States Freestone crop, as of August 1, is forecast at 705,990 tons, down less than 1 percent from last month 

but 11 percent above last year. The California Freestone forecast, which is carried forward from July 1, at 355,000 tons, is 

up 1 percent from 2009. California’s Clingstone forecast, also carried forward from July 1, is 420,000 tons, down 

10 percent from last season.

Apples: The United States apple forecast for the 2010 crop year is 9.48 billion pounds, down 4 percent from last year. 

Poor weather conditions for apple production were reported by growers in the apple estimating States. 

Production in the Western States (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington) is forecast at 

6.20 billion pounds, up 6 percent from last year. Washington production, which makes up 60 percent of the United States 

total, is forecast at 5.65 billion pounds, up 5 percent from last year. Washington experienced a cold, late spring this year. 

California apple production is forecast at 310 million pounds, 17 percent above last year. California growers reported low 

pest and disease pressure, and very good quality. Oregon’s production is forecast at 130 million pounds, unchanged from 

2009. Apples in Oregon typically exhibit an alternate bearing pattern and this year was expected to be up. However, due 

to unfavorable spring weather that has adversely affected crop production, this pattern did not occur this year.

Production in the Eastern States (Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, 

North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia) is forecast at 2.38 billion pounds, 

down 8 percent from last year. The apple crop in New York is forecast at 1.20 billion pounds, down 13 percent from 

2009. Across New York, the crop is about two weeks ahead of average. However, a late May frost reduced the size of the 

crop. Pennsylvania’s forecast, at 488 million pounds, is 4 percent lower than last year. Numerous producers reported frost 

damage, while others were affected by hail. Virginia’s production is forecast at 244 million pounds, slightly below last 

year. Spring conditions were ideal; however, hot and dry weather conditions in the summer affected crop development. 

North Carolina’s crop is forecast at 144 million pounds, up 20 percent from last year’s small crop.

Production in the Central States (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, and 

Wisconsin) is forecast at 893 million pounds, a decrease of 38 percent from 2009. Michigan’s production forecast is 

610 million pounds, down 47 percent from the previous year. The Michigan apple crop was greatly reduced by continual 
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spring frosts. The crop has been variable this year, making thinning decisions difficult. Some apple orchards were 

abandoned this year. Ohio’s forecast is 110 million pounds, down 5 percent from 2009. Below average temperatures were 

predominant at the beginning of the year, and some trees were damaged by frost. However, conditions improved later on 

with plenty of rain. Production in Wisconsin is forecast at 34.9 million pounds, down 20 percent from 2009. Many 

growers reported too much moisture, causing fungus and other diseases in orchards. There were also a few reports of hail 

damage to the crop.

Pears: United States pear production for 2010 is forecast at 854,800 tons, down 11 percent from last year. Bartlett pear 

production for California, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 410,000 tons, 2 percent below the June forecast and 

9 percent less than a year ago. Other pear production in the Pacific Coast States is expected to total 433,000 tons, 

11 percent below last year.

Bartlett production for California is forecast at 185,000 tons, down 5 percent from the June 1 forecast and 8 percent below 

2009. Bartlett's began blooming in March with some areas reporting minor problems due to rain. The cooler than average 

growing season resulted in slightly delayed fruit development and postponed the start of harvest by one to two weeks. The 

delay in development did not have a negative impact on fruit quality. Harvest was ongoing in the Sacramento Valley, 

while Lake and Mendocino counties were close to the start of harvest.

In Washington, Bartlett production is forecast at 170,000 tons, up 3 percent from the June 1 forecast but 9 percent below 

the previous season. Spring conditions in eastern Washington were cooler and wetter than normal. Bartlett growers report 

pollination problems due to cold, windy weather and frost. Irrigation water has been adequate this year. Oregon’s Bartlett 

crop, at 55,000 tons, is down 8 percent from June 1 and 17 percent below 2009.

Other pear production in Washington is forecast at 235,000 tons, 12 percent below a year ago. In Oregon, other pear 

production is forecast at 145,000 tons, down 11 percent from last year. Many growers indicated the cool, wet spring 

negatively impacted fruit size and quantity of the crop.

The pear crop in New York is forecast at 9,000 tons, down 20 percent from last year. Growers experienced an early start 

to the growing season, with warm temperatures in March and April, but a May freeze limited production. Dry weather has 

also negatively impacted the crop.

Most Pennsylvania producers reported pollination problems and a late spring freeze. At 2,800 tons, Pennsylvania’s 

production forecast is down 52 percent from a season ago.

Coffee: Hawaii coffee production is estimated at 8.70 million pounds (parchment basis) for the 2009-2010 season, 

unchanged from the previous year. Puerto Rico coffee production for the 2009-2010 season is estimated at 9.50 million 

pounds (parchment basis), down 29 percent from the previous season. Heavy rain during the flowering stage, insect 

damage, and a labor shortage negatively impacted coffee production.

Grapes: United States grape production is forecast at 7.09 million tons, down 3 percent from last year. California leads 

the United States in grape production with 90 percent of the total. Washington and New York are the next largest 

producing States, with 5 percent and 2 percent, respectively. California’s all grape forecast, at 6.35 million tons, is down 

3 percent from last year. The Washington all grape forecast of 370,000 tons is also down 3 percent from the previous year, 

while New York growers expect to harvest 170,000 tons, 28 percent more than last year.

California’s wine type grape production is expected to total 3.50 million tons, 55 percent of California’s total grape crop. 

The production forecast for wine type varieties is down 6 percent from the 2009 crop. California’s raisin type grape 

production is forecast at 1.95 million tons, 31 percent of California’s total grape crop. The raisin type grape forecast is up 

1 percent from last year. Weather has been mostly favorable for crop development, although cool, wet weather in the 

spring and early summer resulted in some mildew problems. California’s table type grape production is forecast at 

900,000 tons, up 3 percent from the previous year.
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Washington’s wine grape production is forecast at 160,000 tons, up 3 percent from the 2009 crop. If realized, this will be 

Washington’s largest wine grape crop on record, surpassing last year’s record high crop. The juice type grape forecast, at 

210,000 tons, is down 7 percent from last year.

New York’s grape production forecast, at 170,000 tons, is 28 percent higher than last year’s production level. Warm 

weather in March and April led to an early bloom and the crop is currently about two weeks ahead of schedule. As of 

August 1, the crop condition was rated 93 percent good to excellent.

Florida citrus: Seasonally hot and humid weather conditions prevailed in most citrus growing areas during the month of 

July. High temperatures were mainly in the mid to upper 90s, while low temperatures ranged generally from the upper 60s 

to lower 70s. Weekly rainfall totals in most areas varied from one to five inches. In late July, mild drought conditions 

were reported in Indian River and Brevard counties. However, the majority of the upcoming season’s citrus crop is 

responding well to an abundance of sunshine and precipitation. Grapefruit, oranges, tangerines, and tangelos are all 

showing good growth. Caretakers are removing unproductive trees, mowing, and applying herbicides and fertilizer. 

Growers are using both aerial and ground spraying for psyllid control.

California citrus: The navel orange harvest was completed during the first half of July while the Valencia orange harvest 

continued in the Central Valley and along the southern coast. Lemons were picked along the coastal region.

California noncitrus fruits and nuts: The blueberry, blackberry, and strawberry harvests neared completion in the 

San Joaquin Valley. The plum, peach, nectarine, and fig harvests were ongoing. Pruning started in cherry orchards. As the 

grape harvest began in the San Joaquin Valley, leaves and bunches were thinned in vineyards to increase light exposure 

for color and maturity. In the San Joaquin Valley, good sugar levels were reported for raisin grapes. During the first part 

of July, wine grapes continued to develop in Napa County, while sulfur applications were ongoing. However, later in the 

month, cool temperatures slowed their development. Maintenance of orchards, groves, and vineyards continued with 

pruning, pesticide applications, and fertilizer applications as necessary. Irrigation frequency increased as the temperatures

began to rise across the State.

Almond orchards continued to be irrigated and were sprayed to control navel orange worm. In the San Joaquin Valley, 

almond orchards exhibited widespread hull split by the second half of July. Almond growers focused sprays on the control 

of peach twig borers. Mite levels increased slightly in orchards, causing some growers to plan additional miticide sprays. 

Herbicide applications along with codling moth sprays were made in walnut orchards. Weed control was ongoing in nut 

orchards in the Central Valley. Walnuts, pistachios, and pecans showed good size development.
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Statistical Methodology

Survey procedures: Objective yield and farm operator surveys were conducted between July 25 and August 6 to gather 

information on expected yields as of August 1. The objective yield surveys for corn, cotton, soybeans, and wheat were 

conducted in the major producing States that usually account for about 75 percent of the United States production. Farm 

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

plots in selected fields for the objective yield survey. The counts made within each sample plot depend on the crop and the 

maturity of that crop. In all cases, the number of plants is recorded along with other measurements that provide 

information to forecast the number of ears, bolls, pods, or heads and their weight. 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 fruit are harvested 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 interviews. 

Approximately 27,000 producers were interviewed during the survey period and asked questions about probable yield. 

These growers will continue to be surveyed throughout the growing season to provide indications of average yields.

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 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 August 1 forecasts. 

Revision policy: The August 1 production forecast will not be revised; instead, a new forecast will be made each month 

throughout the growing season. End-of-season estimates are made after harvest. At the end of the 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. Estimates of planted acres for 

spring planted crops are subject to revision in the August Crop Production report if conditions altered the planting 

intentions since the mid-year survey. Planted acres may also be revised for cotton, peanuts, and rice in the September 

Crop Production report each year; spring wheat, Durum wheat, barley, and oats only in the Small Grains Annual report at 

the end of September; and all other spring planted crops in the October Crop Production report. Revisions to planted acres 

will only be made when either special survey data, administrative data, such as Farm Service Agency program ―sign up‖ 

data, or remote sensing data are available. Harvested acres may be revised any time a production forecast is made if there 

is strong evidence that the intended harvested area has changed since the last forecast.

Reliability: To assist users in evaluating the reliability of the August 1 production forecast, the ―Root Mean Square 

Error," a statistical measure based on past performance, is computed. The deviation between the August 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. For example, the "Root Mean Square Error" for the August 1 corn for grain production forecast is 

6.0 percent. This means that chances are 2 out of 3 that the current production forecast will not be above or below the final 

estimate by more than 6.0 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not 

exceed 10.3 percent.

Also, shown in the following table is a 20-year record for selected crops of the differences between the August 1 forecast 

and the final estimate. Using corn again as an example, changes between the August 1 forecast and the final estimate 

during the last 20 years have averaged 392 million bushels, ranging from 16 million bushels to 1.09 billion bushels. The 

August 1 forecast has been below the final estimate 12 times and above 8 times. This does not imply that the August 1 

corn forecast this year is likely to understate or overstate final production.
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Reliability of August 1 Crop Production Forecasts

[Based on data for the past twenty years]

Crop Root mean

square error

90 percent

confidence

interval

Difference between forecast

and final estimate

Production Years

Average Smallest Largest Below

final

Above

final

(percent) (percent) (millions) (millions) (millions) (number) (number)

Barley ................................................ bushels

Corn for grain ..................................... bushels

Dry edible beans ....................................... cwt

Oats ................................................... bushels

Rice .......................................................... cwt

Sorghum for grain .............................. bushels

Soybeans for beans ........................... bushels

Upland cotton 1 ..................................... bales

Wheat

 Durum wheat ................................. bushels

 Other spring ................................... bushels

 Winter wheat .................................. bushels

7.7

6.0

8.2

11.1

4.3

9.4

6.6

9.2

9.3

8.8

1.4

13.3

10.3

14.2

19.2

7.5

16.2

11.5

15.9

16.2

15.2

2.3

20

392

2

14

7

35

145

1,310

8

40

17

3

16

(Z)

1

1

2

6

8

(Z)

3

1

69

1,085

4

43

17

108

408

3,921

19

121

38

7

12

13

2

12

10

12

10

9

10

6

13

8

7

18

8

10

8

10

11

10

14

(Z) Less than half of the unit shown.

1 Quantity is in thousands of units.
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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. E-mail inquiries may be sent to nass@nass.usda.gov

Lance Honig, Chief, Crops Branch .......................................................................................................(202) 720-2127

Jacqueline Moore, Head, Field Crops Section ...................................................................................... (202) 720-2127

 Suzanne Avilla – Peanuts, Rice........................................................................................................ (202) 720-7688

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

 Bryan Durham – Hay, Oats.............................................................................................................. (202) 690-3234

 Anthony Prillaman – Corn, Proso Millet, Flaxseed ......................................................................... (202) 720-9526

 Nick Schauer – Wheat, Rye ............................................................................................................. (202) 720-8068

 Julie Schmidt – Crop Weather, Barley, Sugar Crops....................................................................... (202) 720-7621

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

Jorge Garcia-Pratts, Head, Fruits, Vegetables and Special Crops Section............................................(202) 720-2127

 Debbie Flippin – Fresh and Processing Vegetables, Onions, Strawberries......................................(202) 720-2157

 Fred Granja – Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Plums, Prunes, Tobacco ...............................................(202) 720-4288

 Dawn Keen – Floriculture, Maple Syrup, Nursery, Tree Nuts ........................................................(202) 720-4215

 Steve Maliszewski – Citrus, Coffee, Grapes, Tropical Fruits..........................................................(202) 720-5412

 Tierra Mobley – Berries, Cranberries, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes ....................................................(202) 720-4285

 Dan Norris – Austrian Winter Peas, Dry Edible Peas, Lentils, Mints,

 Mushrooms, Peaches, Pears, Wrinkled Seed Peas, Dry Beans ..................................................(202) 720-3250

 Kim Ritchie – Hops..........................................................................................................................(360) 902-1940
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USDA Data Users’ Meeting

Monday October 25, 2010

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The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will be organizing an open forum for data users. 

The purpose will be to provide updates on pending changes in the various statistical and information 

programs and seek comments and input from data users. Other USDA agencies to be represented will 

include the Agricultural Marketing Service, the Economic Research Service, the Foreign Agricultural 

Service, and the World Agricultural Outlook Board. The Foreign Trade Division from the Census 

Bureau will also be included in the meeting. 

For registration details or additional information for the Data Users’ Meeting, see the NASS homepage 

at http://www.nass.usda.gov/meeting/ or contact Marie Jordan (NASS) at 202-690-8141 or at 

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This Data Users’ Meeting precedes an Industry Outlook Meeting that will be held at the same location 

on Tuesday October 26, 2010. The Outlook meeting brings together analysts from various commodity 

sectors to discuss the outlook situation. For registration details or additional information for the Industry

Outlook Meeting, see the Livestock and Marketing Information Center (LMIC) homepage at

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