Cr Pr 2-2 (6-05)

Washington, D.C.

Crop

Production

Released June 10, 2005, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of

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

Winter Wheat Production Down 3 Percent from May

All Orange Production Unchanged

Winter wheat production is forecast at 1.55 billion bushels, down 3 percent from the May 1 forecast but

3 percent above 2004. Based on June 1 conditions, the U.S. yield is forecast at 44.1 bushels per acre, down

1.3 bushels from the previous forecast. Grain area totals 35.1 million acres, unchanged from May 1.

Hard Red production is down 5 percent from a month ago to 960 million bushels. Soft Red is down less than

1 percent from last month and now totals 301 million bushels. White production totals 285 million bushels,

up 1 percent from last month. Of the White production total, 28.6 million bushels are Hard White and

256 million bushels are Soft White. This is the first year that production levels for Hard White and Soft

White are available.

The U.S. all orange June 1 forecast for the 2004-05 season is 9.19 million tons, unchanged from the May 1

forecast but 29 percent below last season's final utilization. Florida's all orange forecast, at 151 million boxes

(6.80 million tons), is unchanged from the previous forecast but 38 percent below the previous season. The

early and midseason forecast in Florida is 79.2 million boxes (3.56 million tons), unchanged from last month

but 37 percent below the previous season. Harvest of the early and midseason varieties is complete, making

this the smallest early-mid-navels crop since the 1989-90 season. Florida’s Valencia forecast is 72.0 million

boxes (3.24 million tons), unchanged from the May forecast but 38 percent below last season's final

utilization. The row count survey conducted June 1-2 indicated 80 percent of the Valencia rows have been

harvested. Due to the abnormally high drop rate this season, it is expected that the rows left to harvest will be

less productive than the initially harvested rows. Arizona, California, and Texas orange production forecasts

are carried over from April.

Florida frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) yield for the 2004-05 season is continued at 1.60 gallons

per box at 42.0 degrees Brix. The early-midseason portion is final at 1.53 gallons per box. The Valencia

portion remains at 1.71 gallons per box. All projections of yield assume that the processing relationship this

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

June 2005 2 NASS, USDA

This report was approved on June 10, 2005.

Acting Secretary of

Agriculture

Charles F. Conner

Agricultural Statistics Board

Chairperson

Rich Allen
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2005 3 NASS, USDA

Contents

Page

Grains & Hay

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

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

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

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

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

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

Noncitrus Fruits & Tree Nuts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Citrus Fruits 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Potatoes & Miscellaneous Crops

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Weather Summary .................................................................... 23
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2005 4 NASS, USDA

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

and United States, 2004 and Forecasted June 1, 2005 1

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004

2005

2004 2005

May 1 Jun 1

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

AR

CA

CO

DE

GA

ID

IL

IN

KS

KY

MD

MI

MS

MO

MT

NE

NY

NC

OH

OK

OR

PA

SC

SD

TN

TX

VA

WA

WI

Oth

 Sts 2

US

620

320

1,700

47

190

700

900

440

8,500

380

145

640

135

930

1,630

1,650

100

460

890

4,700

780

135

180

1,250

280

3,500

180

1,750

225

1,105

34,462

185

265

2,450

47

230

730

600

340

9,600

300

140

640

90

600

2,050

1,700

115

430

810

4,300

840

170

165

1,400

170

3,500

170

1,850

175

1,007

35,069

53.0

85.0

27.0

58.0

45.0

90.0

59.0

62.0

37.0

54.0

59.0

64.0

53.0

52.0

41.0

37.0

53.0

50.0

62.0

35.0

61.0

49.0

44.0

45.0

49.0

31.0

55.0

67.0

56.0

38.5

43.5

48.0

76.0

35.0

58.0

55.0

90.0

59.0

65.0

44.0

57.0

64.0

70.0

49.0

52.0

41.0

45.0

52.0

45.0

66.0

34.0

55.0

53.0

45.0

45.0

48.0

30.0

56.0

68.0

52.0

39.6

45.4

50.0

67.0

32.0

60.0

50.0

91.0

59.0

65.0

40.0

60.0

61.0

70.0

48.0

49.0

41.0

43.0

51.0

45.0

68.0

34.0

58.0

51.0

42.0

47.0

48.0

30.0

57.0

69.0

52.0

39.6

44.1

32,860

27,200

45,900

2,726

8,550

63,000

53,100

27,280

314,500

20,520

8,555

40,960

7,155

48,360

66,830

61,050

5,300

23,000

55,180

164,500

47,580

6,615

7,920

56,250

13,720

108,500

9,900

117,250

12,600

42,573

1,499,434

9,250

17,755

78,400

2,820

11,500

66,430

35,400

22,100

384,000

18,000

8,540

44,800

4,320

29,400

84,050

73,100

5,865

19,350

55,080

146,200

48,720

8,670

6,930

65,800

8,160

105,000

9,690

127,650

9,100

39,891

1,545,971

 1 Beginning in 2005, WI is published individually during the forecast season and WY is included in the Other States total. Other

States totals have been computed to reflect this change. 2 Other States include AL, AZ, FL, IA, LA, MN, NV, NJ, NM, ND, UT, WV, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be

published in the “Small Grains 2005 Summary.”
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2005 5 NASS, USDA

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

and United States, 2004 and Forecasted June 1, 2005 1

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004

2005

2004 2005

May 1 Jun 1

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

AZ

CA

MT

ND

Oth

 Sts 2

US

99

100

545

1,600

19

2,363

80

82

97.0

90.0

33.0

33.0

26.6

38.0

100.0

105.0

100.0

100.0

9,603

9,000

17,985

52,800

505

89,893

8,000

8,200

 1 Area harvested for the U.S. and remaining States will be published in “Acreage” released June 30, 2005. Yield and production

will be published in “Crop Production” released July 12, 2005. 2 For 2004, Other States include MN and SD. For 2005, Other States include ID and SD. Individual State level estimates will be

published in the “Small Grains 2005 Summary.”

Wheat: Production by Class, United States, 2003-2004

and Forecasted June 1, 2005 1 2

Year

Winter

Hard

Red

Soft

Red

Hard

White 3

Soft

White 3

All

White

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

 2003

 2004

 2005

1,070,996

856,211

960,275

380,435

380,305

301,165 28,631 255,900

265,290

262,918

284,531

Spring

Hard Total

Red

Hard

White 3

Soft

White 3

All

White Durum

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

 2003

 2004

 2005

499,674

525,467

31,728

43,451

96,637

89,893

2,344,760

2,158,245

 1 Wheat class estimates are based on the latest available data including both survey and administrative data. The previous

end-of-season class percentages are used throughout the forecast season, except for States where updated information is

available. 2 Spring wheat production by class and total production will be published in “Crop Production” released July 12, 2005. 3 Individual Hard White and Soft White estimates not available prior to 2005.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2005 6 NASS, USDA

Sweet Cherries: Total Production by State, and Total,

2003-2004 and Forecasted June 1, 2005

State

Total Production

2003 2004 2005 1

Tons Tons Tons

 CA

 OR

 WA

 Total

65,600

41,000

118,000

224,600

73,000

43,000

133,000

249,000

45,000

35,000

120,000

200,000

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

WI will be published in the “Cherry Production” report released on June 23, 2005.

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

2003-2004 and Forecasted June 1, 2005

State

Total Production

2003 2004 2005

Tons Tons Tons

CA

 All

 Clingstone 1

 Freestone

GA

SC

Total

949,000

536,000

413,000

55,000

50,000

1,054,000

949,000

539,000

410,000

52,500

70,000

1,071,500

920,000

510,000

410,000

45,000

80,000

1,045,000

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

June 2005 7 NASS, USDA

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

2002-2003, 2003-2004 and Forecasted June 1, 2005 1

Crop and State

Utilized Production

Boxes

Utilized Production

Ton Equivalent

2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05

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

Oranges

 Early, Mid &

 Navel 3

 AZ 4

 CA 4

 FL

 TX 4

 US

 Valencia

 AZ 4

 CA 4

 FL

 TX 4

 US

 All

 AZ 4

 CA 4

 FL

 TX 4

 US

Temples

 FL

Grapefruit

 White Seedless 5

 FL

 Colored Seedless

 FL

 All

 AZ 4

 CA 4

 FL

 TX 4

 US

Tangerines

 AZ 4 6

 CA 4 6

 FL

 US

Lemons 4

 AZ

 CA

 US

Tangelos

 FL

200

42,000

112,000

1,350

155,550

270

20,000

91,000

220

111,490

470

62,000

203,000

1,570

267,040

1,300

16,200

22,500

130

5,600

38,700

5,650

50,080

430

2,800

5,500

8,730

3,000

24,000

27,000

2,350

300

38,000

126,000

1,420

165,720

170

14,000

116,000

230

130,400

470

52,000

242,000

1,650

296,120

1,400

15,900

25,000

140

5,400

40,900

5,700

52,140

690

2,700

6,500

9,890

3,000

18,000

21,000

1,000

240

43,000

79,200

1,750

124,190

190

18,000

72,000

230

90,420

430

61,000

151,200

1,980

214,610

650

3,400

9,400

160

5,400

12,800

6,500

24,860

400

3,000

4,450

7,850

2,400

19,500

21,900

1,550

8

1,575

5,040

57

6,680

10

751

4,095

9

4,865

18

2,326

9,135

66

11,545

59

689

957

4

187

1,646

226

2,063

16

105

261

382

114

912

1,026

105

12

1,426

5,670

60

7,168

6

526

5,220

10

5,762

18

1,952

10,890

70

12,930

63

675

1,063

5

181

1,738

228

2,152

25

101

309

435

114

684

798

45

9

1,613

3,564

74

5,260

7

675

3,240

10

3,932

16

2,288

6,804

84

9,192

29

145

400

5

181

545

260

991

15

113

211

339

91

741

832

70

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

of tangerines in TX. 4 Estimates for current year carried forward from previous forecast. 5 Includes seedy. 6 Includes tangelos and tangors.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2005 8 NASS, USDA

Bartlett Pears: Total Production by State and Total,

2003-2004 and Forecasted June 1, 2005

State

Total Production

2003 2004 2005

Tons Tons Tons

CA

OR

WA

Total

217,000

54,000

185,000

456,000

221,000

62,000

178,000

461,000

200,000

62,000

175,000

437,000

Miscellaneous Fruits, California: Total Production by Crop,

2003-2004 and Forecasted June 1, 2005

Crop

Total Production

2003 2004 2005

Tons Tons Tons

Prunes (Dried Basis) 1

Apricots

181,000

92,500

49,000

94,000

105,000

85,000

 1 2004 revised.

Papayas: Area and Fresh Production, by Month, Hawaii, 2004-2005

Month

Area Fresh Production 1

Total in Crop Harvested

2004 2005

2004 2005 2004 2005

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

Apr

May

2,110

2,100

2,505

2,500

1,160

1,160

1,440

1,440

2,630

2,460

2,500

2,220

 1 Utilized fresh production.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2005 9 NASS, USDA

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

2003-2004 and Forecasted June 1, 2005

State

and

Variety

Area Harvested Strung for Harvest

2003 2004 2005

Acres Acres Acres

ID

 Total 1

OR

 Cascade

 Glacier

 Golding

 Liberty

 Millenium

 Mt. Hood

 Nugget

 Perle

 Sterling

 Willamette

 Other Varieties

 Total

WA

 Ahtanum

 Cascade

 Chelan

 Chinook

 Cluster

 Columbus/Tomahawk

 Galena

 Glacier

 Golding

 Hallertauer

 Horizon

 Millenium

 Mt. Hood

 Northern Brewer

 Nugget

 Palisade

 Perle

 Sterling

 Tillicum

 Willamette

 YCR-5(WarriorTM)

 Zeus

 Other Varieties

 Total

 US

3,429

 -

245

95

 -

 -

217

1,529

450

84

2,224

904

5,748

 -

2,120

180

453

430

2,738

2,856

 -

22

53

135

1,386

32

65

918

 -

104

 -

194

3,645

1,242

2,333

586

19,492

28,669

3,253

91

243

105

 -

264

215

1,286

259

222

2,175

247

5,107

 -

1,422

201

492

449

3,029

3,417

 -

36

46

 -

1,124

39

65

807

 -

47

 -

 -

3,542

793

2,903

970

19,382

27,742

3,277

62

 -

105

 -

295

219

1,363

 -

276

2,273

512

5,105

50

1,183

262

439

463

2,744

3,829

31

37

48

 -

1,115

51

 -

1,062

54

 -

93

 -

4,055

584

3,695

1,012

20,807

29,189

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

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

June 2005 10 NASS, USDA

Sugarbeets: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, Production,

Price, and Value by State and United States, 2003-2004 1

State

Area Planted Area Harvested Yield

2003 2004 2 2003 2004 2 2003 2004 2

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

CA

CO

ID

MI

MN

MT

NE

ND

OH

OR

WA

WY

US

50.8

28.6

208.0

179.0

492.0

51.7

45.3

259.0

2.0

10.0

4.0

35.0

1,365.4

49.4

36.0

195.0

165.0

486.0

53.7

49.8

256.0

1.9

12.9

3.8

36.4

1,345.9

50.1

27.4

207.0

178.0

487.0

51.5

42.4

255.0

1.9

9.8

4.0

33.7

1,347.8

49.1

33.5

192.0

163.0

470.0

52.1

47.5

246.0

1.7

12.6

3.8

35.6

1,306.9

39.1

23.5

29.2

19.1

20.6

25.4

20.3

20.4

24.2

30.7

40.3

22.3

22.8

39.3

25.0

28.7

21.1

20.9

21.7

22.1

19.7

21.8

31.4

37.9

22.8

22.9

Production Price per Ton Value of Production

2003 2004 2 2003 2004 3 2003 2004 3

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

CA

CO

ID

MI

MN

MT

NE

ND

OH

OR

WA

WY

US

1,959

644

6,044

3,400

10,032

1,308

861

5,202

46

301

161

752

30,710

1,930

838

5,510

3,439

9,823

1,131

1,050

4,846

37

396

144

812

29,956

39.50

38.40

35.90

36.70

44.20

43.00

42.30

46.30

36.00

35.90

35.90

41.20

41.40

77,381

24,730

216,980

124,780

443,414

56,244

36,420

240,853

1,656

10,806

5,780

30,982

1,270,026

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

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

“Agricultural Prices” released July 29, 2005. State estimates will be published in “Crop Values” to be released February 2006.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2005 11 NASS, USDA

Sugarcane: Area Harvested, Yield, Production, Price,

and Value by State and United States, 2003-2004

State

Area Harvested Yield 1 Production 1

2003 2004 2 2003 2004 2 2003 2004 2

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

For Sugar

 FL

 HI

 LA

 TX

 US

For Seed

 FL

 HI

 LA

 TX

 US

For Sugar

 and Seed

 FL

 HI

 LA

 TX

 US

419.0

19.9

450.0

41.7

930.6

19.0

1.4

40.0

1.3

61.7

438.0

21.3

490.0

43.0

992.3

385.0

21.8

430.0

42.7

879.5

21.0

1.4

35.0

1.3

58.7

406.0

23.2

465.0

44.0

938.2

39.3

102.0

26.2

39.7

34.3

40.2

37.3

26.2

40.2

31.1

39.3

97.7

26.2

39.7

34.1

34.9

90.8

23.8

37.3

31.0

40.2

33.5

23.8

35.0

30.2

35.2

87.3

23.8

37.3

30.9

16,467

2,030

11,790

1,655

31,942

764

52

1,048

52

1,916

17,231

2,082

12,838

1,707

33,858

13,437

1,979

10,234

1,593

27,243

844

47

833

46

1,770

14,281

2,026

11,067

1,639

29,013

For Sugar For Sugar and Seed

Price per Ton Value of Production Value of Production 3

2003 2004 4 2003 2004 4 2003 2004 4

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

FL

HI

LA

TX

US

31.90

31.70

25.80

30.10

29.50

525,297

64,351

304,182

49,816

943,646

549,669

65,999

331,220

51,381

998,269

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

“Agricultural Prices” released July 29, 2005. State estimates will be published in “Crop Values” to be released February 2006.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2005 12 NASS, USDA

Maple Syrup: Taps, Yield, and Production

by State and United States, 2004-2005 1

State Number of Taps Yield per Tap Production

2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005

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

CT

ME

MA

MI

NH

NY

OH

PA

VT

WI

US

62

1,290

235

370

360

1,345

405

404

2,100

385

6,956

63

1,300

240

390

365

1,420

355

428

2,140

400

7,101

0.177

0.225

0.213

0.216

0.231

0.190

0.193

0.149

0.238

0.260

0.217

0.159

0.204

0.167

0.149

0.156

0.156

0.194

0.143

0.192

0.125

0.175

11

290

50

80

83

255

78

60

500

100

1,507

10

265

40

58

57

222

69

61

410

50

1,242

 1 2004 revised.

Maple Syrup: Price and Value

by State and United States, 2003-2004 1

State

Average Price

per Gallon

Value of

Production

2003 2004 2003 2004

Dollars Dollars 1,000 Dollars 1,000 Dollars

CT

ME

MA

MI

NH

NY

OH

PA

VT

WI

US

48.60

22.50

41.90

31.20

43.00

26.80

35.10

27.40

27.80

29.10

28.30

51.70

19.40

46.30

38.00

35.40

28.20

32.00

29.00

27.30

32.30

28.40

486

6,413

1,550

1,841

2,580

5,628

1,790

1,425

11,676

2,212

35,601

569

5,626

2,315

3,040

2,938

7,191

2,496

1,740

13,650

3,230

42,795

 1 Price and value for 2003 are revised. Price and value for 2005 are not available until June

2006.

Maple Syrup: Season by State, 2004-2005

State

Date Season

Opened 1

Date Season

Closed 2

Average Season

Length 3

2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005

Date Date Date Date Days Days

CT

ME

MA

MI

NH

NY

OH

PA

VT

WI

US

Feb 1

Feb 12

Feb 14

Jan 27

Feb 8

Feb 4

Jan 31

Jan 31

Feb 1

Feb 14

Feb 2

Feb 14

Feb 2

Feb 1

Feb 1

Jan 27

Feb 1

Jan 20

Feb 4

Feb 12

Apr 29

May 4

Apr 24

Apr 29

Apr 28

Apr 28

Apr 10

Apr 29

Apr 30

Apr 30

Apr 15

Apr 29

Apr 19

Apr 28

Apr 23

May 1

Apr 18

Apr 30

Apr 30

Apr 21

33

32

31

26

33

30

29

28

34

25

30

34

23

21

16

21

23

27

28

24

18

24

 1 Approximately the first day that sap began to flow. 2 Approximately the last day that sap flowed. 3 The average number of days that sap flowed.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2005 13 NASS, USDA

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

by State, 2003-2004 1

Type

and

State

Gallons 1/2 Gallons Quarts Pints 1/2 Pints

2003 2004 2003 2004 2003 2004 2003 2004 2003 2004

Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars

Retail

 CT

 ME

 MA

 MI

 NH

 NY

 OH

 PA

 VT

 WI

Wholesale

 CT

 ME

 MA

 MI

 NH

 NY

 OH 2

 PA

 VT

 WI

36.90

35.70

35.00

33.10

34.60

30.20

29.40

28.80

31.70

28.40

31.30

28.50

27.20

27.50

27.60

25.50

24.10

27.20

27.80

27.70

39.10

36.60

34.80

32.70

34.30

32.20

28.70

29.50

31.70

28.60

33.30

29.00

29.20

25.70

27.70

25.60

26.80

26.00

28.40

26.00

21.00

19.20

20.10

18.60

20.10

17.80

17.40

17.50

18.70

15.30

16.70

16.90

16.80

14.90

17.00

14.70

15.80

15.70

17.10

15.20

22.20

19.90

19.70

19.10

19.50

17.80

17.60

17.10

18.50

16.10

16.40

15.90

16.60

16.70

16.60

16.70

14.20

14.20

16.40

15.20

12.30

11.00

12.10

10.10

11.80

10.40

10.20

10.00

11.50

8.30

9.00

8.30

9.20

8.50

9.60

8.00

9.00

8.30

9.60

8.30

13.50

10.60

11.70

10.60

11.20

10.50

10.40

10.00

11.40

8.70

9.00

8.60

9.00

8.70

9.60

7.80

8.00

8.20

9.40

8.30

7.50

7.10

7.50

6.10

7.20

6.50

7.10

6.00

7.10

4.95

5.30

4.90

5.60

4.80

5.50

4.80

4.70

4.80

5.80

4.50

8.40

6.50

7.00

6.20

7.00

6.50

6.50

6.00

7.10

5.30

5.30

4.70

5.50

5.00

5.30

4.90

4.80

5.00

5.60

5.40

4.70

4.90

5.00

4.40

4.20

4.30

4.30

3.80

4.60

3.15

3.00

2.90

3.40

3.70

3.40

3.00

2.90

3.60

2.85

5.20

4.40

4.00

3.90

4.10

3.90

4.50

3.90

4.60

3.50

3.50

3.30

3.40

3.20

3.10

3.00

3.30

3.50

3.50

3.00

Bulk All Grades Bulk All Grades All Sales

2003 2004 2003 2004 2003 2004

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

Bulk

 CT 2

 ME

 MA

 MI

 NH

 NY

 OH

 PA

 VT

 WI

1.60

1.30

1.90

1.40

1.30

1.60

1.05

1.60

1.50

1.10

1.60

1.50

1.75

1.40

1.40

1.55

1.35

1.60

1.50

17.60

14.30

20.90

15.40

14.50

17.80

11.60

17.60

16.60

12.10

17.60

16.50

19.20

15.40

15.30

17.20

15.00

17.60

16.50

48.60

22.50

41.90

31.20

43.00

26.80

35.10

27.40

27.80

29.10

51.70

19.40

46.30

38.00

35.40

28.20

32.00

29.00

27.30

32.30

 1 Prices for 2003 are revised. Prices for 2005 are not available until June 2006. 2 Data not published to avoid disclosure of individual operations.

Maple Syrup: Percent of Sales by Type and State, 2003-2004

State

Retail Wholesale Bulk

2003 2004 2003 2004 2003 2004

Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent

CT

ME

MA

MI

NH

NY

OH

PA

VT

WI

70

10

60

44

70

37

72

43

30

38

85

3

55

60

50

50

61

55

30

42

20

5

30

44

10

24

11

18

10

22

10

2

30

23

25

19

14

11

10

16

10

85

10

12

20

39

17

39

60

40

5

95

15

17

25

31

25

34

60

42
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2005 14 NASS, USDA

Sweet Potatoes: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield,

and Production by State and United States, 2003-2004 1

State

Area Planted Area Harvested

2003 2004 2003 2004

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

AL

CA

LA

MS

NJ

NC

SC

TX

VA

US

2.7

10.7

19.0

14.0

1.1

43.0

1.4

3.4

0.5

95.8

2.8

11.5

16.0

16.0

1.2

45.0

1.0

3.0

0.4

96.9

2.5

10.7

18.0

13.6

1.1

42.0

1.0

3.2

0.5

92.6

2.3

11.5

15.5

15.3

1.2

43.0

0.8

2.8

0.4

92.8

Yield Production

2003 2004 2003 2004

Cwt Cwt 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt

AL

CA

LA

MS

NJ

NC

SC

TX

VA

US

190

300

175

175

125

140

150

140

120

172

165

280

150

170

140

160

120

140

125

174

475

3,210

3,150

2,380

138

5,880

150

448

60

15,891

380

3,220

2,325

2,601

168

6,880

96

392

50

16,112

 1 2004 revised.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2005 15 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2004-2005

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop

Area Planted Area Harvested

2004 2005 2004 2005

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

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain 2

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain 2

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

4,527.0

80,930.0

4,085.0

710.0

3,347.0

1,380.0

7,486.0

59,674.0

43,350.0

2,561.0

13,763.0

865.0

523.0

73.0

1,430.0

8.7

175.0

75,208.0

1,873.0

13,658.6

13,409.0

249.6

1,345.9

30.5

1,354.3

530.0

345.0

1,193.4

18.7

76.5

58.5

1,039.7

96.9

3,974.0

81,413.0

4,267.0

3,358.0

7,400.0

58,592.0

41,613.0

2,608.0

14,371.0

1,047.0

919.0

1,597.0

73,910.0

2,750.0

13,815.0

13,540.0

275.0

1,299.0

1,663.5

20.0

65.7

94.9

4,021.0

73,632.0

6,103.0

61,916.0

21,707.0

40,209.0

1,792.0

595.0

3,325.0

320.0

6,517.0

352.0

49,999.0

34,462.0

2,363.0

13,174.0

828.0

516.0

68.7

1,394.0

7.8

159.0

73,958.0

1,711.0

13,057.0

12,809.0

248.0

1,306.9

938.2

408.0

21.5

1,219.3

507.8

329.0

5.8

0.2

27.7

77.7

1,167.5

18.5

72.2

54.0

1,022.8

15.1

92.8

0.4

62,940.0

35,069.0

319.9

29.2

19.8

64.4

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

full 2005 crop year. 2 Area planted for all purposes. 3 Area is total acres in crop, not harvested acreage.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2005 16 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2004-2005

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop Unit

Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005

1,000 1,000

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice 2

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed 3

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 2

 Upland 2

 Amer-Pima 2

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas 2

 Dry Edible Beans 2

 Dry Edible Peas 2

 Lentils 2

 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

Bu

“

Ton

“

“

“

Bu

“

Cwt

Bu

“

Ton

Bu

“

“

“

Lb

Ton

Bu

Lb

“

“

“

Bu

Lb

Bale

“

“

Ton

“

Lb

Cwt

“

“

“

“

Lb

“

“

“

Cwt

“

“

“

“

Lb

Cwt

Lb

69.4

160.4

17.6

2.55

3.47

2.05

64.7

25.3

6,942

26.9

69.8

13.5

43.2

43.5

38.0

43.2

1,618

20.3

819

3,057

1,394

1,105

42.5

1,197

855

843

1,443

22.9

30.9

2,155

1,228

1,460

2,249

1,271

1,220

40,000

1,990

92

391

260

314

341

401

116

174

44.1

256

281

279,253

11,807,217

107,336

157,774

75,383

82,391

115,935

15,065

230,818

8,615

454,899

4,763

2,158,245

1,499,434

89,893

568,918

1,339,530

8,242.1

10,471

56,290

4,261,700

10,875

175,765

3,140,996

2,047,863

23,250.7

22,505.1

745.6

29,956

29,013

879,227

264

17,799

11,419

4,182

899

7,100

6,000

55,203.9

7,146

455,933

4,818

22,663

18,429

410,023

1,746

16,112

5,200

1,545,971

5,066

18,099

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

full 2005 crop year. 2 Yield in pounds. 3 Yield is not estimated.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2005 17 NASS, USDA

Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 2003-2005

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop Unit

Production

2003 2004 2005

1,000 1,000 1,000

Citrus 2

 Grapefruit

 Lemons

 Oranges

 Tangelos (FL)

 Tangerines

 Temples (FL)

Noncitrus

 Apples

 Apricots

 Bananas (HI) 3

 Grapes

 Olives (CA)

 Papayas (HI)

 Peaches

 Pears

 Prunes, Dried (CA)

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA)

Nuts & Misc.

 Almonds (CA)

 Hazelnuts (OR)

 Pecans

 Walnuts (CA)

 Maple Syrup

Ton

“

“

“

“

“

1,000 Lbs

Ton

Ton

Ton

“

Lbs

Ton

Ton

“

“

Lb

Ton

Lb

Ton

Gal

2,063

1,026

11,545

105

382

59

8,713.1

97.6

22,500.0

6,552.5

118.0

42,600.0

1,259.5

928.1

181.0

16.3

1,040,000

37.9

282,100

326.0

1,260

2,152

798

12,930

45

435

63

10,078.3

100.7

5,972.5

104.0

35,800.0

1,279.1

893.3

49.0

24.9

1,010,000

37.0

181,000

325.0

1,507

991

832

9,192

70

339

29

105.0

850,000

1,242

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

full 2005 crop year, except citrus which is for the 2004-05 season. 2 Production years are 2002-2003, 2003-2004, and 2004-2005. 3 2004 not published to avoid disclosure of individual operations.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2005 18 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2004-2005

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Area Planted Area Harvested

2004 2005 2004 2005

Hectares Hectares Hectares Hectares

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain 2

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All 3

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain 2

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All 3

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 3

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All 3

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 4

1,832,030

32,751,560

1,653,160

287,330

1,354,500

558,470

3,029,510

24,149,470

17,543,310

1,036,410

5,569,750

350,060

211,650

29,540

578,710

3,520

70,820

30,435,930

757,980

5,527,500

5,426,490

101,010

544,670

12,340

548,070

214,490

139,620

482,960

7,570

30,960

23,670

420,760

39,210

1,608,240

32,947,030

1,726,810

1,358,950

2,994,710

23,711,600

16,840,360

1,055,430

5,815,800

423,710

371,910

646,290

29,910,640

1,112,900

5,590,790

5,479,500

111,290

525,690

673,200

8,090

26,590

38,410

1,627,260

29,798,130

2,469,820

25,056,790

8,784,610

16,272,180

725,200

240,790

1,345,590

129,500

2,637,360

142,450

20,234,100

13,946,430

956,280

5,331,390

335,080

208,820

27,800

564,140

3,160

64,350

29,930,060

692,420

5,284,040

5,183,670

100,360

528,890

379,680

165,130

8,700

493,440

205,500

133,140

2,350

60

11,230

31,440

472,480

7,490

29,220

21,850

413,920

6,110

37,560

150

25,471,190

14,192,070

129,440

11,810

8,010

26,060

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

full 2005 crop year. 2 Area planted for all purposes. 3 Total may not add due to rounding. 4 Area is total hectares in crop, not harvested hectares.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2005 19 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2004-2005

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005

Metric Tons Metric Tons Metric Tons Metric Tons

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All 2

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All 2

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed 3

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 2

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All 2

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

3.74

10.06

39.43

5.71

7.78

4.59

2.32

1.42

7.78

1.69

4.38

30.33

2.90

2.93

2.56

2.90

1.81

1.27

0.92

3.43

1.56

1.24

2.86

1.34

0.96

0.95

1.62

51.38

69.32

2.42

1.38

1.64

2.52

1.42

1.37

44.83

2.23

0.10

43.77

29.19

35.18

38.25

44.93

0.13

19.46

2.96

28.68

31.50

6,080,020

299,917,130

97,373,580

143,130,170

68,386,310

74,743,860

1,682,790

341,670

10,469,730

218,830

11,554,970

4,320,920

58,737,800

40,807,910

2,446,490

15,483,410

607,600

7,477,110

265,980

25,530

1,933,070

4,930

79,730

85,483,900

928,900

5,062,240

4,899,910

162,340

27,175,630

26,320,150

398,810

11,970

807,350

517,960

189,690

40,780

3,220

2,720

25,040

3,240

20,680,770

218,540

1,027,980

835,930

18,598,330

790

730,830

2,360

42,074,440

229,790

820,960

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

full 2005 crop year. 2 Production may not add due to rounding. 3 Yield is not estimated.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 2005 20 NASS, USDA

Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 2003-2005

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Production

2003 2004 2005

Metric tons Metric tons Metric tons

Citrus 2

 Grapefruit

 Lemons

 Oranges

 Tangelos (FL)

 Tangerines

 Temples (FL)

Noncitrus

 Apples

 Apricots

 Bananas (HI) 3

 Grapes

 Olives (CA)

 Papayas (HI)

 Peaches

 Pears

 Prunes, Dried (CA)

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA)

Nuts & Misc.

 Almonds (CA)

 Hazelnuts (OR)

 Pecans

 Walnuts (CA)

 Maple Syrup

1,871,520

930,770

10,473,450

95,250

346,540

53,520

3,952,200

88,520

10,210

5,944,360

107,050

19,320

1,142,600

841,910

164,200

14,790

471,740

34,380

127,960

295,740

6,300

1,952,260

723,930

11,729,900

40,820

394,630

57,150

4,571,440

91,380

5,418,160

94,350

16,240

1,160,390

810,350

44,450

22,590

458,130

33,570

82,100

294,840

7,530

899,020

754,780

8,338,840

63,500

307,540

26,310

95,250

385,550

6,210

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

full 2005 crop year, except citrus which is for the 2004-05 season. 2 Production years are 2002-03, 2003-04, and 2004-05. 3 2004 not published to avoid disclosure of individual operations.
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May Weather Summary

The Northwest’s miracle spring continued through the end of May. Frequent showers maintained favorable

topsoil moisture levels for Northwestern winter wheat and spring-sown crops, in spite of lingering long-term

hydrological drought. Farther south, however, showery, occasionally cool weather in California slowed

fieldwork and crop development. Elsewhere west of the Rockies, seasonably dry weather arrived in much of

the Southwest, where a brief May heat wave induced snow-melt flooding downstream of abundant highelevation snowpacks. Farther east, highly variable conditions developed across the Plains and Midwest. On

the northern Plains, showery weather aided winter wheat and spring-sown small grains, although cool weather

slowed crop development. Pockets of dryness on the central and southern Plains contributed to increased

crop stress, although late-month thunderstorms stabilized crop conditions. In the Corn Belt, generally

favorable moisture reserves in the upper Midwest contrasted with developing drought in the middle

Mississippi Valley and parts of the Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, extremely dry conditions stressed

pastures and dryland summer crops in the Mid-South, including the northern Delta and the Missouri

Bootheel. Dryness was also a concern in parts of the western and central Gulf Coast States. Elsewhere, wet

weather in much of the Atlantic Coastal Plain contrasted with drier-than-normal conditions farther inland. 

Dry weather in the northern Mid-Atlantic region followed major flooding in early April.

Near- to slightly above-normal May temperatures across the central and southern Plains and the West

contrasted with cooler-than-normal weather in the North and East. In the northern and eastern Corn Belt,

monthly temperatures averaged as much as 5 degrees F below normal.

May Crop Summary

Temperatures were above normal along the Pacific Coast, in the Southwest, and in parts of the central and

southern Great Plains, while below-normal temperatures prevailed elsewhere. Though temperatures averaged

over 2 degrees Fahrenheit below normal across much of the Corn Belt, emergence of summer crops in the

region was not adversely affected. Summer crop conditions from the middle Mississippi Valley through the

eastern Corn Belt declined late in the month as dry weather depleted soil moisture. Mostly dry conditions in

the central Great Plains early in the month caused sharp declines in winter wheat condition, with showers late

in the month providing little or no improvement. In the Southeast, excessive wetness early in the month gave

way to dry conditions through the remainder of the month, allowing cotton and peanut planting to progress

steadily. Heavy rainfall in the Pacific Northwest helped replenish soil moisture, while above-normal

temperatures in the region were favorable for winter wheat heading.

With drier-than-normal conditions in most growing areas, corn planting continued to outpace the 5-year

average. By May 22, planting was 95 percent complete, the same as last year but 7 percentage points ahead

of normal. At that time, planting progress was ahead of normal in all States, except Colorado, Minnesota, and

Texas, and was nearly complete across the central Corn Belt and central and southern Great Plains. On

May 8, just 23 percent of the crop had emerged, compared with 34 percent last year and 26 percent for the

5-year average. The crop emerged rapidly during the month, reaching 85 percent complete on May 29, four

points behind last year but 5 points ahead of normal.

Sorghum planting progressed behind the normal pace during the month, reaching just 51 percent complete on

May 29. Planting was nearly complete, at 99 percent, in Arkansas, but just one-fourth of New Mexico’s

acreage had been planted. Illinois and Missouri growers were well ahead of their normal planting pace, but in

the two largest producing States, Kansas and Texas, progress trailed the normal pace by 9 and 8 points,

respectively.

The Nation’s oat crop was planted ahead of normal. By midmonth, 96 percent of the acreage had been

planted, 1 point ahead of last year and 8 points ahead of normal, with all States at or ahead of their normal

pace. Emergence of the crop also advanced ahead of the 5-year average pace. By month’s end, 95 percent of

the crop was emerged, compared with 93 percent last year and 91 percent for the normal. The crop was

completely emerged in Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas and within 10 points of completion everywhere except

North Dakota. Emergence was at or ahead of the normal pace in all States.

Barley planting advanced from 52 percent complete on May 1 to 96 percent complete at month’s end, keeping

ahead of the normal pace throughout the month. Growers in the Pacific Northwest trailed behind normal

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Meanwhile, emergence of the crop began the month behind the normal pace but accelerated during May to

finish the month at 85 percent complete, the same as last year but 7 points ahead of normal. At that time, only

Idaho’s crop trailed the normal emergence pace.

On May 1, thirty percent of the winter wheat crop was headed, 6 points behind last year and 1 point behind

normal. By month’s end, however, progress had reached the normal pace of 81 percent complete but still

trailed last year’s pace by 5 points. Heading was well ahead of normal in the Pacific Northwest, where warm,

moist weather favored development. In the eastern Corn Belt, however, heading lagged behind normal due to

cool weather. In the Great Plains, heading progressed at a near-normal pace. Condition of the crop declined

throughout the month as freezes, dry weather, and hailstorms took their toll on the crop.

The spring wheat crop progressed ahead of normal throughout the month. By May 29, growers had planted

97 percent of their acreage, 2 points ahead of last year and 3 points ahead of normal. At that time, emergence

was 88 percent complete, compared with 86 percent last year and 78 percent for the 5-year average. Both

planting and emergence were ahead of normal in all States, except Idaho, where persistent precipitation early

in the season hindered fieldwork.

Rice planting progressed at a near-normal pace during the month. By May 29, ninety-seven percent of the

acreage had been planted, the same as last year and the 5-year average. Planting was complete in Missouri

and Texas and within 1 point of completion across the Delta. In California, however, where wet weather

earlier in the year hindered planting, progress trailed behind normal throughout the month, ending the month

at just 85 percent complete, 7 points behind normal. Emergence of the crop began the month at 36 percent

complete, 5 points behind normal, but accelerated during the month to finish close to normal. At month’s

end, 86 percent of the crop had emerged, 4 points behind last year and 1 point behind normal.

Soybean growers planted nearly three-fourths of their acreage during the month, advancing from 8 percent

complete on May 1 to 81 percent complete on May 29. Early in the month, planting was most active in the

Corn Belt, while planting in the Great Plains accelerated after midmonth. At month’s end, planting was

5 points ahead of last year and 10 points ahead of normal nationwide. All States, except Louisiana,

Minnesota, and the Dakotas, were ahead of their normal planting pace. Meanwhile, emergence was

11 percent complete at midmonth, 3 points behind normal, but advanced to 50 percent complete, 5 points

ahead of normal, by the end of the month. Progress was ahead of normal in the eastern Corn Belt and Ohio

and Tennessee River Valleys but behind normal in the western Corn Belt and northern Great Plains.

Sunflower seeding was 40 percent complete on May 29, five points ahead of last year but the same as the

5-year average. Planting was most advanced in North Dakota, at 56 percent complete, but was just 15 percent

complete in South Dakota.

Early in the month, peanut planting was hindered in the Southeast by lingering wet conditions from heavy

rainfall in late April. On May 8, just 11 percent of the acreage had been planted nationwide, 13 points behind

normal. At that time, planting progress was at the normal pace in Oklahoma, but behind normal in all other

States by as much as 23 points in Virginia. As drier conditions prevailed through most of the month, planting

accelerated in the Southeast but continued to trail the normal pace in most States. By month’s end, 83 percent

of the acreage had been planted, 5 points behind last year and 3 points behind the 5-year average.

Excessive soil moisture in the Southeast and a lack of soil moisture in the Great Plains hindered cotton

planting early in the month. At midmonth, 55 percent of the acreage had been planted, compared with

57 percent for last year and the 5-year average. At that time, progress trailed the normal pace by 18 points in

Georgia and 21 points in Oklahoma. By month’s end, planting had accelerated in the Southeast under drier

conditions. Nationwide, 83 percent of the acreage was planted, 1 point behind last year but 2 points ahead of

normal. Planting progressed rapidly in Georgia after midmonth, advancing 44 points in 2 weeks, but

remained slightly behind the normal pace. In Oklahoma and Kansas, heavy rainfall in the latter half of the

month provided adequate moisture for planting but hampered fieldwork, and both States remained well

behind their normal planting pace. Progress was ahead of the normal pace in all other States, with Texas

growers planting one-fourth of their acreage during the final week of May.

Sugarbeet planting was 98 percent complete on May 8, two points ahead of last year and 19 points ahead of

normal. Idaho and Michigan growers had finished planting their crop, while producers in Minnesota and

North Dakota were 97 percent complete. Progress was ahead of normal in all States.
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Winter Wheat: Production is forecast at 1.55 billion bushels, down 3 percent from the May 1 forecast but

up 3 percent from 2004. Based on June 1 conditions, the U.S. yield is forecast at 44.1 bushels per acre, down

1.3 bushels from the previous forecast. Grain area totals 35.1 million acres, unchanged from last month. As

of May 29, heading had reached 81 percent in the 18 major States, equal to the 5-year average. Progress

trailed the average during most of May due primarily to below average temperatures. Harvest was underway

in the southern-most portions of the growing area.

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

Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas) are above last year’s final counts, except in Oklahoma. Indicated

head weights are below last year’s levels in all 6 States. Condition ratings declined across the region during

May due to limited precipitation. The greatest impact on yield since May 1 was seen in Colorado, Kansas,

and Nebraska where yields declined 3, 4, and 2 bushels, respectively. Expectations improved in South

Dakota where growers now anticipate a record high crop for both yield and production.

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

and Ohio) are above last year’s final counts in Illinois and Ohio, but lower in Missouri. Indicated head

weights are above last year in Missouri and Ohio, but below in Illinois. Cooler than normal temperatures

during May slowed crop development across the SRW growing area. Overall, yield expectations remain

good, with mostly minor changes from last month.

The Pacific Northwest States (Idaho, Oregon, and Washington) received much needed rainfall during May,

improving yield prospects. Forecasted head counts from the objective yield survey in Washington are well

above average and last year’s final counts. The Idaho yield is now forecast at a record high level.

Durum Wheat: Production of Durum wheat in Arizona and California is forecast at a collective 16.2 million

bushels, down 2 percent from May 1 and 13 percent below their 2004 total of 18.6 million. Harvest is

underway in both States. Very few disease or insect problems have been reported.

Peaches: The 2005 peach crop in California, Georgia, and South Carolina is forecast at 1.05 million tons,

down 2 percent from 2004 and 1 percent below two years ago.

The California Clingstone crop is forecast at 510,000 tons, unchanged from the May 1 forecast but 5 percent

below 2004. The State experienced ideal weather conditions during the bloom period. Full bloom was about

a week ahead of last year. Harvest is expected to be delayed from the previous season due to cooler than

average temperatures experienced during April. Set is expected to be lighter than a year ago but fruit size is

excellent throughout the State. Harvest is expected to begin the last week of June.

The California Freestone crop is forecast at 410,000 tons, unchanged from both the May 1 forecast and the

2004 crop. The Freestone crop benefitted from an adequate number of chilling hours this season. Although

cool weather delayed bloom, cool temperatures during the spring allowed the fruit to size better than last

year’s crop. Harvest of Spring Snow, Crimson Lady, Brittney Lane, and Crown Princess varieties is active. 

Quality is reported to be very good.

The South Carolina peach crop is forecast at 80,000 tons, up 14 percent from last year and 60 percent above

2003. Weather conditions have been extremely favorable during the growing season. Precipitation has been

below normal this spring; however, cooler than normal daytime temperatures have prevented soil moisture

levels from being short. Night time temperatures have been below normal. However, there have been no

damaging freezes reported. 

Georgia’s peach crop is forecast at 45,000 tons, down 14 percent from 2004 and 18 percent below 2003. The

majority of this decline was caused by last year’s hurricanes that uprooted many trees in central Georgia. This

season, an unusually cool spring delayed peach maturity. However, recent warm temperatures have been

ideal for peach production. High quality peaches with good size and unusually sweet taste are expected. 

Harvest in the southern part of the State began in early May, with the major production area of Central

Georgia well underway by the end of the month. As of May 29, harvest was 14 percent complete Statewide.

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

437,000 tons, down 5 percent from last year and 4 percent below 2003.
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Production in California is forecast at 200,000 tons, down 10 percent from last season and 8 percent below

two years ago. The Bartlett crop is down this season due to untimely rains during the growing season. The

late season rains have caused some fruit to be unmarketable.

In Oregon, growers expect to harvest 62,000 tons, unchanged from last year but 15 percent above 2003. The

first bloom of Bartlett’s in the mid-Columbia area during February and March was early this year due to

unseasonably warm temperatures. Pollination during bloom was not ideal, although growers are currently

hand thinning their trees.

Washington’s Bartlett crop is forecast at 175,000 tons, down 2 percent from 2004 and 5 percent below two

years ago. Spring started with temperatures varying from 10 degrees above normal to 10 degrees below

normal. Some scattered damage was reported due to freezing temperatures and hail. Some areas of the State

reported lighter fruit set due to frost and poor weather conditions during pollination in April. Lack of

precipitation is a concern this year although rains in April and early May have helped. Many parts of the

State will be short on irrigation water this year. Producers have reported tearing out undesirable trees and

watering just enough to keep trees alive.

Sweet Cherries: The 2005 sweet cherry production for California, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at

200,000 tons, down 20 percent from 2004 and 11 percent below 2003. Washington’s 2005 production is

forecast at 120,000 tons, down 10 percent from last year. Washington’s cherry crop experienced poor

weather during bloom that hindered bee activity and pollination. Frost during April was a problem for some

producers. Fruit set is reported to be lighter than last year as many growers are reporting smaller fruit clusters

that could indicate fruit sizing will be larger. The California crop, at 45,000 tons, is down 38 percent from

2004. A series of heavy, late-season storms caused problems for this year’s cherry crop. The rains hit at the

peak harvesting time for cherries in the southern San Joaquin Valley and the excess moisture caused some

splitting and cracking. Sweet cherry production in Oregon is forecasted to be 35,000 tons, down 19 percent

from last year’s crop. Weather during bloom was unfavorable and set was lighter than last year. Early variety

harvest should begin in about one week.

Prunes: California’s 2005 prune production is forecast at 105,000 dried tons, up 114 percent from last year’s

record low crop of 49,000 tons but 42 percent below 2003. The 2005 crop suffered from high temperatures

during bloom in March. Hail damage was reported in some areas. However, this year’s crop is expected to

be better than last year’s crop, which is the smallest on record since official estimates began in 1920.

Apricots: California’s 2005 production is forecast at 85,000 tons, down 10 percent from the 2004 crop and

8 percent less than 2003. Bloom occurred when most growing areas had dry weather. Bloom was heavy, but

growers reported heavy fruit drop by mid-March, producing an average sized crop. Cool spring temperatures

slowed fruit development and harvest began at the end of April. Generally, fruit was sizing out well.

Florida Citrus: Florida’s weather in May in the citrus areas was moderate with most daytime temperatures

in the 80's with high humidity levels. Lows at night were in the 60's and 70's, somewhat normal for this time

of year. Dry conditions were the general rule with only several days of rainfall. However, late in the month a

low pressure system moved across the State bringing moderate rainfall. This pattern extended into the first of

June. Harvest was virtually halted and processing plants were forced to temporarily shut down. Groves and

trees are generally in good condition with small fruit for next season beginning to develop.

Early-midseason harvest is complete. Weekly Valencia orange harvest was only at 5.5 million boxes or below

during the middle of May. Grapefruit harvest for fresh shipments decreased during the month as export

shipments came to an end for the season. Harvest for processing declined during the month with harvest

mostly complete by the end of the month. Honey tangerine and Temple harvests are complete.

California Citrus: A few citrus packers continued to pack navel oranges but the season was rapidly coming

to a close. Valencia orange harvest continued with good maturity and quality. Some groves with larger size

fruit were being picked, allowing groves with smaller fruit to size and be picked later into the season. 

Grapefruit were harvested in the Southern Coastal area and the Coachella Valley. Citrus growers were

monitoring their groves and spraying for cutworms, thrips, and red mites. Citrus bloom came to an end

during May.
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California Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts: Fruit thinning and weed control activities continued in most tree

fruit orchards during May. Grape, tree fruit, and nut growers continued their seasonal cycle of irrigation and

cultivation. Table grape vines in the San Joaquin Valley were suckered and bloom sprayed to increase berry

size. Grape canes continued to push and growers applied fungicides to vines for fungus and mildew control. 

Many almond growers were applying pesticides and fungicides in their orchards, while walnut growers treated

their orchards for blight and codling moth. Almond growers are reporting a lighter crop than last year but

larger nut size. Harvesting of stone fruit began slowly the second week of the month due to unfavorable

weather conditions. However, picking and packing increased towards month’s end with the arrival of warmer

temperatures and increased fruit maturity. Stone fruit varieties harvested included Earlicot and Flavorella

apricots, Ranier and Bing cherries, Super Rich and Sugar Snow peaches, Golden Sweet apriums, Red Beaut

plums, Flavorosa pluots, and Zee Fire and Red Roy nectarines. Excellent demand and prices were reported

by cherry growers, but rainy spring weather resulted in a high percentage of split fruit in most producing

areas. Pomegranates were in full bloom by the end of May. There was severe hail damage in a small area of

Yuba county the last week of the month. Blueberry and strawberry harvesting continued. Blueberry growers

are experiencing a good harvest with very good sized fruit, however the recent rains caused some minor fruit

splitting. Boysenberry and blackberry harvest began, while olive and avocado trees continued to bloom.

Grapefruit: The U.S. grapefruit forecast is 991,000 tons, down 1 percent from the previous forecast and

54 percent below last season's final utilization. Florida's grapefruit forecast, at 12.8 million boxes

(545,000 tons), is down 2 percent from May and 69 percent below last season's final utilization. Harvest is

virtually complete. The white grapefruit forecast is 3.40 million boxes (145,000 tons), down 3 percent from

May and 79 percent below last season. The colored grapefruit forecast, at 9.40 million boxes (400,000 tons),

is down 1 percent from May 1 and 62 percent below last season's final utilization. Results of the row count

survey indicate almost 10 percent of white and 7 percent colored grapefruit rows remain to be harvested. It is

expected that some colored grapefruit will continue to be picked for fresh squeezed juice, while the remaining

white grapefruit are not expected to be harvested. Arizona, California, and Texas forecasts are carried

forward from April.

Tangerines: The 2004-05 U.S. tangerine crop forecast is 339,000 tons, unchanged from the previous

forecast but 22 percent below last season's final utilization of 435,000 tons. Florida's tangerine crop, at

4.45 million boxes (211,000 tons), is unchanged from the previous forecast but 32 percent below last season's

utilization of 6.50 million boxes. Harvest of all tangerine varieties is complete. Arizona and California

tangerine forecasts are carried forward from April.

Tangelos: Florida’s 2004-05 tangelo forecast is final at 1.55 million boxes (70,000 tons), unchanged from

May but 55 percent more than last season’s utilized production. Tangelos harvest is complete.

Temples: Florida’s Temple forecast is final at 650,000 boxes (29,000 tons) for the 2004-05 season,

unchanged from last month but 54 percent below last season’s final utilization of 1.40 million boxes. Temple

harvest is complete. This season’s crop is the smallest since the 1953-54 season, when Temple estimates

began.

Papayas: Hawaii fresh papaya utilization is estimated at 2.22 million pounds for May, 11 percent lower than

last month and 10 percent less than a year ago. Decline is mostly the result of irregular rainfall during spring

months, which affected papaya bloom and fruit maturation. Area in crop totaled 2,500 acres, virtually

unchanged from last month but 19 percent higher than May 2004. Harvested area totaled 1,440 acres,

unchanged from last month but 24 percent higher than a year ago. The weather conditions were mixed during

May with very light rainfall and sunny periods over major producing areas.

Hops: Area strung for harvest in 2005 for Washington, Oregon, and Idaho is forecast at 29,189 acres,

5 percent more than the 2004 crop of 27,742 acres, and 2 percent more than the 2003 crop of 28,669 acres. 

Washington, with 20,807 acres for harvest, accounts for 71 percent of the U.S. total acreage, 1,425 acres more

than a year ago. Oregon hop growers plan to string 5,105 acres or 18 percent of the U.S. total. Idaho

growers accounted for the remaining 11 percent (3,277 acres). Idaho growers increased their hop acreage

over last year by 1 percent, while Washington acreage increased by 7 percent. Oregon’s acreage was virtually

unchanged from a year ago.
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There are drought concerns this year, although at this time water supplies have not affected crop development. 

Grower concerns will increase as the season progresses into the hotter months. Disease concerns are about

average. With all the additional rain storms this spring, downy mildew has been a bit more of a problem than

usual. Powdery mildew has not presented any unusual challenges thus far, and there are no serious concerns

with any pests at this time.

Sugarbeets: Production in 2004 is revised to 30.0 million tons, fractionally higher than the January end of

season estimate but 2 percent below 2003. Area harvested totaled 1.31 million acres, 200 acres above January

but 3 percent below the previous year. The revised yield is 22.9 tons per acre, unchanged from the January

estimate but 0.1 ton above the 2003 yield.

Sugarcane: Production of sugarcane for sugar and seed in 2004 is revised to 29.0 million tons, down 1 percent

from the March 1 estimate and down 14 percent from the previous year. Area harvested for sugar and seed

totaled 938,200 acres, 1 percent below the previous estimate and 5 percent below 2003. The estimated yield for

sugar and seed production is 30.9 tons per acre, 0.1 ton above March but 3.2 ton below the 2003 yield.

Production of sugarcane for sugar is revised to 27.2 million tons, 2 percent below the March 1 estimate and

15 percent below 2003. Area harvested for sugar production totaled 879,500 acres, 2 percent less than the

previous estimate and 5 percent below 2003. Yield of sugarcane for sugar is 31.0 tons per acre, up from

30.9 tons on March 1 but 3.3 tons below 2003.

Sweet Potatoes: Production for the 2004 crop year is revised to 16.1 million cwt, down 2 percent from the

annual estimate made in January but up 1 percent from 2003. This is the largest production of sweet potatoes

in the U.S. since 1962, when 17.1 million cwt were produced. Area harvested, at 92,800 acres, is down

500 acres from January but up 200 acres from 2003. The average yield, at 174 cwt per acre, is down 2 cwt from

the January estimate but 2 cwt above 2003. This is the largest yield on record, surpassing the previous record

high of 172 cwt which was set in 2003.

The sweet potato crop estimate in California, at 3.22 million cwt, is down 5 percent from January based on a

15 cwt decrease in yield. Wet conditions during harvest led to lower yields. South Carolina production

decreased 31 percent as yields are lower than expected. Texas production is down 15 percent from January

based on a decrease in acres.

Maple Syrup: The 2005 U.S. maple syrup production totaled 1.24 million gallons, down 18 percent from

2004. The number of taps is estimated at 7.10 million, up 2 percent from the 2004 total of 6.96 million, while

the yield per tap is estimated to be 0.175 gallons, down 19 percent from 2004.

Vermont led all States in production with 410,000 gallons, a decrease of 18 percent from last season. Maine’s

production, at 265,000 gallons, decreased 9 percent from 2004. Production in New York, at 222,000 gallons, is

13 percent below 2004. Production is down 50 percent in Wisconsin, 31 percent in New Hampshire, 27 percent

in Michigan, 20 percent in Massachusetts, 12 percent in Ohio, and 9 percent in Connecticut from last season. 

Pennsylvania, the only State with increased production, is up 2 percent from 2004. An increase in taps in most

States was more than offset by a decrease in yield causing production to decline.

Temperatures in the maple producing States were generally unfavorable for good sap flow and syrup production

in 2005. Most of these States experienced weather that was too cold for sap flow. On average, the season

lasted approximately 24 days in 2005 compared to 30 in 2004. Pennsylvania had the earliest sap flow in 2005

with an approximate season opening date of January 20. New York had the latest sap flow in 2005 with an

approximate season ending date of May 1.

Sugar content of the sap for 2005 was higher than last year. Approximately 40 gallons of sap was required to

produce one gallon of syrup. This compares with 42 gallons in 2004 and 41 gallons in 2003. More light syrup

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

The 2004 U.S. average price per gallon was $28.40, up $0.10 from the 2003 price of $28.30. The U.S. value of

production, at $42.8 million for 2004, was 20 percent above 2003. The average price per gallon increased in

Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, with Maine, New Hampshire,

Ohio, and Vermont showing price decreases.
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Reliability of June 1 Crop Production Forecast

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

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

10 States that accounted for 69 percent of the 2004 winter wheat production. Farm operators were

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

loss.

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

interviewers. Approximately 6,200 producers were interviewed during the survey period and asked questions

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

growing season to provide indications of average yields.

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

Florida, which produces about 80 percent of the U.S. production. In July and August, the number of bearing

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

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

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

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

Valencia oranges.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

forward from April.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

made for recorded local utilization and home use.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

will not exceed 9.1 percent. Differences between the June 1 winter wheat production forecast and the final

estimate during the past 20 years have averaged 71 million bushels, ranging from 8 million to 242 million

bushels. The June 1 forecast has been below the final estimate 8 times and above 12 times. This does not

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

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

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

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

exceed 2.4 percent. Differences between the June 1 orange forecast and the final estimates during the past

20 years have averaged 112,000 tons, ranging from 5,000 tons to 368,000 tons. The June 1 forecast for

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

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

June 2005 31 NASS, USDA

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Field Crops Section

Greg Thessen, Head (202) 720-2127

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

Troy Joshua - Cotton, Cotton Ginnings (202) 720-5944

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

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Fruit, Vegetable & Special Crops Section

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

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 Wrinkled Seed Peas (202) 720-3250

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

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

 Plums, Prunes (202) 720-4288

Kim Ritchie - Hops (360) 902-1940

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

Biz Wallingsford - Fresh and Processing Vegetables, Onions,

 Strawberries (202) 720-2157
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