Cr Pr 2-2 (8-06)

Washington, D.C.

Crop

Production

Released August 11, 2006, 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.

Corn Production Down 1 Percent from 2005

Soybean Production Down 5 Percent from Last Year

Cotton Production Down 14 Percent from 2005

All Wheat Production Down Slightly from July Forecast

Corn production is forecast at 11.0 billion bushels, down 1 percent from last year and 7 percent below 2004. 

Based on conditions as of August 1, yields are expected to average 152.2 bushels per acre, up 4.3 bushels

from last year. If realized, yield would be the second largest and production would be the third largest on

record. Forecast yields across the Great Plains and western Corn Belt are at or below last year as scarce

precipitation and above normal temperatures depleted soil moisture levels and caused crop conditions to

decline. Expected yields are generally higher than last year in the eastern Corn Belt and Ohio Valley as

frequent rainfall and near normal temperatures throughout much of the growing season helped maintain

adequate soil moisture. The largest yield increase from last year is in Illinois where farmers expect to average

172 bushels per acre, 29 bushels above last year’s drought-reduced yield. The largest yield decreases are

expected in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and North Dakota.

Soybean production is forecast at 2.93 billion bushels, down 5 percent from 2005 and down 6 percent from

2004. Based on August 1 conditions, yields are expected to average 39.6 bushels per acre, down 3.7 bushels

from the record high U.S. yield set last year. Yields are lower than 2005 throughout the Great Plains, the

western Corn Belt, and the Gulf Coast States, while yields are expected to remain unchanged or increase in the

Ohio Valley, Arkansas, Missouri, and the Atlantic Coast States. Area for harvest, at 73.9 million acres,

remains unchanged from June but is up 4 percent from 2005.

All Cotton production is forecast at 20.4 million 480-pound bales, down 14 percent from last year’s record

high 23.9 million bales. Yield is expected to average 765 pounds per harvested acre, down 66 pounds from

2005. Upland cotton production is forecast at 19.5 million 480-pound bales, 16 percent below 2005. 

Missouri and Tennessee producers are expecting record high production at 1.03 million and 1.25 million

480-pound bales, respectively. American-Pima production is forecast at a record high 893,000 bales, up

42 percent from last year. Producers expect to harvest 12.8 million acres of all cotton and 12.5 million acres

of upland cotton, down 7 percent and 8 percent, respectively. American-Pima harvested area is expected to

total a record high 333,000 acres, up 24 percent from 2005. 

All wheat production, at 1.80 billion bushels, is down slightly from the July forecast and down 14 percent

from 2005. Based on August 1 conditions, the U.S. yield is forecast at 38.3 bushels per acre, unchanged from

last month but 3.7 bushels below last year.
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Winter wheat production is forecast at 1.28 billion bushels, up slightly from last month but 14 percent below

2005. Area harvested for grain totals 31.1 million acres, unchanged from last month but down 8 percent from

last year. The U.S. yield is forecast at 41.2 bushels per acre, up 0.1 bushel from July 1.

Hard Red production is down fractionally from a month ago at 660 million bushels. Soft Red is up 1 percent

from last month and now totals 380 million bushels. White production totals 243 million bushels, down

1 percent from last month. Of the White production total, 19.9 million bushels are Hard White and

223 million bushels are Soft White.

Durum wheat production is forecast at 54.7 million bushels, down 9 percent from last month and down

46 percent from 2005. The U.S. yield is forecast at 30.0 bushels per acre, 3.1 bushels less than last month and

down 7.2 bushels from last year. Area harvested for grain totals 1.82 million acres, unchanged from last

month but down 33 percent from last year. If realized, this will be the lowest harvested area since 1961 and

the lowest production since 1988.

Other Spring wheat production is forecast at 464 million bushels, down slightly from last month and

8 percent below 2005. Area harvested for grain totals 14.2 million acres, unchanged from last month but up

4 percent from last year. The U.S. yield is forecast at 32.7 bushels per acre, 0.2 bushel less than last month

and down 4.4 bushels from 2005. Of the total production, 423 million bushels are Hard Red Spring wheat,

down less than 1 percent from last month.

This report was approved on August 11, 2006.

Secretary of

Agriculture

Mike Johanns

Agricultural Statistics Board

Chairperson

Carol C. House
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 3 NASS, USDA

Contents

Page

Selected Crops: Area Planted Updates .....................................................4

Grains & Hay

Barley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Corn for Grain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Hay, Alfalfa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Hay, Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Oats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

 Rice, by Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Sorghum for Grain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Wheat, by Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wheat, Durum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wheat, Other Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wheat, Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

 Head Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Oilseeds

Peanuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Soybeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Cottonseed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Sugarbeets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Sugarcane for Sugar and Seed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Tobacco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

Dry Edible Beans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Noncitrus Fruits & Tree Nuts 

Apples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Grapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Olives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Papayas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Peaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Pears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Prunes and Plums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Potatoes & Miscellaneous Crops

Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Ginger Root . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Hops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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

Crop Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Information Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Reliability of Production Data in this Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Weather Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Weather Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Selected Crops: Area Planted by State

and United States, 2006

State Dry Edible Beans Peanuts Sugarbeets

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

AL

AZ

AR

CA

CO

CT

DE

FL

GA

ID

IL

IN

IA

KS

KY

LA

ME

MD

MA

MI

MN

MS

MO

MT

NE

NV

NH

NJ

NM

NY

NC

ND

OH

OK

OR

PA

RI

SC

SD

TN

TX

UT

VT

VA

WA

WV

WI

WY

US

 *67.0

80.0

 *105.0

 *11.0

225.0

135.0

 *18.0

 *140.0

8.6

 *25.0

 *640.0

 *10.0

20.0

15.0

 *3.0

70.0

5.7

 *29.0

 *1,607.3

170.0

130.0

580.0

15.0

19.0

86.0

25.0

 *60.0

 *160.0

 *17.0

 *1,262.0

43.7

 *42.1

188.0

153.0

500.0

53.6

 *61.4

263.0

13.2

2.0

 *42.8

 *1,362.8

* Updated from the June 2006 “Acreage” report.
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Corn for Grain: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2005 2006 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006

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

AL

AR

CA

CO

DE

GA

IL

IN

IA

KS

KY

LA

MD

MI

MN

MS

MO

NE

NJ

NM

NY

NC

ND

OH

OK

PA

SC

SD

TN

TX

VA

WA

WI

Oth

 Sts 1

US

200

230

110

950

154

230

11,950

5,770

12,500

3,450

1,180

330

400

2,020

6,850

365

2,970

8,250

62

55

460

700

1,200

3,250

250

960

285

3,950

595

1,850

360

80

2,900

241

75,107

210

165

100

840

155

240

11,450

5,350

12,400

3,150

1,110

290

400

1,940

6,800

285

2,650

7,950

62

50

450

660

1,510

3,050

260

940

270

3,850

540

1,450

370

70

2,800

274

72,091

119.0

131.0

172.0

148.0

143.0

129.0

143.0

154.0

173.0

135.0

132.0

136.0

135.0

143.0

174.0

129.0

111.0

154.0

122.0

175.0

124.0

120.0

129.0

143.0

115.0

122.0

116.0

119.0

130.0

114.0

118.0

205.0

148.0

147.3

147.9

55.0

128.0

175.0

154.0

145.0

102.0

172.0

167.0

173.0

125.0

150.0

130.0

142.0

147.0

160.0

100.0

136.0

153.0

122.0

180.0

122.0

130.0

102.0

160.0

110.0

135.0

99.0

100.0

120.0

108.0

130.0

210.0

149.0

146.4

152.2

23,985

42,700

26,250

140,400

23,256

36,400

2,088,000

929,040

2,244,400

432,000

173,280

55,350

65,025

257,280

1,120,950

59,840

466,560

1,319,700

10,296

10,440

61,000

86,580

120,750

491,380

30,000

137,200

29,500

539,500

86,100

233,520

52,200

21,000

353,600

39,604

11,807,086

23,800

30,130

18,920

140,600

22,022

29,670

1,708,850

888,580

2,162,500

465,750

155,760

44,880

54,000

288,860

1,191,900

47,085

329,670

1,270,500

7,564

9,625

57,040

84,000

154,800

464,750

28,750

117,120

33,060

470,050

77,350

210,900

42,480

16,400

429,200

35,506

11,112,072

11,550

21,120

17,500

129,360

22,475

24,480

1,969,400

893,450

2,145,200

393,750

166,500

37,700

56,800

285,180

1,088,000

28,500

360,400

1,216,350

7,564

9,000

54,900

85,800

154,020

488,000

28,600

126,900

26,730

385,000

64,800

156,600

48,100

14,700

417,200

40,111

10,975,740

 1 Other States include AZ, FL, ID, MT, OR, UT, WV, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be published in the “Crop

Production 2006 Summary.”
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Sorghum for Grain: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2005 2006 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006

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

AR

CO

IL

KS

LA

MO

NE

NM

OK

SD

TX

Oth

Sts 1

US

62

110

83

2,600

88

130

250

97

240

85

1,850

141

5,736

56

120

87

2,300

78

125

300

85

230

110

1,700

126

5,317

80.0

31.0

92.0

75.0

99.0

76.0

87.0

45.0

52.0

52.0

60.0

72.9

68.7

82.0

30.0

109.0

57.0

96.0

86.0

73.0

35.0

43.0

40.0

48.0

68.8

55.8

4,704

5,400

8,938

220,400

5,200

15,660

32,370

4,232

14,400

6,300

127,100

8,950

453,654

4,960

3,410

7,636

195,000

8,712

9,880

21,750

4,365

12,480

4,420

111,000

10,280

393,893

4,592

3,600

9,483

131,100

7,488

10,750

21,900

2,975

9,890

4,400

81,600

8,675

296,453

 1 For 2004, Other States include AL, AZ, CA, DE, GA, KY, MD, MS, NC, PA, SC, TN, and VA. For 2005-2006, Other States

include AL, AZ, CA, GA, KY, MS, NC, PA, SC, and TN. Individual State level estimates will be published in the “Crop

Production 2006 Summary.”
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Oats: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2005 2006 2005

2006

2005 2006

Jul 1 Aug 1

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

CA

ID

IL

IA

KS

MI

MN

MT

NE

NY

ND

OH

OR

PA

SD

TX

WI

Oth

 Sts 1

US

20

20

40

125

40

75

205

35

60

75

240

60

18

110

180

110

215

195

1,823

24

20

40

130

60

75

190

30

45

80

250

50

20

110

190

130

250

213

1,907

75.0

64.0

79.0

79.0

59.0

61.0

62.0

53.0

73.0

54.0

59.0

60.0

78.0

55.0

72.0

43.0

64.0

63.9

63.0

86.0

64.0

82.0

74.0

46.0

69.0

65.0

46.0

47.0

58.0

41.0

68.0

95.0

60.0

55.0

30.0

66.0

59.4

57.9

86.0

66.0

70.0

74.0

46.0

62.0

61.0

42.0

39.0

63.0

34.0

68.0

90.0

62.0

55.0

37.0

65.0

58.8

56.3

1,500

1,280

3,160

9,875

2,360

4,575

12,710

1,855

4,380

4,050

14,160

3,600

1,404

6,050

12,960

4,730

13,760

12,469

114,878

2,064

1,320

2,800

9,620

2,760

4,650

11,590

1,260

1,755

5,040

8,500

3,400

1,800

6,820

10,450

4,810

16,250

12,534

107,423

 1 Other States include AL, CO, GA, IN, ME, MO, NC, OK, SC, UT, VA, WA, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be

published in the “Small Grains 2006 Summary.”

Barley: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2005 2006 2005

2006

2005 2006

Jul 1 Aug 1

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

AZ

CA

CO

DE

ID

MD

MN

MT

ND

OR

PA

SD

UT

VA

WA

WY

Oth

 Sts 1

US

30

60

59

27

600

41

90

700

1,060

45

47

47

24

45

205

60

129

3,269

25

55

45

24

530

36

100

640

950

55

48

30

30

42

195

55

130

2,990

100.0

63.0

130.0

81.0

87.0

86.0

43.0

56.0

54.0

45.0

72.0

49.0

80.0

87.0

61.0

93.0

58.8

64.8

115.0

58.0

125.0

78.0

85.0

86.0

50.0

55.0

51.0

67.0

74.0

38.0

85.0

86.0

63.0

86.0

59.5

63.4

115.0

55.0

125.0

78.0

85.0

86.0

50.0

53.0

46.0

67.0

75.0

38.0

89.0

82.0

60.0

86.0

60.3

61.2

3,000

3,780

7,670

2,187

52,200

3,526

3,870

39,200

57,240

2,025

3,384

2,303

1,920

3,915

12,505

5,580

7,591

211,896

2,875

3,025

5,625

1,872

45,050

3,096

5,000

33,920

43,700

3,685

3,600

1,140

2,670

3,444

11,700

4,730

7,840

182,972

 1 Other States include KS, KY, ME, MI, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, and WI. Individual State level estimates will be published in the

“Small Grains 2006 Summary.”
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 8 NASS, USDA

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

and United States, 2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2005 2006 2005

2006

2005 2006

Jul 1 Aug 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 1

US

160

300

2,200

51

140

730

600

340

9,500

300

140

590

65

540

2,100

1,760

95

435

830

4,000

780

145

165

1,490

150

3,000

160

1,800

175

1,053

33,794

300

250

2,000

47

130

710

870

450

9,400

310

130

580

70

870

1,950

1,650

120

450

1,010

3,100

760

150

133

1,100

190

1,400

170

1,800

235

773

31,108

52.0

72.0

24.0

70.0

52.0

91.0

61.0

72.0

40.0

68.0

66.0

66.0

50.0

54.0

45.0

39.0

54.0

57.0

71.0

32.0

61.0

54.0

52.0

44.0

56.0

32.0

63.0

67.0

57.0

40.3

44.4

61.0

65.0

21.0

53.0

45.0

84.0

68.0

69.0

32.0

73.0

58.0

70.0

57.0

53.0

40.0

34.0

56.0

54.0

68.0

23.0

55.0

51.0

48.0

36.0

61.0

25.0

66.0

67.0

65.0

38.0

41.1

61.0

65.0

21.0

65.0

45.0

82.0

67.0

71.0

32.0

70.0

67.0

73.0

57.0

53.0

42.0

33.0

57.0

56.0

68.0

23.0

55.0

57.0

48.0

34.0

61.0

25.0

66.0

66.0

72.0

38.2

41.2

8,320

21,600

52,800

3,570

7,280

66,430

36,600

24,480

380,000

20,400

9,240

38,940

3,250

29,160

94,500

68,640

5,130

24,795

58,930

128,000

47,580

7,830

8,580

65,560

8,400

96,000

10,080

120,600

9,975

42,459

1,499,129

18,300

16,250

42,000

3,055

5,850

58,220

58,290

31,950

300,800

21,700

8,710

42,340

3,990

46,110

81,900

54,450

6,840

25,200

68,680

71,300

41,800

8,550

6,384

37,400

11,590

35,000

11,220

118,800

16,920

29,535

1,283,134

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

published in the “Small Grains 2006 Summary.”
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 9 NASS, USDA

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

and United States, 2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2005 2006 2005

2006

2005 2006

Jul 1 Aug 1

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

AZ

CA

MT

ND

Oth

 Sts 1

US

79

69

585

1,950

33

2,716

74

75

395

1,250

28

1,822

100.0

95.0

28.0

35.0

61.2

37.2

100.0

105.0

25.0

27.0

52.5

33.1

100.0

105.0

17.0

25.0

52.5

30.0

7,900

6,555

16,380

68,250

2,020

101,105

7,400

7,875

6,715

31,250

1,470

54,710

 1 Other States include ID and SD. Individual State level estimates will be published in the “Small Grains 2006 Summary.”

Other Spring Wheat: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2005 2006 2005

2006

2005 2006

Jul 1 Aug 1

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

ID

MN

MT

ND

OR

SD

WA

Oth

 Sts 1

US

450

1,730

2,550

6,600

115

1,690

425

49

13,609

480

1,550

2,850

6,800

120

1,850

455

49

14,154

72.0

41.0

32.0

34.0

52.0

40.0

44.0

58.1

37.1

68.0

40.0

28.0

30.0

50.0

30.0

50.0

52.5

32.9

68.0

44.0

25.0

30.0

55.0

30.0

50.0

52.5

32.7

32,400

70,930

81,600

224,400

5,980

67,600

18,700

2,846

504,456

32,640

68,200

71,250

204,000

6,600

55,500

22,750

2,571

463,511

 1 Other States include CO, NV, UT, WI, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be published in the “Small Grains 2006

Summary.”

Wheat: Production by Class, United States, 2004-2005

and Forecasted August 1, 2006 1

Year

Winter

Hard

Red

Soft

Red

Hard

White 2

Soft

White 2

All

White

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

 2004

 2005

 2006

856,211

929,820

659,948

380,305

309,021

379,941

25,279

19,902

235,009

223,343

262,918

260,288

243,245

Spring

Hard Total

Red

Hard

White 2

Soft

White 2

All

White Durum

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

 2004

 2005

 2006

525,467

466,587

422,904

4,530

4,689

33,339

35,918

43,451

37,869

40,607

89,893

101,105

54,710

2,158,245

2,104,690

1,801,355

 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 for States that do not have survey or

administrative data available. 2 Individual Hard White and Soft White estimates not available prior to 2005.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 10 NASS, USDA

Winter Wheat: Head Population

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

estimating States during 2006. 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, 2002-2006

State Month 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 1

Number Number Number Number Number

CO

IL

KS

MO

MT

NE

OH

OK

TX

WA

July

August

Final

July

August

Final

July

August

Final

July

August

Final

July

August

Final

July

August

Final

July

August

Final

July

August

Final

July

August

Final

July

August

Final

35.9

35.6

35.6

59.4

59.5

59.5

41.7

41.7

41.7

54.8

54.8

54.8

36.3

34.3

34.3

52.4

52.8

52.8

58.5

57.8

57.8

40.2

40.2

40.2

34.2

34.2

34.2

37.8

37.6

37.8

38.9

38.4

38.4

56.5

56.6

56.6

50.4

50.6

50.6

51.3

51.3

51.3

44.5

42.9

42.9

59.5

59.6

59.6

53.1

53.3

53.3

46.8

46.8

46.8

36.3

35.9

36.3

37.2

36.5

36.6

32.8

32.1

32.1

51.0

51.0

51.0

41.2

41.4

41.4

51.8

51.8

51.8

40.2

40.4

40.4

43.0

43.2

43.2

52.1

52.1

52.1

40.5

40.5

40.5

31.7

31.7

31.7

36.4

36.7

36.7

44.1

44.2

44.2

57.3

57.1

57.1

47.8

47.8

47.8

44.4

44.4

44.4

48.7

48.9

48.9

59.6

59.1

59.1

56.1

56.0

56.0

39.4

39.4

39.4

32.4

32.4

32.5

39.3

39.8

39.8

34.6

34.5

62.4

62.5

39.9

39.9

48.2

48.2

42.1

42.9

50.8

51.2

53.5

53.7

31.7

31.7

29.1

29.1

38.5

37.9

 1 Final head counts will be published in the “Small Grains 2006 Summary.”
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 11 NASS, USDA

Rice: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Area Harvested Yield Production 1

2005 2006 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006

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

AR

CA

LA

MS

MO

TX

US

1,635

526

525

263

214

201

3,364

1,465

523

355

189

214

149

2,895

6,650

7,380

5,900

6,400

6,600

6,800

6,636

6,700

7,700

5,850

6,800

6,900

7,000

6,813

108,560

50,759

28,730

16,146

13,261

14,906

232,362

108,792

38,836

30,983

16,832

14,124

13,668

223,235

98,155

40,271

20,768

12,852

14,766

10,430

197,242

 1 Includes sweet rice production.

Rice: Production by Class, United States,

2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

Year Long Grain Medium Grain Short Grain 1 All

1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt

2004

2005

2006 2

170,445

177,527

147,897

58,689

42,408

46,088

3,228

3,300

3,257

232,362

223,235

197,242

 1 Sweet rice production included with short grain. 2 The 2006 rice production by class estimates are based on class harvested acreage estimates and the 5-year average class yield

compared to the all rice yield.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 12 NASS, USDA

Alfalfa and Alfalfa Mixtures for Hay: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production

by State and United States, 2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2005 2006 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006

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

AZ

CA

CO

ID

IL

IN

IA

KS

KY

MI

MN

MO

MT

NE

NV

NM

NY

ND

OH

OK

OR

PA

SD

TX

UT

VA

WA

WI

WY

Oth

 Sts 1

US

260

1,000

800

1,140

400

340

1,250

850

260

900

1,350

450

1,750

1,250

260

240

450

1,650

510

320

400

510

2,400

150

530

110

450

1,550

600

259

22,389

250

1,060

770

1,160

420

360

1,180

900

270

850

1,300

400

1,650

1,300

270

220

510

1,600

470

350

430

520

2,400

150

540

120

460

1,650

600

247

22,407

8.40

6.90

3.70

4.20

3.50

3.80

4.10

4.00

3.20

3.10

3.50

2.70

2.20

3.70

4.80

5.10

2.10

2.00

3.60

3.70

4.40

2.60

2.15

5.40

4.20

3.60

5.20

2.40

2.50

2.74

3.38

8.70

6.70

3.20

4.30

4.40

4.10

3.90

3.00

3.40

3.40

3.30

2.65

2.10

3.40

4.80

5.00

2.40

1.20

3.70

2.60

4.40

3.20

1.40

4.60

4.20

3.50

4.50

2.50

2.40

2.79

3.18

1,968

7,350

2,541

4,720

1,720

1,435

5,460

3,800

888

2,720

4,725

1,520

3,220

4,563

1,175

1,176

1,316

1,950

1,504

1,368

2,064

1,512

4,725

855

2,128

440

2,400

4,160

1,305

773

75,481

2,184

6,900

2,960

4,788

1,400

1,292

5,125

3,400

832

2,790

4,725

1,215

3,850

4,625

1,248

1,224

945

3,300

1,836

1,184

1,760

1,326

5,160

810

2,226

396

2,340

3,720

1,500

710

75,771

2,175

7,102

2,464

4,988

1,848

1,476

4,602

2,700

918

2,890

4,290

1,060

3,465

4,420

1,296

1,100

1,224

1,920

1,739

910

1,892

1,664

3,360

690

2,268

420

2,070

4,125

1,440

689

71,205

 1 Other States include AR, CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NC, RI, TN, VT, and WV. Individual State level estimates will be

published in the “Crop Production 2006 Summary.”
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 13 NASS, USDA

All Other Hay: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2005 2006 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006

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

AL

AR

CA

CO

GA

ID

IL

IN

IA

KS

KY

LA

MI

MN

MS

MO

MT

NE

NY

NC

ND

OH

OK

OR

PA

SD

TN

TX

VA

WA

WV

WI

WY

Oth

 Sts 1

US

730

1,290

550

750

550

270

330

310

350

2,050

2,150

350

250

700

730

3,550

1,250

1,600

1,200

680

1,380

690

2,600

600

1,090

1,600

1,850

4,900

1,210

290

540

500

540

1,830

39,260

710

1,400

540

770

600

340

350

290

420

2,000

2,250

350

310

720

780

3,550

1,100

1,650

1,300

760

1,360

740

2,700

650

1,130

1,500

1,800

5,200

1,150

330

560

500

510

1,970

40,290

2.70

1.70

3.70

1.50

3.00

2.20

2.30

2.50

2.10

1.60

2.30

2.30

2.00

1.90

2.90

1.55

1.60

1.45

1.40

2.40

1.70

2.60

1.50

2.30

1.90

1.50

2.30

1.70

2.60

3.00

1.80

1.50

1.30

2.16

1.91

1.50

1.90

3.30

1.50

2.30

2.10

2.30

2.80

1.90

1.40

2.50

2.50

2.10

1.70

1.90

1.70

1.50

1.20

1.65

2.40

1.10

2.70

1.20

2.30

2.10

0.90

2.20

1.50

2.20

2.60

2.00

1.40

1.10

2.12

1.77

2,295

3,500

1,870

1,125

1,620

630

840

868

780

4,080

5,040

1,110

550

1,170

1,656

7,900

1,540

1,860

1,600

1,750

1,716

1,728

4,590

1,560

2,784

2,145

4,750

11,440

2,832

992

954

720

756

4,015

82,766

1,971

2,193

2,035

1,125

1,650

594

759

775

735

3,280

4,945

805

500

1,330

2,117

5,503

2,000

2,320

1,680

1,632

2,346

1,794

3,900

1,380

2,071

2,400

4,255

8,330

3,146

870

972

750

702

3,954

74,819

1,065

2,660

1,782

1,155

1,380

714

805

812

798

2,800

5,625

875

651

1,224

1,482

6,035

1,650

1,980

2,145

1,824

1,496

1,998

3,240

1,495

2,373

1,350

3,960

7,800

2,530

858

1,120

700

561

4,178

71,121

 1 Other States include AZ, CT, DE, FL, ME, MD, MA, NV, NH, NJ, NM, RI, SC, UT, and VT. Individual State level estimates

will be published in the “Crop Production 2006 Summary.”
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 14 NASS, USDA

Soybeans for Beans: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2005 2006 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006

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

AL

AR

DE

GA

IL

IN

IA

KS

KY

LA

MD

MI

MN

MS

MO

NE

NJ

NY

NC

ND

OH

OK

PA

SC

SD

TN

TX

VA

WI

Oth

 Sts 1

US

145

3,000

182

175

9,450

5,380

10,050

2,850

1,250

850

470

1,990

6,800

1,590

4,960

4,660

91

188

1,460

2,900

4,480

305

420

420

3,850

1,100

230

510

1,580

25

71,361

150

3,100

178

150

10,050

5,680

10,050

3,000

1,380

780

440

1,980

7,200

1,770

5,150

4,800

92

188

1,390

3,700

4,380

250

450

435

3,750

1,090

200

510

1,620

22

73,935

33.0

34.0

26.0

26.0

47.0

49.0

53.0

37.0

43.0

34.0

34.0

39.0

45.0

37.0

37.0

50.5

28.0

42.0

27.0

37.0

45.0

26.0

41.0

20.5

36.0

38.0

26.0

30.0

44.0

34.0

43.3

18.0

35.0

38.0

25.0

45.0

49.0

45.0

31.0

45.0

33.0

41.0

40.0

37.0

29.0

37.0

45.0

33.0

42.0

30.0

27.0

45.0

23.0

42.0

24.0

29.0

36.0

20.0

33.0

41.0

35.4

39.6

6,650

122,850

8,736

8,370

495,000

284,280

497,350

111,110

57,200

32,670

21,285

75,240

232,650

61,500

223,200

218,500

4,326

6,708

51,000

82,110

207,740

8,700

19,550

14,310

140,080

48,380

8,640

20,670

53,475

1,406

3,123,686

4,785

102,000

4,732

4,550

444,150

263,620

532,650

105,450

53,750

28,900

15,980

77,610

306,000

58,830

183,520

235,330

2,548

7,896

39,420

107,300

201,600

7,930

17,220

8,610

138,600

41,800

5,980

15,300

69,520

851

3,086,432

2,700

108,500

6,764

3,750

452,250

278,320

452,250

93,000

62,100

25,740

18,040

79,200

266,400

51,330

190,550

216,000

3,036

7,896

41,700

99,900

197,100

5,750

18,900

10,440

108,750

39,240

4,000

16,830

66,420

778

2,927,634

 1 Other States include FL and WV. Individual State level estimates will be published in the “Crop Production 2006 Summary.”
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 15 NASS, USDA

Peanuts: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2005 2006 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006

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

AL

FL

GA

MS 1

NM

NC

OK

SC

TX

VA

US

223

152

750

14

19

96

33

60

260

22

1,629

168

120

575

14

19

86

24

56

155

16

1,233

2,750

2,700

2,870

3,200

3,300

3,000

3,200

2,800

3,500

3,000

2,960

1,900

2,300

2,500

3,000

3,400

3,300

3,000

3,100

3,500

3,100

2,645

557,200

364,000

1,817,800

59,500

367,500

102,300

112,200

803,700

104,000

4,288,200

613,250

410,400

2,152,500

44,800

62,700

288,000

105,600

168,000

910,000

66,000

4,821,250

319,200

276,000

1,437,500

42,000

64,600

283,800

72,000

173,600

542,500

49,600

3,260,800

 1 Estimates began in 2005.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 16 NASS, USDA

Cotton: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Type, State,

and United States, 2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

Type

and

State

Area Harvested Yield Production 1

2005 2006 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006

1,000 Acres 1,000 Acres Pounds Pounds 1,000 Bales 2 1,000 Bales 2 1,000 Bales 2

Upland

 AL

 AZ

 AR

 CA

 FL

 GA

 KS

 LA

 MS

 MO

 NM

 NC

 OK

 SC

 TN

 TX

 VA

 US

Amer-Pima

 AZ

 CA

 NM

 TX

 US

All

 AL

 AZ

 AR

 CA

 FL

 GA

 KS

 LA

 MS

 MO

 NM

 NC

 OK

 SC

 TN

 TX

 VA

 US

545.0

229.0

1,040.0

428.0

85.0

1,210.0

66.0

600.0

1,200.0

438.0

51.0

810.0

240.0

265.0

635.0

5,600.0

92.0

13,534.0

4.1

229.0

11.5

24.0

268.6

545.0

233.1

1,040.0

657.0

85.0

1,210.0

66.0

600.0

1,200.0

438.0

62.5

810.0

240.0

265.0

635.0

5,624.0

92.0

13,802.6

530.0

218.0

1,140.0

308.0

104.0

1,330.0

95.0

650.0

1,200.0

480.0

50.0

875.0

210.0

298.0

695.0

4,200.0

99.0

12,482.0

7.0

288.0

13.0

25.0

333.0

530.0

225.0

1,140.0

596.0

104.0

1,330.0

95.0

650.0

1,200.0

480.0

63.0

875.0

210.0

298.0

695.0

4,225.0

99.0

12,815.0

747

1,289

1,016

1,194

762

849

638

878

859

947

1,016

852

716

743

848

723

955

825

820

1,170

918

870

1,127

747

1,281

1,016

1,186

762

849

638

878

859

947

998

852

716

743

848

724

955

831

430

1,321

1,032

1,294

531

632

581

886

840

1,030

950

867

571

660

863

583

892

751

891

1,317

886

1,267

1,287

430

1,308

1,032

1,305

531

632

581

886

840

1,030

937

867

571

660

863

587

892

765

814.0

723.0

2,089.0

1,790.0

109.0

1,797.0

70.7

885.0

2,346.0

830.0

113.0

1,360.0

303.0

390.0

984.0

7,740.0

161.4

22,505.1

5.6

683.0

19.0

38.0

745.6

814.0

728.6

2,089.0

2,473.0

109.0

1,797.0

70.7

885.0

2,346.0

830.0

132.0

1,360.0

303.0

390.0

984.0

7,778.0

161.4

23,250.7

848.0

615.0

2,202.0

1,065.0

135.0

2,140.0

87.7

1,098.0

2,147.0

864.0

108.0

1,437.0

358.0

410.0

1,122.0

8,440.0

183.0

23,259.7

7.0

558.0

22.0

43.5

630.5

848.0

622.0

2,202.0

1,623.0

135.0

2,140.0

87.7

1,098.0

2,147.0

864.0

130.0

1,437.0

358.0

410.0

1,122.0

8,483.5

183.0

23,890.2

475.0

600.0

2,450.0

830.0

115.0

1,750.0

115.0

1,200.0

2,100.0

1,030.0

99.0

1,580.0

250.0

410.0

1,250.0

5,100.0

184.0

19,538.0

13.0

790.0

24.0

66.0

893.0

475.0

613.0

2,450.0

1,620.0

115.0

1,750.0

115.0

1,200.0

2,100.0

1,030.0

123.0

1,580.0

250.0

410.0

1,250.0

5,166.0

184.0

20,431.0

 1 Production ginned and to be ginned. 2 480-lb net weight bales.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 17 NASS, USDA

Cottonseed: Production, United States,

2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Production

2004 2005 2006 1

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

US 8,198.1 8,172.1 7,175.0

 1 Based on a 3-year average lint-seed ratio.

Dry Edible Beans: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production

by State and United States, 2004-2006 1

State

Area Planted Area Harvested

2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006

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

CA

CO

ID

KS

MI

MN

MT

NE

NM

NY

ND

OR

SD

TX

UT

WA

WI

WY

US

60.0

75.0

80.0

9.0

190.0

115.0

13.0

120.0

6.0

24.0

560.0

8.0

9.0

20.0

5.3

30.0

5.0

25.0

1,354.3

66.0

125.0

100.0

13.0

235.0

145.0

18.0

175.0

6.3

25.0

620.0

9.0

17.5

17.0

4.5

49.0

5.7

34.0

1,665.0

67.0

80.0

105.0

11.0

225.0

135.0

18.0

140.0

8.6

25.0

640.0

10.0

20.0

15.0

3.0

70.0

5.7

29.0

1,607.3

57.0

67.0

78.0

8.5

185.0

100.0

12.7

110.0

6.0

23.5

475.0

7.5

8.9

17.5

4.8

29.0

4.9

24.0

1,219.3

65.0

115.0

98.0

12.5

230.0

135.0

14.1

172.0

6.3

23.0

565.0

8.8

17.4

15.3

4.5

48.0

5.7

33.0

1,568.6

65.0

70.0

103.0

10.0

220.0

130.0

15.0

130.0

8.6

21.5

600.0

9.8

19.6

13.0

2.9

68.0

5.6

27.0

1,519.0

Yield per Acre 2 Production 2

2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006

Pounds Pounds Pounds 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt 1,000 Cwt

CA

CO

ID

KS

MI

MN

MT

NE

NM

NY

ND

OR

SD

TX

UT

WA

WI

WY

US

2,020

1,550

2,100

1,800

1,700

1,150

2,240

2,160

2,600

1,050

1,000

1,550

1,840

800

300

2,100

2,310

2,250

1,459

2,130

1,650

1,900

2,200

1,700

1,800

2,000

2,250

2,200

1,230

1,520

2,000

1,730

1,520

500

1,650

2,250

2,350

1,744

1,920

1,900

1,800

2,100

1,800

1,450

1,900

2,250

2,100

1,700

1,050

2,100

1,600

1,700

400

1,900

2,100

2,200

1,534

1,152

1,039

1,638

153

3,145

1,150

285

2,376

156

247

4,750

116

164

140

14

609

113

541

17,788

1,385

1,898

1,862

275

3,910

2,430

282

3,870

139

282

8,588

176

301

233

23

792

128

776

27,350

1,248

1,330

1,854

210

3,960

1,885

285

2,925

181

366

6,300

206

314

221

12

1,292

118

594

23,301

 1 Excludes beans grown for garden seed. 2 Clean Basis.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 18 NASS, USDA

Dry Edible Beans: Area Planted by Commercial Class, State, and

United States, 2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006 1

Class and State 2005 2006 Class and State 2005 2006

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

Large Lima - CA

Baby Lima - CA

Navy

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 ND

 OR

 SD

 WA

 WY

 Total

Great Northern

 ID

 MI

 NE

 ND

 WA

 WY

 Total

Small White

 ID

 OR

 WA

 Total

Pinto

 CO

 ID

 KS

 MI

 MN

 MT

 NE

 NM

 ND

 OR

 SD

 UT

 WA

 WY

 Total

15.1

16.7

5.7

75.5

50.0

4.2

90.0

0.6

5.5

0.9

1.0

233.4

2.1

2.0

62.0

4.2

0.7

1.8

72.8

1.1

0.5

0.6

2.2

108.0

29.5

13.0

18.0

23.0

12.0

85.0

6.3

475.0

1.1

3.0

4.5

8.4

29.0

815.8

12.9

13.5

5.2

80.0

59.0

3.7

118.0

0.8

7.5

0.7

1.5

276.4

2.7

0.5

59.0

7.0

1.5

70.7

1.2

0.4

0.5

2.1

70.0

26.0

10.5

5.0

11.4

9.5

62.0

8.6

428.0

1.0

4.1

3.0

6.3

25.0

670.4

Light Red

 Kidney

 CA

 CO

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 NY

 OR

 WA

 Total

Dark Red

 Kidney

 CA

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NY

 ND

 OR

 WA

 WI 2

 Total

Pink

 CA

 ID

 MN

 ND

 OR

 WA

 Total

Small Red

 ID

 MI

 MN

 ND

 WA

 Total

Cranberry

 CA

 ID

 MI

 Total

3.5

7.0

2.0

17.0

10.3

17.0

13.0

0.5

1.1

71.4

1.2

1.8

8.0

36.5

1.5

4.0

0.7

1.3

5.7

60.7

0.3

12.8

8.5

12.0

0.3

4.0

37.9

8.2

31.0

2.7

5.5

3.5

50.9

1.1

0.8

10.5

12.4

1.9

5.0

1.6

10.5

9.0

9.0

10.0

47.0

0.4

1.8

4.0

30.0

2.5

2.0

0.5

1.6

5.7

48.5

0.2

10.4

9.6

19.5

4.2

43.9

3.8

20.0

1.7

6.0

3.5

35.0

0.8

1.0

8.0

9.8

 1 Missing data are included in the “Other” class to avoid disclosure of individual operations or no data were reported. 2 Includes some Light Red Kidney to avoid disclosure of individual operations.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 19 NASS, USDA

Dry Edible Beans: Area Planted by Commercial Class, State, and

United States, 2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006 1

Class and State 2005 2006 Class and State 2005 2006

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

Black

 CA

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 NY

 ND

 OR

 WA

 Total

 Blackeye

 CA

 TX

 Total

 Small Chickpeas

 (Garbanzo,

 Smaller than

 20/64 in.)

 CA

 ID

 MT

 NE

 ND

 OR

 SD

 WA

 Total

 Large Chickpeas

 (Garbanzo,

 Larger than

 20/64 in.)

 CA

 ID

 MT

 NE

 ND

 OR

 SD

 WA

 Total

0.4

2.5

65.0

9.4

2.5

9.0

21.0

0.5

1.3

111.6

9.0

14.0

23.0

3.0

1.4

4.0

0.5

1.6

10.5

10.0

28.0

4.6

1.1

2.1

2.6

6.4

24.5

79.3

0.6

2.8

91.5

11.3

3.3

11.3

45.0

1.0

166.8

12.6

13.5

26.1

4.0

1.8

5.0

3.5

14.3

16.0

40.0

6.7

0.8

7.5

3.5

6.1

45.0

125.6

 Chickpeas, All

 (Garbanzo)

 CA

 ID

 MT

 NE

 ND

 OR

 SD

 WA

 Total

 Other

 CA

 CO

 ID

 KS

 MI

 MN

 NE

 NY

 ND

 OR

 SD

 TX

 WA

 WY

 Total

 US

10.0

31.0

6.0

1.1

6.1

3.1

6.4

26.1

89.8

8.7

10.0

2.5

8.0

4.6

3.2

1.5

2.2

1.7

2.6

3.0

1.1

2.2

51.3

1,665.0

16.0

44.0

8.5

0.8

12.5

3.5

6.1

48.5

139.9

8.1

5.0

4.5

0.5

5.5

3.0

2.2

1.2

2.0

3.8

2.3

1.5

3.7

1.0

44.3

1,607.3

 1 Missing data are included in the “Other” class to avoid disclosure of individual operations or no data were reported.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 20 NASS, USDA

Sugarbeets: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States,

2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006 1

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2005 2006 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006

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

CA

CO

ID

MI

MN

MT

NE

ND

OH 2

OR

WA

WY

US

44.1

34.3

167.0

152.0

460.0

49.9

45.3

243.0

9.7

1.7

35.9

1,242.9

43.0

38.5

187.0

152.0

496.0

53.5

58.2

259.0

13.1

2.0

41.9

1,344.2

38.9

24.3

27.1

21.3

20.4

22.9

20.4

18.9

32.1

40.6

22.3

22.2

35.9

23.0

26.8

21.0

22.7

26.5

20.5

23.0

27.5

35.5

22.5

23.7

1,995

838

5,510

3,439

9,823

1,131

1,050

4,846

37

396

144

812

30,021

1,715

833

4,526

3,238

9,384

1,143

924

4,593

311

69

801

27,537

1,544

886

5,012

3,192

11,259

1,418

1,193

5,957

360

71

943

31,835

 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 No acreage reported for 2005 and 2006.

Sugarcane for Sugar and Seed: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Area Harvested Yield 1 Production 1

2005 2006 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006

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

FL

HI

LA

TX

US

401.0

24.2

455.0

42.4

922.6

408.0

22.3

445.0

46.5

921.8

31.8

75.0

22.9

38.3

28.8

34.2

79.0

24.0

38.9

30.6

14,281

2,026

11,067

1,639

29,013

12,746

1,814

10,420

1,624

26,604

13,954

1,762

10,680

1,809

28,205

 1 Net tons.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 21 NASS, USDA

Tobacco: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and

United States, 2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2005 2006 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006

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

CT

FL

GA

IN 1

KY

MD 1

MA

MO

NC

OH

PA

SC

TN

VA

WV 2

WI 1

US

2,450

2,500

16,000

79,700

1,190

1,350

126,000

3,400

5,000

20,000

22,950

17,140

400

298,080

2,400

1,100

18,000

83,000

1,200

1,600

154,000

3,100

7,900

22,000

20,000

20,180

334,480

1,656

2,200

1,735

2,186

1,570

2,075

2,213

1,980

2,140

2,100

2,251

2,354

1,700

2,171

1,733

2,600

2,100

2,235

1,642

2,300

2,221

2,000

2,178

2,200

2,392

2,359

2,228

3,667

9,800

46,690

8,610

235,003

1,870

1,917

3,335

350,560

10,976

8,100

63,450

65,381

67,285

1,690

3,541

881,875

4,056

5,500

27,760

174,260

1,868

2,801

278,900

6,732

10,700

42,000

51,670

40,351

680

647,278

4,160

2,860

37,800

185,480

1,970

3,680

342,100

6,200

17,205

48,400

47,840

47,599

745,294

 1 Estimates discontinued in 2005. 2 Estimates discontinued in 2006.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 22 NASS, USDA

Tobacco: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Class, Type,

State, and United States, 2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

Class and Type

Area Harvested Yield Production

2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006

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

Class 1, Flue-cured

 FL

 GA

 NC

 SC

 VA

 US

Class 2, Fire-cured

 KY

 TN

 VA

 US

Class 3, Air-cured

 Light Air-cured

 Burley

 KY

 MO

 NC

 OH

 PA 1

 TN

 VA

 WV 2

 US

 Southern MD Belt

 PA

 Total Light Air-cured

2,500

16,000

123,000

20,000

14,000

175,500

6,000

5,500

340

11,840

70,000

1,350

3,000

3,400

2,200

17,000

2,800

400

100,150

1,500

101,650

1,100

18,000

150,000

22,000

17,000

208,100

5,300

5,600

380

11,280

73,000

1,600

4,000

3,100

5,500

14,000

2,800

104,000

1,100

105,100

2,200

1,735

2,227

2,100

2,410

2,182

3,400

3,000

2,150

3,178

2,050

2,075

1,650

1,980

2,200

2,000

2,100

1,700

2,031

2,000

2,030

2,600

2,100

2,230

2,200

2,400

2,231

3,500

3,100

2,050

3,253

2,100

2,300

1,900

2,000

2,200

2,100

2,150

2,099

2,100

2,099

5,500

27,760

273,950

42,000

33,740

382,950

20,400

16,500

731

37,631

143,500

2,801

4,950

6,732

4,840

34,000

5,880

680

203,383

3,000

206,383

2,860

37,800

334,500

48,400

40,800

464,360

18,550

17,360

779

36,689

153,300

3,680

7,600

6,200

12,100

29,400

6,020

218,300

2,310

220,610

See footnote(s) at end of table. --continued
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 23 NASS, USDA

Tobacco: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Class, Type

State, and United States, 2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006 (continued)

Class and Type

Area Harvested Yield Production

2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006

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

Class 3, Air-cured

 Dark Air-cured

 KY

 TN

 VA 3

 US

Class 4, Cigar Filler

 PA Seedleaf

 PA

Class 5, Cigar Binder

 CT Valley Binder

 CT

 MA

 US

Class 6, Cigar Wrapper

 CT Valley Shade-grown

 CT

 MA

 US

All Cigar Types

All Tobacco

3,700

450

4,150

1,300

1,520

900

2,420

930

290

1,220

4,940

298,080

4,700

400

5,100

1,300

1,600

1,000

2,600

800

200

1,000

4,900

334,480

2,800

2,600

2,778

2,200

1,720

1,670

1,701

1,550

1,260

1,481

1,778

2,171

2,900

2,700

2,884

2,150

1,800

1,750

1,781

1,600

1,100

1,500

1,821

2,228

10,360

1,170

11,530

2,860

2,614

1,503

4,117

1,442

365

1,807

8,784

647,278

13,630

1,080

14,710

2,795

2,880

1,750

4,630

1,280

220

1,500

8,925

745,294

 1 Estimates began in 2005. 2 Estimates discontinued in 2006. 3 No Sun-cured tobacco was harvested in 2005 or is expected to be harvested in 2006.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 24 NASS, USDA

Peaches: Total Production by Type, State, and United States,

2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Total Production

2004 2005 2006

Tons Tons Tons

AL 1

AR 1

CA 1

 Freestone

CO 1

CT 1

GA 1

ID 1

IL 1

IN 1 2

KY 1

LA 1

MD 1

MA 1

MI

MO 1

NJ

NY 1

NC 1

OH 1

OK 1

OR 1

PA

SC

TN 1

TX 1

UT 1

VA 1

WA

WV 1

Total Above

CA

 Clingstone 1

US

14,000

4,500

436,000

13,000

850

52,500

9,000

10,600

1,200

800

850

4,100

960

18,700

4,500

32,500

6,000

3,500

5,100

2,000

3,300

23,000

70,000

1,950

12,200

5,000

4,500

21,500

6,000

768,110

539,000

1,307,110

12,000

4,950

385,000

12,000

700

40,000

8,000

11,200

750

650

4,200

1,000

14,000

5,800

35,000

4,250

6,000

2,100

2,000

2,800

26,600

75,000

2,000

8,750

4,700

4,700

20,900

5,500

700,550

484,000

1,184,550

7,000

5,400

380,000

11,000

950

42,000

9,000

11,500

850

500

3,800

1,300

14,000

6,700

36,000

6,000

6,000

3,600

1,800

2,000

28,500

55,000

1,700

3,200

5,000

3,500

21,500

6,000

673,800

380,000

1,053,800

 1 Estimates for current year carried forward from an earlier forecast. 2 Estimates discontinued in 2005.

Peaches: Total Production, by Type,

California, 2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006 1

Type

Total Production

2004 2005 2006

Tons Tons Tons

Freestone

Clingstone

Total

436,000

539,000

975,000

385,000

484,000

869,000

380,000

380,000

760,000

 1 Estimates for current year carried forward from an earlier forecast.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 25 NASS, USDA

Apples, Commercial: Total Production by State and United States,

2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Total Production 1

2004 2005 2006

Million Pounds Million Pounds Million Pounds

AZ

AR 2

CA

CO

CT

GA

ID

IL

IN

IA

KS 2

KY

ME

MD

MA

MI

MN

MO

NH

NJ

NM 2

NY

NC

OH

OR

PA

RI

SC

TN

UT

VT

VA

WA

WV

WI

US

37.0

1.9

355.0

28.0

19.5

12.0

80.0

56.5

60.0

5.3

2.8

7.7

47.0

34.1

42.0

730.0

25.0

48.0

30.5

40.0

4.6

1,280.0

155.0

90.0

163.0

405.0

2.2

6.0

11.0

32.0

41.5

300.0

6,150.0

81.0

57.0

10,440.6

22.2

355.0

31.0

15.5

14.0

70.0

49.0

50.0

2.1

5.5

31.0

41.0

28.5

780.0

22.0

49.0

21.0

45.0

1,040.0

130.0

99.0

145.0

515.0

1.6

4.0

8.5

38.0

33.0

280.0

5,800.0

87.0

52.0

9,864.9

30.0

360.0

16.0

16.0

12.0

70.0

53.0

57.0

4.5

7.0

28.0

38.0

31.0

680.0

23.0

57.0

27.0

45.0

1,100.0

172.0

104.0

155.0

450.0

1.7

3.0

11.0

22.0

34.5

260.0

5,600.0

90.0

62.0

9,619.7

 1 In orchards of 100 or more bearing age trees. 2 Estimates discontinued in 2005.

Prunes and Plums: Total Production by State and 4-State Total,

2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Total Production

2004 2005 2006

Tons Tons Tons

ID

MI

OR

WA

4-State Total

4,000

2,500

13,000

5,500

25,000

2,000

2,000

1,500

3,600

9,100

3,000

3,000

13,000

5,000

24,000
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 26 NASS, USDA

Pears: Total Production by Crop, State, and United States,

2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

Crop and State

Total Production

2004 2005 2006

Tons Tons Tons

Bartlett

 CA

 OR

 WA

 Total

Other

 CA

 OR

 WA

 Total

All

 CA

 CO

 CT

 MI

 NY

 OR

 PA

 UT

 WA

 US

223,000

63,000

171,000

457,000

48,000

150,000

195,000

393,000

271,000

2,600

900

3,460

16,500

213,000

4,500

300

366,000

878,260

166,000

58,000

167,000

391,000

36,000

134,000

248,000

418,000

202,000

2,500

1,000

2,000

8,500

192,000

2,100

225

415,000

825,325

195,000

60,000

170,000

425,000

40,000

145,000

200,000

385,000

235,000

2,400

1,100

3,400

13,000

205,000

5,200

210

370,000

835,310

Papayas: Area and Fresh Production by Month, Hawaii, 2005-2006

Month

Area Fresh Production 1

Total in Crop Harvested 2005 2006

2005 2006 2005 2006

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

Jun

Jul

2,600

2,585

1,745

1,755

1,580

1,570

1,510

1,510

2,595

2,745

1,920

1,810

 1 Utilized fresh production.

Coffee: Production, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, 2003-2005

State

Production 1

2003-04 2004-05 2005-06

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

HI

PR

8,300

22,500

5,600

18,500

8,200

20,300

 1 Parchment basis.

Ginger Root: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production,

Hawaii, 2004-2006

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06

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

HI 150 120 100 40,000 42,500 43,000 6,000 5,100 4,300
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 27 NASS, USDA

Grapes: Total Production by Crop, State, and United States,

2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Total Production

2004 2005 2006

Tons Tons Tons

AZ

AR

CA

 All Types

 Wine

 Table 1

 Raisin 1

GA

MI

MO

NY

NC

OH

OR

PA

TX

VA

WA

 All Types

 Wine

 Juice

US

4,000

3,000

5,623,000

2,815,000

770,000

2,038,000

3,300

62,500

3,630

142,000

3,500

4,800

24,000

86,800

8,800

3,700

267,000

107,000

160,000

6,240,030

1,000

1,900

6,978,000

3,805,000

867,000

2,306,000

3,500

102,700

3,900

178,000

3,900

8,500

27,000

90,000

9,700

5,600

415,000

110,000

305,000

7,828,700

900

2,100

6,040,000

3,200,000

790,000

2,050,000

3,300

25,000

4,400

160,000

5,200

6,000

31,000

78,000

4,600

6,500

350,000

120,000

230,000

6,717,000

 1 Fresh basis.

Hops: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and

United States, 2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2005 2006 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006

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

ID

OR

WA

US

3,287

5,163

21,013

29,463

2,777

5,036

21,115

28,928

1,640

1,560

1,878

1,796

1,630

1,750

2,060

1,965

5,165.0

8,612.0

41,426.9

55,203.9

5,390.9

8,054.0

39,469.6

52,914.5

4,526.5

8,813.0

43,496.9

56,836.4

Olives: Variety and Total Production, California

2004-2005 and Forecasted August 1, 2006

Variety

Total Production

2004 2005 2006

Tons Tons Tons

Manzanillo

Sevillano

All Other 1

Total

80,000

24,000

3,500

107,500

116,000

20,000

6,000

142,000

38,000

10,000

2,000

50,000

 1 Includes production for varieties that were or will be used for canned, oil, and other specialty products.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 28 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2005-2006

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop

Area Planted Area Harvested

2005 2006 2005 2006

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

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain 2

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain 2

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed 3

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 4

3,875.0

81,759.0

4,246.0

565.0

3,384.0

1,433.0

6,454.0

57,229.0

40,433.0

2,760.0

14,036.0

1,159.0

983.0

49.0

1,657.0

2.4

165.0

72,142.0

2,709.0

14,245.4

13,975.0

270.4

1,299.8

42.5

1,665.0

808.0

450.0

1,110.0

20.0

68.0

53.4

968.6

91.0

3,496.0

79,366.0

4,312.0

575.0

2,913.0

1,378.0

6,282.0

57,873.0

41,393.0

1,885.0

14,595.0

1,018.0

718.0

42.5

1,262.0

1.8

221.0

74,930.0

1,900.0

15,276.0

14,940.0

336.0

1,362.8

41.0

1,607.3

895.0

420.0

1,138.0

17.7

71.1

58.7

990.5

96.0

3,269.0

75,107.0

5,920.0

61,649.0

22,389.0

39,260.0

1,823.0

515.0

3,364.0

279.0

5,736.0

311.0

50,119.0

33,794.0

2,716.0

13,609.0

1,114.0

955.0

44.6

1,629.0

2.0

160.0

71,361.0

2,610.0

13,802.6

13,534.0

268.6

1,242.9

922.6

298.1

24.5

1,568.6

765.9

439.0

6.1

0.1

29.5

76.0

1,087.4

19.8

66.7

51.4

949.5

17.7

88.4

0.4

2,990.0

72,091.0

62,697.0

22,407.0

40,290.0

1,907.0

2,895.0

259.0

5,317.0

47,084.0

31,108.0

1,822.0

14,154.0

974.7

704.0

40.5

1,233.0

1.6

212.0

73,935.0

1,797.0

12,815.0

12,482.0

333.0

1,344.2

921.8

334.5

24.5

1,519.0

856.6

402.0

0.1

28.9

1,118.4

17.5

69.7

56.8

974.4

93.4

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

full 2006 crop year. 2 Area planted for all purposes. 3 Acreage is not estimated. 4 Area is total acres in crop, not harvested acreage.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 29 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2005-2006

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop Units

Yield Production

2005 2006 2005 2006

1,000 1,000

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice 2

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed 3

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 2

 Upland 2

 Amer-Pima 2

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas 2

 Dry Edible Beans 2

 Dry Edible Peas 2

 Lentils 2

 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

Bu

“

Tons

“

“

“

Bu

“

Cwt

Bu

“

Tons

Bu

“

“

“

Lbs

Tons

Bu

Lbs

“

“

“

Bu

Lbs

Bales

“

“

Tons

“

Lbs

Cwt

“

“

“

“

Lbs

“

“

“

Cwt

“

“

“

“

Lbs

Cwt

Lbs

64.8

147.9

18.0

2.44

3.38

1.91

63.0

26.3

6,636

27.0

68.7

13.6

42.0

44.4

37.2

37.1

1,419

20.6

787

2,960

1,500

1,203

43.3

1,540

831

825

1,127

22.2

28.8

2,171

1,253

1,744

1,828

1,176

1,340

42,500

1,796

92

388

247

281

342

401

109

178

61.2

152.2

2.27

3.18

1.77

56.3

6,813

55.8

38.3

41.2

30.0

32.7

2,645

39.6

765

751

1,287

23.7

30.6

2,228

1,534

43,000

1,965

264

296

330

211,896

11,112,072

106,311

150,590

75,771

74,819

114,878

13,545

223,235

7,537

393,893

4,218

2,104,690

1,499,129

101,105

504,456

1,580,985

8,172.1

19,695

35,114

4,821,250

3,000

192,545

3,086,432

4,018,355

23,890.2

23,259.7

630.5

27,537

26,604

647,278

307

27,350

14,003

5,163

755

8,200

5,100

52,914.5

6,980

422,209

4,892

18,724

17,567

381,026

1,933

15,730

4,300

182,972

10,975,740

142,326

71,205

71,121

107,423

197,242

296,453

1,801,355

1,283,134

54,710

463,511

7,175.0

3,260,800

2,927,634

20,431.0

19,538.0

893.0

31,835

28,205

745,294

23,301

4,300

56,836.4

4,615

20,646

18,731

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

full 2006 crop year. 2 Yield in pounds. 3 Yield is not estimated.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 30 NASS, USDA

Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 2004-2006

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop Units

Production

2004 2005 2006

1,000 1,000 1,000

Citrus 2

 Grapefruit

 Lemons

 Oranges

 Tangelos (FL)

 Tangerines

 Temples (FL)

Noncitrus

 Apples

 Apricots

 Bananas (HI)

 Grapes

 Olives (CA)

 Papayas (HI)

 Peaches

 Pears

 Prunes, Dried (CA)

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA)

Nuts & Misc.

 Almonds (CA)

 Hazelnuts (OR)

 Pecans

 Walnuts (CA)

 Maple Syrup

Tons

“

“

“

“

“

1,000 Lbs

Tons

Lbs

Tons

“

Lbs

Tons

“

“

“

Lbs

Tons

Lbs

Tons

Gals

2,165

798

12,872

45

417

63

10,440.6

101.1

16,500.0

6,240.0

107.5

35,800.0

1,307.1

878.3

49.0

25.0

1,005,000

37.5

185,800

325.0

1,507

1,008

813

9,215

70

331

29

9,864.9

81.7

20,900.0

7,828.7

142.0

32,900.0

1,184.6

825.3

90.0

9.1

915,000

27.6

280,200

355.0

1,242

1,232

866

8,868

63

432

32

9,619.7

44.5

6,717.0

50.0

1,053.8

835.3

145.0

24.0

1,050,000

1,449

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

full 2006 crop year, except citrus which is for the 2005-06 season. 2 Production years are 2003-04, 2004-05, and 2005-06.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2006 31 NASS, USDA

Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2005-2006

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Area Planted Area Harvested

2005 2006 2005 2006

Hectares Hectares Hectares Hectares

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain 2

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All 3

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain 2

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All 3

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed 4

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 3

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas 4

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All 3

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 5

1,568,170

33,087,050

1,718,310

228,650

1,369,470

579,920

2,611,870

23,160,000

16,362,830

1,116,940

5,680,230

469,040

397,810

19,830

670,570

970

66,770

29,195,150

1,096,310

5,764,970

5,655,540

109,430

526,020

17,200

673,810

326,990

182,110

449,210

8,090

27,520

21,610

391,980

36,830

1,414,800

32,118,630

1,745,020

232,700

1,178,860

557,660

2,542,260

23,420,620

16,751,330

762,840

5,906,450

411,970

290,570

17,200

510,720

730

89,440

30,323,420

768,910

6,182,040

6,046,070

135,980

551,510

16,590

650,460

362,200

169,970

460,540

7,160

28,770

23,760

400,850

38,850

1,322,930

30,395,050

2,395,760

24,948,730

9,060,600

15,888,130

737,750

208,420

1,361,380

112,910

2,321,300

125,860

20,282,660

13,676,090

1,099,140

5,507,430

450,820

386,480

18,050

659,240

810

64,750

28,879,080

1,056,240

5,585,770

5,477,070

108,700

502,990

373,370

120,630

9,910

634,800

309,950

177,660

2,470

50

11,920

30,760

440,060

8,010

26,990

20,800

384,250

7,160

35,770

150

1,210,020

29,174,510

25,372,850

9,067,890

16,304,960

771,740

1,171,580

104,810

2,151,740

19,054,420

12,589,100

737,350

5,727,980

394,450

284,900

16,390

498,980

650

85,790

29,920,760

727,230

5,186,100

5,051,340

134,760

543,980

373,040

135,360

9,910

614,720

346,660

162,690

40

11,710

452,610

7,080

28,210

22,990

394,330

37,800

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

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Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2005-2006

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Yield Production

2005 2006 2005 2006

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

3.49

9.29

40.26

5.48

7.59

4.27

2.26

1.47

7.44

1.70

4.31

30.40

2.82

2.98

2.50

2.49

1.59

1.29

0.88

3.32

1.68

1.35

2.91

1.73

0.93

0.92

1.26

49.67

64.64

2.43

1.40

1.95

2.05

1.32

1.51

47.64

2.01

0.10

43.52

27.69

31.46

38.31

44.98

0.12

19.94

3.29

9.56

5.09

7.12

3.96

2.02

7.64

3.50

2.57

2.77

2.02

2.20

2.96

2.66

0.86

0.84

1.44

53.09

68.59

2.50

1.72

48.20

2.20

29.56

33.20

36.96

4,613,490

282,259,630

96,443,720

136,612,950

68,738,290

67,874,660

1,667,450

307,200

10,125,770

191,450

10,005,340

3,826,510

57,280,270

40,799,610

2,751,630

13,729,040

717,120

7,413,600

500,280

15,930

2,186,880

1,360

87,340

83,998,910

1,822,700

5,201,480

5,064,200

137,280

24,981,150

24,134,740

293,600

13,930

1,240,580

635,170

234,190

34,250

3,720

2,310

24,000

3,170

19,151,080

221,900

849,310

796,830

17,283,050

880

713,500

1,950

3,983,750

278,796,640

129,115,980

64,596,090

64,519,890

1,559,240

8,946,750

7,530,250

49,024,850

34,921,180

1,488,960

12,614,700

6,509,050

1,479,070

79,677,140

4,448,330

4,253,900

194,430

28,880,230

25,587,150

338,060

1,056,920

1,950

25,780

209,330

936,490

849,620

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

full 2006 crop year. 2 Production may not add due to rounding. 3 Yield is not estimated.
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Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 2004-2006

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Production

2004 2005 2006

Metric tons Metric tons Metric tons

Citrus 2

 Grapefruit

 Lemons

 Oranges

 Tangelos (FL)

 Tangerines

 Temples (FL)

Noncitrus

 Apples

 Apricots

 Bananas (HI)

 Grapes

 Olives (CA)

 Papayas (HI)

 Peaches

 Pears

 Prunes, Dried (CA)

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA)

Nuts & Misc.

 Almonds (CA) (shelled)

 Hazelnuts (OR)

 Pecans

 Walnuts (CA)

 Maple Syrup

1,964,050

723,930

11,677,280

40,820

378,300

57,150

4,735,780

91,740

7,480

5,660,860

97,520

16,240

1,185,790

796,740

44,450

22,680

455,860

34,020

84,280

294,840

7,530

914,440

737,540

8,359,710

63,500

300,280

26,310

4,474,640

74,070

9,480

7,102,080

128,820

14,920

1,074,610

748,720

81,650

8,260

415,040

25,040

127,100

322,050

6,210

1,117,650

785,620

8,044,910

57,150

391,900

29,030

4,363,420

40,370

6,093,560

45,360

955,990

757,780

131,540

21,770

476,270

7,240

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

full 2006 crop year, except citrus which is for the 2005-06 season. 2 Production years are 2003-04, 2004-05, and 2005-06.
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July Weather Summary

The Nation experienced its second-hottest July on record, according to preliminary data from the National

Climatic Data Center. Only the Dust Bowl July of 1936, with an average temperature of 77.5 degrees F

(3.2 degrees F above the 20th century mean), topped the July 2006 value of 77.2 degrees F. In addition, the

contiguous United States experienced its driest July since 2000. From May to July, the Lower 48 had its

third-hottest such period behind 1934 and 1936. It was the driest May-July period since the record-setting

dryness of 1988.

Monthly temperatures averaged as much as 8 degrees F above normal in California and the northern Plains. 

More than 800 daily-record high temperatures and at least 20 all-time records were set or tied from

July 12-31, with readings reaching 115 degrees F at several locations in California’s Central Valley and

central South Dakota. Hotter-than-normal weather also prevailed across the remainder of the Plains and the

West, promoting small grain harvesting but significantly stressing pastures, rangeland, crops, and livestock. 

Meanwhile, near-normal temperatures were confined to the southern Atlantic region and in an area stretching

from the western Gulf Coast region northeastward to the lower Ohio Valley.

Intensifying drought on the Plains contrasted with an active monsoon season in the Southwest. July dryness

was particularly severe on the northern Plains, where rainfall was less than 50 percent of normal. Meanwhile

in the Four Corners States and the eastern Great Basin, heavy showers caused local flooding but eased

irrigation demands, curbed the wildfire threat, and aided drought-stressed rangeland. Some of the beneficial

monsoon showers spilled into the High Plains region centered on the Oklahoma panhandle. Farther east, most

Midwestern summer crops escaped July with only brief periods of heat stress. However, generally adequate

soil moisture reserves in the central and eastern Corn Belt contrasted with varying degrees of drought from the

Mississippi Valley westward. Heat and drought stress on reproductive Midwestern corn and soybeans was

most widespread in the eastern Dakotas. Elsewhere, many Southern pastures and summer crops--including

cotton, peanuts, and soybeans--also endured a difficult month, with below-normal rainfall and occasional heat. 

Exceptions included southern Florida and the western Gulf Coast region. In the latter region, soaking rains

signaled the continuation of a wet weather pattern that developed in late May.

July Agricultural Summary

Above-normal temperatures prevailed nearly nationwide, with the exception of the western Gulf Coast, the

middle and lower Mississippi Valley, and parts of the middle and southern Atlantic Coast States. The warm

weather promoted rapid development of summer crops and maturation and harvest of small grains. Mostly

dry conditions across the Great Plains and western Corn Belt caused corn and soybean conditions to

deteriorate, while near-normal conditions in the eastern Corn Belt and Ohio River Valley allowed modest

improvements in crop condition. Precipitation was also below normal in the Southeast, causing soil moisture

levels to decline.

The Nation’s corn crop developed rapidly during the month in response to hot weather. Acreage at or beyond

the silking stage advanced from 10 percent on July 2 to 91 percent on July 30, the same as last year but

9 percentage points ahead of normal. Silking was at or ahead of the normal pace in all States, except

Colorado. The doughing stage also progressed ahead of normal, reaching 25 percent by month’s end, 4 points

ahead of normal. Acreage denting, at 5 percent, was 1 point ahead of last year but the same as the 5-year

average. Crop condition declined during the month, particularly in the northern and central Great Plains and

western Corn Belt, as hot, dry conditions lowered soil moisture levels. On July 30, fifty-six percent of the

crop was rated good or excellent, compared with 68 percent on July 2.

Sorghum continued to progress ahead of normal during the month. By month’s end, acreage at or beyond the

heading stage had advanced to 52 percent, compared with 50 percent last year and 49 percent for the 5-year

average. Heading was most advanced in the Delta, at 96 percent in Arkansas and Louisiana. Acreage turning

color or beyond had reached 23 percent by July 30, three points ahead of last year and 2 points ahead of

normal. Coloring was underway in all States, except Nebraska, and was ahead of normal in most States.

On July 9, ninety-five percent of the oat acreage was at or beyond the heading stage, 7 points ahead of the

5-year average. Harvest progressed well ahead of the normal pace, reaching 55 percent complete by month’s

end, 9 points ahead of last year and 17 points ahead of normal. In Texas, where oats are seeded in the fall,

harvest was completed by July 23. Elsewhere, harvest was most advanced in Nebraska, at 91 percent, and

Iowa, at 81 percent. Progress was behind normal in the Ohio Valley, but ahead of normal in the other
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spring-seeded-oats States. In Minnesota and the Dakotas, harvest was between 27 and 33 points ahead of the

normal pace.

Barley acreage heading or beyond began the month well ahead of normal, at 58 percent, compared with

44 percent last year and 43 percent for the 5-year average. Development was well ahead of normal in

Minnesota and North Dakota but trailed over a week behind in the Pacific Northwest. By month’s end,

96 percent of the acreage was at or beyond the heading stage, 3 points behind last year and 2 points behind

normal. Though Minnesota’s and North Dakota’s crops reached 100 percent heading ahead of the normal

pace, Idaho and Montana’s crops, which were delayed by slow planting progress, trailed behind normal. 

Meanwhile, growers had harvested 17 percent of their acreage by July 30, eleven points ahead of last year and

12 points ahead of normal. Similar to heading progress, harvest was well ahead of normal in Minnesota and

North Dakota, but was at or behind the normal pace in the Pacific Northwest.

The winter wheat harvest continued to progress ahead of normal, beginning the month at 65 percent complete,

compared with 56 percent last year and 55 percent for the 5-year average. By month’s end, producers had

reaped 91 percent of their crop, 3 points ahead of last year and 4 points ahead of normal. Harvest was

complete or nearly complete in most States, but less than 50 percent of the acreage had been harvested in the

Pacific Northwest. Encouraged by warm, dry weather, Montana growers had harvested 83 percent of their

acreage by month’s end, 51 points ahead of their normal pace.

Spring wheat acreage in the heading stage or beyond reached 97 percent by mid-month, 7 points ahead of last

year and 11 points ahead of normal. Development trailed behind normal in Idaho and Washington but was

well ahead of normal elsewhere. Meanwhile, harvest began rapidly and advanced ahead of the normal pace. 

On July 30, twenty-two percent of the crop had been harvested, compared to just 7 percent last year and

6 percent for the 5-year average. Harvest was most advanced in the northern Great Plains, at 54 percent

complete in South Dakota and 21 percent complete in North Dakota. Both States were well ahead of normal.

The Nation’s rice crop progressed slightly behind the normal pace during the month. In Texas, heading

progressed ahead of normal throughout the month, but in all other States, the crop fell behind normal at

various dates during the month. On July 30, acreage in the heading stage or beyond was 49 percent, 6 points

ahead of last year but 2 points behind the 5-year average. At that time, only Arkansas’s and California’s crops

trailed behind the normal heading pace.

Soybeans developed rapidly during July, with acreage blooming or beyond advancing from 18 percent on

July 2 to 87 percent on July 30. At month’s end, blooming was 2 points behind last year but 6 points ahead of

normal. With the exception of Illinois and Indiana, all States were ahead of the normal blooming pace. 

Acreage setting pods or beyond also progressed ahead of normal. By month’s end, 53 percent of the acreage

had begun setting pods, compared with 52 percent last year and 41 percent for the 5-year average. Pod-setting

was at or behind normal in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio but was ahead of normal elsewhere, leading the normal

pace by 37 points in North Dakota and by 25 points or more in Minnesota, Nebraska, and Tennessee.

Peanuts continued to develop behind normal, mostly due to excessively dry weather in the Southeast and

southern Great Plains. At month’s end, 83 percent of the crop had reached the pegging stage, 4 points behind

last year and 7 points behind normal. Pegging trailed slightly behind normal in Georgia and South Carolina,

but was over a week behind normal in Texas and nearly 3 weeks behind in Alabama.

The cotton crop progressed at a near-normal pace during the month. Squaring began the month 3 points ahead

of normal, then slipped behind the normal pace by mid-month, but finished the month at the normal pace. On

July 30, ninety-four percent of the acreage was at the squaring stage or beyond, the same as last year and the

5-year average. Similarly, acreage setting bolls or beyond was ahead of normal early in the month, but fell

behind the 5-year average as the month progressed. By month’s end, 70 percent of the acreage had begun

setting bolls, 3 points ahead of last year but 1 point behind normal. Though progress was ahead of normal in

most States, in Texas, the leading producing State, boll-setting trailed 5 points behind normal.

Corn for Grain: Corn planted area for all purposes, at 79.4 million acres, is unchanged from June but down

3 percent from 2005. Growers expect to harvest 72.1 million acres for grain, also unchanged from June but

down 4 percent from last year.

As of July 30, fifty-six percent of the crop was rated in good to excellent condition in the 18 major corn

producing States, up 3 percentage points from a year ago. Regionally, corn crop conditions were worse than
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last year in the western Corn Belt and Great Plains, where scarce precipitation and above normal temperatures

depleted soil moisture levels. Crop conditions in the eastern Corn Belt and Ohio Valley were generally better

than a year ago as moderate rainfall and near normal temperatures throughout much of the growing season

helped maintain adequate soil moisture.

The August 1 corn objective yield data indicates the second highest ear count on record, behind 2004, for the

combined 10 objective yield States (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio,

South Dakota, and Wisconsin). The indicated number of ears per acre is higher than last year in all objective

yield States, except Kansas and Missouri. Of the 23 non-objective yield States, 11 States are expecting lower

yields than 2005. The largest decreases are expected in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and North Dakota.

Corn planting began slowly in the Corn Belt and northern Great Plains as moderate precipitation hampered

progress. Planting progress accelerated rapidly during April despite periods of heavy rainfall, as warm

temperatures helped fields dry quickly. Mostly hot, dry conditions across the western Corn Belt and Great

Plains during May and June favored planting and crop development, but caused crop conditions to decline. 

Persistent rainfall and below normal temperatures across the eastern Corn Belt and Ohio Valley during May

hindered planting progress and limited crop emergence. However, warmer temperatures during June helped

spur corn development in these areas. By mid-June, emergence was nearly complete, at or ahead of normal in

all States, except Colorado, Indiana, and Kansas.

Corn silking began near the normal pace, but progressed rapidly across the Corn Belt. By July 30,

ninety-one percent of the acreage was at or beyond the silking stage, the same as last year but 9 percentage

points ahead of normal. Silking was at or ahead of normal in all States, except Colorado, where progress

trailed slightly behind normal. Twenty-five percent of the acreage was at or beyond the dough stage by

month’s end, 1 point ahead of last year and 4 points ahead of normal. Progress was slightly behind normal in

the Ohio Valley but ahead of normal elsewhere.

Sorghum: The first production forecast for the 2006 crop year is 296 million bushels, down 25 percent from

last year. If realized, this would be the lowest production since 1956. Based on August 1 conditions, the

sorghum yield forecast is 55.8 bushels per acre, down 12.9 bushels from last year. Kansas, the largest

producing State, expects a yield of 57.0 bushels, 18.0 bushels below 2005. The yield forecast for Texas is

48.0 bushels per acre, down 12.0 bushels from last year. Area for harvest as grain is forecast at 5.32 million

acres, unchanged from June but 7 percent below last year. 

During 2006, sorghum development in the top 11 producing States has been slightly ahead of normal. As of

July 30, fifty-two percent of the sorghum crop was at or beyond the heading stage, compared with 50 percent

last year and the 5-year average of 49 percent. As of July 30, sorghum condition was rated as 32 percent good

to excellent in the top 11 producing States, down from 48 percent at the same time last year. In Kansas, which

is expecting the largest decrease in forecasted yield, sorghum condition was rated as 36 percent good to

excellent, compared with 48 percent at the same time last year. Yields are forecast to be down from 2005 in

all States except Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, as hot, dry weather has decreased yield expectations. After

Kansas, the largest decline in forecasted yield is expected in Nebraska, down 14.0 bushels from 2005 due to

extremely dry conditions this summer in the major producing areas of the State. The largest increase from last

year is expected in Illinois, where the sorghum yield is forecast at a record-tying 109 bushels per acre.

Oats: Production is forecast at 107 million bushels, 3 percent below the July 1 forecast and 6 percent below

last year’s 115 million bushels. If realized, this would be the lowest production on record. The U.S. yield is

forecast at 56.3 bushels per acre, down 1.6 bushels from July 1 and 6.7 bushels from 2005. Growers expect to

harvest 1.91 million acres for grain, up 5 percent from last year.

The crop developed at or ahead of normal in most major oat-producing States during July. As of July 30,

fifty-five percent of the oat acreage was harvested, which is 9 percentage points ahead of last year and

17 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Good harvest weather during July resulted in oat harvest

being finished in Texas, 91 percent complete in Nebraska, and 81 percent complete in Iowa. Compared with

July 1, yields are forecast to be higher in Idaho, New York, Pennsylvania, and in Texas where farmers realized

better yields than initially expected. In all other States, yields are forecast to be down or unchanged from

July 1. The largest decrease in yield from July is expected in Illinois, where the yield is forecast at

70.0 bushels per acre, down 12.0 bushels from July 1 due to deteriorating conditions. As of July 30,

thirty-one percent of the oat crop in the nine major producing States was rated as good to excellent, which is

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Barley: Production for 2006 is forecast at 183 million bushels, 14 percent below 2005, four percent below

the July 1 forecast, and the lowest production since 1936. Based on conditions as of August 1, the average

yield is forecast at 61.2 bushels per acre, down 3.6 bushels from last year and 2.2 bushels below last month. 

Area for harvest, at 2.99 million acres, is down 9 percent from 2005 and the lowest since 1885. Compared to

2005, harvested area and production are down in all major-producing States, except Minnesota, Oregon,

Pennsylvania, and Utah.

Hot, dry weather in most barley-growing regions has depleted soil moisture, causing crop condition to

deteriorate and limiting the yield potential. However, the dry conditions have been favorable for harvest. As

of July 30, seventeen percent of the acreage had been harvested, compared with 6 percent last year and

5 percent for the 5-year average.

Winter Wheat: Production is forecast at 1.28 billion bushels, up slightly from last month but 14 percent

below 2005. Area harvested for grain totals 31.1 million acres, unchanged from last month but down

8 percent from last year. The U.S. yield is forecast at 41.2 bushels per acre, up 0.1 bushel from July 1. 

Harvest progress in the 18 major producing States was 91 percent complete by July 30. This was 3 percentage

points ahead of last year and 4 points ahead of the 5-year average.

Harvest was virtually complete in all Hard Red Winter States except Montana. Yield forecasts were

unchanged from last month in all States in the central and southern Great Plains except Nebraska. In

Montana, crop development continued at a rapid pace due to hot and dry weather during the month of July. 

These weather conditions allowed harvest to progress well ahead of normal in the State. Montana’s yield

forecast is 2.0 bushels above last month despite these unfavorable weather conditions. Yield forecasts in

Nebraska and South Dakota are down from the previous month due to the continued affects of the drought. 

Harvest in the Soft Red Winter (SRW) growing area was virtually complete in most States by the end of July. 

Yield prospects across much of the SRW region continue to be better than last year due to ideal conditions

during the growing season. Forecasted yields are at or above last months level in all States except Kentucky

and Illinois. Record high yields are expected in Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois,

Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin

White wheat yield forecasts in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) States are at or below the previous month’s level. 

Harvest progress was ahead of normal in Washington and Idaho, while Oregon was a little behind the normal

pace. In Idaho, yields are down due to hot and dry conditions during July. Crop development and harvest

progress in Oregon and Washington were accelerated due to hot and dry weather during July. However, this

weather did not significantly affect yield potential for the crop in either State. In Oregon, good yields are

expected due to favorable growing conditions this year. Hail damage was reported in some wheat fields in

Washington due to several rain storms during the month of July.

Durum Wheat: Production is forecast at 54.7 million bushels, down 9 percent from last month and down

46 percent from 2005. The U.S. yield is forecast at 30.0 bushels per acre, 3.1 bushels less than last month and

down 7.2 bushels from last year. Area harvested for grain totals 1.82 million acres, unchanged from last

month but down 33 percent from last year. If realized, this will be the lowest harvested area since 1961 and

the lowest production since 1988.

Yield forecasts are unchanged from last month in all States except Montana and North Dakota. Crop

condition ratings and yield potential are down from the previous month in Montana and North Dakota due to

hot and dry weather during the month July. This weather has pushed the crop development and harvest

progress ahead of normal in both States. Harvest is complete in California and Arizona. 

Other Spring Wheat: Production is forecast at 464 million bushels, down slightly from last month and

8 percent below 2005. Area harvested for grain totals 14.2 million acres, unchanged from last month but up

4 percent from last year. The U.S. yield is forecast at 32.7 bushels per acre, 0.2 bushel less than last month

and down 4.4 bushels from 2005. Harvest progress in the six major producing States was 22 percent complete

by July 30. This was 15 percentage points ahead of last year and 16 points ahead of the normal.

Harvest progress was ahead of normal in all States except Washington and Oregon, due to hot and dry weather

during the month of July. This weather caused the crop condition ratings to continue to decline and

accelerated crop development across much of the growing area. Yield forecasts are at or below last months
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level in all States except Minnesota and Oregon. In the Pacific Northwest, harvest is just getting underway as

warm weather during the month of July promoted maturation of the crop.

Peanuts: Production is forecast at 3.26 billion pounds, down 32 percent from last year’s crop and down

24 percent from 2004. If realized, this would be the lowest production since 1980. Area for harvest is

expected to total 1.23 million acres, down 3 percent from June and down 24 percent from 2005. Yields are

expected to average 2,645 pounds per acre, 315 pounds per acre below last year. Planted acres, at

1.26 million, are down 3 percent from the June estimate and 24 percent below 2005.

Production in the Southeast States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina) is expected

to total 2.25 billion pounds, down 34 percent from last year’s level. Yields in the region are expected to

average 2,410 pounds per acre, 416 pounds below 2005. Hot, dry weather in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia

caused crop conditions to decline sharply from last year. As of July 30, the percent of crop rated very poor to

poor was 42 percent in Alabama, 55 percent in Florida, and 29 percent in Georgia compared to 4 percent,

2 percent, and 5 percent respectively for the same time period last year. Expected area for harvest, at

933 million acres, is down 22 percent from last year. The decline in acreage is attributed to higher old crop

supplies than in recent years, low farmer stock peanut prices, and higher input costs. As of July 30, peanuts

pegging in Alabama, at 43 percent, lagged the 5-year average by 39 percentage points. Peanuts pegging in

Florida, at 95 percent, Georgia, at 93 percent, and South Carolina, at 90 percent, were near their respective

5-year averages.

Virginia-North Carolina production is forecast at 333 million pounds, down 6 percent from last year’s crop. 

Yield is forecast at 3,269 pounds per acre, up 269 pounds from the previous year. Area for harvest is expected

to total 102,000 acres, down 14 percent from 2005. As of July 30, peanuts pegging in Virginia equaled the

5-year average of 80 percent, while in North Carolina, peanuts pegging, at 94 percent, exceeded the 5-year

average by 1 percentage point. 

Southwest peanut production (New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) is expected to total 679 million pounds,

down 37 percent from 2005. Yields are expected to average 3,430 pounds per acre for the region, 26 pounds

below last year’s level. Yields in Texas are expected to equal last year’s record high of 3,500 pounds per acre. 

The region’s expected area for harvest, at 198,000 acres, is down 37 percent from last year. On July 30,

peanuts pegging in Oklahoma, at 98 percent, exceeded the 5-year average by 6 percentage points, while in

Texas, peanuts pegging, at 75 percent, lagged the 5-year average by 11 percentage points.

Rice: Production is forecast at 197 million cwt, down 12 percent from last year and down 15 percent from

2004. Area for harvest is expected to total 2.90 million acres, unchanged from June but down 14 percent from

last year. Rice plantings, at 2.91 million acres, are also unchanged from the June estimate. The decline in

acreage from last year is attributed to higher fuel, fertilizer, and irrigation costs. The U.S. yield is forecast at

6,813 pounds per acre, up 177 pounds from last year. A record high yield of 6,900 pounds per acre is

expected in Missouri.

As of July 30, heading of the crop in Arkansas and California was 7 and 8 percentage points behind their

respective 5-year averages. In the other rice producing States, crop development was at or ahead of normal. 

Crop condition was rated 58 percent good to excellent across the rice producing States, down from 62 percent

the previous year.

Soybeans: Area planted, at 74.9 million acres, is unchanged from June but up 4 percent from last year and is

the second largest on record. Producers expect to harvest 73.9 million acres, unchanged from June but up

4 percent from the 2005 acreage. Planted area and harvested area, if realized, are both the second largest on

record. 

As of July 30, fifty-three percent of the U.S. soybean crop was rated good to excellent, 1 percentage point

below the same week in 2005. In the Great Plains and western Corn Belt, hot, dry weather prevailed during

July, causing crop conditions to deteriorate. During July, good to excellent ratings in Minnesota, North

Dakota, and South Dakota decreased 26, 39, and 37 percentage points, respectively. Similar weather patterns

also caused deterioration of the crop in the Gulf Coast States. In Alabama and parts of Mississippi, farmers

are faced with stunted plant growth and reduced pod set due to the drought conditions. In contrast, parts of

the Ohio Valley and most of the Atlantic Coast States experienced some moderate rainfall during the month,

improving soybean conditions. Yields are below 2005 levels in the western Corn Belt, the Great Plains, and
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throughout the Gulf Coast States. The largest yield decreases are expected in Alabama and North Dakota,

while record high yields are expected in Kentucky, Michigan, and New York.

Though spring planting started off well in most States, rainfall in early May caused many Corn Belt farmers to

fall behind their normal pace. In the 11 major soybean producing States (Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,

Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Dakota), the average planting date

was a day later than last year. The U.S. crop progressed well through June and July, with plant emergence

and blooming ahead of normal in nearly all States. By July 30, eighty-seven percent of the crop was

blooming, 2 percentage points behind last year but 6 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. 

Fifty-three percent of the acreage was setting pods or beyond, compared to last year’s 52 percent and the

5-year average of 41 percent. Pod-setting was at or ahead of normal in nearly all States by month’s end, with

Mississippi leading the nation at 96 percent and only Illinois and Indiana behind their normal pace.

Cotton: Upland cotton growers expect to harvest 12.5 million acres, down 8 percent from last year. 

American-Pima cotton producers planted 336,000 acres, up 66,000 acres from last year. Expected harvested

area, at a record high 333,000 acres, is up 24 percent from last year. 

Planting throughout the Southeastern States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and

Virginia) was complete by mid-June. Growing conditions varied across the region. In Alabama, Georgia, and

the Florida Panhandle, cotton growers battled drought conditions throughout most of July. The crop condition

in Alabama is rated mostly poor to very poor while the Georgia crop is rated fair to good. Producers in the

Carolinas and Virginia received timely rains and favorable weather throughout the month of July. With the

hot dry weather in the region, the crop is setting bolls ahead of last year and slightly ahead of normal.

Upland growers in the Delta States (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee) finished

planting in late May. By late June and throughout most of July, the region experienced hot, dry conditions,

but in the later part of July, scattered rainfall throughout the region provided some relief. The acreage setting

bolls was ahead of last year and ahead of normal, while the crop is reported in mostly fair to good condition.

The hot, dry weather allowed cotton producers in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico to complete planting by

early June, ahead of normal. With the lack of rainfall in June and July and the continued high temperatures,

the dryland crop is under stress throughout most of the region. Meanwhile, water is being applied in record

amounts to the irrigated crop. In Oklahoma and the High Plains of Texas, the crop is reported to be mostly

poor to very poor condition. In Texas, producers expect to abandon 2.20 million acres of the 6.40 million

planted acres. Harvesting in South Texas was underway by late July.

Upland cotton planting in California was delayed due to wet weather and cool conditions but planting was

complete by June. Hot, dry weather started in late-June and continued throughout July with temperatures

exceeding 100 degrees over a several week period. The intense heat caused some stress to the cotton plants. 

Harvest is just underway in the Yuma, Arizona area. The Arizona crop condition is rated mostly fair to good

while the California crop is in mostly good condition. 

American-Pima production is forecast at a record high 893,000 bales, up 42 percent from last year. The U.S.

yield is forecast at 1,287 per harvested acre. California growers expect to harvest a record high production of

790,000 bales, up 42 percent from last year. The crop is progressing normally throughout Arizona and

California but the prolonged heat wave in July caused some plants to shed their squares.

Ginnings totaled 23,250 running bales prior to August 1, compared with 68,700 running bales ginned prior to

the same date last year and 48,350 running bales in 2004.

Dry Beans: U.S. dry edible bean production is forecast at 23.3 million cwt in 2006, down 15 percent from

last year but 31 percent above two years ago. 

Acreage adjustments since the June Acreage Report increased planted acreage estimates 3 percent and

harvested expectations up 4 percent. Planted area is now estimated at 1.61 million acres, 3 percent below last

year but up 19 percent from two years ago. Harvested acreage is forecast at 1.52 million acres, down

3 percent from last year but 25 percent above 2004. The average U.S. yield is forecast at 1,534 pounds per

acre, a decrease of 210 pounds from last year but 75 pounds more than two years ago. 
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Production is expected to be below last year in 11 of the 18 producing States. These decreases are mostly the

result of lower yields. Ten of the 18 States also have lower harvested acreage than last year. North Dakota

growers expect to decrease production 27 percent from 2005. Nebraska’s production forecast is down

24 percent from 2005, while Minnesota’s prospects are 22 percent below last year. Idaho’s production is

expected to be less than 1 percent below 2005. Colorado growers expect a 30 percent drop in production,

while California production is expected to decrease 10 percent. The production in Utah decreased 48 percent,

Kansas is down 24 percent, Wyoming dropped 23 percent, and growers in Wisconsin and Texas expect a

decrease of 8 percent and 5 percent, respectively. Production in Michigan is expected to increase 1 percent

from 2005, while Washington’s production forecast is up 63 percent. Growers in New Mexico and New York

expect production to increase 30 percent from 2005. The production in Oregon is up 17 percent, South

Dakota production is expected to increase by 4 percent, while Montana’s prospects are 1 percent above last

year. In North Dakota, above normal temperatures and below average precipitation combined to greatly

deteriorate crop conditions. As of July 30, the crop was rated 29 percent good to excellent compared with

60 percent last year. Also, as of July 30, eighty-eight percent of the crop was rated as setting pods and beyond,

ahead of last year’s 52 percent and the 5-year average of 41 percent. In Michigan dry bean planting was

completed ahead of the 5-year average with crop conditions rated 71 percent good to excellent as of July 30. 

In Minnesota, drought conditions have lowered yield expectations. Crop condition was 30 percent good to

excellent as of July 30. In Idaho, hot dry weather during July and an increasing proportion of chickpeas have

combined to lower yield expectations below last year. Growing conditions in Colorado have been hot and dry

this season. Restrictions on irrigation water along the Front Range and South Platte River reduced planted

acres. In California, recent high temperatures have caused concern that yields may be adversely affected.

U.S. planted area of pinto beans is down 18 percent from last year, while great northerns have dropped

3 percent. Kidney bean acreage decreased 20 percent for dark and 34 percent for light. Small red acreage is

down 31 percent, cranberry acreage dropped 21 percent, and small whites have decreased 5 percent. Lima

beans are down 19 percent for baby and 15 percent for large. Chickpea (garbanzo) acreage has risen

36 percent for smalls (smaller than 20/64 in.) and 58 percent for large (larger than 20/64 in.). Navy bean

acreage has increased 18 percent, black beans are up 49 percent, pink beans rose 16 percent, and blackeyes are

13 percent above 2005. Pinto beans make up 42 percent of planted dry bean acreage this year; navies account

for 17 percent; blacks have 10 percent; all chickpeas account for 9 percent; all kidney beans combine for

6 percent; and great northern take 4 percent. The remaining 12 percent are distributed among the other

classes. 

Alfalfa and Alfalfa Mixtures: Production is forecast at 71.2 million tons, down 6 percent from last year. 

Yields are expected to average 3.18 tons per acre, down 0.20 ton from 2005. Harvested area is forecast at

22.4 million acres, unchanged from June but up fractionally from last year. 

Yields are forecast to be down across the Great Plains States, California, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Virginia,

and Washington. Extremely hot and dry weather has persisted this year throughout the Great Plains, severely

hurting yield expectations for alfalfa hay. Compared with 2005, the largest declines are expected in

Oklahoma and Kansas, down 1.10 tons and 1.00 ton from last year, respectively. Meanwhile, yields are

forecast higher across the northern and eastern Corn Belt, Arizona, Idaho, New York, and Pennsylvania. The

largest increases in yields are expected in Illinois and Pennsylvania, up 0.9 ton and 0.6 ton from 2005,

respectively.

Other Hay: Production is forecast at 71.1 million tons, down 5 percent from 2005. Based on

August 1 conditions, yields are expected to average 1.77 tons, down 0.14 ton from last year. If realized, the

yield would be the lowest since 1990. Harvested area, at 40.3 million acres, is unchanged from June but up

3 percent from the previous year. 

Very dry conditions during the spring and early summer contributed to decreased yield expectations across the

Great Plains. Compared with last year, yields are down 0.6 ton in both North Dakota and South Dakota. 

Yields are also forecast to be down from 2005 in the Upper Mississippi Valley, Southeast, and most of the

Pacific Coast States. The largest expected decreases in yield from last year are forecast in Alabama, Georgia,

and Mississippi, where yields are forecast to be down 1.2 tons, 0.7 ton, and 1.0 ton from 2005, respectively. 

Weather conditions in these States have been extremely hot and dry during the growing season resulting in

fewer cuttings and reduced yields. Meanwhile, yields are forecast to increase from last year across the eastern

Corn Belt, Arkansas, Louisiana, New York, and Pennsylvania as less severe conditions and timely spring rains

improved expectations.
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Tobacco: U.S. all tobacco production for 2006 is forecast at 745 million pounds, up 15 percent from 2005

when acreage and production decreased significantly due to the tobacco buyout. However, production is still

15 percent below 2004 when tobacco quotas were in place. Area harvested is forecast at 334,480 acres,

12 percent above last year. Yields for 2006 are expected to average 2,228 pounds per acre, 57 pounds greater

than 2005. On average, tobacco yields have increased in all tobacco estimating States.

Flue-cured tobacco production is expected to total 464 million pounds, down 2 percent from the previous

forecast but up 21 percent from 2005. Growers plan to harvest 208,100 acres in 2006, down 1 percent from

last month but 19 percent above last year. Yields are expected to average 2,231 pounds per acre, down

25 pounds from the July 1 forecast but 49 pounds greater than a year ago. Harvest is underway in all

flue-cured States. Weather conditions have varied as growers in parts of North Carolina experienced weather

that was too wet while Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina have experienced dry conditions all of which

may adversely affect tobacco quality and yields. Scattered rainfall in July has helped Virginia growers

overcome early season dry conditions increasing optimism for a good crop.

Burley production is expected to total 218 million pounds, 7 percent above a year ago. Burley growers plan to

harvest 104,000 acres, 4 percent above last season. Yields are expected to average 2,099 pounds per acre, up

68 pounds from 2005. Growers in Kentucky, the leading burley State, expect production to total 153 million

pounds, a 7 percent increase from last year. So far this season has been wet but good for tobacco, as most was

rated in fair to excellent condition. Yields have increased since 2005 in all States except Pennsylvania where

growers experienced a hail storm and excess rain, drowning fields and increasing weed pressure in some

areas.

Fire-cured tobacco production is expected to total 36.7 million pounds, down 3 percent from 2005. Growers

plan to harvest 11,280 acres, 5 percent below a year ago. The expected average yield is 3,253 pounds per

acre, up 75 pounds from the previous year. 

Southern Maryland Belt tobacco production in Pennsylvania is expected to total 2.31 million pounds, down

23 percent from 2005. A total of 1,100 acres is expected to be harvested, down 27 percent from a year ago. 

Average yields, at 2,100 pounds per acre, are expected to increase 100 pounds from last year.

Dark air-cured tobacco is expected to total 14.7 million pounds, up 28 percent from 2005. Growers plan to

harvest 5,100 acres, 23 percent greater than last year. Yields are expected to average 2,884 pounds per acre,

up 106 pounds from a year ago.

All Cigar type production is expected to total 8.93 million pounds, up 2 percent from last year. Growers of

cigar type tobacco plan to harvest 4,900 acres, 1 percent below a year ago. Overall yield is expected to

average 1,821 pounds per acre, up 43 pounds from 2005.

Sugarbeets: Production for 2006 is forecast to be 31.8 million tons, 16 percent above last year’s production. 

Growers in the 11 sugarbeet producing States expect to harvest 1.34 million acres, up 2 percent from June and

up 8 percent from last year. The yield is forecast at 23.7 tons per acre, 1.5 tons above 2005. If realized, this

yield would tie the record high, set in 2000. Both area harvested and production are forecast higher than last

year in all States except California and Michigan. In Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, forecasted

yield is down from last year due to dry conditions. However, Minnesota’s, Montana’s and North Dakota’s

crops are expected to set record high yields, at 22.7, 26.5, and 23.0 tons per acre, respectively.

Sugarcane: Production of sugarcane for sugar and seed in 2006 is forecast at 28.2 million tons, up 6 percent

from last year. Sugarcane growers intend to harvest 921,800 acres for sugar and seed during the 2006 crop

year, fractionally below last year’s final harvested acres. Yield is forecast at 30.6 tons per acre, 1.8 tons more

than 2005. In Florida, both area harvested and yield are expected to be higher than last year’s

hurricane-damaged crop, for a 9-percent increase in production. In Louisiana, where hurricanes also damaged

last year’s crop, growers expect to harvest 10,000 fewer acres, and dry conditions have limited yield

expectations to 24.0 tons per acre, just 1.1 tons higher than last year.

Prunes and Plums: Production in Idaho, Michigan, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 24,000 tons, up

164 percent from last year’s weather reduced, record low production but 4 percent below 2004. The Oregon

forecast, at 13,000 tons, is well above last season’s record low production, but is equal to the production in

2004. Oregon growers report this year’s crop will be many times larger than last year’s record low production

but fruit set is uneven. The set on Brooks variety looks better than on some other varieties. Washington’s
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forecast, at 5,000 tons, is up 39 percent from the record low production in 2005 but is 9 percent below 2004. 

Eastern growing regions experienced a later spring this year than during the past two seasons. Conditions in

the Yakima Valley have been favorable with only scattered reports of frost and hail damage. The Idaho

forecast is 3,000 tons, 50 percent above last year but 25 percent less than 2004. Irrigation water supplies are

adequate but some unirrigated orchards are showing heat damage from July’s hot, dry weather. Late frosts

and poor pollination may affect production but no major insect or disease problems are reported. Michigan’s

production is forecast at 3,000 tons, 50 percent above 2005 and 20 percent above 2004. The crop looks good

this year especially in the west central area. Most areas had no problems during bloom.

Papayas: Hawaii fresh papaya utilization is estimated at 1.81 million pounds for July, down 6 percent from

last month and 34 percent lower than a year ago. Area in crop totaled 1,755 acres, up 1 percent from last

month but 32 percent below July 2005. Harvested area totaled 1,510 acres, unchanged from July but

4 percent lower than the same month last year. Warm weather with light showers prevailed in most papaya

growing areas. Harvest was active and new plantings continued to make good progress.

Hops: Hop production in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 56.8 million pounds for 2006, up

7 percent from last year and 3 percent more than the 2004 crop. Area strung for harvest, at 28,928 acres, is

2 percent less than 2005 but 4 percent above the acreage strung for harvest two years ago. Yield is estimated

at 1,965 pounds per acre for the Pacific Northwest, 169 pounds more than 2005 but 25 pounds less than 2004.

Washington’s yield is forecast at 2,060 pounds per acre for the 2006 crop, 182 pounds more than last year. 

Oregon’s yield is forecast at 1,750 pounds per acre, up 190 pounds from 2005. In Idaho, yields are expected

to average 1,630 pounds per acre, 10 pounds lower than a year ago. Washington and Oregon are forecasting

increases in total production from the 2005 crop, while Idaho’s production, at 4,526,500 pounds, is down

864,400 pounds from a year ago.

Throughout the Pacific Northwest, this year’s hop crop is being described as mostly good. There are no

reported water supply concerns and mildew issues appear to be under control as harvest approaches. Extreme

heat earlier in the season brought on spider mite problems in some areas but this issue has been alleviated as

more moderate temperatures now prevail. Harvest should be underway by mid to late August.

Olives: The 2006 California olive crop is forecast at 50,000 tons, down 65 percent from the previous year’s

crop of 142,000 tons. Unusually warm weather in January was followed by freezing temperatures in February

which damaged fruit buds. Heavy rains and cool temperatures during the peak bloom period in April and

May knocked blossoms off trees and disrupted pollination. These conditions have resulted in reports of

orchards with little to no crop in both the Central Valley and in northern areas of the State. Manzanillo and

Sevillano varieties are expected to account for 76 percent and 20 percent of total production, respectively. 

“All Other” varieties account for the remainder.

Peaches: The August 2006 forecast of U.S. peach production is 1.05 million tons, down less than 1 percent

from the July 1 forecast and 11 percent below 2005. Michigan’s forecast, at 14,000 tons, is up 500 tons from

July 1. New Jersey’s expectations were raised from 35,000 tons to 36,000 tons. South Carolina’s forecast

decreased from 60,000 tons to 55,000 tons, while Pennsylvania dropped 1,000 tons to 28,500 tons. 

Washington showed no change from last month’s forecasted production. All other State forecasts were

carried forward from July 1.

In Michigan, peach harvest is now underway and quality is reported as good. The presence of disease and

insects has been low throughout the season. There was some pit splitting in early varieties. Northwestern

growers reported isolated wind damage to some blocks as a result of a July 17 storm. More recently, a period

of hot and rainy weather caused some concern for brown rot and an infestation of Japanese beetles.

New Jersey peaches were harvested earlier than usual, with fruit quality and size reported as good. Current

prices and demand are strong. Pennsylvania’s peach harvest continues to lag behind a normal pace as

producers report 27 percent of their crop harvested as of July 30. This compares to 33 percent last year and

36 percent for the 5-year average. Hail damage appears to have had the largest negative impact on the crop as

peach size is smaller this year but quality is good. 

In South Carolina, peach conditions have declined from a month ago due to very dry weather. Additionally,

widely scattered hailstorms have caused extensive damage to some producers' peach crop. Other growers

have experienced no weather damage and are reporting a good crop. 
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The U.S. Freestone crop, as of August 1, is forecast at 673,800 tons, down 1 percent from last month and

4 percent below last year. The California Freestone forecast, which is carried forward from July 1, stands at

380,000 tons, down 1 percent from 2005 and 13 percent below the 2004 season.

California’s Clingstone forecast, also carried forward from July 1, is 380,000 tons, down 21 percent from last

season and 29 percent below 2004.

Apples: The first production forecast for the 2006 crop year is 9.62 billion pounds, down 2 percent from last

year and 8 percent below 2004. Compared with 2005, production decreases in the Central and Western States

offset a projected increase in the Eastern States.

Production in the Western States (AZ, CA, CO, ID, OR, UT, and WA) is forecast at 6.25 billion pounds,

down 3 percent from last year and 9 percent below 2004. Washington production, which makes up 58 percent

of the U.S. total, is forecast at 5.60 billion pounds, down 3 percent from last year and 9 percent below 2004. 

Frost was a problem for some orchards and protection measures were implemented in many areas. Hail

affected orchards in north central Washington and the tri-cities area. A July 5 storm consisting of heavy rain,

high winds, and hail caused major damage in Chelan County and north into Okanogan County. Many

growers in this area reported a complete loss of their apple crop. California’s forecast is 360 million pounds,

1 percent above last year and 2004. Overall size and color are good, but size is down on Galas due to a heat

wave that struck the State the latter part of July. Harvest of Galas began on August 3, but it is too early to tell

the effect of the heat on later maturing varieties. Oregon’s production is forecast at 155 million pounds,

7 percent above 2005 but 5 percent below 2004. The biggest increase in production is in the Willamette

Valley where growers expect to harvest more than twice as many apples as last year. Other growing areas of

the State are expecting a slightly smaller crop than last year.

Production in the Eastern States (CT, GA, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, NC, PA, RI, SC, VT, VA, and WV) is

forecast at 2.31 billion pounds, up 1 percent from last year but 8 percent below 2004. New York’s crop is

forecast at 1.10 billion pounds, up 6 percent from last year’s crop but 14 percent below 2004. Across New

York, producers reported above average growing conditions. A May frost caused only scattered damage, but

scab may be a problem this year due to the hot, humid weather. Pennsylvania’s forecast of 450 million

pounds is a decrease of 13 percent from 2005 but is 11 percent above 2004. Growers reported the apples are

sizing well due to ample rain and heat. The Fuji and Red Delicious varieties are expected to be higher this

year, while York production will be lower. A crop of 260 million pounds is forecast for Virginia, 7 percent

less than last year and 13 percent below 2004. Dry weather throughout June caused fruit size to be below

normal but quality and color are good. North Carolina’s crop is forecast at 172 million pounds, up 32 percent

from 2005 and 11 percent above 2004. Apples are reported to be in mostly fair to good condition, with

adequate topsoil moisture in the main growing areas.

Production in the Central States (IL, IN, IA, KY, MI, MN, MO, OH, TN, and WI) is forecast at 1.06 billion

pounds, a decrease of 5 percent from 2005 and 3 percent below 2004. Michigan’s production forecast is

680 million pounds, down 13 percent from last year and 7 percent below 2004. Yield potential varied widely

across the State. Freezing temperatures in April damaged or killed buds in the northwest part of the State. 

Cold weather and rain during pollination reduced fruit set in the west central area. The crop size in the

southwest and east areas is very good. Ohio’s forecast is 104 million pounds, 5 percent above 2005 and

16 percent above 2004. Weather conditions throughout the spring were wet and cool, while the summer has

been hot. Production in Wisconsin is forecast at 62.0 million pounds, up 19 percent from 2005 and 9 percent

above 2004. The weather cooperated during pollination as many areas experienced a good fruit set. Growing

conditions have been good in most of the State but dry conditions in the north have reduced fruit size.

Pears: U.S. pear production for 2006 is forecast at 835,310 tons, up 1 percent from last year but 5 percent

below 2004. Bartlett pear production for California, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 425,000 tons,

3 percent below the June forecast but 9 percent more than a year ago. Other pear production in the Pacific

Coast States is expected to total 385,000 tons, 8 percent below last year and 2 percent below 2004.

Bartlett production for California is forecast at 195,000 tons, equal to the June forecast but 17 percent above

2005. The Bartlett bloom period was lengthened particularly in the Sacramento River and Mendocino areas

due to rain and cool temperatures. Bartlett production in Oregon is forecast at 60,000 tons, unchanged from

the previous forecast but 3 percent above 2005. Growers along the Washington boarder, where most of the

Bartlett pears are grown, are expecting a good harvest this year. Growers in that area commented there was a

good set this year, despite the early spring’s cool, wet weather. Producers reported few problems with insects,
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but problems with russet are a concern. In Washington, Bartlett production is forecast at 170,000 tons, down

8 percent from the June forecast but 2 percent above the previous season. Cool, windy spring conditions, poor

pollination and frost have hindered some producers’ pears this season. Hail damage during June and a major

storm on July 5 in Chelan and Okanogan Counties negatively impacted many growers’ orchards, with some

losing their entire crop. Throughout Washington, hail damage has reduced production and packout is lower

than June’s expectations. 

Other pear production in California is forecast at 40,000 tons, up 11 percent from 2005 but 17 percent below

two years ago. Non-Bartlett pears continue to be harvested but at a slow pace. In Oregon, other pear

production is forecast at 145,000 tons, 8 percent above last year but 3 percent below 2004. Growers expect

the other pear crop to be better than last year's crop, due to mostly ideal spring growing conditions. 

Mid-Columbia area growers expect to harvest about the same amount as last year but growers in the south are

expecting a much higher crop. Production in Washington is forecast at 200,000 tons, 19 percent below a year

ago but 3 percent above 2004. As with Washington’s Bartlett pears, cool, windy spring conditions, poor

pollination, and frost hindered some producers. 

The pear crop in New York is forecast at 13,000 tons, up 53 percent from last year’s reduced crop but

21 percent below two years ago. Growers reported above average growing conditions, however, some scab

was observed on the fruit due to the hot, humid weather. Pennsylvania pear production is forecast at

5,200 tons, up 148 percent from last year and 16 percent above the 2004 crop. Pennsylvania pear producers

anticipate harvesting the largest crop in the last ten years. The Michigan pear crop is forecast at 3,400 tons, up

70 percent from last year but 2 percent below 2004. Trees blossomed in the spring with no problems in most

areas. However, the southwest had some damage and loss due to a hard frost in April. Production in

Connecticut is forecast at 1,100 tons, 10 percent above last year’s crop and up 22 percent from the 2004 crop. 

New England experienced a mild winter with a few cases of minor damage reported. Warm spring

temperatures provided ideal conditions for fruit trees to blossom and fruit to develop. In Colorado, production

is forecast at 2,400 tons, 4 percent below last year’s crop and 8 percent below the 2004 crop. A few late frosts

hurt small producers without frost protection devices but overall conditions have been normal in the major

growing areas. Pear production in Utah is forecast at 210 tons, down 7 percent from the previous season and

30 percent below the 2004 crop.

Coffee: Hawaii coffee production is estimated at 8.20 million pounds (parchment basis) for the 2005-06

season, up 28 percent from the preliminary forecast and 46 percent above the previous season. Coffee

production for the 2005-06 season from the island of Hawaii is forecast at 5.80 million pounds (parchment

basis) while production from the islands of Kauai, Maui, Molokai, and Oahu is forecast at 2.40 million pounds

(parchment basis). Spring rains, which trigger flowering, arrived late in some areas. This extended the bloom

season which consequently extended the harvest period.

Puerto Rico’s production for the 2005-06 season is estimated at 20.3 million pounds (parchment basis),

unchanged from the preliminary forecast but up 10 percent from the previous season. Cool weather in

February and March delayed and condensed bloom to one small early bloom and one large second bloom

instead of the normal three or four blooming periods. This caused the crop to mature at one time, stressing an

already limited labor supply.

Grapes: U.S. grape production is forecast at 6.72 million tons, down 14 percent from 2005 but 8 percent

above 2004. California leads the U.S. 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 6.04 million tons, is up 1 percent from the July forecast but 13 percent below 2005. Washington

growers expect to harvest 350,000 tons, down 16 percent from a year ago. New York’s forecast, at

160,000 tons, is 10 percent below last year.

California’s wine type grape production is expected to total 3.20 million tons, 53 percent of California’s total

grape crop. The production forecast for wine type varieties is unchanged from July but 16 percent below

2005. Wine grape growers report quality looks excellent as vines reach the final stages of development. 

However, a July heat wave stopped berry growth. These smaller grapes provide more intense flavor which is

favorable to the palate. California’s raisin type grape production is forecast at 2.05 million tons, 34 percent of

California’s total grape crop. Production of raisin varieties is unchanged since last month but down

11 percent from a year ago. Harvest of raisin type grapes for fresh use was underway in the San Joaquin

Valley. Berry set is light which has increased berry size. Thompson Seedless and Zante Currant were among

the varieties being harvested. Production of table type grapes is forecast at 790,000 tons, 5 percent above the
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July 1 forecast but down 9 percent from 2005. Table type grapes account for 13 percent of California’s total

grape crop. Table type grapes for fresh use were harvested in the San Joaquin Valley and harvest in the

Coachella Valley is complete. Flame Seedless and Black Emerald were among the varieties harvested.

Washington’s production is forecast at 350,000 tons, down 16 percent from the record high crop in 2005. 

Wine grape production is forecast at 120,000 tons, 9 percent above last season. Warm, favorable conditions

this spring combined with an increase in bearing acreage left growers optimistic for a record high season. The

juice type grape forecast, at 230,000 tons, is 25 percent below 2005's bumper crop.

Grape production for New York is forecast at 160,000 tons, 10 percent below 2005. Growers in the Lake Erie

region experienced a damaging frost in April, leaving some vineyards devastated. Humid weather this

summer has also increased disease pressure. Growers in the Finger Lakes region escaped most of the

damaging winter weather and are expecting a moderate crop. This area experienced ample rain, increasing

berry size and disease pressure. Long Island grape production is expected to be average.

Michigan’s grape production is forecast at 25,000 tons, 76 percent below last year. If realized, this will be the

smallest crop since 1976. A frost covered the State in late April killing primary buds and some secondary

buds in southern Michigan where most of the juice grapes are grown. This has left many growers in that area

wondering if they will even harvest what grapes they have. The frost was not as harmful in the northern part

of the State, where the majority of wine grapes are grown, since these vines were not as far along in

development. With minimal hail damage from a July storm, growers are expecting a good wine grape crop.

Pennsylvania’s grape production is forecast at 78,000 tons, down 13 percent from 2005. Erie County, the

major grape producing county in Pennsylvania, was hit with frost in late May. While some growers have

reported total losses, others are experiencing higher yields than last year. Pressure from disease and insects is

high. However, the recent hot, dry weather left wine grape growers optimistic for a good crop.

Ginger Root: Hawaii ginger root production for the 2005-06 season is estimated at 4.30 million pounds,

down 16 percent from the previous season. Harvested area, at 100 acres, is down 17 percent from 2005. The

average yield is 43,000 pounds per harvested acre for the 2005-06 crop year, an increase of 500 pounds from

the previous season. Growing conditions were generally favorable throughout the season. However,

occasional periods of excessive moisture resulted in some reports of bacterial blight.

Florida Citrus: Cumulative precipitation amounts in citrus producing counties are still below normal for the

year, with intermittent thunderstorms and passing showers during the month only partially offsetting this

deficit. Temperatures reached the low to mid 90’s on several days in all of the growing areas. 

Harvest of the later maturing Valencia oranges, used primarily for processing, finished during the third week

in July. Labor was in short supply, delaying harvest completion. Growers continue to irrigate, due to hot

weather and the lack of sufficient rain, to keep trees and the new crop in good condition. Fruit sizes are

reported as variable, with some early and mid-season oranges larger than golf balls and some grapefruit larger

than baseball size. Activity in the groves included application of summer oils, cleaning ditches, fertilizing,

mowing, and irrigation.

California Citrus: Valencia orange harvest progressed slowly. Due to high daytime temperatures, red scale

treatments were applied at night. Citrus fruit drop was a concern for many growers. Lemon picking and hand

pruning continued. Seasonal grove activities included irrigation and pesticide application. New navel orange

groves were being established in Fresno County.

California Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts: Harvest of California stone fruits continued during July with hot, dry

temperatures reported. Among the varieties harvested during the month were June Lady, June Flame, July

Flame, Zee Diamond, Sweet Scarlett, Pink Lady, and Cling peaches; Black Splendor, Early Queen, Sugarosa,

Catalina, and Santa Rosa plums; and Ruby Diamond, Summer Bright, and Grand Pearl nectarines. Harvest

was underway for pomegranates and figs as well as Black Velvet apricots. Apple harvest was delayed due to

high temperatures but pears were being harvested by the end of the month. Grape growers continued normal

activities including cultivation, irrigation, and applications of pesticides. Flame Seedless and Perlette grapes

were being harvested. Raisin vineyards were cultivated between rows to prepare for harvest at the end of the

month. Blueberry, blackberry, and boysenberry harvests continued throughout the State. Strawberry harvest

approached completion in several areas. The almond, pistachio, and walnut crops were developing well in
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most areas. Some walnut trunks were whitewashed to prevent sunburn. Seasonal cultural activities in nut

orchards included irrigation, mowing, and spraying to control weeds, insects, and mildew.
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Reliability of August 1 Crop Production Forecast

Survey Procedures: Objective yield and farm operator surveys were conducted between July 23 and

August 7 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 U.S. 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

interviewers. 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 or administrative 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 6.2 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 6.2 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not

exceed 10.8 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 384 million bushels, ranging from

25 million bushels to 1.09 billion bushels. The August 1 forecast has been below the final estimate 13 times

and above 7 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

Crop Unit

Root Mean

Square Error 20-Year Record of

Differences Between Forecast

and Final Estimate

Percent

90

Percent

Confidence

Interval

Quantity Years

Average Smallest Largest Below

Final

Above

Final

Million Million Million Number Number

Corn For Grain

Sorghum for Grain

Oats

Barley

Durum Wheat

Other Spring

Winter Wheat

Rice

Soybeans for Beans

Cotton 1

Dry Edible Beans

Bu

Bu

Bu

Bu

Bu

Bu

Bu

Cwt

Bu

Bales

Cwt

6.2

9.2

11.1

7.1

10.1

8.8

1.2

4.5

6.5

8.9

8.8

10.8

15.8

19.2

12.8

17.5

15.3

2.1

7.8

11.2

15.3

15.3

384

38

18

20

8

38

15

7

131

1,208

2

25

5

4

2

 *

3

 *

1

19

34

 *

1,085

108

58

69

19

121

34

17

408

3,911

4

13

9

2

12

8

9

5

14

11

11

12

7

11

18

8

12

11

15

6

9

9

8

* Rounds to less than 1 million.

 1 Quantity is in thousands of units.
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Information Contacts

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

to contact for additional information.

Greg Thessen, Acting Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-2127

Field Crops Section

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

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

Scott Cox - Wheat, Rye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-8068

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

Dennis Koong - Peanuts, Rice ......................................... (202) 720-7688

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

Travis Thorson - Hay, Oats, Sorghum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 690-3234

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

Fruit, Vegetable & Special Crops Section

Jim Smith, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-2127

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

Debbie Flippin - Fresh and Processing Vegetables, Onions,

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

Rich Holcomb - Citrus, Tropical Fruits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-5412

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

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

Mint, Mushrooms, Peaches, Pears,

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

Jim Smith - Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Cranberries,

Plums, Prunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-2127

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

Cathy Scherrer - Dry Beans, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 720-4285
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October 16, 2006

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World Agricultural Outlook Board. The Foreign Trade Division from the Census Bureau will also be

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