Crop Production 

ISSN: 1936-3737

Released June 10, 2010, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of 

Agriculture (USDA).

Winter Wheat Production Up 2 Percent from May

All Orange Production Up 1 Percent from May

Winter wheat production is forecast at 1.48 billion bushels, up 2 percent from the May 1 forecast but 3 percent below 

2009. Based on June 1 conditions, the United States yield is forecast at 46.6 bushels per acre, up 0.7 bushel from last 

month and 2.4 bushels more than last year. Expected area for harvest as grain or seed totals 31.8 million acres, unchanged 

from May 1. 

Hard Red production is up 2 percent from a month ago to 979 million bushels. Soft Red production is up slightly from last 

month and now totals 284 million bushels. White production totals 219 million bushels, up 2 percent from last month. Of 

the White production total, 17.3 million bushels are Hard White and 202 million bushels are Soft White.

The United States all orange forecast for the 2009-2010 season is 8.29 million tons, up 1 percent from the May 1 

forecast but down 9 percent from the 2008-2009 final utilization. The Florida all orange forecast, at 134 million boxes 

(6.01 million tons), is up 2 percent from the previous forecast but down 18 percent from last season’s final utilization. 

Early, midseason, and navel varieties in Florida are forecast at 68.6 million boxes (3.09 million tons), unchanged from 

May 1 but 19 percent lower than last season. The Florida Valencia orange forecast, at 65.0 million boxes (2.93 million 

tons), is up 3 percent from the previous forecast but down 17 percent from the 2008-2009 estimate. Florida citrus 

producing areas experienced favorable weather in May with an ideal mix of precipitation and sunshine. The monthly row 

count survey indicated 90 percent of the Valencia crop had been harvested. California and Texas production forecasts are 

carried forward from April.

Florida frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) yield forecast for the 2009-2010 season is 1.55 gallons per box at 

42.0 degrees Brix, unchanged from the May 1 forecast but down 7 percent from last season’s final yield of 1.66 gallons 

per box. The early-midseason portion is final at 1.51 gallons per box, down 6 percent from last season’s record yield of 

1.60 gallons per box. The Valencia portion is projected at 1.63 gallons per box, 7 percent lower than last year’s final yield 

of 1.75 gallons per box. All projections of yield assume the processing relationship this season will be similar to those of 

the past several seasons.
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This report was approved on June 10, 2010.

Acting Secretary of

Agriculture

James W. Miller

Agricultural Statistics Board

Chairperson

Hubert Hamer
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Contents

Winter Wheat Area Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2009

and Forecasted June 1, 2010 .................................................................................................................................................. 5

Durum Wheat Area Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2009

and Forecasted June 1, 2010 ................................................................................................................................................... 6

Wheat Production by Class - United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted June 1, 2010......................................................... 6

Utilized Production of Citrus Fruits by Crop - States and United States: 2007-2008, 2008-2009,

and Forecasted June 1, 2010 ................................................................................................................................................... 7

Peach Production - States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted June 1, 2010 ....................................................... 8

Bartlett Pear Production - States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted June 1, 2010............................................. 9

Sweet Cherry Production - States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted June 1, 2010........................................... 9

Miscellaneous Fruits Production by Crop - California: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted June 1, 2010........................................ 9

Hop Area Harvested by Variety - States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted June 1, 2010............................... 10

Sugarbeet Acreage, Yield, Production, Price, and Value - States and United States: 2008 and 2009................................. 11

Sugarcane Area Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2008 and 2009 ........................................... 12

Sugarcane Price and Value - States and United States: 2008 and 2009................................................................................ 12

Sweet Potato Area Planted, Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2008 and 2009......................... 13

Maple Syrup Taps, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2008-2010............................................................... 14

Maple Syrup Price and Value - States and United States: 2008-2010.................................................................................. 14

Maple Syrup Season - States: 2008-2010 ............................................................................................................................. 14

Maple Syrup Price by Type of Sales and Size of Container - States: 2008 and 2009 .......................................................... 15

Maple Syrup Bulk Price - States: 2008 and 2009 ................................................................................................................. 15

Maple Syrup Percent of Sales by Type - States: 2008 and 2009 .......................................................................................... 15

Crop Area Planted and Harvested - United States: 2009 and 2010 (Domestic Units).......................................................... 16

Crop Yield and Production - United States: 2009 and 2010 (Domestic Units) .................................................................... 17

Crop Area Planted and Harvested - United States: 2009 and 2010 (Metric Units)............................................................... 18

Crop Yield and Production - United States: 2009 and 2010 (Metric Units)......................................................................... 19

Fruits and Nuts Production - United States: 2008-2010 (Domestic Units)........................................................................... 20

Fruits and Nuts Production - United States: 2008-2010 (Metric Units) ............................................................................... 21
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Crop Moisture Index by Division..........................................................................................................................................22

Drought Severity Index by Division .....................................................................................................................................22

Percent of Normal Precipitation............................................................................................................................................23

Departure of Average Temperature from Normal.................................................................................................................23

May Weather Summary ........................................................................................................................................................24

May Agricultural Summary ..................................................................................................................................................24

Crop Comments ....................................................................................................................................................................26

Statistical Methodology.........................................................................................................................................................30

Information Contacts.............................................................................................................................................................32
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Winter Wheat Area Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2009 and Forecasted 

June 1, 2010

State

Area harvested Yield Production

2009 2010 2009

2010

2009 2010

May 1 June 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

390

315

2,450

250

700

820

450

8,800

390

195

560

165

730

2,420

1,600

105

600

545

980

3,500

750

175

150

1,530

340

2,450

210

1,640

315

960

34,485

170

380

2,300

130

740

325

280

8,200

300

140

490

130

310

1,900

1,500

100

400

320

750

3,900

830

155

135

1,180

180

3,500

175

1,710

230

926

31,786

44.0

80.0

40.0

42.0

81.0

56.0

67.0

42.0

57.0

60.0

69.0

50.0

47.0

37.0

48.0

65.0

49.0

48.0

72.0

22.0

56.0

56.0

47.0

42.0

51.0

25.0

58.0

59.0

68.0

47.9

44.2

52.0

70.0

38.0

48.0

85.0

60.0

68.0

42.0

65.0

63.0

72.0

50.0

46.0

40.0

46.0

62.0

46.0

52.0

72.0

33.0

59.0

58.0

46.0

49.0

56.0

35.0

63.0

61.0

68.0

48.1

45.9

52.0

70.0

39.0

44.0

85.0

59.0

68.0

43.0

63.0

68.0

74.0

50.0

46.0

43.0

46.0

64.0

46.0

54.0

72.0

33.0

62.0

60.0

43.0

50.0

56.0

35.0

63.0

62.0

70.0

49.2

46.6

17,160

25,200

98,000

10,500

56,700

45,920

30,150

369,600

22,230

11,700

38,640

8,250

34,310

89,540

76,800

6,825

29,400

26,160

70,560

77,000

42,000

9,800

7,050

64,260

17,340

61,250

12,180

96,760

21,420

46,013

1,522,718

8,840

26,600

89,700

5,720

62,900

19,175

19,040

352,600

18,900

9,520

36,260

6,500

14,260

81,700

69,000

6,400

18,400

17,280

54,000

128,700

51,460

9,300

5,805

59,000

10,080

122,500

11,025

106,020

16,100

45,579

1,482,364

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

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

June 1, 2010

[Area harvested for the United States and remaining States will be published in Acreage released June 30, 2010. Yield and production will be published 

in Crop Production released July 9, 2010]

State

Area harvested Yield Production

2009 2010 2009

2010

2009 2010

May 1 June 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

124

170

535

1,570

29

2,428

79

105

100.0

100.0

31.0

39.0

63.0

44.9

100.0

105.0

110.0

105.0

12,400

17,000

16,585

61,230

1,827

109,042

8,690

11,025

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

Wheat Production by Class - United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted June 1, 2010

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

percentages are used throughout the forecast season for States that do not have survey or administrative data available. Blank cells indicate 

estimation period has not yet begun]

Crop 2008 2009 2010

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

Winter

Hard Red .............................

Soft Red ...............................

Hard White ...........................

Soft White ............................

Spring

Hard Red .............................

Hard White ...........................

Soft White ............................

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

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

1,034,694

613,578

22,702

196,360

512,138

6,340

29,525

83,827

2,499,164

919,015

403,563

18,128

182,012

547,933

7,865

28,613

109,042

2,216,171

979,231

283,968

17,335

201,830
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Utilized Production of Citrus Fruits by Crop - States and United States: 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 

Forecasted June 1, 2010

[The crop year begins with the bloom of the first year shown and ends with the completion of harvest the following year]

Crop and State

Utilized production boxes 1 Utilized production ton equivalent

2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010

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

Oranges

Early, mid, and navel 2

 Arizona 3................................

 California 4.............................

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

 Texas 4..................................

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

Valencia

 Arizona 3................................

 California 4.............................

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

 Texas 4..................................

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

All

 Arizona 3................................

 California 4.............................

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

 Texas 4..................................

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

Grapefruit

White

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

Colored

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

All

 Arizona 3................................

 California 4.............................

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

 Texas 4..................................

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

Tangerines and mandarins

Arizona 4 5..................................

California 4 5...............................

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

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

Lemons 4

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

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

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

Tangelos

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

230

45,000

83,500

1,600

130,330

150

17,000

86,700

196

104,046

380

62,000

170,200

1,796

234,376

9,000

17,600

100

5,200

26,600

6,000

37,900

400

6,700

5,500

12,600

1,500

14,800

16,300

1,500

150

34,500

84,600

1,300

120,550

100

12,000

77,900

159

90,159

250

46,500

162,500

1,459

210,709

6,600

15,100

25

4,800

21,700

5,500

32,025

250

6,700

3,850

10,800

3,000

21,000

24,000

1,150

(NA)

42,000

68,600

1,350

111,950

(NA)

17,000

65,000

250

82,250

(NA)

59,000

133,600

1,600

194,200

6,000

14,200

(NA)

4,200

20,200

5,500

29,900

450

9,100

4,500

14,050

2,500

20,000

22,500

900

9

1,688

3,758

68

5,523

6

637

3,901

9

4,553

15

2,325

7,659

77

10,076

383

748

3

174

1,131

240

1,548

15

251

261

527

57

562

619

68

5

1,294

3,807

55

5,161

4

450

3,506

7

3,967

9

1,744

7,313

62

9,128

280

642

1

161

922

220

1,304

9

251

183

443

114

798

912

52

(NA)

1,575

3,087

57

4,719

(NA)

638

2,925

11

3,574

(NA)

2,213

6,012

68

8,293

255

604

(NA)

141

859

220

1,220

17

341

214

572

95

760

855

41

(NA) Not available.

1 Net pounds per box: oranges in Arizona and California-75, Florida-90, Texas-85; grapefruit in Arizona and California-67, Florida-85, Texas-80; 

lemons-76; tangelos-90; tangerines and mandarins in Arizona and California-75, Florida-95.

2 Navel and miscellaneous varieties in Arizona and California. Early (including navel) and midseason varieties in Florida and Texas. Small 

quantities of tangerines in Texas and Temples in Florida.

3 Estimates discontinued beginning with 2009-2010 crop year.

4 Estimates for current year carried forward from previous forecast.

5

Includes tangelos and tangors.
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Peach Production - States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted June 1, 2010

[Blank cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun]

State 2008 2009 2010 1

(tons) (tons) (tons)

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

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

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

 Clingstone 2.................................

 Freestone ....................................

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

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

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

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

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

Kentucky 3.......................................

Louisiana 3......................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oklahoma 3.....................................

Oregon 3.........................................

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

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

Tennessee 3....................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

7,000

4,400

859,000

426,000

433,000

14,000

1,200

28,000

8,000

8,730

1,700

450

3,480

1,650

14,000

6,100

34,000

5,500

5,600

6,600

1,000

1,600

21,200

60,000

1,600

7,900

5,000

5,200

16,800

5,600

1,135,310

4,000

1,500

818,000

469,000

349,000

13,000

1,300

32,000

9,200

8,210

(NA)

(NA)

3,800

1,800

17,200

4,800

35,000

6,500

4,200

2,560

(NA)

(NA)

27,850

75,000

(NA)

4,900

5,800

5,800

18,000

5,300

1,105,720

775,000

410,000

365,000

42,000

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

120,000

(NA)

(NA) Not available.

1

The first production forecast for peach production for all program States will be published in the Crop Production released on July 9, 2010.

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

3 Estimates discontinued in 2009.
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Bartlett Pear Production - States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted June 1, 2010

State 2008 2009 2010

(tons) (tons) (tons)

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

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

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

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

195,000

56,300

166,000

417,300

200,000

60,000

183,000

443,000

195,000

60,000

165,000

420,000

Sweet Cherry Production - States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted June 1, 2010

[Blank cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun]

State 2008 2009 2010 1

(tons) (tons) (tons)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

86,000

1,900

26,500

1,560

1,050

31,000

50

100,000

248,060

78,000

6,000

28,700

2,390

1,240

67,000

1,540

245,000

429,870

90,000

45,000

160,000

1

The first production forecast for sweet cherries in Idaho, Michigan, New York, and Utah and tart cherries in Michigan, New York, Oregon, 

Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin will be published in the Cherry Production report released on June 17, 2010. The first estimate for 

2010 sweet cherries in Montana will be released in January 2011.

Miscellaneous Fruits Production by Crop - California: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted June 1, 2010

Crop 2008 2009 2010

(tons) (tons) (tons)

Prunes (dried basis) ..........................................

Apricots ............................................................

129,000

77,000

*166,000

59,500

150,000

60,000

* Revised.
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Hop Area Harvested by Variety - States and United States: 2008, 2009, and Forecasted June 1, 2010

State and variety

Area harvested Strung for harvest

2008 2009 2010

(acres) (acres) (acres)

Idaho 1.....................................................

Oregon

Cascade ..................................................

Golding 2..................................................

Millennium 2.............................................

Mt. Hood ..................................................

Nugget .....................................................

Sterling ....................................................

Super Galena R 2......................................

Willamette ................................................

Other varieties .........................................

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

Washington

Apollo R....................................................

Bravo R.....................................................

Cascade ..................................................

Centennial ................................................

Chelan .....................................................

Chinook ...................................................

Citra TM.....................................................

Cluster .....................................................

Columbus/Tomahawk R............................

Galena .....................................................

Glacier .....................................................

Golding ....................................................

Millennium ................................................

Mt. Hood ..................................................

Northern Brewer 2....................................

Nugget .....................................................

Simcoe .....................................................

Super Galena R........................................

Willamette ................................................

YCR-4(Palisade R) ...................................

YCR-5(Warrior R) .....................................

Zeus ........................................................

Other varieties .........................................

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

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

3,933

76

135

343

186

2,135

95

(D)

2,593

807

6,370

698

222

2,073

253

739

285

(D)

420

4,891

2,584

56

38

716

29

(D)

1,086

129

793

4,664

307

394

6,779

3,439

30,595

40,898

4,030

152

(D)

344

158

1,773

101

177

2,469

934

6,108

747

335

2,019

298

762

384

*98

501

4,858

2,412

70

42

557

96

92

1,028

183

839

2,719

351

301

6,544

*4,352

29,588

39,726

2,344

115

(D)

(D)

108

1,348

87

(D)

1,754

1,380

4,792

827

419

1,745

376

842

373

130

484

3,101

2,042

61

48

548

62

82

781

237

887

1,830

344

299

4,505

4,092

24,115

31,251

* Revised.

(D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.

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

2 Withheld data included in Other varieties, Total, and United States.

R

 Registered
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Sugarbeet Acreage, Yield, Production, Price, and Value - States and United States: 2008 and 2009

[Relates to year of intended harvest in all States except California. Blank cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun]

State

Area planted Area harvested Yield

2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

26.0

33.8

131.0

137.0

440.0

31.7

45.2

208.0

6.7

1.6

29.7

1,090.7

*25.3

35.1

164.0

138.0

*464.0

38.4

53.0

225.0

10.6

(NA)

*32.4

*1,185.8

25.3

28.6

116.0

136.0

399.0

30.7

37.3

197.0

5.9

1.6

27.1

1,004.5

*25.3

35.0

163.0

136.0

*449.0

33.6

52.6

218.0

10.5

(NA)

*25.6

*1,148.6

41.6

26.5

31.2

28.7

24.7

26.8

22.6

25.9

33.1

41.9

24.5

26.8

*35.0

*27.5

34.3

24.4

*23.7

29.8

*24.6

22.0

37.6

(NA)

*26.5

*25.7

State

Production Price per ton Value of production

2008 2009 2008 2009 32008 2009 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1,052

758

3,619

3,903

9,855

823

843

5,102

195

67

664

26,881

*886

*963

5,591

3,318

*10,641

1,001

*1,294

4,796

395

(NA)

*678

*29,563

44.80

47.80

42.00

44.00

49.90

50.80

50.80

51.00

42.00

42.00

52.60

48.00

47,130

36,232

151,998

171,732

491,765

41,808

42,824

260,202

8,190

2,814

34,926

1,289,621

* Revised.

(NA) Not available.

1 Relates to year of intended harvest for fall planted beets in central California and to year of planting for overwintered beets in central and 

southern California.

2 Estimates discontinued in 2009.

3 Estimates are not available. United States marketing year average price, value of production, and parity price will be published in Agricultural 

Prices released July 30, 2010. State estimates will be published in Crop Values to be released February 2011.
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Sugarcane Area Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2008 and 2009

State

Area harvested Yield 1 Production 1

2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009

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

For sugar

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

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

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

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

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

For seed

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

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

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

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

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

For sugar and seed

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

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

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

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

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

384.0

20.4

380.0

37.2

821.6

17.0

2.4

25.0

2.0

46.4

401.0

22.8

405.0

39.2

868.0

*370.0

*20.3

390.0

*36.7

*817.0

*17.0

*1.9

35.0

*3.0

*56.9

*387.0

*22.2

425.0

*39.7

*873.9

32.9

69.7

28.3

35.5

31.8

36.5

30.0

28.3

35.5

31.7

33.1

65.5

28.3

35.5

31.8

*35.9

*65.6

*32.2

*36.0

*34.9

*38.6

*26.2

*32.2

35.0

*34.1

*36.0

*62.3

*32.2

*35.9

*34.8

12,634

1,422

10,754

1,321

26,131

621

72

708

71

1,472

13,255

1,494

11,462

1,392

27,603

*13,283

*1,332

*12,558

*1,321

*28,494

*656

*50

*1,127

*105

*1,938

*13,939

*1,382

*13,685

*1,426

*30,432

* Revised.

1 Yield and production refer to net weight.

Sugarcane Price and Value - States and United States: 2008 and 2009

[Blank cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun]

State

For sugar For sugar and seed

Price per ton Value of production Value of production 1

2008 2009 22008 2009 22008 2009 2

(dollars) (dollars) (1,000 dollars) (1,000 dollars) (1,000 dollars) (1,000 dollars)

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

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

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

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

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

30.10

31.10

29.10

25.50

29.50

380,283

44,224

312,941

33,686

771,134

398,975

46,463

333,544

35,497

814,479

1 Price per ton of cane for sugar used in evaluating value of production for seed.

2 Estimates are not available. United States marketing year average price, value of production, and parity price will be published in Agricultural Prices

released July 30, 2010. State estimates will be published in Crop Values to be released February 2011.
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Sweet Potato Area Planted, Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States:

2008 and 2009

State

Area planted Area harvested

2008 2009 2008 2009

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

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

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

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

Florida 1....................................

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

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

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

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

South Carolina 2........................

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

Virginia 2...................................

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

2.6

(NA)

14.8

(NA)

15.0

20.0

1.2

47.0

0.6

1.7

0.3

103.2

2.6

3.0

17.4

*3.3

14.0

20.0

1.2

47.0

(NA)

1.4

(NA)

*109.9

2.5

(NA)

14.8

(NA)

11.0

19.5

1.2

46.0

0.5

1.5

0.3

97.3

2.3

2.5

17.4

*3.2

12.0

11.0

1.2

*46.0

(NA)

1.3

(NA)

*96.9

State

Yield Production

2008 2009 2008 2009

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

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

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

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

Florida 1....................................

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

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

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

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

South Carolina 2........................

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

Virginia 2...................................

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

175

(NA)

295

(NA)

100

172

125

190

110

140

100

190

170

185

340

110

135

115

110

200

(NA)

100

(NA)

201

438

(NA)

4,366

(NA)

1,100

3,354

150

8,740

55

210

30

18,443

391

463

5,916

*352

1,620

1,265

132

*9,200

(NA)

130

(NA)

*19,469

* Revised.

(NA) Not available.

1 Estimates began in 2009.

2 Estimates discontinued in 2009.
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Maple Syrup Taps, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2008-2010

State

Number of taps Yield per tap Production

2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

(1,000 taps) (1,000 taps) (1,000 taps) (gallons) (gallons) (gallons) (1,000 

gallons)

(1,000 

gallons)

(1,000 

gallons)

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

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

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

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

New Hampshire .........

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

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

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

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

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

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

75

1,440

250

405

395

1,445

350

475

2,870

620

8,325

71

1,470

230

450

385

*1,830

375

464

3,030

670

*8,975

75

1,430

250

490

420

1,903

385

465

3,200

650

9,268

0.253

0.167

0.260

0.259

0.241

0.227

0.286

0.211

0.247

0.242

0.230

0.183

0.269

0.200

0.256

0.244

0.240

0.240

0.198

0.304

0.299

*0.268

0.120

0.217

0.116

0.167

0.207

0.164

0.169

0.116

0.278

0.180

0.211

19

240

65

105

95

328

100

100

710

150

1,912

13

395

46

115

94

*439

90

92

920

200

*2,404

9

310

29

82

87

312

65

54

890

117

1,955

* Revised.

Maple Syrup Price and Value - States and United States: 2008-2010

State

Average price per gallon Value of production

2008 2009 2010 12008 2009 2010 1

(dollars) (dollars) (dollars) (1,000 dollars) (1,000 dollars) (1,000 dollars)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*62.30

36.80

*46.50

41.00

*53.80

42.40

37.90

38.30

*39.50

39.10

*40.70

61.50

32.90

53.60

45.00

50.60

40.60

40.30

38.10

35.10

36.70

37.80

*1,184

8,832

*3,023

4,305

*5,111

13,907

3,790

3,830

*28,045

5,865

*77,892

800

12,996

2,466

5,175

4,756

17,823

3,627

3,505

32,292

7,340

90,780

* Revised.

1 Price and value for 2010 will be published in Crop Production released June 2011.

Maple Syrup Season - States: 2008-2010

State

Date season

opened 1

Date season

closed 2

Average season

length 3

2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

(date) (date) (date) (date) (date) (date) (days) (days) (days)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jan 6

Feb 4

Jan 24

Mar 3

Feb 5

Jan 5

Jan 9

Jan 15

Jan 22

Feb 17

(X)

Feb 1

Feb 17

Jan 28

Feb 4

Feb 12

Jan 28

Feb 2

Jan 15

Jan 27

Feb 23

(X)

Jan 22

Feb 7

Jan 29

Feb 1

Jan 17

Jan 20

Feb 5

Jan 20

Jan 14

Feb 1

(X)

Apr 28

May 4

Apr 19

Apr 20

Apr 26

Apr 30

Apr 16

Apr 25

May 4

May 10

(X)

Apr 25

Apr 30

Apr 15

Apr 19

May 1

Apr 30

Apr 22

Apr 28

Apr 30

Apr 30

(X)

Apr 13

May 1

Apr 21

Apr 30

Apr 10

Apr 22

Apr 4

Apr 30

Apr 30

Apr 16

(X)

40

27

32

23

31

31

30

31

32

25

30

32

29

25

25

28

30

27

28

32

27

28

23

28

23

20

26

23

18

21

30

20

23

(X) Not applicable.

1 Approximately the first day that sap was collected.

2 Approximately the last day that sap was collected.

3

The average number of days that sap was collected.
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Maple Syrup Price by Type of Sales and Size of Container - States: 2008 and 2009

Type and State

Gallons 1/2 Gallons Quarts Pints 1/2 Pints

2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009

(dollars) (dollars) (dollars) (dollars) (dollars) (dollars) (dollars) (dollars) (dollars) (dollars)

Retail

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wholesale

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

54.10

45.20

48.00

36.30

44.30

38.10

33.60

37.30

40.60

37.70

46.80

38.40

42.20

30.70

38.60

35.90

32.50

34.60

38.10

35.50

57.00

52.50

42.50

42.70

49.30

40.10

37.70

38.00

43.90

37.30

46.30

40.50

41.90

35.40

40.60

38.30

35.90

32.20

38.50

37.30

27.60

25.20

23.20

20.90

25.30

22.90

20.20

22.00

24.10

21.50

27.70

21.80

24.20

18.00

22.90

20.80

18.00

17.80

21.70

20.80

31.70

28.10

27.80

21.80

28.00

24.10

22.10

21.70

25.50

21.10

23.60

25.00

25.20

21.00

21.60

22.30

21.20

17.90

23.20

23.80

16.80

14.20

14.00

12.00

14.60

14.00

12.40

13.00

15.00

10.70

14.60

11.90

13.00

10.10

13.40

11.60

11.20

10.20

12.60

11.70

18.30

15.10

16.60

12.70

16.40

14.90

13.40

12.70

15.50

11.30

13.20

13.00

14.00

11.20

11.40

12.30

12.60

10.20

13.40

11.80

11.00

8.30

8.75

7.40

8.65

8.85

7.80

7.15

9.65

7.40

8.90

6.90

7.40

6.10

7.70

6.50

6.70

5.95

7.45

6.50

11.50

9.45

11.40

7.80

9.85

9.40

8.35

7.90

9.20

7.30

8.65

7.00

7.45

6.30

6.65

7.00

7.55

6.20

7.80

7.20

7.00

5.50

6.05

5.00

5.10

5.85

5.35

4.40

6.35

5.20

5.75

4.30

4.95

3.70

4.15

4.00

4.80

4.40

5.10

4.20

7.55

7.20

7.75

5.60

6.35

6.25

5.55

4.90

6.00

4.70

5.55

4.50

4.90

4.20

3.95

4.25

5.25

4.10

4.80

4.00

Maple Syrup Bulk Price - States: 2008 and 2009

State

Bulk all grades Bulk all grades

2008 2009 2008 2009

(dollars per pound) (dollars per pound) (dollars per gallon) (dollars per gallon)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.90

3.30

3.15

3.10

3.20

3.15

2.80

2.45

3.05

2.75

(D)

2.85

2.65

2.80

2.75

2.73

2.70

2.70

2.90

2.60

32.00

36.40

34.70

34.10

35.30

34.70

30.90

27.00

33.60

30.30

(D)

31.40

29.50

30.50

30.40

30.00

29.90

29.50

32.00

28.60

(D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.

Maple Syrup Percent of Sales by Type - States: 2008 and 2009

State

Retail Wholesale Bulk

2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009

(percent) (percent) (percent) (percent) (percent) (percent)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

70

1

40

42

60

36

53

54

20

43

40

1

65

58

55

39

47

81

10

30

15

1

35

20

15

22

11

25

10

14

55

8

25

17

10

15

18

4

5

14

15

98

25

38

25

42

36

21

70

43

5

92

10

25

35

46

35

15

85

56
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Crop Area Planted and Harvested - United States: 2009 and 2010 (Domestic Units)

[Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2010 crop year. 

Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun]

Crop

Area planted Area harvested

2009 2010 2009 2010

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

Grains and hay

Barley .................................................................................

Corn for grain 1....................................................................

Corn for silage ....................................................................

Hay, all ................................................................................

 Alfalfa ..............................................................................

 All other ...........................................................................

Oats ....................................................................................

Proso millet .........................................................................

Rice ....................................................................................

Rye .....................................................................................

Sorghum for grain 1.............................................................

Sorghum for silage ..............................................................

Wheat, all ............................................................................

 Winter .............................................................................

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

 Other spring ....................................................................

Oilseeds

Canola ................................................................................

Cottonseed .........................................................................

Flaxseed .............................................................................

Mustard seed ......................................................................

Peanuts ..............................................................................

Rapeseed ...........................................................................

Safflower .............................................................................

Soybeans for beans ............................................................

Sunflower ............................................................................

Cotton, tobacco, and sugar crops

Cotton, all ...........................................................................

 Upland ............................................................................

 American Pima ................................................................

Sugarbeets .........................................................................

Sugarcane ..........................................................................

Tobacco ..............................................................................

Dry beans, peas, and lentils

Austrian winter peas ...........................................................

Dry edible beans .................................................................

Dry edible peas ...................................................................

Lentils .................................................................................

Wrinkled seed peas ............................................................

Potatoes and miscellaneous

Coffee (Hawaii) ...................................................................

Hops ...................................................................................

Peppermint oil .....................................................................

Potatoes, all ........................................................................

 Winter .............................................................................

 Spring .............................................................................

 Summer ..........................................................................

 Fall ..................................................................................

Spearmint oil .......................................................................

Sweet potatoes ...................................................................

Taro (Hawaii) 2....................................................................

3,567.0

86,482.0

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

3,404.0

350.0

3,135.0

1,241.0

6,633.0

(NA)

59,133.0

43,311.0

2,554.0

13,268.0

827.0

(X)

317.0

51.5

1,116.0

1.0

175.0

77,451.0

2,030.0

9,149.5

9,008.1

141.4

*1,185.8

(NA)

(NA)

20.5

1,537.5

863.3

415.0

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

1,069.5

9.0

79.2

44.2

937.1

(NA)

*109.9

(NA)

3,273.0

88,798.0

(NA)

3,364.0

3,411.0

6,360.0

53,827.0

37,698.0

2,223.0

13,906.0

1,228.1

(X)

420.0

1,201.0

78,098.0

2,181.0

10,505.0

10,315.0

190.0

1,174.2

(NA)

29.5

1,766.6

837.0

510.0

(NA)

91.9

117.1

3,113.0

79,590.0

5,605.0

59,755.0

21,227.0

38,528.0

1,379.0

293.0

3,103.0

252.0

5,520.0

254.0

49,868.0

34,485.0

2,428.0

12,955.0

814.0

(X)

314.0

49.8

1,081.0

0.9

165.5

76,372.0

1,953.5

7,528.7

7,390.5

138.2

*1,148.6

*873.9

354.2

13.7

1,463.0

837.9

407.0

(NA)

6.3

39.7

69.8

1,044.7

8.7

73.7

42.7

919.6

20.5

*96.9

0.4

60,460.0

31,786.0

334.0

31.3

89.6

* Revised.

(NA) Not available.

(X) Not applicable.

1 Area planted for all purposes.

2 Area is total acres in crop, not harvested acres.
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Crop Yield and Production - United States: 2009 and 2010 (Domestic Units)

[Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2010 crop year. 

Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun]

Crop

Yield Production

2009 2010 2009 2010

(1,000) (1,000)

Grains and hay

Barley ................................................................................... bushels

Corn for grain ........................................................................ bushels

Corn for silage ............................................................................tons

Hay, all .......................................................................................tons

 Alfalfa .....................................................................................tons

 All other ..................................................................................tons

Oats ...................................................................................... bushels

Proso millet ........................................................................... bushels

Rice 1........................................................................................... cwt

Rye ....................................................................................... bushels

Sorghum for grain ................................................................. bushels

Sorghum for silage ......................................................................tons

Wheat, all ............................................................................. bushels

 Winter ............................................................................... bushels

 Durum ............................................................................... bushels

 Other spring ...................................................................... bushels

Oilseeds

Canola ...................................................................................pounds

Cottonseed .................................................................................tons

Flaxseed ............................................................................... bushels

Mustard seed .........................................................................pounds

Peanuts .................................................................................pounds

Rapeseed ..............................................................................pounds

Safflower ...............................................................................pounds

Soybeans for beans .............................................................. bushels

Sunflower ..............................................................................pounds

Cotton, tobacco, and sugar crops

Cotton, all 1............................................................................... bales

 Upland 1................................................................................ bales

 American Pima 1................................................................... bales

Sugarbeets .................................................................................tons

Sugarcane ..................................................................................tons

Tobacco .................................................................................pounds

Dry beans, peas, and lentils

Austrian winter peas 1.................................................................. cwt

Dry edible beans 1....................................................................... cwt

Dry edible peas 1......................................................................... cwt

Lentils 1........................................................................................ cwt

Wrinkled seed peas ..................................................................... cwt

Potatoes and miscellaneous

Coffee (Hawaii) ......................................................................pounds

Hops ......................................................................................pounds

Peppermint oil ........................................................................pounds

Potatoes, all ................................................................................. cwt

 Winter ...................................................................................... cwt

 Spring ...................................................................................... cwt

 Summer ................................................................................... cwt

 Fall .......................................................................................... cwt

Spearmint oil .........................................................................pounds

Sweet potatoes ............................................................................ cwt

Taro (Hawaii) .........................................................................pounds

73.0

164.7

19.3

2.47

3.35

1.98

67.5

33.7

7,085

27.8

69.4

14.5

44.4

44.2

44.9

45.1

1,811

(X)

23.6

991

3,412

1,700

1,462

44.0

1,554

777

766

1,389

*25.7

*34.8

2,322

1,328

1,733

2,045

1,440

(NA)

1,270

2,383

91

413

245

289

340

428

132

201

(NA)

46.6

291

227,323

13,110,062

108,209

147,442

71,030

76,412

93,081

9,865

219,850

6,993

382,983

3,680

2,216,171

1,522,718

109,042

584,411

1,474,130

4,148.8

7,423

49,364

3,688,350

1,530

241,970

3,359,011

3,036,460

12,187.5

11,787.6

399.9

*29,563

*30,432

822,567

182

25,360

17,137

5,859

874

8,000

94,677.9

6,379

431,478

2,132

21,321

14,522

393,503

2,698

*19,469

4,000

1,482,364

26,060

* Revised.

(NA) Not available.

(X) Not applicable.

1 Yield in pounds.
18 Crop Production (June 2010)

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Crop Area Planted and Harvested - United States: 2009 and 2010 (Metric Units)

[Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2010 crop year. 

Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun]

Crop

Area planted Area harvested

2009 2010 2009 2010

(hectares) (hectares) (hectares) (hectares)

Grains and hay

Barley .................................................................................

Corn for grain 1....................................................................

Corn for silage ....................................................................

Hay, all 2.............................................................................

 Alfalfa ..............................................................................

 All other ...........................................................................

Oats ....................................................................................

Proso millet .........................................................................

Rice ....................................................................................

Rye .....................................................................................

Sorghum for grain 1.............................................................

Sorghum for silage ..............................................................

Wheat, all 2.........................................................................

 Winter .............................................................................

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

 Other spring ....................................................................

Oilseeds

Canola ................................................................................

Cottonseed .........................................................................

Flaxseed .............................................................................

Mustard seed ......................................................................

Peanuts ..............................................................................

Rapeseed ...........................................................................

Safflower .............................................................................

Soybeans for beans ............................................................

Sunflower ............................................................................

Cotton, tobacco, and sugar crops

Cotton, all 2.........................................................................

 Upland ............................................................................

 American Pima ................................................................

Sugarbeets .........................................................................

Sugarcane ..........................................................................

Tobacco ..............................................................................

Dry beans, peas, and lentils

Austrian winter peas ...........................................................

Dry edible beans .................................................................

Dry edible peas ...................................................................

Lentils .................................................................................

Wrinkled seed peas ............................................................

Potatoes and miscellaneous

Coffee (Hawaii) ...................................................................

Hops ...................................................................................

Peppermint oil .....................................................................

Potatoes, all 2......................................................................

 Winter .............................................................................

 Spring .............................................................................

 Summer ..........................................................................

 Fall ..................................................................................

Spearmint oil .......................................................................

Sweet potatoes ...................................................................

Taro (Hawaii) 3....................................................................

1,443,530

34,998,400

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

1,377,560

141,640

1,268,700

502,220

2,684,310

(NA)

23,930,530

17,527,530

1,033,580

5,369,430

334,680

(X)

128,290

20,840

451,630

400

70,820

31,343,650

821,520

3,702,710

3,645,490

57,220

*479,880

(NA)

(NA)

8,300

622,210

349,370

167,950

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

432,820

3,640

32,050

17,890

379,230

(NA)

*44,480

(NA)

1,324,550

35,935,660

(NA)

1,361,380

1,380,400

2,573,830

21,783,250

15,256,000

899,630

5,627,620

497,000

(X)

169,970

486,030

31,605,480

882,630

4,251,270

4,174,380

76,890

475,190

(NA)

11,940

714,930

338,730

206,390

(NA)

37,190

47,390

1,259,800

32,209,280

2,268,290

24,182,250

8,590,350

15,591,900

558,070

118,570

1,255,750

101,980

2,233,890

102,790

20,181,080

13,955,730

982,590

5,242,760

329,420

(X)

127,070

20,150

437,470

360

66,980

30,906,980

790,560

3,046,790

2,990,860

55,930

*464,830

*353,660

143,360

5,540

592,060

339,090

164,710

(NA)

2,550

16,080

28,250

422,780

3,520

29,830

17,280

372,150

8,300

*39,210

180

24,467,560

12,863,480

135,170

12,650

36,260

* Revised.

(NA) Not available.

(X) Not applicable.

1 Area planted for all purposes.

2

Total may not add due to rounding.

3 Area is total hectares in crop, not harvested hectares.
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Crop Yield and Production - United States: 2009 and 2010 (Metric Units)

[Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2010 crop year. 

Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun]

Crop

Yield Production

2009 2010 2009 2010

(metric tons) (metric tons) (metric tons) (metric tons)

Grains and hay

Barley .......................................................................

Corn for grain ............................................................

Corn for silage ..........................................................

Hay, all 1...................................................................

 Alfalfa ...................................................................

 All other ................................................................

Oats ..........................................................................

Proso millet ...............................................................

Rice ..........................................................................

Rye ...........................................................................

Sorghum for grain .....................................................

Sorghum for silage ....................................................

Wheat, all 1...............................................................

 Winter ...................................................................

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

 Other spring ..........................................................

Oilseeds

Canola ......................................................................

Cottonseed ...............................................................

Flaxseed ...................................................................

Mustard seed ............................................................

Peanuts ....................................................................

Rapeseed .................................................................

Safflower ..................................................................

Soybeans for beans ..................................................

Sunflower .................................................................

Cotton, tobacco, and sugar crops

Cotton, all 1...............................................................

 Upland ..................................................................

 American Pima .....................................................

Sugarbeets ...............................................................

Sugarcane ................................................................

Tobacco ....................................................................

Dry beans, peas, and lentils

Austrian winter peas .................................................

Dry edible beans .......................................................

Dry edible peas .........................................................

Lentils .......................................................................

Wrinkled seed peas ..................................................

Potatoes and miscellaneous

Coffee (Hawaii) .........................................................

Hops .........................................................................

Peppermint oil ...........................................................

Potatoes, all 1...........................................................

 Winter ...................................................................

 Spring ...................................................................

 Summer ................................................................

 Fall .......................................................................

Spearmint oil ............................................................

Sweet potatoes .........................................................

Taro (Hawaii) ............................................................

3.93

10.34

43.28

5.53

7.50

4.45

2.42

1.89

7.94

1.74

4.35

32.48

2.99

2.97

3.02

3.03

2.03

(X)

1.48

1.11

3.82

1.91

1.64

2.96

1.74

0.87

0.86

1.56

*57.70

*78.06

2.60

1.49

1.94

2.29

1.61

(NA)

1.42

2.67

0.10

46.29

27.47

32.43

38.12

47.96

0.15

*22.52

(NA)

3.14

32.60

4,949,370

333,010,910

98,165,550

133,757,130

64,437,330

69,319,800

1,351,070

223,730

9,972,230

177,630

9,728,220

3,338,440

60,314,290

41,441,590

2,967,640

15,905,060

668,650

3,763,730

188,550

22,390

1,673,010

690

109,760

91,417,300

1,377,320

2,653,520

2,566,450

87,070

*26,819,100

*27,607,450

373,110

8,260

1,150,310

777,320

265,760

39,640

3,630

42,950

2,890

19,571,510

96,710

967,100

658,710

17,849,000

1,220

*883,100

1,810

40,343,340

1,182,060

* Revised.

(NA) Not available.

(X) Not applicable.

1 Production may not add due to rounding.
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Fruits and Nuts Production - United States: 2008-2010 (Domestic Units)

[Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2010 crop year, 

except citrus which is for the 2009-2010 season. Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun]

Crop

Production

2008 2009 2010

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

Citrus 1

Grapefruit ......................................................................................... tons

Lemons ............................................................................................ tons

Oranges ........................................................................................... tons

Tangelos (Florida) ............................................................................ tons

Tangerines and mandarins ............................................................... tons

Noncitrus

Apples ..........................................................................................pounds

Apricots ............................................................................................ tons

Bananas (Hawaii) .........................................................................pounds

Grapes ............................................................................................. tons

Olives (California) ............................................................................ tons

Papayas (Hawaii) .........................................................................pounds

Peaches ........................................................................................... tons

Pears ............................................................................................... tons

Prunes, dried (California) ................................................................. tons

Prunes and plums (excludes California) ........................................... tons

Nuts and miscellaneous

Almonds, shelled (California) .......................................................pounds

Hazelnuts, in-shell (Oregon) ............................................................. tons

Pecans, in-shell ............................................................................pounds

Walnuts, in-shell (California) ............................................................ tons

Maple syrup ................................................................................. gallons

1,548.0

619.0

10,076.0

68.0

527.0

9,609.3

81.6

17,400.0

7,319.3

66.8

33,500.0

1,135.3

869.9

129.0

15.5

1,630,000.0

32.0

194,080.0

436.0

1,912.0

1,304.0

912.0

9,128.0

52.0

443.0

9,953.6

68.3

18,500.0

7,067.6

42.8

31,500.0

1,105.7

936.2

*166.0

18.8

1,410,000.0

47.0

290,500.0

415.0

*2,404.0

1,220.0

855.0

8,293.0

41.0

572.0

150.0

1,530,000.0

1,955.0

* Revised.

1 Production years are 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010.
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Fruits and Nuts Production - United States: 2008-2010 (Metric Units)

[Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2010 crop year, 

except citrus which is for the 2009-2010 season. Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun]

Crop

Production

2008 2009 2010

(metric tons) (metric tons) (metric tons)

Citrus 1

Grapefruit ......................................................................................

Lemons .........................................................................................

Oranges .........................................................................................

Tangelos (Florida) .........................................................................

Tangerines and mandarins ............................................................

Noncitrus

Apples ...........................................................................................

Apricots .........................................................................................

Bananas (Hawaii) ..........................................................................

Grapes ..........................................................................................

Olives (California) ..........................................................................

Papayas (Hawaii) ..........................................................................

Peaches ........................................................................................

Pears .............................................................................................

Prunes, dried (California) ...............................................................

Prunes and plums (excludes California) .........................................

Nuts and miscellaneous

Almonds, shelled (California) .........................................................

Hazelnuts, in-shell (Oregon) ..........................................................

Pecans, in-shell .............................................................................

Walnuts, in-shell (California) ..........................................................

Maple syrup ...................................................................................

1,404,320

561,550

9,140,790

61,690

478,090

4,358,710

74,040

7,890

6,639,920

60,600

15,200

1,029,940

789,110

117,030

14,060

739,360

29,030

88,030

395,530

9,560

1,182,970

827,350

8,280,780

47,170

401,880

4,514,880

61,980

8,390

6,411,660

38,830

14,290

1,003,090

849,320

*150,590

17,060

639,570

42,640

131,770

376,480

*12,020

1,106,770

775,640

7,523,280

37,190

518,910

136,080

694,000

9,770

* Revised.

1 Production years are 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010.
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May Weather Summary

The record Midwestern corn planting pace of late April slowed markedly during a cool, damp period in the first half of 

May. Soybean planting slowed as well, especially during the week of May 10-16. During the second half of the month, 

however, warm, showery weather promoted corn and soybean emergence and development.

Meanwhile, a variety of weather extremes affected the South. For example, May opened with record flooding in parts of 

Tennessee and Kentucky, while drought gradually expanded and intensified from eastern Texas into the lower Mississippi 

Valley. Southern warmth generally promoted crop development, including winter wheat maturation, although hotter- and 

drier-than-normal weather stressed pastures and rain-fed summer crops in an area centered on Louisiana.

Farther west, cool, wet conditions on the northern Plains contrasted with warm weather and a gradual drying trend on the 

southern Plains. In the latter region, early stages of the winter wheat harvest advanced as far north as southwestern 

Oklahoma by month’s end. On the northern Plains, winter wheat and spring-sown small grains benefited from abundant 

rainfall but developed at a slightly slower-than-normal pace.

Cool, wet weather also limited small grain growth in the Northwest, where late-season rain and snow continued to 

improve water-supply prospects. Cool weather also hampered the development of summer crops, such as cotton and rice, 

in California, although conditions improved toward month’s end.

Monthly temperatures averaged at least 5 degrees Fahrenheit below normal in a broad area stretching from California to 

the northern High Plains. In contrast, readings averaged as much as 5 degrees Fahrenheit above normal in scattered 

locations from the central Gulf Coast into the lower Great Lakes region.

May Agricultural Summary

Abnormally cool temperatures dominated much of the western United States during May, slowing the emergence of some 

row crops and hindering head development in small grains. Most notably, temperatures in areas along the Pacific Coast, as 

well as portions of the Great Basin and northern Rocky Mountains averaged as many as 8 degrees below normal. In 

contrast, above average temperatures afforded producers throughout much of the eastern half of the country ample time 

for completing fieldwork. While much of the Southwest, central and southern Great Plains, lower Delta, and Northeast 

were relatively dry during the month, locations in the Pacific Northwest, California, northern Great Plains, Tennessee 

Valley, and Southeast accumulated precipitation totaling 300 percent or more above normal. Specifically, early-May 

thunderstorms delivered a deluge of rain to portions of Kentucky and Tennessee causing severe flooding, limiting 

fieldwork, and damaging crops in low-lying areas near creeks and rivers.

As May began, producers throughout much of the major corn-producing regions continued to plant this year’s crop at a 

rapid pace. On May 2, sixty-eight percent of the Nation’s crop was planted, over 1 week ahead of normal, with 19 percent 

of the crop emerged, 6 days ahead of normal. While the planting pace remained quick in most areas as the month 

progressed, producers in Kentucky and Tennessee were left contending with standing water and debris-littered fields 

following heavy rainfall and severe flooding early in the month. Below average temperatures coupled with above average 

precipitation restricted the number of days suitable for fieldwork in areas of the Corn Belt mid-month. During the latter 

half of the month, above average temperatures in the Great Lakes region, Colorado, Nebraska, and North Dakota 

promoted rapid crop emergence. By May 30, producers had planted 97 percent of the Nation’s corn crop, 5 percentage 

points ahead of last year and slightly ahead of the 5-year average. Emergence was complete on 85 percent of this year’s 

acreage, 14 percentage points ahead of last year and 5 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. On May 30, 

seventy-six percent of the corn crop was reported in good to excellent condition, compared with 67 percent on May 16 

and 70 percent from the same time last year.

One-third of this year’s sorghum crop was planted by May 2, ahead of both last year and the 5-year average. In Texas, 

some producers in the Northern High Plains were busy replanting fields damaged by heavy rainfall received during late 

April. Above average mid-month rainfall in Kansas, the largest sorghum-producing State, slowed fieldwork which pushed 

overall planting progress for the State behind normal. By May 30, one half of the Nation’s sorghum crop was planted, 
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4 percentage points behind last year and 3 percentage points behind the 5-year average. As the month ended, double-digit 

planting delays remained in Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

As the month began, seeding neared completion across much of the major oat-producing regions, but trailed normal in the 

Dakotas where fieldwork was delayed by abnormally wet soils during the spring. Emergence was complete on 60 percent 

of the Nation’s acreage by May 2, well ahead of both last year and the 5-year average. Oat producers had seeded 

96 percent of this year’s crop by May 23, ahead of last year but slightly behind the 5-year average. With progress limited 

to Iowa, Ohio, and Texas, 27 percent of the oat crop was at or beyond the heading stage on May 23, on par with last year 

and the 5-year average. By May 30, emergence had advanced to 93 percent complete, and 30 percent of the crop was at or 

beyond the heading stage. Seventy-eight percent of the oat crop was reported in good to excellent condition on May 30, 

compared with 69 percent on May 2 and 56 percent from the same time last year.

By May 2, barley producers had seeded 51 percent of the Nation’s crop, slightly more than 2 weeks ahead of last year and 

8 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Sixteen percent of the crop had emerged, with progress most advanced in 

Minnesota. Seeding progress remained active across the major barley-producing region throughout the month despite 

fluctuating weather conditions. On May 30, ninety-six percent of this year’s crop was seeded, ahead of both last year and 

the 5-year average, with 80 percent emerged, ahead of last year but slightly behind the 5-year average. Abnormally cool 

late-month temperatures in Idaho and Montana, two of the three largest barley-producing States, slowed emergence, 

leaving progress behind normal in those States. Overall, 84 percent of the barley crop was reported in good to excellent 

condition on May 30, compared with 72 percent from the same time last year.

The month began with 27 percent of the 2010 winter wheat crop at or beyond the heading stage by May 2, on par with last 

year but slightly behind the 5-year average. In Texas, high temperatures and strong winds during the week ending May 16 

burned a portion of the crop in the Northern High Plains, while some producers in the Southern High Plains cut and baled 

their crop. Despite rapid mid- to late-month head development in Kansas, the largest winter wheat-producing State, 

overall progress was behind both last year and the 5-year average on May 23. Nationally, three-quarters of the winter 

wheat crop was at or beyond the heading stage on May 30, slightly behind both last year and the 5-year average. Overall, 

65 percent of the winter wheat crop was reported in good to excellent condition on May 30, a slight decline from ratings 

on May 2 but 20 percentage points better than ratings from the same time last year.

With seeding active throughout much of the major spring wheat-producing regions and nearing completion in Minnesota 

and Washington, progress had advanced to 60 percent complete by May 2, over 2 weeks ahead of last year and 

13 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Nearly one-quarter of the crop was emerged. Despite active mid-month 

seeding promoted by warm, sunny conditions, a delay of more than 1 week was evident in Montana on May 30. 

Emergence was rapid across the 6 major estimating States during the latter half of the month, with 29 percent of the crop 

emerging from May 16 to May 30. Eighty-five percent of the spring wheat crop was reported in good to excellent 

condition on May 30, twelve percentage points better than ratings from the same time last year.

By May 2, rice producers had seeded 76 percent of this year’s acreage, well ahead of both last year and the 5-year 

average. Emergence was complete on over half the Nation’s acreage, with progress ahead of normal in all estimating 

States except California and Texas. Spring storm systems steadily inundated California’s rice-growing region with rainfall 

during the first half of May, leaving producers seeding fields as conditions allowed. Nationally, 95 percent of the rice crop 

was seeded by May 23, eleven percentage points ahead of last year and 4 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. 

While emergence was complete or nearly complete in the Delta and Texas by May 30, abnormally cool temperatures in 

California had slowed progress to over 1 week behind normal. On May 30, seventy-four percent of the rice crop was 

reported in good to excellent condition, 21 percentage points better than ratings from the same time last year.

With progress most advanced in the Delta, 15 percent of the Nation’s soybean crop was planted by May 2, ten percentage 

points ahead of last year and 7 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Mid-month cold spells caused frost damage 

in soybean fields in the northernmost areas of Indiana, leaving producers expecting to replant some fields. An abundance 

of rainfall during a 2 week period in Missouri provided just 2 days suitable for fieldwork from May 10 to May 23, leading 

to an overall planting delay of 8 days. By May 30, producers had planted 74 percent of this year’s soybean crop, 

11 percentage points ahead of last year but slightly behind the 5-year average, and emergence was complete on 46 percent 

of the 2010 acreage, ahead of both last year and the 5-year average.
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Peanut planting was underway in all major estimating States by May 2, with progress most advanced in the central areas 

of Florida. As mostly ideal weather conditions prevailed throughout much of May, producers planted 69 percent of the 

2010 peanut crop from May 3 to May 30, leaving overall progress, at 81 percent complete, 12 percentage points ahead of 

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

By mid-May, sunflower planting was underway. Ideal late-month weather conditions boosted fieldwork in the Dakotas, 

allowing for planting progress of 21 percentage points or more from May 23 to May 30. Nationally, planting had 

advanced to 37 percent by May 30, compared with 28 percent last year and 42 percent for the 5-year average.

Cotton producers had planted 26 percent of the Nation’s crop by May 2, ahead of both last year and the 5-year average. In 

Texas, most producers in the High Plains had yet to begin planting as they waited for warmer temperatures and improved 

field conditions. The most significant mid-month delay was evident in Tennessee, where saturated fields prevented 

producers from planting much of their crop following heavy rainfall and flooding earlier in the month. During the latter 

part of May, producers along the Upper Coast of Texas sprayed insecticide on squaring cotton fields infested with 

fleahoppers. On May 30, planting was complete on 79 percent of this year’s cotton acreage, ahead of both last year and 

the 5-year average, and squaring had advanced to 5 percent complete. Overall, 63 percent of the cotton crop was reported 

in good to excellent condition on May 30.

By May 2, sugarbeet producers in the 4 major estimating States had planted 96 percent of the 2010 crop, 58 percentage 

points ahead of last year and 37 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Some wind-damaged fields in 

south-central Idaho, the second largest sugarbeet-producing State, were being replanted as a result of mid-April storm 

systems. In Michigan, some fields were being replanted due to poor emergence, frost damage, and seedling disease.

Crop Comments

Winter wheat: Production is forecast at 1.48 billion bushels, up 2 percent from the May 1 forecast but down 3 percent 

from 2009. Based on June 1 conditions, the United States yield is forecast at 46.6 bushels per acre, up 0.7 bushel from the 

previous forecast and up 2.4 bushels from last year. Expected grain area totals 31.8 million acres, unchanged from last 

month but down 8 percent from last year. As of May 30, sixty-five percent of the United States winter wheat crop was 

rated in good to excellent condition, 20 points above the same week in 2009, and heading had reached 75 percent in the 

18 major producing States, 3 percentage points behind the 5-year average.

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

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

Montana, and Texas. Yields are higher than last month in Colorado, Kansas, and Montana but unchanged in Nebraska, 

Oklahoma, and Texas. The percent of crop headed was behind the 5-year average in all of the major Hard Red Winter 

States except Oklahoma, which was equal to the 5-year average. Cooler temperatures and rainfall during May delayed 

crop development in Kansas. Harvest has begun in Oklahoma and Texas.

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

are below last year’s level in Illinois and Missouri but above in Ohio. Yields are down from May in Illinois, but 

unchanged in Missouri and Ohio. In Illinois, above normal temperatures and below average precipitation were reported in 

May. The percent of crop headed at the end of May was ahead of the 5-year average in all of the major Soft Red Winter 

States except Missouri, which was 5 points below average. Wet weather has caused some disease concerns in Illinois.

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

Washington, but remain unchanged in Idaho. Forecasted head counts from the objective yield survey in Washington are 

above last year. The percent of crop headed in the Pacific Northwest was behind the 5-year average in Idaho and 

Washington, but ahead in Oregon. Washington’s crop remains in good condition as a result of widespread rainfall during 

May.

Durum wheat: Production of Durum wheat in Arizona and California is forecast at a collective 19.7 million bushels, up 

4 percent from May 1 but down 33 percent from last year. If realized, this will be a record high yield in Arizona and tie a 

record in California. As of May 30, Durum harvest in Arizona was 7 percent complete, 1 point behind the 5-year average. 
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Cool weather during the growing season delayed crop development and the start of California’s Durum wheat harvest by 

about 10 days. No major quality or disease issues have been reported in California.

Peaches: The 2010 peach crop in California, Georgia, and South Carolina is forecast at 937,000 tons, up 1 percent from 

2009.

The California Clingstone crop is forecast at 410,000 tons, up 3 percent from the May 1 forecast but 13 percent below 

2009. California experienced a more than adequate number of chilling hours. Full bloom, on a statewide basis, was 

declared on March 9, six days later than the 2009 full bloom. Bloom was not as strong as last year and occurred over a 

longer period of time. Rain and colder than normal spring temperatures have slowed crop development. The Late and 

Extra Late varieties were reported to be lighter than normal. Cooler temperatures have allowed peaches to grow larger 

than normal for mid-May. The cool rainy weather has forced growers to spray to control diseases.

The California Freestone crop is forecast at 365,000 tons, equal to the May 1 forecast but 5 percent above the 2009 crop. 

Bloom started quickly but was then slowed due to cool spring temperatures. Lack of warm weather resulted in pollination 

problems. Hail caused damage in various growing areas throughout the spring. Although the crop has experienced 

problems, growers are still expecting a larger crop than last year's freeze damaged crop. Harvest continued during May 

with Spring Flame, Super Rich, May Saturn, and Spring Snow the major varieties harvested. 

The South Carolina crop is forecast at 120,000 tons, up 60 percent from last year. Unusually warm spring temperatures 

and plenty of rainfall have created nearly ideal growing and maturing conditions. Storms have provided ample moisture 

without causing hail damage. Harvest started early and was 8 percent complete by June 1, just slightly ahead of average. 

Georgia’s peach crop is forecast at 42,000 tons, up 31 percent from last year’s crop. Harvest began around mid-May on 

what is expected to be a very good crop. If realized, this will be the largest crop since 2004.

Bartlett pears: Production of Bartlett pears in California, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 420,000 tons, down 

5 percent from last year. 

Production in California is forecast at 195,000 tons, down 3 percent from last season. Bartletts began blooming in March 

with some areas reporting bloom problems due to rain. Cool spring temperatures delayed harvest by one to two weeks. 

Minimal pest pressure was reported. 

Oregon growers expect to harvest 60,000 tons, equal to last year’s production. This spring has been unusually cool and 

wet. Trees blossomed during a brief warm period, followed by cold, wet conditions that have adversely affected 

pollination in some areas. During the month of April, growers in the Hood River area were still using frost protection 

methods. Some growers reported a good fruit set while others expressed concern.

Washington’s Bartlett crop is forecast at 165,000 tons, down 10 percent from 2009. Spring conditions were cool and 

wetter than normal. Yakima had its second-wettest May on record in more than 100 years. Measurable rain occurred on 

11 days and traces fell another 8 days which totaled nearly 1.5 inches for the month. Many growers reported pollination 

problems due to cold, windy weather occurring during bloom. There were also several isolated reports of hail damage. 

Sweet cherries: The combined 2010 sweet cherry production for California, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 

295,000 tons, down 24 percent from 2009 but 36 percent above 2008. Washington’s production is forecast at 

160,000 tons, down 35 percent from the previous year. The crop has fallen behind on maturity due to cool, wet weather 

this spring. Oregon’s 2010 sweet cherry production is forecast at 45,000 tons, down 33 percent from 2009. Cold, wet 

weather conditions hindered bloom, pollination, and growth. California’s production is forecast at 90,000 tons, up 

15 percent from 2009. Spring weather generated occasional rain and cool temperatures during the critical development of 

the crop. A strong bloom was underway in March.

Prunes (dried plums): California’s 2010 prune production forecast is 150,000 dried tons, down 10 percent from the 

revised 166,000 tons in 2009 but 16 percent above the 2008 crop. Cooler weather and lighter fruit sets this year 
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contributed to lower production compared with the previous year. Growers reported that they were not thinning as much 

or skipping thinning altogether. Pest pressures are a concern this year because of increased rain and cooler temperatures.

Apricots: California’s 2010 production forecast is 60,000 tons, 1 percent above the 2009 crop but 22 percent below 2008. 

The harvest is about a week behind schedule which should allow the fruit to increase in size. The slowed ripening of the 

fruit also limited the damage from the cool, wet weather experienced this spring. The crop was reported to be in good 

condition.

Florida citrus: High temperatures were in the 90 degree range all month, while low temperatures were in the 60s. 

Rainfall during May was rather variable, but overall it was adequate. Harvest of Valencia oranges and grapefruit 

continued.

Twenty-one of the fifty-one processing plants were still open. Valencia oranges and a few grapefruit made up the majority 

of fruit going to the plants. Grove activities included harvesting, young tree care, psyllid treatment, hedging and topping, 

fertilizer applications, and brush removal.

California citrus: In the San Joaquin Valley, the Valencia, navel, and tangerine harvests continued, while the lemon 

harvest neared its conclusion. Along the coast, the lemon harvest continued. The citrus bloom neared completion as 

widespread petal fall occurred in groves. Grove activities included preparations for planting of new citrus trees, pesticide 

applications, and pruning.

California noncitrus fruits and nuts: Cherry harvest began on early maturing varieties and volume increased throughout 

the month. Late in the month, rain damage to the cherry crop was reported in several areas, including San Joaquin County. 

Irrigation, fungicide, and fertilizer applications continued in grape vineyards in the Central Valley. Central Coast grape 

vines showed good development, while some vineyards were sprayed for European grapevine moth. Herbicide 

applications and tree thinning were ongoing in apricot, prune, plum, peach, and nectarine orchards. Harvesting began for 

early apricot and peach varieties. In the San Joaquin Valley, olive orchards showed healthy bloom and the blueberry 

harvest was underway.

Normal nut and leaf drop occurred in almond orchards as the crop continued to show good development. Some 

insecticides, miticides, and fungicides were applied. Blight and herbicide applications, along with irrigation, were ongoing 

in walnut orchards. Irrigation continued in pistachio orchards while blooming increased. Normal ground maintenance was 

ongoing in orchards and vineyards, including fertilizer application and thinning.

Grapefruit: The forecast of the 2009-2010 United States grapefruit crop is 1.22 million tons, up 1 percent from the 

May 1 forecast but down 6 percent from the 2008-2009 crop. Florida’s grapefruit production is forecast at 20.2 million 

boxes (859,000 tons), up 2 percent from the May 1 forecast but 7 percent below last season.

The Florida all white grapefruit forecast is 6.00 million boxes (255,000 tons), up 3 percent from May 1 but down 

9 percent from the previous year. The colored grapefruit forecast, at 14.2 million boxes (604,000 tons), is up 1 percent 

from the previous forecast but 6 percent below last season. As of June 1, approximately 97 percent of the white grapefruit 

crop and 99 percent of the colored grapefruit crop had been harvested. California and Texas grapefruit production 

forecasts are carried forward from the previous forecast.

Tangerines and mandarins: The United States tangerine and mandarin crop is forecast at 572,000 tons, unchanged from 

the previous forecast but 29 percent above the 2008-2009 crop. The Florida tangerine forecast is 4.50 million boxes 

(214,000 tons), unchanged from the May 1 forecast but up 17 percent from the previous season. Harvest of Florida 

tangerines is complete. Arizona and California tangerine and mandarin production forecasts are carried forward from the 

previous forecast.

Tangelos: Florida’s tangelo forecast is 900,000 boxes (41,000 tons), unchanged from the previous forecast but down 

22 percent from last season’s final utilization. If realized, this will be the smallest tangelo crop since 1962, when Florida 

experienced a damaging December freeze.
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Hops: Area strung for harvest in 2010 for Washington, Oregon, and Idaho is forecast at 31,251 acres, 21 percent less than 

the 2009 crop of 39,726 acres and 24 percent less than the 2008 crop of 40,898 acres. Washington, with 24,115 acres for 

harvest, accounts for 77 percent of the United States total acreage. Oregon hop growers plan to string 4,792 acres, or 

15 percent of the United States total for 2010, with Idaho hop growers accounting for the remaining 8 percent, or 

2,344 acres strung for harvest. All three States significantly decreased their acreage from a year ago.

Hop growth was off to a slow start this season due to a cold, wet spring. Progress is mostly two weeks behind normal. 

Hops are one quarter to one third to the wire. At this time, disease pressure is higher than normal. Water supplies are 

expected to be mostly adequate.

Sugarbeets: Production of sugarbeets for the 2009 crop year is revised to 29.6 million tons, up slightly from the January 

end-of-season estimate and 10 percent above 2008. Planted area totaled 1.19 million acres while harvested area totaled 

1.15 million acres, both up slightly from the previous estimate. The United States yield, at 25.7 tons per acre, is down 

0.1 ton per acre from the previous estimate and down 1.1 tons per acre from the record high set in 2008. Record high 

yields for the 2009 crop were set in Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, and Wyoming.

Sugarcane: Production of sugarcane for sugar and seed in 2009 is revised to 30.4 million tons, up 1 percent from the 

March 1 estimate and 10 percent above 2008. Total production of cane for sugar and seed is up from the previous year in 

all estimating States except Hawaii. Area harvested for sugar and seed is revised to 873,900 acres, down 3,800 acres from 

the previous estimate but up 5,900 acres from last year. Yield for sugar and seed is estimated at 34.8 tons per acre, up 

0.4 ton per acre from the March 1 estimate and 3.0 tons per acre above 2008.

Production of sugarcane for sugar is revised to 28.5 million tons, up slightly from the March 1 estimate and 9 percent 

above 2008. Area harvested for sugar production totaled 817,000 acres, down 3,700 acres from the previous estimate and 

down 4,600 acres from last year. Yield of sugarcane for sugar is revised to 34.9 tons per acre, up 0.4 ton per acre from 

March 1 and 3.1 tons per acre above 2008.

Sweet potatoes: Production for the 2009 crop year is revised to 19.5 million cwt, down 1 percent from the Crop 

Production 2009 Summary but up 6 percent from 2008. Area harvested, at 96,900 acres, is down 1 percent from the 

previous estimate. The average yield is a record high 201 cwt per acre, unchanged from the January estimate.

North Carolina production decreased 2 percent from January, due to a 2 percent decrease in harvested area. Florida sweet 

potato production, at 352 thousand cwt, is up 7 percent from January due to a 7 percent increase in harvested area. 

Maple syrup: The 2010 United States maple syrup production totaled 1.96 million gallons, down 19 percent from the 

revised 2009 total. The number of taps is estimated at 9.27 million, 3 percent above the 2009 revised total of 8.98 million. 

Yield per tap is estimated to be 0.211 gallons, down 21 percent from the previous season’s revised yield.

Temperatures were reported to be too warm for optimal sap flow in all States. On average, the season lasted 23 days 

compared with 28 days last year. In most States, the season started sooner than last year. The earliest sap flow reported 

was January 14 in Vermont. The latest sap flow reported was May 1 in Maine.

Sugar content of the sap for 2010 was up from the previous year. On average, approximately 46 gallons of sap were 

required to produce one gallon of syrup. This compares with 43 gallons in 2009 and 39 gallons in 2008. The majority of 

the syrup produced in each State this year was medium to dark in color with the exception of Maine.

The 2009 United States price per gallon was $37.80, down $2.90 from the revised 2008 price of $40.70. The United States 

value of production, at $90.8 million for 2009, was up 17 percent from the revised previous season. Value of production 

increased in Maine, Michigan, New York, Vermont, and Wisconsin.
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Statistical Methodology

Wheat survey procedures: Objective yield and farm operator surveys were conducted between May 23 and June 3 to 

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

for 67 percent of the 2009 winter wheat production. Farm operators were interviewed to update previously reported 

acreage data and seek permission to randomly locate two sample plots in selected winter wheat fields. The counts made 

within each sample plot depended upon the crop's maturity. Counts such as number of stalks, heads in late boot, and 

number of emerged heads were made to predict the number of heads that will be harvested. The counts are used with 

similar data from previous years to develop a projected biological yield. The average harvesting loss is subtracted to 

obtain a net yield. The plots are revisited each month until crop maturity when the heads are clipped, threshed, and 

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

loss.

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

interviewers. Approximately 5,000 producers were interviewed during the survey period and asked questions about the 

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

indications of average yields.

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

produces about 75 percent of the United States production. Bearing tree numbers are determined at the start of the season 

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

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

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

previous components and are used to develop the current forecast of production. California and Texas conduct grower and 

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

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

Wheat estimating procedures: National and State level objective yield and grower reported data were reviewed for 

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

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

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

analyses to prepare the published June 1 forecasts.

Orange estimating procedures: State level objective yield estimates for Florida oranges were reviewed for errors, 

reasonableness, and consistency with historical estimates. The Florida Field Office submits its analyses of the current 

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

the published June 1 forecast. The June 1 orange production forecasts for California and Texas are carried forward from 

April.

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

throughout the growing season. End-of-season wheat estimates are made after harvest. At the end of the wheat marketing 

season, a balance sheet is calculated using carryover stocks, production, exports, millings, feeding, and ending stocks. 

Revisions are then made if the balance sheet relationships or other administrative data warrant changes. End-of-season 

orange estimates will be published in the Citrus Fruits Summary released in September. The orange production estimates 

are based on all data available at the end of the marketing season, including information from marketing orders, 

shipments, and processor records. Allowances are made for recorded local utilization and home use.

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

statistical measure based on past performance, is computed. The deviation between the June 1 production forecast and the 

final estimate is expressed as a percentage of the final estimate. The average of the squared percentage deviations for the 

latest 20-year period is computed. The square root of the average becomes statistically the "Root Mean Square Error." 

Probability statements can be made concerning expected differences in the current forecast relative to the final end-ofseason estimate, assuming that factors affecting this year's forecast are not different from those influencing recent years.
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The "Root Mean Square Error" for the June 1 winter wheat production forecast is 5.5 percent. This means that chances are 

2 out of 3 that the current winter wheat production will not be above or below the final estimate by more than 5.5 percent. 

Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not exceed 9.5 percent. Differences between 

the June 1 winter wheat production forecast and the final estimate during the past 20 years have averaged 75 million 

bushels, ranging from 13 million to 242 million bushels. The June 1 forecast has been below the final estimate 10 times 

and above 10 times. This does not imply that the June 1 winter wheat forecast this year is likely to understate or overstate 

final production.

The "Root Mean Square Error" for the June 1 orange production forecast is 1.5 percent. However, if you exclude the 

5 abnormal production seasons (3 freeze seasons and 2 hurricane seasons), the “Root Mean Square Error” is 1.8 percent. 

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

estimates by more than 1.5 percent, or 1.8 percent, excluding abnormal seasons. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent 

confidence level) that the difference will not exceed 2.7 percent, or 3.1 percent, excluding abnormal seasons. 

Changes between the June 1 orange forecast and the final estimates during the past 20 years have averaged 126,000 tons 

(157,000 tons, excluding abnormal seasons), ranging from 5,000 tons to 368,000 tons when including or excluding 

abnormal seasons. The June 1 forecast for oranges has been below the final estimate 8 times and above 12 times (below 

4 times and above 11 times, excluding abnormal seasons). The difference does not imply that the June 1 forecast this year 

is likely to understate or overstate final production.
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Information Contacts

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

for additional information. E-mail inquiries may be sent to nass@nass.usda.gov

Lance Honig, Chief, Crops Branch .......................................................................................................(202) 720-2127

Jacqueline Moore, Head, Field Crops Section ...................................................................................... (202) 720-2127

 Suzanne Avilla – Peanuts, Rice........................................................................................................ (202) 720-7688

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

 Bryan Durham – Hay, Oats.............................................................................................................. (202) 690-3234

 Anthony Prillaman – Corn, Proso Millet, Flaxseed ......................................................................... (202) 720-9526

 Nick Schauer – Wheat, Rye ............................................................................................................. (202) 720-8068

 Julie Schmidt – Crop Weather, Barley, Sugar Crops....................................................................... (202) 720-7621

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

Jorge Garcia-Pratts, Head, Fruits, Vegetables and Special Crops Section............................................(202) 720-2127

 Debbie Flippin – Fresh and Processing Vegetables, Onions, Strawberries......................................(202) 720-2157

 Fred Granja – Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Plums, Prunes, Tobacco ...............................................(202) 720-4288

 Dawn Keen – Floriculture, Maple Syrup, Nursery, Tree Nuts ........................................................(202) 720-4215

 Steve Maliszewski – Citrus, Coffee, Grapes, Tropical Fruits..........................................................(202) 720-5412

 Tierra Mobley – Berries, Cranberries, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes ....................................................(202) 720-4285

 Dan Norris – Austrian Winter Peas, Dry Edible Peas, Lentils, Mints,

 Mushrooms, Peaches, Pears, Wrinkled Seed Peas, Dry Beans ..................................................(202) 720-3250

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