Cr Pr 2-2 (8-05)

Washington, D.C.

Crop

Production

Released August 12, 2005, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of

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

Corn Production Down 12 Percent from 2004

Soybean Production Down 11 Percent from Last Year

Cotton Production Down 8 Percent from 2004

All Wheat Production Down 2 Percent from July

Corn production is forecast at 10.3 billion bushels, down 12 percent from last year but 3 percent above 2003. 

Based on conditions as of August 1, yields are expected to average 139.2 bushels per acre, down 21.2 bushels

from the record high last year. With the exception of Michigan, forecast yields are lower in all of the Corn

Belt States as warm, dry weather throughout the growing season depleted soil moisture levels and stressed the

crop. Across the U.S., yields are forecast lower than last year in 29 of the 33 published corn States. The

largest decreases occurred in Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas. Farmers expect to harvest 74.4 million acres of

corn for grain, unchanged from June but up 1 percent from 2004.

Soybean production is forecast at 2.79 billion bushels, down 11 percent from 2004 but up 14 percent from

2003. Based on August 1 conditions, yields are expected to average 38.7 bushels per acre, down 3.8 bushels

from the record high U.S. yield set last year. Yields are lower than 2004 across most of the country, with the

exceptions being Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. Area for

harvest, at 72.2 million acres, has declined slightly from June and is down 2 percent from 2004.

All cotton production is forecast at 21.3 million 480-pound bales, down 8 percent from last year’s record high

23.3 million bales. Yield is expected to average 748 pounds per harvested acre, down 107 pounds from 2004. 

Upland cotton production is forecast at 20.6 million 480-pound bales, 9 percent below 2004. American-Pima

production is forecast at 725,000 bales, down 3 percent from last year. Producers expect to harvest

13.7 million acres of all cotton and 13.4 million acres of upland cotton, both 5 percent above last year. 

American-Pima harvested area is expected to total 261,000 acres, 13,000 more than 2004.

All wheat production, at 2.17 billion bushels, is down 2 percent from the July forecast but up slightly from

2004. Based on August 1 conditions, the U.S. yield is forecast at 43.0 bushels per acre, down 0.8 bushel

from last month and 0.2 bushel below last year.
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The final Winter wheat production forecast is 1.52 billion bushels. This is down slightly from last month but

1 percent above 2004. Area harvested for grain totals 34.3 million acres, unchanged from last month but

down 1 percent from last year. The U.S. yield is forecast at 44.4 bushels per acre, down 0.1 bushel from last

month.

Hard Red production is down 1 percent from a month ago to 913 million bushels. Soft Red is up 2 percent

from last month and now totals 320 million bushels. White production totals 288 million bushels, up slightly

from last month. Of the White production total, 26.4 million bushels are Hard White and 261 million bushels

are Soft White. This is the first year that production levels for Hard White and Soft White are available.

Durum wheat production is forecast at 93.0 million bushels, down 1 percent from last month but up

3 percent from 2004. The U.S. yield is forecast at 37.9 bushels per acre, 0.5 bushel less than last month. 

Area harvested for grain is forecast at 2.45 million acres, unchanged from last month but 4 percent more than

last year.

Other Spring wheat production is forecast at 553 million bushels, down 6 percent from last month and 3

percent below 2004. Acreage intended for harvest is unchanged from last month. The U.S. yield is forecast

at 40.6 bushels per acre, 2.6 bushels less than on July 1. Of the production total, 516 million is Hard Red

Spring wheat, down 6 percent from last month.

This report was approved on August 12, 2005.

Acting Secretary of

Agriculture

Charles F. Conner

Agricultural Statistics Board

Chairperson

Rich Allen
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2005 3 NASS, USDA

Contents

Page

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

Grains & Hay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oilseeds

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

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

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

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

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

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

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

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

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

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

Noncitrus Fruits & Tree Nuts 

Apples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Grapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Olives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Papayas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Peaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Pears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Prunes and Plums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Potatoes & Miscellaneous Crops

Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Ginger Root . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Hops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Crop Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Crop Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Information Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Reliability of Production Data in this Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Weather Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Weather Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Selected Crops: Area Planted by State

and United States, 2005

State Soybeans Upland

Cotton

Dry Edible

Beans

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

AL

AZ

AR

CA

CO

CT

DE

FL

GA

ID

IL

IN

IA

KS

KY

LA

ME

MD

MA

MI

MN

MS

MO

MT

NE

NV

NH

NJ

NM

NY

NC

ND

OH

OK

OR

PA

RI

SC

SD

TN

TX

UT

VT

VA

WA

WV

WI

WY

US

150

3,000

180

11

200

9,700

5,500

10,100

2,900

1,260

900

460

1,950

6,800

1,600

5,100

5,000

103

200

1,550

 *3,050

4,450

300

460

440

4,050

1,230

300

540

19

1,600

 *73,103

560.0

240.0

1,010.0

500.0

85.0

1,200.0

80.0

600.0

1,210.0

430.0

55.0

 *810.0

 *240.0

 *260.0

630.0

5,800.0

 *93.0

 *13,803.0

 *66.0

 *130.0

100.0

13.0

235.0

145.0

 *17.0

 *175.0

 *6.3

25.0

 *630.0

8.0

 *13.0

 *19.0

 *4.5

 *48.0

 *34.0

 *1,668.8

* Updated from the June 2005 “Acreage” report.
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Corn for Grain: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

AL

AR

CA

CO

DE

GA

IL

IN

IA

KS

KY

LA

MD

MI

MN

MS

MO

NE

NJ

NM

NY

NC

ND

OH

OK

PA

SC

SD

TN

TX

VA

WA

WI

Oth

 Sts 1

US

195

305

150

1,040

153

280

11,600

5,530

12,400

2,880

1,140

410

425

1,920

7,050

440

2,880

7,950

72

58

500

740

1,150

3,110

200

980

295

4,150

615

1,680

360

105

2,600

269

73,632

180

230

165

940

150

220

11,950

5,650

12,650

3,100

1,160

350

400

1,970

7,000

365

3,000

8,100

61

45

455

700

1,200

3,220

210

880

280

3,900

560

1,800

360

85

2,800

232

74,368

123.0

140.0

175.0

135.0

152.0

130.0

180.0

168.0

181.0

150.0

152.0

135.0

153.0

134.0

159.0

136.0

162.0

166.0

143.0

180.0

122.0

117.0

105.0

158.0

150.0

140.0

100.0

130.0

140.0

139.0

145.0

200.0

136.0

147.7

160.4

120.0

134.0

160.0

137.0

137.0

129.0

125.0

145.0

164.0

125.0

130.0

125.0

135.0

135.0

155.0

135.0

99.0

156.0

113.0

180.0

120.0

115.0

115.0

135.0

130.0

123.0

108.0

120.0

128.0

124.0

122.0

190.0

130.0

143.6

139.2

23,180

49,000

22,400

120,150

19,926

37,410

1,812,200

786,940

1,868,300

300,000

147,960

67,000

50,430

259,840

970,900

71,550

302,400

1,124,200

6,893

8,640

53,240

72,080

131,040

478,920

23,750

102,350

22,575

427,350

81,220

194,700

37,950

13,650

367,650

33,428

10,089,222

23,985

42,700

26,250

140,400

23,256

36,400

2,088,000

929,040

2,244,400

432,000

173,280

55,350

65,025

257,280

1,120,950

59,840

466,560

1,319,700

10,296

10,440

61,000

86,580

120,750

491,380

30,000

137,200

29,500

539,500

86,100

233,520

52,200

21,000

353,600

39,735

11,807,217

21,600

30,820

26,400

128,780

20,550

28,380

1,493,750

819,250

2,074,600

387,500

150,800

43,750

54,000

265,950

1,085,000

49,275

297,000

1,263,600

6,893

8,100

54,600

80,500

138,000

434,700

27,300

108,240

30,240

468,000

71,680

223,200

43,920

16,150

364,000

33,313

10,349,841

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

Production 2005 Summary”.
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Sorghum for Grain: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

AR

CO

IL

KS

LA

MO

NE

NM

OK

SD

TX

Oth

Sts 1

US

56

180

82

2,900

80

145

415

92

240

150

2,050

127

6,517

57

160

95

2,650

95

120

270

90

230

120

2,000

143

6,030

84.0

30.0

109.0

76.0

65.0

108.0

81.0

46.0

60.0

42.0

62.0

70.5

69.8

80.0

29.0

78.0

69.0

83.0

72.0

77.0

45.0

48.0

52.0

56.0

71.4

63.1

17,220

4,320

8,610

130,500

14,025

16,170

31,000

1,674

9,250

6,750

153,900

17,818

411,237

4,704

5,400

8,938

220,400

5,200

15,660

33,615

4,232

14,400

6,300

127,100

8,950

454,899

4,560

4,640

7,410

182,850

7,885

8,640

20,790

4,050

11,040

6,240

112,000

10,214

380,319

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

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

2005 Summary”.
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Oats: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004

2005

2004 2005

Jul 1 Aug 1

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

CA

ID

IL

IA

KS

MI

MN

MT

NE

NY

ND

OH

OR

PA

SD

TX

WI

Oth

 Sts 1

US

25

20

35

140

40

65

190

40

55

50

220

50

20

110

170

160

210

192

1,792

20

20

45

130

50

80

210

40

60

80

240

60

20

120

180

160

225

236

1,976

85.0

72.0

70.0

72.0

43.0

68.0

70.0

60.0

68.0

65.0

64.0

63.0

100.0

55.0

82.0

40.0

65.0

61.1

64.7

75.0

71.0

67.0

80.0

50.0

70.0

71.0

53.0

73.0

65.0

67.0

63.0

90.0

55.0

83.0

45.0

65.0

64.6

66.5

75.0

73.0

75.0

83.0

53.0

65.0

62.0

53.0

75.0

60.0

67.0

61.0

90.0

54.0

80.0

42.0

62.0

64.9

64.7

2,125

1,440

2,450

10,080

1,720

4,420

13,300

2,400

3,740

3,250

14,080

3,150

2,000

6,050

13,940

6,400

13,650

11,740

115,935

1,500

1,460

3,375

10,790

2,650

5,200

13,020

2,120

4,500

4,800

16,080

3,660

1,800

6,480

14,400

6,720

13,950

15,314

127,819

 1 For 2004, Other States include CO, GA, IN, ME, MO, NC, OK, SC, UT, WA, and WY. For 2005, Other States include AL, CO,

GA, IN, ME, MO, NC, OK, SC, UT, VA, WA, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be published in the “Small Grains

2005 Summary”.

Barley: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004

2005

2004 2005

Jul 1 Aug 1

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

AZ

CA

CO

DE

ID

MD

MN

MT

ND

OR

PA

SD

UT

VA

WA

WY

Oth

 Sts 1

US

38

75

77

26

650

39

115

830

1,480

66

55

50

40

40

245

75

120

4,021

28

65

58

28

610

42

105

750

1,150

65

50

50

30

44

205

65

126

3,471

110.0

54.0

118.0

80.0

92.0

73.0

68.0

59.0

62.0

73.0

62.0

63.0

86.0

74.0

70.0

92.0

56.9

69.4

110.0

58.0

120.0

81.0

92.0

81.0

68.0

60.0

63.0

62.0

68.0

60.0

88.0

83.0

60.0

92.0

61.0

70.0

110.0

58.0

120.0

80.0

92.0

81.0

60.0

60.0

58.0

55.0

73.0

56.0

85.0

88.0

64.0

92.0

60.4

68.2

4,180

4,050

9,086

2,080

59,800

2,847

7,820

48,970

91,760

4,818

3,410

3,150

3,440

2,960

17,150

6,900

6,832

279,253

3,080

3,770

6,960

2,240

56,120

3,402

6,300

45,000

66,700

3,575

3,650

2,800

2,550

3,872

13,120

5,980

7,610

236,729

 1 For 2004, Other States include KS, KY, ME, MI, NE, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, and WI. For 2005, Other States include KS, KY,

ME, MI, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, and WI. Individual State level estimates will be published in the “Small Grains 2005 Summary”.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2005 8 NASS, USDA

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

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

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004

2005

2004 2005

Jul 1 Aug 1

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

AR

CA

CO

DE

GA

ID

IL

IN

KS

KY

MD

MI

MS

MO

MT

NE

NY

NC

OH

OK

OR

PA

SC

SD

TN

TX

VA

WA

WI

Oth

 Sts 2

US

620

320

1,700

47

190

700

900

440

8,500

380

145

640

135

930

1,630

1,650

100

460

890

4,700

780

135

180

1,250

280

3,500

180

1,750

225

1,105

34,462

165

260

2,400

48

160

730

600

340

9,600

300

140

640

95

570

2,050

1,700

115

440

830

3,900

840

160

170

1,400

170

3,200

170

1,850

175

1,053

34,271

53.0

85.0

27.0

58.0

45.0

90.0

59.0

62.0

37.0

54.0

59.0

64.0

53.0

52.0

41.0

37.0

53.0

50.0

62.0

35.0

61.0

49.0

44.0

45.0

49.0

31.0

55.0

67.0

56.0

38.5

43.5

55.0

72.0

27.0

63.0

52.0

92.0

64.0

65.0

39.0

70.0

66.0

70.0

48.0

57.0

43.0

41.0

56.0

55.0

68.0

33.0

61.0

49.0

46.0

49.0

60.0

31.0

57.0

69.0

52.0

40.1

44.5

55.0

72.0

24.0

65.0

52.0

91.0

64.0

70.0

39.0

68.0

65.0

67.0

48.0

57.0

45.0

39.0

51.0

55.0

70.0

33.0

65.0

53.0

46.0

46.0

60.0

31.0

66.0

69.0

59.0

40.1

44.4

32,860

27,200

45,900

2,726

8,550

63,000

53,100

27,280

314,500

20,520

8,555

40,960

7,155

48,360

66,830

61,050

5,300

23,000

55,180

164,500

47,580

6,615

7,920

56,250

13,720

108,500

9,900

117,250

12,600

42,573

1,499,434

9,075

18,720

57,600

3,120

8,320

66,430

38,400

23,800

374,400

20,400

9,100

42,880

4,560

32,490

92,250

66,300

5,865

24,200

58,100

128,700

54,600

8,480

7,820

64,400

10,200

99,200

11,220

127,650

10,325

42,243

1,520,848

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

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

published in the “Small Grains 2005 Summary”.
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August 2005 9 NASS, USDA

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

and United States, 2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004

2005

2004 2005

Jul 1 Aug 1

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

AZ

CA

MT

ND

Oth

 Sts 1

US

99

100

545

1,600

19

2,363

79

73

560

1,700

41

2,453

97.0

90.0

33.0

33.0

26.6

38.0

100.0

105.0

32.0

34.0

68.0

38.4

100.0

105.0

30.0

34.0

68.0

37.9

9,603

9,000

17,985

52,800

505

89,893

7,900

7,665

16,800

57,800

2,790

92,955

 1 For 2004, Other States include MN and SD. For 2005, Other States include ID and SD. Individual State level estimates will be

published in the “Small Grains 2005 Summary”.

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

and United States, 2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004

2005

2004 2005

Jul 1 Aug 1

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

ID

MN

MT

ND

OR

SD

WA

Oth

 Sts 1

US

490

1,610

2,850

5,950

175

1,530

525

44

13,174

450

1,730

2,500

6,600

125

1,750

435

47

13,637

79.0

55.0

31.0

41.0

48.0

47.0

50.0

63.6

43.2

80.0

48.0

35.0

41.0

57.0

47.0

45.0

56.4

43.2

77.0

46.0

33.0

38.0

60.0

43.0

47.0

56.4

40.6

38,710

88,550

88,350

243,950

8,400

71,910

26,250

2,798

568,918

34,650

79,580

82,500

250,800

7,500

75,250

20,445

2,650

553,375

 1 Other States include CO, NV, UT, WI, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be published in the “Small Grains 2005

Summary”.

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

and Forecasted August 1, 2005 1

Year

Winter

Hard

Red

Soft

Red

Hard

White 2

Soft

White 2

All

White

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

 2003

 2004

 2005

1,070,996

856,211

913,260

380,435

380,305

319,994 26,404 261,190

265,290

262,918

287,594

Spring

Hard Total

Red

Hard

White 2

Soft

White 2

All

White Durum

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

 2003

 2004

 2005

499,674

525,467

516,334 4,477 32,564

31,728

43,451

37,041

96,637

89,893

92,955

2,344,760

2,158,245

2,167,178

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

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

available. 2 Individual Hard White and Soft White estimates not available prior to 2005.
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August 2005 10 NASS, USDA

Winter Wheat: Head Population

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

estimating States during 2005. Randomly selected plots in winter wheat fields are visited monthly from May

through harvest to obtain specific counts and measurements. Data in this table are actual field counts from

this survey. The final number of heads is determined when the plots are harvested.

Winter Wheat: Heads per Square Foot,

Selected States, 2001-2005

State Month 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 1

Number Number Number Number Number

CO

IL

KS

MO

MT

NE

OH

OK

TX

WA

July

August

Final

July

August

Final

July

August

Final

July

August

Final

July

August

Final

July

August

Final

July

August

Final

July

August

Final

July

August

Final

July

August

Final

34.2

33.7

33.9

53.1

52.0

52.0

39.7

39.7

39.7

47.7

47.7

47.7

25.6

25.2

25.2

46.6

46.8

46.8

52.0

51.7

51.7

32.5

32.5

32.5

33.4

33.4

33.4

37.3

36.7

36.8

35.9

35.6

35.6

59.4

59.5

59.5

41.7

41.7

41.7

54.8

54.8

54.8

36.3

34.3

34.3

52.4

52.8

52.8

58.5

57.8

57.8

40.2

40.2

40.2

34.2

34.2

34.2

37.8

37.6

37.8

38.9

38.4

38.4

56.5

56.6

56.6

50.4

50.6

50.6

51.3

51.3

51.3

44.5

42.9

42.9

59.5

59.6

59.6

53.1

53.3

53.3

46.8

46.8

46.8

36.3

35.9

36.3

37.2

36.5

36.6

32.8

32.1

32.1

51.0

51.0

51.0

41.2

41.4

41.4

51.8

51.8

51.8

40.2

40.4

40.4

43.0

43.2

43.2

52.1

52.1

52.1

40.5

40.5

40.5

31.7

31.7

31.7

36.4

36.7

36.7

44.1

44.2

57.3

57.1

47.8

47.8

44.4

44.4

48.7

48.9

59.6

59.1

56.1

56.0

39.4

39.4

32.4

32.4

39.3

39.8

 1 Final head counts will be published in the “Small Grains 2005 Summary”.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2005 11 NASS, USDA

Rice: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Area Harvested Yield Production 1

2004 2005 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

AR

CA

LA

MS

MO

TX

US

1,555

590

533

234

195

218

3,325

1,610

518

525

243

191

201

3,288

6,910

8,600

5,350

6,900

6,800

6,740

6,942

6,970

7,800

5,700

6,900

6,900

7,100

6,897

96,188

39,036

26,397

15,912

10,484

11,880

199,897

107,440

50,759

28,522

16,146

13,261

14,690

230,818

112,217

40,404

29,925

16,767

13,179

14,271

226,763

 1 Includes sweet rice production.

Rice: Production by Class, United States,

2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

Year Long Grain Medium Grain Short Grain 1 All

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

2003

2004

2005 2

149,011

168,901

172,966

48,180

58,689

50,775

2,706

3,228

3,022

199,897

230,818

226,763

 1 Sweet rice production included with short grain. 2 The 2005 rice production by class estimates are based on class harvested acreage estimates and the 5-year average class yield

compared to the all rice yield.
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August 2005 12 NASS, USDA

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

by State and United States, 2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

AZ

CA

CO

ID

IL

IN

IA

KS

KY

MI

MN

MO

MT

NE

NV

NM

NY

ND

OH

OK

OR

PA

SD

TX

UT

VA

WA

WI

WY

Oth

 Sts 1

US

240

1,050

770

1,180

400

350

1,300

950

240

850

1,350

400

1,400

1,250

250

240

470

1,300

470

360

480

540

2,250

150

560

110

480

1,600

450

267

21,707

260

1,020

740

1,180

400

370

1,300

900

260

900

1,400

400

1,700

1,200

260

250

450

1,450

520

320

440

500

2,250

150

550

100

470

1,550

580

248

22,118

8.20

7.00

3.30

4.00

4.30

4.10

4.20

4.00

3.70

3.20

3.50

3.80

2.30

3.55

4.70

4.90

2.80

1.50

3.20

4.00

4.30

2.80

2.10

5.70

3.80

4.00

5.00

2.60

2.80

2.90

3.47

7.00

6.80

3.40

3.90

2.80

3.70

4.00

3.90

3.10

3.10

3.20

2.80

2.50

3.60

4.80

5.20

2.20

2.10

3.50

3.30

4.40

2.60

2.10

5.20

4.20

3.80

5.30

2.20

2.60

2.87

3.34

1,998

7,630

2,560

4,440

1,743

1,330

4,921

3,400

875

2,720

4,125

1,210

3,360

5,220

1,166

1,127

1,680

2,640

1,972

1,054

2,208

1,650

5,130

658

2,180

455

2,703

3,680

1,625

813

76,273

1,968

7,350

2,541

4,720

1,720

1,435

5,460

3,800

888

2,720

4,725

1,520

3,220

4,438

1,175

1,176

1,316

1,950

1,504

1,440

2,064

1,512

4,725

855

2,128

440

2,400

4,160

1,260

773

75,383

1,820

6,936

2,516

4,602

1,120

1,369

5,200

3,510

806

2,790

4,480

1,120

4,250

4,320

1,248

1,300

990

3,045

1,820

1,056

1,936

1,300

4,725

780

2,310

380

2,491

3,410

1,508

711

73,849

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

published in the “Crop Production 2005 Summary”.
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August 2005 13 NASS, USDA

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

and United States, 2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

AL

AR

CA

CO

GA

ID

IL

IN

IA

KS

KY

LA

MI

MN

MS

MO

MT

NE

NY

NC

ND

OH

OK

OR

PA

SD

TN

TX

VA

WA

WV

WI

WY

Oth

 Sts 1

US

850

1,400

500

750

600

300

350

310

300

2,400

2,100

370

250

650

720

3,950

1,100

1,550

800

700

1,430

720

2,700

650

1,160

1,650

1,900

5,200

1,180

310

530

450

540

1,839

40,209

760

1,330

520

730

650

300

360

300

250

2,200

2,200

400

250

700

700

3,700

1,250

1,550

1,050

680

1,300

720

2,700

600

1,160

1,700

1,850

4,700

1,190

300

540

550

570

1,845

39,605

2.70

2.50

3.30

1.50

2.70

2.10

2.40

2.80

2.60

1.70

2.40

3.00

2.20

1.80

2.30

2.00

1.40

1.10

2.00

2.50

1.20

2.40

1.70

2.40

2.40

1.30

2.50

2.20

2.40

3.20

1.80

1.60

1.40

2.18

2.05

2.90

1.70

3.40

1.50

2.90

2.20

2.10

2.40

2.30

1.60

2.30

2.50

1.90

1.80

2.80

1.50

1.60

1.30

1.60

2.80

1.50

2.40

1.40

2.50

1.90

1.40

2.60

1.80

2.50

3.30

1.70

1.60

1.50

2.33

1.92

2,028

2,904

1,855

1,050

1,800

510

980

780

594

3,600

5,500

1,102

400

1,120

1,875

6,912

1,275

2,380

2,000

1,976

1,958

2,002

4,250

1,364

2,420

2,080

4,600

11,730

2,990

900

950

700

770

3,957

81,312

2,295

3,500

1,650

1,125

1,620

630

840

868

780

4,080

5,040

1,110

550

1,170

1,656

7,900

1,540

1,705

1,600

1,750

1,716

1,728

4,590

1,560

2,784

2,145

4,750

11,440

2,832

992

954

720

756

4,015

82,391

2,204

2,261

1,768

1,095

1,885

660

756

720

575

3,520

5,060

1,000

475

1,260

1,960

5,550

2,000

2,015

1,680

1,904

1,950

1,728

3,780

1,500

2,204

2,380

4,810

8,460

2,975

990

918

880

855

4,290

76,068

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

will be published in the “Crop Production 2005 Summary”.
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August 2005 14 NASS, USDA

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

and United States, 2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

AL

AR

DE

GA

IL

IN

IA

KS

KY

LA

MD

MI

MN

MS

MO

NE

NJ

NY

NC

ND

OH

OK

PA

SC

SD

TN

TX

VA

WI

Oth

 Sts 1

US

190

3,150

208

270

9,900

5,520

10,150

2,710

1,300

990

495

1,980

7,050

1,640

4,960

4,750

103

172

1,500

3,570

4,420

290

425

530

4,120

1,180

270

530

1,550

35

73,958

140

2,950

178

190

9,650

5,470

10,050

2,800

1,250

860

455

1,940

6,700

1,570

5,050

4,950

101

197

1,510

3,000

4,430

270

450

420

4,000

1,200

275

530

1,570

28

72,184

35.0

39.5

42.0

31.0

50.5

52.0

49.0

41.0

44.0

33.0

43.0

38.0

33.5

38.0

45.0

46.5

42.0

39.0

34.0

23.0

47.0

30.0

46.0

28.0

34.0

41.0

32.0

39.0

35.0

40.2

42.5

32.0

35.0

38.0

33.0

39.0

46.0

44.0

32.0

40.0

32.0

39.0

39.0

40.0

35.0

31.0

44.0

35.0

36.0

32.0

32.0

42.0

25.0

44.0

28.0

33.0

40.0

27.0

34.0

36.0

39.0

38.7

5,760

111,265

6,408

5,940

379,620

204,060

342,875

57,040

53,940

25,160

15,910

54,725

238,400

55,770

146,025

182,250

2,992

4,830

42,000

88,450

164,780

6,370

15,375

11,760

115,500

47,040

5,365

16,320

46,760

975

2,453,665

6,650

124,425

8,736

8,370

499,950

287,040

497,350

111,110

57,200

32,670

21,285

75,240

236,175

62,320

223,200

220,875

4,326

6,708

51,000

82,110

207,740

8,700

19,550

14,840

140,080

48,380

8,640

20,670

54,250

1,406

3,140,996

4,480

103,250

6,764

6,270

376,350

251,620

442,200

89,600

50,000

27,520

17,745

75,660

268,000

54,950

156,550

217,800

3,535

7,092

48,320

96,000

186,060

6,750

19,800

11,760

132,000

48,000

7,425

18,020

56,520

1,092

2,791,133

 1 Other States include FL and WV. Individual State level estimates will be published in the “Crop Production 2005 Summary”.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2005 15 NASS, USDA

Peanuts: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

and United States, 2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

AL

FL

GA

NM

NC

OK

SC

TX

VA

US

199

130

610

17

105

33

33

235

32

1,394

219

165

770

18

88

26

62

240

24

1,612

2,800

2,800

3,000

3,500

3,400

3,100

3,400

3,300

3,250

3,057

3,000

2,900

3,100

3,600

3,300

3,100

3,300

3,800

2,800

3,190

508,750

345,000

1,863,000

45,900

320,000

98,000

57,800

810,000

95,700

4,144,150

557,200

364,000

1,830,000

59,500

357,000

102,300

112,200

775,500

104,000

4,261,700

657,000

478,500

2,387,000

64,800

290,400

80,600

204,600

912,000

67,200

5,142,100
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2005 16 NASS, USDA

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

and United States, 2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

Type

and

State

Area Harvested Yield Production 1

2004 2005 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

Upland

 AL

 AZ

 AR

 CA

 FL

 GA

 KS

 LA

 MS

 MO

 NM

 NC

 OK

 SC

 TN

 TX

 VA

 US

Amer-Pima

 AZ

 CA

 NM

 TX

 US

All

 AL

 AZ

 AR

 CA

 FL

 GA

 KS

 LA

 MS

 MO

 NM

 NC

 OK

 SC

 TN

 TX

 VA

 US

540.0

238.0

900.0

557.0

87.0

1,280.0

80.0

490.0

1,100.0

378.0

64.0

725.0

200.0

214.0

525.0

5,350.0

81.0

12,809.0

3.0

214.0

10.5

20.5

248.0

540.0

241.0

900.0

771.0

87.0

1,280.0

80.0

490.0

1,100.0

378.0

74.5

725.0

200.0

214.0

525.0

5,370.5

81.0

13,057.0

555.0

239.0

1,000.0

497.0

85.0

1,190.0

70.0

590.0

1,190.0

425.0

55.0

805.0

220.0

258.0

625.0

5,500.0

92.0

13,396.0

4.0

226.0

10.0

21.0

261.0

555.0

243.0

1,000.0

723.0

85.0

1,190.0

70.0

590.0

1,190.0

425.0

65.0

805.0

220.0

258.0

625.0

5,521.0

92.0

13,657.0

724

1,458

1,114

1,543

601

674

424

867

1,024

1,054

848

900

727

875

900

694

956

843

896

1,532

869

890

1,443

724

1,451

1,114

1,540

601

674

424

867

1,024

1,054

850

900

727

875

900

695

956

855

726

1,406

984

1,304

548

746

549

814

928

892

829

805

633

800

852

532

699

737

960

1,381

1,056

1,029

1,333

726

1,399

984

1,328

548

746

549

814

928

892

864

805

633

800

852

534

699

748

820.0

550.0

1,804.0

1,495.0

117.0

2,110.0

89.5

1,027.0

2,120.0

700.0

70.0

1,037.0

218.0

326.0

890.0

4,330.0

119.4

17,822.9

4.6

370.5

13.2

44.0

432.3

820.0

554.6

1,804.0

1,865.5

117.0

2,110.0

89.5

1,027.0

2,120.0

700.0

83.2

1,037.0

218.0

326.0

890.0

4,374.0

119.4

18,255.2

814.0

723.0

2,089.0

1,790.0

109.0

1,797.0

70.7

885.0

2,346.0

830.0

113.0

1,360.0

303.0

390.0

984.0

7,740.0

161.4

22,505.1

5.6

683.0

19.0

38.0

745.6

814.0

728.6

2,089.0

2,473.0

109.0

1,797.0

70.7

885.0

2,346.0

830.0

132.0

1,360.0

303.0

390.0

984.0

7,778.0

161.4

23,250.7

840.0

700.0

2,050.0

1,350.0

97.0

1,850.0

80.0

1,000.0

2,300.0

790.0

95.0

1,350.0

290.0

430.0

1,110.0

6,100.0

134.0

20,566.0

8.0

650.0

22.0

45.0

725.0

840.0

708.0

2,050.0

2,000.0

97.0

1,850.0

80.0

1,000.0

2,300.0

790.0

117.0

1,350.0

290.0

430.0

1,110.0

6,145.0

134.0

21,291.0

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

August 2005 17 NASS, USDA

Cottonseed: Production, United States,

2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Production

2003 2004 2005 1

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

US 6,664.6 8,242.1 7,627.0

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

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

by State and United States, 2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005 1

State

Area Planted Area Harvested

2003 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

CA 2

CO 2

ID

KS

MI

MN

MT 2

NE 2

NM 2

NY

ND 2

OR

SD 2

TX 2

UT 2

WA 2

WI 3

WY 2

US

77.0

80.0

75.0

12.0

170.0

115.0

13.0

155.0

10.0

25.0

540.0

7.0

8.0

50.0

5.6

27.5

6.0

30.0

1,406.1

60.0

75.0

80.0

9.0

190.0

115.0

13.0

120.0

6.0

24.0

560.0

8.0

9.0

20.0

5.3

30.0

5.0

25.0

1,354.3

66.0

130.0

100.0

13.0

235.0

145.0

17.0

175.0

6.3

25.0

630.0

8.0

13.0

19.0

4.5

48.0

34.0

1,668.8

75.0

73.0

73.0

11.0

165.0

110.0

12.8

148.0

10.0

24.0

520.0

6.0

7.5

44.0

5.2

27.5

5.9

29.0

1,346.9

57.0

67.0

78.0

8.5

185.0

100.0

12.7

110.0

6.0

23.5

475.0

7.5

8.9

17.5

4.8

29.0

4.9

24.0

1,219.3

64.0

116.0

98.0

12.5

225.0

130.0

16.5

165.0

6.3

24.5

550.0

7.9

12.2

17.5

4.4

48.0

33.0

1,530.8

Yield per Acre 4 Production 4

2003 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

CA

CO

ID

KS

MI

MN

MT

NE

NM

NY

ND

OR

SD

TX

UT

WA

WI 3

WY

US

1,840

1,600

2,050

2,100

1,500

1,700

1,820

2,130

1,860

1,860

1,500

1,650

1,770

1,170

310

1,910

2,100

2,220

1,670

2,040

1,550

2,100

1,800

1,700

1,150

2,240

2,160

2,600

1,050

1,000

1,550

1,840

800

300

2,100

2,310

2,250

1,460

2,000

1,650

1,950

1,900

1,800

1,600

2,400

2,150

2,000

1,500

1,400

2,000

1,800

1,400

450

1,700

2,300

1,687

1,380

1,168

1,497

231

2,475

1,870

233

3,151

186

446

7,800

99

133

513

16

525

124

645

22,492

1,163

1,039

1,638

153

3,145

1,150

285

2,376

156

247

4,750

116

164

140

14

609

113

541

17,799

1,280

1,914

1,911

238

4,050

2,080

396

3,548

126

368

7,700

158

220

245

20

816

759

25,829

 1 Excludes beans grown for garden seed. 2 Revised 2005 area planted. 3 Estimates discontinued in 2005. 4 Clean Basis.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2005 18 NASS, USDA

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

United States, 2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005 1

Class and State 2004 2005 Class and State 2004 2005

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

Large Lima - CA

Baby Lima - CA

Navy

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 ND

 OR

 SD

 WA

 WY

 Total

Great Northern

 ID

 MI

 NE

 ND

 WA

 WY

 Total

Small White

 ID

 OR

 WA

 Total

Pinto

 CO

 ID

 KS

 MI

 MN

 MT

 NE

 NM

 ND

 OR

 SD

 UT

 WA

 WY

 Total

15.1

11.3

4.4

55.0

40.0

1.8

81.0

0.5

1.9

0.5

185.1

2.6

1.0

44.0

2.5

1.0

51.1

2.1

0.7

2.8

65.0

26.2

9.0

7.0

18.0

10.8

57.0

6.0

415.0

1.9

2.2

5.3

5.5

22.0

650.9

15.1

16.7

5.9

75.5

50.5

4.2

91.0

0.5

4.8

0.9

1.0

234.3

2.1

2.0

60.0

4.2

0.6

1.5

70.4

1.4

0.3

0.9

2.6

112.0

29.0

13.0

18.0

23.0

12.0

84.0

6.3

485.0

1.2

1.6

4.5

7.0

29.5

826.1

Light Red

 Kidney

 CA

 CO

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 NY

 OR

 Total

Dark Red

 Kidney

 CA

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NY

 ND

 OR

 WI 2

 Total

Pink

 CA

 ID

 MN

 ND

 OR

 WA

 Total

Small Red

 ID

 MI

 MN

 ND

 WA

 Total

Cranberry

 CA

 ID

 MI

 Total

4.6

6.0

1.8

15.0

7.3

9.0

12.0

55.7

1.2

1.6

7.0

30.0

1.5

5.0

5.0

51.3

0.2

11.0

6.2

6.8

5.0

29.2

8.4

15.5

1.6

4.7

3.0

33.2

2.1

1.9

9.5

13.5

3.5

10.0

2.1

17.0

10.0

17.0

13.2

0.5

73.3

1.2

1.8

8.0

36.0

1.5

4.0

0.6

53.1

0.3

13.0

8.5

12.0

0.4

5.5

39.7

9.0

31.0

2.7

5.1

3.5

51.3

1.1

0.8

10.5

12.4

 1 Missing data are included in the “Other” class to avoid disclosure of individual operations or no data were reported. 2 Estimates discontinued in 2005.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2005 19 NASS, USDA

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

United States, 2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005 1

Class and State 2004 2005 Class and State 2004 2005

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

Black

 CA

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 NY

 ND

 OR

 WA

 Total

 Blackeye

 CA

 TX

 Total

 Small Chickpeas

 (Garbanzo,

 Smaller than

 20/64 in.)

 CA

 ID

 MT

 NE

 ND

 OR

 SD

 WA

 Total

 Large Chickpeas

 (Garbanzo,

 Larger than

 20/64 in.)

 CA

 ID

 MT

 NE

 ND

 OR

 SD

 WA

 Total

0.9

3.1

74.0

7.2

2.5

9.0

39.0

2.6

138.3

10.5

17.5

28.0

2.8

0.9

1.0

1.3

6.0

6.1

11.7

1.3

1.3

2.5

3.8

2.5

9.8

39.0

0.4

2.4

65.0

9.4

2.6

9.0

21.0

0.5

1.3

111.6

9.0

17.5

26.5

3.0

0.5

2.0

1.4

1.1

8.0

10.0

27.0

4.5

5.2

4.0

3.0

3.0

24.0

80.7

 Chickpeas, All

 (Garbanzo)

 CA

 ID

 MT

 NE

 ND

 OR

 SD

 WA

 Total

 Other

 CA

 CO

 ID

 MI

 MN

 NE

 NY

 ND

 OR

 SD

 TX

 WA

 WY

 Total

 US

6.1

14.5

2.2

1.3

3.5

3.8

3.8

9.8

45.0

8.0

4.0

2.4

6.0

4.7

4.4

1.5

2.5

1.8

1.1

2.5

3.4

1.5

43.8

1,354.3

10.0

30.0

5.0

5.2

6.0

3.0

4.4

25.1

88.7

8.7

8.0

2.5

8.0

4.9

2.0

1.3

1.7

1.0

2.2

1.5

3.2

2.0

47.0

1,668.8

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

August 2005 20 NASS, USDA

Sugarbeets: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005 1

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

CA

CO

ID

MI

MN

MT

NE

ND

OH 2

OR

WA

WY

US

49.1

33.5

192.0

163.0

470.0

52.1

47.5

246.0

1.7

12.6

3.8

35.6

1,306.9

46.8

34.4

167.0

147.0

470.0

50.0

45.7

240.0

9.6

1.7

35.6

1,247.8

39.3

25.0

28.7

21.1

20.9

21.7

22.1

19.7

21.8

31.4

37.9

22.8

22.9

37.9

20.1

27.1

20.0

19.1

20.7

22.5

19.0

29.4

35.9

21.5

21.3

1,959

644

6,044

3,400

10,032

1,308

861

5,202

46

301

161

752

30,710

1,930

838

5,510

3,439

9,823

1,131

1,050

4,846

37

396

144

812

29,956

1,774

691

4,526

2,940

8,977

1,035

1,028

4,560

282

61

765

26,639

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

central CA and to year of planting for overwintered beets in central and southern CA. 2 No acreage reported for 2005.

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

2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Area Harvested Yield 1 Production 1

2004 2005 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

FL

HI

LA

TX

US

406.0

23.2

465.0

44.0

938.2

420.0

23.9

460.0

44.0

947.9

35.2

87.3

23.8

37.3

30.9

37.0

86.9

26.0

34.7

32.8

17,231

2,082

12,838

1,707

33,858

14,281

2,026

11,067

1,639

29,013

15,540

2,077

11,960

1,527

31,104

 1 Net tons.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2005 21 NASS, USDA

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

United States, 2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

CT

FL

GA

IN 1

KY

MD 1

MA

MO

NC

OH

PA

SC

TN

VA

WV

WI 1

US

2,370

4,000

23,000

4,200

114,950

1,100

1,220

1,450

156,100

5,600

4,000

27,000

30,260

29,680

1,300

1,810

408,040

2,400

2,800

16,000

84,900

1,200

1,400

134,500

3,000

5,000

23,000

23,260

18,900

500

316,860

1,556

2,450

2,030

2,050

2,044

1,700

1,598

2,300

2,246

1,960

2,025

2,250

2,161

2,267

1,300

1,956

2,155

1,706

2,500

1,900

2,050

1,613

2,200

2,196

1,980

2,096

2,150

2,189

2,303

1,700

2,137

2,880

11,000

59,400

8,190

225,042

1,595

1,740

2,828

299,995

8,745

7,880

63,000

65,632

38,818

1,560

4,255

802,560

3,687

9,800

46,690

8,610

235,003

1,870

1,949

3,335

350,560

10,976

8,100

60,750

65,381

67,285

1,690

3,541

879,227

4,095

7,000

30,400

174,060

1,935

3,080

295,350

5,940

10,480

49,450

50,918

43,530

850

677,088

 1 Estimates discontinued in 2005.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2005 22 NASS, USDA

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

State, and United States, 2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

Class and Type

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005

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

Class 1, Flue-cured

 Type 11, Old Belt

 NC

 VA

 US

 Type 12, Eastern NC

 NC

 Type 13, NC Border &

 SC Belt

 NC

 SC

 US

 Type 14, GA-FL Belt

 FL

 GA

 US

 Total Flue-cured

Class 2, Fire-cured

 KY

 TN

 VA

 US

Class 3, Air-cured

 Light Air-cured

 Burley

 IN 1

 KY

 MO

 NC

 OH

 PA 2

 TN

 VA

 WV

 US

 Southern MD Belt

 MD 1

 PA

 US

 Total Light Air-cured

43,000

23,000

66,000

89,000

19,400

27,000

46,400

4,000

23,000

27,000

228,400

5,300

5,720

710

11,730

4,200

106,000

1,450

4,700

5,600

24,000

5,900

1,300

153,150

1,100

2,200

3,300

156,450

31,000

14,000

45,000

83,000

16,500

23,000

39,500

2,800

16,000

18,800

186,300

6,400

5,720

400

12,520

75,000

1,400

4,000

3,000

2,200

17,000

4,500

500

107,600

1,500

1,500

109,100

2,350

2,505

2,404

2,250

2,200

2,250

2,229

2,450

2,030

2,092

2,272

3,394

3,115

1,895

3,167

2,050

1,950

2,300

1,400

1,960

1,920

1,390

1,300

1,908

1,700

1,800

1,767

1,905

2,300

2,500

2,362

2,200

2,100

2,150

2,129

2,500

1,900

1,989

2,203

3,400

3,000

2,200

3,179

1,900

2,200

1,700

1,980

2,100

1,900

1,700

1,700

1,893

2,000

2,000

1,895

101,050

57,615

158,665

200,250

42,680

60,750

103,430

9,800

46,690

56,490

518,835

17,990

17,816

1,345

37,151

8,610

206,700

3,335

6,580

10,976

46,080

8,201

1,690

292,172

1,870

3,960

5,830

298,002

71,300

35,000

106,300

182,600

34,650

49,450

84,100

7,000

30,400

37,400

410,400

21,760

17,160

880

39,800

142,500

3,080

6,800

5,940

4,620

32,300

7,650

850

203,740

3,000

3,000

206,740

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

August 2005 23 NASS, USDA

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

State, and United States, 2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005 (continued)

Class and Type

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005

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

Class 3, Air-cured

 Dark Air-cured

 KY

 TN

 VA 3

 US

Class 4, Cigar Filler

 PA Seedleaf

 PA

Class 5, Cigar Binder

 CT Valley Binder

 CT

 MA

 US

 WI Binder

 Southern WI

 WI 1

 Northern WI

 WI 1

 Total WI Binder

 Total Cigar Binder

Class 6, Cigar Wrapper

 CT Valley Shade-grown

 CT

 MA

 US

 All Cigar Types

All Tobacco

3,650

540

70

4,260

1,800

1,500

920

2,420

1,400

410

1,810

4,230

870

300

1,170

7,200

408,040

3,500

540

4,040

1,300

1,500

900

2,400

2,400

900

300

1,200

4,900

316,860

2,825

2,750

1,770

2,799

2,300

1,530

1,600

1,557

1,960

1,945

1,956

1,728

1,600

1,590

1,597

1,850

2,155

2,800

2,700

2,787

2,200

1,800

1,650

1,744

1,744

1,550

1,500

1,538

1,814

2,137

10,313

1,485

124

11,922

4,140

2,295

1,472

3,767

2,744

797

3,541

7,308

1,392

477

1,869

13,317

879,227

9,800

1,458

11,258

2,860

2,700

1,485

4,185

4,185

1,395

450

1,845

8,890

677,088

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

August 2005 24 NASS, USDA

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

State, and United States, 2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005 1

Class and Type

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005

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

Class 1, Flue-cured

 Type 11, Old Belts

 NC

 VA

 US

 Type 12, Eastern NC

 Belt

 NC

 Type 13, NC Border &

 SC Belt

 NC

 SC

 US

 Type 14, GA-FL Belt

 FL

 GA

 US

 Total 11-14

Class 2, Fire-cured

 Type 21, VA Belt

 VA

 Type 22, Eastern

 District

 KY

 TN

 US

 Type 23, Western

 District

 KY

 TN

 US

 Total 21-23

Class 3, Air-cured

 Class 3A, Light

 Air-cured

Type 31, Burley

 IN

 KY

 MO

 NC

 OH

 TN

 VA

 WV

 US

Type 32, Southern MD

 Belt

 MD

 PA

 US

Total 31, 32

43,000

23,000

66,000

89,000

19,400

27,000

46,400

4,000

23,000

27,000

228,400

710

2,700

5,300

8,000

2,600

420

3,020

11,730

4,200

106,000

1,450

4,700

5,600

24,000

5,900

1,300

153,150

1,100

2,200

3,300

156,450

2,350

2,505

2,404

2,250

2,200

2,250

2,229

2,450

2,030

2,092

2,272

1,895

3,100

3,100

3,100

3,700

3,300

3,644

3,167

2,050

1,950

2,300

1,400

1,960

1,920

1,390

1,300

1,908

1,700

1,800

1,767

1,905

101,050

57,615

158,665

200,250

42,680

60,750

103,430

9,800

46,690

56,490

518,835

1,345

8,370

16,430

24,800

9,620

1,386

11,006

37,151

8,610

206,700

3,335

6,580

10,976

46,080

8,201

1,690

292,172

1,870

3,960

5,830

298,002

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

August 2005 25 NASS, USDA

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

and United States, 2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005 1 (continued)

Class and Type

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005

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

Class 3, Air-cured

Class 3B, Dark

 Air-cured

 Type 35, One Sucker

 Belt

 KY

 TN

 US

 Type 36, Green River

 Belt

 KY

 Type 37, VA Sun-cured

 Belt

 VA

 Total 35-37

Class 4, Cigar Filler

 Type 41, PA Seedleaf

 PA

Class 5, Cigar Binder

 Class 5A, CT Valley

 Binder

 Type 51, CT Valley

 Broadleaf

 CT

 MA

 US

 Class 5B, WI Binder

 Type 54, Southern WI

 WI

 Type 55, Northern WI

 WI

 Total 54-55

 Total 51-55

Class 6, Cigar Wrapper

 Type 61, CT Valley

 Shade-grown

 CT

 MA

 US

All Cigar Types

 Total 41-61

All Tobacco

2,350

540

2,890

1,300

70

4,260

1,800

1,500

920

2,420

1,400

410

1,810

4,230

870

300

1,170

7,200

408,040

2,950

2,750

2,913

2,600

1,770

2,799

2,300

1,530

1,600

1,557

1,960

1,945

1,956

1,728

1,600

1,590

1,597

1,850

2,155

6,933

1,485

8,418

3,380

124

11,922

4,140

2,295

1,472

3,767

2,744

797

3,541

7,308

1,392

477

1,869

13,317

879,227

 1 Estimates for 2005 can be found on pages 21, 22, and 23. This table is included to provide complete estimates for 2004.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2005 26 NASS, USDA

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

2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Total Production

2003 2004 2005

Tons Tons Tons

AL 1

AR 1

CA 1

 Freestone

CO 1

CT 1

GA 1

ID 1

IL 1

IN 1 2

KY 1

LA 1

MD 1

MA 1

MI

MO 1

NJ

NY 1

NC 1

OH 1

OK 1

OR 1

PA

SC

TN 1

TX 1

UT 1

VA 1

WA

WV 1

Total Above

CA

 Clingstone 1

US

4,500

4,450

413,000

10,500

750

55,000

6,500

10,250

1,700

900

800

4,250

1,500

23,500

5,000

35,000

6,500

3,000

5,650

1,500

2,250

36,500

50,000

1,750

3,500

4,500

5,000

19,500

6,250

723,500

536,000

1,259,500

14,000

4,500

436,000

13,000

850

52,500

9,000

10,600

1,200

800

850

4,100

960

18,700

4,500

32,500

6,000

3,500

5,100

2,000

3,300

23,000

70,000

1,950

12,200

5,000

4,500

21,500

6,000

768,110

539,000

1,307,110

11,500

4,300

410,000

12,000

800

40,000

6,000

6,500

550

500

4,200

1,050

15,000

1,500

32,500

5,300

6,000

2,000

4,000

2,800

20,500

70,000

1,900

10,000

2,750

4,700

22,000

5,500

703,850

530,000

1,233,850

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

Peaches: Total Production, by Type,

California, 2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

Type

Total Production

2003 2004 2005

Tons Tons Tons

Freestone 1

Clingstone 1

Total 1

413,000

536,000

949,000

436,000

539,000

975,000

410,000

530,000

940,000

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

August 2005 27 NASS, USDA

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

2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Total Production 1

2003 2004 2005

Million Pounds Million Pounds Million Pounds

AZ

AR 2

CA

CO

CT

GA

ID

IL

IN

IA

KS 2

KY

ME

MD

MA

MI

MN

MO

NH

NJ

NM 2

NY

NC

OH

OR

PA

RI

SC

TN

UT

VT

VA

WA

WV

WI

US

7.0

2.4

450.0

22.0

21.5

13.0

70.0

52.5

51.0

6.0

3.4

7.5

44.0

40.0

42.5

890.0

27.0

40.0

26.0

40.0

2.0

1,070.0

135.0

90.0

133.0

442.0

2.3

6.0

12.0

28.0

42.0

270.0

4,550.0

87.0

68.0

8,793.1

37.0

1.9

390.0

28.0

19.5

12.0

90.0

56.5

60.0

5.3

2.8

8.0

47.0

34.1

42.0

760.0

25.0

48.0

30.5

40.0

4.6

1,280.0

155.0

90.0

163.0

405.0

2.2

6.0

11.0

32.0

45.5

300.0

6,050.0

81.0

57.0

10,419.9

14.0

410.0

28.0

17.5

13.0

65.0

50.0

55.0

1.3

8.0

35.0

30.0

35.0

820.0

22.0

42.0

26.0

45.0

1,150.0

170.0

88.0

130.0

430.0

2.3

5.0

9.0

28.0

41.0

320.0

5,600.0

88.0

59.0

9,837.1

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

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

2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Total Production

2003 2004 2005

Tons Tons Tons

ID

MI

OR

WA

4-State Total

2,500

3,600

5,500

4,700

16,300

4,000

2,500

13,000

5,500

25,000

2,000

1,700

3,000

4,000

10,700
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August 2005 28 NASS, USDA

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

2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

Crop and State

Total Production

2003 2004 2005

Tons Tons Tons

Bartlett

 CA

 OR

 WA

 Total

Other

 CA

 OR

 WA

 Total

All

 CA

 CO

 CT

 MI

 NY

 OR

 PA

 UT

 WA

 US

217,000

54,000

185,000

456,000

55,000

156,000

237,000

448,000

272,000

2,800

1,300

4,800

15,500

210,000

5,200

450

422,000

934,050

223,000

63,000

171,000

457,000

48,000

149,000

208,000

405,000

271,000

2,600

900

3,460

16,500

212,000

4,500

300

379,000

890,260

180,000

58,000

170,000

408,000

45,000

152,000

225,000

422,000

225,000

2,800

1,100

2,650

13,000

210,000

3,150

280

395,000

852,980

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

Month

Area Fresh Production 1

Total in Crop Harvested 2004 2005

2004 2005 2004 2005

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

Jun

Jul

2,000

1,995

2,600

2,585

1,055

1,060

1,580

1,570

2,920

2,750

2,535

2,480

 1 Utilized fresh production.

Coffee: Production, Hawaii, 2002-2004

State

Production 1

2002-03 2003-04 2004-05

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

HI 7,500 8,300 5,600

 1 Parchment basis.

Ginger Root: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production,

Hawaii, 2003-2005

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

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

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

HI 160 150 120 37,500 40,000 42,500 6,000 6,000 5,100
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August 2005 29 NASS, USDA

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

2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Total Production

2003 2004 2005

Tons Tons Tons

AZ

AR

CA

 All Types

 Wine

 Table 1

 Raisin 1

GA

MI

MO

NY

NC

OH

OR

PA

TX

VA

WA

 All Types

 Wine

 Juice

US

8,000

2,400

5,861,000

2,909,000

732,000

2,220,000

3,100

94,500

3,030

198,000

2,800

8,100

24,000

85,000

6,000

3,600

344,000

112,000

232,000

6,643,530

4,000

3,000

5,615,000

2,815,000

770,000

2,030,000

3,300

62,500

3,300

142,000

3,500

4,800

24,000

86,800

8,800

3,700

267,000

107,000

160,000

6,231,700

1,000

2,600

6,040,000

2,950,000

790,000

2,300,000

3,300

87,000

3,200

160,000

3,700

7,400

23,000

80,000

10,000

4,700

375,000

125,000

250,000

6,800,900

 1 Fresh basis.

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

United States, 2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

State

Area Harvested Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005

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

ID

OR

WA

US

3,253

5,107

19,382

27,742

3,277

5,105

20,807

29,189

1,588

1,686

2,137

1,990

1,600

1,720

2,100

1,977

5,266.3

9,347.6

39,951.2

54,565.1

5,165.0

8,612.0

41,426.9

55,203.9

5,243.2

8,780.6

43,694.7

57,718.5

Olives: Variety and Total Production, California

2003-2004 and Forecasted August 1, 2005

Variety

Total Production 1

2003 2004 2005

Tons Tons Tons

Manzanillo

Sevillano

All Other 2

Total

102,000

13,000

3,000

118,000

78,000

24,000

2,000

104,000

102,000

20,000

3,000

125,000

 1 Ascolano and Mission varieties are included in All Other. 2 Includes production for varieties that were or will be used for canned, oil, and other specialty products.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

August 2005 30 NASS, USDA

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

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop

Area Planted Area Harvested

2004 2005 2004 2005

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

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain 2

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain 2

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

4,527.0

80,930.0

4,085.0

710.0

3,347.0

1,380.0

7,486.0

59,674.0

43,350.0

2,561.0

13,763.0

865.0

523.0

73.0

1,430.0

8.7

175.0

75,208.0

1,873.0

13,658.6

13,409.0

249.6

1,345.9

30.5

1,354.3

530.0

345.0

1,193.4

18.7

76.5

58.5

1,039.7

96.9

3,970.0

81,592.0

4,342.0

590.0

3,309.0

1,440.0

7,013.0

58,080.0

41,408.0

2,573.0

14,099.0

1,092.0

945.0

61.0

1,649.0

2.2

185.0

73,103.0

2,714.0

14,069.0

13,803.0

266.0

1,284.6

37.5

1,668.8

804.0

450.0

1,107.2

20.0

65.7

51.1

970.4

92.3

4,021.0

73,632.0

6,103.0

61,916.0

21,707.0

40,209.0

1,792.0

595.0

3,325.0

320.0

6,517.0

352.0

49,999.0

34,462.0

2,363.0

13,174.0

828.0

516.0

68.7

1,394.0

7.8

159.0

73,958.0

1,711.0

13,057.0

12,809.0

248.0

1,306.9

938.2

408.0

21.5

1,219.3

507.8

329.0

5.8

0.2

27.7

77.7

1,167.5

18.5

72.2

54.0

1,022.8

15.1

92.8

0.4

3,471.0

74,368.0

61,723.0

22,118.0

39,605.0

1,976.0

3,288.0

323.0

6,030.0

50,361.0

34,271.0

2,453.0

13,637.0

1,067.0

931.0

42.5

1,612.0

1.9

173.0

72,184.0

2,584.0

13,657.0

13,396.0

261.0

1,247.8

947.9

316.9

26.5

1,530.8

772.0

430.0

0.1

29.2

1,089.0

19.8

64.4

49.1

955.7

89.5

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

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

August 2005 31 NASS, USDA

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

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop Unit

Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005

1,000 1,000

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice 2

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed 3

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 2

 Upland 2

 Amer-Pima 2

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas 2

 Dry Edible Beans 2

 Dry Edible Peas 2

 Lentils 2

 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

Bu

“

Ton

“

“

“

Bu

“

Cwt

Bu

“

Ton

Bu

“

“

“

Lb

Ton

Bu

Lb

“

“

“

Bu

Lb

Bale

“

“

Ton

“

Lb

Cwt

“

“

“

“

Lb

“

“

“

Cwt

“

“

“

“

Lb

Cwt

Lb

69.4

160.4

17.6

2.55

3.47

2.05

64.7

25.3

6,942

26.9

69.8

13.5

43.2

43.5

38.0

43.2

1,618

20.3

819

3,057

1,394

1,105

42.5

1,197

855

843

1,443

22.9

30.9

2,155

1,228

1,460

2,249

1,271

965

40,000

1,990

92

391

260

314

341

401

116

174

68.2

139.2

2.43

3.34

1.92

64.7

6,897

63.1

43.0

44.4

37.9

40.6

3,190

38.7

748

737

1,333

21.3

32.8

2,137

1,687

42,500

1,977

256

281

331

279,253

11,807,217

107,336

157,774

75,383

82,391

115,935

15,065

230,818

8,615

454,899

4,763

2,158,245

1,499,434

89,893

568,918

1,339,530

8,242.1

10,471

56,290

4,261,700

10,875

175,765

3,140,996

2,047,863

23,250.7

22,505.1

745.6

29,956

29,013

879,227

264

17,799

11,419

4,182

899

5,600

6,000

55,203.9

7,146

455,933

4,818

22,663

18,429

410,023

1,746

16,112

5,200

236,729

10,349,841

149,917

73,849

76,068

127,819

226,763

380,319

2,167,178

1,520,848

92,955

553,375

7,627.0

5,142,100

2,791,133

21,291.0

20,566.0

725.0

26,639

31,104

677,088

25,829

5,100

57,718.5

5,066

18,099

16,243

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

full 2005 crop year. 2 Yield in pounds. 3 Yield is not estimated.
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Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 2003-2005

(Domestic Units) 1

Crop Unit

Production

2003 2004 2005

1,000 1,000 1,000

Citrus 2

 Grapefruit

 Lemons

 Oranges

 Tangelos (FL)

 Tangerines

 Temples (FL)

Noncitrus

 Apples

 Apricots

 Bananas (HI)

 Grapes

 Olives (CA)

 Papayas (HI)

 Peaches

 Pears

 Prunes, Dried (CA)

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA)

Nuts & Misc.

 Almonds (CA)

 Hazelnuts (OR)

 Pecans

 Walnuts (CA)

 Maple Syrup

Ton

“

“

“

“

“

1,000 Lbs

Ton

Lbs

Ton

“

Lb

Ton

Ton

“

“

Lb

Ton

Lb

Ton

Gal

2,063

1,026

11,545

105

382

59

8,793.1

97.6

22,500.0

6,643.5

118.0

42,600.0

1,259.5

934.1

181.0

16.3

1,040,000

37.9

282,100

326.0

1,260

2,152

798

12,930

45

435

63

10,419.9

101.1

16,500.0

6,231.7

104.0

35,800.0

1,307.1

890.3

49.0

25.0

1,010,000

36.8

185,800

325.0

1,507

995

813

9,000

70

339

29

9,837.1

90.2

6,800.9

125.0

1,233.9

853.0

105.0

10.7

880,000

1,242

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

full 2005 crop year, except citrus which is for the 2004-05 season. 2 Production years are 2002-2003, 2003-2004, and 2004-2005.
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Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2004-2005

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Area Planted Area Harvested

2004 2005 2004 2005

Hectares Hectares Hectares Hectares

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain 2

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All 3

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain 2

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All 3

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 3

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All 3

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 4

1,832,030

32,751,560

1,653,160

287,330

1,354,500

558,470

3,029,510

24,149,470

17,543,310

1,036,410

5,569,750

350,060

211,650

29,540

578,710

3,520

70,820

30,435,930

757,980

5,527,500

5,426,490

101,010

544,670

12,340

548,070

214,490

139,620

482,960

7,570

30,960

23,670

420,760

39,210

1,606,620

33,019,470

1,757,160

238,770

1,339,120

582,750

2,838,090

23,504,400

16,757,400

1,041,270

5,705,720

441,920

382,430

24,690

667,330

890

74,870

29,584,050

1,098,330

5,693,580

5,585,940

107,650

519,860

15,180

675,350

325,370

182,110

448,070

8,090

26,590

20,680

392,710

37,350

1,627,260

29,798,130

2,469,820

25,056,790

8,784,610

16,272,180

725,200

240,790

1,345,590

129,500

2,637,360

142,450

20,234,100

13,946,430

956,280

5,331,390

335,080

208,820

27,800

564,140

3,160

64,350

29,930,060

692,420

5,284,040

5,183,670

100,360

528,890

379,680

165,130

8,700

493,440

205,500

133,140

2,350

60

11,230

31,440

472,480

7,490

29,220

21,850

413,920

6,110

37,560

150

1,404,680

30,095,990

24,978,680

8,950,930

16,027,750

799,670

1,330,620

130,710

2,440,280

20,380,590

13,869,130

992,700

5,518,760

431,800

376,770

17,200

652,360

770

70,010

29,212,140

1,045,720

5,526,850

5,421,230

105,620

504,970

383,610

128,230

10,720

619,500

312,420

174,020

50

11,810

440,710

8,010

26,060

19,870

386,760

36,220

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

full 2005 crop year. 2 Area planted for all purposes. 3 Total may not add due to rounding. 4 Area is total hectares in crop, not harvested hectares.
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Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2004-2005

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Yield Production

2004 2005 2004 2005

Metric Tons Metric Tons Metric Tons Metric Tons

Grains & Hay

 Barley

 Corn for Grain

 Corn for Silage

 Hay, All 2

 Alfalfa

 All Other

 Oats

 Proso Millet

 Rice

 Rye

 Sorghum for Grain

 Sorghum for Silage

 Wheat, All 2

 Winter

 Durum

 Other Spring

Oilseeds

 Canola

 Cottonseed 3

 Flaxseed

 Mustard Seed

 Peanuts

 Rapeseed

 Safflower

 Soybeans for Beans

 Sunflower

Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops

 Cotton, All 2

 Upland

 Amer-Pima

 Sugarbeets

 Sugarcane

 Tobacco

Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils

 Austrian Winter Peas

 Dry Edible Beans

 Dry Edible Peas

 Lentils

 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3

Potatoes & Misc.

 Coffee (HI)

 Ginger Root (HI)

 Hops

 Peppermint Oil

 Potatoes, All 2

 Winter

 Spring

 Summer

 Fall

 Spearmint Oil

 Sweet Potatoes

 Taro (HI) 3

3.74

10.06

39.43

5.71

7.78

4.59

2.32

1.42

7.78

1.69

4.38

30.33

2.90

2.93

2.56

2.90

1.81

1.27

0.92

3.43

1.56

1.24

2.86

1.34

0.96

0.95

1.62

51.38

69.32

2.42

1.38

1.64

2.52

1.42

1.08

44.83

2.23

0.10

43.77

29.19

35.18

38.25

44.93

0.13

19.46

3.67

8.74

5.44

7.48

4.31

2.32

7.73

3.96

2.89

2.98

2.55

2.73

3.58

2.60

0.84

0.83

1.49

47.86

73.56

2.40

1.89

47.64

2.22

28.68

31.50

37.08

6,080,020

299,917,130

97,373,580

143,130,170

68,386,310

74,743,860

1,682,790

341,670

10,469,730

218,830

11,554,970

4,320,920

58,737,800

40,807,910

2,446,490

15,483,410

607,600

7,477,110

265,980

25,530

1,933,070

4,930

79,730

85,483,900

928,900

5,062,240

4,899,910

162,340

27,175,630

26,320,150

398,810

11,970

807,350

517,960

189,690

40,780

2,540

2,720

25,040

3,240

20,680,770

218,540

1,027,980

835,930

18,598,330

790

730,830

2,360

5,154,170

262,898,070

136,002,410

66,994,690

69,007,730

1,855,290

10,285,800

9,660,550

58,980,920

41,390,700

2,529,820

15,060,400

6,919,100

2,332,420

75,962,190

4,635,570

4,477,720

157,850

24,166,490

28,217,070

307,120

1,171,580

2,310

26,180

229,790

820,960

736,770

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

full 2005 crop year. 2 Production may not add due to rounding. 3 Yield is not estimated.
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Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 2003-2005

(Metric Units) 1

Crop

Production

2003 2004 2005

Metric tons Metric tons Metric tons

Citrus 2

 Grapefruit

 Lemons

 Oranges

 Tangelos (FL)

 Tangerines

 Temples (FL)

Noncitrus

 Apples

 Apricots

 Bananas (HI)

 Grapes

 Olives (CA)

 Papayas (HI)

 Peaches

 Pears

 Prunes, Dried (CA)

 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA)

Nuts & Misc.

 Almonds (CA)

 Hazelnuts (OR)

 Pecans

 Walnuts (CA)

 Maple Syrup

1,871,520

930,770

10,473,450

95,250

346,540

53,520

3,988,480

88,520

10,210

6,026,910

107,050

19,320

1,142,600

847,360

164,200

14,790

471,740

34,380

127,960

295,740

6,300

1,952,260

723,930

11,729,900

40,820

394,630

57,150

4,726,390

91,740

7,480

5,653,300

94,350

16,240

1,185,790

807,630

44,450

22,680

458,130

33,380

84,280

294,840

7,530

902,650

737,540

8,164,660

63,500

307,540

26,310

4,462,030

81,790

6,169,670

113,400

1,119,330

773,810

95,250

9,710

399,160

6,210

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

full 2005 crop year, except citrus which is for the 2004-05 season. 2 Production years are 2002-03, 2003-04, and 2004-05.
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July Weather Summary

Extremely dry, occasionally hot weather severely stressed reproductive summer crops in the central and

southwestern Corn Belt, but growing conditions were more favorable elsewhere in the Midwest. Illinois and

Missouri bore the brunt of heat and dryness, which irreversibly harmed some corn and threatened soybeans. 

The band of harsh Midwestern conditions was part of a larger drought area stretching from southern and

eastern Texas to the vicinity of Lakes Michigan and Superior. However, roughly the southern half of the

drought area experienced a stabilization of crop conditions in July due to frequent rain showers. Farther east,

the remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy and Hurricane Dennis produced locally heavy rain, primarily east of the

Mississippi River and south of the Ohio River. Dennis moved inland near Pensacola, Florida, on July 10 with

maximum sustained winds of 115 to 120 m.p.h., less than five days after Cindy’s July 6 strike on southeastern

Louisiana. Cindy’s primary imprint was heavy rain, which caused flooding in the already saturated southern

Appalachians. The month’s other significant tropical storm was Hurricane Emily, which made its second

Mexican landfall on July 20, about 75 miles south of Brownsville, Texas. Meanwhile, the northern Plains

and the Northwest experienced a marked drying trend in July, although most dryland small grains continued

to flourish due to soil moisture reserves accumulated during a wet spring. As the month progressed, Northern

heat and dryness promoted winter and spring wheat maturation and harvesting. Farther south, variable

conditions existed elsewhere on the Plains. Among the trouble spots was the central High Plains, where heat

and diminishing soil moisture stressed pastures and summer crops. Elsewhere, the monsoon (summer rainy

season) was late in arriving across the Southwest, resulting in a period of intensely hot weather. Monsoon

showers finally developed across the Great Basin and the Four Corners States toward month’s end, helping to

nudge the primary threat of new wildfire activity from the Southwest into the Northwest.

Near- to above-normal temperatures prevailed nearly nationwide during July. Heat was most persistent in the

West, where some locations reported monthly temperatures in excess of 5 degrees F above normal. Brief

periods of hot weather were observed farther east, especially across the Midwestern and Northeastern States.

July Agricultural Summary

Above-normal temperatures prevailed across most of the Nation, encouraging development of summer crops. 

Temperatures averaged below normal only in the Mississippi Delta and parts of the central and southern Great

Plains, Southeast, and central Corn Belt. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Cindy and Hurricane Dennis made

landfall along the Gulf Coast, spreading moderate to heavy rainfall across the Southeast and parts of the

Mississippi Delta and Ohio River Valley. Wind damage from these storms was minimal while the moisture

helped to improve crop conditions. Across the central and northern Great Plains and much of the Corn Belt

precipitation was scarce and soil moisture levels declined. With much of the corn crop in the critical silking

stage, conditions declined throughout the month. From the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast mostly dry

weather prevailed, straining the supply of water for irrigation.

The Nation’s corn crop developed rapidly through the silking stage, advancing from 11 percent complete on

July 3 to 92 percent complete on July 31. At that time, silking was nearly complete across the central Great

Plains and most of the Corn Belt. Minnesota’s crop advanced the most during the month, from 0 to

98 percent. Silking progress was ahead of normal in all States, except Colorado and Texas. Doughing also

progressed ahead of normal, reaching 27 percent complete by month’s end, 1 percentage point ahead of last

year and 4 points ahead of the 5-year average. The dough stage was most advanced in Tennessee, at

82 percent, 7 points ahead of normal. Denting had not begun in the northernmost States and was just getting

underway across the central Corn Belt but was well underway in Texas and the Southeast. Meanwhile, dry

weather across the Corn Belt, particularly in Illinois, caused rapid declines in crop condition. Nationwide, the

percentage of the crop rated good to excellent fell from 62 percent on July 3 to 53 percent on July 31.

Sorghum planting was nearly complete, at 97 percent, when the month began. Heading progressed behind the

normal pace through most of the month but advanced 21 points during the final week, surpassing the halfway

point at 52 percent complete, 4 points ahead of last year and 1 point ahead of normal. Turning color had

begun in Texas and Louisiana by July 3 but was limited to the Delta and southern Great Plains until around

midmonth. During the last 2 weeks of the July, coloring advanced only 3 points in Texas, while during the

same period, Arkansas’ and Louisiana’s crop advanced 37 points. By July 31, nineteen percent of the crop

was turning color, the same as last year but 2 points behind the 5-year average.

Heading of the oat crop had reached 98 percent complete by midmonth, 4 points ahead of last year and

3 points ahead of the 5-year average. At that time, heading was complete in Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio, and Texas

and over 96 percent complete in all States, except North Dakota. Progress was at or ahead of the normal pace
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in all States. By month’s end, growers had harvested 51 percent of their acreage, compared with 37 percent

last year and 43 percent for the normal. Harvest was complete in Texas, where most oats are seeded in the

fall, and was ahead of normal in all other States.

Ninety-six percent of the barley crop was headed on July 24, the same as last year and the 5-year average. In

Minnesota and North Dakota, heading exceeded the normal pace, while Idaho’s and Washington’s crop

lagged behind normal. By July 31, harvest had begun in all States and was ahead of normal everywhere

except in Idaho.

The winter wheat harvest progressed ahead of normal throughout the month, from 62 percent complete on

July 3 to 90 percent complete on July 31. At that time, harvest progress was 3 points ahead of last year and

1 point ahead of the 5-year average. Harvest was complete or nearly complete in most States, with only

growers in the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies having harvested less than 90 percent of their acreage.

Spring wheat heading progressed ahead of the normal pace during the month, reaching 98 percent complete

on July 24, six points ahead of last year and 3 points ahead of normal. Heading was complete in South

Dakota and Washington and was at least 95 percent complete in all States, trailing the normal pace only in

Idaho and Minnesota. By month’s end, harvest had begun in all States, except Idaho, and was most advanced

in South Dakota, at 37 percent.

Heading of the rice crop progressed well behind the normal pace during the month. California’s crop lagged

behind due to rain-delayed planting early in the season, while cool weather during June and July was to blame

in the Delta and Texas. At month’s end, 45 percent of the crop had headed, 9 points behind last year and

8 points behind normal. Progress was ahead of normal only in Mississippi and Missouri. Heading trailed

16 points behind normal in Arkansas and over a week behind normal in California.

Soybean blooming also progressed well during July, particularly early in the month. On July 3, twenty-one

percent of the crop had bloomed, but by midmonth, blooming had advanced 42 points to 63 percent complete. 

By month’s end, 91 percent of the crop had reached the blooming stage, 8 points ahead of last year and

9 points ahead of normal. At that time, progress was ahead of normal in all States and led the normal pace by

as much as 30 points in Tennessee. On July 17, pod setting was underway in all States, except North

Carolina, and was 16 percent complete nationwide. By the end of the month, pods were setting on 55 percent

of the acreage. The most rapid progress was in North Dakota, where 57 percent of the acreage set pods

during the final 2 weeks. Condition of the crop declined early in the month but stabilized in the latter half of

the month with 54 percent of the crop rated good to excellent.

Peanut pegging began the month at 32 percent complete, 11 points behind last year and 9 points behind

normal. At that time, only Oklahoma’s crop was ahead of the normal pegging pace, while Florida’s crop

trailed 17 points behind normal. The crop gained ground during the month but remained 3 points behind the

normal pace. On July 31, eighty-eight percent of the crop had reached the pegging stage, compared with

96 percent last year and 91 percent for the 5-year average. Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia were all

ahead of the normal pegging pace, but Georgia’s crop remained slightly behind normal, while North

Carolina’s crop trailed the normal pace by over a week. In Alabama, where rain associated with tropical

storm Cindy and Hurricane Dennis slowed crop development, pegging trailed nearly 2 weeks behind normal.

The cotton crop continued to lag behind normal. By month’s end, 94 percent of the crop was at or beyond the

squaring stage, 2 points behind last year and 1 point behind normal. At that time, squaring was complete in

the Delta and nearly complete in the Southwest but lagged behind normal in the Southeast and Great Plains. 

Meanwhile, boll setting progressed well during the month, advancing from 13 percent to 69 percent complete. 

However, by month’s end, boll setting was 6 points behind last year and the 5-year average. Progress was

8 points ahead of normal in Tennessee and 1 point ahead in Arkansas, Mississippi, and North Carolina but

behind normal elsewhere, trailing over a week behind the normal pace in Alabama and Oklahoma. Crop

condition improved during the month, as moderate precipitation in most growing areas increased soil moisture

levels.

Corn for Grain: Corn planted for all purposes, at 81.6 million acres, is unchanged from June but up

1 percent from 2004. U.S. farmers expect to harvest 74.4 million acres of corn for grain, also unchanged

from June but up 1 percent from last year.

As of July 31, fifty-three percent of the crop was rated good to excellent, down 9 percentage points from early

July and 23 points below a year ago. Warm, dry weather during June and July prevailed in a band extending
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from eastern Texas, through the central Corn Belt, and into the Ohio Valley. Condition of the corn crop

improved early in June, but deteriorated rapidly as diminishing soil moisture reserves and heat stress began

taking their toll. The most extreme decline in crop condition occurred in Illinois, where the percentage of the

crop rated good to excellent fell from 78 percent on May 31 to 13 percent on July 31. In the northern and

central Great Plains, moderate to heavy precipitation and above normal temperatures during June benefitted

crop development and crop conditions. Despite dry July weather, the percentage of the crop rated good to

excellent in Minnesota and North Dakota remained higher than the previous year. Michigan’s crop condition

was also rated higher than last year.

The August 1 corn objective yield data for the combined 10 objective yield States (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,

Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) indicated lower stalk and ear

counts than 2004. This year’s ear count total was 4 percent lower than last year’s record high. Of the

23 non-objective yield States, 19 States are expecting lower yields than 2004.

Corn planting began in early April as mostly dry conditions in the Corn Belt and Great Plains allowed rapid

planting progress. Heavy April rains delayed planting in the Southeast, Delta, Northwest, and California, but

drier conditions toward the end of the month allowed planting progress to accelerate. By May 22, planting

was 95 percent complete and ahead of normal in all States, except Colorado, Minnesota, and Texas. Due to

the rapid planting pace, the corn crop emerged ahead of normal, reaching 95 percent complete by June 5, one

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

Corn silking started slightly behind normal but progressed rapidly in most of the Corn Belt and central Great

Plains. By July 31, the Nation’s corn crop reached 92 percent silking and was ahead of normal in all States,

except Colorado and Texas. Doughing also progressed ahead of normal, reaching 27 percent complete by the

end of July, 1 percentage point ahead of last year and 4 points ahead of normal. Denting had not begun in the

northernmost States but was getting underway across the central Corn Belt.

Sorghum: The first production forecast for the 2005 crop year is 380 million bushels, down 16 percent from

last year. Based on August 1 conditions, the sorghum yield forecast is 63.1 bushels per acre, down

6.7 bushels from last year. The yield in Kansas, the largest producing State, is expected to be 69.0 bushels,

7.0 bushels below 2004. The yield forecast for Texas is estimated at 56.0 bushels per acre, down 6.0 bushels

from last year. Area for harvest as grain is forecast at 6.03 million acres, unchanged from June but 7 percent

below last year. 

During 2005, sorghum development in the top 11 producing States has been slightly ahead of normal. As of

July 31, fifty-two percent of the sorghum crop was at or beyond the heading stage, compared with 48 percent

last year and the 5-year average of 51 percent. As of July 31, sorghum condition was rated as 48 percent good

to excellent, down from 72 percent at the same time last year. In Illinois and Missouri, hot temperatures and

dry conditions have reduced sorghum yield expectations by 31 bushels and 36 bushels, respectively, from last

year’s record high yields in those States.

Oats: Production is forecast at 128 million bushels, 3 percent below the July 1 forecast but 10 percent above

last year’s 116 million bushels. The forecasted yield is 64.7 bushels per acre, down 1.8 bushels from

July 1 but unchanged from 2004. Growers expect to harvest 1.98 million acres for grain, unchanged from last

month but up 10 percent from last year.

As of July 31, fifty-one percent of the oat acreage was harvested, which is 14 percentage points ahead of last

year and 8 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Beneficial weather conditions during harvest

resulted in oat harvest being finished in Texas, 94 percent complete in Nebraska, and 89 percent complete in

Iowa. Compared with July 1, yields are forecast higher in Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska as

farmers realized better yields than initially expected. Yield forecasts in California and Oregon are unchanged

from last month but down 10 bushels from 2004, as a very wet spring disrupted the normal development of

the crop. The largest decrease in yield from July 1 is expected in Minnesota, where the yield forecast is down

9.0 bushels from last month as crop conditions declined during the month of July. As of July 3, seventy-five

percent of the oat crop was rated good to excellent in Minnesota, but by July 31, only 52 percent of the crop

was rated good to excellent.

Barley: Production for 2005 is forecast at 237 million bushels, down 3 percent from the July forecast and

15 percent below 2004. Based on August 1 conditions, producers expect to harvest an average of

68.2 bushels per acre, down 1.8 bushels from July and down 1.2 bushels from last year. Area harvested, at

3.47 million acres, is unchanged from last month but down 14 percent from 2004. Yield forecasts were down
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from last month in most States due to hot, dry weather. Of the 16 largest-producing States, only

Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington had increases in forecasted yield and production from July, while

Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia are the only States exceeding last year’s production. In

North Dakota, the largest-producing State, production is forecast down 27 percent from last year, due to a

combination of fewer acres expected for harvest and a lower yield.

As of July 31, growers had reaped 7 percent of their acreage, slightly ahead of the 5-year average, with

harvest most advanced in Washington, at 22 percent. Seventy-two percent of the crop was rated good to

excellent, compared with 81 percent at the end of last month and 70 percent last year.

Winter Wheat: Acres harvested for grain are forecast at 34.3 million, unchanged from last month but down

1 percent from 2004. Harvest progress in the 18 major producing States had reached 90 percent complete by

July 31. This is 3 percentage points ahead of last year and 1 point ahead of the 5-year average. Hard Red

Winter (HRW) harvest was nearly complete in the central and southern Great Plains, with Nebraska being the

only State with acres remaining to be harvested. Harvest was virtually complete in most Soft Red Winter

(SRW) States. 

Forecast HRW yields were down in several of the northern Great Plains States because of hot and dry weather

during the month of July. Yields in the southern portion of the growing area were unchanged from last

month. White Wheat yields in the 3 Pacific Northwest States varied from the previous month. In Idaho,

excellent irrigated winter wheat yields, combined with good dryland yields, are expected to result in the

highest winter wheat yield on record. Montana also set a record high yield at 45 bushels per acre. 

Yields in the Soft Red region continue to be better than expected despite the hot and dry weather during the

month of July. Forecasted yields across the central and northern portions of the SRW growing area were at or

above last month in all States except Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, and New York. Record high yields are

expected in Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Durum Wheat: Area harvested for grain in 2005 is expected to total 2.45 million acres, unchanged from last

month but up 4 percent from last year. Seeding began and finished ahead of normal in Montana and North

Dakota. Both States also received ample rainfall during May and June, helping the crop get off to a good

start. The hot and dry weather during the month of July caused the wheat crop to develop rapidly but did not

significantly affect yield potential. The yield forecast in Montana is down 2 bushels from last month. Yields

in all other Durum States are unchanged from last month.

Other Spring Wheat: Harvested grain area is forecast at 13.6 million acres, unchanged from last month but

up 4 percent from last year. Hot and dry weather during the month of July caused the crop to develop ahead

of last year. Forecast yields were down from last month in all of the Other Spring Wheat States except for

Oregon and Washington. 

Peanuts: Production is forecast at a record high 5.14 billion pounds, up 21 percent from last year’s crop and

up 24 percent from 2003. Area for harvest is expected to total 1.61 million acres, unchanged from June but

up 16 percent from 2004. Yields are expected to average a record high 3,190 pounds per acre, 133 pounds

per acre above last year. Planted acres, at 1.65 million, are unchanged from the June estimate but 15 percent

above 2004.

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

3.73 billion pounds, up 30 percent from last year’s level. Yields in the four-State area are expected to average

3,065 per acre, 119 pounds above 2004. Expected area for harvest, at 1.22 million acres, is unchanged from

June but up 25 percent from 2004. As of July 31, peanuts pegging in Alabama, at 57 percent, and Florida, at

99 percent, exceeded the 5-year averages by 26 percentage points and 9 percentage points, respectively. In

Georgia, peanuts pegging, at 94 percent, lagged the 5-year average by 1 percentage point.

Virginia-North Carolina production is forecast at 358 million pounds, down 22 percent from 2004. Yield is

forecast at 3,193 pounds per acre, down 172 pounds from the previous year. Area for harvest is expected to

total 112,000 acres, unchanged from June but down 18 percent from 2004. As of July 31, eighty-six percent

of the crop was pegging in Virginia and North Carolina, with Virginia exceeding their 5-year average by

8 percentage points but North Carolina lagging 9 points behind.

Southwest peanut production (New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) is expected to total 1.06 million pounds,

up 13 percent from 2004. Yields are expected to average 3,723 pounds per acre for the region, 434 pounds
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above last year’s level. Record high yields are expected in New Mexico and Texas, while in Oklahoma the

forecasted yield would equal last year’s record high. The region’s acreage for harvest, at 284,000 acres, is

unchanged from June but down fractionally from 2004. On July 31, peanuts pegging in Oklahoma, at

96 percent, and Texas, at 91 percent, exceeded the 5-year averages by 3 and 5 percentage points, respectively. 

Rice: Production is forecast at 227 million cwt, down 2 percent from last year but up 13 percent from 2003. 

Area for harvest is expected to total 3.29 million acres, unchanged from June but down 1 percent from last

year. Rice plantings, at 3.31 million acres, were also unchanged from the June estimate. The U.S. yield is

forecast at 6,897 pounds per acre, down 45 pounds from last year’s record high yield. Record high yields are

forecast to be established or tied in Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas.

As of July 31, heading of the crop in Mississippi and Missouri was 4 and 12 percentage points ahead of their

respective 5-year averages. In the other rice producing States, crop development was behind normal. Crop

condition was rated 62 percent good to excellent across the rice producing States, down from 68 percent the

previous year.

Soybeans: Area planted, at 73.1 million acres, is down 200,000 from June and down 3 percent from last

year’s record high acreage. The decrease from June was primarily due to rainy weather from mid-May into

July that kept field conditions too wet for seeding and prevented some eastern North Dakota farmers from

planting the soybean acreage they intended. U.S. producers expect to harvest 72.2 million acres, down

slightly from June and down 2 percent from the 2004 acreage. 

As of July 31, fifty-four percent of the U.S. soybean crop was rated good to excellent, 16 percentage points

below the same week in 2004. In Illinois, hot, dry weather prevailed during July and crop condition ratings at

month’s end were only 23 percent good to excellent. Similar weather patterns caused deterioration of the

crop in Nebraska, Missouri, and Wisconsin, down 24, 20, and 21 percent, respectively, in the good to

excellent ratings. In contrast, adequate moisture in the Southeast, parts of the Ohio Valley, and in the Great

Lake States improved conditions. Development continued well ahead to near-normal in most areas; however,

Kansas and South Dakota lagged behind the 5-year average early in the month. Yields are below 2004 levels

in all areas except across the northern Corn Belt States, Georgia, and South Carolina. The largest yield

decreases are expected in Illinois and Missouri.

In the 7 major soybean producing States (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and Ohio),

the average planting date was the same as last year but a week ahead of the 5-year average. By July 31,

ninety-one percent of the crop was blooming, 8 percentage points ahead of last year and 9 percentage points

ahead of the 5-year average. Fifty-five percent of the acreage was setting pods, compared to last year’s

47 percent and the 5-year average of 44 percent.

Cotton: Upland cotton growers planted 13.8 million acres, up slightly from the June estimate and up

3 percent from a year ago. Growers expect to harvest 13.4 million acres, 5 percent more than the previous

year. American-Pima cotton producers planted 266,000, up 16,400 acres from last year. Expected harvested

area, at 261,000 acres, is also up 5 percent from last year. 

Cotton farmers in the Southeastern States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and

Virginia) rated the majority of cotton crop as fair to good. Development has been ahead of average, especially

in North Carolina and Virginia. After Tropical Storm Arlene crossed the Southeast, dry weather and warmer

than normal temperatures enhanced growing condition in mid-June. Tropical Storm Cindy and Hurricane

Dennis, in early to mid July, brought moderate to heavy rain with localized flooding. Hot, humid days at the

end of July allowed the crop to make excellent progress.

Ideal growing conditions in the Delta States (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee)

aided normal development until mid-June. Moisture levels in the Bootheel of Missouri reached critical levels

and the condition of the crop began to deteriorate in early July. Boll shedding was light given the hot, dry

conditions that have prevailed during the season. Scattered thundershowers in the southern Delta brought

much needed rain at the end of July. In Louisiana, the crop was maturing rapidly under hot, dry conditions. 

Upland cotton producers in Texas and New Mexico were able to plant their cotton at a normal pace. Planting

in the Rio Grande Valley began in late February and was complete by late March. Hurricane Emily arrived

too late to help the dryland crop. By early May, planting was underway in the Texas Panhandle, Kansas, and

Oklahoma. By mid-June, nearly all cotton in the Texas Panhandle was planted. Growers were delayed

planting cotton in Kansas and Oklahoma due to below normal temperatures and saturated fields. In
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Oklahoma, all cotton was nearly planted by the end of June. By the beginning of July, several cotton fields in

Kansas remained to be planted. Rain accumulations in the Texas Panhandle, Kansas, and Oklahoma were

minimal. Scattered hail and thunderstorms provided little relief to stressed plants. 

California growers experienced wet conditions during the upland planting season. The wet conditions

periodically slowed field work and prevented soil temperatures from reaching satisfactory levels for planting. 

The cool, wet spring raised concerns about the crop reaching its yield potential. Producers in Arizona have

rated their crop fair to good throughout the growing season.

American-Pima production is forecast at 725,000 bales, down 3 percent from last year's output. The decrease

in production is attributed to an expected lower yield of 1,333 pounds per harvested acre, 110 pounds below

the previous year. California growers expect a yield of 1,381 pounds per acre, down 151 pounds from last

year. The weather conditions in California were unseasonably cool the first few weeks of March. Most fields

were planted by the first week in May. Some scattered insect problems have been noted in California.

Ginnings totaled 68,700 running bales prior to August 1, compared with 48,350 running bales ginned prior to

the same date last year and 28,500 running bales in 2003.

Dry Beans: U.S. dry edible bean production is forecast at 25.8 million cwt in 2005, up 45 percent from last

year and 15 percent above 2 years ago. Production is expected to be above last year in 16 of the 17 producing

States. These increases are mostly the result of higher acreage. Eleven of the 17 States also have higher

yields than last year. 

Acreage adjustments, since the June Acreage report, decreased planted acreage estimates less than 1 percent

and reduced harvested expectations by 2 percent. Planted area is estimated at 1.67 million acres, 23 percent

above last year and up 19 percent from 2 years ago. Harvested acreage is forecast at 1.53 million acres, up

26 percent from last year and 14 percent above 2003. The average U.S. yield is forecast at 1,687 pounds per

acre, an increase of 227 pounds from last year and 17 pounds more than 2 years ago. 

North Dakota growers expect to increase production 62 percent from 2004. Michigan’s production forecast is

up 29 percent from 2004, while Nebraska's prospects are 49 percent above last year. Minnesota’s production

is expected to be 81 percent above 2004. Colorado growers expect an 84 percent gain in production, while

Idaho and California are increasing 17 percent and 10 percent, respectively. The production forecast in Texas

has increased 75 percent, Kansas is up 56 percent, and growers in New York and Utah expect increases of

49 percent and 43 percent, respectively. Growers in Wyoming expect to increase production 40 percent from

last year, while Montana growers expect a 39 percent increase. Producers in Oregon expect a 36 percent

increase, while South Dakota and Washington growers expect a 34 percent increase. Production in New

Mexico is expected to decrease 19 percent from 2004. In North Dakota, a wet June with normal to above

normal temperatures and above normal temperatures in July have pushed crop development ahead of the

5-year average. As of July 31, the crop was rated 56 percent podding and beyond, ahead of the 5-year

average of 46 percent. The crop is rated as 50 percent good and 10 percent excellent. In Michigan, dry bean

planting was behind normal with many farmers replanting due to heavy rains in early June. Growing

conditions have been fair with 59 percent of the crop rated good to excellent the first week of August. Cold

spring weather with late frosts and summer drought in South Dakota have reduced yield prospects. Texas

growing conditions have been favorable and growers expect better yields than in recent years. In Wyoming,

crop conditions are better than last year with 88 percent rated good as of August 1. Irrigation water supplies

have also improved over last year with 71 percent adequate to surplus. In Idaho, wet weather during May

delayed plantings. Plant development continues to be behind normal. California growers have observed

steady plant growth and development. 

U.S. planted areas of pinto and navy beans are both up 27 percent from last year, while great northern acres

are up 38 percent. Light red kidney bean acreage increased 32 percent, while dark red kidney bean acres are

up 4 percent. Chickpea (garbanzo) acreage is up 33 percent for smalls (smaller than 20/64 in.) and

107 percent for large (larger than 20/64 in.). Small red acreage is up 55 percent and pinks have increased

36 percent. Lima beans are up 48 percent for baby and unchanged for large. Black bean acreage has

decreased 19 percent, blackeyes are down 5 percent, small white beans are down 7 percent, and cranberry

beans are down 8 percent. Pinto beans make up 50 percent of planted dry bean acreage this year; navies

account for 14 percent; kidney beans combine for 8 percent; blacks have 7 percent; all chickpeas account for

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

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Alfalfa and Alfalfa Mixtures: Production is forecast at 73.8 million tons, down 2 percent from last year. 

Yields are expected to average 3.34 tons per acre, a decrease of 0.13 ton from last year. Harvested area is

forecast at 22.1 million acres, unchanged from June but up 2 percent from 2004. 

Yields are the same or below last year’s level in 19 States. Across most of the Corn Belt and southern Great

Plains, weather conditions throughout the growing season have been less than favorable. Dry, hot weather

this year has led to reduced expectations for alfalfa hay yields in those regions. Illinois, down 1.5 ton from

2004, is expecting the largest decrease in alfalfa yields, as drought conditions this year have severely hurt

yield expectations. Meanwhile, the largest increase in yields from last year is expected in North Dakota,

where the yield is forecast at 2.10 tons per acre, an increase of 0.6 ton from last year. In North Dakota, above

normal precipitation this spring and early summer has led to alfalfa hay cutting being behind normal, but has

promoted excellent hay growth.

Other Hay: Production is forecast at 76.1 million tons, down 8 percent from 2004. Based on

August 1 conditions, yields are expected to average 1.92 tons, down 0.13 ton from last year. Harvested area,

at 39.6 million acres, is unchanged from June but down 2 percent from the previous year. 

Yields are at or below last year’s level in 18 States. Dry conditions across much of the Corn Belt and

southern Great Plains have contributed to decreased yield expectations. The largest expected decrease in

yield is forecast in Arkansas, where yields are expected to be down 0.8 ton as weather conditions have been

extremely hot and dry. Meanwhile, abundant moisture in the Pacific Northwest, northern Great Plains, and

Southeast this spring boosted expected yields in those regions compared with last year. The largest yield

increase from last year is expected in Mississippi, where the yield is forecast at 2.8 tons, up 0.5 ton from last

year as frequent precipitation and warm temperatures have contributed to better hay yields this year.

Tobacco: U.S. all tobacco production for 2005 is forecast at 677 million pounds, down 23 percent from

2004 and 16 percent below 2003. If realized, this will be the lowest production since 1890. Area for harvest

is forecast at 316,860 acres, 22 percent below 2004. Yields for 2005 are expected to average 2,137 pounds

per acre, 18 pounds lower than a year ago. Yields in North Carolina, the leading tobacco producing State, are

expected to be lower than last year by 50 pounds. Kentucky, the second leading State, expects yields to

average 6 pounds above last year.

Flue-cured tobacco production is expected to total 410 million pounds, unchanged from the previous forecast

but 21 percent below 2004. Growers plan to harvest 186,300 acres in 2004, unchanged from last month but

down 18 percent from last year. Yields are expected to average 2,203 pounds per acre, unchanged from the

July 1 forecast but 69 pounds below the previous year. The Southern flue-cured tobacco States have

experienced heavy rains leading to crop damage and lower expected yields than last year. Overall, most

growers rate their crop fair to good with the exception of growers in Virginia, who expect a very good crop. 

Harvest was active in all flue-cured States.

Burley production is expected to total 204 million pounds, 30 percent below a year ago. Yields are expected

to average 1,893 pounds per acre, down 15 pounds from 2004. Burley growers plan to harvest 107,600 acres,

30 percent below last season. Kentucky’s acreage, at 75,000, is down 29 percent from last year. At

143 million pounds, this will be Kentucky’s smallest burley crop since 1927. The hot, dry weather has kept

disease pressure low but may affect the number of leaves and leaf weight.

Fire-cured tobacco production is expected to total 39.8 million pounds, up 7 percent from 2004. Growers

plan to harvest 12,520 acres, 7 percent above last year. The expected average yield is 3,179 pounds per acre,

12 pounds lower than the previous year.

Southern Maryland Belt tobacco production in Pennsylvania is expected to total 3,000 pounds, down

24 percent from 2004. Average yields are expected to increase 200 pounds from last year. A total of

1,500 acres is expected to be harvested, down 32 percent from a year ago.

Dark air-cured tobacco is expected to total 11.3 million pounds, down 6 percent from 2004. Growers plan to

harvest 4,040 acres, 5 percent less than last year. Yields are expected to average 2,787 pounds per acre, down

12 pounds from a year ago.

All Cigar type production is expected to total 8.89 million pounds, down 33 percent from last year. Yield is

expected to average 1,814 pounds per acre, down 36 pounds from 2004. Growers of cigar type tobacco plan

to harvest 4,900 acres, 32 percent below a year ago.
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Sugarbeets: Production for 2005 is forecast to be 26.6 million tons. If realized, this would be 11 percent

below last year’s production. Growers in the 12 sugarbeet producing States expect to harvest 1.25 million

acres, down 1 percent from the June estimate and down 5 percent from last year. The yield is forecast at

21.3 tons per acre, 1.6 tons below 2004. Only Nebraska’s yield is forecast to be higher than 2004, up 0.4 ton

per acre. Colorado’s yield is down 4.9 tons per acre due to late April freeze damage that resulted in acreage

being replanted. The condition of the sugarbeet crop in both Minnesota and North Dakota is rated below this

time last year. Above normal temperatures in July rapidly advanced crop progress in the major sugarbeet

States.

Sugarcane: Production of sugarcane for sugar and seed in 2005 is forecast at 31.1 million tons, up 7 percent

from last year. Sugarcane growers intend to harvest 947,900 acres for sugar and seed during the 2005 crop

year, up 1 percent from last year’s final harvested acres. Yield is forecast at 32.8 tons per acre, 1.9 tons more

than 2004. Sugarcane yields in Louisiana and Florida are up from last year while yields are expected to be

down in Texas and Hawaii. Cool spring temperatures in Louisiana slowed crop progress; however, hot rainy

weather in July helped crop development.

Prunes and Plums: Production in Idaho, Michigan, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 10,700 tons,

down 57 percent from last year and 34 percent below 2003. If realized, this would be the smallest production

on record since the “4-State Prunes and Plums” data series began in 1959. Washington’s forecast, at

4,000 tons, is down 27 percent from 2004 and 15 percent below 2003. Cold spring weather during April

bloom resulted in poor conditions for pollination. Many growers reported frost damage throughout the month

of April. If realized, this would be a record low production for Washington. The Oregon forecast, at

3,000 tons, is 77 percent below the large 2004 production and 45 percent less than the 2003 weather reduced

crop. Approximately 75 percent of Oregon’s prunes and plums are grown in the Willamette Valley, which

was declared a disaster area by the Governor. This low production was caused by springlike weather during

February and March followed by a return of cold and rain during bloom. If realized, this would be a record

low production for Oregon. The Idaho forecast is 2,000 tons, 50 percent below last year and 20 percent less

than 2003. Freezing temperatures and poor pollination in the spring affected production. Michigan’s

production is forecast at 1,700 tons, 32 percent below 2004 and 53 percent smaller than the 2003 crop. Cold

temperatures during pollination reduced the crop’s potential. The existing fruit is of good quality due to light

insect and disease pressure.

Papayas: Hawaii fresh papaya utilization is estimated at 2.48 million pounds for July, 2 percent lower than

last month and 10 percent less than a year ago. Dry weather during bloom adversely affected July papaya

utilization. Area in crop totaled 2,585 acres, down 1 percent from last month but 30 percent higher than

July 2004. Harvested area totaled 1,570 acres, 1 percent less than last month but 48 percent higher than a

year ago. The weather conditions were favorable for papayas during July with adequate soil moisture and

sunny periods.

Hops: Hop production in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 57.7 million pounds for 2005, up

5 percent from last year and 6 percent more than the 2003 crop. Area strung for harvest, at 29,189 acres, is

5 percent above 2004 and 2 percent above the acreage strung for harvest two years ago. Yield is estimated at

1,977 pounds per acre for the Pacific Northwest, 13 pounds less than 2004 but 74 pounds more than 2003.

Washington’s yield is forecast at 2,100 pounds per acre for the 2005 crop, 37 pounds less than last year. 

Oregon’s yield is forecast at 1,720 pounds per acre, up 34 pounds from 2004. In Idaho, yields are expected to

average 1,600 pounds per acre, 12 pounds higher than a year ago. All three States are forecasting increases in

total production from the 2004 crop. 

Throughout the Pacific Northwest, this year’s hop crop is being described as mostly normal with no major

problems which would significantly lower yields. Early water supply concerns in the Yakima area were

dispelled by a cool, wet spring. Harvest should be underway by mid-August.

Olives: The 2005 California olive crop is forecast at 125,000 tons, 20 percent above the previous year’s crop

of 104,000 tons. The increase reflects the high year of an alternate bearing cycle. However, the olive crop in

northern areas of the State was affected by adverse weather during bloom, resulting in a light fruit set. Rains,

hail, and strong winds burdened much of the area and knocked blossoms off the trees in the northern olive

growing area. The southern area olive bloom was also affected by rain but not as much. Olive growers

reported concerns regarding the olive fruit fly infestation. Manzanillo and Sevillano varieties are expected to

account for 82 percent and 16 percent of total production, respectively. “All Other” varieties account for the

remainder.
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Peaches: The August 2005 forecast of U.S. peach production is 1.23 million tons, 1 percent below the July

forecast and 6 percent below 2004. Michigan’s crop expectations were lowered from 19,000 tons to

15,000 tons. New Jersey’s forecast, at 32,500 tons, is 2,500 tons greater than the July forecast. South

Carolina’s forecast decreased from 75,000 tons to 70,000 tons, while Pennsylvania and Washington remain

unchanged from July, at 20,500 and 22,000 tons, respectively.

In Michigan, the effects of this season’s weather conditions on the peach crop became evident mid-July as

many orchards showed poor fruit development. A hard freeze in May led to buds freezing which caused

blossom problems. This was especially true in southwest Michigan. Compounding the situation was cold

weather during pollination that negatively impacted bee activity. Extreme heat and lack of rain in July further

reduced the stressed crop from the July 1 forecast. Conversely, insect and disease pressure has been low this

season due to lack of moisture. Producers in New Jersey report excellent fruit size due to a lighter fruit set

and aggressive thinning. Fruit quality and flavor are very good. Harvesting of peaches was one week later

than normal and will continue until the end of September. 

In Pennsylvania, growers anticipate harvesting the same amount of peaches that were reported in July. While

the State experienced some hail damage, rot, and poor pollination, most producers report a fair peach crop. 

Growers report average to large fruit size due to adequate moisture during the growing season. Quality and

flavor are reported to be excellent. Approximately one third of Pennsylvania’s 2005 peach crop was

harvested as of August 1. In South Carolina, hail has damaged some fruit. Disease and insects have also

taken their toll in some orchards. Overall, most producers report a high quality fruit crop. Washington’s

peach crop is reported to be of high quality with excellent color. Early summer moderate temperatures

reduced heat stress on fruit and allowed sugars to develop more quickly. Sugar levels in this year’s crop are

reported to be high. Harvest of early varieties was underway by mid-July.

The U.S. Freestone crop, as of August 1, is forecast at 703,850 tons, a 1 percent decrease from the July 1

forecast and 8 percent below last year. The California Freestone forecast, which is carried forward from July

1, stands at 410,000 tons, down 6 percent from last year and 1 percent below 2003.

California’s Clingstone forecast, also carried forward from July 1, is 530,000 tons, 2 percent below last year

and 1 percent less than the 2003 season.

Apples: The first production forecast for the 2005 crop year is 9.84 billion pounds, down 6 percent from last

year but 12 percent above 2003. Compared to 2004, production decreases in the Eastern and Western States

offset a projected increase in the Central States. Production forecasts for Arkansas, Kansas, and New Mexico

are no longer available.

Production in the Western States (AZ, CA, CO, ID, OR, UT, and WA) is forecast at 6.28 billion pounds,

down 8 percent from last year but 19 percent above 2003. Washington production, which makes up

57 percent of the U.S. total, is forecast at 5.60 billion pounds. Washington production is down 7 percent from

last year but 23 percent above 2003. Mild temperatures during February and March turned cold in April,

causing many producers to experience production losses due to poor pollination and frosts. A heavy frost

occurred April 12 in the Yakima Valley. California’s forecast is 410 million pounds, 5 percent above last

year. Growers are expecting a promising crop with few weather related problems. Cool temperatures in June

enhanced fruit color and good fruit quality is reported. Oregon’s production is forecast at 130 million pounds,

20 percent below 2004. Poor weather during bloom affected pollination and led to variable fruit set.

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

is forecast at 2.41 billion pounds, down 4 percent from last year but 6 percent above 2003. New York’s crop

is forecast at 1.15 billion pounds, down 10 percent from last year’s crop but 7 percent above 2003. A

widespread frost on May 13 caused damage in several areas. Sizing may be affected by the current hot, dry

conditions. Pennsylvania’s forecast of 430 million pounds is an increase of 6 percent from 2004 but is

3 percent below 2003. Conditions have generally been good, with adequate rainfall for sizing while disease

and insect pressures have been average. A crop of 320 million pounds is forecast for Virginia, 7 percent

greater than last year and 19 percent above 2003. Prolonged blooming in May resulted in a very good fruit

set. Ample moisture, combined with hot, sunny days, has promoted good fruit sizing. North Carolina’s crop

is forecast at 170 million pounds, up 10 percent from 2004 and 26 percent above 2003. A mild spring and

favorable conditions during pollination led to a good set but a late frost caused some damage.

Production in the Central States (IL, IN, IA, KY, MI, MN, MO, OH, TN, and WI) is forecast at 1.15 billion

pounds, an increase of 3 percent from 2004 but 7 percent below 2003. Michigan’s production forecast is
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820 million pounds, up 8 percent from last year but 8 percent below 2003. The crop is developing well across

the State. Some isolated hail and wind damage was reported. Overall, apple progress looks promising but

moisture is needed for sizing. Ohio’s forecast is 88.0 million pounds, 2 percent below both 2004 and 2003. 

Spring conditions were wet and cool, with reports of frost damage and pollination problems. Summer has

been hot and dry. Production in Wisconsin is forecast at 59.0 million pounds, up 4 percent from 2004 but

13 percent below 2003. Cold spring weather damaged blossoms in northern areas of the State and overall dry

conditions may affect sizing.

Pears: U.S. pear production for 2005 is forecast at 852,980 tons, down 4 percent from last year and 9 percent

below 2003. Bartlett pear production for California, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 408,000 tons,

7 percent below the June forecast and 11 percent less than a year ago. Other pear production in the Pacific

Coast States is expected to total 422,000 tons, 4 percent higher than last year but 6 percent below 2003.

Bartlett production for California is forecast at 180,000 tons, down 10 percent from the June forecast and

19 percent below 2004. Spring rains destroyed a substantial portion of the pear blossoms. As the season

progressed, additional rain and hail damage made much of this year’s Bartlett crop unmarketable. Bartlett

production in Oregon is forecast at 58,000 tons, down 6 percent from the previous forecast and 8 percent

below 2004. Growers in the Willamette Valley are expecting a reduced harvest due to the adverse weather in

February and the first week in March causing poor pollination. Many blooms died due to cold and rainy

conditions. The Bartlett pear producers in southern Oregon are expecting a normal crop, though frost, poor

pollination, and hail damage were reported. However, producers along the Washington border, where most of

the pears are grown, reported a good fruit set this year. In Washington, Bartlett production is forecast at

170,000 tons, down 3 percent from the June forecast and 1 percent below the previous season. Water

availability in the State remains a great concern. Rainfall in April and early May helped but many parts of the

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

watering some trees just enough to keep them alive but not enough to produce fruit. Spring started with

temperatures varying 10 degrees above normal to 10 degrees below normal. Some scattered damage was

reported due to freezing temperatures. Hail in Yakima county caused damage to fruit crops. Some areas of

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

Other pear production in California is forecast at 45,000 tons, down 6 percent from 2004 and 18 percent

below two years ago. Non-Bartlett pears continue to be harvested. Spring rains had a detrimental affect on

the blooms causing the crop to be lighter than average. Overall, crop quality is reported to be good. In

Oregon, other pear production is forecast at 152,000 tons, 2 percent above last year but 3 percent below 2003. 

Producers report both good fruit size and quality. Production in Washington is forecast at 225,000 tons,

8 percent above a year ago but 5 percent below 2003. Wenatchee Valley, the major growing area for the nonBartlett pears, experienced favorable weather conditions during bloom.

The pear crop in New York is forecast at 13,000 tons, down 21 percent from last year and 16 percent below

two years ago. The State experienced a series of hail storms and heavy rainfall, especially in the Hudson

Valley fruit region. Many growers reported poor growing conditions and some are reporting total crop

failures. Pennsylvania pear production is forecast at 3,150 tons, down 30 percent from last year and

39 percent below the 2003 crop. Most growers report a poor fruit set due to poor weather during pollination. 

Pest infestation with Japanese Beetles has caused some problems. The Michigan pear crop is forecast at

2,650 tons, down 23 percent from last year and 45 percent below 2003. Producers report the pear crop was

negatively impacted by weather conditions this season. In the southwest, a May freeze and rain during bloom

led to bud damage and poor pollination. In addition, hot weather during the summer further reduced the

crop’s potential. The Northwest was similarly affected. However, the central part of the State appears to be

faring better.

Production in Connecticut is forecast at 1,100 tons, 200 tons above the previous year. Spring began with

warm, wet weather, but May brought colder temperatures. Light damage from frost was reported in mid-May

during bloom. Warm weather arrived in June and remained in the State through July which enhanced pear

development. At the end of July, crop condition was rated fair to good. In Colorado, production is forecast

at 2,800 tons, 8 percent above last year’s crop but unchanged from the 2003 crop. Conditions have been

normal in the major growing areas. However, late frosts hurt small producers without frost protection

devices. Larger producers with such devices fared better. Adequate irrigation water is expected throughout

the growing season. Pear production in Utah is forecast at 280 tons, down 7 percent from the previous season

and 38 percent below the 2003 crop. Growers reported frost, blight, and hail adversely affecting this year’s

pear crop.
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Coffee: Hawaii coffee production is estimated at 5.60 million pounds (parchment basis) for the 2004-05

season, down 21 percent from the preliminary forecast of 7.10 million pounds and 33 percent below the

previous crop year. Coffee production from the islands of Kauai, Maui, Molokai, and Oahu is forecast at

2.40 million pounds for the 2004-05 season, down 41 percent from the preliminary forecast and 44 percent

below last season. Hawaii island is forecast to harvest 3.20 million pounds, up 7 percent from the preliminary

forecast but 20 percent below the previous season. Heavy spring rains and windy conditions hampered flower

survival and slowed fruit development throughout the State. The rainy weather during winter and spring

caused a larger than expected loss of blooms resulting in a smaller coffee crop.

Grapes: U.S. grape production is forecast at 6.80 million tons, up 9 percent from 2004 and 2 percent above

the 2003 season. California leads the U.S. in grape production with 89 percent of the total. Washington and

New York are the next largest producing States, with 6 percent and 2 percent, respectively. California’s all

grape forecast, at 6.04 million tons, is down 3 percent from the July forecast but 8 percent above 2004. 

Washington growers expect to harvest 375,000 tons, up 40 percent from 2004. New York’s forecast, at

160,000 tons, is 13 percent above last year.

California’s wine type grape production is expected to total 2.95 million tons, 49 percent of California’s total

grape crop. The production forecast for wine type varieties is unchanged from July but up 5 percent from

2004. Bud break occurred 1 to 2 weeks early due to warm temperatures. Powdery mildew affected wine

grapes in some growing regions but has not resulted in any major problems. California’s raisin type grape

production is forecast at 2.30 million tons, 38 percent of California’s total grape crop. Production of raisin

varieties is down 6 percent from the July forecast but 13 percent above 2004. Thompson Seedless variety

grapes are currently being picked for fresh use in the San Joaquin Valley. Significant mildew problems are

being reported as a result of the cool, wet spring. As a result of the mildew and weather problems, quality of

the raisin crop is expected to be down. Production of table type grapes is forecast at 790,000 tons, 13 percent

of the total California crop. The table type production forecast is down 2 percent from the July forecast but

3 percent above 2004. Harvest of table type varieties is active in Kern and Fresno Counties. Flame Seedless,

Red Globe, and Black Seedless are the primary varieties being harvested. Good size and quality are reported.

Washington’s production is forecast at 375,000 tons, up 40 percent from 2004. If realized, this will be the

highest production on record. Production of both juice and wine varieties are expected to increase. Wine

grape production is forecast at 125,000 tons, 17 percent above last season. The juice type grape forecast, at

250,000 tons, is up 56 percent from 2004. This season has experienced moderate and consistent weather

giving rise to exceptional growing conditions.

Grape production for New York is forecast at 160,000 tons, up 13 percent from the 2004 weather reduced

crop. Lake Erie growers are expecting an average crop. Most growers in the Finger Lakes region are

reporting a good growing season but small cluster sizes. Native varieties are reported to be in good condition. 

Hybrids are reported in average condition and Vinifera varieties are reported to be in less than average

condition.

Michigan’s grape production is forecast at 87,000 tons, 39 percent above last year. Growers expect a good

crop of quality fruit. Insect and disease pressures have been low throughout the State due to dry conditions.

Pennsylvania’s grape production is forecast at 80,000 tons, down 8 percent from the large 2004 crop. Warm

temperatures and timely rains contributed to excellent growing conditions for grapes. Growers are optimistic

about the 2005 grape crop.

Ginger Root: Hawaii ginger root production for the 2004-05 season is estimated at 5.10 million pounds,

down 15 percent from the previous season. Harvested acreage, at 120 acres, is down 20 percent from 2004. 

The average yield is 42,500 pounds per harvested acre for the 2004-05 crop year, an increase of 2,500 pounds

above the previous season. Soil-borne diseases such as bacterial wilt and nematodes continued to keep ginger

root yields below expected levels.

Florida Citrus: Florida’s July weather in most of the citrus growing areas was rainy. Several low pressure

and coastal storm systems occurred during the month with several weather stations reporting near record

amounts of rain. Many of these systems were accompanied by severe lightning and high winds. 

Temperatures during the month were at or above normal levels with days in the mid to upper 90's and lows in

the high 70's.
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Many growers and caretakers made sporadic use of irrigation equipment to maintain soil moisture levels. 

Trees, in the well-cared groves, are reported in good condition. Citrus trees of all ages show a good summer

flush of new growth. New crop fruit is progressing well with average sizes reported. No abnormal disease or

insect outbreaks were reported, other than the ongoing canker finds and outbreaks. Grove caretakers were

very active during July mowing, chopping, and discing cover crops. Herbicides are being applied to control

summer weed growth and fertilizers are also being applied. Citrus growers are cutting vines out of their trees. 

Hedging and topping slowed during the month. Dead trees are being pushed out and burned. Because of the

canker finds in groves and nursery trees, only limited new plantings are occurring.

California Citrus: Citrus groves were topped and hedged, and growers monitored and sprayed for

cutworms, thrips, and red mites. Valencia oranges continued to be harvested during the month but at a slower

than normal pace. Soft fruit and small sizes lowered demand for Valencias, and some citrus packinghouses

suspended their operations due to slow movement. Marsh Ruby and Star Ruby varieties of grapefruit were

harvested in the southern coastal areas of the State. The Marsh Ruby quality was generally good; however,

mild weather delayed fruit coloring resulting in some pale colored fruit. The Star Ruby exterior and interior

quality and color were excellent. Harvest of lemons in the South Coastal region continued during July, with

good to fair conditions reported. Sunburn damage due to extreme temperatures affected some younger citrus

trees that lack canopy.

California Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts: Growers continued summer cultural activities during July including

cultivation, weed control, and irrigation. Some harvested tree fruit blocks were being topped, fertilized, and

irrigated. Stone fruit harvesting continued. Overall, the quality of the harvested stone fruit was very good but

the summer heat caused some damage to the more sensitive varieties. Stone fruit varieties harvested include

Golden Sweet apricots; Elegant Lady, Zee Lady, and Klondike White peaches; Black Amber, Catalina, Friar,

and Flavorich plums; Dapple Fire, Dapple Dandy, and Flavor Grenade pluots; and Ruby Diamond, Ruby

Pearl, Grand Pearl, Kay Pearl, and Arctic Joy nectarines. Black Mission and Brown Turkey figs were

harvested with good yields reported. Pomegranates were blooming and fruit was sizing well. Sansui Asian

Pears were harvested in the San Joaquin Valley with very large sizes reported. Bartlett pear harvesting began

in northern areas of the State. Gala apple harvest commenced in parts of the San Joaquin Valley at the end of

July, and some apple harvesting also began in areas of Northern California. Blackberry harvesting continued

throughout the month in the San Joaquin Valley with good yields reported. 

Most Central Valley strawberry growers began plowing their fields in preparation for fall planting but

harvesting continued in the central coast region. Almond hull split was underway in almond orchards

prompting growers to begin preparing their orchards for harvest. Water needs of walnut, almond, and

pistachio groves were closely assessed by growers in order to help with heat stress. Codling moth treatment

continued on walnut orchards. Broken limbs were reported in some walnut orchards in Yuba County due to

the heavy crop. Field work in grape vineyards during July included insecticide and fungicide applications,

cultivation, cane cutting, weed control, and irrigation. A few vineyards were being covered with netting for

bird control and some growers in the San Joaquin Valley reported extra culling due to brown rot caused by

the extreme heat. Grape harvesting began in many areas. Harvested varieties included Flame Seedless,

Thompson Seedless, Perlette, Black Emerald, Fantasy, Champagne, Red Globe, and Zante Currant. Lighter

exterior color of some harvested grapes was reported by month’s end, resulting from the continued high

temperatures.
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Reliability of August 1 Crop Production Forecast

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

August 5 to gather information on expected yield as of August 1. The objective yield surveys for corn,

cotton, soybeans, and wheat were conducted in the major producing States that usually account for about

75 percent of the U.S. production. Farm operators were interviewed to update previously reported acreage

data and seek permission to randomly locate two sample plots in selected fields for the objective yield survey. 

The counts made within each sample plot depend on the crop and the maturity of that crop. In all cases, the

number of plants is recorded along with other measurements that provide information to forecast the number

of ears, bolls, pods, or heads and their weight. The counts are used with similar data from previous years to

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

are revisited each month until crop maturity when the fruit are harvested and weighed. After the farm

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

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

interviewers. Approximately 27,000 producers were interviewed during the survey period and asked

questions about probable yield. These growers will continue to be surveyed throughout the growing season to

provide indications of average yields.

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

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

weather patterns and crop progress compared to previous months and previous years. Each Field Office

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

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

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

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

the marketing season, a balance sheet is calculated using carryover stocks, production, exports, millings,

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

data warrant changes. Estimates of planted acres for spring planted crops are subject to revision in the

August Crop Production report if conditions altered the planting intentions since the mid-year survey. 

Planted acres may also be revised for cotton, peanuts, and rice in September Crop Production report each

year; spring wheat, Durum wheat, barley, and oats only in the Small Grains Annual report at the end of

September; and all other spring planted crops in the October Crop Production report. Revisions to planted

acres will only be made when either special survey data or administrative data are available. Harvested acres

may be revised any time a production forecast is made if there is strong evidence that the intended harvested

area has changed since the last forecast.

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

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

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

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

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

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

affecting this year's forecast are not different from those influencing recent years. For example, the "Root

Mean Square Error" for the August 1 corn for grain production forecast is 6.2 percent. This means that

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

more than 6.2 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not

exceed 10.8 percent.

Also, shown in the following table is a 20-year record for selected crops of the differences between the

August 1 forecast and the final estimate. Using corn again as an example, changes between the August 1

forecast and the final estimate during the last 20 years have averaged 377 million bushels, ranging from

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

and above 7 times. This does not imply that the August 1 corn forecast this year is likely to understate or

overstate final production.
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Reliability of August 1 Crop Production Forecasts

Crop Unit

Root Mean

Square Error 20-Year Record of

Differences Between Forecast

and Final Estimate

Percent

90

Percent

Confidence

Interval

Quantity Years

Average Smallest Largest Below

Final

Above

Final

Million Million Million Number Number

Corn For Grain

Sorghum for Grain

Oats

Barley

Durum Wheat

Other Spring

Winter Wheat

Rice

Soybeans for Beans

Cotton 1

Dry Edible Beans

Bu

Bu

Bu

Bu

Bu

Bu

Bu

Cwt

Bu

Bales

Cwt

6.2

9.2

10.8

6.7

10.4

8.9

1.2

4.9

6.3

8.7

8.9

10.8

16.0

18.7

11.9

18.0

15.4

2.1

8.4

10.9

15.0

15.5

377

41

17

19

8

38

15

7

124

1,127

2

50

5

1

2

 *

3

 *

1

19

34

 *

1,085

108

58

69

19

121

34

17

408

3,911

4

13

9

2

12

7

10

5

15

11

10

10

7

11

18

8

12

10

14

5

9

10

9

* Less than 1 million.

 1 Quantity is in thousands of units.
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Information Contacts

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

to contact for additional information.

Joe Prusacki, Chief (202) 720-2127

Field Crops Section

Greg Thessen, Head (202) 720-2127

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

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

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

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

Jason Lamprecht - Soybeans, Sunflower, Other Oilseeds (202) 720-7369

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

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

Fruit, Vegetable & Special Crops Section

Jim Smith, Head (202) 720-2127

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

Debbie Flippin - Austrian Winter Peas, Dry Edible Peas, 

 Lentils, Mint, Mushrooms, Peaches, Pears,

 Wrinkled Seed Peas (202) 720-3250

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

Rich Holcomb - Floriculture, Nursery, Nuts (202) 720-4215

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

 Plums, Prunes (202) 720-4288

Kim Ritchie - Hops (360) 902-1940

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

Biz Wallingsford - Fresh and Processing Vegetables, Onions,

 Strawberries (202) 720-2157
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