May Weather Summary: A strong, west-to-east jet stream bisected the Nation,

anchoring cool, wet conditions in the Midwest and hot, dry
weather across the South. Over the Corn Belt, temperatures as much as 5 degrees
F below normal and heavy rainfall--more than twice normal from eastern Nebraska
to the lower Ohio Valley--hindered crop development. Significant rainfall in
the central Plains arrived too late to benefit winter wheat, but provided
topsoil moisture for summer crops. Meanwhile, late-month showers across the
southern Plains provided only limited and localized relief from the 8-month
drought. In addition, May-record heat gripped the region, pushing monthly
temperatures 6 to 9 degrees F above normal. In the Southeast, however, late-~
month rains ended a 4-week dry spell, reviving crops stressed by heat and short~
term dryness. In conjunction with temperature departures of +4 to +9 degrees F,
little or no rain fell on the drought-stricken Southwest. Farther north, a
spell of unusual late-season rainfall departed northern California toward
month's end.

Rainfall reached May-record totals at several locations in the Northwest and
from the Corn Belt to the central Appalachians, including:

Lecation Total (Inches Former Record/Year
Elkins, WV 15.75 9.18 in 1933
Rockford, IL 11.75 8.88 in 1933
Des Moines, IA 11.08 10.64 in 1903
South Bend, IN 8.09 6.94 in 1902
Portland, OR 4.88 4.57 in 1945

In addition, Elkins' total was their greatest for any month (formerly

11.10 inches in July 1907), while Rockford's was second only to a 11.81-inch
total in July 1952. Nearly one-third of Des Moines' monthly total (3.65 inches)
fell on May 9, their wettest May day on record. In Missouri, Kansas City
recorded 10.30 inches, their fourth-highest May value.

In contrast, no rain fell on parts of the Southwest, including El Paso, TX
(their first dry May since 1927) and Tucson, AZ. Farther east, totals of

1.03 inches in Dallas, TX, 0.93 inches in Shreveport, LA, and 0.36 inches in
Mobile, AL were the seventh, sixth, and fourth lowest May values on record,
respectively. In addition, May-record heat gripped Dallas (7.1 degrees F above
normal) and several other Texas cities, including:

Lecation Average (Dearees F) Former Record/Year
San Antonio 81.9 81.7 in 1989
Austin 80.6 80.2 in 1902
Waco 80.6 80.0 in 1902
Dallas 79.7 77.7 in 1956

During the heat wave's peak, between May 16-24, more than 20 locations from the
central and southern Plains to the East Coast reported May-record maxima. On
May 16, highs soared to 105 degrees F as far north as Dodge City, KS; 4 days
later, Lexington Park, MD notched 100 degrees F, while Windsor Locks, CT
attained 99 degrees F. Lubbock, TX registered a May-record 6 consecutive days
of triple-digit heat from May 14-19. In Amarillo, TX, the mercury reached or
exceeded 90 degrees F on a May-record 16 days, all by May 24, breaking the mark
set in 1962 and 1974.

According to preliminary tallies, 310 tornadoes occurred during May, less than
the record total of 390 set last year, but 70 percent above normal.
Thunderstorms during the last 8 days of May spawned about 60 percent of the
monthly total. Earlier in May, runoff from 3 weeks of heavy rain sparked
widespread flooding in the lower Ohio and middle Mississippi Valleys. The most
serious flooding scoured north~side tributaries of the lower Ohio River,

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board
dune 1996 B-3 NASS, USDA


Sugarcane: Area Harvested, Yield, Production, Price,
and Value by State and United States, 1994-95

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

For Sugar

FL 2 423.0 417.0 33.6 34.6 14,216 14,445
HI : 64.3 48.5 81.9 81.5 5,266 3,953
LA : 352.0 368.0 24.4 25.6 8,589 9,421
TX 3 42.4 41.2 31.5 32.4 1,334 1,336
us : 881.7 874.7 33.4 33.3 29,405 29,155
For Seed
FL : 21.0 20.0 34.3 33.9 7221 677
HI : 5.0 4.5 19.5 26.0 98 117
LA : 28.0 32.0 24.4 25.6 683 819
TX : 1.1 1.1 20.0 25.5 22 28
us 3 55.1 57.6 27.7 28.5 1,524 1,641
For Sugar
and Seed
FL 444.0 437.0 33.6 34.6 14,937 15,122
HI 69.3 53.0 77.4 76.8 5,364 4,070
LA 380.0 400.0 24.4 25.6 9,272 10,240
TX 43.5 42.3 31.2 32.2 1,356 1,364
US
Dollars - 1,000 Dollars
FL : 30.60 435,010 457,072
HI : 30.40 160,086 163,066
LA : 25.90 222,455 240,145
TX : 29.90 39,887 40,544
us 3 29.20 857,438 900,827

1/ Yield and production refer to net weight.

2/ Revised.

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

4/ Estimates are not available. U.S. marketing year average price, value of
production, and parity price will be published in "Agricultural Prices"
released July 31, 1996. State estimates will be published in "Crop Values"
to released February 1997.

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

June 1996 A-14 NASS, USDA


Apricots: California's apricot production is forecast at 70,000 tons, up

35 percent from last year’s short crop of 52,000 tons, but 52 percent
below the 1994 crop of 145,000 tons. This winter’s warmer-than-normal
temperatures did not provide enough chilling hours to ensure proper crop set.
However, producers report excellent fruit quality and normal sizing.

Papayas: Hawaii fresh papaya production is estimated at 3.14 million pounds for
May. This was 16 percent higher than April and 7 percent more than
May, 1995,

May weather conditions were variable. A storm system passing through the state
brought light to moderate rainfall and some thundershowers in the second week.
The remainder of the month was mostly warm and sunny with occasional light
showers. Papaya ringspot virus continued to devastate some orchards, lowering
yields and increasing tree losses.

Area devoted to producing papayas totaled 3,765 acres, 4 percent more than April
but down slightly from a year ago. Harvested area, totaling 2,340 acres, was
1 percent higher than last month but 10 percent lower than last May.

Grapefruit: The June 1 forecast of the 1995-96 U.S. grapefruit crop is

2.76 million tons, up 2 percent from last month but down 5 percent
from last season. Florida’s grapefruit forecast was 52.6 million boxes
(2.23 million tons), 2 percent above last month but 6 percent below last season.
The Florida white seedless grapefruit forecast is 23.2 million boxes
(986,000 tons), 2 percent more than April but 10 percent less than 1994-95. The
colored seedless forecast is 28.3 million boxes (1.20 million tons), an increase
of 2 percent from last month but 1 percent below a year ago. The seedy
grapefruit crop is expected to be 1.05 million boxes (45,000 tons), unchanged
from last month but 19 percent below last year. Movement of Florida's seedless
grapefruit was over 51 million boxes.

The Texas grapefruit forecast, at 4.55 million boxes (182,000 tons), was lowered
1 percent from last month and is down 2 percent from a year ago. California’s
and Arizona's grapefruit forecasts were carried forward from April at

9.00 million boxes (302,000 tons) and 1.20 million boxes (40,000 tons),
respectively.

Tangerines: The 1995-96 U.S. tangerine crop is forecast at a record large

344,000 tons, unchanged from last month's forecast but 25 percent
above last season's crop. The Florida tangerine forecast is 4.50 million boxes
(214,000 tons), unchanged from May's forecast but 27 percent more than 1994-95.
Tangerine harvest is complete for the year. The California and Arizona
forecasts were carried forward from April at 2.50 million boxes (94,000 tons)
and 950,000 boxes (36,000 tons), respectively.

Tangelos: The 1995-96 Florida tangelo crop is forecast at 2.45 million boxes
(110,000 tons), unchanged from last month but down 22 percent from
last year’s production. Harvest is finished for the season.

Temples: The June 1 forecast for the 1995-96 Florida temple production was
2,15 million boxes (97,000 tons), unchanged from last month but
16 percent below last season. Temple harvest is complete.

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board
June 1996 B-7 NASS, USDA


Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States,
1995 and Forecasted June 1, 1996
(Metric Units)

Winter Wheat
Sweet Potatoes 1/
Sugarbeets 1/
Sugarcane for

Sugar and Seed 1/

Hops

1/ 1995 revised.

Crop

Winter Wheat

Sweet Potatoes 1/
Sugarbeets 1/
Sugarcane for
Sugar and Seed 1/
Hops

Maple Syrup

Dried Prunes (CA)

1/ 1995 revised.

Crop Production
June 1996

Hectares
19,718,920 21,046,310 16,589,460 15,356,370
35,370 36,420 33,830
584,620 576,320 573,490
377,290
17,480 17,790

Yield per Hectare and Production, United States,
1995 and Forecasted June 1, 1996
(Metric Units)

Yield per

Production

Metric Tons

2.54 2.43 42,110,900 37,117,940 37,281,510
: 17.30 585,410
: 44,33 25,424,760
: 74.05 27,937,660
2.05 35,770

5,480 7,830

164,200 181,440

Agricultural Statistics Board
A-5 NASS, USDA


including the White and Wabash River basins. On a more localized scale, a

record crest was established on the La Moine River at Ripley, IL (7.8 feet above
flood stage on May 8). Late in the month, renewed rains in Illinois boosted the
Rock River to a record stage near Joslin (6.8 feet above flood stage on May 31).

Across the upper Great Lakes region, surges of Canadian high pressure limited
monthly rainfall to less than half of normal in locations such as Green Bay, WI
and Alpena, MI. Around mid-month and again at month's end, cool air coursed
into the Northeast, resulting in frost. On May 14, Parkersburg, WV logged a May
record-tying low of 29 degrees F. Two days earlier, 5.6 inches of snow
blanketed Caribou, ME. In Michigan, temperatures dipped to the freezing mark as
far south as Jackson on May 30. Farther west, widespread freezes covered the
interior Northwest in early May. On May 4, lows in Oregon included 15 degrees F
in Burns and a May record-tying 28 degrees F in Medford.

Monthly temperatures averaged above normal across most of Alaska and Hawaii.
Precipitation was below normal in both States except over western Alaska. In
Kodiak, AK, the average temperature of 47.5 degrees F was their second-highest
May value, while the monthly rainfall of 1.62 inches was their fourth-lowest
total.

General Crop Comments: The month of May started with rainy weather in the

Midwest that saturated fields and slowed planting
progress. Frequent spring storms brought excessive moisture and cool weather to
the middle Mississippi and Ohio Valleys and caused flooding in low-lying areas
that required some replanting. Soil moisture was mostly surplus to adequate in
the Ohio Valley. The downpours during the first week of May limited the average
number of days suitable for fieldwork in the Corn Belt to 1 day or less.
Persistent wet weather and low soil temperatures across the Midwest and Northern
States hampered fieldwork, caused poor germination, and slowed the development
of emerged crops. In the central Great Plains, rain improved crop prospects and
aided germination of newly planted row crops. Wet weather in the Northern
Plains left spring wheat planting 30 points below the 5-year average. In the
Southwest, pastures and stock tanks dried up and fires destroyed some grazing
areas. Previous dary conditions in the central Great Plains left wheat condition
evenly split between poor and fair at the start of May. Dry soil conditions in
the Southeast caused some producers to put off planting until sufficient
moisture was received.

The middle of May brought widespread thunderstorms over the middle Mississippi
and Ohio Valleys that further delayed planting. The heavy rain flooded fields
near waterways and caused soil erosion. The persistent chilly, wet weather
slowed crop emergence and development. Continued damp soils and low soil
temperatures in the Midwest caused some fields to be replanted. Warm weather
across the Southeast allowed germination and fieldwork to advance rapidly.
Across the Southwest, continued hot, dry weather raised ranchers’ concerns as
pasture conditions declined and suitable grazing became limited. By mid-month,
the winter wheat crop condition remained mostly fair to poor, with continued
reports of marginal wheat fields plowed under and replanted to other crops.
Corn planting reached the halfway mark in mid-May, slightly ahead of the
average.

Later in the month, thunderstorms in the central Corn Belt saturated fields and
brought most planting activity to a standstill. In the Southeast, continued dry
weather allowed planting progress to remain ahead of normal. Prolonged drought
conditions over the Southwest restricted dryland planting progress and limited
grazing availability. Spring wheat planting remained nearly 3 weeks behind
average in North Dakota. Small grain producers in South Dakota debated

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board
June 1996 B-4 NASS, USDA


Reliability of June 1 Winter Wheat Production Forecast

Survey Procedures: Objective yield and farm operator surveys were conducted

between May 24 and June 3 to gather information on expected
yield as of June 1. The objective yield survey was conducted in the 10 States
that accounted for 67 percent of the 1995 production. Farm operators were
interviewed to update previously reported acreage data and seek permission to
randomly locate two sample plots in selected winter wheat fields. The counts
made within each sample plot depended upon the crop's maturity. In early
fields, counts such as number of stalks, heads in late boot, and number of
emerged heads were made to predict the number of heads that would be harvested.
A 5-year historical average head weight is used until the crop matures to the
point that heads can be clipped, threshed, and weighed. The number of heads
times the weight of the heads in a sample plot can then be combined to an
estimate of yield per acre. The 5-year average harvesting loss is subtracted to
obtain a net yield. The plots are revisited each month until the crop reaches
maturity and or harvested on the final visit.

The farm operator survey included a sample of approximately 8,000 winter wheat
Producers representing all major production areas. These producers were
selected from an earlier acreage survey and were asked about the probable winter
wheat yield on their operation. These growers will be surveyed throughout the
growing season to provide indications of average yields as the season
progresses.

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 month and
previous years. Each State Statistical Office submits their analysis of the
current situation to the Agricultural Statistics Board (ASB). The ASB uses the
survey data and the State analyses to prepare the published June 1 forecasts.

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

new forecast will be made each month throughout the growing
season. End-of-season 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.

Reliability: To assist users in evaluating the reliability of the June 1 winter

wheat production forecast, the "Root Mean Square Error," a
statistical measure based on past performance, is computed. This is done by
expressing the deviation between the June 1 production forecast and the final
estimate as a percentage of the final estimate, and averaging the squared
percentage deviations for the 1976-1995 20-year period; 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.

The "Root Mean Square Error" for the June 1 winter wheat production forecast is
5.1 percent. This means that chances are 2 out of 3 that the current production
forecast of 1.37 billion bushels will not be above or below the final estimate
by more than 5.1 percent or approximately 70 million bushels. Chances are

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board
June 1996 B-10 NASS, USDA



As of June 2, 47 percent of the Arizona acreage was harvested. California’s
Imperial Valley harvest was active through May and was about 70 percent complete
by June 1. The San Joaquin Valley harvest should wrap up later this month.

Sweet Cherries: Production in California, Oregon, and Washington is forecast
at 105,000 tons, down 21 percent from last year and 40 percent
below 1994.

The sweet cherry crop in California is forecast at 25,000 tons, up 26 percent
from last year's weather-reduced crop, but 52 percent below the 1994 crop of
52,000 tons. A low number of chill hours, caused by an unseasonably warm
winter, reduced production potential. Late season rains received around mid-
May caused fruit splitting and reduced quality. Coastal areas, where

10-15 percent of the crop is produced, were the hardest hit.

Washington expects to produce’ 50,000 tons of sweet cherries in 1996, down

33 percent from the 1995 crop. Unseasonably cold temperatures in February and
March has Washington growers projecting a short 1996 crop. Early blooming areas
were hardest hit by freezing temperatures. However, good size and quality are
expected.

Oregon is forecasting 30,000 tons production, down 21 percent from the 1995
crop. If realized, this will be the smallest cherry crop since 1985. A cold
snap in February and cool, wet weather during pollination limited crop
potential.

Peaches: The 1996 peach crop in California, Georgia, and South Carolina is
forecast at 1.65 billion pounds, down 5 percent from last year and

25 percent below the 1994 crop. Peach production, excluding the California

Clingstone crop, is projected at 648 million pound, 26 percent below last year

and 39 percent below 1994. If expectations are realized, South Carolina and

Georgia would see the smallest peach crops since 1955. As of June 1, growers

projected a 90 to $5 percent crop loss in the two-state area.

The California Freestone crop is forecast at 620 million pounds, up 24 percent
from last year’s weather-reduced crop. Crop harvest is progressing well, with
thinning activities nearly complete. Early varieties account for about half the
crop picked to date.

South Carolina's peach crop, forecast at 20.0 million pounds, is down 91 percent
from last year’s production of 215 million pounds. Late freezes in March and
April nearly wiped out the entire peach crop. Early varieties froze out.
Pockets of late maturing varieties have a few peaches but fruit quality is
questionable.

The first forecast of the Georgia peach crop is 7.50 million pounds, down

95 percent from the 1995 crop. Late freezes severely damaged the crop, which in
1995 yielded 160 million pounds. Some early varieties were totally wiped out
and others were severely damaged. Condition of the peach crop on May 31 showed
91 percent of the crop in very poor condition.

Dried Prunes: California production is forecast at 200,000 tons, 10 percent

more than last year and 4 percent above the 1994 crop. Crop
prospects are good and, if expectations are realized, this would be the largest
crop since 1989. Weather during the critical pollination period was favorable
and growers indicate that they are expecting a better crop than last year,
especially in the Sacramento Valley.

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board
dune 1996 B-6 NASS, USDA


CROP MOISTURE
(SHORT TERM, CROP NEED VS. AVAILABLE WATER IN 5-FT. SOIL PROFILE)

June 1, 1996
nN ' UPDATED WEEKLY
FAVORASLY,
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Crop Moisture

Depicts short term (up to about 4 weeks) abnormal dryness or wetness affecting
agriculture, responds rapidly, can change considerably week to week, and
indicates normal conditions at the beginning and end of the growing season.

Uses...applicable in measuring the short term, week-to-week, status of dryness
or wetness affecting warm season crops and field operations.

Limitations...may not be applicable to germination and shallow rooted crops
which are unable to extract the deep or subsoil moisture from a 5-foot profile,
or for cool season crops growing when temperatures are averaging below about 55
degrees fahrenheit. It is not generally indicative of the long term (months,
years) drought or wet spells which are depicted by the drought severity index.

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board
June 1996 B-1 NASS, USDA



Citrus Fruit Footnotes

1/ The crop year begins with the bloom of the first year shown and ends with
the completion of harvest the following year.

2/ Net lbs. per box: oranges-AZ & CA-75, FL-90, TX-85; grapefruit-AZ & CA-67,
FL-85, TX-80; lemons-76, tangelos, K-Early Citrus & Temples-90;
tangerines-CA & A2-75, FL-95.

3/ Navel and miscellaneous varieties in AZ and CA. Early and mid-season
varieties in FL and TX, including small quantities of tangerines in TX.

4/ Estimates for current year carried forward from earlier forecast.

5/ California Desert and Other Areas Grapefruit forecasts combined with All
Grapefruit beginning in 1995-96.

Bartlett Pears: Total Production by State and Total,
1994-95 and Forecasted June 1, 1996

CA 333,000 247,000 270,000
OR 83,000 70,000 45,000
WA 174,000 180,000 97,000
Total 590,000 497,000 412,000
1/ Revised.
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board

dune 1996 A-10 NASS, USDA


Report Features

The next “Crop Production” report will be released at 8:30 a.m.
July 12, 1996.

ET on

Listed below are the commodity specialists in the Crops Branch of the National
Agricultural Statistics Service to contact for additional informaticn.

Cc. Ray Halley, Chief (202) 720-2127
Field Crops Section
Bill Dowdy, Head (202) 720-3843
Kevin Barnes - Soybeans, Minor Oilseeds, Rice (202) 720-9526
Dan Kerestes - Barley, Corn, Oats (202) 720-7369
Greg Preston - Sugar Crops, Tobacco, Weekly Crop Weather (202) 720-7621
Vaughn Siegenthaler - Rye, Sorghum, Wheat (202) 720-8068
Fruit, Vegetable & Special Crops Section
Stephen Ropel, Head (202) 720-3843
Arvin Budge - Potatoes, Dry Beans, Onions (202) 720-4285
Roger Latham - Cotton (202) 720-5944
Linda McMillan - Nuts, Grapes (202) 720-4215
Dave Mueller - Fresh and Processing Vegetables (202) 720-2157
Barbara Rater - Noncitrus Fruits, Peanuts (202) 720-7688
Blair Smith - Citrus, Tropical Fruits, Maple Syrup (202) 720-5412
Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board
June 1996 B-13 NASS, USDA


Durum Wheat :

and United States,

Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State

1995 and Forecasted June 1, 1996 1/

State

1,000 Acres --
AZ 99 139 86.
cA 68 138 100.
MN 12 30.
MT 265 30.
ND 2,880 27.
sD : 32 28.
us 3,356 30.

1996

1995

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12,927
13,800

8,514
6,800
360
7,950
77,760
896

102,280

1/ Harvested area for U.S. and northern States available in "Acreage" released

June 28, 1996.

published in “Crop Production" released July 12,

Production by Class,
and Forecasted June 1,

United States,
1996 1/

Yield and production for U.S. and northern States to be

1996.

1994-1995

Soft
Red

1994 971,161 434,208 256,574
1995 824,492 449,616 273,203
1996 664,622 400,586 304,653

515,315
475,328

1,000 Bushels

Durum

2,320,981
2,185,539

96,747
102,280

46,976
60,620

1/ Wheat class estimates are based on varietal acreage survey data available

for all wheat producing States.

Unless unusual situations dictate,

the

previous end-of-season class percentages are used throughout the forecast

season.

Crop Production
June 1996

Agricultural Statistics Board
NASS, USDA


Winter Wheat: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State
and United States, 1995 and Forecasted June 1, 1996

Area Harvested Production

1995 : 1996 : 1995 1995 2 1996

1,000 Acres

AL : 80 8036.

0) 39.0 39.0 2,880 3,120
AZ 1/ 23 18 80.0 95.0 95.0 1,840 1,710
AR : 1,000 1,200 47.0 47.0 48.0 47,000 57,600
CA : 425 600 61.0 80.0 75.0 25,925 45,000
co : 2,700 2,300 38.0 31.0 30.0 102,600 69,000
DE l/s: 68 78 64.0 65.0 65.0 4,352 5,070
FL1/ os: 12 10 32.0 35.0 35.0 384 350
GA : 300 350 38.0 44.0 45.0 11,400 15,750
ID : 770 850 76.0 80.0 80.0 58,520 68,000
IL : 1,390 900 49.0 41.0 41.0 68,110 36,900
IN : 660 600 60.0 47.0 47.0 39,600 28,200
IAl/ oo: 35 50 35.0 40.0 40.0 1,225 2,000
KS : 121,000 8,300 26.0 22.0 22.0 286,000 182,600
KY : 460 450 53.0 48.0 50.0 24,380 22,500
LAl/: 80 110 36.0 34.0 34.0 2,880 3,740
MD 1/ : 225 243 64.0 60.0 60.0 14,400 14,580
MI 3 620 660 60.0 50.0 43.0 37,200 28,380
MN 1s: 33 32 33.0 35.0 35.0 1,089 1,120
MS : 165 210 38.0 40.0 41.0 6,270 8,610
MO : 1,230 1,150 39.0 35.0 35.0 47,970 40,250
MT : 1,370 2,100 40.0 40.0 40.0 54,800 84,000
NE : 2,100 1,950 41.0 31.0 31.0 86,100 60,450
Ns: 4 7 100.0 100.0 100.0 400 700
NI 1s: 32 37 57.0 47.0 47.0 1,824 1,739
NM 1/— : 150 140 22.0 33.0 33.0 3,300 4,620
NY 1/ : 125 150 55.0 52.0 52.0 6,875 7,800
NC : 640 590 44.0 47.0 47.0 28,160 27,730
ND 1/ : 34 55 27.0 32.0 32.0 918 1,760
OH : 1,210 1,270 61.0 51.0 50.0 73,810 63,500
OK : 5,200 4,500 21.0 19.0 19.0 109,200 85,500
OR : 825 860 70.0 74.0 73.0 57,750 62,780
PA1/ oo: 185 190 55.0 54.0 54.0 10,175 10,260
sc : 280 260 32.0 45.0 45.0 8,960 11,700
sD : 1,520 1,550 37.0 30.0 30.0 56,240 46,500
‘TN : 340 400 47.0 42.0 44.0 15,980 17,600
TX : 2,800 2,600 27.0 22.0 24.0 75,600 62,400
uray: 140 155 50.0 40.0 40.0 7,000 6,200
VAl/  : 275 255 64.0 52.0 52.0 17,600 13,260
WA : 2,150 2,350 62.0 62.0 66.0 133,300 155,100
wis: 12 11 52.0 52.0 52.0 624 572
WIi/: 135 115 58.0 50.0 50.0 7,830 5,750
wis: 190 210 36.0 26.0 26.0 6,840 5,460
us 37,946 37.7 35.9 36.1 1,547,311 1,369,861

1/ Estimates for current year carried forward from earlier forecast.

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board
June 1996 A-6 NASS, USDA


DROUGHT SEVERITY
(LONG TERM PALMER)
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Drought Severity
Drought severity index (Palmer): Depicts prolonged (months, years) abnormal

dryness or wetness; responds slowly; changes little from week to week; and
reflects long term moisture runoff, recharge, and deep percolation, as well as
evaportranspiration.

Uses,..applicable in measuring disruptive effects of prolonged dryness or
wetness on water sensitive economies; designating disaster areas of drought or
wetness and reflecting the general long-term status of water supplies in
aquifers, reservoirs, and streams.

Limitations...is not generally indicative of short-term (few weeks) status of

drought or wetness such as frequently affects crops and field operations (this
is indicated by the crop moisture index).

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board
dune 1996 B-2 NASS, USDA


Citrus Fruits: Utilized Production by Crop, State, and United States,
1994-95 and Forecasted June 1, 1996 1/
Utilized Production 7 Utilized Production
3 Boxes Ton Equivalent
Crop and State Brett nnn rn rn nnn nnn en nn nnn nnn eer rene

Oranges
Early Mid & :
Navel 3/ 3
AZ 4/ : 700 400 700 26 1s 26
CA 4/ : 36,600 35,000 40,000 1,372 1,313 1,500
FL + 107,300 119,700 121,200 4,829 5,387 5,454
TX : 480 950 830 21 40 35
us : 145,080 156,050 162,730 6,248 6,755 7,015
Valencia 2
AZ 4/ : 1,200 650 900 4s 24 34
CA 4/ : 27,000 26,000 28,000 1,013 976 1,050
FL : 67,100 85,700 81,000 3,020 3,857 3,645
TX 7 70 105 110 3 4 5
us + 95,370 112,455 110,010 4,081 4,861 4,734
All 5
AZ 4/ : 1,900 1,050 1,600 71 39 60
CA 4/ : 63,600 61,000 68,000 2,385 2,289 2,550
FL : 174,400 205,400 202,200 7,849 9,244 9,099
TX : 550 1,055 940 24 44 40
US : 240,450 268,505 272,740 10,329 11,616 11,749
Temples :
FL : 2,250 2,550 2,150 101 114 97
Grapefruit :
White Seedless 3
FL : 24,500 25,700 23,200 1,042 1,092 986
Colored Seedless :
FL = 25,500 28,700 28,300 1,084 1,220 1,203
Other :
FL 3 1,050 1,300 1,050 45 55 45
All 2
AZ 4/ : 1,750 1,400 1,200 59 47 40
CA 4/ 5/ 3
Desert 3 3,400 3,300 114 111
Other Areas : 5,900 6,000 197 201
Total : 9,300 9,300 9,000 311 312 302
FL : 51,050 55,700 52,550 2,171 2,367 2,234
TX : 3,000 4,650 4,550 120 186 182
us > 65,100 71,050 67,300 2,661 2,912 2,758
Tangerines :
AZ 4/ : 1,000 650 950 37 25 36
CA 4/ 3 2,300 2,200 2,500 86 82 94
FL : 4,100 3,550 4,500 195 168 214
us 3 7,400 6,400 7,950 318 275 344
Lemons 4/ 3
AZ : 5,200 3,600 5,000 197 137 190
CA : 20,700 20,500 21,000 787 779 798
us : 25,900 24,100 26,000 984 916 988
Tangelos 3
FL 3 3,350 3,150 2,450 150 142 110
K-Early Citrus :
FL z 210 120 160 9 5 7
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Florida Citrus: Most of Florida's citrus groves were in very good condition in
May. Rainfall was just about average for the month; however,
most of the rain arrived on just a few days. There was general widespread use
of low volume irrigation to maintain good tree condition during the all
important fruit set period. Most trees completed shedding unwanted little green
fruit they cannot carry for next season. There was an abundance of new growth on
well cared for trees. Caretakers were very active cutting cover crops, post
bloom nutritional spraying, and removing dead trees. Utilization of all oranges
through May was almost 196 million boxes. Harvest of Valencia oranges was
very active during May with movement at about 7 million boxes per week. Most of
the orange utilization went to processors. Valencia harvest totaled about
74.5 million boxes, including other use. Movement of all seedless grapefruit
slowed considerably as supplies were limited in all areas. About 51 million
boxes of all seedless grapefruit were used, including a little more than
23.1 million boxes of white seedless and about 28 million boxes of colored
seedless grapefruit. Harvest of all other varieties was complete.

California Fruits and Nuts: Mowing, discing, fertilizing, irrigating, thinning,

and spraying continued in orchards and vineyards
during May. Cherry and strawberry harvests were hampered by mid-month rains in
the San Joaquin Valley. The extent of crop damage is unknown at this time.
Early varieties of nectarines, freestone peaches, plums, and apricots were
harvested in the San Joaquin Valley. Grapes were in bloom and were treated for
mildew and nematodes. Table grape harvest began mid-month in the Coachella
Valley. Pecans, kiwifruit, pomegranates, and pistachios were in bloom. Walnuts
were irrigated, fertilized, and sprayed for codling moth and blight. Apples
were thinned. Olive bloom was nearly complete in the southern San Joaquin
Valley by month's end.

California Citrus: Grapefruit picking in the central valley gathered momentum
during May with very good to excellent quality. Lemon

harvest was active primarily in the south coast area. Some sunburn damage was
reported but fruit quality improved. The predominate colors were light and dark
green. Navel orange picking was complete for the season. The Valencia orange
harvest made progress in May with approximately one-third of the crop picked by
the end of the month. Fruit growth was below average, resulting in smaller than
expected sizes. Puff and crease caused concern among growers.

Bartlett Pears: Production in California, Washington, and Oregon is forecast at
412,000 tons, down 17 percent from last year and 30 percent
less than 1994,

California's expected production of 270,000 tons is 9 percent more than 1995.
The crop is in good condition and sizing well. Washington's expected production
of 97,000 tons is down 46 percent from last year. The crop is three weeks
behind normal development and is expected to be one-to-two sizes smaller than
normal. Freeze damage has caused a heavier-than-normal June drop. The Oregon
production forecast of 45,000 tons is down 36 percent from the 1995 crop. Cold
weather in late winter and poor pollination conditions combined to make Oregon's
Bartlett pear crop prospects the smallest since 1984.

Hops: Acreage strung for harvest in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho is forecast

at 43,958 acres, up 2 percent from a year ago and 4 percent above 1994.
In Washington, cool, wet spring weather prompted growers to boost spray
schedules for mildew. Recently, warmer temperatures have improved growing
conditions. In Oregon, crop development is running behind normal due to
unseasonably cool weather and mildew problems.

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_ Crop
Production

Released June 12, 1996, 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 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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1-800-727-9540 or E-mail: NASS@NASS.USDA.GOV. Forecasts refer to June 1, 1996.

Winter Wheat Up Fractionally

Winter wheat production is forecast at 1.37 billion bushels. This is up
slightly from May 1, but down 11 percent from 1995. Based on June 1 conditions,
the U.S. yield is forecast at 36.1 bushels per acre, up 0.2 bushels per acre
from the last forecast, but 1.6 bushels per acre less than last year. Grain area
totals 37.9 million acres, unchanged from May 1.

Total Hard Red and Soft Red production are up fractionally from last month.
White Winter production is up 1 percent from May 1 due to increased expected
yields in Washington offsetting declines elsewhere.

Orange Production Up Slightly

All orange production is forecast at 11.7 million tons, up less than one percent
from last month and 1 percent above last season. This year’s crop is the second
largest on record. Florida's forecast is 202.2 million boxes (9.10 million
tons), up less than one percent from May’s forecast but down 2 percent from last
season. The Valencia forecast increased to 81.0 million boxes (3.65 million
tons), down 5 percent from a year ago. Early and mid-season varieties remained
at 121.2 million boxes (5.45 million tons), a record high. California's orange
production is carried forward from April. It remains at 68.0 million boxes
(2.55 million tons), 11 percent above last season. Early, mid-season, and Navel
varieties are expected to produce 40.0 million boxes (1.50 million tons),

14 percent more than last season. Valencia production is forecast at

28.0 million boxes (1.05 million tons), 8 percent more than 1994-95.

Cr Pr 2-2 (6-96)


Hops: Area Harvested, by Variety, State, and United States,
1994-95 and Forecasted June 1, 1996

State Area Harvested : Strung for Harvest
and
Variety
ID 3
Banner 5 138 * 77
Chinook 3 351 341 334
Cluster 2 821 826 808
Eroica * * 105
Galena 616 608 602
Mt. Hood * * 20
Nugget * * 37
Willamette * * 190
Other Varieties 2,111 2,152 1,785
Total 4,037 3,927 3,958
OR
Chinook 60 *
Fuggle 470 547 481
Galena 2 80 * *
Mt. Hood 5 265 287 238
Nugget 2,450 3,025 3,101
Perle 7 175 154 181
Tettnang 3 655 976 796
Willamette 3,570 3,260 3,259
Other Varieties 335 332 430
Total 8,000 8,641 8,486
WA
Aquila : * *
Banner 2 * * *
Cascade 3 1,334 1,128 1,043
Chinook 2 2,305 2,277 2,233
Cluster : 5,308 5,143 4,714
Eroica : 446 443 183
Galena 3 8,252 8,358 7,975
Golding : 91
Liberty : 119 138 94
Mt. Hood : 1,805 1,115 953
Northern Brewer : 57 58 *
Nugget : 4,541 5,149 5,546
Olympic : 225 160 126
Perle : 382 248 233
Tettnang : 2,160 2,278 2,011
Willamette : 2,776 2,797 3,512
Other Varieties : 665 1,329 2,800
Total 3 30,375 30,621 31,514
us 42,412 43,189 43,958

* Included in Other Varieties to avoid disclosure of individual operations.

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Miscellaneous Fruits: Total Production by Crop and State,
1994-95 and Forecasted June 1, 1996

Total Production

Prunes (Dried Basis) 1/

cA : 193,000 181,000 200,000
Apricots : 145,000 52,000 70,000
CA :

1/ 1995 - Revised.

Papayas: Area and Fresh Production, by Month, Hawaii, 1995-96

-- 1,000 Pounds --

Apr 3,740 3,610 2,535 2,320 3,065 2,700
May 3,770 3,765 2,595 2,340 2,935 3,140
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Sweet Cherries: Total Production by State and Total,
1994-95 and Forecasted June 1, 1996

1994 1995 1996 1/
Tons
cA : 52,000 19,800 25,000
oR : 42,000 38,000 30,000
WA : 82,000 75,000 50,000
Total : 176,000 132,800 105,000

1/ The first production forecast for sweet cherries in ID, MI, MT, NY, PA, and
UT and tart cherries in CO, MI, NY, OR, PA, UT, and WI will be published on
June 27, 1996.

Peaches: Total Production by Crop, State and United States,
1994-95 and Forecasted June 1, 1996

Total Production

Million Pounds

CA - Freestone 3 634.0 502.0 620.0
GA 2 175.0 160.0 7.5
sc 2 250.0 215.0 20.0
Total Above : 1,059.0 877.0 647.5
CA - Clingstone 2/ : 1,130.0 865.0 1,000.0
Total : 2,189.0 1,742.0 1,647.5

1/_ Revised.
2/ CA Clingstone is over-the-scale tonnage and includes culls and cannery

diversions.

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switching to later~season crops. Towards the end of May, rainy weather over the
eastern Corn Belt slowed corn planting Corn planting progress in Indiana and
Ohio stalled, leaving both states over 50 percentage points behind normal. Low
soil temperatures slowed corn emergence in the western Corn Belt. Wazm, dry
weather in the Southwest and Southeast spurred cotton development. In the
southern Great Plains, windy weather caused blowing sand, slowing cotton
planting.

The end of May brought cool, wet weather over the Midwest that triggered another
round of flooding, slowed fieldwork, and blocked producers from completing corn
planting. Planting progress for row crop planting remained behind normal. A
storm system at month’s end saturated fields in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa,
reducing the number of days available for fieldwork. The continued wet weather
during May caused crusting, soil erosion, and ponding in low-lying areas.
Substantial replanting of corn was reported across most of the Corn Belt. Late
May rains across the southern Great Plains brought drought relief to non-
irrigated crops, but included hail that damaged some fields. Rainfall over the
Southeast brought an end to recent dryness and improved crop conditions. In the
Southwest, drought conditions persisted, limiting dry-land planting progress and
causing irrigation water shortages. In the central Great Plains, rain improved
winter wheat condition to mostly fair to good. Wet fields in the Northern
States left spring wheat seeding 11 points below the average. Corn planting
neared completion by the end of May for the 17 major producing States, 5 points
behind the average. Unrelenting wet, cool weather over most of the Midwest
slowed corn development for the month. Corn planting in Indiana finished the
month past the halfway mark but was 19 days behind normal. In the Southwest the
uninterrupted dry conditions and heat caused stress in some cotton fields.
Delays in corn planting caused some producers to postpone soybean planting until
they completed corn planting. In the 19 major producing States, soybean
Planting ended May at 45% complete, 18 points behind normal.

Winter Wheat: Area for grain harvest this year is forecast at 37.9 million
acres, unchanged from May 1 and down 7 percent from 1995.

Idaho and Oregon growers are still expecting record yields. Some foot rot and
rust problems have tempered the Oregon yield. Yellowing has occurred in some
north Idaho fields. Forecasted head counts from Washington’s Objective Yield
survey are the highest since 1981. Michigan yield expectations dropped as poor
weather has prevented plow-up and replanting to corn or beans.

Hard Red Winter Objective Yield head counts have improved from last month in
Kansas and Texas, but declined in Oklahoma. Kansas and Texas counts are still
the lowest since 1989; Oklahoma’s is the lowest since 1967. Forecasted head
counts in Colorado and Nebraska are also the lowest since 1989. Montana
forecasted populations are about average. Soaking rains over the Memorial Day
weekend were very beneficial to east central and northeastern Colorado fields.
Ample May rain has caused weed problems in many Kansas stands. The Oklahoma
harvest is about a week ahead of normal. Harvest should reach California’s
Sacramento Valley by mid-month.

Yield increases are expected in several Delta and Southeastern Soft red States.
Early harvested yields have been better than expected in Arkansas and Georgia.

A warmer and drier late May has benefited both Kentucky and Tennessee crops;
disease problems have been minor. South Carolina's crop is ripening fast. Light
scab infestations have been reported in southwest Indiana. Objective Yield head
counts were near average in Missouri, somewhat below average in Ohio, and the
lowest since 1972 in Illinois.

Durum Wheat: Durum production in Arizona and California is forecast at 12.9 and
13.8 million bushels, respectively. The Arizona production is
unchanged from May 1; California’s is up 5 percent because of improved yields.

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9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not exceed
8.8 percent or approximately 121 million bushels. Differences between the June
1 winter wheat production forecast and the final estimate during the past

10 years have averaged 48 million bushels, ranging from 8 million to 77 million
bushels. The June 1 forecast has been below the final estimate 2 times and
above 8 times. This does not imply that the June 1 winter wheat forecast this
year is likely to understate or overstate final production.

Crop Production Agricultural Statistics Board
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June 1996


Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United states,
1995 and Forecasted June 1, 1996
(Domestic Units)

Area Planted

Crop 5 steshaetiaiatelaiahetateianeneneneieneneneaiaal
1995 1996
1,000 Acres

Winter Wheat 48,726 52,006 40,993 37,946
Sweet Potatoes 1/ 87.4 90.0 83.6

Sugarbeets 1/ 1,444.6 1,424.1 1,417.1

Sugarcane for

Sugar and Seed 1/ 932.3

Hops. 3 43.2 44.0

1/ 1995 revised.

Crop Summary: Yield per Acre and Production, United States,
1995 and Forecasted June 1, 1996
(Domestic Units)

Crop and Unit 3

Winter Wheat Bu : 37.7 36.1 1,547,311 1,363,851 1,369,861

Sweet Potatoes 1/ Cwt : 154 12,906
Sugarbeets 1/ Ton : 19.8 28,026
Sugarcane for :
Sugar and Seed 1/ . : 33.0 30,796
Hops 78,852.4
Maple Syrup 1,096 1,567
Dried Prunes (CA) 181.0 200.0
1/ 1995 revised.
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Sweet Potatoes: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production,
by State and United States, 1994-95 1/

Area Planted Area Harvested

1,000 Acres

AL 4.4 4.4 4.2 4.1
CA 8.2 9.6 8.2 9.6
GA 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.4
LA 20.0 22.0 19.0 21.0
MD 2/ 0.3 0.3
MS 6.0 6.2 5.5 5.5
No 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.4
NC 35.0 33.0 34.0 32.0
sc 2.0 2.1 1.9 1.9
TX 5.7 5.6 5.4 5.2
VA 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
us 8

---- 1,000 Cwt ----
AL : 190 165 798 677
CA : 205 200 1,681 1,920
GA 2 150 170 360 408
LA : 160 150 3,040 3,150
MD 2/ : 70 21
MS H 170 150 935 825
NJ : 110 150 154 210
NC : 155 150 5,270 4,800
sc 2 115 95 219 181
TX : 155 125 837 650
VA : 160 170 80 85
us 162 154 13,395 12,906
1/ 1995 Revised.
2/ Estimates discontinued in 1995.
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Maple Syrup: Price by Type of Sales and Size of Container

by State, 1994-95 1/
Type Gallons
and :
State : 1994 : 1995 : 1994 : 1995 : 1994 : 1995 : 1994 : 1995 : 1994 : 1995

Dollars

Retail 3
cT 233.90 35.00 19.60 19.60 10.80 11.10 6.55 6.00 4.10 4.20
ME 232.40 30.20 17.60 16.90 9.75 9.45 5.80 5.45 3.80 3.60
MA 2:32.50 30.10 18.30 17.80 10.70 10.50 6.35 6.40 3.95 4.15
MI 228.70 27.60 16.20 15.60 8.92 8.28 5.48 5.24 3.29 3.14
NH 230.10 31.20 17.60 17.80 10.40 10.40 6.40 6.25 3.70 3.70
NY 730.00 29.10 15.90 15.70 9.00 9.00 5.60 5.60 3.30 3.70
OH 3726.10 26.30 15.10 14.50 8.40 8.50 5.40 5.20 3.40 3.80
PA 325.80 27.90 14.80 15.20 8.60 8.50 5.40 5.10 3.50 3.40
vT 226.90 28.80 15.50 16.90 9.40 10.40 5.90 6.45 3.75 4.20
wi 2:23.00 23.40 13.00 12.40 6.80 7.30 4.20 4.00 2.75 2.90

Wholesale :
cT 2/ 3 17.20 14.80 9.40 8.10 5.50 4.85 3.20 3.60
ME 225.40 25.80 16.20 13.60 7.05 7.05 4.25 4.30 2.55 2.70
MA 225.60 23.50 15.10 14.70 8.40 8.15 4.60 4.75 2.80 2.75
MI 224.90 24.80 14.10 13.00 7.05 7.40 3.96 4.30 2.72 2.46
NH 7.60 7.75 4.45 4.55 2.60 2.75
NY 7.80 7.80 4.40 4.70 2.70 2.60
OH 6.40 6.50 3.80 3.60 2.60 2.70
PA 7.30 7.40 4.40 4.70 2.80 2.90
vT 7.50 7.95 4.50 4.65 2.85 3.10
Wi 6.80 7.50 3.70 4.00 2.50 2.40

Dollars per Pound Dollars per Gallon Equivalent per Gallon

Bulk
CT 2/ 41.10 40.20
ME 1.10 1.50 12.10 16.50 14.30 18.30
MA 1.30 1.22 14.10 13.50 37.80 38.10
MI 1.65 1.63 18.20 18.00 29.30 26.90
NH 1.21 1.29 13.30 14.20 34.80 37.70
NY 1.25 1.15 13.80 12.60 24.50 23.50
OH 1.40 1.30 15.60 14.40 26.00 28.80
PA 1.10 1.10 12.00 12.10 25.90 25.10
vT 1.30 1.46 14.30 16.10 23.90 27.80
wr 1.21 1.29 13.30 14.20 21.00 25.40

1/ Prices are revised
2/ Data not published to avoid disclosure of individual operations.

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June 1996 A-17 NASS, USDA



Crop Summary: Production, United States,

1995 and Forecasted June 1,

1996

Crop Year

Citrus Fruits 1/
Oranges
Grapefruit
Lemons 2/
Tangerines
Temples (FL)
Tangelos (FL)
K-Early Citrus (FL)

Oranges

Grapefruit

Lemons 2/
Tangerines

Temples (FL)
Tangelos (FL)
K-Early Citrus (FL)

1994-95

11,616
2,912
916
275
114
142

10,537,860
2,641,720
830,980
249,480
103,420
128,820
4,540

Utilized Production

1995-96
1,000 Tons

11,704
2,717
988
344

97

110

7

Metric Tons

10,617,690
2,464,820
896,300
312,070
88,000
99,790
6,350

1995-96

11,749
2,758
988
344

97

110

10,658,510
2,502,020
896,300
312,070
88,000
99,790
6,350

1/ Crop year begins with the bloom of the first year and ends with the
completion of harvest the following year.
2/ Estimates for current month carried forward from earlier forecast.

Crop Production
June 1996

Agricultural Statistics Board

NASS, USDA


Sugar Crops, 1995 Revised: Sugarbeet production in 1995 totaled 28.0 million
tons, down 12 percent from 1994. Area harvested

totaled 1.42 million acres, down 1 percent from last year. Yield per acre

averaged 19.8 tons compared with the previous year's average of 22.1 tons.

Sugarcane production for sugar in 1995 totaled 29.2 million tons 1 percent below
last year’s output. The decrease in production was the result of a decline in
harvested acreage. Area harvested totaled 874,700 acres, 1 percent below 1994.
The average yield of 33.3 tons per acre was virtually unchanged from last year.

Sweet Potatoes, 1995 Revised: The final estimate of sweet potato production for
1995 was 12.9 million cwt, 4 percent below 1994
but 17 percent above 1993. The revised estimate was slightly above the
preliminary estimate made in the Annual Crop Production Summary. A larger than
expected California crop more than made up for smaller crops in the southeastern
States. Harvest came from 83,600 acres, up 1 percent from a year earlier and
4 percent above two years ago. The average yield of 154 cwt per acre was 8 cwt
below the record high in 1994, but 16 cwt above 1993.

Maple Syrup: The 1996 U.S. maple syrup production totaled 1.57 million gallons,

up 43 percent from last year. The estimated value of production
is $37.2 million, an increase of 30 percent from 1995. The U.S. estimate
consists of the ten major producing States.

Maple syrup production increased in every state this year and is at the highest
level since 1992. In general, producers experienced favorable weather and
temperatures allowing for the best production run in years. The season started
a few days later than last year and ended over a week later, allowing for
additional days of tapping. Areas of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan
tapped for a week or more longer than last year. Excessive snow cover hampered
production in northern Wisconsin and Michigan but was more than made up for in
southern areas of the two states. Syrup color was slightly darker than last
year in New England and Ohio while the rest of the producing region had lighter
syrup. Sugar content was higher than last year. Increased syrup supplies are
expected to cause lower 1996 prices.

Vermont led the U.S. in production with 550,000 gallons of syrup, 51 percent
more than last season. New York's production increased 65 percent to
343,000 gallons. Maine was the third leading state with production of
167,000 gallons, 3 percent more than 1995.

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Florida frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) yield for the 1995-95 season is
forecast at 1.52 gallons per box at 42.0 degrees Brix, unchanged from last
month. The yield for early and mid-season varieties was final in March at

1.45 gallons per box, up from last year’s 1.44 gallons per box. The Valencia
crop is expected to yield 1.67 gallons per box, up from 1.66 gallons per box
last month and 1.58 gallons per box a year ago. The final 1994-95 yield for all
fruit used in FCOJ was 1.50 gallons per box at 42.0 degrees Brix. The forecast
projects the final yield as reported by the Florida Citrus Processors

Association.

This report was approved on June 12, 1996, by the Secretary of Agriculture and
the National Agricultural Statistics Service's Agricultural Statistics Board.

ha. [eA (on

v Sécretary of Agricultural Statistics Board
Agriculture Chairperson
Dan Glickman Rich Allen

Agricultural Statistics Board

Crop Production
NASS, USDA

June 1996 A-2


Table

Apricots............. wee e nec ceeee eet cee tecce eee AML

Maple Syrup............

Papayas..

Peaches... 2.22... 26 ee eee eee eee etree e eee ees Am 8
Pears, Bartlett.......-.... 0. cece eee ee eee e eee eee eee AMO
Prunes, Dried..............--.0eceeeee errr rrr rrr rrr aA-11

Reliability Statement. .

Sugarcane... 2.2... 6. eee cee eee ee eee eee eee ATL
Sweetpotatoes..........-- cece eee eee eee m sense ecee a-1i5

Wheat, by Cla:

Wheat, Durum.............. See ee eee ener ee see e cece ee Am 7

Wheat, Winter.....-....--.. 2-2 eee eet eee eee eee AM

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Narrative

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NASS,

USDA


Sugarbeets: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, Production,
Price, and Value by State and United States, 1994-95 1/

Area Planted Area Harvested Yield

1,000 Acres -

CA 117.0 141.0 115.0 28.0 28.0
co 42.8 43.2 41.1 21.9 17.4
ID 198.0 201.0 197.0 27.9 24.0
MI 190.0 187.0 188.0 16.2 15.8
MN 426.0 411.0 416.0 20.6 17.7
MT 55.7 54.0 55.5 24.2 21.5
NE 75.9 74.1 72.3 20.3 16.4
ND 207.0 201.5 204.2 21.2 19.2
OH 16.3 16.0 15.3 16.5 15.0
OR 18.4 16.4 17.8 27.8 22.9
TX 20.2 24.5 19.3 20.3 18.2
wy 63.0 61.3 61.5 18.0 20.3
Oth

Sts 3/ 12.2 14.3 12.0 14.1 37.7 34.3
us : 1,475.8 1,444.6 1,443.0 1,417.1 22.1 19.8

--- 1,000 Tons 1,000 Dollars

CA 3,948 3,220 33.50 132,258

co 3 946 715 35.70 33,772

ID 3 5,608 4,728 38.00 213,104

MI 3,029 2,970 37.60 113,890

MN : 8,467 7,363 42.30 358,154

MT : 1,307 1,193 41.90 54,763

NE 1,504 1,186 36.50 54,896

ND 4,272 3,929 40.40 172,589

OH 264 230

OR 456 408 34.80 15,869

TX 497 351 36.80 18,290

wy 1,103 1,249 38.20 42,135

Oth

Sts 5/ 452 484 34.60 24,750

us 31,853 28,026 38.80 1,234,470

except for overwintered spring planted

1/ Relates to year of intended harvest

beets in CA.
2/ Revised.
3/ NM and WA.

4/ Estimates are not available.

U.S. marketing year average price, value of

production, and parity price will be published in "Agricultural Prices",
released July 29, 1996. State estimates will be published in "Crop Values"
to be released January 1997.

5/ Production data relates to NM and WA. Price and value of production data
for OH are included to avoid disclosure of factory data.

Agricultural Statistics Board
NASS, USDA

Crop Production
June 1996



State

Maple Syrup:

Production,
by State and United States,

Price,

Average Price
per Gallon

and Value
1995-96 1/

Value of
Production

1995

1996

---~ Dollars ---

1,000 Gallons

7 10
162 167
29 49
55 88
64 89
208 343
65 90
43 71
365 550
98 110
1,096 1,567

40.
18.
38.
26.
37.
23.
28.
25.
27.
25.

20
30
10
90
70
50
80
10
80
40

34.
18.
28.
25.
28,
25.
23.
24.

40
60
90
90
10
80
70

1,000 Dollars

281
2,965
1,105
1,480
2,413
4,888
1,872
1,079

10,147
2,489

344
3,106
1,416
2,279
2,501
8,849
2,133
1,704

12,375
2,497

37,204

1/ Price and value for 1995 are revised.

preliminary.

Maple Syrup:

Price and value for 1996 are

Percent of Sales by. Type and State,

1994-95

Wholesale and Bulk

State

Retail

Crop Production
June 1996

Agricultural Statistics Board

NASS, USDA