Production 1,000 Lbs. Includes wild hay. Planted Harvested Harv. Planted Harvested Harv. Preliminary estimates 1999.
Planted acres are for all purposes.
Seeding of the crop began near the first of September and by mid-month proceeded ahead of normal for the remainder of the planting season. Dry soils during the fall months slowed emergence and caused stands to be uneven in Southeastern counties. Snowfall in the west during the first few days of the New Year provided some moisture. This is the smallest area since 1972. Totals may not add due to rounding.