Cr Pr 2-2 (8-01) Crop Production National Agricultural Statistics Service USDA Washington, D.C. Released August 10, 2001, 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 7 Percent from 2000 Soybean Production Up 4 Percent Corn production is forecast at 9.27 billion bushels, down 7 percent from last year and 2 percent from 1999. Based on conditions as of August 1, yields are expected to average 133.9 bushels per acre, down 3.2 bushels from last year. If realized, this would be the lowest production since 1997. Yields are mostly lower than 2000 in the central and eastern Corn Belt as well as the southern Plains. Mostly higher yields were reported in the western Corn Belt and Southeast where the corn crop is rebounding from drought conditions last year. Farmers expect to harvest 69.2 million acres of corn for grain, down 100,000 acres from June and 5 percent from 2000. Soybean production is forecast at a record high 2.87 billion bushels, up 4 percent from 2000, and 8 percent from 1999. Based on August 1 conditions, yields are expected to average 38.7 bushels per acre, up 0.6 bushel from 2000. This is the third highest yield behind 38.9 bushels per acre in 1997 and 1998. Yields are mostly higher than last year in the Great Plains, Southeast, and lower Mississippi Valley. However, yields are down in the western Corn Belt and Atlantic Coast States. Area planted, at a record 75.2 million acres, is down slightly from June, but up 1 percent from last year. Acres for harvest, at a record 74.1 million acres, are up 2 percent from the 2000 acreage. All Cotton production is forecast at 20.0 million 480-pound bales, up 16 percent from 2000. The yield is expected to average 670 pounds per harvested acre, up 38 pounds from last year. If realized, this would be the largest production on record. The record production is a combination of the second highest harvested acreage since 1962, coupled with above average yields throughout most of the cotton belt. Nationwide, producers expect to harvest 14.3 million acres, 10 percent above last year. Upland cotton accounts for 14.1 million harvested acres, 9 percent above 2000. American-Pima harvested acreage totaled 234,000 acres, 38 percent more than 2000. Upland cotton production is forecast at 19.4 million 480-pound bales, a 16 percent increase from 2000. Pima cotton production is forecast at 593 thousand 480-pound bales. All wheat production is placed at 1.98 billion bushels, up 1 percent from the July forecast but down 11 percent from 2000. Based on August 1 conditions, the U.S. yield is forecast at 40.2 bushels per acre, up 0.2 bushels from last month. The final Winter wheat production forecast is 1.39 billion bushels. This is up 1 percent from last month, but down 11 percent from 2000. The U.S. yield is forecast at 43.8 bushels per acre, up 0.6 bushels from last month. Hard Red Winter, at 796 million bushels, is up 2 percent from a month ago. White Winter is down for the third consecutive month and totals 204 million bushels. Soft Red Winter is up 1 percent from the last forecast, at 386 million bushels. Durum wheat production is forecast at 91.8 million bushels, down 2 percent from last month and 16 percent below 2000. The U.S. yield is forecast at 30.9 bushels per acre, 0.7 bushels less than last month. There were no changes in acreage intended for harvest. Other Spring wheat production is forecast at 508 million bushels, down 1 percent from last month and 8 percent below 2000. Acreage intended for harvest is unchanged from last month. The U.S. yield is forecast at 34.5 bushels per acre, 0.4 bushels less than July 1. Of the production total, 467 million is Hard Red Spring wheat, down 1 percent from last month. This report was approved on August 10, 2001. Secretary of Agriculture Ann M. Veneman Agricultural Statistics Board Chairperson Frederic A. Vogel Contents Page Apples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Barley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Beans, Dry Edible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Corn for Grain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Cottonseed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Crop Comments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Crop Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Fruits and Nuts Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Ginger Root. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Grapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Hay, Alfalfa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Information Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .48 Oats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Olives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Papayas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Peaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Peanuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Pears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Prunes and Plums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Reliability of Production Data in this Report. . . . . . . 46 Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Rice, by Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Selected Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Sorghum for Grain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Soybeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Sugarbeets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Sugarcane for Sugar and Seed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Tobacco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Weather Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Weather Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Wheat, Durum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Wheat, by Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Wheat, Other Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Wheat, Winter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Selected Crops: Area Planted by State and United States, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : : : State : Corn : Soybeans : Sorghum : Upland :Dry Edible : : : : Cotton : Beans -------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : AL : 200 160 12 610 AZ : 60 13 280 AR : 180 3,000 160 1,170 CA : 520 11 620 *92.0 CO : 1,200 330 115.0 CT : 33 DE : 170 210 2 FL : 78 15 *125 GA : 280 170 60 *1,500 ID : 175 75.0 IL : 10,900 11,000 90 IN : 5,900 5,800 IA : *11,800 11,000 KS : 3,300 3,000 4,000 44 15.0 KY : 1,280 1,260 11 LA : 280 700 240 910 ME : 26 MD : 510 520 9 MA : 22 MI : 2,200 2,200 *215.0 MN : 6,900 7,200 120.0 MS : 400 1,300 95 1,700 MO : 2,700 *5,000 240 400 MT : 60 30.0 NE : 8,200 4,900 550 155.0 NV : 3 NH : 15 NJ : 80 105 NM : 150 210 75 NY : 1,100 140 *23.0 NC : 710 1,350 19 1,060 ND : 800 2,300 470.0 OH : 3,400 4,700 OK : 270 400 500 250 OR : 60 *9.0 PA : 1,500 430 11 RI : 2 SC : 280 460 8 300 SD : 3,800 4,300 240 11.0 TN : 630 1,080 30 610 TX : 1,600 280 *3,200 6,200 28.0 UT : 60 6.1 VT : 90 VA : 430 520 6 105 WA : 115 *35.0 WV : 55 16 WI : 3,400 1,700 *6.8 WY : 85 26.0 : US : *76,009 *75,216 *10,047 *15,959 *1,431.9 -------------------------------------------------------------------- * Updated from the June 2001 "Acreage" report. Corn for Grain: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -- 1,000 Acres -- --- Bushels --- ------- 1,000 Bushels ------- : AL : 165 170 65.0 110.0 20,600 10,725 18,700 AR : 175 175 130.0 133.0 13,000 22,750 23,275 CA : 235 185 170.0 175.0 31,450 39,950 32,375 CO : 1,180 1,090 127.0 133.0 159,040 149,860 144,970 DE : 156 162 162.0 142.0 13,706 25,272 23,004 GA : 300 220 107.0 120.0 30,900 32,100 26,400 IL : 11,050 10,750 151.0 146.0 1,491,000 1,668,550 1,569,500 IN : 5,550 5,750 147.0 147.0 748,440 815,850 845,250 IA : 12,000 11,500 145.0 141.0 1,758,200 1,740,000 1,621,500 KS : 3,200 3,100 130.0 127.0 420,180 416,000 393,700 KY : 1,230 1,180 130.0 126.0 123,900 159,900 148,680 LA : 370 270 116.0 124.0 39,930 42,920 33,480 MD : 405 430 155.0 135.0 33,480 62,775 58,050 MI : 1,970 1,950 124.0 111.0 253,500 244,280 216,450 MN : 6,600 6,200 145.0 131.0 990,000 957,000 812,200 MS : 385 370 100.0 120.0 36,270 38,500 44,400 MO : 2,770 2,570 143.0 132.0 247,350 396,110 339,240 NE : 8,050 7,900 126.0 136.0 1,153,700 1,014,300 1,074,400 NJ : 75 68 134.0 120.0 2,220 10,050 8,160 NM : 73 62 160.0 170.0 14,940 11,680 10,540 NY : 480 540 98.0 105.0 59,590 47,040 56,700 NC : 650 620 116.0 110.0 51,200 75,400 68,200 ND : 930 660 112.0 112.0 76,635 104,160 73,920 OH : 3,300 3,150 147.0 138.0 403,200 485,100 434,700 OK : 270 230 140.0 130.0 40,600 37,800 29,900 PA : 1,080 1,040 127.0 108.0 61,600 137,160 112,320 SC : 280 260 65.0 95.0 19,250 18,200 24,700 SD : 3,850 3,400 112.0 120.0 367,250 431,200 408,000 TN : 590 570 114.0 122.0 58,140 67,260 69,540 TX : 1,900 1,420 124.0 105.0 228,330 235,600 149,100 VA : 330 270 146.0 108.0 21,840 48,180 29,160 WA : 100 65 185.0 175.0 18,000 18,500 11,375 WI : 2,750 2,600 132.0 122.0 407,550 363,000 317,200 : Oth : Sts 1/ : 283 264 145.5 141.3 35,621 41,186 37,308 : US : 72,732 69,191 137.1 133.9 9,430,612 9,968,358 9,266,397 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States include AZ, FL, ID, MT, OR, UT, WV, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Crop Production 2001 Summary". Sorghum for Grain: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State :---------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres -- Bushels -- ------- 1,000 Bushels ------ : AR : 140 150 71.0 78.0 9,750 9,940 11,700 CO : 210 300 31.0 42.0 8,610 6,510 12,600 IL : 85 87 95.0 99.0 9,215 8,075 8,613 KS : 3,200 3,750 59.0 67.0 258,400 188,800 251,250 LA : 215 235 83.0 83.0 19,270 17,845 19,505 MO : 270 230 92.0 89.0 22,010 24,840 20,470 NE : 500 450 70.0 85.0 42,770 35,000 38,250 NM : 65 180 25.0 30.0 7,425 1,625 5,400 OK : 360 420 38.0 42.0 18,000 13,680 17,640 SD : 120 155 49.0 65.0 4,640 5,880 10,075 TX : 2,350 2,600 61.0 51.0 185,850 143,350 132,600 : Oth : Sts 1/ 2/: 208 220 69.8 72.9 9,226 14,525 16,035 : US : 7,723 8,777 60.9 62.0 595,166 470,070 544,138 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ For 1999, Other States include AL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, and TN. 2/ For 2000 and 2001, Other States include AZ, AL, CA, DE, GA, KY, MD, MS, NC, PA, SC, TN, and VA. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Crop Production 2001 Summary". Oats: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production :--------------------------------------------------------------------- State : : : : 2001 : : : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 :-------------------: 2000 : 2001 : : : : Jul 1 : Aug 1 : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres ------- Bushels ------- 1,000 Bushels : CA : 25 25 75.0 70.0 70.0 1,875 1,750 ID : 15 30 70.0 68.0 68.0 1,050 2,040 IL : 55 45 73.0 72.0 79.0 4,015 3,555 IA : 180 150 67.0 63.0 68.0 12,060 10,200 KS : 50 45 44.0 55.0 55.0 2,200 2,475 MI : 75 55 64.0 68.0 68.0 4,800 3,740 MN : 310 230 72.0 62.0 62.0 22,320 14,260 MT : 50 65 52.0 51.0 51.0 2,600 3,315 NE : 45 65 42.0 51.0 55.0 1,890 3,575 NY : 60 75 65.0 71.0 71.0 3,900 5,325 ND : 315 315 63.0 56.0 60.0 19,845 18,900 OH : 90 90 76.0 71.0 83.0 6,840 7,470 OR : 25 25 98.0 90.0 82.0 2,450 2,050 PA : 145 125 57.0 57.0 57.0 8,265 7,125 SD : 220 225 61.0 63.0 63.0 13,420 14,175 TX : 100 160 43.0 44.0 44.0 4,300 7,040 WI : 280 205 68.0 61.0 61.0 19,040 12,505 : Oth Sts 1/: 284 256 64.5 62.9 62.3 18,325 15,945 : US : 2,324 2,186 64.2 60.5 62.0 149,195 135,445 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States include CO, GA, IN, ME, MO, NC, OK, SC, UT, WA, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2001 Summary". Barley: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production :--------------------------------------------------------------------- State : : : : 2001 : : : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 :-------------------: 2000 : 2001 : : : : Jul 1 : Aug 1 : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres -------- Bushels -------- 1,000 Bushels : AZ : 36 43 114.0 100.0 100.0 4,104 4,300 CA : 85 110 68.0 67.0 67.0 5,780 7,370 CO : 105 95 115.0 110.0 105.0 12,075 9,975 DE : 28 27 81.0 74.0 74.0 2,268 1,998 ID : 730 660 76.0 76.0 78.0 55,480 51,480 MD : 50 50 82.0 69.0 72.0 4,100 3,600 MN : 240 160 64.0 53.0 53.0 15,360 8,480 MT : 950 850 40.0 41.0 41.0 38,000 34,850 ND : 1,770 1,500 55.0 54.0 54.0 97,350 81,000 OR : 140 100 60.0 55.0 58.0 8,400 5,800 PA : 75 75 71.0 65.0 67.0 5,325 5,025 SD : 105 80 55.0 43.0 49.0 5,775 3,920 UT : 78 70 70.0 65.0 65.0 5,460 4,550 VA : 65 45 89.0 80.0 80.0 5,785 3,600 WA : 490 420 70.0 57.0 57.0 34,300 23,940 WY : 95 90 83.0 84.0 85.0 7,885 7,650 : Oth : Sts 1/ : 159 139 65.5 57.5 57.5 10,418 7,999 : US : 5,201 4,514 61.1 58.4 58.8 317,865 265,537 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States include KS, KY, ME, MI, NE, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, and WI. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2001 Summary". Winter Wheat: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production :------------------------------------------------------------------------ State : : : : 2001 : : : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 :-------------------: 2000 : 2001 : : : : Jul 1 : Aug 1 : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres ------- Bushels ------- --- 1,000 Bushels --- : AR : 1,100 970 54.0 48.0 48.0 59,400 46,560 CA : 350 380 70.0 70.0 70.0 24,500 26,600 CO : 2,350 2,050 29.0 35.0 34.0 68,150 69,700 DE : 63 58 66.0 60.0 62.0 4,158 3,596 GA : 200 220 54.0 53.0 53.0 10,800 11,660 ID : 730 710 90.0 77.0 77.0 65,700 54,670 IL : 920 710 57.0 60.0 61.0 52,440 43,310 IN : 510 380 69.0 66.0 66.0 35,190 25,080 KS : 9,400 8,400 37.0 39.0 41.0 347,800 344,400 KY : 420 340 57.0 62.0 65.0 23,940 22,100 MD : 200 180 63.0 59.0 62.0 12,600 11,160 MI : 500 550 72.0 68.0 66.0 36,000 36,300 MS : 235 185 55.0 50.0 50.0 12,925 9,250 MO : 950 760 52.0 54.0 54.0 49,400 41,040 MT : 1,350 950 33.0 24.0 20.0 44,550 19,000 NE : 1,650 1,700 36.0 39.0 39.0 59,400 66,300 NY : 140 120 53.0 55.0 53.0 7,420 6,360 NC : 550 500 50.0 36.0 36.0 27,500 18,000 OH : 1,110 900 72.0 63.0 67.0 79,920 60,300 OK : 4,200 3,800 34.0 32.0 33.0 142,800 125,400 OR : 730 700 62.0 47.0 47.0 45,260 32,900 PA : 195 160 53.0 51.0 50.0 10,335 8,000 SC : 185 220 49.0 43.0 43.0 9,065 9,460 SD : 1,280 370 42.0 34.0 35.0 53,760 12,950 TN : 380 330 55.0 56.0 56.0 20,900 18,480 TX : 2,200 3,000 30.0 34.0 34.0 66,000 102,000 VA : 205 175 63.0 57.0 57.0 12,915 9,975 WA : 1,800 1,750 73.0 61.0 61.0 131,400 106,750 WY : 170 150 24.0 27.0 25.0 4,080 3,750 : Oth : Sts 1/: 949 939 46.8 43.1 42.6 44,425 39,997 : US : 35,022 31,657 44.6 43.2 43.8 1,562,733 1,385,048 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States include AL, AZ, FL, IA, LA, MN, NV, NJ, NM, ND, UT, WV, and WI. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2001 Summary". Durum Wheat: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production :------------------------------------------------------------------------ State : : : : 2001 : : : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 :-------------------: 2000 : 2001 : : : : Jul 1 : Aug 1 : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres -------- Bushels -------- 1,000 Bushels : AZ : 85 87 95.0 91.0 91.0 8,075 7,917 CA : 97 81 100.0 102.0 102.0 9,700 8,262 MT : 470 530 28.0 27.0 27.0 13,160 14,310 ND : 2,900 2,250 27.0 28.0 27.0 78,300 60,750 : Oth : Sts 1/: 20 27 28.5 21.9 21.9 570 590 : US : 3,572 2,975 30.7 31.6 30.9 109,805 91,829 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States include MN and SD. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2001 Summary". Other Spring Wheat: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production :------------------------------------------------------------------------ State : : : : 2001 : : : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 :-------------------: 2000 : 2001 : : : : Jul 1 : Aug 1 : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres ------- Bushels ------- -- 1,000 Bushels -- : ID : 570 500 75.0 68.0 68.0 42,750 34,000 MN : 1,950 1,850 49.0 43.0 43.0 95,550 79,550 MT : 3,100 3,250 25.0 23.0 23.0 77,500 74,750 ND : 6,400 6,600 36.0 35.0 34.0 230,400 224,400 OR : 125 134 46.0 34.0 32.0 5,750 4,288 SD : 1,580 1,650 38.0 36.0 36.0 60,040 59,400 WA : 620 630 54.0 40.0 42.0 33,480 26,460 : Oth : Sts 1/: 89 85 61.0 60.3 57.1 5,432 4,850 : US : 14,434 14,699 38.2 34.9 34.5 550,902 507,698 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States include CO, NV, UT, WI, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2001 Summary." Wheat: Production by Class, United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Winter : Spring : :-------------------------------------------------------------: Year : Hard : Soft : : Hard : : : Total : Red : Red : White : Red : White : Durum : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Bushels : 1999 :1,050,747 454,261 191,572 447,908 55,200 99,322 2,299,010 2000 : 843,664 470,866 248,203 498,485 52,417 109,805 2,223,440 2001 : 795,720 385,752 203,576 466,979 40,719 91,829 1,984,575 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Wheat class estimates are based on varietal acreage survey data. The previous end-of-season class percentages are used throughout the forecast season. Washington wheat variety survey indicates winter wheat is 92 percent white and 67 percent of the spring wheat is white. Peanuts: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State:------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : --- 1,000 Acres -- ---- Pounds --- -------- 1,000 Pounds -------- : AL : 182.0 189.0 1,490 2,400 448,050 271,180 453,600 FL : 86.0 87.0 2,485 2,800 260,380 213,710 243,600 GA : 492.0 477.0 2,700 2,800 1,400,800 1,328,400 1,335,600 NM : 26.0 24.0 2,115 2,400 61,600 54,990 57,600 NC : 123.0 123.0 2,750 2,850 298,840 338,250 350,550 OK : 67.0 80.0 1,800 2,200 189,600 120,600 176,000 SC : 10.0 10.5 2,950 3,000 25,300 29,500 31,500 TX : 275.0 330.0 2,540 2,400 926,800 698,500 792,000 VA : 75.0 75.0 2,805 2,900 218,120 210,375 217,500 : US : 1,336.0 1,395.5 2,444 2,621 3,829,490 3,265,505 3,657,950 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Estimates comprised of quota and non-quota peanuts. Rice: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State:------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres ---- Pounds --- --------- 1,000 Cwt -------- : AR : 1,410 1,520 6,110 6,050 95,054 86,112 91,960 CA : 548 471 7,940 7,850 36,690 43,521 36,974 LA : 480 575 5,080 5,100 30,825 24,402 29,325 MS : 218 238 5,900 6,000 18,250 12,862 14,280 MO : 169 205 5,700 5,750 9,936 9,633 11,788 TX : 214 214 6,700 6,500 15,272 14,342 13,910 : US : 3,039 3,223 6,281 6,151 206,027 190,872 198,237 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rice: Production by Class, United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : : Year : Long Grain : Medium Grain : Short Grain : All : : : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Cwt : 1999 : 151,863 50,540 3,624 206,027 2000 : 128,756 59,514 2,602 190,872 2001 1/ : 152,919 43,519 1,799 198,237 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Indicated August 1, 2001, rice class estimates are based on a 5-year average of class percentages. The class percentages are adjusted as data become available through the growing season. Soybeans for Beans: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres --- Bushels -- ------- 1,000 Bushels ------- : AL : 160 150 18.0 28.0 3,200 2,880 4,200 AR : 3,200 2,950 26.0 30.0 92,400 83,200 88,500 DE : 213 206 43.0 35.0 5,427 9,159 7,210 GA : 160 160 24.0 26.0 3,610 3,840 4,160 IL : 10,450 10,950 44.0 44.0 443,100 459,800 481,800 IN : 5,630 5,780 46.0 46.0 216,450 258,980 265,880 IA : 10,680 10,950 43.0 42.0 478,375 459,240 459,900 KS : 2,500 2,900 20.0 31.0 81,200 50,000 89,900 KY : 1,180 1,240 39.0 37.0 24,360 46,020 45,880 LA : 870 670 26.0 31.0 26,730 22,620 20,770 MD : 515 510 43.0 38.0 15,360 22,145 19,380 MI : 2,080 2,190 36.0 36.0 77,600 74,880 78,840 MN : 7,150 7,000 41.0 39.0 289,800 293,150 273,000 MS : 1,580 1,270 22.0 28.0 44,650 34,760 35,560 MO : 5,000 4,900 35.0 32.0 147,125 175,000 156,800 NE : 4,575 4,825 38.0 41.0 180,625 173,850 197,825 NJ : 98 103 40.0 35.0 2,352 3,920 3,605 NY : 132 138 33.0 40.0 4,736 4,356 5,520 NC : 1,360 1,300 33.0 30.0 29,900 44,880 39,000 ND : 1,850 2,270 33.0 35.0 46,900 61,050 79,450 OH : 4,440 4,690 42.0 42.0 162,000 186,480 196,980 OK : 310 350 15.0 20.0 6,840 4,650 7,000 PA : 395 425 43.0 40.0 10,150 16,985 17,000 SC : 440 440 25.0 24.0 9,000 11,000 10,560 SD : 4,370 4,250 35.0 37.0 146,520 152,950 157,250 TN : 1,150 1,050 25.0 32.0 22,800 28,750 33,600 TX : 260 260 27.0 24.0 10,260 7,020 6,240 VA : 490 500 39.0 30.0 11,880 19,110 15,000 WI : 1,450 1,680 40.0 39.0 59,800 58,000 65,520 : Oth : Sts 1/ 2/: 30 30 33.0 38.1 608 990 1,144 : US : 72,718 74,137 38.1 38.7 2,653,758 2,769,665 2,867,474 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ For 1999, Other States include FL. 2/ For 2000 and 2001, Other States include FL and WV. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Crop Production 2001 Summary". Cotton: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Type, State, and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Type : Area Harvested : Yield : Production 1/ and :---------------------------------------------------------------------- State : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- :--- 1,000 Acres -- --- Pounds --- ------- 1,000 Bales 2/ ------- : Upland : AL : 530.0 605.0 492 682 625.0 543.0 860.0 AZ : 278.0 278.0 1,366 1,260 716.0 791.0 730.0 AR : 950.0 1,150.0 720 714 1,428.0 1,425.0 1,710.0 CA : 770.0 615.0 1,378 1,366 1,580.0 2,210.0 1,750.0 FL : 106.0 124.0 480 650 114.0 106.0 168.0 GA : 1,350.0 1,490.0 591 680 1,567.0 1,663.0 2,110.0 KS : 37.0 37.0 288 272 21.9 22.2 21.0 LA : 695.0 900.0 629 693 901.0 911.0 1,300.0 MS : 1,280.0 1,680.0 642 743 1,731.0 1,711.0 2,600.0 MO : 388.0 395.0 668 632 472.0 540.0 520.0 NM : 67.0 70.0 724 754 109.0 101.0 110.0 NC : 925.0 1,055.0 742 701 816.0 1,429.0 1,540.0 OK : 145.0 200.0 503 480 144.0 152.0 200.0 SC : 290.0 296.0 627 681 281.0 379.0 420.0 TN : 565.0 605.0 603 643 595.0 710.0 810.0 TX : 4,400.0 4,500.0 430 469 5,050.0 3,940.0 4,400.0 VA : 108.0 104.0 738 743 142.8 166.0 161.0 : US :12,884.0 14,104.0 626 661 16,293.7 16,799.2 19,410.0 : Amer-Pima: AZ : 4.9 6.0 705 960 16.3 7.2 12.0 CA : 144.0 204.0 1,154 1,271 602.7 346.3 540.0 NM : 4.1 7.0 539 686 10.7 4.6 10.0 TX : 16.0 17.0 930 875 44.6 31.0 31.0 : US : 169.0 234.0 1,105 1,216 674.3 389.1 593.0 : All : AL : 530.0 605.0 492 682 625.0 543.0 860.0 AZ : 282.9 284.0 1,354 1,254 732.3 798.2 742.0 AR : 950.0 1,150.0 720 714 1,428.0 1,425.0 1,710.0 CA : 914.0 819.0 1,342 1,342 2,182.7 2,556.3 2,290.0 FL : 106.0 124.0 480 650 114.0 106.0 168.0 GA : 1,350.0 1,490.0 591 680 1,567.0 1,663.0 2,110.0 KS : 37.0 37.0 288 272 21.9 22.2 21.0 LA : 695.0 900.0 629 693 901.0 911.0 1,300.0 MS : 1,280.0 1,680.0 642 743 1,731.0 1,711.0 2,600.0 MO : 388.0 395.0 668 632 472.0 540.0 520.0 NM : 71.1 77.0 713 748 119.7 105.6 120.0 NC : 925.0 1,055.0 742 701 816.0 1,429.0 1,540.0 OK : 145.0 200.0 503 480 144.0 152.0 200.0 SC : 290.0 296.0 627 681 281.0 379.0 420.0 TN : 565.0 605.0 603 643 595.0 710.0 810.0 TX : 4,416.0 4,517.0 432 471 5,094.6 3,971.0 4,431.0 VA : 108.0 104.0 738 743 142.8 166.0 161.0 : US :13,053.0 14,338.0 632 670 16,968.0 17,188.3 20,003.0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Production ginned and to be ginned. 2/ 480-lb net weight bales. Cottonseed: Production, United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Production State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Tons : US : 6,353.5 6,435.6 7,520.0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Based on a 3-year average lint-seed ratio. Dry Edible Beans: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State:------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : --- 1,000 Acres -- ---- Pounds --- --------- 1,000 Cwt -------- : CA : 112.0 89.0 1,880 1,700 2,455 2,100 1,513 CO : 110.0 105.0 1,800 1,800 2,755 1,980 1,890 ID : 88.0 73.0 1,950 1,900 2,112 1,716 1,387 KS : 16.0 14.0 1,810 1,850 387 289 259 MI : 275.0 205.0 1,500 1,500 7,350 4,125 3,075 MN : 150.0 100.0 1,600 1,650 2,558 2,400 1,650 MT : 34.8 29.0 1,400 1,370 441 486 397 NE : 156.0 143.0 2,070 2,100 3,740 3,230 3,003 NM 2/ : 18 NY : 24.5 22.5 1,460 1,500 414 358 338 ND : 525.0 440.0 1,450 1,450 8,265 7,613 6,380 OR : 11.7 8.8 1,800 2,000 174 211 176 SD 3/ : 10.8 10.3 2,090 2,000 226 206 TX : 15.5 25.0 950 1,260 701 148 315 UT : 3.0 6.0 330 350 53 10 21 WA : 32.0 35.0 2,000 1,900 750 640 665 WI : 8.1 6.7 1,800 1,700 124 146 114 WY : 34.0 25.0 2,240 2,050 788 762 513 : US : 1,606.4 1,337.3 1,646 1,638 33,085 26,440 21,902 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Excludes beans grown for garden seed. 2/ Estimates discontinued in 2000. 3/ Estimates began in 2000. Dry Edible Beans: Area Planted by Commercial Class, State, and United States, 2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class and State : 2000 : 2001 :: Class and State : 2000 : 2001 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres :: : 1,000 Acres : :: : Large Lima - CA : 20.5 12.8 :: Light Red : : :: Kidney : Baby Lima - CA : 24.5 12.2 :: CA : 11.0 6.2 : :: CO : 12.0 12.0 Navy : :: ID : 1.6 0.5 ID : 7.3 3.0 :: MI : 19.0 18.0 MI : 125.0 65.0 :: MN : 10.0 9.0 MN : 66.0 48.0 :: NE : 13.0 13.0 NE : 4.0 1.0 :: NY : 15.0 13.0 ND : 138.0 95.0 :: WA : 1.4 1.0 OR : 0.7 0.5 :: : SD : 3.2 1.7 :: Total : 83.0 72.7 WY : 2.0 1.0 :: : : :: Dark Red : Total : 346.2 215.2 :: Kidney : : :: CA : 6.0 2.5 Great Northern : :: ID : 1.1 1.9 ID : 7.2 4.2 :: MI : 12.0 9.0 MI : 8.0 :: MN : 32.0 35.0 MN : 2.6 1.4 :: NY : 1.9 1.7 NE : 104.5 88.0 :: ND : 4.0 5.5 ND : 6.5 4.5 :: WI : 8.3 6.8 WA : 1.1 1.2 :: : WY : 7.0 2.0 :: Total : 65.3 62.4 : :: : Total : 128.9 109.3 :: Pink : : :: CA : 0.7 Small White : :: ID : 3.3 4.9 ID : 1.4 0.8 :: MN : 6.0 5.4 OR : 0.6 0.4 :: ND : 4.0 7.0 WA : 0.9 0.5 :: WA : 4.2 5.0 : :: : Total : 2.9 1.7 :: Total : 18.2 22.3 : :: : Pinto : :: Small Red : CO : 100.0 95.0 :: ID : 7.2 3.7 ID : 29.0 22.3 :: MI : 8.0 12.0 KS : 17.3 13.5 :: WA : 2.2 3.0 MI : 21.0 7.0 :: : MN : 39.0 15.0 :: Total : 17.4 18.7 MT : 14.5 15.0 :: : NE : 39.0 50.0 :: : ND : 411.0 320.0 :: : OR : 2.5 1.0 :: : SD : 2.3 2.5 :: : TX : 1.0 1.0 :: : UT : 5.4 6.1 :: : WA : 10.5 4.3 :: : WY : 26.0 22.0 :: : : :: : Total : 718.5 574.7 :: : ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --continued Dry Edible Beans: Area Planted by Commercial Class, State, and United States, 2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 (continued) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class and State : 2000 : 2001 :: Class and State : 2000 : 2001 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres :: : 1,000 Acres : :: : Cranberry : :: Garbanzo : CA : 3.5 1.5 :: CA : 24.5 36.0 ID : 1.4 2.6 :: ID : 28.6 29.1 MI : 26.0 26.0 :: MT : 25.3 14.5 MN : 0.8 2.5 :: ND : 15.0 13.0 : :: OR : 5.8 5.0 Total : 31.7 32.6 :: SD : 4.0 4.8 : :: WA : 9.5 17.0 Black : :: : CA : 1.0 :: Total : 112.7 119.4 ID : 1.1 0.6 :: : MI : 55.0 63.0 :: Other : MN : 4.9 1.4 :: CA : 8.0 8.8 NE : 0.8 1.2 :: CO : 8.0 8.0 NY : 5.2 5.3 :: ID : 0.8 1.4 ND : 25.0 23.0 :: KS : 0.7 1.5 WA : 1.2 2.0 :: MI : 19.0 7.0 : :: MN : 3.7 2.3 Total : 94.2 96.5 :: MT : 0.7 0.5 : :: NE : 3.7 1.8 Blackeye : :: NY : 2.9 3.0 CA : 15.3 12.0 :: ND : 6.5 2.0 TX : 6.5 18.0 :: OR : 2.4 2.1 : :: SD : 1.5 2.0 Total : 21.8 30.0 :: TX : 10.5 9.0 : :: WA : 1.0 1.0 : :: WY : 1.0 1.0 : :: : : :: Total : 70.4 51.4 : :: : : :: US : 1,756.2 1,431.9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alfalfa and Alfalfa Mixtures for Hay: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -- 1,000 Acres -- ---- Tons ---- ------- 1,000 Tons ------- : AZ : 205 215 8.30 8.20 1,580 1,702 1,763 CA : 1,020 1,010 7.00 7.20 7,245 7,140 7,272 CO : 900 950 3.70 3.70 3,420 3,330 3,515 ID : 1,130 1,120 4.20 3.60 4,600 4,746 4,032 IL : 500 450 3.80 4.10 2,000 1,900 1,845 IN : 430 325 4.10 4.00 1,480 1,763 1,300 IA : 1,250 1,300 3.90 3.70 5,070 4,875 4,810 KS : 900 950 4.10 3.80 3,960 3,690 3,610 KY : 250 250 3.90 3.80 725 975 950 MI : 1,000 1,050 3.70 3.30 3,610 3,700 3,465 MN : 1,550 1,500 3.60 3.40 5,600 5,580 5,100 MO : 470 450 3.10 3.10 1,305 1,457 1,395 MT : 1,200 1,200 2.10 2.20 3,630 2,520 2,640 NE : 1,350 1,450 3.10 3.40 5,180 4,185 4,930 NV : 265 265 4.60 3.90 1,046 1,219 1,034 NM : 290 280 5.20 5.20 1,508 1,508 1,456 NY : 420 460 2.40 2.90 1,265 1,008 1,334 ND : 1,350 1,550 2.40 2.00 3,118 3,240 3,100 OH : 570 540 4.00 3.50 1,800 2,280 1,890 OK : 330 340 3.30 2.20 1,260 1,089 748 OR : 390 460 4.20 3.70 1,848 1,638 1,702 PA : 650 650 3.10 2.70 1,680 2,015 1,755 SD : 2,650 2,850 2.05 2.50 6,720 5,433 7,125 TX : 120 140 4.00 3.80 715 480 532 UT : 550 550 4.00 3.70 2,376 2,200 2,035 VA : 120 120 4.00 3.20 300 480 384 WA : 470 480 5.00 4.80 2,303 2,350 2,304 WI : 1,800 1,900 3.00 3.00 6,510 5,400 5,700 WY : 620 630 2.30 2.30 1,782 1,426 1,449 : Oth : Sts 1/ : 327 315 3.11 3.15 749 1,018 991 : US : 23,077 23,750 3.48 3.38 84,385 80,347 80,166 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 2001 Summary". All Other Hay: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -- 1,000 Acres -- ---- Tons ---- ------- 1,000 Tons ------- : AL : 720 920 1.80 2.80 1,840 1,296 2,576 AR : 1,230 1,280 2.30 2.10 2,330 2,829 2,688 CA : 510 530 2.80 3.20 1,537 1,428 1,696 CO : 500 600 1.50 1.70 1,178 750 1,020 GA : 650 650 2.40 3.00 1,500 1,560 1,950 ID : 260 300 2.10 1.70 532 546 510 IL : 350 350 2.20 2.30 735 770 805 IN : 320 300 2.70 2.40 750 864 720 IA : 450 400 2.50 2.20 900 1,125 880 KS : 1,900 2,350 1.50 1.60 3,515 2,850 3,760 KY : 2,200 2,200 2.40 2.10 4,085 5,280 4,620 LA : 350 400 1.90 2.50 912 665 1,000 MI : 300 250 2.10 1.80 805 630 450 MN : 700 750 1.80 1.90 1,530 1,260 1,425 MS : 800 780 1.60 2.00 1,615 1,280 1,560 MO : 3,250 3,500 1.60 1.70 5,920 5,200 5,950 MT : 800 850 1.30 1.60 1,425 1,040 1,360 NE : 1,700 1,800 1.10 1.30 2,520 1,870 2,340 NY : 1,100 1,200 1.90 2.00 1,710 2,090 2,400 NC : 690 690 2.60 2.20 1,484 1,794 1,518 ND : 1,100 1,300 1.70 1.70 2,393 1,870 2,210 OH : 830 900 2.70 2.00 1,260 2,241 1,800 OK : 2,100 2,200 1.80 1.30 3,740 3,780 2,860 OR : 690 700 2.00 2.00 1,360 1,380 1,400 PA : 1,150 1,200 2.10 1.80 1,680 2,415 2,160 SD : 1,400 1,500 1.40 1.60 2,720 1,960 2,400 TN : 2,000 2,050 2.30 2.10 3,700 4,600 4,305 TX : 4,000 5,300 2.10 2.20 12,420 8,400 11,660 VA : 1,200 1,200 2.30 2.10 1,840 2,760 2,520 WA : 310 330 2.90 2.70 756 899 891 WV : 550 560 2.10 2.00 689 1,155 1,120 WI : 300 300 2.00 2.00 1,000 600 600 WY : 520 590 1.40 1.20 1,008 728 708 : Oth : Sts 1/ : 1,847 1,853 2.12 2.27 3,933 3,921 4,213 : US : 36,777 40,083 1.95 1.95 75,322 71,836 78,075 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 2001 Summary". Tobacco: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State:------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ------ Acres ----- ---- Pounds --- -------- 1,000 Pounds -------- : CT : 1,600 2,400 1,531 1,678 5,470 2,450 4,028 FL : 4,500 4,500 2,550 2,600 15,312 11,475 11,700 GA : 31,000 27,000 2,220 2,300 64,020 68,820 62,100 IN : 3,800 3,100 2,100 2,050 11,700 7,980 6,355 KY : 132,700 125,700 2,133 2,213 408,492 283,065 278,205 MD : 5,700 1,700 1,450 1,400 9,100 8,265 2,380 MA : 550 1,050 836 1,757 2,327 460 1,845 MO : 1,400 1,400 2,120 2,200 4,635 2,968 3,080 NC : 170,400 171,500 2,386 2,287 448,980 406,500 392,200 OH : 7,500 5,600 1,760 1,990 17,052 13,200 11,144 PA : 5,100 2,900 1,994 2,038 11,170 10,170 5,910 SC : 34,000 32,000 2,390 2,350 78,000 81,260 75,200 TN : 46,020 41,220 2,085 2,080 122,601 95,958 85,758 VA : 25,900 28,400 2,186 2,157 88,855 56,613 61,260 WV : 1,300 1,300 1,200 1,400 2,160 1,560 1,820 WI : 960 1,520 2,348 2,116 2,818 2,254 3,216 : US : 472,430 451,290 2,229 2,230 1,292,692 1,052,998 1,006,201 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tobacco: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Class, Type, State, and United States, 2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production Class and Type :--------------------------------------------------------- : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ----- Acres ----- --- Pounds -- -- 1,000 Pounds -- : Class 1, Flue-cured : Type 11, Old Belts : NC : 40,000 43,000 2,500 2,450 100,000 105,350 VA : 17,500 19,000 2,440 2,300 42,700 43,700 US : 57,500 62,000 2,482 2,404 142,700 149,050 Type 12, Eastern NC : Belt : NC : 102,000 100,000 2,405 2,250 245,310 225,000 Type 13, NC Border & : SC Belt : NC : 21,000 22,000 2,350 2,250 49,350 49,500 SC : 34,000 32,000 2,390 2,350 81,260 75,200 US : 55,000 54,000 2,375 2,309 130,610 124,700 Type 14, GA-FL Belt : FL : 4,500 4,500 2,550 2,600 11,475 11,700 GA : 31,000 27,000 2,220 2,300 68,820 62,100 US : 35,500 31,500 2,262 2,343 80,295 73,800 Total 11-14 : 250,000 247,500 2,396 2,313 598,915 572,550 Class 2, Fire-cured : Type 21, VA Belt : VA : 1,300 1,300 1,960 1,700 2,548 2,210 Type 22, Eastern : District : KY : 4,100 3,300 3,150 2,700 12,915 8,910 TN : 7,700 6,100 2,760 2,700 21,252 16,470 US : 11,800 9,400 2,896 2,700 34,167 25,380 Type 23, Western : District : KY : 3,800 3,100 3,400 3,300 12,920 10,230 TN : 640 500 3,125 3,000 2,000 1,500 US : 4,440 3,600 3,360 3,258 14,920 11,730 Total 21-23 : 17,540 14,300 2,944 2,750 51,635 39,320 Class 3, Air-cured : Class 3A, Light : Air-cured : Type 31, Burley : IN : 3,800 3,100 2,100 2,050 7,980 6,355 KY : 120,000 115,000 2,025 2,150 243,000 247,250 MO : 1,400 1,400 2,120 2,200 2,968 3,080 NC : 7,400 6,500 1,600 1,900 11,840 12,350 OH : 7,500 5,600 1,760 1,990 13,200 11,144 TN : 37,000 34,000 1,920 1,950 71,040 66,300 VA : 7,000 8,000 1,600 1,900 11,200 15,200 WV : 1,300 1,300 1,200 1,400 1,560 1,820 US : 185,400 174,900 1,957 2,078 362,788 363,499 Type 32, Southern MD : Belt : MD : 5,700 1,700 1,450 1,400 8,265 2,380 PA : 2,700 900 1,900 1,900 5,130 1,710 US : 8,400 2,600 1,595 1,573 13,395 4,090 Total 31-32 : 193,800 177,500 1,941 2,071 376,183 367,589 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --continued Tobacco: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Class, Type, State, and United States, 2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 (continued) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production Class and Type :------------------------------------------------------- : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ----- Acres ----- --- Pounds -- --- 1,000 Pounds -- : Class 3, Air-cured : Class 3B, Dark Air-cured: Type 35, One Sucker : Belt : KY : 3,100 2,800 3,000 2,800 9,300 7,840 TN : 680 620 2,450 2,400 1,666 1,488 US : 3,780 3,420 2,901 2,727 10,966 9,328 Type 36, Green River : Belt : KY : 1,700 1,500 2,900 2,650 4,930 3,975 Type 37, VA Sun-cured : Belt : VA : 100 100 1,650 1,500 165 150 Total 35-37 : 5,580 5,020 2,878 2,680 16,061 13,453 Class 4, Cigar Filler : Type 41, PA Seedleaf : PA : 2,400 2,000 2,100 2,100 5,040 4,200 Class 5, Cigar Binder : Class 5A, CT Valley : Binder : Type 51, CT Valley : Broadleaf : CT : 600 1,400 1,500 1,770 900 2,478 MA : 300 750 565 1,860 170 1,395 US : 900 2,150 1,189 1,801 1,070 3,873 Class 5B, WI Binder : Type 54, Southern WI : WI : 730 1,200 2,500 2,200 1,825 2,640 Type 55, Northern WI : WI : 230 320 1,865 1,800 429 576 Total 54-55 : 960 1,520 2,348 2,116 2,254 3,216 Total 51-55 : 1,860 3,670 1,787 1,932 3,324 7,089 Class 6, Cigar Wrapper : Type 61, CT Valley : Shade-grown : CT : 1,000 1,000 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550 MA : 250 300 1,160 1,500 290 450 US : 1,250 1,300 1,472 1,538 1,840 2,000 All Cigar Types : Total 41-61 : 5,510 6,970 1,852 1,907 10,204 13,289 : All Tobacco : 472,430 451,290 2,229 2,230 1,052,998 1,006,201 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sugarbeets: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -- 1,000 Acres -- ---- Tons ---- ------- 1,000 Tons ------- : CA : 93.5 44.5 32.5 35.0 3,456 3,039 1,558 CO : 53.6 39.6 22.5 22.0 1,459 1,206 871 ID : 191.0 191.0 29.3 25.5 5,103 5,596 4,871 MI : 166.0 173.0 20.5 18.0 3,534 3,403 3,114 MN : 430.0 459.0 21.5 19.5 9,447 9,245 8,951 MT : 55.2 57.3 23.9 21.6 1,468 1,319 1,238 NE : 54.8 45.6 20.3 20.6 1,258 1,112 939 ND : 232.0 254.0 22.1 19.5 5,138 5,127 4,953 OH : 0.8 0.8 21.0 18.5 33 17 15 OR : 14.0 11.6 29.5 28.4 494 413 329 WA : 27.3 7.1 29.4 38.7 825 803 275 WY : 56.1 46.0 20.6 20.0 1,205 1,156 920 : US : 1,374.3 1,329.5 23.6 21.1 33,420 32,436 28,034 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Relates to year of intended harvest except for overwintered spring planted beets in CA. Sugarcane for Sugar and Seed: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield 1/ : Production 1/ State:------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : --- 1,000 Acres -- ---- Tons ---- -------- 1,000 Tons -------- : FL : 445.0 465.0 38.3 36.0 16,100 17,045 16,740 HI : 34.4 23.2 70.7 85.0 2,960 2,432 1,972 LA : 500.0 510.0 29.7 33.0 15,206 14,851 16,830 TX : 46.3 47.0 38.6 34.0 1,033 1,789 1,598 : US : 1,025.7 1,045.2 35.2 35.5 35,299 36,117 37,140 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Net tons. Peaches: Total Production by Type, State, and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production State :----------------------------------------------------------- : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Million Pounds : AL 1/ : 20.0 14.0 25.0 AR 1/ : 12.0 18.0 16.0 CA 1/ : All : 1,822.0 1,855.0 1,830.0 Clingstone : 1,059.0 1,064.0 1,050.0 Freestone : 763.0 791.0 780.0 CO 1/ : 3.0 19.0 18.0 CT 1/ : 2.2 2.0 1.8 GA 1/ : 110.0 115.0 135.0 ID 1/ : 8.0 13.0 10.0 IL 1/ : 19.0 23.0 18.5 IN 1/ : 2.9 2.6 3.0 KS 2/ : 0.8 KY 1/ : 2.0 1.0 1.7 LA 1/ : 0.8 1.2 2.0 MD 1/ : 8.8 9.0 9.0 MA 1/ : 2.0 2.1 1.8 MI : 23.0 47.5 43.0 MO 1/ : 10.5 9.5 8.5 NJ : 70.0 65.0 75.0 NY 1/ : 14.0 12.0 13.0 NC 1/ : 28.0 32.0 12.0 OH 1/ : 8.7 10.4 11.0 OK 1/ : 15.0 14.0 12.0 OR 1/ : 7.0 8.0 7.0 PA : 75.0 60.0 65.0 SC : 160.0 150.0 100.0 TN 1/ : 3.1 2.5 4.0 TX 1/ : 13.0 21.0 30.0 UT 1/ : 6.2 11.0 9.0 VA 1/ : 15.0 10.0 9.0 WA : 51.0 65.0 55.0 WV 1/ : 12.6 7.0 12.0 : US : 2,525.6 2,599.8 2,537.3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Estimates for current year carried forward from an earlier forecast. 2/ Estimates discontinued in 2000. Prunes and Plums: Total Production by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production State :----------------------------------------------------------- : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : ID : 1,800 3,500 3,000 MI : 4,000 3,600 3,200 OR : 13,000 10,000 12,000 WA : 4,100 6,800 5,000 : Total : 22,900 23,900 23,200 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apples, Commercial: Total Production by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production 1/ State :----------------------------------------------------------------- : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Million Pounds : AZ : 34.3 95.0 17.0 AR : 5.4 7.2 9.0 CA : 896.0 650.0 696.0 CO : 8.0 30.0 26.0 CT : 23.0 20.5 18.0 GA : 12.0 14.0 9.0 ID : 70.0 140.0 120.0 IL : 58.5 42.0 57.0 IN : 60.3 45.0 53.0 IA : 11.0 7.5 7.6 KS : 7.2 3.0 4.5 KY : 9.0 6.5 8.0 ME : 72.0 39.0 43.0 MD : 38.0 33.7 40.0 MA : 65.0 50.0 45.0 MI : 1,200.0 850.0 970.0 MN : 23.0 22.0 22.0 MO : 49.0 38.0 41.0 NH : 43.5 34.0 26.0 NJ : 50.0 50.0 55.0 NM 2/ : 2.0 8.0 NY : 1,260.0 995.0 1,050.0 NC : 190.0 190.0 100.0 OH : 100.0 103.0 102.0 OR : 150.0 167.0 150.0 PA : 505.0 475.0 445.0 RI : 3.6 2.3 1.3 SC : 32.0 20.0 5.5 TN : 9.5 9.5 9.5 UT : 9.0 49.0 23.0 VT : 57.0 41.5 36.0 VA : 360.0 350.0 340.0 WA : 5,000.0 5,900.0 4,900.0 WV : 140.0 90.0 115.0 WI : 77.4 71.0 71.0 : US : 10,630.7 10,648.7 9,615.4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ In orchards of 100 or more bearing age trees. 2/ End of season estimate only. Pears: Total Production by Crop, State, and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production Crop and State :-------------------------------------------------------- : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : Bartlett : CA : 311,000 282,000 230,000 OR : 66,000 60,000 58,000 WA : 210,000 176,000 185,000 : Total : 587,000 518,000 473,000 : Other : CA : 30,000 30,000 30,000 OR : 160,000 160,000 160,000 WA : 215,000 230,000 230,000 : Total : 405,000 420,000 420,000 : All : CA : 341,000 312,000 260,000 CO : 500 3,000 2,100 CT : 1,050 1,250 500 MI : 5,000 5,200 4,800 NY : 12,500 14,500 10,000 OR : 226,000 220,000 218,000 PA : 4,100 4,600 4,600 UT : 300 600 500 WA : 425,000 406,000 415,000 : US : 1,015,450 967,150 915,500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Papayas: Area and Fresh Production, by Month, Hawaii, 2000-2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area : Fresh Production 1/ :------------------------------------------------------------------- Month : Total in Crop : Harvested : : :---------------------------------------------: 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ---------------- Acres ---------------- 1,000 Pounds : Jun : 2,585 3,535 1,585 2,035 4,425 4,800 Jul : 2,345 3,535 1,330 2,035 4,665 4,210 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Utilized fresh production. Coffee: Production, Hawaii, 1998-2000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Production 1/ State :----------------------------------------------------------- : 1998-99 : 1999-2000 : 2000-01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Pounds : HI : 9,500 10,000 8,700 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Parchment basis. Ginger Root: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production, Hawaii, 1999-2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State:-------------------------------------------------------------------------- :1998-99:1999-00:2000-01:1998-99:1999-00:2000-01:1998-99 :1999-00 :2000-01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ------ Acres ------ ------- Pounds ------- ----- 1,000 Pounds ----- : HI : 350 270 360 46,000 50,000 45,000 16,100 13,500 16,200 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grapes: Total Production by Crop, State, and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production State :-------------------------------------------------- : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : AZ : 21,000 20,000 18,000 AR : 4,900 4,200 4,200 CA : All Types : 5,542,000 7,029,000 5,900,000 Wine : 2,662,000 3,364,000 3,100,000 Table : 758,000 773,000 800,000 Raisin 1/ : 2,122,000 2,892,000 2,000,000 GA : 3,300 3,500 3,200 MI : 74,900 87,200 29,000 MO : 2,800 2,950 2,400 NY : 205,000 154,000 131,000 NC : 1,900 2,300 2,000 OH : 9,200 7,700 6,500 OR : 17,900 18,600 23,000 PA : 88,000 63,000 55,000 SC 2/ : 360 520 TX 3/ : 9,000 VA 3/ : 4,600 WA : All Types : 265,000 265,000 295,000 Wine : 70,000 90,000 105,000 Juice : 195,000 175,000 190,000 : US : 6,236,260 7,657,970 6,482,900 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Fresh basis. 2/ Estimates discontinued in 2001. 3/ Estimates began in 2001. Hops: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State:------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ----- Acres ----- ---- Pounds --- -------- 1,000 Pounds -------- : ID : 3,321 3,468 1,484 1,356 4,734.0 4,929.8 4,701.4 OR : 5,819 6,103 1,785 1,800 10,072.0 10,387.0 10,985.4 WA : 26,980 26,319 1,937 1,920 49,650.0 52,260.0 50,530.0 : US : 36,120 35,890 1,871 1,845 64,456.0 67,576.8 66,216.8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Olives: Total Production, California, 1999-2000 and Forecasted August 1, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production State :----------------------------------------------------------- : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : CA : 142,000 53,000 125,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2000-2001 (Domestic Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested Crop :----------------------------------------------- : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : Grains & Hay : Barley : 5,844.0 5,088.0 5,201.0 4,514.0 Corn for Grain 2/ : 79,545.0 76,009.0 72,732.0 69,191.0 Corn for Silage : 5,868.0 Hay, All : 59,854.0 63,833.0 Alfalfa : 23,077.0 23,750.0 All Other : 36,777.0 40,083.0 Oats : 4,477.0 4,404.0 2,324.0 2,186.0 Proso Millet : 440.0 550.0 370.0 Rice : 3,060.0 3,250.0 3,039.0 3,223.0 Rye : 1,335.0 1,288.0 302.0 250.0 Sorghum for Grain 2/ : 9,195.0 10,047.0 7,723.0 8,777.0 Sorghum for Silage : 265.0 Wheat, All : 62,529.0 59,604.0 53,028.0 49,331.0 Winter : 43,348.0 41,318.0 35,022.0 31,657.0 Durum : 3,937.0 3,040.0 3,572.0 2,975.0 Other Spring : 15,244.0 15,246.0 14,434.0 14,699.0 : Oilseeds : Canola : 1,567.0 1,611.0 1,509.0 1,565.0 Cottonseed : Flaxseed : 536.0 556.0 517.0 545.0 Mustard Seed : 46.0 38.7 42.9 37.2 Peanuts : 1,536.8 1,474.0 1,336.0 1,395.5 Rapeseed : 4.0 2.5 3.9 2.4 Safflower : 215.0 175.0 197.0 165.0 Soybeans for Beans : 74,496.0 75,216.0 72,718.0 74,137.0 Sunflowers : 2,792.0 2,750.0 2,629.0 2,660.0 : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : Cotton, All : 15,517.2 16,194.0 13,053.0 14,338.0 Upland : 15,347.0 15,959.0 12,884.0 14,104.0 Amer-Pima : 170.2 235.0 169.0 234.0 Sugarbeets : 1,565.2 1,368.1 1,374.3 1,329.5 Sugarcane : 1,025.7 1,045.2 Tobacco : 472.4 451.3 : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : Austrian Winter Peas : 5.2 11.5 4.1 10.2 Dry Edible Beans : 1,756.2 1,431.9 1,606.4 1,337.3 Dry Edible Peas : 188.0 215.5 179.0 208.5 Lentils : 217.0 215.0 214.0 212.0 Wrinkled Seed Peas : : Potatoes & Misc. : Coffee (HI) : 6.8 Ginger Root (HI) : 0.3 0.4 Hops : 36.1 35.9 Peppermint Oil : 89.5 Potatoes, All : 1,387.3 1,258.7 1,351.6 1,234.8 Winter : 17.2 16.8 17.0 14.0 Spring : 77.4 74.1 75.6 72.5 Summer : 64.7 60.8 61.8 59.1 Fall : 1,228.0 1,107.0 1,197.2 1,089.2 Spearmint Oil : 21.7 Sweet Potatoes : 98.0 95.9 94.9 93.1 Taro (HI) 3/ : 0.5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2001 crop year. 2/ Area planted for all purposes. 3/ Area is total acres in crop, not harvested acreage. Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2000-2001 (Domestic Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : Yield : Production Crop :Unit :------------------------------------------- : : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : ------- 1,000 ------ : : Grains & Hay : : Barley : Bu : 61.1 58.8 317,865 265,537 Corn for Grain : " : 137.1 133.9 9,968,358 9,266,397 Corn for Silage : Ton : 16.8 98,538 Hay, All : " : 2.54 2.48 152,183 158,241 Alfalfa : " : 3.48 3.38 80,347 80,166 All Other : " : 1.95 1.95 71,836 78,075 Oats : Bu : 64.2 62.0 149,195 135,445 Proso Millet : " : 19.8 7,320 Rice 2/ : Cwt : 6,281 6,151 190,872 198,237 Rye : Bu : 28.5 8,619 Sorghum for Grain : " : 60.9 62.0 470,070 544,138 Sorghum for Silage : Ton : 10.8 2,863 Wheat, All : Bu : 41.9 40.2 2,223,440 1,984,575 Winter : " : 44.6 43.8 1,562,733 1,385,048 Durum : " : 30.7 30.9 109,805 91,829 Other Spring : " : 38.2 34.5 550,902 507,698 : : Oilseeds : : Canola : Lb : 1,337 2,016,951 Cottonseed 3/ : Ton : 6,436 7,520 Flaxseed : Bu : 20.8 10,730 Mustard Seed : Lb : 852 36,570 Peanuts : " : 2,444 2,621 3,265,505 3,657,950 Rapeseed : " : 1,474 5,750 Safflower : " : 1,434 282,545 Soybeans for Beans : Bu : 38.1 38.7 2,769,665 2,867,474 Sunflowers : Lb : 1,363 3,584,339 : : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : : Cotton, All 2/ : Bale: 632 670 17,188.3 20,003.0 Upland 2/ : " : 626 661 16,799.2 19,410.0 Amer-Pima 2/ : " : 1,105 1,216 389.1 593.0 Sugarbeets : Ton : 23.6 21.1 32,436 28,034 Sugarcane : " : 35.2 35.5 36,117 37,140 Tobacco : Lb : 2,229 2,230 1,052,998 1,006,201 : : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : : Austrian Winter Peas 2/ : Cwt : 1,780 73 Dry Edible Beans 2/ : " : 1,646 1,638 26,440 21,902 Dry Edible Peas 2/ : " : 1,955 3,499 Lentils 2/ : " : 1,415 3,029 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3/ : " : 680 : : Potatoes & Misc. : : Coffee (HI) : Lb : 1,280 8,700 Ginger Root (HI) : " : 50,000 45,000 13,500 16,200 Hops : " : 1,871 1,845 67,577 66,217 Peppermint Oil : " : 77 6,926 Potatoes, All : Cwt : 382 516,083 Winter : " : 292 285 4,960 3,990 Spring : " : 290 269 21,921 19,500 Summer : " : 303 305 18,698 18,047 Fall : " : 393 470,504 Spearmint Oil : Lb : 101 2,199 Sweet Potatoes : Cwt : 145 13,794 Taro (HI) 3/ : Lb : 7,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2001 crop year. 2/ Yield in pounds. 3/ Yield is not estimated. Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 1999-2001 (Domestic Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : Production Crop : Unit :-------------------------------------------- : : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : 1,000 : : Citrus 2/ : : Grapefruit : Ton : 2,513 2,756 2,472 K-Early Citrus (FL) : " : 4 5 2 Lemons : " : 747 863 965 Oranges : " : 9,824 13,000 12,306 Tangelos (FL) : " : 115 99 95 Tangerines : " : 327 451 387 Temples (FL) : " : 81 88 56 : : Non-Citrus : : Apples : 1,000 Lbs: 10,630.7 10,648.7 9,615.4 Apricots : Ton : 90.5 98.9 81.2 Bananas (HI) : Lb : 24,500.0 29,000.0 Grapes : Ton : 6,236.3 7,658.0 6,482.9 Olives (CA) : " : 142.0 53.0 125.0 Papayas (HI) : Lb : 42,400.0 54,500.0 Peaches : 1,000 Lbs: 2,525.6 2,599.8 2,537.3 Pears : Ton : 1,015.5 967.2 915.5 Prunes, Dried (CA) : " : 178.0 219.0 155.0 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA): " : 22.9 23.9 23.2 : : Nuts & Misc. : : Almonds (CA) : Lb : 833,000 703,000 850,000 Hazelnuts : Ton : 40.0 24.0 Pecans : Lb : 406,100 209,850 Pistachios (CA) : " : 123,000 243,000 Walnuts (CA) : Ton : 283.0 239.0 Maple Syrup : Gal : 1,188 1,231 1,049 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2001 crop year. 2/ Production years are 1998-1999, 1999-2000, and 2000-2001. Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2000-2001 (Metric Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested Crop :----------------------------------------------- : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Hectares : Grains & Hay : Barley : 2,365,010 2,059,060 2,104,790 1,826,770 Corn for Grain 2/ :32,191,070 30,760,080 29,433,910 28,000,910 Corn for Silage : 2,374,720 Hay, All 3/ : 24,222,320 25,832,580 Alfalfa : 9,339,030 9,611,390 All Other : 14,883,280 16,221,190 Oats : 1,811,800 1,782,250 940,500 884,650 Proso Millet : 178,060 222,580 149,740 Rice : 1,238,350 1,315,240 1,229,850 1,304,320 Rye : 540,260 521,240 122,220 101,170 Sorghum for Grain 2/ : 3,721,120 4,065,920 3,125,420 3,551,960 Sorghum for Silage : 107,240 Wheat, All 3/ :25,304,860 24,121,140 21,459,900 19,963,760 Winter :17,542,500 16,720,980 14,173,050 12,811,270 Durum : 1,593,260 1,230,260 1,445,550 1,203,950 Other Spring : 6,169,090 6,169,900 5,841,300 5,948,540 : Oilseeds : Canola : 634,150 651,960 610,680 633,340 Cottonseed : Flaxseed : 216,910 225,010 209,220 220,560 Mustard Seed : 18,620 15,660 17,360 15,050 Peanuts : 621,930 596,510 540,670 564,740 Rapeseed : 1,620 1,010 1,580 970 Safflower : 87,010 70,820 79,720 66,770 Soybeans for Beans :30,147,790 30,439,160 29,428,250 30,002,500 Sunflowers : 1,129,890 1,112,900 1,063,930 1,076,480 : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : Cotton, All 3/ : 6,279,660 6,553,550 5,282,420 5,802,450 Upland : 6,210,780 6,458,450 5,214,030 5,707,750 Amer-Pima : 68,880 95,100 68,390 94,700 Sugarbeets : 633,420 553,660 556,170 538,040 Sugarcane : 415,090 422,980 Tobacco : 191,190 182,630 : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : Austrian Winter Peas : 2,100 4,650 1,660 4,130 Dry Edible Beans : 710,720 579,480 650,090 541,190 Dry Edible Peas : 76,080 87,210 72,440 84,380 Lentils : 87,820 87,010 86,600 85,790 Wrinkled Seed Peas : : Potatoes & Misc. : Coffee (HI) : 2,750 Ginger Root (HI) : 110 150 Hops : 14,620 14,520 Peppermint Oil : 36,220 Potatoes, All 3/ : 561,430 509,380 546,980 499,710 Winter : 6,960 6,800 6,880 5,670 Spring : 31,320 29,990 30,590 29,340 Summer : 26,180 24,610 25,010 23,920 Fall : 496,960 447,990 484,490 440,790 Spearmint Oil : 8,780 Sweet Potatoes : 39,660 38,810 38,410 37,680 Taro (HI) 4/ : 190 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2001 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. Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2000-2001 (Metric Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield : Production Crop :----------------------------------------------- : 2000 : 2001 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Metric Tons : Grains & Hay : Barley : 3.29 3.16 6,920,690 5,781,390 Corn for Grain : 8.60 8.41 253,207,960 235,377,330 Corn for Silage : 37.64 89,392,170 Hay, All 2/ : 5.70 5.56 138,058,100 143,553,820 Alfalfa : 7.80 7.57 72,889,570 72,725,370 All Other : 4.38 4.37 65,168,520 70,828,450 Oats : 2.30 2.22 2,165,560 1,965,980 Proso Millet : 1.11 166,010 Rice : 7.04 6.89 8,657,810 8,991,880 Rye : 1.79 218,930 Sorghum for Grain : 3.82 3.89 11,940,330 13,821,740 Sorghum for Silage : 24.22 2,597,270 Wheat, All 2/ : 2.82 2.71 60,512,120 54,011,280 Winter : 3.00 2.94 42,530,620 37,694,830 Durum : 2.07 2.08 2,988,400 2,499,180 Other Spring : 2.57 2.32 14,993,100 13,817,280 : Oilseeds : Canola : 1.50 914,870 Cottonseed 3/ : 5,838,280 6,822,030 Flaxseed : 1.30 272,550 Mustard Seed : 0.96 16,590 Peanuts : 2.74 2.94 1,481,210 1,659,220 Rapeseed : 1.65 2,610 Safflower : 1.61 128,160 Soybeans for Beans : 2.56 2.60 75,377,930 78,039,850 Sunflowers : 1.53 1,625,830 : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : Cotton, All 2/ : 0.71 0.75 3,742,310 4,355,140 Upland : 0.70 0.74 3,657,590 4,226,030 Amer-Pima : 1.24 1.36 84,720 129,110 Sugarbeets : 52.91 47.27 29,425,440 25,432,020 Sugarcane : 78.93 79.66 32,764,790 33,692,840 Tobacco : 2.50 2.50 477,630 456,410 : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : Austrian Winter Peas : 2.00 3,310 Dry Edible Beans : 1.84 1.84 1,199,300 993,460 Dry Edible Peas : 2.19 158,710 Lentils : 1.59 137,390 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3/ : 30,840 : Potatoes & Misc. : Coffee (HI) : 1.43 3,950 Ginger Root (HI) : 56.04 50.44 6,120 7,350 Hops : 2.10 2.07 30,650 30,040 Peppermint Oil : 0.09 3,140 Potatoes, All 2/ : 42.80 23,409,130 Winter : 32.70 31.94 224,980 180,980 Spring : 32.50 30.15 994,320 884,510 Summer : 33.91 34.23 848,130 818,600 Fall : 44.05 21,341,700 Spearmint Oil : 0.11 1,000 Sweet Potatoes : 16.29 625,690 Taro (HI) 3/ : 3,180 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2001 crop year. 2/ Production may not add due to rounding. 3/ Yield is not estimated. Fruits and Nuts Production, United States, 1999-2001 (Metric Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Production Crop :----------------------------------------------------- : 1999 : 2000 : 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Metric tons : Citrus 2/ : Grapefruit : 2,279,760 2,500,200 2,242,560 K-Early Citrus (FL) : 3,630 4,540 1,810 Lemons : 677,670 782,900 875,430 Oranges : 8,912,180 11,793,400 11,163,820 Tangelos (FL) : 104,330 89,810 86,180 Tangerines : 296,650 409,140 351,080 Temples (FL) : 73,480 79,830 50,800 : Non-Citrus : Apples : 4,822,000 4,830,170 4,361,470 Apricots : 82,100 89,720 73,660 Bananas (HI) : 11,110 13,150 Grapes : 5,657,440 6,947,190 5,881,190 Olives (CA) : 128,820 48,080 113,400 Papayas (HI) : 19,230 24,720 Peaches : 1,145,590 1,179,250 1,150,900 Pears : 921,200 877,380 830,530 Prunes, Dried (CA) : 161,480 198,670 140,610 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA) : 20,770 21,680 21,050 : Nuts & Misc. : Almonds (CA) : 377,840 318,880 385,550 Hazelnuts : 36,290 21,770 Pecans : 184,200 95,190 Pistachios (CA) : 55,790 110,220 Walnuts (CA) : 256,730 216,820 Maple Syrup : 5,940 6,150 5,240 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2001 crop year. 2/ Production years are 1998-1999, 1999-2000, and 2000-2001. July Weather Summary Hot, dry conditions persisted through a second consecutive month in the south-central United States, severely stressing pastures and dryland summer crops. Elsewhere on the Plains, late-month showers across central areas provided relief from previously hot, mostly dry weather, while wet weather prevailed in northern areas. Although the rain aided drought-stressed pastures and small grains on the northern High Plains, disease and quality concerns about spring-sown grains increased across North Dakota and adjacent areas. Meanwhile in the northern and western Corn Belt, timely rainfall during the second half of July followed a nearly month-long dry spell, easing moisture stress on corn and soybeans approaching or entering reproduction. Although soil moisture deficits persisted in some areas at month's end, Midwestern summer crops were largely spared from heat stress, which was confined to the southwestern Corn Belt. Farther south, abundant rainfall in the Southeast favored summer crop development and eased long-term precipitation deficits, especially across Florida. However, in areas from the northern Delta westward, diminishing topsoil moisture and occasionally hot weather increased stress on non-irrigated crops. Dryness also became a concern from the eastern Great Lakes region into parts of the Northeast. Meanwhile in the West, seasonal showers boosted soil moisture reserves in the Four Corners States. In the Great Basin and Northwest, however, scattered showers provided little relief from long-term drought that continued to stress pastures and dryland summer crops, reduce irrigation reserves, and increase the threat of wildfire activity. Above-normal temperatures across the central one-third of the country contrasted sharply with cool weather in the West and Northeast. Monthly readings averaged up to 6oF above normal on the central and southern Plains, but as much as 6oF below normal in the Northeast. Temperatures in the West ranged from near normal to as much as 4oF below normal, falling sharply after an early-month heat wave. July Agricultural Summary Above-normal precipitation provided adequate moisture for crop development in a band extending from the northern Great Plains through the middle Missouri and lower Mississippi River Valleys. Crops in the lower Ohio River Valley also benefited from frequent rain. However, crops across the Great Lakes region and adjacent areas of the upper Mississippi Valley and Atlantic Coast States deteriorated due to moisture shortages, especially after midmonth. In the southern Great Plains, crops suffered under persistent high pressure that sustained hot, dry weather most of the month. In the Southeast, abnormally dry weather stressed crops along parts of the southern Atlantic Coastal Plain and through most of Alabama and adjacent parts of Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi. Dry weather also stunted crop growth in the Tennessee Valley, but persistent rains flooded streams and hampered fieldwork in the central and southern Appalachians. Above-normal temperatures stimulated crop development in the western Corn Belt and Great Plains, while below-normal temperatures slightly limited crop development in the Atlantic and Pacific Coast States. Corn development remained well ahead of normal in the central and eastern Corn Belt, and far ahead of normal along the Ohio and Tennessee River Valleys, even though temperatures averaged slightly below normal across most of the region. Meanwhile, above-normal temperatures stimulated development across the northern and western Corn Belt and adjacent areas of the Great Plains, especially after midmonth. However, most fields in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin entered the silking and dough stages later than normal. Nationally, crop conditions briefly deteriorated after midmonth, but rebounded near the end of the month when widespread precipitation eased moisture shortages in most areas of the Corn Belt. Locally, early-month moisture shortages in the lower Ohio River Valley were alleviated by above-normal rainfall. However, crop stress gradually increased in the upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes region due to abnormally dry weather. Conditions also deteriorated in the southern Great Plains, where hot, dry weather quickly ripened fields. Soybean fields entered the bloom stage and began setting pods ahead of normal in the eastern Corn Belt, even though temperatures averaged slightly below normal in most areas. Fields also developed ahead of normal in the lower Mississippi Valley, led by Louisiana and Mississippi. Meanwhile, blooming and pod setting lagged behind normal in the western Corn Belt, especially in Minnesota and Wisconsin, despite warmer-than-normal weather. Development was supported by adequate precipitation in the northern Great Plains, southern Corn Belt, and most of the eastern Corn Belt and Mississippi Delta. However, some areas experienced periods of excessive dryness, while other areas were briefly inundated by excessive moisture. Meanwhile, moisture shortages stunted growth in the Great Lakes region and adjacent areas of the central and western Corn Belt, mainly after midmonth, when hot weather increased crop moisture requirements. Winter wheat harvest progressed ahead of the 5-year average until midmonth, as above-normal temperatures quickly ripened fields in the Great Plains. Early-month rain delays were brief and largely confined to parts of the central High Plains and eastern Corn Belt. By midmonth, harvest was virtually complete in the southern Great Plains and lower Mississippi Valley and neared completion across most of the Corn Belt and adjacent areas of the central Great Plains. A few fields were harvested in the northern Great Plains and Pacific Northwest before midmonth, but progress was slow, especially in South Dakota, where frequent precipitation delayed harvest activity until late in the month. As the end of the month approached, harvest neared completion around the Great Lakes and central High Plains. Also, harvest accelerated in the northern Great Plains and Pacific Northwest, despite scattered rain delays. Above-normal temperatures promoted cotton development in the southern Great Plains and parts of the lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast. Development lagged along the Atlantic Coastal Plains, especially in South Carolina, due to late planting and below-normal heat. Cooler-than-normal weather also limited growth in the Southwest, but development remained slightly ahead of normal. Adequate rainfall supported growth along the lower Mississippi Valley and scattered areas of the interior Southeast and mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain. However, a few fields in the Southeast and many fields in the southern Great Plains were stressed by increasing moisture shortages. Fields quickly ripened along the Gulf Coast, where a few fields were picked by the end of the month. Above-normal temperatures stimulated small grain development in the northern High Plains, while temperatures were favorably mild in the Pacific Northwest, eastern Corn Belt, and Atlantic Coast States. By July 22, most barley, oat, and spring wheat fields were headed. However, barley and oat progress lagged slightly behind normal in Minnesota. Late-month heat stressed small grains in the upper Mississippi Valley and northern Great Plains, but quickly ripened fields. The barley and spring wheat harvest began near the end of the month, but progress was slower than normal in the upper Mississippi Valley and northern Great Plains. The oat harvest rapidly accelerated in the Corn Belt after mid-month, especially in Iowa and Ohio. The harvest season began in Minnesota and gained momentum in South Dakota and Wisconsin. At the beginning of the month, rice development was slightly behind the 5-year average, as heading lagged behind normal in the interior Mississippi Delta. However, development quickly surpassed the 5-year average in Arkansas and Mississippi and remained ahead of normal through the rest of the month. Along the western Gulf Coast, seasonal temperatures aided development most of the month, and harvest accelerated after midmonth. Hot weather stimulated rapid growth in California early in the month, but cool overnight temperatures hampered development through the remainder of the month. Sorghum fields headed and began turning color slightly ahead of normal throughout most of the month. Above-normal temperatures ripened fields well ahead of normal in the lower Mississippi Valley, and quickly ripened fields in the southern Great Plains, especially after midmonth. A few fields entered the heading stage in the Corn Belt and central Great Plains before midmonth, and rapidly entered the heading stage after midmonth. Harvest progressed with few rain delays along the Gulf Coast. Conditions deteriorated in most areas of the central and southern Great Plains due to hot, dry weather. Above-normal temperatures and frequent precipitation aided development in the central High Plains and northern Great Plains. Peanut pegging progressed slightly ahead of the average before midmonth and equal to the average after midmonth. Seasonal temperatures favored development in the Southeast and along the mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain during most of the month. However, conditions gradually deteriorated along the southern Atlantic Coast, eastern Gulf Coast, and adjacent areas of the interior Southeast due to increasing moisture shortages. Extreme heat stunted growth of dryland fields in the southern Great Plains. Corn for grain: Corn planted for all purposes is down 4 percent from 2000. This is down 100,000 acres from June as survey data showed Iowa farmers did not plant all of their acres. Farmers expect to harvest 69.2 million acres of corn for grain, also down 100,000 acres from June and 5 percent from 2000. If realized, this would be the lowest grain harvested acreage since 1995 when rains delayed planting in the Corn Belt. The August 1 corn objective yield data indicate a record level stalk count and average kernel row length for the combined seven objective yield States (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin). A dry, early-spring allowed corn planting to begin early and progress near a record pace in the southern and eastern Corn Belt. However, northwestern Corn Belt farmers experienced frequent planting delays due to persistent precipitation, especially in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. After slow development in June, above-normal temperatures and timely rains stimulated development across the northern and western Corn Belt and adjacent areas of the Great Plains, especially after mid-July. However, silking progress in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin remained slightly behind the 5-year average as of July 29. Nationally, crop conditions briefly deteriorated after mid-July, but rebounded near the end of the month when widespread precipitation eased localized moisture shortages in most areas of the Corn Belt. Conditions deteriorated in the southern Great Plains, where hot, dry weather quickly ripened fields. The average corn grain yield for States conducting a farmer reported survey only is forecast at 121.4 bushels per acre, down 3.4 bushels from 2000. Yields are mostly higher than last year in the northern Plains and Southeast, rebounding from drought conditions in 2000. Farmers reported lower yields than last year in the Southern Plains as extreme heat and dry weather prevailed during pollination. Corn yields in the Mid-Atlantic States are down from last year's record highs, but are still at fairly high levels. Sorghum: The first production forecast for the 2001 crop year is 544 million bushels, up 16 percent from 2000. Based on August 1 conditions, the sorghum yield is forecast at 62.0 bushels per acre, up 1.1 bushels from 2000. Yield increases are expected in 8 of the top 11 producing States, mainly in the western part of the growing area. Kansas, the leading sorghum producer, is expecting a yield 8 bushels higher than last year, while Texas, the second leading sorghum producer, expects a yield 10 bushels below last year. Sorghum planted for all purposes is estimated at 10.0 million acres, up 300,000 acres from the June estimate. Acreage was revised due to additional acreage being planted in Texas behind abandoned cotton. Texas planted 3.20 million acres, up 200,000 acres from 2000. Acreage expected to be harvested for grain in the U.S. in 2001, at 8.78 million acres, is up 14 percent from the 2000 harvested grain acreage. Texas producers expect to harvest 2.60 million acres for grain. Sorghum progressed ahead of the 5-year average, with 54 percent headed and 25 percent turning color on July 29, compared with the average pace of 47 and 21 percent, respectively. Development was slightly behind normal in Texas, well ahead of normal in other parts of the Great Plains and Mississippi Delta, and far ahead of normal in the Corn Belt. Warm weather is quickly ripening fields in the lower Mississippi Valley and southern Great Plains. Conditions deteriorated in most areas of the central and southern Great Plains due to hot, dry weather. Above-normal temperatures and frequent precipitation aided development in the central High Plains and northern Great Plains. As of the week ending July 29, thirty-eight percent of the sorghum crop was rated good to excellent. This is 15 points lower than a year earlier. This is due to dry conditions in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. Oats: Production is forecast at 135 million bushels, 2 percent above the July 1 forecast, but 9 percent below last year's 149 million bushels. If realized, this will be the lowest production on record. The forecasted yield is 62.0 bushels per acre, up 1.5 bushels from July 1, but down 2.2 bushels from 2000. Area for harvest is estimated at 2.19 million acres, down 6 percent from last year, but unchanged from the previous estimate. The crop developed later than normal across the northern and western Corn Belt and northern Great Plains, even though above normal temperatures accelerated ripening during July. The harvest season began late and progressed behind normal in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The beginning of the harvest season was slightly delayed in North Dakota also, but a few fields were harvested by the end of the month. In the eastern Corn Belt and Northeast, ideal temperatures and mostly adequate moisture supplies aided development. In Ohio and Pennsylvania, the harvest season began early and progressed ahead of the 5-year average. On July 29, harvest was 21 percent complete, compared with the average of 27 percent. Barley: Barley production for 2001 is forecast at 266 million bushels, down 16 percent from 2000, but up 1 percent from last month. If realized, this will be the lowest production since 1953. Based on August 1 conditions, producers expect to average 58.8 bushels per acre, a decrease of 2.3 bushels from last year's near record high, but 0.4 bushel above the July forecast. Area harvested, at 4.51 million acres, is 13 percent below the 5.20 million acres harvested in 2000, but unchanged from the previous estimate. Six of the sixteen major barley producing States increased their yields from last month. South Dakota's yield increased six bushels, while Oregon and Maryland both increased their yield 3 bushels from last month. By July 22, ninety-six percent of the barley fields were headed in the 5 major barley producing States. However, barley progress lagged slightly behind normal in Minnesota. Late-month heat stressed the barley crop in the upper Mississippi Valley and northern Great Plains, but quickly ripened fields. Barley harvest began near the end of the month, but progress was slower than normal in the upper Mississippi Valley and northern Great Plains. At the end of July, the barley crop condition was rated mostly good to excellent. Winter Wheat: Acres for harvest as grain are forecast at 31.7 million, unchanged from last month, but down 10 percent from last year. Harvest progress in the 18 major producing States had reached 86 percent complete by July 29. This is 3 points behind last year but equal to the 5-year average. Hard Red Winter (HRW) harvest was complete in the central and southern Great Plains. Harvest was complete in most Soft Red Winter (SRW) states. Forecasted head counts from the Objective Yield surveys in the six HRW States (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas) are virtually unchanged from last month while weight per head is up slightly. Head count forecasts are well below average in all six States, however average weights are well above average in all but Montana. Dry conditions in Montana have resulted in the lowest head weights since 1988. Harvest was hampered in Colorado by frequent thunderstorms, putting progress slightly behind the usual pace. Harvest moved quickly across Nebraska. Harvested yields were better than previously expected in several SRW States. Record yields are forecast in Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee. Collective head counts in the SRW objective yield States (Illinois, Missouri, Ohio) are about the same as last month and slightly above average. Collective head weights are higher than last month and well above average. Ohio head weight is at a near record level. Crop conditions remain below normal in the Pacific Northwest (Idaho, Oregon, Washington). Dry conditions caused the Idaho crop to ripen rapidly, especially in the northern part of the State. Growers in Michigan and New York are finding yields to be lower than expected. Durum Wheat: Area for harvest as grain is forecast at 2.98 million acres, unchanged from last month but down 17 percent from last year. Development of the North Dakota Durum crop accelerated during July due to above normal temperatures. Rains, high humidity, and wet soil in the major Durum growing area of the State led to lower condition ratings. As of July 29, 60 percent of the North Dakota crop was rated good to excellent, 13 points lower than the beginning of July, and 6 points below a year ago. The Montana crop has benefitted from above normal rainfall during July. Other Spring Wheat: Harvested area for 2001 is forecast at 14.7 million acres, unchanged from last month, but up 2 percent from last year. Acreage was 1 percent harvested in the six major producing States as of July 29, 3 points behind the 5-year average. Harvest had begun in three States (Idaho, South Dakota, and Washington). Dryland growers in southern Idaho are experiencing drought conditions. Irrigation water is short in some areas of the State. Harvest has just begun in the lower elevation areas of Idaho. As of July 29, 58 percent of the Minnesota crop was turning ripe, compared to the 5-year average of 65 percent. Heavy rains on the night of July 31 in the central portion of the Minnesota Red River Valley caused many fields to be flooded. Later planted fields in Montana appear to be benefitting from above normal rainfall during July. The rain was too late for some of the earlier planted crop. Development of the North Dakota crop has been behind normal due to late plantings. Condition ratings declined during July due to continued wet soils and high humidity. Peanuts: Production is forecast at 3.66 billion pounds, up 12 percent from last year's crop, but 4 percent below 1999. Area for harvest is expected to total 1.40 million acres, 3 percent below the previous estimate, but up 4 percent from 2000. Yields are expected to average 2,621 pounds, 177 pounds above last year but down 46 pounds from 1999. Production in the Southeast States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina) is expected to total 2.06 billion pounds, up 12 percent from last year's level. Expected acreage for harvest, at 763,500 acres, is down 1 percent from the previous year. Yields in the four-State area are expected to average 2,704 pounds per acre, 311 pounds above 2000. As of July 29, peanut development in Alabama was 1 percentage point ahead of the 5 year average with 82 percent of the acreage rated in fair to good condition. In Georgia, crop development was 3 percentage points behind normal, and condition on July 29 was 76 percent good to excellent. The peanut crop in Florida and South Carolina was rated mostly good to excellent. The Virginia-North Carolina production is forecast at 568 million pounds, up 4 percent from 2000. Area for harvest is expected to total 198,000 acres, unchanged from the previous year. Yield is forecast at 2,869 pounds, up 98 pounds from last year. As of July 29, the Virginia peanut crop was rated 80 percent good to excellent. North Carolina's peanut crop was rated 97 percent fair to good. Development of the peanut crop in each State was 6 percentage points ahead of the 5 year average on July 29. The Southwest crop production (New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) is expected to total 1.03 billion pounds, up 17 percent from 2000. The region's acreage for harvest, at 434,000 acres, is 18 percent above the 2000 level. Yields are expected to average 2,363 pounds, 12 pounds below 2000. On July 29, seventy-six percent of the Texas crop was rated in fair to good condition. Development of Texas peanuts was 6 percentage points ahead of the 5 year average on July 29. Rice: Production is forecast at 198 million cwt., up 4 percent from 2000, but 4 percent below 1999. Area for harvest is expected to total 3.22 million acres, unchanged from the June acreage estimate. Rice plantings, at 3.25 million acres, were also unchanged from the June estimate. Yields are forecast at 6,151 pounds per acre, down 130 pounds from 2000. As of July 29, crop development was ahead of normal in all rice producing States (Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas). Fifty-eight percent of the rice was headed compared with the 5-year average of 42 percent. Rice harvest is underway in Louisiana and Texas. Crop condition was rated at 72 percent good to excellent across the 5 major rice producing states on July 29. Soybeans: Area planted, is estimated at a record 75.2 million acres, up 1 percent from 2000, but down slightly from June, as survey data showed Missouri farmers did not plant all of their acres. Acres for harvest, at a record 74.1 million acres, are up 2 percent from the 2000 acreage. Planting of the 2001 soybean crop was nearly complete as of June 26 as 96 percent had been planted. This compares to 97 percent a year ago and 94 percent for the average. Planting in several States (Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin) lagged behind normal at the end of June. In the eight major soybean producing States (Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and Ohio), the average planting date was the same as 1987 and 1994. During July, the crop across the Great Lakes region, upper Mississippi Valley and southern Atlantic Coast States was affected by short moisture supplies. Temperatures averaged above normal in the western Corn Belt and Great Plains, while the Atlantic Coast States experienced below normal temperatures. By the end of July, 79 percent of the crop was blooming, 5 percentage points behind last year, but 5 percentage points ahead of the average. Thirty-eight percent of the acreage was setting pods, well behind last year's 48 percent pace, but ahead of the 5-year average of 33 percent. Blooming and pod setting progress was most advanced in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, and North Dakota. As of July 29, sixty percent of the soybean crop was rated good to excellent, 6 percentage points less than the same week in 2000. In the twenty-one non-Objective Yield States that make yield forecasts in August, yields in ten States are expected to be higher than in 2000. Large increases are expected in Kansas, Alabama, Tennessee, New York, and Mississippi. Lower yields are expected in Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey. Cotton: Upland cotton planted acreage, at 16.0 million acres, is 4 percent above 2000. Harvested acreage, at 14.1 million acres, is up 9 percent from last year. Growers planted 235,000 acres of American-Pima cotton. Area to be harvested is 234,000 acres, up 38 percent from last year. Producers in the Southeastern States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia) rate the condition of their cotton as mostly fair to good. Development has lagged, especially in Georgia and South Carolina, as excessively dry soils delayed planting. Conversely, Virginia planting was completed by the end of May and maturity has remained ahead of normal. Overall, timely rains have contributed to above average yields throughout the region. Upland growers in the Delta States (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee) experienced ideal planting conditions which allowed them to complete cotton planting well ahead of the 5-year average. Development progressed well until the end of June when below normal temperatures hindered crop progress. However, by the second week of July, near normal temperatures benefitted development in the lower Mississippi Delta. Overall, producers rate the crop mostly fair to good with progress ahead of normal. Data from the Objective Yield survey rank fruit counts in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi as the third lowest since 1992. Upland cotton producers in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and New Mexico were able to plant their cotton at or ahead of the normal pace. However, cotton on the High Plains received heavy rains, strong winds, and large hail during early June. Some replanting was possible, but insurance deadlines resulted in some abandonment as destroyed cotton acreage was replanted to alternative crops. Extremely dry weather has continued across the Plains during June and July. During this time, irrigated cotton continued to make fair to good progress. Cotton objective yield data show fruit counts in Texas as the third highest in the last 10 years. Upland cotton in California and Arizona has benefitted from warm weather and irrigation. Crop development is slightly ahead of average and mostly in good to excellent condition. As of July 29, Arizona producers rated 62 percent of their crop as good to excellent, with an additional 33 percent rated fair. California growers rated 100 percent of their crop good to excellent on this same date. California has their fourth highest fruit count in the last ten years, according to data from the cotton Objective Yield survey. American-Pima production is forecast at 593,000 bales, up 52 percent from last year's output. The increase in production is a combination of increased acreage and higher yields. The U.S. Pima yield is forecast at 1,216 pounds per harvested acre, up 111 pounds from last year. Ginnings totaled 99,000 running bales prior to August 1, compared with 244,750 running bales ginned prior to the same date last year and 80,650 running bales in 1999. Dry Beans: Dry edible bean production is forecast at 21.9 million cwt for 2001, down 17 percent from 2000 and 34 percent below two years ago. If realized, this will be the lowest production since 1993. In the June Acreage report, U.S. planted and harvested acreage were estimated at 1.43 and 1.33 million acres, respectively. Since June, estimates of planted area have increased 5,700 acres while harvested area increased 3,800 acres. Planted area is 18 percent below last year and 29 percent less than 1999. Harvested area, at 1.34 million acres, is down 17 percent from last year and 29 percent below 1999. The August 1 yield forecast of 1,638 pounds per acre is 8 pounds below last year. Production is down from last year in 14 of the 17 dry bean estimating States. States showing production increases from last year are Washington up 4 percent, and Utah and Texas more than double. Planting in North Central States was late this year because of a cool, wet spring. Warm June and July weather then pushed the crop to early podding. North Dakota beans were 58 percent podded by the end of July compared with 46 percent in an average year. Michigan dry beans had a good growth spurt in July, but fields now need rain. Minnesota, dry beans were 69 percent good to excellent by late July compared with 40 percent normally. Heavy rains flooded some fields in the Red River Valley at the end of July. Despite some hail damage early in the season and heat stress in July, Nebraska dry beans are rated better than average. Planting conditions were good in New York, but development has been slowed by dry conditions. Colorado's dry beans are in good to excellent condition. Almost half of their crop had flowered by the end of July. Dry weather in Utah and Colorado's southwestern counties stressed the dryland crop. In California, beans have progressed well this summer. Harvest of early varieties, particularly garbanzos, started in June. The availability of irrigation water is of some concern in Idaho and Wyoming for the remainder of the season. U. S. planted acreage changes, by class, include a 38 percent drop in navy beans. Pintos are down 20 percent, great northerns are off 15 percent, light red kidneys fell 12 percent, and dark red kidneys declined 4 percent. Garbanzos are up 6 percent, blackeyes jumped 38 percent, blacks rose 2 percent and cranberry beans gained 3 percent. Pinto beans make up 40 percent of all planted acres, navies represent 15 percent, garbanzos and great northerns cover 8 percent each, and blacks are 7 percent. The remaining classes represent 22 percent of the planted acreage. Alfalfa and Alfalfa Mixtures for Hay: Production is forecast at 80.2 million tons, virtually unchanged from 2000. Yields are expected to average 3.38 tons per acre, 0.10 ton below last year. Harvested area is 23.8 million acres, up 3 percent from 2000. Oklahoma's alfalfa yield is down 1.1 tons from last year due to dry weather. The Ohio Valley States are reporting small declines following last year's good yields. Other Hay: Production is forecast at 78.1 million tons, 9 percent above last year's production. Yields are expected to average 1.95 tons per acre, equivalent to last year's yield. Harvested area is estimated at 40.1 million acres, up 9 percent from the 36.8 million acres harvested in 2000. This year's acreage will be the highest since 1958. Timely rains in the Gulf States have improved their yields following last year's drought. Tobacco: U.S. all tobacco production for 2001 is forecast at 1.01 billion pounds, down 4 percent from 2000 and 22 percent below 1999. If realized, this will be the smallest crop since 1921. Revised area for harvest in 2001 is forecast at 451,290 acres, down 4 percent from 2000. Yields for 2001 are expected to average 2,230 pounds per acre, just 1 pound higher than a year ago. Yield prospects in North Carolina, the leading tobacco producing State, are averaging lower than last year by 99 pounds. However, Kentucky, the second leading State, expects yields to average 80 pounds higher than a year ago. Flue-cured production is expected to total 573 million pounds, down 4 percent from 2000. Growers plan to harvest 247,500 acres in 2001, one percent below last year. Yields are expected to average 2,313 pounds per acre, 83 pounds lower than the previous year. Yields in North Carolina, the leading flue-cured State, increased from the July forecast due to timely rains and excellent growing conditions. Fire-cured production is expected to total 39.3 million pounds, down 24 percent from 2000. Growers plan to harvest 14,300 acres, 18 percent below a year ago. The expected average yield is 2,750 pounds per acre, 194 pounds lower than the previous year. Burley production is expected to total 363 million pounds, virtually unchanged from a year ago. Yields are expected to average 2,078 pounds per acre, up 121 pounds from 2000. Burley growers plan to harvest 174,900 acres, 6 percent below a year ago. Acreage for Kentucky, the largest burley State, at 115,000, is expected to be 4 percent below last year. However, because of an expected increase in their yield by 125 pounds, Kentucky's forecasted production is 247 million pounds, 2 percent more than last year. Very few problems have been reported in Kentucky so far this year as disease and insects have been minor. Southern Maryland Belt tobacco production is expected to total 4.09 million pounds, down 69 percent from the 2000. Average yields are expected to decrease 22 pounds from last year. A total of 2,600 acres is expected to be harvested this year, down 69 percent from 2000. Maryland's acreage has dropped significantly from last year due to many producers signing up for the buyout program. Dark air-cured production is expected to total 13.5 million pounds, down 16 percent from 2000. Growers plan to harvest 5,020 acres, 10 percent less than last year. Yields are expected to average 2,680 pounds per acre, down 198 pounds from last year. All Cigar types production is expected to total 13.3 million pounds, up 30 percent from last year. Overall yield is expected to average 1,907 pounds per acre, up 55 pounds from 2000. Growers of Cigar type tobacco plan to harvest 6,970 acres, 26 percent above a year ago. Sugarbeets: Production is forecast at 28.0 million tons. If realized, this would be 14 percent below last year's production and 16 percent below 1999. Growers in the 12 sugarbeet-producing States expect to harvest 1.33 million acres. This is 3 percent below last year and slightly lower than the June estimate. The yield is forecast at 21.1 tons per acre, 2.5 tons below 2000. Above-normal temperatures periodically stressed fields in the Great Plains, although frequent precipitation provided ample moisture for development and reduced heat stress. Some isolated fields were damaged by hail and excessive moisture while a few did not fully recover from early-season frost injury. In California, Idaho, and the Pacific Northwest, seasonal temperatures favored development, but irrigation water supplies were limited. In Michigan, conditions deteriorated due to moisture shortages and periods of extreme heat. Sugarcane: Production is forecast at a record high 37.1 million tons, 3 percent above the previous record of 36.1 million tons set last year. If realized, Louisiana's production will be 11 percent greater than the previous record set in 1999, and surpass Florida as the largest sugarcane producing State. Sugarcane growers intend to harvest a record high 1.05 million acres for sugar and seed during the 2001 crop year, 2 percent more than last year. Florida and Louisiana expect to harvest a record high 465,000 and 510,000 acres, respectively. Yield is forecast at 35.5 tons per acre, 0.3 ton above 2000. In Louisiana, the forecasted yield is 0.3 ton above the previous record high set in 1999. Above-normal precipitation and seasonal temperatures provided nearly ideal growing conditions in Florida and Louisiana during July. However, moisture shortages limited crop growth in Hawaii and Texas. Prunes and Plums: Production in Idaho, Michigan, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 23,200 tons, down 3 percent from last year but 1 percent above 1999. The Oregon forecast, at 12,000 tons, is 20 percent above 2000 but 8 percent below 1999. Weather conditions were more favorable than a year ago for fruit production. Washington's forecast, at 5,000 tons, is down 26 percent from 2000 but 22 percent above 1999. A hail storm in the lower Yakima Valley during late June reduced fruit production. Idaho's expected production is 3,000 tons, down 14 percent from the 2000 crop but 67 percent above the 1999 production level. Freezing temperatures during the early part of April and water shortages combined to reduce the crop. Michigan expects to produce 3,200 tons, down 11 percent from 2000 and 20 percent below 1999. Frost and hail early in the year contributed to the smaller crop. Papayas: Fresh utilization of Hawaii papayas is estimated at 4.21 million pounds for July, 12 percent lower than June and 10 percent below July 2000. Area in crop totaled 3,535 acres, unchanged from last month but 51 percent more than last year. Harvested area, at 2,035 acres, was unchanged from June but 53 percent higher than last June. July weather conditions were variable with a mix of sunshine and showers over major papaya producing orchards. Soil moisture has been adequate in non-irrigated areas. Hops: Hop production in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 66.2 million pounds for 2001, two percent less than last year but 3 percent more than the 1999 crop. Area strung for harvest, at 35,890 acres, is 1 percent higher than the June forecast but 1 percent below 2000. Yield is estimated at 1,845 pounds per acre, 26 pounds less than 2000. Washington's yield is forecast at 1,920 pounds per acre for the 2001 crop, 17 pounds lower than last year. Oregon's yield is forecast at 1,800 pounds per acre, up 15 pounds from 2000. In Idaho, yields are expected to average 1,356 pounds per acre, 128 pounds lower than a year ago. Oregon is forecasting an increase of 6 percent in total production from a year ago. Idaho and Washington expect decreases of 5 percent and 3 percent, respectively. Drought and water acquisition have been major concerns this season for many growers in the Pacific Northwest. However, hop conditions and development have been mostly normal. Harvest is expected to be underway by August 20. In Washington, a late June hail storm damaged some yards. There have also been a few more problems with powdery mildew than a year ago due to cooler temperatures this year. Hops look mostly good in Oregon, with yields expected to be average to above average. Conditions have been conducive to powdery mildew development, but grower treatments have reduced its spread. Conditions at the end of July in Idaho were hot and dry with limited irrigation water. Olives: The 2001 California olive crop is forecast at 125,000 tons, more than double the previous crop of 53,000 tons but 12 percent less than the 1999 production. Due to the alternate bearing nature of olives, the increase was expected. Hot weather during bloom, however, affected the fruit set, tempering the increase of production. Growers expect the Manzanillo variety to account for 76 percent of the total production. The Servillano variety is expected to contribute 16 percent. Other varieties would account for the remaining 8 percent. Peaches: The August 2001 peach crop forecast is 2.54 billion pounds, 3.00 million pounds above the July forecast. This is 2 percent below 2000 but less than 1 percent above two years ago. Michigan decreased their expectations for the 2001 crop from 45.0 million pounds to 43.0 million pounds. Washington decreased their production forecast by 5.00 million pounds to 55.0 million. South Carolina increased it's forecast from 90.0 million in July to 100 million for this month. August 2001 forecasts for New Jersey and Pennsylvania were unchanged from July. The forecasts for all of the remaining States were carried forward from July 1. Peach harvest in Michigan was underway for the early varieties. Dry conditions during the month of July have affected fruit size but quality is good. There is no unusual disease or insect pressure. Quality of fruit was rated good and growing conditions were generally favorable for New Jersey peach production. In Pennsylvania, harvest was 40 percent complete by July 31, ahead of the five-year average of 21 percent. Producers not affected by the Plum Pox virus are having a good season despite dry conditions. South Carolina peach harvest is running near normal. Crop quality is good to excellent with the late varieties yielding much better than the early varieties. A late June hail storm in the lower Yakima Valley reduced peach production more than previously expected for Washington. The U. S. Freestone crop, as of August 1, is forecast at 1.49 billion pounds, down 3 percent from 2000 but 1 percent above 1999. The California Freestone crop stands at 780 million pounds, 1 percent below 2000 but up 2 percent from 1999. By the end of July, 96 percent of the Georgia peach crop, forecast at 135 million pounds, had been harvested. California's Clingstone crop, at 1.05 billion pounds, is down 1 percent from both 2000 and 1999. Apples: The first production forecast for the 2001 crop year is 9.62 billion pounds, down 10 percent from both 2000 and 1999. Decreased production in most of the Western and Eastern States more than offset increases in the Central States when compared to last year. Production decreases are expected in 17 of the top 34 producing States while 14 States have increases. Three States are unchanged from last year. Production in the Western States (AZ, CA, CO, ID, OR, UT, WA) is forecast at 5.93 billion pounds, down 16 percent from 2000 and 4 percent from 1999. All Western States except California are expecting decreased production in 2001. Washington, which makes up 51 percent of the U.S. forecast, is down 17 percent from 2000. A late June hail storm reduced the crop in the Yakima Valley. Poor weather during the bloom period, hail in the Wenatchee area and a drop in bearing acres have also contributed to the drop in Washington's production. California had generally favorable growing conditions which has led to the increase in production. The decrease in apple production among the other Western States is due to hail, early season frost, and late season drought. Production in the Central States (AR, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, OH, TN, WI) is forecast at 1.35 billion pounds, up 12 percent from 2000 but down 16 percent from 1999. Ohio was the only State in the region to project a decrease in production. Weather conditions in the Central States have been more favorable for apple production than in 2000. Some losses were reported due to scattered frost and hail storms. Production in the Eastern States (CT, GA, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, NC, PA, RI, SC, VT, VA, WV) is forecast at 2.33 billion pounds, down 3 percent from 2000 and 18 percent below 1999. Production decreased in the South Atlantic States and all of the New England States except Maine. Early season frost, poor pollination conditions, drought and hail have all contributed to the decreased production in both regions. All of the Mid-Atlantic States increased production except for Pennsylvania. This region had generally favorable weather during pollination with adequate moisture through July. However, growers are concerned fruit sizing will slow because of dry conditions as of August 1. Pears: U.S. pear production for 2001 is forecast at 915,500 tons, down 5 percent from last year and 10 percent below 1999. Bartlett pear production for California, Oregon, and Washington is forecast at 473,000 tons, 4 percent lower than the June forecast and 9 percent less than a year ago. Other pear production in the Pacific Coast States is expected to total 420,000 tons, unchanged from last year but 4 percent above 1999. Bartlett production for California is forecast at 230,000 tons, down 4 percent from the June forecast and 18 percent below 2000. The California Bartlett harvest is well underway in the Sacramento area and just beginning in the Lake and Mendocino districts. Size is larger this year and quality is good. Bartlett production in Oregon is forecast at 58,000 tons, the same as the previous forecast but 3 percent less than the previous year. Oregon's growing season has been virtually free of any adverse weather. In Washington, Bartlett production is forecast at 185,000 tons, a 5 percent decrease from the June forecast but up 5 percent from last year. Other pear production in California is forecast at 30,000 tons, unchanged from both 2000 and 1999. Asian pear picking is underway. Good quality is apparent. In Oregon, other pear production is forecast at 160,000 tons, unchanged from both last year and 1999. Production in Washington is forecast at 230,000 tons, the same as a year ago but 7 percent above 1999. The pear crop in New York is forecast at 10,000 tons, down 31 percent from last year and 20 percent less than two years ago. Late spring frosts, a lighter fruit set, and hail damage reduced expectations for this year's crop. In Michigan, production is forecast at 4,800 tons, down 8 percent from 2000 and 4 percent below 1999. Pennsylvania pear production is forecast at 4,600 tons, unchanged from a year ago but up 12 percent from 1999. Production in Connecticut is forecast at 500 tons, 750 tons less than the previous year. Pear bloom was moderate with below average set. A late spring frost wiped out a significant amount of the pear crop. In Colorado, production is forecast at 2,100 tons, 900 tons less than last year's crop but 1,600 tons greater than the 1999 crop. Late frosts, water shortages, and other adverse weather lessened expectations. Pear production in Utah is forecast at 500 tons, 100 tons less than a year ago but 200 tons higher than two years ago. Coffee: Hawaii coffee production is revised to 8.70 million pounds (parchment basis) for the 2000-01 season, down 4 percent from the first estimate last December and 13 percent below the 1999-2000 season. Harvest of the 2000-01 crop started late in all areas due primarily to dry weather. Production from the island of Hawaii (includes the Kona districts) was higher than a year ago due to recently planted acreage coming into production. Combined production from the islands of Oahu, Maui, Molokai, and Kauai was lower than last year due to the dry weather. Grapes: U.S. grape production is forecast at 6.48 million tons, down 16 percent from 2000, but 4 percent above 1999 for comparable States (except Texas and Virginia who have been added this season). California leads the U.S. in grape production with 91 percent of the total. Washington and New York are the next largest producing States, with 5 percent and 2 percent, respectively. California's all grape forecast, at 5.90 million tons, decreased 16 percent from 2000. Washington expects to harvest 295,000 tons, up 11 percent from 2000. New York's forecast, at 131,000 tons, is 15 percent below last year. California's raisin type varieties account for 2.00 million tons, 34 percent of California's total grape crop. Production of raisin varieties is down 31 percent from last year. The Raisin Objective Measurement (OM) Survey found an average count of 30.7 bunches per vine compared to 40.7 in 2000. The average bunch count for the past 12 years was 34.1 per vine. The bunch size measurements from the OM survey also indicates that the bunches are some of the smallest ever recorded. Thompson Seedless variety grapes are currently being picked for fresh use in the San Joaquin Valley. Good quality was reported, but the bunches do not have the shoulders that are present with a large crop. There are also reports of the tips drying on some of the bunches. Consequently, bunch weights are expected to be well below last year's bunch weights. Also, there were reports of hail and frost damage earlier in the season. Production of table type grapes is estimated at 800,000 tons, 14 percent of the total California crop and 3 percent above last year. Harvest was completed in the Coachella Valley in July and picking is now active in the San Joaquin Valley with good quality reported. Flame Seedless, Perlette, Fantasy, Black Emerald, and Black Beauty are some of the varieties being harvested. California's wine type varieties account for 3.10 million tons, 52 percent of California's total grape crop. Production of wine varieties is down 8 percent from 2000. Harvest of wine grapes is just getting underway with some French Colombard and White Zinfandel being picked in the San Joaquin Valley. This is about 7 to 10 days ahead of last year. The bunch sizes appear to be somewhat smaller than last year. Temperatures were hot in May and June, but daytime temperatures in July were below average which was favorable for grape development. Michigan's grape production is forecast at 29,000 tons, down 67 percent from 2000. This year's crop was adversely affected by poor weather during pollination. Poor fruit set and heavy fruit drop were reported in Southwestern Michigan vineyards. Concords were affected the most while wine grapes with later bloom times were affected the least. Downy mildew pressure has increased with the dry weather of late. Grape production for New York is forecast at 131,000 tons, down 15 percent from 2000. Western New York is experiencing near drought conditions. Concord tonnage is expected to be down significantly in that area. Long Island and Hudson Valley are having more ideal growing conditions. Late spring frosts damaged berries in the Lake Erie area as fruit set was very erratic. Pennsylvania's grape production is forecast at 55,000 tons, down 13 percent from 2000. The summer months have been very dry and many vineyards are in need of rain. Disease pressure is low. Washington's production is forecast at 295,000 tons, up 11 percent from 2000. Concord producers are expecting an above average crop this year. Wine grape producers are expecting a larger crop than last year due mainly to new acreage coming into production. Ginger Root: Hawaii ginger root production for the 2000-01 season is estimated at 16.2 million pounds, up 20 percent from the previous season. Harvested acreage increased 33 percent to 360 acres. Offsetting the increase in harvested acreage was a 10 percent decrease in average yield to 45,000 pounds per harvested acre. Weather conditions were fair for ginger root during the growing season. Rainfall was inconsistent resulting in varying crop yield by location. In the wetter areas, growers had to abandon acreage due to disease. Florida Citrus: During July, virtually all citrus producing counties received above average rainfall. Several coastal and lower interior counties had more than twice the normal rainfall for the month. Many of the lakes, ponds, and streams which provide water for irrigation are refilling. Some of the smaller streams and water reservoirs are nearly full. There is an abundance of new growth on citrus trees of all ages. New crop fruit is making very good progress. Oranges are golf ball size and larger and many of the Navels are baseball size. Grapefruit vary in size depending on irrigation and rainfall since this spring. The Temples, tangerines, and tangelos range in size from marbles to larger than golf balls. Harvest of the 2000-01 season was virtually complete by the second week of July and both the processors and fresh fruit packers have closed. Caretakers have been cutting cover crops that have grown substantially with the summer rains. Growers have been applying fertilizer and pesticides between the showers and thunderstorms. Hedging and topping of producing trees and burning of dead trees have occurred in all areas. California Citrus: The Valencia orange harvest has slowed due to typical competition from other fruit in the marketplace. Picking of lemons was active in the south coast area. Grapefruit harvest continued in Riverside County and the San Joaquin Valley. California Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts: Fruit growers conducted typical summer cultural activities that included weed control, fungicide applications, and irrigation of trees and vines. Picking of many fruit crops occurred during July. Harvest of fresh grapes ended in the Coachella Valley by the end of July but gained momentum in the San Joaquin Valley. Grape growers were also treating vineyards with insecticides and fungicides. Wine and raisin type grapes were showing good development under ideal weather conditions. Gala variety apple harvest was active. Harvest of freestone peaches, nectarines, and plums also continued. Good quality was apparent. Bartlett pear harvest was active in the Sacramento delta area and the San Joaquin Valley. Asian pear harvest was active in the San Joaquin Valley. Picking of clingstone peaches continued during July. Pomegranates and figs continued to mature and develop color. Almond hull split was observed in some orchards. Walnuts were treated for weeds, blight, and codling moth. Reliability of August 1 Crop Production Forecast Survey Procedures: Objective Yield and farm operator surveys were conducted between July 25 and August 6 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 (corn, cotton, soybeans, and wheat). The counts made within each sample plot depend on the crop and the maturity of that crop. In all cases, number of plants are 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 re-visited each month until crop maturity when the fruit is 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 24,000 producers were interviewed during the survey period and asked questions about probable yield. 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 months 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 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 August 1 if conditions altered the planting intentions since the mid-year survey. 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 estimate. 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. This is done by expressing the deviation between the August 1 production forecast and the final estimate as a percentage of the final estimate, and averaging the squared percentage deviations for the 1981-2000 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. For example, the "Root Mean Square Error" for the August 1 corn for grain production forecast is 8.3 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 8.3 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not exceed 14.4 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 389 million bushels, ranging from 16 million bushels to 1.09 billion bushels. The August 1 forecast has been below the final estimate 10 times and above 10 times. This does not imply that the August 1 corn forecast this year is likely to understate or overstate final production. Reliability of August 1 Crop Production Forecasts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : Root Mean : 20-Year Record of : : Square Error : Differences Between Forecast : :------------------: and Final Estimate : : : :------------------------------------ Crop :Unit : : 90 : Quantity : Years : :Percent: Percent :------------------------------------ : : :Confidence: : : :Below:Above : : : Interval :Average:Smallest:Largest:Final:Final -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : ------ Million ------ Number : : Corn For Grain :Bu : 8.3 14.4 389 16 1,085 10 10 Sorghum for Grain :Bu : 9.6 16.6 45 5 108 12 8 Oats :Bu : 8.6 14.9 21 0 57 11 9 Barley :Bu : 6.8 12.1 27 1 84 3 17 Durum Wheat :Bu : 10.3 17.8 8 1 19 7 13 Other Spring :Bu : 8.5 14.7 37 3 121 9 11 Rice :Cwt : 4.7 8.1 6 1 14 13 7 Soybeans for Beans:Bu : 5.9 10.2 108 19 233 8 12 Cotton 1/ :Bales: 8.1 14.1 946 34 3,911 10 10 Dry Edible Beans :Cwt : 6.7 11.6 1.2 0.0 4.2 9 11 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Quantity is in thousands of bales. 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