Cr Pr 2-2 (7-09) Crop Production National Agricultural Statistics Service USDA Washington, D.C. Released July 10, 2009, 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. Winter Wheat Production Up 2 Percent from June All Orange Production Up 1 Percent from June Winter wheat production is forecast at 1.52 billion bushels, up 2 percent from last month but down 18 percent from 2008. The U.S. yield is forecast at 43.8 bushels per acre, down 0.1 bushel from last month and down 3.4 bushels from last year. The area expected to be harvested for grain totals 34.8 million acres, unchanged from the Acreage report released on June 30, 2009 but down 12 percent from last year. Hard Red Winter, at 903 million bushels, is up 4 percent from a month ago. Soft Red Winter, at 414 million bushels, is down slightly from the last forecast. White Winter is down slightly from last month and now totals 208 million bushels. Of this total, 22.4 million bushels are Hard White and 186 million bushels are Soft White. Durum wheat production is forecast at 81.2 million bushels, down 4 percent from 2008. The U.S. yield is forecast at 33.1 bushels per acre, 0.3 bushel above last year. Expected area to be harvested for grain totals 2.45 million acres, unchanged from the Acreage report released on June 30, 2009 but down 5 percent from last year. Other Spring wheat production is forecast at 506 million bushels, 7 percent below 2008. The expected area to be harvested for grain totals 13.2 million acres, unchanged from the Acreage report released on June 30, 2009 but down 2 percent from last year. The U.S. yield is forecast at 38.3 bushels per acre, down 2.2 bushels from 2008. Of the total production, 470 million bushels are Hard Red Spring wheat, down 8 percent from last year. The U.S. all orange forecast for the 2008-09 season is 9.36 million tons, up 1 percent from the June forecast but 7 percent lower than the 2007-08 final utilization of 10.1 million tons. The Florida all orange forecast, at 162 million boxes (7.30 million tons), is up 2 percent from the previous forecast but down 5 percent from last season's final utilization. Early, midseason, and navel varieties in Florida are forecast at 84.6 million boxes (3.81 million tons), unchanged from the June forecast but up 1 percent from last season. The Florida Valencia forecast, at 77.5 million boxes (3.49 million tons), is up 3 percent from the previous forecast but 11 percent less than the 2007-08 crop. The final row count survey indicated fewer than 2 percent of the Valencia orange rows remained to be harvested. Harvest was heavy the first half of June but then decreased significantly as the season neared completion. All orange production in California is forecast at 53.0 million boxes (1.99 million tons), unchanged from the previous forecast but down 15 percent from last season. Navel orange harvest was complete for the season and growers reported good quality and size. The Valencia harvest was off to a slow start but fruit size and quality were excellent. Freezes in March and hot temperatures in May contributed to the decrease in production from last year for both varieties. In Texas, orange production is forecast at 1.46 million tons (62,000 tons), down 14 percent from the previous forecast and 16 percent lower than last season. The Arizona all orange forecast is 250,000 boxes (10,000 tons), down 17 percent from the previous forecast and 34 percent less than last season. Florida frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) yield forecast for the 2008-09 season is 1.66 gallons per box at 42 degrees Brix, unchanged from the June forecast but 1 percent lower than last season's record yield of 1.67 gallons per box. The early-midseason portion is final at a record high 1.60 gallons per box, up 3 percent from last season's final yield of 1.55 gallons per box. The Valencia portion is forecast at 1.75 gallons per box, 2 percent lower than last year's final yield of 1.79 gallons per box. All projections of yield assume the processing relationships this season will be similar to those of the past several seasons. This report was approved on July 10, 2009. Acting Secretary of Agriculture James W. Miller Agricultural Statistics Board Chairperson Carol C. House Contents Page Grains & Hay Barley......................................................................................4 Oats........................................................................................4 Wheat, by Class.............................................................................6 Wheat, Durum................................................................................6 Wheat, Other Spring.........................................................................6 Wheat, Winter...............................................................................5 Head Population................................................................7 Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops Tobacco.....................................................................................8 Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils Lentils....................................................................................15 Peas, Austrian Winter......................................................................15 Peas, Dry Edible...........................................................................15 Noncitrus Fruits & Tree Nuts Almond.....................................................................................10 Apricots...................................................................................10 Grapes.....................................................................................10 Papayas....................................................................................10 Peaches.....................................................................................9 Citrus Fruits Grapefruit..................................................................................11 Lemons......................................................................................11 Oranges.....................................................................................11 Tangelos....................................................................................11 Tangerines and Mandarins....................................................................11 Potatoes & Miscellaneous Crops Potatoes...................................................................................12 Crop Comments.....................................................................................26 Crop Summary......................................................................................16 Information Contacts..............................................................................34 Reliability of Production Data in this Report.....................................................32 Weather Maps......................................................................................22 Weather Summary...................................................................................24 Oats: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres --- Bushels --- ------ 1,000 Bushels ----- : CA : 20 20 75.0 100.0 2,475 1,500 2,000 ID : 20 20 69.0 75.0 1,220 1,380 1,500 IL : 30 30 70.0 72.0 1,488 2,100 2,160 IA : 75 95 65.0 71.0 4,757 4,875 6,745 KS : 25 30 53.0 55.0 1,575 1,325 1,650 MI : 60 50 66.0 65.0 3,080 3,960 3,250 MN : 175 170 68.0 62.0 10,800 11,900 10,540 MT : 30 35 51.0 46.0 1,750 1,530 1,610 NE : 35 25 70.0 63.0 2,135 2,450 1,575 NY : 64 64 66.0 66.0 3,480 4,224 4,224 ND : 130 150 51.0 55.0 15,340 6,630 8,250 OH : 50 50 70.0 75.0 3,100 3,500 3,750 OR : 18 15 100.0 85.0 1,404 1,800 1,275 PA : 80 85 58.0 58.0 4,480 4,640 4,930 SD : 120 110 73.0 74.0 9,360 8,760 8,140 TX : 100 80 50.0 41.0 4,000 5,000 3,280 WI : 190 200 62.0 68.0 10,720 11,780 13,600 : Oth : Sts 1/ : 173 197 65.2 65.0 9,266 11,281 12,798 : US : 1,395 1,426 63.5 64.0 90,430 88,635 91,277 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ For 2007 and 2008, Other States include AL, CO, GA, IN, ME, MO, NC, OK, SC, UT, VA, WA, and WY. For 2009, Other States include AL, AR, CO, GA, IN, ME, MO, NC, OK, SC, UT, VA, WA, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2009 Summary." Barley: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State :---------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres --- Bushels --- ------ 1,000 Bushels ------ : AZ : 40 45 120.0 125.0 3,410 4,800 5,625 CA : 55 40 55.0 61.0 2,560 3,025 2,440 CO : 72 78 120.0 120.0 6,960 8,640 9,360 ID : 580 570 86.0 92.0 42,900 49,880 52,440 MD : 35 45 90.0 73.0 2,460 3,150 3,285 MN : 110 65 65.0 65.0 5,940 7,150 4,225 MT : 740 700 51.0 47.0 31,680 37,740 32,900 ND : 1,540 1,130 56.0 55.0 77,840 86,240 62,150 OR : 45 35 50.0 55.0 2,809 2,250 1,925 PA : 55 50 75.0 77.0 3,066 4,125 3,850 UT : 27 30 85.0 90.0 1,782 2,295 2,700 VA : 36 42 85.0 64.0 2,130 3,060 2,688 WA : 185 110 57.0 60.0 13,950 10,545 6,600 WY : 75 55 92.0 95.0 4,505 6,900 5,225 : Oth : Sts 1/ : 172 147 56.4 53.9 8,118 9,698 7,916 : US : 3,767 3,142 63.6 64.7 210,110 239,498 203,329 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ For 2007 and 2008, Other States include DE, KS, KY, ME, MI, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, SD, and WI. For 2009, Other States include DE, KS, ME, MI, NY, NC, SD, and WI. Individual State estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2009 Summary." Winter Wheat: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production :------------------------------------------------------------------------ State : : : : 2009 : : : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 :-------------------: 2008 : 2009 : : : : Jun 1 : Jul 1 : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres ------- Bushels ------- --- 1,000 Bushels --- : AR : 980 420 57.0 51.0 47.0 55,860 19,740 CA : 400 280 85.0 75.0 80.0 34,000 22,400 CO : 1,900 2,400 30.0 35.0 37.0 57,000 88,800 GA : 400 270 56.0 48.0 43.0 22,400 11,610 ID : 800 700 75.0 83.0 83.0 60,000 58,100 IL : 1,150 820 64.0 63.0 59.0 73,600 48,380 IN : 560 450 69.0 69.0 68.0 38,640 30,600 KS : 8,900 8,800 40.0 40.0 41.0 356,000 360,800 KY : 460 400 71.0 66.0 60.0 32,660 24,000 MD : 180 195 73.0 71.0 65.0 13,140 12,675 MI : 710 600 69.0 69.0 68.0 48,990 40,800 MS : 485 210 62.0 55.0 50.0 30,070 10,500 MO : 1,160 720 48.0 51.0 51.0 55,680 36,720 MT : 2,420 2,350 39.0 39.0 37.0 94,380 86,950 NE : 1,670 1,630 44.0 45.0 48.0 73,480 78,240 NY : 122 110 63.0 54.0 60.0 7,686 6,600 NC : 720 590 60.0 55.0 49.0 43,200 28,910 ND : 550 500 41.0 44.0 46.0 22,550 23,000 OH : 1,090 1,000 68.0 66.0 68.0 74,120 68,000 OK : 4,500 3,600 37.0 21.0 21.0 166,500 75,600 OR : 775 740 58.0 53.0 53.0 44,950 39,220 PA : 185 190 64.0 59.0 59.0 11,840 11,210 SC : 205 165 54.0 51.0 51.0 11,070 8,415 SD : 1,890 1,600 55.0 45.0 45.0 103,950 72,000 TN : 520 340 63.0 59.0 54.0 32,760 18,360 TX : 3,300 2,450 30.0 27.0 27.0 99,000 66,150 VA : 280 240 71.0 63.0 58.0 19,880 13,920 WA : 1,720 1,620 56.0 60.0 60.0 96,320 97,200 WI : 335 300 66.0 62.0 63.0 22,110 18,900 : Oth 1/ : Sts : 1,247 1,097 53.0 43.0 42.8 66,067 46,971 : US : 39,614 34,787 47.2 43.9 43.8 1,867,903 1,524,771 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States include AL, AZ, DE, FL, IA, LA, MN, NV, NJ, NM, UT, WV, and WY. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2009 Summary." Durum Wheat: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production :------------------------------------------------------------------------ State : : : : 2009 : : : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 :-------------------: 2008 : 2009 : : : : Jun 1 : Jul 1 : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres -------- Bushels ------- 1,000 Bushels : AZ : 149 124 98.0 105.0 100.0 14,602 12,400 CA : 155 155 105.0 100.0 100.0 16,275 15,500 MT : 570 525 19.0 19.0 10,830 9,975 ND : 1,690 1,630 25.0 26.0 42,250 42,380 : Oth : Sts 1/: 20 19 46.0 50.6 920 962 : US : 2,584 2,453 32.8 33.1 84,877 81,217 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States include ID and SD. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2009 Summary." Other Spring Wheat: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres --- Bushels -- ------- 1,000 Bushels ------ : ID : 520 480 72.0 74.0 30,600 37,440 35,520 MN : 1,800 1,700 56.0 49.0 79,200 100,800 83,300 MT : 2,480 2,370 24.0 24.0 55,200 59,520 56,880 ND : 6,400 6,400 38.5 36.0 234,000 246,400 230,400 OR : 170 115 45.0 52.0 5,520 7,650 5,980 SD : 1,520 1,500 45.0 42.0 52,260 68,400 63,000 WA : 505 595 42.0 47.0 20,562 21,210 27,965 : Oth : Sts 1/: 92 45 57.9 73.5 2,281 5,324 3,309 : US : 13,487 13,205 40.5 38.3 479,623 546,744 506,354 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ For 2007 and 2008, Other States include CO, NV, UT, WI, and WY. For 2009, Other States include CO, NV, and UT. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Small Grains 2009 Summary." Wheat: Production by Class, United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 1/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- : Winter :--------------------------------------------------------- Year : Hard : Soft : Hard : Soft : All : Red : Red : White : White : White ---------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Bushels : 2007 : 955,555 352,026 21,454 170,206 191,660 2008 :1,035,235 613,578 22,730 196,360 219,090 2009 : 902,677 413,722 22,401 185,971 208,372 :------------------------------------------------------------------- : Spring : :---------------------------------------------------------: : Hard : Hard : Soft : All : : Total : Red : White : White : White : Durum : :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Bushels : 2007 : 450,070 5,585 23,968 29,553 72,224 2,051,088 2008 : 511,508 6,315 28,921 35,236 84,877 2,499,524 2009 : 470,115 6,147 30,092 36,239 81,217 2,112,342 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Wheat class estimates are based on the latest available data including both survey and administrative data. The previous end-of-season class percentages are used throughout the forecast season for States that do not have survey or administrative data available. Winter Wheat: Head Population The National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting objective yield surveys in 10 winter wheat estimating States during 2009. Randomly selected plots in winter wheat fields are visited monthly from May through harvest to obtain specific counts and measurements. Data in this table are actual field counts from this survey. The final number of heads is determined when the plots are harvested. Winter Wheat: Heads per Square Foot, Selected States, 2005-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State : Month : 2005 : 2006 : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : Number : : CO : July : 44.1 34.6 41.3 37.8 44.0 : August : 44.2 34.5 41.5 38.8 : Final : 44.2 34.5 41.5 38.8 : : IL : July : 57.3 62.4 52.3 63.9 58.1 : August : 57.1 62.5 52.3 63.2 : Final : 57.1 62.5 52.3 63.2 : : KS : July : 47.8 39.9 43.5 44.7 45.5 : August : 47.8 39.9 43.6 44.7 : Final : 47.8 39.9 43.6 44.7 : : MO : July : 44.4 48.2 53.1 61.5 49.7 : August : 44.4 48.2 53.1 53.2 : Final : 44.4 48.2 53.1 53.2 : : MT : July : 48.7 42.1 38.5 38.6 37.1 : August : 48.9 42.9 38.1 39.4 : Final : 48.9 42.9 38.1 39.4 : : NE : July : 59.6 50.8 49.5 44.9 51.5 : August : 59.1 51.2 49.2 47.6 : Final : 59.1 51.2 49.2 47.6 : : OH : July : 56.1 53.5 52.4 58.4 57.8 : August : 56.0 53.7 52.4 61.0 : Final : 56.0 53.7 52.4 61.0 : : OK : July : 39.4 31.7 42.8 41.8 38.7 : August : 39.4 31.7 42.8 41.8 : Final : 39.4 31.7 42.8 41.8 : : TX : July : 32.4 29.1 38.5 30.6 35.3 : August : 32.4 29.1 38.5 31.0 : Final : 32.5 29.1 38.5 31.5 : : WA : July : 39.3 38.5 38.9 38.4 36.0 : August : 39.8 37.9 38.1 36.6 : Final : 39.8 37.9 38.1 36.6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Final head counts will be published in the "Small Grains 2009 Summary." Tobacco: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Class, Type, State, and United States, 2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production Class and Type :--------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ----- Acres ----- --- Pounds -- -- 1,000 Pounds -- : Class 1, Flue-cured : GA : 16,000 14,000 2,100 1,700 33,600 23,800 NC : 171,000 166,000 2,250 2,200 384,750 365,200 SC : 19,000 18,500 2,100 2,150 39,900 39,775 VA : 17,000 16,000 2,410 2,400 40,970 38,400 US : 223,000 214,500 2,239 2,178 499,220 467,175 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peaches: Total Production by Type, State, and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production State :----------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : AL : 3,000 7,000 5,000 AR : 15 4,400 3,000 CA : Freestone : 446,000 433,000 350,000 CO : 13,000 14,000 13,000 CT : 1,100 1,200 1,200 GA : 13,000 28,000 35,000 ID : 7,000 8,000 10,000 IL : 100 8,730 10,000 KY 1/ : 20 1,700 LA 1/ : 600 450 MD : 3,300 3,480 3,900 MA : 1,650 1,650 1,800 MI : 20,500 14,000 20,000 MO : 15 6,100 8,300 NJ : 32,000 34,000 34,000 NY : 6,300 5,500 6,500 NC : 650 5,600 4,400 OH : 4,100 6,600 2,340 OK 1/ : 900 1,000 OR 1/ : 3,000 1,600 PA : 19,400 21,200 25,300 SC : 12,500 60,000 60,000 TN 1/ 2/ : 1,600 TX : 7,200 7,900 4,500 UT : 4,500 5,000 5,100 VA : 1,600 3,200 2,400 WA : 18,500 16,800 20,000 WV : 4,200 5,600 5,300 : Total Above : 624,150 707,310 631,040 : CA : Clingstone : 503,000 426,000 440,000 : US : 1,127,150 1,133,310 1,071,040 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Estimates discontinued in 2009. 2/ No significant commercial production in 2007 due to freeze damage. Peaches: Total Production, by Type, California, 2007-2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production Type :----------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : Freestone : 446,000 433,000 350,000 : Clingstone : 503,000 426,000 440,000 : Total : 949,000 859,000 790,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ CA Clingstone is over-the-scale tonnage and includes culls and cannery diversions. Miscellaneous Fruits and Nuts: Total Production by Crop, State, and United States, 2007-2008 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production Crop and State :----------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : Grapes Table Type 1/ : CA : 791,000 972,000 850,000 Grapes Wine Type : CA : 3,288,000 3,055,000 3,300,000 Grapes Raisin Type 1/ : CA : 2,151,000 2,505,000 2,100,000 : All Grapes : CA : 6,230,000 6,532,000 6,250,000 : Apricots : CA : 81,000 77,000 66,000 UT : 260 410 250 WA : 7,200 4,200 9,000 : US : 88,460 81,610 75,250 : : 1,000 Pounds : Almonds 2/ : " (Shelled Basis)" : CA : 1,390,000 1,630,000 1,350,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Fresh equivalent of dried and not dried. 2/ Utilized production. Papayas: Area and Fresh Production by Month, Hawaii, 2008-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area : Fresh Production 1/ :------------------------------------------------------------------- Month : Total in Crop : Harvested : : :---------------------------------------------: 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ---------------- Acres ---------------- 1,000 Pounds : Apr : 2,025 2,280 1,310 1,420 2,615 2,520 May : 2,030 2,270 1,315 1,410 2,785 2,615 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Utilized fresh production. Citrus Fruits: Utilized Production by Crop, State, and United States, 2006-07, 2007-08 and Forecasted July 1, 2009 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Utilized Production : Utilized Production : Boxes : Ton Equivalent Crop and State :------------------------------------------------------- :2006-07 : 2007-08 : 2008-09 :2006-07 : 2007-08 :2008-09 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- :------ 1,000 Boxes 2/ ----- ------ 1,000 Tons ------ Oranges : Early Mid & : Navel 3/ : AZ : 200 230 150 7 9 6 CA : 34,500 45,000 38,000 1,294 1,688 1,425 FL : 65,600 83,500 84,600 2,952 3,757 3,807 TX : 1,600 1,500 1,300 68 64 55 US :101,900 130,230 124,050 4,321 5,518 5,293 Valencia : AZ : 100 150 100 4 6 4 CA : 11,500 17,000 15,000 431 638 563 FL : 63,400 86,700 77,500 2,853 3,902 3,488 TX : 380 234 160 16 10 7 US : 75,380 104,084 92,760 3,304 4,556 4,062 All : AZ : 300 380 250 11 15 10 CA : 46,000 62,000 53,000 1,725 2,326 1,988 FL :129,000 170,200 162,100 5,805 7,659 7,295 TX : 1,980 1,734 1,460 84 74 62 US :177,280 234,314 216,810 7,625 10,074 9,355 Grapefruit : White : FL : 9,300 9,000 6,600 395 383 281 Colored : FL : 17,900 17,600 15,100 761 748 642 All : AZ : 100 100 70 3 3 2 CA : 5,500 5,200 4,300 184 174 144 FL : 27,200 26,600 21,700 1,156 1,131 923 TX : 7,100 6,100 5,600 284 244 224 US : 39,900 38,000 31,670 1,627 1,552 1,293 Tangerines and Mandarins: AZ 4/ : 300 400 250 11 15 9 CA 4/ : 3,500 6,700 6,700 131 251 251 FL : 4,600 5,500 3,900 219 261 185 US : 8,400 12,600 10,850 361 527 445 Lemons : AZ : 2,500 1,500 2,500 95 57 95 CA : 18,500 14,800 22,000 703 562 836 US : 21,000 16,300 24,500 798 619 931 Tangelos : FL : 1,250 1,500 1,150 56 68 52 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ The crop year begins with the bloom of the first year shown and ends with the completion of harvest the following year. 2/ Net lbs. per box: oranges-AZ & CA-75, FL-90, TX-85; grapefruit-AZ & CA-67, FL-85, TX-80; lemons-76; tangelos-90; tangerines and mandarins-AZ & CA-75, FL-95. 3/ Navel and miscellaneous varieties in AZ and CA. Early (including navel) and midseason varieties in FL and TX. Small quantities of tangerines in TX. 4/ Includes tangelos and tangors. Potatoes: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production by Seasonal Group, State, and United States, 2008-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seasonal : Area Planted :Area Harvested : Yield : Production Group and :------------------------------------------------------------------- State : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -------- 1,000 Acres ------- --- Cwt --- --- 1,000 Cwt -- : Winter 1/ : CA : 11.0 9.0 11.0 9.0 230 240 2,530 2,160 : Total : 11.0 9.0 11.0 9.0 230 240 2,530 2,160 : Spring 1/ : AZ : 3.5 4.0 3.5 4.0 300 280 1,050 1,120 CA : 15.4 17.5 15.4 17.5 450 430 6,930 7,525 FL : 28.5 29.3 27.9 28.6 285 274 7,952 7,846 Hastings : 17.4 17.8 17.0 17.4 285 290 4,845 5,046 Other FL : 11.1 11.5 10.9 11.2 285 250 3,107 2,800 NC : 14.5 16.0 14.0 15.0 180 195 2,520 2,925 TX : 8.4 8.8 8.0 8.3 210 230 1,680 1,909 : Total : 70.3 75.6 68.8 73.4 293 291 20,132 21,325 : Summer : AL 2/ : 1.3 1.2 170 204 CA : 3.6 3.8 3.6 3.8 360 375 1,296 1,425 CO : 4.4 4.0 4.1 3.8 370 380 1,517 1,444 DE : 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 250 290 425 493 IL : 5.5 5.5 5.3 5.3 395 386 2,094 2,046 KS : 5.0 5.0 4.8 4.8 320 320 1,536 1,536 MD : 2.5 2.4 2.5 2.4 300 350 750 840 MO : 7.2 7.0 6.5 6.7 190 320 1,235 2,144 NJ : 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 230 210 460 420 TX : 8.0 6.2 7.4 5.7 395 420 2,923 2,394 VA : 5.8 6.4 5.7 6.3 220 280 1,254 1,764 : Total : 47.0 44.0 44.8 42.5 306 341 13,694 14,506 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See footnote(s) at end of table. --continued Potatoes: Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production by Seasonal Group, State, and United States, 2008-2009 (continued) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seasonal : Area Planted :Area Harvested : Yield : Production Group and :------------------------------------------------------------------- State : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- :--------- 1,000 Acres --------- -- Cwt -- 1,000 Cwt : Fall 3/ : CA : 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.8 505 3,939 CO : 57.0 56.0 56.9 55.8 375 21,338 ID : 305.0 320.0 304.0 319.0 378 114,805 10 SW Co: 15.0 19.0 15.0 19.0 525 7,875 Other ID: 290.0 301.0 289.0 300.0 370 106,930 ME : 56.0 56.0 54.7 55.0 270 14,769 MA : 2.8 3.0 2.4 3.0 270 648 MI : 43.0 45.0 42.5 44.5 350 14,875 MN : 50.0 47.0 48.0 45.0 425 20,400 MT : 10.9 11.0 10.5 10.8 330 3,465 NE : 19.5 20.0 19.4 19.6 430 8,342 NV : 5.8 6.0 5.8 6.0 410 2,378 NM : 5.9 6.5 5.9 6.4 390 2,301 NY : 18.0 17.1 17.8 16.5 320 5,696 ND : 82.0 80.0 81.0 77.0 280 22,680 OH : 2.5 2.5 2.1 2.3 325 683 OR : 35.3 36.0 35.3 36.0 529 18,676 Malheur : 2.8 2.8 460 1,288 Other OR: 32.5 32.5 535 17,388 PA : 10.0 10.0 9.5 9.5 265 2,518 RI : 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 285 143 WA : 155.0 145.0 155.0 145.0 600 93,000 WI : 63.5 63.5 62.0 63.0 415 25,730 : Total : 930.5 932.9 921.1 922.7 409 376,386 : US :1,058.8 1,061.5 1,045.7 1,047.6 395 412,742 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Estimates for current year carried forward from earlier forecast. 2/ Estimates discontinued in 2009. 3/ The forecast of fall potato production will be published in "Crop Production" on November 10, 2009. Fall Potatoes: Percent of Acreage Planted by Type of Potatoes, 11 Major States, 2008-2009 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Potato Types 2/ :----------------------------------------------------------------------- State : Reds : Whites : Yellows : Russets :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Percent : CO : 3 3 1 2 11 11 85 84 ID : 2 3 3 2 1 1 94 94 ME : 4 3 40 42 3 4 53 51 MI : 2 2 86 80 1 1 11 17 MN : 21 22 11 10 1 2 67 66 NY : 6 6 86 88 7 5 1 1 ND : 21 19 28 24 1 1 50 56 OR : 4 3 19 14 3 3 74 80 PA : 3 3 83 95 13 1 1 1 WA : 6 4 7 13 1 3 86 80 WI : 11 8 28 36 1 1 60 55 : Total : 7 6 18 19 2 2 73 73 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ 2008 revised. 2/ Predominant type shown may include small portion of other type(s) constituting less than 1 percent of State's total. Blue types are reported under red types. Fall Potatoes: Acres Planted for Certified Seed Potatoes, by State and Total, 2008-2009 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 Crop : 2009 Crop :----------------------------------------------------------------------- State : Entered for : : Percent : Entered for : Certification : Certified : Certified : Certification -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : --------- Acres --------- Percent Acres : AK : 276 276 100 225 CA : 511 511 100 680 CO : 15,374 12,241 80 13,200 ID : 31,165 31,005 99 29,647 ME : 10,139 10,028 99 10,600 MI : 2,000 1,994 100 2,240 MN : 7,973 7,156 90 7,900 MT : 10,017 10,017 100 10,446 NE : 5,431 5,431 100 5,331 NY : 923 923 100 888 ND : 16,460 16,179 98 16,877 OR : 2,532 2,532 100 2,406 PA : 259 259 100 273 WA : 2,655 2,655 100 2,700 WI : 8,302 8,302 100 8,165 : Total : 114,017 109,509 96 111,578 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data supplied by State seed certification officials. Dry Edible Peas: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2008-2009 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : ID : 37.0 40.0 36.0 39.0 MT : 245.0 240.0 231.0 222.0 ND : 520.0 510.0 500.0 490.0 OR : 5.5 5.7 5.3 4.9 WA : 75.0 85.0 75.0 85.0 : US : 882.5 880.7 847.3 840.9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Excludes both wrinkled seed peas and Austrian winter peas. Lentils: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2008-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : ID : 38.0 55.0 37.0 54.0 MT : 83.0 125.0 79.0 120.0 ND : 95.0 160.0 92.0 155.0 WA : 55.0 70.0 55.0 70.0 : US : 271.0 410.0 263.0 399.0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Austrian Winter Peas: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2008-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : ID : 5.0 8.0 4.0 6.0 MT : 10.0 10.0 3.0 3.0 OR : 2.5 2.5 1.0 0.7 : US : 17.5 20.5 8.0 9.7 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2008-2009 (Domestic Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested Crop :----------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : Grains & Hay : Barley : 4,234.0 3,627.0 3,767.0 3,142.0 Corn for Grain 2/ : 85,982.0 87,035.0 78,640.0 80,107.0 Corn for Silage : 5,965.0 Hay, All : 60,062.0 60,177.0 Alfalfa : 20,980.0 20,982.0 All Other : 39,082.0 39,195.0 Oats : 3,217.0 3,158.0 1,395.0 1,426.0 Proso Millet : 520.0 405.0 460.0 Rice : 2,995.0 3,018.0 2,976.0 3,000.0 Rye : 1,260.0 1,257.0 269.0 278.0 Sorghum for Grain 2/ : 8,284.0 6,960.0 7,271.0 5,968.0 Sorghum for Silage : 408.0 Wheat, All : 63,147.0 59,775.0 55,685.0 50,445.0 Winter : 46,281.0 43,448.0 39,614.0 34,787.0 Durum : 2,731.0 2,555.0 2,584.0 2,453.0 Other Spring : 14,135.0 13,772.0 13,487.0 13,205.0 : Oilseeds : Canola : 1,011.0 847.0 989.0 824.0 Cottonseed 3/ : Flaxseed : 354.0 353.0 340.0 341.0 Mustard Seed : 79.5 53.5 71.5 50.5 Peanuts : 1,534.0 1,096.0 1,507.0 1,068.0 Rapeseed : 0.2 0.9 0.2 0.8 Safflower : 202.0 194.0 195.0 187.0 Soybeans for Beans : 75,718.0 77,483.0 74,641.0 76,547.0 Sunflower : 2,516.5 2,098.0 2,396.0 1,997.0 : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : Cotton, All : 9,471.0 9,054.4 7,568.7 Upland : 9,297.0 8,905.0 7,400.0 Amer-Pima : 174.0 149.4 168.7 Sugarbeets : 1,090.8 1,172.9 1,004.6 1,130.9 Sugarcane : 868.0 854.0 Tobacco : 354.5 343.7 : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : Austrian Winter Peas : 17.5 20.5 8.0 9.7 Dry Edible Beans : 1,495.0 1,458.6 1,445.2 1,396.8 Dry Edible Peas : 882.5 880.7 847.3 840.9 Lentils : 271.0 410.0 263.0 399.0 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3/ : : Potatoes & Misc. : Coffee (HI) : 6.3 Ginger Root (HI) : 0.1 Hops : 40.9 40.1 Peppermint Oil : 60.0 Potatoes, All : 1,058.8 1,061.5 1,045.7 1,047.6 Winter : 11.0 9.0 11.0 9.0 Spring : 70.3 75.6 68.8 73.4 Summer : 47.0 44.0 44.8 42.5 Fall : 930.5 932.9 921.1 922.7 Spearmint Oil : 20.4 Sweet Potatoes : 103.2 106.7 97.3 103.3 Taro (HI) 4/ : 0.4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop year. 2/ Area planted for all purposes. 3/ Acreage is not estimated. 4/ Area is total acres in crop, not harvested acreage. Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2008-2009 (Domestic Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : Yield : Production Crop :Units:------------------------------------------- : : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : ------- 1,000 ------ : : Grains & Hay : : Barley :Bu : 63.6 64.7 239,498 203,329 Corn for Grain :" : 153.9 12,101,238 Corn for Silage :Tons : 18.7 111,619 Hay, All :" : 2.43 145,672 Alfalfa :" : 3.32 69,620 All Other :" : 1.95 76,052 Oats :Bu : 63.5 64.0 88,635 91,277 Proso Millet :" : 32.3 14,880 Rice 2/ :Cwt : 6,846 203,733 Rye :Bu : 29.7 7,979 Sorghum for Grain :" : 65.0 472,342 Sorghum for Silage :Tons : 13.8 5,646 Wheat, All :Bu : 44.9 41.9 2,499,524 2,112,342 Winter :" : 47.2 43.8 1,867,903 1,524,771 Durum :" : 32.8 33.1 84,877 81,217 Other Spring :" : 40.5 38.3 546,744 506,354 : : Oilseeds : : Canola :Lbs : 1,461 1,445,064 Cottonseed 3/ :Tons : 4,300.3 Flaxseed :Bu : 16.8 5,716 Mustard Seed :Lbs : 577 41,255 Peanuts :" : 3,416 5,147,900 Rapeseed :" : 1,500 300 Safflower :" : 1,592 310,433 Soybeans for Beans :Bu : 39.6 2,959,174 Sunflower :Lbs : 1,429 3,422,840 : : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : : Cotton, All 2/ :Bales: 813 12,815.3 Upland 2/ :" : 803 12,384.5 Amer-Pima 2/ :" : 1,226 430.8 Sugarbeets :Tons : 26.7 26,837 Sugarcane :" : 31.8 27,603 Tobacco :Lbs : 2,258 800,504 : : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : : Austrian Winter Peas 2/ :Cwt : 1,300 104 Dry Edible Beans 2/ :" : 1,768 25,558 Dry Edible Peas 2/ :" : 1,448 12,270 Lentils 2/ :" : 917 2,411 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3/ :" : 580 : : Potatoes & Misc. : : Coffee (HI) :Lbs : 1,160 7,300 Ginger Root (HI) :" : 30,000 1,800 Hops :" : 1,971 80,630.1 Peppermint Oil :" : 92 5,499 Potatoes, All :Cwt : 395 412,742 Winter :" : 230 240 2,530 2,160 Spring :" : 293 291 20,132 21,325 Summer :" : 306 341 13,694 14,506 Fall :" : 409 376,386 Spearmint Oil :Lbs : 118 2,399 Sweet Potatoes :Cwt : 190 18,443 Taro (HI) 3/ :Lbs : 4,300 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop year. 2/ Yield in pounds. 3/ Yield is not estimated. Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2008-2009 (Metric Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested Crop :----------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Hectares : Grains & Hay : Barley : 1,713,460 1,467,810 1,524,470 1,271,540 Corn for Grain 2/ :34,796,060 35,222,190 31,824,820 32,418,500 Corn for Silage : 2,413,980 Hay, All 3/ : 24,306,490 24,353,030 Alfalfa : 8,490,400 8,491,210 All Other : 15,816,090 15,861,820 Oats : 1,301,890 1,278,010 564,540 577,090 Proso Millet : 210,440 163,900 186,160 Rice : 1,212,050 1,221,350 1,204,360 1,214,070 Rye : 509,910 508,700 108,860 112,500 Sorghum for Grain 2/ : 3,352,450 2,816,640 2,942,500 2,415,190 Sorghum for Silage : 165,110 Wheat, All 3/ :25,554,960 24,190,340 22,535,160 20,414,590 Winter :18,729,460 17,582,970 16,031,390 14,077,950 Durum : 1,105,210 1,033,980 1,045,720 992,700 Other Spring : 5,720,290 5,573,390 5,458,050 5,343,930 : Oilseeds : Canola : 409,140 342,770 400,240 333,460 Cottonseed 4/ : Flaxseed : 143,260 142,860 137,590 138,000 Mustard Seed : 32,170 21,650 28,940 20,440 Peanuts : 620,790 443,540 609,870 432,210 Rapeseed : 80 360 80 320 Safflower : 81,750 78,510 78,910 75,680 Soybeans for Beans :30,642,320 31,356,600 30,206,470 30,977,810 Sunflower : 1,018,400 849,040 969,640 808,170 : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : Cotton, All 3/ : 3,832,820 3,664,230 3,062,980 Upland : 3,762,400 3,603,760 2,994,710 Amer-Pima : 70,420 60,460 68,270 Sugarbeets : 441,440 474,660 406,550 457,660 Sugarcane : 351,270 345,610 Tobacco : 143,460 139,070 : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : Austrian Winter Peas : 7,080 8,300 3,240 3,930 Dry Edible Beans : 605,010 590,280 584,860 565,270 Dry Edible Peas : 357,140 356,410 342,890 340,300 Lentils : 109,670 165,920 106,430 161,470 Wrinkled Seed Peas 4/ : : Potatoes & Misc. : Coffee (HI) : 2,550 Ginger Root (HI) : 20 Hops : 16,550 16,240 Peppermint Oil : 24,280 Potatoes, All 3/ : 428,490 429,580 423,180 423,950 Winter : 4,450 3,640 4,450 3,640 Spring : 28,450 30,590 27,840 29,700 Summer : 19,020 17,810 18,130 17,200 Fall : 376,560 377,540 372,760 373,410 Spearmint Oil : 8,260 Sweet Potatoes : 41,760 43,180 39,380 41,800 Taro (HI) 5/ : 160 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop year. 2/ Area planted for all purposes. 3/ Total may not add due to rounding. 4/ Acreage is not estimated. 5/ Area is total hectares in crop, not harvested hectares. Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2008-2009 (Metric Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield : Production Crop :----------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Metric Tons : Grains & Hay : Barley : 3.42 3.48 5,214,450 4,426,970 Corn for Grain : 9.66 307,385,600 Corn for Silage : 41.95 101,259,050 Hay, All 2/ : 5.44 132,151,420 Alfalfa : 7.44 63,158,200 All Other : 4.36 68,993,210 Oats : 2.28 2.30 1,286,530 1,324,880 Proso Millet : 1.81 337,470 Rice : 7.67 9,241,170 Rye : 1.86 202,680 Sorghum for Grain : 4.08 11,998,040 Sorghum for Silage : 31.02 5,121,970 Wheat, All 2/ : 3.02 2.82 68,025,900 57,488,530 Winter : 3.17 2.95 50,835,990 41,497,470 Durum : 2.21 2.23 2,309,970 2,210,360 Other Spring : 2.73 2.58 14,879,930 13,780,700 : Oilseeds : Canola : 1.64 655,470 Cottonseed 3/ : 3,901,170 Flaxseed : 1.06 145,190 Mustard Seed : 0.65 18,710 Peanuts : 3.83 2,335,050 Rapeseed : 1.68 140 Safflower : 1.78 140,810 Soybeans for Beans : 2.67 80,535,520 Sunflower : 1.60 1,552,570 : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : Cotton, All 2/ : 0.91 2,790,200 Upland : 0.90 2,696,410 Amer-Pima : 1.37 93,800 Sugarbeets : 59.88 24,346,120 Sugarcane : 71.29 25,041,020 Tobacco : 2.53 363,100 : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : Austrian Winter Peas : 1.46 4,720 Dry Edible Beans : 1.98 1,159,290 Dry Edible Peas : 1.62 556,560 Lentils : 1.03 109,360 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3/ : 26,310 : Potatoes & Misc. : Coffee (HI) : 1.30 3,310 Ginger Root (HI) : 33.63 820 Hops : 2.21 36,570 Peppermint Oil : 0.10 2,490 Potatoes, All 2/ : 44.24 18,721,660 Winter : 25.78 26.90 114,760 97,980 Spring : 32.80 32.56 913,170 967,290 Summer : 34.26 38.26 621,150 657,980 Fall : 45.80 17,072,580 Spearmint Oil : 0.13 1,090 Sweet Potatoes : 21.25 836,560 Taro (HI) 3/ : 1,950 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop year. 2/ Production may not add due to rounding. 3/ Yield is not estimated. Fruits and Nuts Summary: Production, United States, 2007-2009 (Domestic Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : Production Crop : Units :----------------------------------------- : : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : 1,000 : : Citrus 2/ : : Grapefruit :Tons : 1,627 1,552 1,293 Lemons :" : 798 619 931 Oranges :" : 7,625 10,074 9,355 Tangelos (FL) :" : 56 68 52 Tangerines and Mandarins :" : 361 527 445 : : Noncitrus : : Apples :1,000 Lbs: 9,089.4 9,769.3 Apricots :Tons : 88.5 81.6 75.3 Bananas (HI) :Lbs : 25,600.0 17,400.0 Grapes :Tons : 7,057.3 7,303.3 Olives (CA) :" : 132.5 66.8 Papayas (HI) :Lbs : 33,400.0 33,500.0 Peaches :Tons : 1,127.2 1,133.3 1,071.0 Pears :" : 873.0 870.9 Prunes, Dried (CA) :" : 83.0 129.0 170.0 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA) :" : 12.1 15.5 : : Nuts & Misc. : : Almonds (CA) (shelled) :Lbs : 1,390,000 1,630,000 1,350,000 Hazelnuts (OR) (in-shell) :Tons : 37.0 32.0 Pecans (in-shell) :Lbs : 387,305 193,890 Walnuts (CA) (in-shell) :Tons : 328.0 436.0 Maple Syrup :Gals : 1,517 1,912 2,327 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop year, except citrus which is for the 2008-09 season. 2/ Production years are 2006-07, 2007-08, and 2008-09. Fruits and Nuts Summary: Production, United States, 2007-2009 (Metric Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Production Crop :-------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Metric tons : Citrus 2/ : Grapefruit : 1,475,990 1,407,950 1,172,990 Lemons : 723,930 561,550 844,590 Oranges : 6,917,280 9,138,980 8,486,710 Tangelos (FL) : 50,800 61,690 47,170 Tangerines and Mandarins : 327,490 478,090 403,700 : Noncitrus : Apples : 4,122,880 4,431,280 Apricots : 80,250 74,040 68,270 Bananas (HI) : 11,610 7,890 Grapes : 6,402,230 6,625,410 Olives (CA) : 120,200 60,600 Papayas (HI) : 15,150 15,200 Peaches : 1,022,530 1,028,120 971,630 Pears : 791,930 790,020 Prunes, Dried (CA) : 75,300 117,030 154,220 Prunes & Plums (Ex CA) : 10,980 14,060 : Nuts & Misc. : Almonds (CA) (shelled) : 630,490 739,360 612,350 Hazelnuts (OR) (in-shell) : 33,570 29,030 Pecans (in-shell) : 175,680 87,950 Walnuts (CA) (in-shell) : 297,560 395,530 Maple Syrup : 7,580 9,560 11,630 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop year, except citrus which is for the 2008-09 season. 2/ Production years are 2006-07, 2007-08, and 2008-09. June Weather Summary Favorable warmth built into the heart of the Midwest, allowing summer crops in the central and eastern Corn Belt to start recovering from late planting and slow early-season growth. In addition, abundant showers dampened much of the Midwest, minimizing soil compaction in the wake of excessive spring wetness. In contrast, a small area of the upper Midwest, including southern Minnesota, experienced unfavorably dry conditions. Meanwhile, a strong ridge of high pressure settled across the South, increasing stress on pastures and summer crops due to extreme heat and negligible rainfall. Conditions were most severe in the western and central Gulf Coast States, where late-month temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and intensifying drought severely stressed reproductive summer crops such as corn, cotton, rice, and soybeans. Florida's peninsula managed to avoid the regional drying trend, while frequent and locally excessive showers drenched the northern half of the Atlantic coastal plain. Farther west, hot weather on the southern Plains contrasted with cool conditions on the northern Plains. Monthly temperatures ranged from as many as 5 degrees Fahrenheit above normal on the southeastern Plains to more than 5 degrees Fahrenheit below normal at some locations on the northern Plains. Significant rain fell on the central Plains, near the boundary between hot and cool air, while generally near- to below-normal rainfall was observed on the northern and southern Plains. One exception was west Texas, where locally severe thunderstorms accompanied abundant rainfall. Elsewhere, unusually heavy precipitation fell across much of the Intermountain West and the Four Corners region, while warm, dry weather prevailed from the Pacific Northwest to the northern Rockies. A parade of storms was responsible for the Intermountain West's frequent rainfall, while earlier-than-normal monsoon showers contributed to the Southwestern wetness. In the Northwest, however, there was a gradual increase in stress on winter wheat and spring-sown small grains. June Agricultural Summary The month of June brought above average temperatures to the Pacific Northwest and to much of the country stretching from Texas up to the Corn Belt and eastward to the coast. Conversely, areas in the Southwest, Rocky Mountains, and northern Great Plains experienced temperatures as many as 6 degrees below normal. Rainfall was above average across much of the western half of the country, with locations in the Great Basin and central Southwest receiving total accumulations 400 percent above normal. Abundant soil moisture in the Rocky Mountain States left small grain crops in mostly good to excellent condition. The Delta and most of south and eastern Texas received less than 1 inch of rainfall during the month, depleting already low soil moisture levels and worsening crop conditions. As June began, producers had nearly finished planting their intended corn acreage for the 2009 crop season, on par with the pace in 2008, but 2 points behind the 5-year average. By mid-month, emergence reached 95 percent, but lagged normal by 3 percentage points. Despite cooler than normal temperatures, significant crop development was on-going in North Dakota following a slow start to the planting season. In the Corn Belt, growth was behind, with the average height of the crop in Iowa shorter than normal on June 21. By month's end, 4 percent of the corn crop was at or beyond the silking stage, 1 point behind last year and 4 points behind the average. Overall, the condition of the corn crop improved slightly during the month, with 72 percent rated in good to excellent condition on June 28. Nearly three-quarters of this year's sorghum crop was planted on June 7, ahead of last year and the normal pace, with the most progress evident in the Delta States of Louisiana and Arkansas. The planting pace remained at or ahead of normal throughout the month in the two largest sorghum-producing States of Kansas and Texas. By June 21, twenty percent of the crop was at or beyond the heading stage, slightly behind last year and the 5-year average. As the month ended, at least half of the crop in Louisiana and Texas had developed heads. Fifty-two percent of this year's crop was rated in good to excellent condition on June 28, a 3 percent improvement from the previous year. Emergence in the 2009 oat crop reached 96 percent complete by June 7, slightly behind last year's and the average pace. One-third of the crop was at or beyond the heading stage, with development complete in Texas, the largest oat-producing State. Above average mid-month temperatures aided crop development in Iowa and Ohio. However, heading had yet to begin and was over 2 weeks behind normal in North Dakota on June 28. As the month ended, drier weather in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin allowed for rapid crop development. Oat conditions improved during the month, with 60 percent rated in good to excellent condition on June 28. Barley seeding was nearly complete, with 96 percent of the Nation's crop sown on June 7; however, progress lagged the previous year and normal in the northern Great Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley. Crop emergence was 79 percent complete, but significantly behind last year's and the normal pace. By June 21, emergence was complete in all States except Montana and North Dakota where seeding delays earlier in the season held progress behind normal throughout the spring. By month's end, heading was evident in 12 percent of crop, 25 points behind the average pace, with the biggest lags seen in Minnesota and North Dakota. Barley conditions improved considerably during the month, with 82 percent of the crop rated in good to excellent condition on June 28. On June 7, eighty-four percent of the winter wheat crop was at or beyond the heading stage. With favorable growing conditions from June 1 to June 7 in Oregon and Michigan, the percent of winter wheat headed increased by more than 30 points in each State. Harvest was underway in several States, with overall progress behind last year and the 5-year average. By June 21, heading was complete or nearly complete in all States except Idaho, Montana, and South Dakota. Warm temperatures and sunny skies afforded producers in Oklahoma time to harvest 41 percent of their acreage from June 15-21. By June 28, harvest neared the halfway point, with 45 percent of the crop rated in good to excellent condition. As June began, spring wheat producers had sown 96 percent of their acreage, 4 points behind last year and the 5-year average, with seeding complete in Idaho, South Dakota, and Washington. Emergence had occurred in 84 percent of spring wheat fields, compared with 97 percent in 2008 and for the average. Similar to barley, seeding delays in Montana and North Dakota held progress behind normal. On June 28, heading was evident in 15 percent of this year's crop, significantly behind the previous year and average. In Washington, record high temperatures and abnormally dry weather caused a significant decline in the crop's condition from May. On June 28, seventy-six percent of the Nation's crop was rated in good to excellent condition, a 2 percent improvement from a year ago. Ninety-seven percent of the 2009 rice crop was sown by June 7, slightly behind last year and the normal pace. By mid-month, emergence neared completion in all States except California. On June 28, heading had begun in Louisiana and Texas, and was behind normal in California, Mississippi, and Missouri. Overall, crop conditions remained steady throughout the month, with 55 percent rated in good to excellent condition on June 28. Soybean producers had planted 78 percent of their acreage by June 7, slightly ahead of the previous year's pace, but 9 points behind the average. Producers in Illinois and North Dakota used improved field conditions to plant 25 percent or more of their acreage from June 1-7. Mid-month, producers were actively planting in Arkansas and Kentucky, but progress remained over a week behind normal. Following several weeks of intense planting, emergence reached 72 percent complete by June 14. Blooming began toward the end of the month, with the most crop development evident in the Delta. The condition of this year's crop improved slightly during the month, with 68 percent rated in good to excellent condition on June 28. As June began, peanut producers remained busy planting this year's crop, with overall progress 10 points behind last year and 9 points behind the 5-year average. Drier weather in the Southeast allowed for a significant amount of planting mid-month. By June 21, ninety-seven percent of the 2009 crop was in the ground, and pegging had begun in 6 percent of the Nation's crop. Above average temperatures hampered pollination in Georgia, the largest peanut-producing State. On June 28, 17 percent of the crop had reached the pegging stage, with 62 percent rated in good to excellent condition, compared with 49 percent a year ago. Sunflower producers had planted 55 percent of their intended acreage by June 7, compared with 61 percent a year ago and 63 percent for the 5-year average. Growers in North Dakota were actively planting as drier weather prevailed. By mid-month, three-quarters of the crop was in the ground, slightly ahead of the pace a year ago. On June 28, the planting pace was ahead of normal in all States except Kansas, where progress remained 10 points behind. By June 7, cotton producers across the country had planted 89 percent of their crop, slightly behind last year's and the average pace. Warm, sunny conditions in Oklahoma afforded producers slightly more than5 days suitable for fieldwork to plant 30 percent of their acreage from June 1-7. By mid-month, planting was nearing completion, and 10 percent of the crop had developed squares, although progress was behind normal in all States except Louisiana and North Carolina. On June 21, boll set had begun in 5 percent of the crop, but was limited to Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, and Texas. On June 28, squaring had advanced to 32 percent complete, 11 points behind last year and 14 points behind the 5-year average. Above average temperatures helped jumpstart boll set in the Delta, where progress was behind normal. Crop conditions declined slightly throughout the month, with 42 percent of this year's cotton crop rated in good to excellent condition on June 28. Crop Comments Oats: Production is forecast at 91.3 million bushels, 3 percent above last year's record low 88.6 million bushels. If realized, this will be the third lowest production on record. Based on conditions as of July 1, the yield is forecast at 64.0 bushels per acre, up 0.5 bushel from 2008. Growers expect to harvest 1.43 million acres for grain or seed, up 2 percent from last year. If realized, this will be the second smallest harvested area on record. The oat crop has developed at a near-normal pace in most States this year. As of June 28, sixty-eight percent of oat acreage was headed, 7 points ahead of last year's pace but 6 points behind the 5-year average. With the exception of North Dakota, the percent of the crop headed was within 5 points of normal in all of the 9 major oat-producing States. As of June 28, none of the oat crop in North Dakota had started to head, compared with the normal progress for that date of 32 percent, as cool weather this spring delayed planting and crop development. Sixty percent of the oat crop in the 9 major producing States was rated as good to excellent, compared with 65 percent last year. Compared with 2008, the largest yield increase is expected in California, up 25 bushels from last year. Increases of 6 bushels per acre are forecast in Idaho, Iowa, and Wisconsin. If realized, the yield forecast in California will be a record high, and the yield forecast in Wisconsin will tie the previous record high set in 2000. Barley: Production for 2009 is forecast at 203 million bushels, down 15 percent from 2008. Based on conditions as of July 1, the average yield for the United States is forecast at 64.7 bushels per acre, up 1.1 bushels from a year ago. Area harvested for grain or seed, at 3.14 million acres, is down 17 percent from 2008. Record setting yields are expected in Arizona, Utah, and Wyoming, while a record tying yield is expected in Idaho. Persistent wet weather hindered spring seeding in the Pacific Northwest and northern Great Plains and led to delays in crop development throughout the growing season. By June 28, heading of the Nation's crop was 25 percentage points behind the 5-year average pace, with the biggest lags evident in Minnesota and North Dakota, where heading had not yet begun and was 37 points behind the 5-year average. On June 28, eighty-two percent of this year's crop was rated in good to excellent condition, compared with 71 percent a year ago. Winter Wheat: Production is forecast at 1.52 billion bushels, up 2 percent from the June 1 forecast but down 18 percent from 2008. Based on July 1 conditions, the U.S. yield is forecast at 43.8 bushels per acre, down 0.1 bushel from last month and 3.4 bushels below last year. Expected grain area totals 34.8 million acres, down 12 percent from last year but unchanged from the Acreage report released on June 30, 2009. Harvest in the 18 major producing States was 40 percent complete by June 28. This was 4 percentage points ahead of last year but 6 points behind the 5-year average. Harvest progress was behind normal in all Hard Red Winter States except Oklahoma. Hot temperatures during the third week of June in Kansas allowed harvest to increase to 47 percent complete, compared with only 5 percent the previous week. Thunderstorms in Colorado have delayed harvest. Crop development in Nebraska was running about one week behind normal. Crop development in Montana was ahead of last year but still behind the 5-year average. Yield forecasts are lower than the previous month in most States in the Soft Red Winter growing area. As of June 28, harvest progress in Illinois was 46 percent complete, 21 percentage points behind the 5-year average. Yield forecasts in the Pacific Northwest are unchanged in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Wheat in Oregon was staring to turn color. In Washington, the crop advanced to near normal development due to warmer weather the last two weeks of June. Durum Wheat: Production is forecast at 81.2 million bushels, down 4 percent from 2008. The U.S. yield is forecast at 33.1 bushels per acre, 0.3 bushel above last year. Area harvested for grain is expected to total 2.45 million acres, unchanged from the Acreage report released on June 30, 2009 but down 5 percent from last year. In North Dakota, Durum wheat seeding was delayed by snow and did not finish until early June. Crop development in Montana and North Dakota are both behind last year and the 5-year average. Yield prospects are up in North Dakota but unchanged in Montana. Other Spring Wheat: Production is forecast at 506 million bushels, 7 percent below 2008. The U.S. yield is forecast at 38.3 bushels per acre, up 2.2 bushels from last year. Area harvested for grain is expected to total 13.2 million acres, unchanged from the Acreage report released on June 30, 2009 but down 2 percent from last year. In the 6 major producing States, 15 percent of the crop was at or beyond the heading stage as of June 28. This was 11 percentage points behind last year and 25 points behind the 5-year average. The largest delays are in Minnesota and North Dakota, trailing the 5-year average by 30 percent and 35 percent, respectively. Yield prospects are down from the previous year in the Dakotas and Minnesota but unchanged in Montana. In the Pacific Northwest, yields are above last year in all States. Lentils: Planted area of lentils is estimated at 410,000 acres, 51 percent above 2008. If realized, this will be the largest planted acreage since the 429,000 planted acres reported in 2006. Harvested area is estimated at 399,000 acres, up 52 percent from last year. North Dakota=s planted area is estimated at 160,000 acres, up 68 percent from 2008. Planting was essentially completed by the end of May, two weeks behind last year, due to saturated fields and cold soil temperatures. Soil moisture supplies in northwest North Dakota were rated mostly adequate in late-April and May, then mostly short to adequate in June. Montana growers planted 125,000 acres this year, 51 percent above last year, while producers in Washington and Idaho reported planted acreage increases from a year ago of 27 percent and 45 percent, respectively. Dry Edible Peas: Planted area of dry edible peas is estimated at 880,700 acres, virtually unchanged from last year. Area for harvest, at 840,900 acres, is 1 percent below a year ago. Area planted in North Dakota, at 510,000 acres, is down 2 percent from 2008. Planting was essentially complete by the end of May, about two weeks behind last year. By late-June, the crop was rated in mostly good condition. Montana dry edible pea growers planted 240,000 acres, down 2 percent from a year ago. Warm temperatures and limited precipitation this spring reduced topsoil moisture supplies, but the crop has been rated mainly in good condition. Washington and Idaho growers reported planted acreage increases of 13 percent and 8 percent, respectively. Austrian Winter Peas: Planted area of Austrian winter peas is estimated at 20,500 acres, up 17 percent from a year ago. Area harvested is forecast at 9,700 acres, up 21 percent from a year ago. Montana growers planted 10,000 acres, the same as last year. Warm spring temperatures and limited precipitation left topsoil and subsoil moisture supplies mainly in the short to very short range. Austrian winter pea planted acreage in Idaho, at 8,000 acres, is up 3,000 acres from last season, while Oregon, at 2,500 acres, remains the same as a year ago. Oregon producers have reported good growing conditions so far this season. Tobacco: U.S. all flue-cured tobacco production is forecast at 467 million pounds, down 6 percent from the 2008 crop. Area harvested, at 214,500 acres, is 4 percent below last year. Yield per acre for flue-cured tobacco is forecast at 2,178 pounds, down 61 pounds from a year ago. Forecasted yields for flue-cured tobacco in Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia decreased from last year while the average yield is expected to increase in South Carolina. In North Carolina, the leading flue-cured tobacco State, production is forecast at 365 million pounds, down 5 percent from the 2008 crop. North Carolina accounts for 78 percent of the total U.S. flue-cured tobacco production. Area harvested, at 166,000 acres, is 3 percent below last year. Yield per acre is forecast at 2,200 pounds, down 50 pounds from 2008. As of June 28, the crop was rated in mostly fair to good condition. Flue-cured tobacco production in South Carolina is forecast at 39.8 million pounds, down less than 1 percent from a year ago. Area harvested, at 18,500 acres, is 3 percent below 2008. Yield per acre is forecast at 2,150 pounds, up 50 pounds from last year. Growers reported that harvest has already begun, ahead of last year and the 5-year average. The majority of the crop was rated in fair to good condition as of June 28. In Virginia, flue-cured tobacco production is forecast at 38.4 million pounds, down 6 percent from the 2008 crop. Area harvested, at 16,000 acres, is 6 percent below a year ago. Yield per acre is forecast at 2,400 pounds, 10 pounds below last year. Producers rated the majority of the crop in good condition as of June 28. Flue-cured tobacco production in Georgia is forecast at 23.8 million pounds, down 29 percent from a year ago. Area harvested, at 14,000 acres, is 13 percent below 2008. Yield per acre is forecast at 1,700 pounds, 400 pounds below last year. If realized, this will be the lowest production since 1932 and the lowest yield since 1973. There have been reports of Black Shank and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus as well as water damage to tobacco plants in low areas. All Potatoes: Potato growers across the United States planted an estimated 1.06 million acres of potatoes in all four seasons of the 2009 crop year, up slightly from the previous year. Area for harvest, forecasted at 1.05 million acres, is also up slightly from 2008. Fall Potatoes: Area planted to fall potatoes in 2009 is estimated at 932,900 acres, up slightly from the 2008 crop year. Harvested area is forecast at 922,700 acres, also up slightly from 2008. Idaho growers increased planted area 5 percent from last year but these are the lowest acres planted since 1986. As of July 5, crop conditions were rated 95 percent good to excellent. Washington producers planted 6 percent fewer acres than a year ago. Cool, wet conditions delayed planting throughout the State. Significant planting did not begin until early-April but high temperatures late in the month enabled progress to advance quickly. By late-May, virtually the entire crop was in the ground. Oregon growers increased planted area 2 percent from last year. The crop got off to a good start without any widespread delays to planting. In Colorado, planted area dropped 2 percent from the previous year as growers continued to voluntarily limit acreage for water conservation and supply management. Planting finished slightly ahead of schedule and the crop was rated in mostly good condition. Fall potato planted area remained unchanged from last year in California, Maine, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin. Potato growing areas in Maine received frequent and intense rain events during June after a cool, dry planting season. Northern areas of Aroostook County did not receive as much rain as southern locations and excellent crop conditions were reported. Further south, conditions ranged from fair to good, depending on moisture levels. Michigan's planted area increased 5 percent from 2008. Plants were in good to excellent condition, benefitting from above normal rainfall this season. Planted area also increased in Nebraska, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, and New Mexico. Growers in North Dakota planted 2 percent fewer acres than last year. Planting began later than normal and remained behind average throughout the planting season. As of June 28, crop condition was rated 63 percent good to excellent. Planted area also decreased from last year in New York and Minnesota. Summer Potatoes: Production of summer potatoes is forecast at 14.5 million cwt, up 6 percent from 2008. Harvested area is estimated at 42,500 acres, 5 percent below last year. Average yield is forecast at 341 cwt per acre, up 11 percent from 2008. Production is expected to be up in California, Delaware, Maryland, Missouri, and Virginia. The largest increase was noted in Missouri, where yields were expected to return to normal levels after last year's rainy weather which negatively impacted the crop. In Virginia, timely spring rains and hot temperatures during June allowed for good growth. Crop condition was rated as good to excellent. States forecasting a decrease in production are Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey, and Texas. Texas growers expected the largest decrease in summer potato production, due to the large decline in harvested area. Fewer acres were planted in 2009 due to drought conditions. In Colorado, the crop was progressing slightly behind schedule. Moderate temperatures and frequent afternoon thunderstorms have delayed crop development. Peaches: The U.S. peach production forecast is 1.07 million tons, down 5 percent from both the 2008 and 2007 crop. Eleven of the 23 Freestone peach estimating States expect increases in production from last year, while nine States decreased their production from the previous season, and three States showed no change. Freestone production, at 631,040 tons, is down 11 percent from last season. The California Clingstone crop is forecast at 440,000 tons, unchanged from the June 1 forecast but 3 percent above the 2008 crop. This season's bloom was reported as good to very good in all growing areas. Freezing temperatures in early March resulted in slight frost damage in some areas. However, early March rainstorms gave way to good weather for pruning, spraying, and tree planting. By the end of April, the fruit was starting to differentiate in size. Harvest began on June 18, which was the same starting date as last year. The California Freestone crop is forecast at 350,000 tons, down 5 percent from the June 1 forecast and 19 percent below the 2008 crop. Freezing temperatures in early March, along with decreased bearing acres, has resulted in a lower production forecast. Harvest continued during June with Brittney Lane, Crimson Lady, Spring Flame, Earlirich, Sierra Snow, and Ivory Princess being the major varieties. The South Carolina peach crop is forecast at 60,000 tons, down 8 percent from the June 1 forecast but unchanged from 2008. Peach harvest is running slightly ahead of the five year average with the crop reported as mainly in good condition. Georgia's peach crop is forecast at 35,000 tons, up 9 percent from the June 1 forecast and 25 percent above 2008. The crop has been rated mostly good this season, with some frost and disease damage reported. In New Jersey, growing conditions were generally favorable with warm days reported in May and adequate to surplus rainfall in June. Fruit setting and sizing were excellent across the State. Production is forecasted at last year's level of 34,000 tons. Pennsylvania peach growers anticipate harvesting 25,300 tons this season, a 19 percent increase from a year ago. Conditions have been reported as good and harvest is scheduled to begin by mid-month. Michigan's fresh and processing peach crop, forecasted at 20,000 tons, is up 43 percent from a year ago. Fruit set was excellent and many growers expect a full crop. In Washington, production is forecast at 20,000 tons, up 19 percent from last season. Growers reported overall favorable weather conditions and good crop development. Some scattered frost damage was reported in north central Washington. Harvest is expected to be up to a week later than normal. California Grapes: California=s all grape production is forecast at 6.25 million tons, down 4 percent from a year ago. Wine type grapes account for 53 percent of California=s total production, raisin type grapes account for 34 percent, while the remaining 13 percent are table type grapes. Growers are expecting an average crop this year and the cooler than normal weather has been excellent for berry development. Mildew problems have been reported primarily in the San Joaquin Valley. Wine type grape production is forecast at 3.30 million tons, up 8 percent from the 2008 crop. In general, bunch counts in the San Joaquin Valley are up from 2008. The most significant increases were seen in the red varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rubired, Ruby Cabernet, and Syrah. Raisin type grape production is forecast at 2.10 million tons, down 16 percent from last year. Bunch counts of Thompson Seedless grapes in the Central and South San Joaquin Valley are down 25 percent from last year. Raisin type grapes were being harvested in the Coachella Valley. Table type grape production is expected to be 850,000 tons, down 13 percent from last year. Harvest of table type grapes was underway in the Coachella Valley. Although production is forecasted to be down from last year, the quality in this region is expected to be high due to good growing conditions. Apricots: The final forecast for the 2009 apricot crop is 75,250 tons, down 8 percent from the 2008 crop. California's 2009 apricot production is projected to be 66,000 tons, representing 88 percent of the total U.S. crop. This estimate is unchanged from the June forecast but down 14 percent from 2008. Cooler temperatures have allowed for a uniform harvest. Producers are reporting good yields, limited pest problems and mostly favorable weather after frost early in the year. Producers were also able to secure water for post-harvest irrigation. Washington's 2009 apricot production is forecast at 9,000 tons, considerably above last year's production, which was negatively impacted by a devastating frost and poor pollination during the bloom. The 2009 production for Utah is 250 tons, down 39 percent from 2008. Frost damage was reported in southern Utah, significantly affecting this year's production. Almonds: The 2009 California almond production (shelled basis) is forecast at 1.35 billion pounds, down 17 percent from the 2008 crop. Bearing acreage, at 710,000, increased 4 percent from the 2008 crop acreage. The average yield is forecast at 1,900 pounds per acre, down 500 pounds from last year's yield. Growers reported the 2009 almond crop is in mostly good condition after weather events negatively impacted crop progress during spring. Bloom progressed slowly after wet weather hampered pollination. Cool temperatures extended almond bloom in parts of the Sacramento Valley. Freezing temperatures in March caused minimal damage to some orchards. Mites were present on almonds across California; however, control measures combined with spring rain resulted in minor damage. Irrigation water availability remained a concern but has had minimal impact thus far on the 2009 crop. Papayas: Hawaii fresh papaya production is estimated at 2.62 million pounds for May 2009, up 4 percent from April but 6 percent lower than May 2008. Total crop area for May is estimated at 2,270 acres, down slightly from April but 12 percent above May 2008. Harvested area totaled 1,410 acres, down 1 percent from the previous month but 7 percent higher than last year. Weather during May was warm and sunny, which was favorable for fruit development and ripening. Due to the lack of rain during the month, many growers increased irrigation to compensate for the lower soil moisture. Orchard conditions were mostly fair to good. Grapefruit: The forecast of the 2008-09 U.S. grapefruit crop is 1.29 million tons, down 3 percent from the June forecast and 17 percent lower than the 2007-08 final utilization of 1.55 million tons. All four estimating States showed a decrease from the previous forecast. Florida's grapefruit production is forecast at 21.7 million boxes (923,000 tons), slightly lower than the June forecast and 18 percent below last season. The Florida all white grapefruit forecast is 6.60 million boxes (281,000 tons), down 1 percent from June and down 27 percent from the 2007-08 final utilization. The colored grapefruit forecast, at 15.1 million boxes (642,000 tons), is unchanged from the June forecast but 14 percent lower than last season. Grapefruit harvest in Florida was virtually complete with 99 percent of the rows harvested. In Texas, grapefruit production is forecast at 5.60 million boxes (224,000 tons), 10 percent lower than the previous forecast and down 8 percent from last season. Grapefruit harvest was complete in Texas. The California grapefruit forecast is 4.30 million boxes (144,000 tons), down 2 percent from the previous forecast and 17 percent lower than last season. At the end of June, harvest transitioned from the Star Ruby variety to the Marsh Ruby variety in the coastal region. Grapefruit production in Arizona is forecast at 70,000 boxes, down 53 percent from the previous forecast and 30 percent less than last season. Many grapefruit were left unharvested in Arizona due to low demand. Tangerines and Mandarins: The U.S. tangerine and mandarin crop is forecast at 445,000 tons, unchanged from the June forecast but 16 percent lower than the 2007-08 season. Production forecasts were unchanged from last month in all of the estimating States. The California tangerine and mandarin forecast is 6.70 million boxes, unchanged from last season's final utilization. Harvest was complete, and despite challenges with heat and drought during the growing season, it turned out to be a good year for California tangerines and mandarins. Florida's tangerine crop is forecast at 3.90 million boxes (185,000 tons), down 29 percent from the previous season and the lowest production since the 1994-95 season. Harvest was complete in Florida. Production in Arizona is forecast at 250,000 boxes (9,000 tons), down 38 percent from last season. Lemons: The forecast for the 2008-09 U.S. lemon crop is 931,000 tons, up 14 percent from the April forecast and 50 percent higher than the 2007-08 final utilization. The California forecast, at 22.0 million boxes (836,000 tons), is up 16 percent from the previous forecast and 49 percent higher than last season. Lemon harvest in southern coastal areas continued. Fruit size and quality were reported as good but demand was lower than anticipated. In Arizona, production is forecast at 2.50 million boxes (95,000 tons), up 67 percent from the previous crop year but unchanged from the April forecast. Fruit size and quality were reported as excellent. Tangelos: Florida's tangelo forecast is 1.15 million boxes (52,000 tons), unchanged from the June forecast but 23 percent lower than last season's final production. Tangelo harvest was complete for the season and it was the smallest crop since the 2003-04 season. Florida Citrus: During June, typical Florida summer weather patterns brought thunderstorms and scattered showers to the entire citrus producing region. Weekly rainfall totals in most areas ranged from one to three inches. Longer days of sunshine and adequate rainfall were beneficial for fruit growth and tree foliage. Next season's citrus crop was in good condition in well cared for groves. Valencia harvesting decreased significantly by mid-month, as processing plants and packing houses began closing for the season. Harvest utilization totals for the final week of June dropped below one million boxes and harvest of all other varieties of Florida citrus was relatively complete at the beginning of the month. Production practices were limited in June by periods of heavy rain but included applying herbicides, mowing, hedging and topping, and removing brush. Growers also began focusing on psyllid control using both aerial and ground spraying. Arizona Citrus: Grapefruit and Valencia orange crops continued to be harvested during June, while lemon, tangerine and mandarin, and navel orange harvests were complete for the season. A significant amount of the grapefruit crop was left unharvested due to lack of a market. Fruit size and quality were reported as excellent for this season's lemon crop. Texas Citrus: Harvesting of oranges and grapefruit was virtually complete by the end of May. Of this season's harvested fruit, quality and size were very good. Many citrus groves suffered more damage than originally anticipated from Hurricane Dolly, which made landfall in southern Texas in July 2008. California Citrus: Citrus groves were irrigated in the San Joaquin Valley in order to reduce crop stress and increase fruit set. Groves were also thinned and fertilized. Valencia oranges and late varieties of navel oranges continued to be picked but some larger sized fruit was excessively dry due to over-maturity. Some Valencia lots showed signs of re-greening so gassing was necessary to enhance color. Star Ruby grapefruit and lemons were also harvested. California Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts: A series of thunderstorms in early-June moved across the State producing heavy rain, hail, and frequent lightning strikes. Hail damage was reported in several prune orchards in the San Joaquin Valley and the rain caused some loss of fruit to splitting in cherry orchards. The scattered storms and cool temperatures also interrupted field work in some locations. As conditions allowed, treatments for aphids and peach twig borer were applied to dried plum and peach orchards. Some thinning of peaches was observed, as well as applications of sulfur and fungicides. Grapevines across the State were fertilized, irrigated, and treated with fungicides. Vineyards were sprayed with sulfur to control mildew in the San Joaquin Valley, and along the north coast vines were thinned to optimize airflow. Herbicides and insecticides were applied to walnuts and pistachios and preparations began for hull split spraying. Cooler temperatures in the San Joaquin Valley slowed pest development in almond orchards but mites and leaf scab remained a concern for many growers. Codling moth treatments continued in walnut orchards and trapping for walnut husk fly began in the Sacramento Valley. Plum, fig, peach, and nectarine harvests continued during June and the commercial cherry harvest was nearly complete. Most prune orchards had a moderate-to-heavy set. Fruit in pear and apple orchards continued to develop. Grapevines were reported in full bloom in Lake County. Development of grapevines along the Central Coast was delayed due to cool temperatures, while vineyards along the north coast were developing normally. Strawberry harvest ended in the San Joaquin Valley and blueberry, blackberry, and boysenberry harvests continued. Almond, pistachio, and walnut nutlets continued to harden throughout most of the State. Reliability of July 1 Crop Production Forecasts Wheat Survey Procedures: Objective yield and farm operator surveys were conducted between June 24 and July 6 to gather information on expected yield as of July 1. The objective yield survey was conducted in 10 States that accounted for 61 percent of the 2008 winter wheat production. Farm operators were interviewed to update previously reported acreage data and seek permission to randomly locate two sample plots in selected winter wheat fields. The counts made within each sample plot depended upon the crop's maturity. Counts such as number of stalks, heads in late boot, and number of emerged heads were made to predict the number of heads that would be harvested. The counts are used with similar data from previous years to develop a projected biological yield. The average harvesting loss is subtracted to obtain a net yield. The plots are revisited each month until crop maturity when the heads are clipped, threshed, and weighed. After the farm operator has harvested the sample field, another plot is sampled to obtain current year harvesting loss. The farm operator survey was conducted primarily by telephone with some use of mail, internet, and personal interviewers. Approximately 9,500 producers were interviewed during the survey period and asked questions about the probable yield on their operation. These growers will continue to be surveyed throughout the growing season to provide indications of average yields. Orange Survey Procedures: The orange objective yield survey for the July 1 forecast was conducted in Florida, which accounts for nearly 75 percent of the U.S. production. Bearing tree numbers are determined at the start of the season based on a fruit tree census conducted every other year, combined with ongoing review based on administrative data or special surveys. From mid-July to mid-September, the number of fruit per tree is determined. In September and subsequent months, fruit size measurement and fruit droppage surveys are conducted, which combined with the previous components, are used to develop the current forecast of production. Arizona, California, and Texas conduct grower and packer surveys on a quarterly basis in October, January, April, and July. California also conducts objective measurement surveys in September for navel oranges and in March for Valencia oranges. Wheat Estimating Procedures: National and State level objective yield and grower reported data were reviewed for reasonableness and consistency with historical estimates. The survey data were also reviewed considering weather patterns and crop progress compared to previous months and previous years. Each State Field Office submits their analysis of the current situation to the Agricultural Statistics Board (ASB). The ASB uses the survey data and the State analyses to prepare the published July 1 forecasts. Orange Estimating Procedures: State level objective yield estimates for Florida oranges were reviewed for errors, reasonableness, and consistency with historical estimates. Reports from growers and packers in Arizona, California, and Texas were also used for setting estimates. These four States submit their analyses of the current situation to the Agricultural Statistics Board (ASB). The ASB uses the survey data and the State analyses to prepare the published July 1 forecast. Revision Policy: The July 1 production forecast will not be revised; instead, a new forecast will be made each month throughout the growing season. End-of-season wheat estimates are made after harvest. At the end of the wheat marketing season, a balance sheet is calculated using carryover stocks, production, exports, millings, feeding, and ending stocks. Revisions are then made if the balance sheet relationships or other administrative data warrant changes. End-of-season orange estimates will be published in September's Citrus Fruits Summary. The orange production estimates are based on all data available at the end of the marketing season, including information from marketing orders, shipments, and processor records. Allowances are made for recorded local utilization and home use. Reliability: To assist users in evaluating the reliability of the July 1 production forecast, the "Root Mean Square Error," a statistical measure based on past performance, is computed. The deviation between the July 1 production forecast and the final estimate is expressed as a percentage of the final estimate. The average of the squared percentage deviations for the latest 20-year period is computed. The square root of the average becomes statistically the "Root Mean Square Error." Probability statements can be made concerning expected differences in the current forecast relative to the final end-of-season estimate, assuming that factors affecting this year's forecast are not different from those influencing recent years. The "Root Mean Square Error" for the July 1 winter wheat production forecast is 2.0 percent. This means that chances are 2 out of 3 that the current winter wheat production will not be above or below the final estimate by more than 2.0 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not exceed 3.4 percent. Differences between the July 1 winter wheat production forecast and the final estimate during the past 20 years have averaged 24 million bushels, ranging from 1 million to 65 million bushels. The July 1 forecast has been below the final estimate 10 times and above 10 times. This does not imply that the July 1 winter wheat forecast this year is likely to understate or overstate final production. The "Root Mean Square Error" for the July 1 orange production forecast is 1.4 percent. This means that chances are 2 out of 3 that the current orange production forecast will not be above or below the final estimate by more than 1.4 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not exceed 2.3 percent. Differences between the July 1 orange forecast and the final estimates during the past 20 years have averaged 114,000 tons, ranging from 18,000 tons to 370,000 tons. The July 1 forecast for oranges has been below the final estimate 8 times and above 12 times. The difference does not imply that the July 1 forecast this year is likely to understate or overstate final production. Information Contacts Listed below are the commodity statisticians in the Crops Branch of the National Agricultural Statistics Service to contact for additional information. 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