HDR1012000110010712960830CROP PRODUCTION HIGHLIGHTS & SUMMARY Released July 12, 1996, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture. For information on "Crop Production" call at (202) 720-2127, office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. For assistance with general agricultural statistics, information about NASS, its products or services, contact the NASS Information Hotline at 1-800-727-9540 or E-mail: NASS@NASS.USDA.GOV. The "Crop Production" U.S. Summary is available on AutoFax, see the subscription page (202-720-2000, report 1150). Forecasts refer to July 1, 1996. Wheat Production up 4 Percent All wheat production for 1996 is forecast at 2.26 billion bushels, up 4 percent from 1995. U.S. yields are expected to average 35.9 bushels per acre, up 0.1 bushels per acre from a year ago. Grain area totals 63.1 million acres, up 4 percent from last season. Winter wheat production is forecast at 1.48 billion bushels. This is up 8 percent from June 1, but down 4 percent from 1995. Based on July 1 conditions, the U.S. yield is forecast at 37.0 bushels per acre, up 0.9 bushels per acre from the last forecast, but 0.7 bushels per acre less than last year. Grain area totals 40.1 million acres, down 2 percent from 1995. Total Hard Red production is up substantially from last month. Increased area and yields are the reason. Soft Red production is also up, primarily due to acreage increases. A lower Oregon yield, coupled with the lower percentage of White wheat in Washington, has White Winter production down from last month. Other spring wheat production is forecast at 655 million bushels, up 22 percent from 1995. This production would be the second highest on record. Based on July 1 conditions, the U.S. yield is forecast at 33.5 bushels per acre, up 1.3 bushels per acre from last year. Grain area totals 19.6 million acres, up 18 percent from last season. Expectations are for yields above last year in the Dakotas and Minnesota, but lower in Montana. However, Montana's forecasted production is at a record high level because of harvested area. Durum wheat production is forecast at 123 million bushels, up 21 percent from 1995, and the highest level since 1982. Based on July 1 conditions, the U.S. yield is forecast at 35.7 bushels per acre, up 5.2 bushels per acre from last year. Grain area totals 3.46 million acres, up 3 percent from last season. Cr Pr 2-2 (7-96) All orange production is forecast at 11.80 million tons, up less than one percent from last month and 2 percent above last season. This year's crop is the second largest on record, only 36,000 tons below the 11.83 million tons produced in the 1979-80 season. Florida's forecast is 203.2 million boxes (9.14 million tons), up less than one percent from June's forecast but down 1 percent from last season. The Valencia forecast increased one million boxes to 82.0 million boxes (3.69 million tons), down 4 percent from a year ago. Early and mid-season varieties remained at 121.2 million boxes (5.45 million tons), a record high. California's orange production was unchanged from April. It remained at 68.0 million boxes (2.55 million tons), 11 percent above last season. Early, mid-season, and Navel varieties are expected to produce 40.0 million boxes (1.50 million tons), 14 percent more than last season. Valencia production is forecast at 28.0 million boxes (1.05 million tons), 8 percent more than 1994-95. Florida frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) yield for the 1995-96 season is 1.52 gallons per box at 42.0 degrees Brix. This final yield for all fruit used in FCOJ is unchanged from last month and up from the final 1994-95 yield of 1.50 gallons per box. The yield for early and mid-season varieties was final in March at 1.45 gallons per box, up from last year's 1.44 gallons per box. The Valencia crop yielded 1.67 gallons per box, unchanged from last month's forecast but up from 1.58 gallons per box a year ago. The final yield is reported by the Florida Citrus Processors Association. This report was approved on July 12, 1996, by the Secretary of Agriculture and the National Agricultural Statistics Service's Agricultural Statistics Board. Secretary of Agricultural Statistics Board Agriculture Chairperson Dan Glickman Rich Allen Crop Summary: Production, United States, 1995 and Forecasted July 1, 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Utilized Production :---------------------------------------------------- Crop : : Jun 1, : Jul 1, : 1995 : 1996 : 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Crop Year : 1994-95 1995-96 1995-96 : : 1,000 Tons Citrus Fruits 1/ : Oranges : 11,616 11,749 11,796 Grapefruit : 2,912 2,758 2,765 Lemons 2/ : 916 988 992 Tangerines : 275 344 346 Temples (FL) : 114 97 97 Tangelos (FL) : 142 110 110 K-Early Citrus (FL) : 5 7 7 : : Metric Tons : Oranges : 10,537,860 10,658,510 10,701,150 Grapefruit : 2,641,720 2,502,020 2,508,370 Lemons 2/ : 830,980 896,300 899,930 Tangerines : 249,480 312,070 313,890 Temples (FL) : 103,420 88,000 88,000 Tangelos (FL) : 128,820 99,790 99,790 K-Early Citrus (FL) : 4,540 6,350 6,350 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1/ Crop year begins with the bloom of the first year and ends with the completion of harvest the following year. 2/ June 1 estimate carried forward from the April 1 forecast. Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 1995 and Forecasted July 1, 1996 (Domestic Units) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Area Planted : Area Harvested 1/ Crop :---------------------------------------------------- : 1995 : 1996 : 1995 : 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : 1,000 Acres : : Oats : 6,336 4,608 2,959 2,673 Barley : 6,689 7,134 6,277 6,761 All Wheat : 69,177 75,624 60,971 63,118 Winter : 48,726 52,053 40,993 40,097 Durum : 3,436 3,565 3,356 3,456 Other Spring : 17,015 20,006 16,622 19,565 Potatoes : Winter 1/ : 13.3 13.6 11.9 13.5 Spring 1/ : 88.3 91.9 84.3 89.2 Summer : 72.4 79.6 70.6 76.8 Fall : 1,223.1 1,261.2 1,204.5 1,244.6 Total : 1,397.1 1,446.3 1,371.3 1,424.1 All Tobacco : 663.1 724.2 Flue-cured : Types 11-14 : 386.2 400.3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1/ Estimates for current month carried forward from an earlier forecast. Crop Summary: Yield per Acre and Production, United States, 1995 and Forecasted July 1, 1996 (Domestic Units) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield per Acre: Production Crop and Unit :--------------------------------------------------- : : : : Jun 1, : Jul 1, : 1995 : 1996 : 1995 : 1996 : 1996 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ------------- 1,000 ------------ : Oats Bu : 54.7 58.0 161,847 154,968 Barley " : 57.2 58.2 359,102 393,592 All Wheat " : 35.8 35.9 2,185,539 2,263,267 Winter " : 37.7 37.0 1,547,311 1,369,861 1,484,836 Durum " : 30.5 35.7 102,280 123,452 Other Spring " : 32.2 33.5 535,948 654,979 Potatoes : Winter 1/ Cwt : 208 215 2,473 2,907 Spring 1/ " : 240 238 20,193 21,197 Summer " : 253 246 17,855 18,876 Fall " : 334 401,879 Total " : 323 442,400 All Tobacco Lb : 1,913 1,268,494 Flue-cured : Types 11-14 " : 1,933 2,240 746,616 896,504 Peaches " : 2,301,300 1,988,400 Apricots (CA) Ton : 58.5 73.3 Dried Prunes (CA) " : 181.0 200.0 Almonds (CA) 2/ Lb : 370,000 520,000 530,000 Walnuts (CA) Ton : 234.0 235.0 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Estimates for current month carried forward from an earlier forecast. 2/ June 1 estimate carried forward from the May 1 forecast. Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 1995 and Forecasted July 1, 1996 (Metric Units) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Area Planted : Area Harvested 1/ Crop :------------------------------------------------------- : 1995 : 1996 : 1995 : 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Hectares : : Oats : 2,564,120 1,864,810 1,197,480 1,081,740 Barley : 2,706,970 2,887,060 2,540,240 2,736,110 All Wheat : 27,995,240 30,604,280 24,674,350 25,543,220 Winter : 19,718,920 21,065,330 16,589,460 16,226,850 Durum : 1,390,510 1,442,720 1,358,140 1,398,610 Other Spring : 6,885,800 8,096,230 6,726,760 7,917,760 Potatoes : Winter 1/ : 5,380 5,500 4,820 5,460 Spring 1/ : 35,730 37,190 34,120 36,100 Summer : 29,300 32,210 28,570 31,080 Fall : 494,980 510,400 487,450 503,680 Total : 565,390 585,300 554,950 576,320 All Tobacco : 268,350 293,070 Flue-cured : Types 11-14 : 156,290 162,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1/ Estimates for current month carried forward from an earlier forecast. Crop Summary: Yield per Hectare and Production, United States, 1995 and Forecasted July 1, 1996 (Metric Units) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ :Yield per Hectare: Production Crop :------------------------------------------------------- : : : : Jun 1, : Jul 1, : 1995 : 1996 : 1995 : 1996 : 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Metric Tons : Oats : 1.96 2.08 2,349,200 2,249,350 Barley : 3.08 3.13 7,818,520 8,569,450 All Wheat : 2.41 2.41 59,480,620 61,596,030 Winter : 2.54 2.49 42,110,900 37,281,510 40,410,610 Durum : 2.05 2.40 2,783,610 3,359,810 Other Spring : 2.17 2.25 14,586,110 17,825,610 Potatoes : Winter 1/ : 23.27 24.15 112,170 131,860 Spring 1/ : 26.84 26.63 915,940 961,480 Summer : 28.35 27.55 809,890 856,200 Fall : 37.40 18,228,930 Total : 36.16 20,066,930 All Tobacco : 2.14 575,380 Flue-cured : Types 11-14 : 2.17 2.51 338,660 406,650 Peaches : 1,043,850 901,920 Apricots : 53,070 66,500 Dried Prunes (CA) : 164,200 181,440 Almonds (CA) 2/ : 167,830 235,870 240,400 Walnuts (CA) : 212,280 213,190 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1/ Estimates for current month carried forward from an earlier forecast. 2/ June 1 estimate carried forward from the May 1 forecast. HDR1012000110110712960830CROP PRODUCTION STATE TABLES Oats: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1994-95 and Forecasted July 1, 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State:------------------------------------------------------------------------ : 1995 : 1996 : 1995 : 1996 : 1994 : 1995 : 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres -- Bushels -- ------- 1,000 Bushels ------- : AL : 23 17 35.0 50.0 1,650 805 850 AR : 18 25 85.0 70.0 1,540 1,530 1,750 CA : 30 30 85.0 80.0 2,400 2,550 2,400 CO : 33 30 62.0 58.0 1,440 2,046 1,740 GA : 35 35 50.0 62.0 3,350 1,750 2,170 ID : 20 30 80.0 80.0 1,300 1,600 2,400 IL : 80 70 67.0 67.0 5,490 5,360 4,690 IN : 30 25 68.0 66.0 1,855 2,040 1,650 IA : 225 225 65.0 62.0 26,660 14,625 13,950 KS : 80 80 47.0 48.0 5,520 3,760 3,840 ME : 24 28 60.0 75.0 1,680 1,440 2,100 MD : 6 7 61.0 56.0 270 366 392 MI : 90 60 57.0 56.0 6,270 5,130 3,360 MN : 375 270 48.0 60.0 24,750 18,000 16,200 MO : 29 29 47.0 51.0 1,768 1,363 1,479 MT : 80 50 59.0 58.0 3,600 4,720 2,900 NE : 90 90 50.0 55.0 7,500 4,500 4,950 NY : 90 75 59.0 60.0 7,040 5,310 4,500 NC : 30 20 65.0 62.0 2,600 1,950 1,240 ND : 450 330 48.0 58.0 33,550 21,600 19,140 OH : 100 100 69.0 55.0 6,720 6,900 5,500 OK : 20 20 39.0 30.0 1,110 780 600 OR : 35 35 97.0 101.0 4,500 3,395 3,535 PA : 160 140 59.0 57.0 8,480 9,440 7,980 SC : 35 30 45.0 58.0 2,840 1,575 1,740 SD : 250 330 46.0 58.0 31,360 11,500 19,140 TX : 120 120 42.0 30.0 5,200 5,040 3,600 UT : 9 10 70.0 72.0 600 630 720 WA : 14 18 80.0 75.0 1,160 1,120 1,350 WV : 5 4 42.0 48.0 225 210 192 WI : 340 310 55.0 55.0 25,380 18,700 17,050 WY : 33 30 64.0 62.0 1,200 2,112 1,860 : US : 2,959 2,673 54.7 58.0 229,008 161,847 154,968 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barley: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1994-95 and Forecasted July 1, 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State:------------------------------------------------------------------------ : 1995 : 1996 : 1995 : 1996 : 1994 : 1995 : 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres -- Bushels -- ------ 1,000 Bushels ------- : AZ : 21 49 90.0 105.0 3,135 1,890 5,145 CA : 200 220 70.0 65.0 14,300 14,000 14,300 CO : 100 90 100.0 105.0 7,470 10,000 9,450 DE : 37 23 80.0 70.0 1,890 2,960 1,610 ID : 760 730 80.0 77.0 54,000 60,800 56,210 KS : 9 10 35.0 30.0 532 315 300 KY : 15 20 70.0 70.0 1,106 1,050 1,400 MD : 62 49 81.0 60.0 4,200 5,022 2,940 MI : 23 25 50.0 46.0 1,632 1,150 1,150 MN : 580 525 50.0 53.0 30,000 29,000 27,825 MT : 1,200 1,250 52.0 52.0 52,800 62,400 65,000 NE : 6 18 37.0 43.0 304 222 774 NV : 4 5 80.0 100.0 340 320 500 NJ : 5 3 65.0 68.0 265 325 204 NC : 30 20 60.0 65.0 1,750 1,800 1,300 ND : 2,250 2,550 45.0 50.0 132,000 101,250 127,500 OK : 3 3 30.0 25.0 222 90 75 OR : 95 130 76.0 74.0 9,490 7,220 9,620 PA : 75 75 69.0 65.0 4,875 5,175 4,875 SC : 5 4 42.0 55.0 504 210 220 SD : 160 140 38.0 44.0 13,020 6,080 6,160 TX : 7 7 46.0 32.0 264 322 224 UT : 93 100 90.0 83.0 8,025 8,370 8,300 VA : 80 80 84.0 69.0 6,351 6,720 5,520 WA : 290 440 72.0 66.0 14,335 20,880 29,040 WI : 72 75 48.0 50.0 4,452 3,456 3,750 WY : 95 120 85.0 85.0 7,600 8,075 10,200 : US : 6,277 6,761 57.2 58.2 374,862 359,102 393,592 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Wheat: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1994-95 and Forecasted July 1, 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State:------------------------------------------------------------------------ : 1995 : 1996 : 1995 : 1996 : 1994 : 1995 : 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -- 1,000 Acres -- --- Bushels -- ------ 1,000 Bushels ------- : AL : 80 80 36.0 45.0 4,560 2,880 3,600 AZ : 122 177 84.9 94.3 11,186 10,354 16,689 AR : 1,000 1,240 47.0 52.0 40,480 47,000 64,480 CA : 493 708 66.4 75.8 44,365 32,725 53,700 CO : 2,738 2,368 38.4 32.1 79,734 105,260 76,060 DE : 68 78 64.0 57.0 3,780 4,352 4,446 FL : 12 10 32.0 38.0 630 384 380 GA : 300 350 38.0 47.0 20,400 11,400 16,450 ID : 1,330 1,550 77.7 77.7 100,280 103,320 120,500 IL : 1,390 1,100 49.0 41.0 50,400 68,110 45,100 IN : 660 720 60.0 42.0 38,430 39,600 30,240 IA : 35 55 35.0 40.0 2,115 1,225 2,200 KS : 11,000 8,800 26.0 27.0 433,200 286,000 237,600 KY : 460 530 53.0 53.0 25,200 24,380 28,090 LA : 80 130 36.0 43.0 2,590 2,880 5,590 MD : 225 231 64.0 54.0 12,100 14,400 12,474 MI : 620 650 60.0 43.0 30,740 37,200 27,950 MN : 2,245 2,442 32.0 33.0 71,348 71,849 80,670 MS : 165 220 38.0 48.0 6,400 6,270 10,560 MO : 1,230 1,300 39.0 39.0 50,400 47,970 50,700 MT : 5,435 6,375 36.0 35.1 170,590 195,750 223,825 NE : 2,100 2,150 41.0 31.0 71,400 86,100 66,650 NV : 10 19 85.0 86.6 670 850 1,645 NJ : 32 38 57.0 50.0 1,344 1,824 1,900 NM : 150 125 22.0 33.0 5,520 3,300 4,125 NY : 125 150 55.0 52.0 6,095 6,875 7,800 NC : 640 590 44.0 45.0 30,380 28,160 26,550 ND : 11,114 12,455 27.0 30.0 356,404 300,078 373,595 OH : 1,210 1,350 61.0 44.0 68,440 73,810 59,400 OK : 5,200 4,900 21.0 19.0 143,100 109,200 93,100 OR : 939 975 67.8 69.7 58,580 63,678 67,950 PA : 185 190 55.0 55.0 7,920 10,175 10,450 SC : 280 270 32.0 48.0 18,000 8,960 12,960 SD : 2,752 3,874 33.0 31.4 95,278 90,736 121,672 TN : 340 430 47.0 44.0 15,000 15,980 18,920 TX : 2,800 2,900 27.0 23.0 75,400 75,600 66,700 UT : 166 173 53.9 44.0 7,012 8,950 7,620 VA : 275 280 64.0 55.0 14,000 17,600 15,400 WA : 2,595 2,745 59.3 63.6 134,000 153,770 181,505 WV : 12 11 52.0 52.0 550 624 572 WI : 143 135 56.4 48.9 7,940 8,070 6,600 WY : 215 244 36.7 28.1 5,020 7,890 6,849 : US : 60,971 63,118 35.8 35.9 2,320,981 2,185,539 2,263,267 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Winter Wheat: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1995 and Forecasted July 1, 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production :------------------------------------------------------------------------ State: : : : 1996 : : : 1995 : 1996 : 1995 : Jun 1 : Jul 1 : 1995 : 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres ------- Bushels ------- -- 1,000 Bushels -- : AL : 80 80 36.0 39.0 45.0 2,880 3,600 AZ : 23 18 80.0 95.0 88.0 1,840 1,584 AR : 1,000 1,240 47.0 48.0 52.0 47,000 64,480 CA : 425 570 61.0 75.0 70.0 25,925 39,900 CO : 2,700 2,300 38.0 30.0 31.0 102,600 71,300 DE : 68 78 64.0 65.0 57.0 4,352 4,446 FL : 12 10 32.0 35.0 38.0 384 380 GA : 300 350 38.0 45.0 47.0 11,400 16,450 ID : 770 850 76.0 80.0 80.0 58,520 68,000 IL : 1,390 1,100 49.0 41.0 41.0 68,110 45,100 IN : 660 720 60.0 47.0 42.0 39,600 30,240 IA : 35 55 35.0 40.0 40.0 1,225 2,200 KS : 11,000 8,800 26.0 22.0 27.0 286,000 237,600 KY : 460 530 53.0 50.0 53.0 24,380 28,090 LA : 80 130 36.0 34.0 43.0 2,880 5,590 MD : 225 231 64.0 60.0 54.0 14,400 12,474 MI : 620 650 60.0 43.0 43.0 37,200 27,950 MN : 33 32 33.0 35.0 35.0 1,089 1,120 MS : 165 220 38.0 41.0 48.0 6,270 10,560 MO : 1,230 1,300 39.0 35.0 39.0 47,970 50,700 MT : 1,370 2,050 40.0 40.0 40.0 54,800 82,000 NE : 2,100 2,150 41.0 31.0 31.0 86,100 66,650 NV : 4 9 100.0 100.0 105.0 400 945 NJ : 32 38 57.0 47.0 50.0 1,824 1,900 NM : 150 125 22.0 33.0 33.0 3,300 4,125 NY : 125 150 55.0 52.0 52.0 6,875 7,800 NC : 640 590 44.0 47.0 45.0 28,160 26,550 ND : 34 55 27.0 32.0 29.0 918 1,595 OH : 1,210 1,350 61.0 50.0 44.0 73,810 59,400 OK : 5,200 4,900 21.0 19.0 19.0 109,200 93,100 OR : 825 850 70.0 73.0 72.0 57,750 61,200 PA : 185 190 55.0 54.0 55.0 10,175 10,450 SC : 280 270 32.0 45.0 48.0 8,960 12,960 SD : 1,520 1,650 37.0 30.0 32.0 56,240 52,800 TN : 340 430 47.0 44.0 44.0 15,980 18,920 TX : 2,800 2,900 27.0 24.0 23.0 75,600 66,700 UT : 140 145 50.0 40.0 40.0 7,000 5,800 VA : 275 280 64.0 52.0 55.0 17,600 15,400 WA : 2,150 2,350 62.0 66.0 66.0 133,300 162,150 WV : 12 11 52.0 52.0 69.0 624 572 WI : 135 125 58.0 50.0 50.0 7,830 6,250 WY : 190 215 36.0 26.0 27.0 6,840 5,805 : US : 40,993 40,097 37.7 36.1 37.0 1,547,311 1,484,836 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Durum Wheat: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1995 and Forecasted July 1, 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production :------------------------------------------------------------------------ State: : : : 1996 : : : 1995 : 1996 : 1995 : Jun 1 : Jul 1 : 1995 : 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres ------- Bushels ------- -- 1,000 Bushels -- : AZ : 99 159 86.0 93.0 95.0 8,514 15,105 CA : 68 138 100.0 100.0 100.0 6,800 13,800 MN : 12 10 30.0 35.0 360 350 MT : 265 225 30.0 29.0 7,950 6,525 ND : 2,880 2,900 27.0 30.0 77,760 87,000 SD : 32 24 28.0 28.0 896 672 : US : 3,356 3,456 30.5 35.7 102,280 123,452 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Spring Wheat: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by State and United States, 1994-95 and Forecasted July 1, 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production State:------------------------------------------------------------------------ : 1995 : 1996 : 1995 : 1996 : 1994 : 1995 : 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres -- Bushels -- ------ 1,000 Bushels ------ : CO : 38 68 70.0 70.0 3,234 2,660 4,760 ID : 560 700 80.0 75.0 43,400 44,800 52,500 MN : 2,200 2,400 32.0 33.0 70,000 70,400 79,200 MT : 3,800 4,100 35.0 33.0 100,500 133,000 135,300 NV : 6 10 75.0 70.0 220 450 700 ND : 8,200 9,500 27.0 30.0 278,775 221,400 285,000 OR : 114 125 52.0 54.0 2,900 5,928 6,750 SD : 1,200 2,200 28.0 31.0 51,480 33,600 68,200 UT : 26 28 75.0 65.0 1,012 1,950 1,820 WA : 445 395 46.0 49.0 9,800 20,470 19,355 WI : 8 10 30.0 35.0 270 240 350 WY : 25 29 42.0 36.0 700 1,050 1,044 : US : 16,622 19,565 32.2 33.5 562,291 535,948 654,979 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Winter Wheat: Head Population The National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting winter wheat objective yield surveys in 10 States during 1996. Randomly selected plots in winter wheat fields are visited monthly from May trough harvest to obtain specific counts and measurements. Data in this table are derived actual field counts and are not official estimates of the Agricultural Statistics Board. Winter Wheat: Heads per Square Foot, Selected States, 1992-96 1/ 2/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State and Month : 1992 : 1993 : 1994 : 1995 : 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Number : CO JULY : 32.9 40.0 41.6 52.9 33.5 Final : 33.3 39.7 41.6 51.6 : ID JULY 3/ : 37.8 38.2 43.4 44.6 Final : 37.7 40.2 42.6 44.0 : IL JULY : 41.0 46.8 45.8 56.4 40.2 Final : 41.0 46.0 45.8 56.4 : KS JULY : 41.3 50.2 49.6 54.5 35.5 Final : 41.3 49.1 49.6 55.0 : MO JULY : 38.5 44.9 39.4 49.8 42.8 Final : 38.5 44.7 39.4 49.8 : MT JULY : 26.1 34.6 31.0 31.0 29.3 Final : 26.8 35.3 31.4 33.7 : NE JULY : 40.4 50.4 45.7 60.3 42.9 Final : 40.4 49.8 45.9 58.8 : OH JULY : 42.1 43.1 47.1 53.9 43.1 Final : 42.1 42.8 47.1 52.9 : OK JULY : 39.2 45.1 48.0 43.4 32.5 Final : 39.2 45.1 48.0 43.4 : OR JULY 3/ : 25.8 31.0 35.2 31.4 Final : 25.8 30.2 34.8 31.9 : SD JULY 3/ : 37.5 48.9 39.4 53.6 Final : 38.1 48.8 38.1 51.0 : TX JULY : 37.7 35.3 35.6 37.9 32.2 Final : 37.7 35.4 35.8 38.2 : WA JULY : 29.7 31.1 32.0 29.3 38.1 Final : 29.4 30.7 31.9 29.3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Based on the number of heads counted in plots selected for the objective yield survey. 2/ Final head counts will be published in the "Small Grains Summary" in September. 3/ No longer included in the objective yield program beginning with 1996. Wheat: Production by Class, United States, 1994-1995 and Forecasted July 1, 1996 1/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Winter 2/ : Spring 2/ : :-------------------------------------------------------------: Year : Hard : Soft : : Hard : : : Total : Red : Red : White : Red : Durum : White : ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Bushels : 1994 : 971,161 434,208 256,574 515,315 96,747 46,976 2,320,981 1995 : 824,492 449,616 273,203 475,328 102,280 60,620 2,185,539 1996 : 747,581 436,367 300,888 589,071 123,452 65,908 2,263,267 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Wheat class estimates are based on varietal acreage survey data available for all wheat producing States. Unless unusual situations dictate, the previous end-of-season class percentages are used throughout the forecast season. 2/ Based on Washington's 1996 Wheat Variety survey, the percent of white wheat has shifted from 95 percent White Winter in 1995 to 90 percent. White Spring changed from 75 percent to 67 percent. Tobacco: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Class, Type, State, and United States, 1995 and Forecasted July 1, 1996 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested : Yield : Production Class and Type :--------------------------------------------------------- : 1995 : 1996 : 1995 : 1996 : 1995 : 1996 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ----- Acres ----- --- Pounds -- -- 1,000 Pounds -- : Class 1, Flue-cured : Type 11, Old Belts : NC : 68,000 70,000 1,920 2,200 130,560 154,000 VA : 34,000 35,000 1,935 2,200 65,790 77,000 US : 102,000 105,000 1,925 2,200 196,350 231,000 Type 12, Eastern NC : Belt : NC : 151,000 156,000 1,860 2,300 280,860 358,800 Type 13, NC Border & : SC Belt : NC : 34,000 36,000 1,845 2,150 62,730 77,400 SC : 50,000 50,000 2,100 2,200 105,000 110,000 US : 84,000 86,000 1,997 2,179 167,730 187,400 Type 14, GA-FL Belt : FL : 7,200 7,300 2,455 2,480 17,676 18,104 GA : 42,000 46,000 2,000 2,200 84,000 101,200 US : 49,200 53,300 2,067 2,238 101,676 119,304 Total 11-14 : 386,200 400,300 1,933 2,240 746,616 896,504 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peaches: Total Production by Type, State and United States, 1994-95 and Forecasted July 1, 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production State :----------------------------------------------------------- : 1994 : 1995 : 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Million Pounds : AL : 17.0 22.0 1.0 AR : 8.0 20.0 1.2 CA - Freestone : 634.0 502.0 620.0 CO : 20.0 17.0 17.0 CT : 2.2 2.1 3.4 DE : 2.6 2.0 2.6 GA : 175.0 160.0 6.0 ID : 4.0 4.0 7.0 IL : 4.8 13.0 2.0 IN 1/ : 5.0 2.0 KS : 0.5 1.0 0.4 KY 1/ : 6.0 1.5 LA : 4.0 5.0 0.7 MD : 2.8 12.0 9.0 MA : 1.0 1.2 1.7 MI : 15.0 60.0 40.0 MO : 5.0 9.0 3.5 NJ : 75.0 70.0 80.0 NY : 7.0 11.5 11.5 NC : 33.0 35.0 1.0 OH 1/ : 5.8 7.0 OK 2/ : 25.0 30.0 OR : 15.5 9.0 11.0 PA 1/ : 90.0 85.0 SC : 250.0 215.0 20.0 TN : 1.7 10.4 0.4 TX : 20.0 24.0 6.0 UT : 7.4 6.3 6.5 VA : 12.0 26.0 16.0 WA : 41.0 44.0 10.0 WV 1/ : 18.0 15.0 : Total Above : 1,383.5 1,436.3 988.4 : CA : Clingstone : 1,130.0 865.0 1,000.0 : US : 2,513.5 2,301.3 1,988.4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ No significant commercial production in 1994 due to freeze damage. 2/ No significant commercial production in 1996 due to freeze damage. Miscellaneous Fruits and Nuts: Total Production by Crop, State, and United States, 1994-95 and Forecasted July 1, 1996 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Total Production Crop and State :----------------------------------------------------- : 1994 : 1995 : 1996 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Tons : Grapes Table Type : CA : 602,000 718,000 720,000 Grapes Wine Type : CA : 2,265,000 2,275,000 2,300,000 Grapes Raisin Type 1/ : CA : 2,389,000 2,255,000 2,250,000 All Grapes : CA : 5,256,000 5,248,000 5,270,000 : Apricots : CA : 145,000 52,000 70,000 UT 2/ : 400 300 WA : 7,800 6,500 3,000 US : 153,200 58,500 73,300 : Walnuts 3/ : CA : 232,000 234,000 235,000 : : 1,000 Pounds : Almonds (Shelled Basis) 3/: CA : 735,000 370,000 530,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Fresh basis. 2/ No significant commercial production in 1995 due to frost damage. 3/ Utilized production. Citrus Fruits: Utilized Production by Crop, State, and United States, 1994-95 and Forecasted July 1, 1996 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Utilized Production : Utilized Production : Boxes : Ton Equivalent Crop and State :----------------------------------------------------------- : 1993-94 : 1994-95 : 1995-96 : 1993-94 : 1994-95 : 1995-96 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ------ 1,000 Boxes 2/ ----- ------- 1,000 Tons ------- Oranges : Early Mid & : Navel 3/ : AZ : 700 400 700 26 15 26 CA : 36,600 35,000 40,000 1,372 1,313 1,500 FL : 107,300 119,700 121,200 4,829 5,387 5,454 TX 4/ : 480 950 830 21 40 35 US : 145,080 156,050 162,730 6,248 6,755 7,015 Valencia : AZ : 1,200 650 950 45 24 36 CA : 27,000 26,000 28,000 1,013 976 1,050 FL : 67,100 85,700 82,000 3,020 3,857 3,690 TX 4/ : 70 105 110 3 4 5 US : 95,370 112,455 111,060 4,081 4,861 4,781 All : AZ : 1,900 1,050 1,650 71 39 62 CA : 63,600 61,000 68,000 2,385 2,289 2,550 FL : 174,400 205,400 203,200 7,849 9,244 9,144 TX 4/ : 550 1,055 940 24 44 40 US : 240,450 268,505 273,790 10,329 11,616 11,796 Temples : FL : 2,250 2,550 2,150 101 114 97 Grapefruit : White Seedless : FL : 24,500 25,700 23,200 1,042 1,092 986 Colored Seedless : FL : 25,500 28,700 28,100 1,084 1,220 1,194 Other : FL : 1,050 1,300 1,050 45 55 45 All : AZ : 1,750 1,400 1,200 59 47 40 CA 5/ : Desert : 3,400 3,300 114 111 Other Areas : 5,900 6,000 197 201 Total : 9,300 9,300 9,500 311 312 318 FL : 51,050 55,700 52,350 2,171 2,367 2,225 TX 4/ : 3,000 4,650 4,550 120 186 182 US : 65,100 71,050 67,600 2,661 2,912 2,765 Tangerines : AZ : 1,000 650 1,000 37 25 38 CA 4/ : 2,300 2,200 2,500 86 82 94 FL : 4,100 3,550 4,500 195 168 214 US : 7,400 6,400 8,000 318 275 346 Lemons : AZ : 5,200 3,600 5,100 197 137 194 CA : 20,700 20,500 21,000 787 779 798 US : 25,900 24,100 26,100 984 916 992 Tangelos : FL : 3,350 3,150 2,450 150 142 110 K-Early Citrus : FL : 210 120 160 9 5 7 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Citrus Fruit Footnotes 1/ The crop year begins with the bloom of the first year shown and ends with the completion of harvest the following year. 2/ Net lbs. per box: oranges-AZ & CA-75, FL-90, TX-85; grapefruit-AZ & CA-67, FL-85, TX-80; lemons-76, tangelos, K-Early Citrus & Temples-90; tangerines-AZ & CA-75, FL-95. 3/ Navel and miscellaneous varieties in AZ and CA. Early and mid-season varieties in FL and TX, including small quantities of tangerines in TX. 4/ Estimates for current year carried forward from earlier forecast. 5/ California Desert and Other Areas Grapefruit forecasts combined with All Grapefruit beginning in 1995-96. Papayas: Area and Fresh Production, by Month, Hawaii, 1995-96 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Area : Fresh Production :------------------------------------------------------------------ Month : Total in Crop : Harvested : : :----------------------------------------: 1995 : 1996 : 1995 : 1996 : 1995 : 1996 : : ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : --------------- Acres -------------- -- 1,000 Pounds -- : May : 3,770 3,765 2,595 2,340 2,935 3,140 June : 3,780 3,790 2,630 2,425 3,825 3,160 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Potatoes: Area Planted by Seasonal Group, State, and United States, 1995-96 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Seasonal Group : : :: Seasonal Group : : and State : 1995 : 1996 :: and State : 1995 : 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : 1,000 Acres :: : 1,000 Acres : :: : Winter 1/ : :: Fall : CA : 5.0 5.7 :: CA : 13.0 11.5 FL : 8.3 7.9 :: CO : 77.0 78.0 Total : 13.3 13.6 :: ID : 400.0 410.0 : :: 10 SW Co : 27.0 28.0 Spring 1/ : :: Other ID : 373.0 382.0 AL : 2.6 2.0 :: IN : 5.0 5.2 AZ : 6.5 9.0 :: ME : 78.0 77.0 CA : 18.0 20.1 :: MA : 3.3 2.8 FL : 38.5 37.5 :: MI : 55.0 52.0 Hastings : 28.5 28.0 :: MN : 83.0 85.0 Other FL : 10.0 9.5 :: MT : 9.8 10.1 NC : 17.5 16.5 :: NE : 12.0 12.5 TX : 5.2 6.8 :: NV : 7.6 8.0 Total : 88.3 91.9 :: NM : 6.3 6.2 : :: NY : 29.0 29.0 Summer : :: ND : 125.0 134.0 AL : 6.8 6.8 :: OH : 5.5 5.4 CA : 5.5 5.5 :: OR : 52.0 59.5 CO : 9.2 9.9 :: Malheur : 12.5 12.7 DE : 6.0 6.0 :: Other OR : 39.5 46.8 IL : 5.6 7.2 :: PA : 18.0 17.0 IA : 1.6 1.5 :: RI : 0.9 0.8 MD : 1.5 2.0 :: SD : 6.0 6.0 MO : 7.1 7.8 :: UT : 5.2 4.3 NE : 4.5 5.6 :: WA : 147.0 163.0 NJ : 2.7 2.6 :: WI : 83.0 83.0 NM : 4.2 3.9 :: WY : 1.5 0.9 NC : 1.4 1.3 :: : TX : 7.3 10.5 :: Total : 1,223.1 1,261.2 VA : 9.0 9.0 :: : Total : 72.4 79.6 :: US : 1,397.1 1,446.3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1/ Estimates for current year carried forward from earlier forecast. Potatoes: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Seasonal Group, State, and United States, 1994-96 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seasonal : Area Harvested : Yield : Production Group and :--------------------------------------------------------------- State : 1995 : 1996 : 1995 : 1996 : 1994 : 1995 : 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres --- Cwt --- -------- 1,000 Cwt ------- : Winter 1/ : CA : 5.0 5.7 260 250 968 1,300 1,425 FL : 6.9 7.8 170 190 1,404 1,173 1,482 Total : 11.9 13.5 208 215 2,372 2,473 2,907 : Spring 1/ : AL : 2.5 1.9 160 160 438 400 304 AZ : 6.5 9.0 270 275 1,670 1,755 2,475 CA : 17.8 20.1 350 375 7,790 6,230 7,538 FL : 36.0 35.5 218 195 8,588 7,830 6,940 Hastings : 27.0 27.5 220 200 6,380 5,940 5,500 Other FL : 9.0 8.0 210 180 2,208 1,890 1,440 NC : 16.5 16.2 185 175 3,060 3,053 2,835 TX : 5.0 6.5 185 170 1,100 925 1,105 Total : 84.3 89.2 240 238 22,646 20,193 21,197 : Summer : AL : 6.7 6.7 170 140 1,190 1,139 938 CA : 5.5 5.5 320 320 2,109 1,760 1,760 CO : 9.0 9.7 300 345 3,069 2,700 3,347 DE : 5.9 5.9 250 240 816 1,475 1,416 IL : 5.5 6.9 270 260 1,450 1,485 1,794 IA : 1.6 1.5 150 200 328 240 300 MD : 1.5 1.9 240 200 250 360 380 MO : 6.9 7.6 230 215 1,734 1,587 1,634 NE : 4.4 5.5 285 330 1,408 1,254 1,815 NJ : 2.6 2.5 270 230 588 702 575 NM : 4.2 3.9 320 340 1,088 1,344 1,326 NC : 1.3 1.2 95 90 126 124 108 TX : 7.0 9.5 235 210 1,800 1,645 1,995 VA : 8.5 8.5 240 175 1,425 2,040 1,488 : Total : 70.6 76.8 253 246 17,381 17,855 18,876 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See footnotes at end of table. --continued Potatoes: Area Harvested, Yield, and Production, by Seasonal Group, State, and United States, 1994-96 (continued) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seasonal : Area Harvested : Yield : Production Group and :--------------------------------------------------------------- State : 1995 : 1996 : 1995 : 1996 : 1994 2/ : 1995 : 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres --- Cwt --- -------- 1,000 Cwt ------- : Fall 3/ : CA : 13.0 11.5 410 5,600 5,330 CO : 76.8 77.7 310 25,795 23,808 ID : 398.0 408.0 330 138,801 131,274 10 SW Co : 27.0 28.0 410 12,690 11,070 Other ID : 371.0 380.0 324 126,111 120,204 IN : 4.6 4.7 260 1,148 1,196 ME : 78.0 76.0 220 18,375 17,160 MA : 3.3 2.8 260 744 858 MI : 55.0 51.0 300 14,910 16,500 MN : 77.0 82.0 270 20,035 20,790 MT : 9.8 10.0 300 3,200 2,940 NE : 11.5 12.4 320 3,996 3,680 NV : 7.6 8.0 365 2,760 2,774 NM : 6.3 6.2 380 3,000 2,394 NY : 28.5 28.5 270 7,805 7,695 ND : 121.0 130.0 210 28,200 25,410 OH : 5.4 5.3 260 1,348 1,404 OR : 51.0 58.5 466 27,514 23,760 Malheur : 12.3 12.5 390 5,074 4,797 Other OR : 38.7 46.0 490 22,440 18,963 PA : 17.0 16.5 240 3,780 4,080 RI : 0.9 0.7 265 248 239 SD : 5.2 5.7 190 1,540 988 UT : 5.1 4.2 240 1,590 1,224 WA : 147.0 163.0 550 88,920 80,850 WI : 81.0 81.0 335 25,740 27,135 WY : 1.5 0.9 260 476 390 : Total :1,204.5 1,244.6 334 425,525 401,879 : US :1,371.3 1,424.1 323 467,924 442,400 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Estimates for current year carried forward from earlier forecast. 2/ MI and MN summer potatoes included with fall potatoes in 1994. 3/ The first forecast of fall potato production will be released on November 12, 1996. Fall Potatoes: Percent of Acreage Planted by Type of Potatoes, 11 Major States, 1995-96 Crop ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Potato Types 1/ :--------------------------------------------------------------- State : Reds : Whites : Russets :--------------------------------------------------------------- : 1995 : 1996 : 1995 : 1996 : 1995 : 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Percent : CO : 5 6 95 94 ID : 5 7 95 93 ME : 3 3 70 64 27 33 MI : 2 3 73 72 25 25 MN : 28 28 24 22 48 50 NY : 100 100 ND : 20 20 46 42 34 38 OR : 2 2 27 35 71 63 PA : 100 100 WA : 3 2 14 15 83 83 WI : 11 14 25 28 64 58 : 11 State Avg. : 6 6 26 26 68 68 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1/ Predominant type shown may include small portion of other type(s) constituting less than 1 percent of state's total. Fall Potatoes: Acres Planted for Certified Seed Potatoes, by State and Total, 1995-96 1/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : 1995 Crop : 1996 Crop :------------------------------------------------------------------ State : Entered for : : Percent : Entered for : Certification : Certified : Certified : Certification ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : ---------- Acres --------- Percent Acres : AK : 211 CA : 1,136 1,113 98 1,100 CO : 11,865 11,895 100 13,225 ID : 52,000 51,989 100 51,730 ME : 26,469 25,153 95 23,900 MI : 3,000 2,562 85 2,950 MN : 22,558 19,727 87 19,376 MT : 9,500 9,542 100 9,700 NE : 8,000 9,026 113 8,213 NY : 1,800 2,048 114 1,550 ND : 33,082 32,099 97 31,581 OR : 2,900 2,730 94 2,667 PA : 207 183 88 207 SD : 2,024 1,892 93 767 UT : 100 100 100 100 WA : 2,319 2,299 99 2,100 WI : 10,897 9,624 88 10,700 Total : 187,857 182,193 97 179,866 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1/ Data supplied by State seed certification officials. HDR1012000110120712960830CROP PRODUCTION NARRATIVE Crop Moisture Depicts short term (up to about 4 weeks) abnormal dryness or wetness affecting Agriculture, responds rapidly, can change considerably week to week, and indicates normal conditions at the beginning and end of the growing season. Uses...applicable in measuring the short term, week-to-week, status of dryness or wetness affecting warm season crops and field operations. Limitations...may not be applicable to germination and shallow rooted crops which are unable to extract the deep or subsoil moisture from a 5-foot profile, or for cool season crops growing when temperatures are averaging below about 55 degrees fahrenheit. It is not generally indicative of the long term (months, years) drought or wet spells which are depicted by the drought severity index. Drought Severity Drought severity index (Palmer): Depicts prolonged (months, years) abnormal dryness or wetness; responds slowly; changes little from week to week; and reflects long term moisture runoff, recharge, and deep percolation, as well as evaportranspiration. Uses...applicable in measuring disruptive effects of prolonged dryness or wetness on water sensitive economies; designating disaster areas of drought or wetness and reflecting the general long-term status of water supplies in aquifers, reservoirs, and streams. Limitations...is not generally indicative of short-term (few weeks) status of drought or wetness such as frequently affects crops and field operations (this is indicated by the crop moisture index). June Weather Summary: Late-month rainfall substantially boosted soil moisture and eased drought in New Mexico and western Texas, but drought intensified elsewhere across the Southwest and southern Plains. New Mexico's year-to-date precipitation improved to 82 percent of normal by month's end, up from 38% on June 23. Farther north, an early-month cessation of heavy rain promoted Midwestern planting and crop development, broken only by torrential precipitation across the northern Corn Belt on June 16-18. In the Southeast, a turn toward dryness, accompanied by late-month heat, began to stress crops. June temperatures averaged 2 to 4 degrees F above normal across the interior Northeast and in a belt from the Southwest into the northern Plains. Near- normal readings prevailed from the Mississippi Valley to the Southeast. Only the Pacific Northwest, where departures reached -2 degrees F, experienced sub- normal June temperatures. Cold air cloaked interior basins and valleys of the Northwest on June 19, producing lows of 21 degrees F in Burns, OR and 29 degrees F in Butte, MT. Temperatures dipped into the 30's in agricultural areas, including lows of 37 degrees F in Spokane, WA and 39 degrees F in Pendleton, OR. Earlier in the month (June 1-10), heat across the West delivered nearly 100 daily-record highs. In Paducah, KY, all but 0.04 inches of the 7.78-inch monthly rainfall occurred between June 1-10. The month's heaviest rain fell on June 9 in locations such as Paducah (3.60 inches), Evansville, IN (3.67 inches), and South Bend, IN (2.51 inches). On June 16-18, widespread small-stream flooding resulted from rainfall that totaled 13.52 inches in Port Washington, WI. Farther east, localized flooding struck on June 18-19 in the northern Middle Atlantic region, where the 24-hour total reached 10.72 inches in Gettysburg, PA. A 7.95-inch monthly total in Pittsburgh, PA represented their fourth-wettest June. Farther south, frequent thunderstorms over Peninsular Florida boosted monthly totals to more than a foot at a few coastal sites. In contrast, no rain fell during June in Tucson, AZ, extending their third- longest dry spell on record to 108 days. In addition, Tucson's monthly temperature averaged 3.6 degrees F above normal, marking their 12th consecutive month with above-normal readings. Farther east, the monthly rainfall of 0.01 inches in Brownsville, TX wrapped up their driest January-June period on record (0.80 inches), shattering the mark of 1.58 inches, set in 1953. Also in southern Texas, San Antonio's monthly total of 2.12 inches (1.69 inches below normal) boosted their January-June total to a mere 5.26 inches, ahead of only 1925 and 1917. Levels of the International Amistad and Falcon Reservoirs, already at record-low levels, continued to fall during June, dropping to 31% and 12% of normal conservation-pool capacities, respectively. The holdings of Choke Canyon (south of San Antonio), also at a record low, slipped to 29% of normal. Hawaiian temperatures and precipitation averaged slightly above normal at most observing stations. Monthly temperatures in Alaska averaged near normal despite large day-to-day oscillations. On the 5th and 6th, the most widespread freeze since 1982 struck the Yukon and Tanana Valleys. Monthly records set on June 5 included 28 degrees F in Circle City and 29 degrees F in Northway. Northway's low of 31 degrees F on June 15 marked their latest freeze on record. Three days later, Barrow notched a June-record high of 72 degrees F. Alaskan precipitation was highly variable. While Anchorage noted 0.50 inches (44% of normal), Juneau logged a June-record 6.22 inches. On the last day of the month, Juneau's 2.26-inch rainfall was their greatest single-day June total. General Crop Comments: Rain and soggy fields in early June limited planting progress in the eastern Corn Belt. Some Midwestern row- crop producers started planting 3 weeks behind schedule. The first week of the month had fewer than 2 days suitable for fieldwork in parts of the Ohio Valley. Planting delays and the need to replant some row crops forced producers in the Corn Belt to choose between planting corn later than normal or switching to alternative crops. Weed growth was accelerated in the Midwest by wet fields that prevented producers from cultivating and spraying herbicides. In the northern Great Plains, late-season planting progressed rapidly in early June, but remained behind normal. In the Southwest, the prolonged drought lowered crop conditions and stressed crops. Isolated thunderstorms in New Mexico brought more danger from lightning-created fires than moisture. The prolonged cool, damp weather in the Midwest combined with thin wheat stands to raise wheat producers' concerns about weed and disease problems. Corn planting neared completion in early June, slightly behind normal. Prolonged wet, cool weather yellowed and slowed corn development in the western Corn Belt. The continued dry weather in the Southwest slowed cotton planting and caused heat stress in some cotton fields. By mid-June, rains across the eastern Corn Belt left most fields too wet for field activity. Planting progress remained behind schedule in the Ohio Valley where, for the second week in a row, only 1 to 2 days were suitable for fieldwork. Fields remained wet across the Corn Belt despite warmer weather, preventing producers from completing corn planting. Corn producers replanted some fields around the wet spots. In the Corn Belt, warm weather was needed for crop development to get back on schedule. Thunderstorms across the Delta slowed the wheat harvest. Drier fields allowed herbicide application and weed control in the Southeastern States. In the Southwest, scattered rain was offset by above-normal temperatures. Later in the month, heavy rains across the western and northern Corn Belt caused localized flooding and ponding. Farmers in the Midwest who completed planting were deterred from cultivating and spraying for weed control. Hot weather in the middle Mississippi and Ohio Valleys pushed crop development and helped dry fields. In the Dakotas, warmer weather boosted crop development and allowed planting to proceed ahead of normal. Hot, humid weather over the Southeast lowered soil moisture levels. The end of June brought long-awaited warm, sunny weather across the Central States that dried fields and allowed farmers to complete row crop planting. The warmer weather at month's end stimulated crop development in the Corn Belt that had been suppressed by the persistent cool, wet spring. In the Midwest, the favorable weather accelerated plant growth and left some corn fields too tall to cultivate for weed control. Over the northern Great Plains, hot, humid weather stimulated crop development, but increased grasshopper populations. Month's end brought widespread rains and some relief to drought-stricken farmers and ranchers in the Southwest. June ended with the Nation's winter wheat harvest nearing the halfway mark, slightly behind schedule. Winter wheat condition improved slightly during June and finished the month mostly fair to good. By the end of June, soybean planting neared completion. Corn grew rapidly in the Midwest at month's end due to warm, sunny weather and favorable soil moisture, with light insect pressure reported. As June concluded, uneven corn development was apparent from the wet spring conditions that delayed planting and required significant replanting. Oats: Oat production for 1996 is forecast at 155 million bushels, down 4 percent from last year. If realized, this would be the lowest oat production since records were first kept in 1866. The forecasted yield, at 58.0 bushels per acre, is up 3.3 bushels from last year's 54.7 bushels. Area harvested and to be harvested, at 2.67 million acres, is down 10 percent from the 2.96 million harvested in 1995. This also would be the lowest oats acreage harvested for grain on record. Forecasted yields in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota increased from last year. Good growing conditions in all three States since planting have helped the crop to progress steadily. Yield in Wisconsin remains unchanged from a year ago. In Iowa, weather recently turned hot and dry which could have been a factor in the yield decrease from 1995. Barley: Barley production is forecast at 394 million bushels, up 10 percent from 1995 and 5 percent from 1994. Yields are expected to average 58.2 bushels per acre, up 1.0 bushel from last year. Area harvested and to be harvested, at 6.76 million acres, is 8 percent above the 6.28 million acres harvested last year. Forecasted yields in North Dakota and Minnesota increased over 1995. Since completion of planting, weather conditions in North Dakota and Minnesota have been favorable for crop development. Montana yield remained unchanged from a year ago. Yields in Idaho and Washington decreased from last year. Frost struck parts of Idaho in June, but the extent of the damage is yet unknown. Winter Wheat: Area for grain harvest this year is forecast at 40.1 million acres, unchanged from the June 28 "Acreage" report, but down 2 percent from 1995. Harvesting progress trailed average in the 19 major producing States as of June 30. Idaho and Oregon growers are still expecting record-high yields. Localized frosts damaged some of Oregon's wheat. Forecasted head counts from Washington's Objective Yield survey are the highest since 1981 while forecasted head weight is about average. If weather holds, Michigan growers expect to start harvesting at mid-month. Hard Red Winter Objective Yield head counts are still the lowest since 1989 in Kansas and Texas. Forecasted head weights are at average levels in Kansas, but below average in Texas. Oklahoma head counts are the lowest in nearly 30 years; head weights are below average. Forecasted head counts in Colorado and Nebraska improved from last month but are still below average. The forecasted head weights are above average in Colorado. Montana forecasted populations are below average; head weight forecasts are about average. Harvested yields have been much better than expected in the Southeast and Delta States. The harvests in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi finished around July 1. Record-high yields were recorded in Louisiana and Mississippi. The Georgia harvest is nearly finished. Harvest is in full swing in southern Indiana; head scab and weeds have been a problem. Objective Yield head counts were up from last month in Illinois and in Missouri, but down in Ohio. Forecasted weight per head is below average for Ohio and about average in the other two states. Durum Wheat: The U.S. area for grain harvest is forecast at 3.46 million acres, up 3 percent from 1995. Arizona's harvest was virtually complete by July 4 and yields were a little better than forecast. This, coupled with larger area for harvest, has the production at the highest level since 1981. California's Imperial Valley harvest was all but done by the end of June; the San Joaquin Valley harvest was nearing completion. To date, Montana's durum region has had timely rainfall. As of June 30, 5 percent of the North Dakota crop was headed. This is a little ahead of last year, but well behind the average of 17 percent. Soil moisture is short in the North Dakota durum area, but timely rains have the crop rated in mostly good condition. Other Spring Wheat: Area for 1996 grain harvest is 19.6 million acre for harvest, up 18 percent from 1995. This is the largest area since 1919. Only Washington has forecast less harvested area than last year. Oregon and Washington yield prospects are up from a year ago while Idaho's are down. The Oregon forecast is up despite a reported hard frost on June 18 and 19. A hard freeze on June 19 affected irrigated wheat in south central and eastern Idaho; flood delayed plantings in the north reduced dryland prospects there. Spring weather delayed planting in the Dakotas. Growing conditions have been good once the crops got in. Seventy-one percent, of the crop was rated good to excellent as of the first of July. Tobacco: The first flue-cured production forecast for this season is 897 million pounds, up 20 percent from the 1995 production. Yield per acre for all flue-cured is forecast at 2,240 pounds, 307 pounds above the 1995 average yield. Acres for harvest, at 400,300 acres, are up 4 percent from last year. North Carolina's crop is up 24 percent from last year, due to favorable weather that helped tobacco mature. North Carolina's tobacco crop was reported in mostly good to excellent condition. Late June topping and sucker control was active in North Carolina, where markets are expected to open by mid-July. Tobacco transplanting started behind normal in Georgia and South Carolina due to wet, cold weather during April. Florida's tobacco survived a mid-April freeze with some leaf burn reported. Irrigation was required in Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia where hot, dry weather in May and June depleted soil moisture supplies but reduced disease problems. In South Carolina, 55 percent of the tobacco was topped by July 1 compared to an average of 60 percent. Peaches: The 1996 peach crop is forecast at 1.99 billion pounds, down 14 percent from 1995 and 21 percent below 1994. Excluding California Clingstone peaches, the U.S. crop is forecast at 988 million pounds, down 31 percent from last year and down 29 percent from 1994. If realized, this production level will be the lowest since 1983 when 1.86 billion pounds were produced. A devastating freeze during February, and again in March, severely limited fruit set and reduced crop potential in the Southeast and Central growing areas. California's Clingstone crop, at 1.00 billion pounds, is unchanged from last month's forecast but reflects a 16 percent increase from 1995 production. California Clingstone peaches, which are mostly canned, account for nearly 50 percent of U.S. peach production. Harvest began in mid-June and is about one- fifth complete. Fruit quality is good with above-average fruit size reported. The California Freestone crop is expected to produce 620 million pounds, unchanged from June 1 and 24 percent above the 1995 weather reduced crop. Harvest is progressing on schedule with favorable weather conditions. Fruit size and quality are good. South Carolina's forecast of 20 million pounds is also unchanged from June 1, but is substantially below the 215 million pounds produced in 1995. This level represents the lowest production since 1955 when the peach crop froze out. Extensive freeze damage during early spring caused this year's reduction. Harvest gained momentum during June and is in line with the historic average of 18 percent complete. Most of this year's short crop is rated in poor to fair condition. The Georgia peach crop forecast, at 6 million pounds, is down 20 percent from June 1 and down 96 percent from last year's crop of 160 million pounds. Just as in South Carolina, extensive freeze damage nearly destroyed the 1996 Georgia peach crop. Harvest is about 70 percent complete with late varieties beginning to mature. As of June 30, Georgia showed 87 percent of the crop in very poor condition. Idaho, Oregon, and Utah expect larger crops while Washington may produce the smallest crop since 1965. Pennsylvania and New Jersey crop prospects are favorable. Growers reported a good bloom, heavy set, and above average fruit size and quality. Grapes: California's all grape production is forecast at 5.27 million tons, slightly above production for the previous two years. The forecast for raisin type varieties is 2.25 million tons, nearly equaling last year's total. There is no acreage in the Raisin Industry Diversion program (RID) this year. Last year 25,000 acres were enrolled. Recent hot weather helped the maturity of the raisin grape crop. Picking for fresh use of the Thompson Seedless variety was virtually complete by July 1 in the Coachella Valley and just beginning in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Table grape production is forecast at 720,000 tons, less than 1 percent above 1995 and 20 percent more than 1994. Picking neared completion in the Coachella Valley and has just began in the San Joaquin Valley. Good quality is reported. Wine varieties are expected to produce 2.30 million tons, an increase of 1 percent over last year. The crop is maturing well with growers reporting good quality. Apricots: The final forecast for the 1996 apricot crop is 73,300 tons, up 25 percent from last year's reduced crop. California's apricot crop is forecast at 70,000 tons, unchanged from the June 1 forecast but up 35 percent from last year's near-record low crop of 52,000 tons. Warm winter temperatures did not provide an adequate number of chill hours to ensure proper crop set. Even though a short crop is expected, excellent fruit quality and average sizing have been reported. The Utah apricot crop is expected to rebound from last season's crop failure. Production in Utah is forecast at 300 tons, 11 percent above the 5-year average of 270 tons. Washington's apricot production is forecast at 3,000 tons, down 54 percent from 1995, and, if realized, the lowest level since 1989. A severe cold snap this winter slashed crop potential, especially in the Yakima area. Walnuts: The 1996 California walnut production is 235,000 tons on 169,000 bearing acres. This is a slight increase over the 1995 crop of 234,000 tons. Expectations are for above average production from early season varieties, while mid and late season varieties are expected to produce an average crop. Heavy drop resulted from this winter's low chilling hours, along with rains received in May. Almonds: California's 1996 almond production is forecast at 530 million meat pounds, up 2 percent from the May forecast and up 43 percent from last year's crop. This forecast is based on an estimated bearing acreage of 410,000 acres. Production from the Nonpareil variety is forecast at 250 million meat pounds, up 52 percent from last season. The average nut set per tree is 5,482, up 45 percent from 1995. The Nonpareil average nut set is 4,963, an increase of 29 percent over the previous year's set. The average kernel weight for all varieties sampled was 1.85 grams, down 3 percent from last year. A total of 97.0 percent of the nuts sampled were sound. Statewide, bloom reports varied from good to excellent. Cold weather and intermittent rain storms during February and March hampered pollination. Grapefruit: The final forecast of the 1995-96 U.S. grapefruit crop is 2.77 million tons, up slightly from last month but down 5 percent from last season. Florida's grapefruit forecast was 52.4 million boxes 2.23 million tons), slightly lower than last month and 6 percent below last season. The Florida white seedless grapefruit forecast is 23.2 million boxes (986,000 tons), unchanged from June but 10 percent less than 1994-95. The colored seedless forecast is 28.1 million boxes (1.19 million tons), 1 percent below last month and 2 percent below a year ago. The seedy grapefruit crop is expected to be 1.05 million boxes (45,000 tons), unchanged from last month but 19 percent below last year. California's forecast, at 9.50 million boxes (318,000 tons), was 6 percent higher than the last forecast and 2 percent more than last season's crop. Harvest is nearly complete for California's desert area while more northern regions are continuing to harvest. Although some wind scaring, scale, and sheepnose have been noted, quality and color were generally good. Arizona's forecast remained unchanged from last quarter at 1.20 million boxes (40,000 tons), 14 percent below last year. Texas' forecast was carried forward from June 1 at 4.55 million boxes (182,000 tons), 2 percent lower than the 1994-95 crop. Lemons: The 1995-96 U.S. lemon crop is forecast at 992,000 tons, slightly more than the previous forecast of 988,000 tons and 8 percent more than the 1994-95 crop. California's forecast for the 1995-96 crop is 21.0 million boxes (798,000 tons), unchanged from the April forecast but 2 percent more than in 1994-95. Central Valley grades looked generally good with some grade defects reported such as scar, botrytis bumps, sunburn, flat sides, bid mite, oil spotting, and picking injuries. Southern California fruit quality was variable with predominant colors varying from silver to light green and some running heavy to dark green. Desert Valley shippers had high eliminations resulting from ridging, coarse texture, and scarring. Arizona's lemon crop is expected to be 5.10 million boxes (194,000 tons), up 2 percent from last quarter and 42 percent more than a year ago. Western Arizona lemons had problems with heart rot, dieback and thrip. Florida Citrus: Citrus groves, trees, and new crop fruit were in very good condition as a result of the past month's near ideal growing conditions. Rainfall in all areas was plentiful to surplus, depending on location. Adequate moisture and warm June temperatures helped generate an abundance of new growth on trees of all ages. New crop fruit sized well and droppage abated. Harvest of the 1995-96 season Valencia oranges slowed through the month. Valencia utilization by the end of June was estimated at 81.2 million boxes. Most oranges picked during June went to processors. Movement of grapefruit was very slow during the month as harvest was nearly complete. Harvest of all seedless grapefruit was a little more than 51.3 million boxes. Caretakers were very active cutting cover crops that made good growth with the help of the heavy rains. Growers fertilized and sprayed. Dead trees were pushed out and new trees were planted. California Fruit and Nuts: Harvest was active during June for many crops including figs, apricots, freestone peaches, plums, and nectarines. Picking of grapes for fresh use was virtually complete in the Coachella Valley by late June and just beginning in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Strawberry picking was also active. Clingstone peach growers thinned their crops while almond and walnut growers treated their crops for aphids and mites. California Citrus: Grapefruit picking was nearly complete for the desert area, but active in other areas. Color and quality were good but some wind scaring, scale, and sheepnose were noted. Lemon picking in the Central Valley and south coast areas was active. Grades in the Central Valley were good. South coast area weather conditions varied from bright and sunny to overcast and foggy. Fruit quality was variable there. Lemon harvest was complete in the desert area. Navel orange harvest was complete and quality was affected by puff, crease, and soft fruit resulting in heavy grade out. Valencia orange picking slowed due to competition from stonefruits in the marketplace. Approximately one half of the crop was picked by July 1. Valencia growth was below average this season resulting in smaller sized fruit. Quality was good in the Central Valley but heavy puff and crease plagued Southern California. Papayas: Hawaii fresh papaya production is estimated at 3.16 million pounds, 1 percent higher than May but 17 percent lower than a year ago. Weather conditions during June were a mixture of sunshine and rain over major papaya producing areas. Soil moisture toward month's end was adequate. Papaya ringspot virus continued to be a problem in infected orchards. Area devoted to papaya production totaled 3,790 acres, 1 percent higher than May and fractionally higher than June, 1995. Harvested area, totaling 2,425 acres, was 4 percent higher than May but 8 percent lower than a year ago. All Potatoes: Potato farmers across the United States have planted an estimated 1.45 million acres of potatoes in all four seasonal groups, up 4 percent from last year and 2 percent above 1994. Area for harvest is forecast at 1.42 million acres, a gain of 4 percent from a year ago and 3 percent above two years ago. Planted acreage for each of the seasons is above a year ago. Winter is up 2 percent, spring rose 4 percent, summer jumped 10 percent, and the fall season, with 87 percent of total U. S. acreage, gained 3 percent. Fall Potatoes: Area planted to fall potatoes in 1996 is estimated at a record high 1.26 million acres, up 3 percent from last year and 2 percent above the previous record in 1994. Harvest is expected from 1.24 million acres, 3 percent above the last two years. Most fall potatoes started late across the U. S. with cool weather, rain and planting delays. Warm days in late May and through June allowed planting to finish on time or ahead of schedule. Most potato development is doing well and some ahead of last year. Frost on June 19 hit fields in Southern and Eastern Oregon and across much of Idaho. Fields were burnt to the ground but plants recovered with secondary growth and may not suffer substantial loss. Harvest of early fields started in late June and early July in the Columbia and Umatilla Basins of Washington and Oregon. Colorado's potatoes went in early and are in excellent condition in the San Luis Valley. Across the Northern and Mid-Western States, wet soils kept farmers out of the fields early but periods of warm and hot weather helped get planting done. Soil moisture is adequate and should sustain good potato growth with some spots in Michigan too wet. Acreage is down in Eastern States but crop progress is favorable. Plantings are estimated at 126,600 acres, down 2 percent from last year and 3 percent below 1994. Maine continued to lose potato acreage with a 1 percent decline this year. Pennsylvania potato acreage dropped 6 percent while New York acreage remained the same as last year. Rhode Island's planted area dropped 100 acres while Massachusetts dropped 15 percent. Central States' growers planted an estimated 383,100 acres of fall potatoes this year, up 2 percent from last year and 3 percent above 1994. North Dakota led the increases with a 7 percent increase from last year. Minnesota acreage climbed 2 percent as both States responded to net increases in processing capacity. Indiana and Nebraska fall potato acreage rose 4 percent while Wisconsin and South Dakota remained the same as last year. Michigan acreage is down 5 percent and Ohio dropped 2 percent. Western States growers have planted 751,500 acres of fall potatoes in 1996, up 4 percent from a year ago and 2 percent above two years ago. Acreage in Washington and Oregon jumped 11 and 14 percent, respectively. Planting of Pacific Northwest acreage started late but finished a week or two earlier than last year. Idaho acreage increased 3 percent, but frost on June 19 caused some delays in crop development. Colorado's fall potato acreage moved up 1 percent, Montana's rose 3 percent, and Nevada gained 5 percent from a year ago. Utah and Wyoming potato acreage fell sharply, California dropped 12 percent, and New Mexico slipped 2 percent. Summer Potatoes: Production of summer potatoes is forecast at 18.9 million cwt, up 6 percent from last year and 9 percent above comparable States in 1994. Farmers expect to harvest 76,800 acres during the summer season, a gain of 9 percent from a year ago and 7 percent above two years ago. The average yield, forecast at 246 cwt per acre, is down 7 cwt from last year but 4 cwt above 1994. Planted area of 79,600 acres is up 10 percent. The Atlantic Coast States are looking at a good summer potato crop with yields above average. Harvest is underway and ahead of last year in North Carolina. Across the South and into Texas, potatoes have been hurt by hot, dry weather and hailstorms. Harvest is active but yields are poor. New Mexico's growers expect a good crop, with harvest coming in mid-July. Colorado and Nebraska growers are looking at record high summer yields, if growing conditions remain good. Harvest in Missouri's southeast section is half done, while digging has not started in the northwest counties. Recent hot weather has helped Iowa and Illinois potatoes catch up after a slow, wet start. California's harvest is underway on early fields under favorable weather. Reliability of July 1 Wheat Production Forecast Survey Procedures: Objective yield and farm operator surveys were conducted between June 24 and July 2 to gather information on expected yield as of July 1. The objective yield survey for winter wheat was conducted in 10 States that accounted for 67 percent of the 1995 production. Plots were revisited to make counts and harvest mature samples. In late fields, counts such as number of stalks, heads in late boot, and number of emerged heads were made to predict the number of heads that would be harvested. A 5-year historical head weight is used until the crop matures to the point that heads can be clipped, threshed, and weighed. The number of heads times the weight of the heads in a sample plot can then be expanded to an estimate of yield per acre. The 5-year average harvesting loss is subtracted to obtain a net yield. The plots are revisited each month until the crop reaches maturity and or harvested on the final visit. The farm operator survey included a sample of nearly 16,000 producers representing all major production areas. These producers were selected from an earlier acreage survey and were asked about the probable yield on their operation. These growers will be surveyed throughout the growing season to provide indications of average yields as the season progresses. Estimating Procedures: National and State level objective yield and grower reported indications were reviewed for reasonableness and consistency with historical estimates. The indications were also reviewed considering weather patterns and crop progress compared to previous month and previous years. Each State Statistical Office submits their analysis of the current situation to the Agricultural Statistics Board (ASB). The ASB uses the survey indications and the State analysis to prepare the published July 1 forecasts. 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 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 data relationships warrant changes. Reliability: To assist users in evaluating the reliability of the July 1 winter wheat production forecast, the "Root Mean Square Error," a statistical measure based on past performance, is computed. This is done by expressing the deviation between the July 1 production forecast and the final estimate as a percentage of the final estimate, and averaging the squared percentage deviations for the 1976-1995 20-year period; the square root of the average becomes statistically the "Root Mean Square Error." Probability statements can be made concerning expected differences in the current forecast relative to the final end-of-season estimate, assuming that factors affecting this year's forecast are not different from those influencing recent years. The "Root Mean Square Error" for the July 1 winter wheat production forecast is 2.0 percent. This means that chances are 2 out of 3 that the current production forecast of 1.48 billion bushels will not be above or below the final estimate by more than 2.0 percent or approximately 30 million bushels. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not exceed 3.5 percent or approximately 52 million bushels. Differences between the July 1 winter wheat production forecast and the final estimate during the past 10 years have averaged 19 million bushels, ranging from 4 million to 61 million bushels. The July 1 forecast has been below the final estimate 4 times and above 6 times. This does not imply that the July 1 winter wheat forecast this year is likely to understate or overstate final production. Index Page Table Narrative Barley............................................. A- 7 B- 6 Citrus Fruit....................................... A-15 B- 9 Crop Moisture Maps................................. B- 1 Crop Summary....................................... A- 3 Miscellaneous Fruits and Nuts...................... A-14 B-10 Oats............................................... A- 6 B- 5 Papayas-Hawaii..................................... A-16 B-10 Peaches............................................ A-13 B- 7 Potatoes........................................... A-17 B-10 Reliability Statement.............................. B-12 Tobacco, by Class and Type......................... A-12 B- 7 Wheat, All......................................... A- 8 Wheat, by Class.................................... A-12 Wheat, Durum....................................... A-10 B- 6 Wheat, Other Spring................................ A-10 B- 7 Wheat, Winter...................................... A- 9 B- 6 Report Features The next "Crop Production" report will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET on August 12, 1996. 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