Crop Production ISSN: 1936-3737 Released September 12, 2016, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Corn Production Down Less Than 1 Percent from August Forecast Soybean Production Up 3 Percent Cotton Production Up 2 Percent Corn production is forecast at 15.1 billion bushels, up 11 percent from last year but down less than one percent from the August forecast. Based on conditions as of September 1, yields are expected to average 174.4 bushels per acre, down 0.7 bushel from the August forecast but up 6 bushels from 2015. If realized, this will be the highest yield and production on record for the United States. Area harvested for grain is forecast at 86.6 million acres, unchanged from the August forecast, but up 7 percent from 2015. Soybean production is forecast at a record 4.20 billion bushels, up 3 percent from August and up 7 percent from last year. Based on September 1 conditions, yields are expected to average a record 50.6 bushels per acre, up 1.7 bushels from last month and up 2.6 bushels from last year. Area for harvest in the United States is forecast at a record 83.0 million acres, unchanged from August but up 1 percent from 2015. All cotton production is forecast at 16.1 million 480-pound bales, up 2 percent from August and up 25 percent from last year. Yield is expected to average 802 pounds per harvested acre, up 36 pounds from last year. Upland cotton production is forecast at 15.6 million 480-pound bales, up 25 percent from 2015. Pima cotton production is forecast at 562,000 bales, up 30 percent from last year. California Navel orange production for the 2016-2017 season is forecast at 1.68 million tons (42.0 million boxes), down 8 percent from last season. This initial forecast is based on an objective measurement survey conducted in California's Central Valley from July 9 to September 1. The objective survey measurements indicated that fruit set and the average fruit size were below last year. Harvest is expected to begin in October. This report was approved on September 12, 2016. Secretary of Agriculture Designate Robert Johansson Agricultural Statistics Board Chairperson Joseph L. Parsons Contents Corn for Grain Area Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016.................................................................................................. 6 Corn Production - United States Chart.............................................................................. 7 Sorghum for Grain Area Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016.................................................................................................. 7 Rice Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production by Class - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016.................................................................................................. 8 Soybeans for Beans Area Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016.................................................................................................. 10 Soybean Production - United States Chart........................................................................... 11 Peanut Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016.................................................................................................. 11 Cotton Area Planted by Type - States and United States: 2015 and 2016.............................................. 12 Cottonseed Production - United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016....................................... 12 Cotton Production - United States Chart............................................................................ 12 Cotton Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Type - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016.................................................................................................. 13 Sugarbeet Area Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016.................................................................................................. 14 Sugarcane for Sugar and Seed Area Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016....................................................................................... 14 Tobacco Area Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016.................................................................................................. 14 Tobacco Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Class and Type - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016....................................................................................... 15 Potato Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production by Seasonal Group - States and United States: 2015 and 2016...................................................................................................... 16 Utilized Production of Nuts by Crop - States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016................................ 17 Utilized Production of Oranges by Crop - States and United States: 2015-2016 and Forecasted September 1, 2016.................................................................................................. 17 Crop Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production in Domestic Units - United States: 2015 and 2016............ 18 Crop Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production in Metric Units - United States: 2015 and 2016.............. 20 Fruits and Nuts Production in Domestic Units - United States: 2015 and 2016........................................ 22 Fruits and Nuts Production in Metric Units - United States: 2015 and 2016.......................................... 23 Corn for Grain Plant Population per Acre - Selected States: 2012-2016.............................................. 24 Corn for Grain Number of Ears per Acre - Selected States: 2012-2016................................................ 25 Soybean Pods with Beans per 18 Square Feet - Selected States: 2012-2016............................................ 26 Cotton Cumulative Boll Counts - Selected States: 2012-2016......................................................... 27 Percent of Fall Potatoes Planted to Major Varieties - Selected States: 2016 Crop................................... 28 Percent of Fall Potatoes Planted to Major Varieties - Seven-State Total: 2016 Crop................................. 29 Percent of Normal Precipitation Map................................................................................ 30 Departure from Normal Temperature Map.............................................................................. 30 August Weather Summary............................................................................................. 31 August Agricultural Summary........................................................................................ 31 Crop Comments...................................................................................................... 34 Statistical Methodology............................................................................................ 39 Reliability of September 1 Crop Production Forecasts............................................................... 40 Information Contacts............................................................................................... 41 This page intentionally left blank. Corn for Grain Area Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area harvested : Yield per acre : Production :---------------------------------------------------------------------------- State : : : : 2016 : : : 2015 : 2016 : 2015 :-----------------------: 2015 : 2016 : : : : August 1 :September 1: : ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 acres ---------- bushels ---------- --- 1,000 bushels --- : Alabama .........: 245 310 147.0 130.0 124.0 36,015 38,440 Arkansas ........: 445 735 181.0 189.0 184.0 80,545 135,240 California ......: 60 75 157.0 185.0 185.0 9,420 13,875 Colorado ........: 950 1,100 142.0 140.0 140.0 134,900 154,000 Delaware ........: 164 164 192.0 193.0 187.0 31,488 30,668 Georgia .........: 285 355 171.0 178.0 175.0 48,735 62,125 Idaho ...........: 70 130 207.0 210.0 210.0 14,490 27,300 Illinois ........: 11,500 11,500 175.0 200.0 200.0 2,012,500 2,300,000 Indiana .........: 5,480 5,610 150.0 187.0 185.0 822,000 1,037,850 Iowa ............: 13,050 13,600 192.0 197.0 196.0 2,505,600 2,665,600 : Kansas ..........: 3,920 4,550 148.0 145.0 151.0 580,160 687,050 Kentucky ........: 1,310 1,410 172.0 175.0 172.0 225,320 242,520 Louisiana .......: 390 590 171.0 178.0 174.0 66,690 102,660 Maryland ........: 380 400 164.0 170.0 170.0 62,320 68,000 Michigan ........: 2,070 2,160 162.0 152.0 157.0 335,340 339,120 Minnesota .......: 7,600 8,000 188.0 184.0 184.0 1,428,800 1,472,000 Mississippi .....: 490 690 175.0 172.0 172.0 85,750 118,680 Missouri ........: 3,080 3,550 142.0 166.0 165.0 437,360 585,750 Nebraska ........: 9,150 9,400 185.0 187.0 184.0 1,692,750 1,729,600 New York ........: 590 660 143.0 140.0 137.0 84,370 90,420 : North Carolina ..: 730 940 113.0 130.0 138.0 82,490 129,720 North Dakota ....: 2,560 3,250 128.0 135.0 135.0 327,680 438,750 Ohio ............: 3,260 3,290 153.0 163.0 162.0 498,780 532,980 Oklahoma ........: 280 345 129.0 135.0 125.0 36,120 43,125 Pennsylvania ....: 940 1,000 147.0 141.0 137.0 138,180 137,000 South Carolina ..: 260 330 93.0 132.0 130.0 24,180 42,900 South Dakota ....: 5,030 5,300 159.0 147.0 142.0 799,770 752,600 Tennessee .......: 730 800 160.0 155.0 150.0 116,800 120,000 Texas ...........: 1,970 2,250 135.0 130.0 130.0 265,950 292,500 Virginia ........: 300 340 161.0 151.0 157.0 48,300 53,380 Washington ......: 75 80 215.0 225.0 225.0 16,125 18,000 Wisconsin .......: 3,000 3,200 164.0 173.0 175.0 492,000 560,000 : Other States 1/ .: 385 436 156.5 163.0 163.0 60,270 71,055 : United States ...: 80,749 86,550 168.4 175.1 174.4 13,601,198 15,092,908 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States include Arizona, Florida, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Crop Production 2016 Summary." Sorghum for Grain Area Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Area harvested : Yield per acre : Production :------------------------------------------------------------------------------ State : : : : 2016 : : : 2015 : 2016 : 2015 :-----------------------: 2015 : 2016 : : : : August 1 :September 1: : ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : 1,000 acres ---------- bushels --------- 1,000 bushels : Arkansas ........: 440 37 98.0 88.0 78.0 43,120 2,886 Colorado ........: 400 340 55.0 47.0 46.0 22,000 15,640 Kansas ..........: 3,200 2,900 88.0 84.0 88.0 281,600 255,200 Louisiana .......: 74 63 85.0 97.0 97.0 6,290 6,111 Mississippi .....: 115 18 79.0 90.0 87.0 9,085 1,566 Missouri ........: 140 66 94.0 103.0 103.0 13,160 6,798 Nebraska ........: 240 150 96.0 93.0 89.0 23,040 13,350 Oklahoma ........: 410 380 52.0 50.0 50.0 21,320 19,000 South Dakota ....: 220 185 83.0 79.0 75.0 18,260 13,875 Texas ...........: 2,450 2,150 61.0 65.0 67.0 149,450 144,050 : Other States 1/ .: 162 167 58.2 59.9 59.9 9,426 10,000 : United States ...: 7,851 6,456 76.0 73.5 75.7 596,751 488,476 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1/ For 2015, Other States include Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, and New Mexico. For 2016, Other States include Georgia, Illinois, New Mexico, and North Carolina. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Crop Production 2016 Summary." Rice Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production by Class - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016 [Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area planted : Area harvested State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2015 : 2016 1/ : 2015 : 2016 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 acres Long grain : Arkansas ...........: 1,060 1,415 1,045 1,390 California .........: 7 9 7 9 Louisiana ..........: 355 415 351 411 Mississippi ........: 150 195 149 194 Missouri ...........: 175 230 167 225 Texas ..............: 127 185 124 183 : United States ......: 1,874 2,449 1,843 2,412 : Medium grain : Arkansas ...........: 245 135 240 130 California .........: 380 510 378 505 Louisiana ..........: 65 25 64 24 Missouri ...........: 7 6 7 6 Texas ..............: 6 10 6 10 : United States ......: 703 686 695 675 : Short grain 3/ : Arkansas ...........: 1 1 1 1 California .........: 36 45 36 45 : United States ......: 37 46 37 46 : All rice : Arkansas ...........: 1,306 1,551 1,286 1,521 California .........: 423 564 421 559 Louisiana ..........: 420 440 415 435 Mississippi ........: 150 195 149 194 Missouri ...........: 182 236 174 231 Texas ..............: 133 195 130 193 : United States ......: 2,614 3,181 2,575 3,133 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See footnote(s) at end of table. --continued Rice Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production by Class - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016 (continued) [Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield per acre : Production Class and State :-------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : 2016 : : : 2015 :-----------------------------: 2015 : 2016 2/ : : August 1 : September 1 : : ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -------------- pounds ------------- ------ 1,000 cwt ----- Long grain : Arkansas ...........: 7,380 77,121 California .........: 6,700 469 Louisiana ..........: 6,990 24,535 Mississippi ........: 7,110 10,594 Missouri ...........: 7,040 11,757 Texas ..............: 6,900 8,556 : United States ......: 7,218 133,032 177,889 : Medium grain : Arkansas ...........: 7,150 17,160 California .........: 9,100 34,398 Louisiana ..........: 6,650 4,256 Missouri ...........: 6,500 455 Texas ..............: 6,800 408 : United States ......: 8,155 56,677 56,080 : Short grain 3/ : Arkansas ...........: 6,000 60 California .........: 7,150 2,574 : United States ......: 7,119 2,634 3,171 : All rice : Arkansas ...........: 7,340 7,500 7,400 94,341 112,554 California .........: 8,890 8,800 8,700 37,441 48,633 Louisiana ..........: 6,940 7,100 6,850 28,791 29,798 Mississippi ........: 7,110 7,300 7,000 10,594 13,580 Missouri ...........: 7,020 6,700 7,000 12,212 16,170 Texas ..............: 6,900 8,500 8,500 8,964 16,405 : United States ......: 7,470 7,659 7,569 192,343 237,140 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Updated from previous estimate. 2/ Indicated September 1, 2016, rice class estimates are based on a 5-year average of class percentages. The class percentages are adjusted as data become available through the growing season. State estimates by class will be published in the "Crop Production 2016 Summary." 3/ Sweet rice acreage, yield, and production included with short grain. Soybeans for Beans Area Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area harvested : Yield per acre : Production :------------------------------------------------------------------------- State : : : : 2016 : : : 2015 : 2016 : 2015 :-----------------------: 2015 : 2016 : : : : August 1 :September 1: : ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 acres --------- bushels --------- -- 1,000 bushels -- : Alabama .........: 490 450 41.0 39.0 39.0 20,090 17,550 Arkansas ........: 3,170 3,120 49.0 47.0 49.0 155,330 152,880 Delaware ........: 173 178 40.0 46.0 42.0 6,920 7,476 Georgia .........: 315 255 43.0 40.0 39.0 13,545 9,945 Illinois ........: 9,720 9,840 56.0 57.0 61.0 544,320 600,240 Indiana .........: 5,500 5,680 50.0 55.0 58.0 275,000 329,440 Iowa ............: 9,800 9,650 56.5 57.0 58.0 553,700 559,700 Kansas ..........: 3,860 4,110 38.5 40.0 44.0 148,610 180,840 Kentucky ........: 1,810 1,790 49.0 48.0 51.0 88,690 91,290 Louisiana .......: 1,395 1,230 41.0 50.0 50.0 57,195 61,500 : Maryland ........: 515 565 40.0 45.0 45.0 20,600 25,425 Michigan ........: 2,020 2,140 49.0 45.0 47.0 98,980 100,580 Minnesota .......: 7,550 7,750 50.0 47.0 49.0 377,500 379,750 Mississippi .....: 2,270 2,030 46.0 47.0 47.0 104,420 95,410 Missouri ........: 4,480 5,500 40.5 48.0 49.0 181,440 269,500 Nebraska ........: 5,270 5,250 58.0 59.0 59.0 305,660 309,750 New Jersey ......: 103 98 32.0 41.0 39.0 3,296 3,822 New York ........: 301 356 43.0 40.0 40.0 12,943 14,240 North Carolina ..: 1,790 1,600 32.0 36.0 35.0 57,280 56,000 North Dakota ....: 5,720 5,870 32.5 33.0 35.0 185,900 205,450 : Ohio ............: 4,740 4,790 50.0 52.0 53.0 237,000 253,870 Oklahoma ........: 375 430 31.0 27.0 27.0 11,625 11,610 Pennsylvania ....: 575 595 44.0 46.0 45.0 25,300 26,775 South Carolina ..: 370 425 26.5 33.0 33.0 9,805 14,025 South Dakota ....: 5,120 4,870 46.0 42.0 43.0 235,520 209,410 Tennessee .......: 1,720 1,720 46.0 46.0 49.0 79,120 84,280 Texas ...........: 115 150 26.0 28.0 27.0 2,990 4,050 Virginia ........: 620 600 34.5 41.0 38.0 21,390 22,800 Wisconsin .......: 1,870 1,940 49.5 52.0 52.0 92,565 100,880 : Other States 1/ .: 57 55 42.6 42.4 45.4 2,426 2,497 : United States ...: 81,814 83,037 48.0 48.9 50.6 3,929,160 4,200,985 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States include Florida and West Virginia. Individual State level estimates will be published in the "Crop Production 2016 Summary." Peanut Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area planted : Area harvested State :--------------------------------------------------------------- : 2015 : 2016 1/ : 2015 : 2016 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 acres : Alabama ........: 200.0 175.0 197.0 173.0 Arkansas 2/ ....: (NA) 24.0 (NA) 23.0 Florida ........: 190.0 155.0 180.0 146.0 Georgia ........: 785.0 720.0 777.0 710.0 Mississippi ....: 44.0 40.0 42.0 39.0 New Mexico .....: 5.0 7.0 5.0 7.0 North Carolina .: 90.0 102.0 88.0 101.0 Oklahoma .......: 10.0 13.0 9.0 12.0 South Carolina .: 112.0 110.0 82.0 106.0 Texas ..........: 170.0 305.0 168.0 250.0 Virginia .......: 19.0 21.0 19.0 20.0 : Other States ...: - - - - : United States ..: 1,625.0 1,672.0 1,567.0 1,587.0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield per acre : Production State :--------------------------------------------------------------- : : 2016 : : : 2015 :-------------------------: 2015 : 2016 : : August 1 :September 1 : : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ----------- pounds ----------- ---- 1,000 pounds ---- : Alabama ........: 3,350 3,600 3,900 659,950 674,700 Florida ........: 3,650 3,600 3,900 657,000 569,400 Georgia ........: 4,470 4,500 4,600 3,473,190 3,266,000 Mississippi ....: 3,600 3,900 4,100 151,200 159,900 North Carolina .: 3,400 3,800 3,900 299,200 393,900 Oklahoma .......: 3,500 3,500 3,800 31,500 45,600 South Carolina .: 3,200 3,600 3,600 262,400 381,600 Texas ..........: 3,500 3,000 3,000 588,000 750,000 Virginia .......: 3,850 3,900 3,300 73,150 66,000 : Other States 3/ : 3,000 3,713 3,690 15,000 110,700 : United States ..: 3,963 3,990 4,044 6,210,590 6,417,800 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Represents zero. (NA) Not available. 1/ Updated from previous estimate. 2/ Estimates began in 2016. 3/ For 2015, Other States include New Mexico. For 2016, Other States include Arkansas and New Mexico. Cotton Area Planted by Type - States and United States: 2015 and 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Upland : American Pima : All State :------------------------------------------------------------------------ : 2015 : 2016 1/ : 2015 : 2016 1/ : 2015 : 2016 1/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : 1,000 acres : Alabama .......: 315.0 345.0 (NA) (NA) 315.0 345.0 Arizona .......: 89.0 115.0 17.5 15.0 106.5 130.0 Arkansas ......: 210.0 380.0 (NA) (NA) 210.0 380.0 California ....: 47.0 66.0 117.0 155.0 164.0 221.0 Florida .......: 85.0 102.0 (NA) (NA) 85.0 102.0 Georgia .......: 1,130.0 1,190.0 (NA) (NA) 1,130.0 1,190.0 Kansas ........: 16.0 32.0 (NA) (NA) 16.0 32.0 Louisiana .....: 115.0 145.0 (NA) (NA) 115.0 145.0 Mississippi ...: 320.0 440.0 (NA) (NA) 320.0 440.0 Missouri ......: 185.0 285.0 (NA) (NA) 185.0 285.0 : New Mexico ....: 35.0 47.0 7.0 8.0 42.0 55.0 North Carolina : 385.0 280.0 (NA) (NA) 385.0 280.0 Oklahoma ......: 215.0 305.0 (NA) (NA) 215.0 305.0 South Carolina : 235.0 190.0 (NA) (NA) 235.0 190.0 Tennessee .....: 155.0 255.0 (NA) (NA) 155.0 255.0 Texas .........: 4,800.0 5,700.0 17.0 17.0 4,817.0 5,717.0 Virginia ......: 85.0 73.0 (NA) (NA) 85.0 73.0 : United States .: 8,422.0 9,950.0 158.5 195.0 8,580.5 10,145.0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (NA) Not available. 1/ Updated from previous estimate. Cottonseed Production - United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Production State :----------------------------------------------------------- : 2015 : 2016 1/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 tons : United States ...: 4,043.0 5,147.0 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Based on a 3-year average lint-seed ratio. Cotton Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Type - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area harvested : Yield per acre : Production 1/ :-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Type and State : : : : 2016 : : : 2015 : 2016 : 2015 :-----------------------: 2015 : 2016 : : : : August 1 :September 1: : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -- 1,000 acres -- ---------- pounds ---------- 1,000 bales 2/ : Upland : Alabama .........: 307.0 342.0 866 969 968 554.0 690.0 Arizona .........: 88.0 114.0 1,511 1,558 1,558 277.0 370.0 Arkansas ........: 207.0 375.0 1,092 1,052 1,088 471.0 850.0 California ......: 46.0 65.0 1,722 1,733 1,920 165.0 260.0 Florida .........: 83.0 100.0 885 882 864 153.0 180.0 Georgia .........: 1,120.0 1,180.0 966 967 976 2,255.0 2,400.0 Kansas ..........: 16.0 31.0 1,050 806 852 35.0 55.0 Louisiana .......: 112.0 140.0 810 1,024 960 189.0 280.0 Mississippi .....: 315.0 435.0 1,024 1,133 1,159 672.0 1,050.0 Missouri ........: 175.0 271.0 1,097 1,124 1,116 400.0 630.0 : New Mexico ......: 31.0 40.0 929 1,040 1,020 60.0 85.0 North Carolina ..: 355.0 275.0 713 943 960 527.0 550.0 Oklahoma ........: 205.0 285.0 876 874 960 374.0 570.0 South Carolina ..: 136.0 189.0 547 912 940 155.0 370.0 Tennessee .......: 140.0 250.0 1,046 1,000 1,018 305.0 530.0 Texas ...........: 4,500.0 5,300.0 610 593 598 5,720.0 6,600.0 Virginia ........: 84.0 72.0 817 1,015 733 143.0 110.0 : United States ...: 7,920.0 9,464.0 755 787 790 12,455.0 15,580.0 : American Pima : Arizona .........: 17.0 14.7 875 993 882 31.0 27.0 California ......: 116.0 153.0 1,494 1,537 1,518 361.0 484.0 New Mexico ......: 6.9 7.7 904 918 935 13.0 15.0 Texas ...........: 15.0 16.0 896 960 1,080 28.0 36.0 : United States ...: 154.9 191.4 1,342 1,425 1,409 433.0 562.0 : All : Alabama .........: 307.0 342.0 866 969 968 554.0 690.0 Arizona .........: 105.0 128.7 1,408 1,494 1,481 308.0 397.0 Arkansas ........: 207.0 375.0 1,092 1,052 1,088 471.0 850.0 California ......: 162.0 218.0 1,559 1,588 1,638 526.0 744.0 Florida .........: 83.0 100.0 885 882 864 153.0 180.0 Georgia .........: 1,120.0 1,180.0 966 967 976 2,255.0 2,400.0 Kansas ..........: 16.0 31.0 1,050 806 852 35.0 55.0 Louisiana .......: 112.0 140.0 810 1,024 960 189.0 280.0 Mississippi .....: 315.0 435.0 1,024 1,133 1,159 672.0 1,050.0 Missouri ........: 175.0 271.0 1,097 1,124 1,116 400.0 630.0 : New Mexico ......: 37.9 47.7 925 1,017 1,006 73.0 100.0 North Carolina ..: 355.0 275.0 713 943 960 527.0 550.0 Oklahoma ........: 205.0 285.0 876 874 960 374.0 570.0 South Carolina ..: 136.0 189.0 547 912 940 155.0 370.0 Tennessee .......: 140.0 250.0 1,046 1,000 1,018 305.0 530.0 Texas ...........: 4,515.0 5,316.0 611 594 599 5,748.0 6,636.0 Virginia ........: 84.0 72.0 817 1,015 733 143.0 110.0 : United States ...: 8,074.9 9,655.4 766 800 802 12,888.0 16,142.0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Production ginned and to be ginned. 2/ 480-pound net weight bale. Sugarbeet Area Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016 [Relates to year of intended harvest in all States except California] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area harvested : Yield per acre : Production :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State : : : : 2016 : : : 2015 : 2016 : 2015 :---------------------------: 2015 : 2016 : : : : August 1 : September 1 : : ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -- 1,000 acres -- ------------- tons ------------ --- 1,000 tons --- : California 1/ .: 24.7 25.2 44.2 44.2 44.2 1,092 1,114 Colorado ......: 27.3 27.5 35.1 34.6 34.6 958 952 Idaho .........: 172.0 170.0 38.3 38.9 38.9 6,588 6,613 Michigan ......: 151.0 148.0 31.7 31.0 31.0 4,787 4,588 Minnesota .....: 435.0 429.0 28.0 28.5 28.5 12,180 12,227 Montana .......: 43.7 45.2 33.0 31.7 31.7 1,442 1,433 Nebraska ......: 46.8 47.0 28.4 32.4 32.4 1,329 1,523 North Dakota ..: 206.0 210.0 27.9 28.9 28.4 5,747 5,964 Oregon ........: 7.7 10.2 38.6 40.0 40.0 297 408 Washington ....: (NA) 1.9 (NA) 47.9 47.9 (NA) 91 Wyoming .......: 31.2 30.0 30.1 29.9 29.9 939 897 : United States .: 1,145.4 1,144.0 30.9 31.4 31.3 35,359 35,810 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (NA) Not available. 1/ Relates to year of intended harvest for fall planted beets in central California and to year of planting for overwintered beets in central and southern California. Sugarcane for Sugar and Seed Area Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area harvested : Yield per acre 1/ : Production 1/ :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State : : : : 2016 : : : 2015 : 2016 : 2015 :---------------------------: 2015 : 2016 : : : : August 1 : September 1 : : ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 acres ------------ tons ------------ --- 1,000 tons --- : Florida .......: 424.0 425.0 41.7 39.2 41.2 17,664 17,510 Hawaii ........: 16.7 14.9 79.3 82.7 91.9 1,325 1,369 Louisiana .....: 410.0 440.0 29.6 31.0 31.0 12,136 13,640 Texas .........: 36.6 40.0 31.4 38.0 38.0 1,150 1,520 : United States .: 887.3 919.9 36.4 36.0 37.0 32,275 34,039 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Net tons. Tobacco Area Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area harvested : Yield per acre : Production :-------------------------------------------------------------------------- State : : : : 2016 : : : 2015 : 2016 : 2015 :-----------------------: 2015 : 2016 : : : : August 1 :September 1: : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ----- acres ----- ---------- pounds ---------- -- 1,000 pounds -- : Connecticut 1/ ..: (D) (NA) (D) (NA) (NA) (D) (NA) Georgia .........: 13,500 13,500 2,400 2,200 2,200 32,400 29,700 Kentucky ........: 72,900 74,200 2,055 2,034 1,968 149,830 146,040 Massachusetts 1/ : (D) (NA) (D) (NA) (NA) (D) (NA) North Carolina ..: 173,000 165,900 2,198 2,197 2,198 380,250 364,710 Ohio 1/ .........: 1,900 (NA) 1,900 (NA) (NA) 3,610 (NA) Pennsylvania ....: 7,900 8,000 2,290 2,330 2,400 18,090 19,200 South Carolina ..: 13,000 13,500 2,000 2,300 2,300 26,000 31,050 Tennessee .......: 20,900 20,600 2,333 2,254 2,083 48,770 42,920 Virginia ........: 23,050 22,450 2,275 2,374 2,374 52,430 53,290 : Other States 2/ .: 2,500 - 1,826 - - 4,566 - : United States ...: 328,650 318,150 2,178 2,184 2,159 715,946 686,910 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Represents zero. (D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual operations. (NA) Not available. 1/ Estimates discontinued in 2016. 2/ For 2015 Other States include Connecticut and Massachusetts. Beginning in 2016, Other States is discontinued. Tobacco Area Harvested, Yield, and Production by Class and Type - States and United States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area harvested : Yield per acre : Production Class, type, and State :----------------------------------------------------------------- : 2015 : 2016 : 2015 : 2016 : 2015 : 2016 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- :------ acres ------ ------ pounds ----- -- 1,000 pounds -- : Class 1, Flue-cured (11-14) : Georgia ................................: 13,500 13,500 2,400 2,200 32,400 29,700 North Carolina .........................: 172,000 165,000 2,200 2,200 378,400 363,000 South Carolina .........................: 13,000 13,500 2,000 2,300 26,000 31,050 Virginia ...............................: 21,500 21,000 2,300 2,400 49,450 50,400 : United States ..........................: 220,000 213,000 2,210 2,226 486,250 474,150 : Class 2, Fire-cured (21-23) : Kentucky ...............................: 9,900 9,500 3,200 2,600 31,680 24,700 Tennessee ..............................: 7,700 7,400 3,100 2,800 23,870 20,720 Virginia ...............................: 250 250 2,300 2,200 575 550 : United States ..........................: 17,850 17,150 3,144 2,680 56,125 45,970 : Class 3A, Light air-cured : Type 31, Burley : Kentucky .............................: 58,000 60,000 1,800 1,850 104,400 111,000 North Carolina .......................: 1,000 900 1,850 1,900 1,850 1,710 Ohio 1/ ..............................: 1,900 (NA) 1,900 (NA) 3,610 (NA) Pennsylvania .........................: 4,700 4,800 2,300 2,400 10,810 11,520 Tennessee ............................: 12,000 12,000 1,800 1,600 21,600 19,200 Virginia .............................: 1,300 1,200 1,850 1,950 2,405 2,340 : United States ........................: 78,900 78,900 1,834 1,848 144,675 145,770 : Type 32, Southern Maryland Belt : Pennsylvania .........................: 1,600 1,600 2,200 2,400 3,520 3,840 : Total light air-cured (31-32) ....... : 80,500 80,500 1,841 1,859 148,195 149,610 : Class 3B, Dark air-cured (35-37) : Kentucky ...............................: 5,000 4,700 2,750 2,200 13,750 10,340 Tennessee ..............................: 1,200 1,200 2,750 2,500 3,300 3,000 : United States ..........................: 6,200 5,900 2,750 2,261 17,050 13,340 : Class 4, Cigar filler : Type 41, Pennsylvania Seedleaf : Pennsylvania .........................: 1,600 1,600 2,350 2,400 3,760 3,840 : Class 5, Cigar binder : Type 51 Connecticut Valley Broadleaf : Connecticut 1/ .......................: (D) (NA) (D) (NA) (D) (NA) Massachusetts 1/ .....................: (D) (NA) (D) (NA) (D) (NA) : United States 1/ .....................: (D) (NA) (D) (NA) (D) (NA) : Class 6, Cigar wrapper : Type 61, Connecticut Valley Shade-grown : Connecticut 1/ .......................: (D) (NA) (D) (NA) (D) (NA) Massachusetts 1/ .....................: (D) (NA) (D) (NA) (D) (NA) : United States 1/ .....................: (D) (NA) (D) (NA) (D) (NA) : Other cigar types (51-61) ........... : 2,500 (NA) 1,826 (NA) 4,566 (NA) : Total cigar types (41-61) 2/ ........ : 4,100 1,600 2,031 2,400 8,326 3,840 : All tobacco : United States ..........................: 328,650 318,150 2,178 2,159 715,946 686,910 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual operations. (NA) Not available. 1/ Estimates discontinued in 2016. 2/ Beginning in 2016, estimates only include Class 4 Cigar Filler. Potato Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production by Seasonal Group - States and United States: 2015 and 2016 [Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2016 crop year. Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area planted : Area harvested : Yield per acre : Production Seasonal group :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- and State : 2015 : 2016 : 2015 : 2016 : 2015 : 2016 : 2015 : 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : --------------- 1,000 acres --------------- ------ cwt ----- ---- 1,000 cwt --- : Spring 1/ : Arizona 2/ ..............: 3.6 (NA) 3.5 (NA) 290 (NA) 1,015 (NA) California ..............: 27.0 25.0 26.7 24.7 385 410 10,280 10,127 Florida .................: 30.0 27.0 29.6 26.2 230 250 6,808 6,550 North Carolina 3/ .......: 13.5 (NA) 12.7 (NA) 210 (NA) 2,667 (NA) : United States ...........: 74.1 52.0 72.5 50.9 286 328 20,770 16,677 : Summer : Delaware 2/ .............: (D) (NA) (D) (NA) (D) (NA) (D) (NA) Illinois ................: 7.5 8.0 6.9 7.7 380 390 2,622 3,003 Kansas ..................: 3.8 4.1 3.6 4.0 335 315 1,206 1,260 Maryland ................: 2.4 (D) 2.4 (D) 330 (D) 792 (D) Missouri ................: 8.5 8.9 8.1 8.4 305 300 2,471 2,520 New Jersey ..............: (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) North Carolina 3/ .......: (NA) 13.0 (NA) 12.8 (NA) 225 (NA) 2,880 Texas ...................: 20.0 20.0 18.2 18.8 375 375 6,825 7,050 Virginia ................: 5.0 4.4 4.7 4.2 220 290 1,034 1,218 : Other States 4/ .........: 3.3 4.2 3.2 4.2 245 306 784 1,287 : United States ...........: 50.5 62.6 47.1 60.1 334 320 15,734 19,218 : Fall 5/ : California ..............: 8.4 8.0 8.4 8.0 420 3,528 Colorado ................: 57.7 56.6 57.4 56.3 393 22,575 San Luis ..............: 51.9 50.9 51.8 50.7 385 19,943 All other .............: 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.6 470 2,632 Idaho ...................: 323.0 325.0 322.0 325.0 405 130,400 10 Southwest counties .: 16.0 20.0 16.0 20.0 500 8,000 All other counties ....: 307.0 305.0 306.0 305.0 400 122,400 Maine ...................: 51.0 49.0 50.5 48.5 320 16,160 Massachusetts 2/ ........: 3.6 (NA) 3.6 (NA) 305 1,098 Michigan ................: 46.0 48.0 45.0 47.5 390 17,550 Minnesota ...............: 41.0 41.0 40.5 40.0 400 16,200 Montana .................: 11.0 11.3 10.9 11.2 325 3,543 : Nebraska ................: 15.5 16.5 15.3 16.3 450 6,885 Nevada 2/ ...............: (D) (NA) (D) (NA) (D) (D) New Mexico 2/ ...........: (D) (NA) (D) (NA) (D) (D) New York ................: 15.0 12.0 14.8 11.8 280 4,144 North Dakota ............: 82.0 82.0 80.0 80.0 345 27,600 Ohio 2/ .................: 1.3 (NA) 1.2 (NA) 230 276 Oregon ..................: 39.0 39.0 38.9 39.0 560 21,784 Pennsylvania 2/ .........: 5.4 (NA) 5.3 (NA) 280 1,484 Rhode Island 2/ .........: 0.6 (NA) 0.6 (NA) 135 81 Washington ..............: 170.0 165.0 170.0 165.0 590 100,300 Wisconsin ...............: 63.0 63.0 62.5 62.5 445 27,813 : Other States 4/ .........: 8.0 - 7.9 - 415 3,280 : United States ...........: 941.5 916.4 934.8 911.1 433 404,701 : All : United States ...........: 1,066.1 1,031.0 1,054.4 1,022.1 418 441,205 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Represents zero. (D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual operations. (NA) Not available. 1/ Estimates for current year carried forward from earlier forecast. 2/ Estimates discontinued in 2016. 3/ Beginning in 2016, North Carolina estimates included with Summer States. 4/ Includes data withheld above. 5/ The forecast of fall potato production will be published in "Crop Production" released November 2016. Utilized Production of Nuts by Crop - States: 2015 and Forecasted September 1, 2016 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- : Utilized Production Crop and State :--------------------------------------- : 2015 : 2016 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- : tons : Hazelnuts in-shell basis : Oregon .......................: 31,000 38,000 : Walnuts in-shell basis : California ...................: 603,000 670,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Utilized Production of Oranges by Crop - States and United States: 2015-2016 and Forecasted September 1, 2016 [The crop year begins with the bloom of the first year shown and ends with the completion of harvest the following year. Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Utilized production boxes 1/ : Utilized production ton equivalent 2/ Crop and State :------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2015-2016 : 2016-2017 : 2015-2016 : 2016-2017 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ------- 1,000 boxes ------ ------- 1,000 tons ------ California, all ..............: 54,200 2,168 Early, mid, and Navel 3/ ...: 45,500 42,000 1,820 1,680 Valencia ...................: 8,700 348 : Florida, all .................: 81,600 3,672 Early, mid, and Navel 3/ ...: 36,100 1,625 Valencia ...................: 45,500 2,047 : Texas ........................: 1,691 72 Early, mid, and Navel 3/ ...: 1,351 57 Valencia ...................: 340 14 : United States, all ...........: 137,491 5,911 Early, mid, and Navel 3/ ...: 82,951 3,502 Valencia ...................: 54,540 2,409 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Net pounds per box: California-80, Florida-90, Texas-85. 2/ Total may not add due to rounding. 3/ Navel and miscellaneous varieties in California. Early (including Navel) and midseason varieties in Florida and Texas. For 2015-2016 Small quantities of Temples in Florida. Beginning in 2016-2017 Temples in Florida are included in Tangerines and mandarins. Crop Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production in Domestic Units - United States: 2015 and 2016 [Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2016 crop year. Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area planted : Area harvested Crop :----------------------------------------------- : 2015 : 2016 : 2015 : 2016 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 acres : Grains and hay : Barley .................................: 3,558 2,967 3,109 2,578 Corn for grain 1/ ......................: 87,999 94,148 80,749 86,550 Corn for silage ........................: (NA) 6,221 Hay, all ...............................: (NA) (NA) 54,437 56,127 Alfalfa ..............................: (NA) (NA) 17,778 18,065 All other ............................: (NA) (NA) 36,659 38,062 Oats ...................................: 3,088 3,027 1,276 1,165 Proso millet ...........................: 445 410 418 Rice ...................................: 2,614 3,181 2,575 3,133 Rye ....................................: 1,569 1,760 360 443 Sorghum for grain 1/ ...................: 8,459 7,225 7,851 6,456 Sorghum for silage .....................: (NA) 306 Wheat, all .............................: 54,644 50,816 47,094 44,093 Winter ...............................: 39,461 36,538 32,257 30,176 Durum ................................: 1,936 2,145 1,896 2,082 Other spring .........................: 13,247 12,133 12,941 11,835 : Oilseeds : Canola .................................: 1,777.0 1,704.5 1,714.5 1,662.3 Cottonseed .............................: (X) (X) (X) (X) Flaxseed ...............................: 463 342 456 333 Mustard seed ...........................: 44.0 60.5 40.1 57.3 Peanuts ................................: 1,625.0 1,672.0 1,567.0 1,587.0 Rapeseed ...............................: 1.2 13.9 1.1 13.2 Safflower ..............................: 168.2 150.0 159.1 144.7 Soybeans for beans .....................: 82,650 83,688 81,814 83,037 Sunflower ..............................: 1,859.1 1,645.4 1,799.4 1,584.9 : Cotton, tobacco, and sugar crops : Cotton, all ............................: 8,580.5 10,145.0 8,074.9 9,655.4 Upland ...............................: 8,422.0 9,950.0 7,920.0 9,464.0 American Pima ........................: 158.5 195.0 154.9 191.4 Sugarbeets .............................: 1,159.8 1,161.7 1,145.4 1,144.0 Sugarcane ..............................: (NA) (NA) 887.3 919.9 Tobacco ................................: (NA) (NA) 328.7 318.2 : Dry beans, peas, and lentils : Austrian winter peas ...................: 34.0 34.0 21.0 24.0 Dry edible beans .......................: 1,764.4 1,716.5 1,711.4 1,658.0 Chickpeas, all 3/ ....................: 207.5 321.1 203.1 277.5 Large ...............................: 135.3 210.0 131.2 186.9 Small ...............................: 72.2 111.1 71.9 90.6 Dry edible peas ........................: 1,143.0 1,268.0 1,083.5 1,202.0 Lentils ................................: 493.0 930.0 476.0 888.0 Wrinkled seed peas .....................: (NA) (NA) : Potatoes and miscellaneous : Hops ...................................: (NA) (NA) 43.6 50.9 Maple syrup ............................: (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) Mushrooms ..............................: (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) Peppermint oil .........................: (NA) 65.2 Potatoes, all ..........................: 1,066.1 1,031.0 1,054.4 1,022.1 Spring ...............................: 74.1 52.0 72.5 50.9 Summer ...............................: 50.5 62.6 47.1 60.1 Fall .................................: 941.5 916.4 934.8 911.1 Spearmint oil ..........................: (NA) 27.2 Sweet potatoes .........................: 156.9 164.4 153.1 161.2 Taro (Hawaii) ..........................: (NA) 0.3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See footnote(s) at end of table. --continued Crop Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production in Domestic Units - United States: 2015 and 2016 (continued) [Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2016 crop year. Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield per acre : Production Crop :---------------------------------------------- : 2015 : 2016 : 2015 : 2016 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -------- 1,000 -------- : Grains and hay : Barley ..........................bushels: 68.9 73.6 214,297 189,652 Corn for grain ..................bushels: 168.4 174.4 13,601,198 15,092,908 Corn for silage ....................tons: 20.4 126,894 Hay, all ...........................tons: 2.47 2.50 134,388 140,480 Alfalfa ..........................tons: 3.32 3.40 58,974 61,507 All other ........................tons: 2.06 2.07 75,414 78,973 Oats ............................bushels: 70.2 66.0 89,535 76,854 Proso millet ....................bushels: 33.9 14,159 Rice 2/ .............................cwt: 7,470 7,569 192,343 237,140 Rye .............................bushels: 31.9 11,496 Sorghum for grain ...............bushels: 76.0 75.7 596,751 488,476 Sorghum for silage .................tons: 14.6 4,475 Wheat, all ......................bushels: 43.6 52.6 2,051,752 2,320,585 Winter ........................bushels: 42.5 54.9 1,370,188 1,657,440 Durum .........................bushels: 43.5 44.1 82,484 91,730 Other spring ..................bushels: 46.3 48.3 599,080 571,415 : Oilseeds : Canola ...........................pounds: 1,677 2,875,010 Cottonseed .........................tons: (X) (X) 4,043.0 5,147.0 Flaxseed ........................bushels: 22.1 10,095 Mustard seed .....................pounds: 671 26,927 Peanuts ..........................pounds: 3,963 4,044 6,210,590 6,417,800 Rapeseed .........................pounds: 1,382 1,520 Safflower ........................pounds: 1,347 214,251 Soybeans for beans ..............bushels: 48.0 50.6 3,929,160 4,200,985 Sunflower ........................pounds: 1,625 2,923,730 : Cotton, tobacco, and sugar crops : Cotton, all 2/ ....................bales: 766 802 12,888.0 16,142.0 Upland 2/ .......................bales: 755 790 12,455.0 15,580.0 American Pima 2/ ................bales: 1,342 1,409 433.0 562.0 Sugarbeets .........................tons: 30.9 31.3 35,359 35,810 Sugarcane ..........................tons: 36.4 37.0 32,275 34,039 Tobacco ..........................pounds: 2,178 2,159 715,946 686,910 : Dry beans, peas, and lentils : Austrian winter peas 2/ .............cwt: 1,238 260 Dry edible beans 2/ .................cwt: 1,760 1,781 30,121 29,533 Chickpeas, all 2/ 3/ ..............cwt: 1,242 2,523 Large 2/ .........................cwt: 1,231 1,615 Small 2/ .........................cwt: 1,263 908 Dry edible peas 2/ ..................cwt: 1,687 18,283 Lentils 2/ ..........................cwt: 1,108 5,276 Wrinkled seed peas ..................cwt: (NA) 384 : Potatoes and miscellaneous : Hops .............................pounds: 1,807 1,804 78,846.0 91,772.8 Maple syrup .....................gallons: (NA) (NA) 3,434 4,207 Mushrooms ........................pounds: (NA) (NA) 927,823 945,639 Peppermint oil ...................pounds: 90 5,882 Potatoes, all .......................cwt: 418 441,205 Spring ............................cwt: 286 328 20,770 16,677 Summer ............................cwt: 334 320 15,734 19,218 Fall ..............................cwt: 433 404,701 Spearmint oil ....................pounds: 113 3,070 Sweet potatoes ......................cwt: 203 31,016 Taro (Hawaii) ....................pounds: 10,300 3,502 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (NA) Not available. (X) Not applicable. 1/ Area planted for all purposes. 2/ Yield in pounds. 3/ Chickpeas included with dry edible beans. Crop Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production in Metric Units - United States: 2015 and 2016 [Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2016 crop year. Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area planted : Area harvested Crop :----------------------------------------------- : 2015 : 2016 : 2015 : 2016 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : hectares : Grains and hay : Barley .........................: 1,439,890 1,200,720 1,258,180 1,043,290 Corn for grain 1/ ..............:35,612,320 38,100,750 32,678,310 35,025,920 Corn for silage ................: (NA) 2,517,580 Hay, all 2/ ....................: (NA) (NA) 22,030,110 22,714,040 Alfalfa ......................: (NA) (NA) 7,194,580 7,310,720 All other ....................: (NA) (NA) 14,835,530 15,403,310 Oats ...........................: 1,249,680 1,225,000 516,380 471,460 Proso millet ...................: 180,090 165,920 169,160 Rice ...........................: 1,057,860 1,287,320 1,042,080 1,267,890 Rye ............................: 634,960 712,250 145,690 179,280 Sorghum for grain 1/ ...........: 3,423,270 2,923,890 3,177,220 2,612,680 Sorghum for silage .............: (NA) 123,840 Wheat, all 2/ ..................:22,113,880 20,564,730 19,058,470 17,844,000 Winter .......................:15,969,470 14,786,560 13,054,090 12,211,930 Durum ........................: 783,480 868,060 767,290 842,560 Other spring .................: 5,360,930 4,910,100 5,237,090 4,789,510 : Oilseeds : Canola .........................: 719,130 689,790 693,840 672,720 Cottonseed .....................: (X) (X) (X) (X) Flaxseed .......................: 187,370 138,400 184,540 134,760 Mustard seed ...................: 17,810 24,480 16,230 23,190 Peanuts ........................: 657,620 676,640 634,150 642,240 Rapeseed .......................: 490 5,630 450 5,340 Safflower ......................: 68,070 60,700 64,390 58,560 Soybeans for beans .............:33,447,630 33,867,700 33,109,310 33,604,240 Sunflower ......................: 752,360 665,880 728,200 641,390 : Cotton, tobacco, and sugar crops: Cotton, all 2/ .................: 3,472,440 4,105,580 3,267,830 3,907,440 Upland .......................: 3,408,300 4,026,670 3,205,140 3,829,990 American Pima ................: 64,140 78,910 62,690 77,460 Sugarbeets .....................: 469,360 470,130 463,530 462,970 Sugarcane ......................: (NA) (NA) 359,080 372,270 Tobacco ........................: (NA) (NA) 133,000 128,750 : Dry beans, peas, and lentils : Austrian winter peas ...........: 13,760 13,760 8,500 9,710 Dry edible beans ...............: 714,040 694,650 692,590 670,980 Chickpeas 3/ .................: 83,970 129,950 82,190 112,300 Large .......................: 54,750 84,980 53,100 75,640 Small .......................: 29,220 44,960 29,100 36,660 Dry edible peas ................: 462,560 513,150 438,480 486,440 Lentils ........................: 199,510 376,360 192,630 359,360 Wrinkled seed peas .............: (NA) (NA) : Potatoes and miscellaneous : Hops ...........................: (NA) (NA) 17,660 20,590 Maple syrup ....................: (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) Mushrooms ......................: (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) Peppermint oil .................: (NA) 26,390 Potatoes, all 2/ ...............: 431,440 417,240 426,710 413,630 Spring .......................: 29,990 21,040 29,340 20,600 Summer .......................: 20,440 25,330 19,060 24,320 Fall .........................: 381,020 370,860 378,300 368,710 Spearmint oil ..................: (NA) 11,010 Sweet potatoes .................: 63,500 66,530 61,960 65,240 Taro (Hawaii) ..................: (NA) 140 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See footnote(s) at end of table. --continued Crop Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production in Metric Units - United States: 2015 and 2016 (continued) [Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2016 crop year. Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield per hectare : Production Crop :----------------------------------------------- : 2015 : 2016 : 2015 : 2016 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : metric tons : Grains and hay : Barley .................................: 3.71 3.96 4,665,770 4,129,180 Corn for grain .........................: 10.57 10.95 345,486,340 383,377,520 Corn for silage ........................: 45.73 115,116,300 Hay, all 2/ ............................: 5.53 5.61 121,914,740 127,441,310 Alfalfa ..............................: 7.44 7.63 53,500,310 55,798,210 All other ............................: 4.61 4.65 68,414,430 71,643,100 Oats ...................................: 2.52 2.37 1,299,600 1,115,530 Proso millet ...........................: 1.90 321,120 Rice ...................................: 8.37 8.48 8,724,530 10,756,490 Rye ....................................: 2.00 292,010 Sorghum for grain ......................: 4.77 4.75 15,158,170 12,407,860 Sorghum for silage .....................: 32.78 4,059,650 Wheat, all 2/ ..........................: 2.93 3.54 55,839,540 63,155,970 Winter ...............................: 2.86 3.69 37,290,410 45,108,120 Durum ................................: 2.93 2.96 2,244,850 2,496,480 Other spring .........................: 3.11 3.25 16,304,290 15,551,370 : Oilseeds : Canola .................................: 1.88 1,304,080 Cottonseed .............................: (X) (X) 3,667,750 4,669,280 Flaxseed ...............................: 1.39 256,420 Mustard seed ...........................: 0.75 12,210 Peanuts ................................: 4.44 4.53 2,817,080 2,911,070 Rapeseed ...............................: 1.55 690 Safflower ..............................: 1.51 97,180 Soybeans for beans .....................: 3.23 3.40 106,934,210 114,332,080 Sunflower ..............................: 1.82 1,326,180 : Cotton, tobacco, and sugar crops : Cotton, all 2/ .........................: 0.86 0.90 2,806,030 3,514,510 Upland ...............................: 0.85 0.89 2,711,760 3,392,150 American Pima ........................: 1.50 1.58 94,270 122,360 Sugarbeets .............................: 69.20 70.17 32,077,150 32,486,290 Sugarcane ..............................: 81.54 82.95 29,279,390 30,879,660 Tobacco ................................: 2.44 2.42 324,750 311,580 : Dry beans, peas, and lentils : Austrian winter peas ...................: 1.39 11,790 Dry edible beans .......................: 1.97 2.00 1,366,270 1,339,590 Chickpeas, all 3/ ....................: 1.39 114,440 Large ...............................: 1.38 73,260 Small ...............................: 1.42 41,190 Dry edible peas ........................: 1.89 829,300 Lentils ................................: 1.24 239,320 Wrinkled seed peas .....................: (NA) 17,420 : Potatoes and miscellaneous : Hops ...................................: 2.03 2.02 35,760 41,630 Maple syrup ............................: (NA) (NA) 17,170 21,040 Mushrooms ..............................: (NA) (NA) 420,850 428,930 Peppermint oil .........................: 0.10 2,670 Potatoes, all 2/ .......................: 46.90 20,012,720 Spring ...............................: 32.11 36.72 942,110 756,460 Summer ...............................: 37.44 35.84 713,680 871,710 Fall .................................: 48.52 18,356,930 Spearmint oil ..........................: 0.13 1,390 Sweet potatoes .........................: 22.71 1,406,860 Taro (Hawaii) ..........................: 11.55 1,590 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (NA) Not available. (X) Not applicable. 1/ Area planted for all purposes. 2/ Total may not add due to rounding. 3/ Chickpeas included with dry edible beans. Fruits and Nuts Production in Domestic Units - United States: 2015 and 2016 [Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2016 crop year, except citrus which is for the 2015-2016 season. Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Production Crop :----------------------------------- : 2015 : 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Citrus 1/ : Grapefruit ......................1,000 tons: 910 803 Lemons ..........................1,000 tons: 904 890 Oranges .........................1,000 tons: 6,353 5,911 Tangelos (Florida) ..............1,000 tons: 30 18 Tangerines and mandarins ........1,000 tons: 863 935 : Noncitrus : Apples ......................million pounds: 10,003.9 10,417.0 Apricots ..............................tons: 41,657 61,400 Avocados ..............................tons: 224,010 Bananas (Hawaii) ..............1,000 pounds: 12,040 Blackberries (Oregon) .........1,000 pounds: 51,250 Blueberries : Cultivated ..................1,000 pounds: 560,010 Wild (Maine) ................1,000 pounds: 101,110 Boysenberries (Oregon) ........1,000 pounds: 2,460 : Raspberries, All ..............1,000 pounds: 262,940 Cherries, Sweet .......................tons: 338,430 318,000 Cherries, Tart ..............million pounds: 252.5 309.1 Coffee ........................1,000 pounds: 36,570 Cranberries .........................barrel: 8,563,000 8,591,700 Dates (California) ....................tons: 43,600 Figs (California) .....................tons: 30,200 Grapes ................................tons: 7,677,150 7,823,900 Kiwifruit (California) ................tons: 23,700 Nectarines ............................tons: 167,700 : Olives (California) ...................tons: 179,000 Papayas (Hawaii) ..............1,000 pounds: 27,300 Peaches ...............................tons: 847,210 806,600 Pears .................................tons: 820,520 782,000 Plums (California) ....................tons: 106,000 Prunes (California) ...................tons: 112,000 45,000 Prunes and Plums ......................tons: 9,680 Strawberries .....................1,000 cwt: 30,867 28,853 : Nuts and miscellaneous : Almonds, shelled (California) .1,000 pounds: 1,900,000 2,050,000 Hazelnuts, in-shell (Oregon) ..........tons: 31,000 38,000 Macadamias (Hawaii) ...........1,000 pounds: 47,000 Pecans, in-shell ..............1,000 pounds: 254,290 Pistachios (California) .......1,000 pounds: 270,000 Walnuts, in-shell (California) ........tons: 603,000 670,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Production years are 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. Fruits and Nuts Production in Metric Units - United States: 2015 and 2016 [Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2016 crop year, except citrus which is for the 2015-2016 season. Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Production Crop :----------------------------------- : 2015 : 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : metric tons : Citrus 1/ : Grapefruit ................................: 825,540 728,470 Lemons ....................................: 820,100 807,390 Oranges ...................................: 5,763,340 5,362,370 Tangelos (Florida) ........................: 27,220 16,330 Tangerines and mandarins ..................: 782,900 848,220 : Noncitrus : Apples ....................................: 4,537,690 4,725,070 Apricots ..................................: 37,790 55,700 Avocados ..................................: 203,220 Bananas (Hawaii) ..........................: 5,460 Blackberries (Oregon) .....................: 23,250 Blueberries : Cultivated ..............................: 254,020 Wild (Maine) ............................: 45,860 Boysenberries (Oregon) ....................: 1,120 : Raspberries, All ..........................: 119,270 Cherries, Sweet ...........................: 307,020 288,480 Cherries, Tart ............................: 114,530 140,210 Coffee ....................................: 16,590 Cranberries ...............................: 388,410 389,710 Dates (California) ........................: 39,550 Figs (California) .........................: 27,400 Grapes ....................................: 6,964,590 7,097,723 Kiwifruit (California) ....................: 21,500 Nectarines ................................: 152,130 : Olives (California) .......................: 162,390 Papayas (Hawaii) ..........................: 12,380 Peaches ...................................: 768,580 731,740 Pears .....................................: 744,360 709,420 Plums (California) ........................: 96,160 Prunes (California) .......................: 101,600 40,820 Prunes and Plums ..........................: 8,780 Strawberries ..............................: 1,400,100 1,308,740 : Nuts and miscellaneous : Almonds, shelled (California) .............: 861,830 929,860 Hazelnuts, in-shell (Oregon) ..............: 28,120 34,470 Macadamias (Hawaii) .......................: 21,320 Pecans, in-shell ..........................: 115,340 Pistachios (California) ...................: 122,470 Walnuts, in-shell (California) ............: 547,030 607,810 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Production years are 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. Corn for Grain Objective Yield Data The National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting objective yield surveys in 10 corn-producing States during 2016. Randomly selected plots in corn for grain fields are visited monthly from August through harvest to obtain specific counts and measurements. Data in these tables are rounded actual field counts from this survey. Corn for Grain Plant Population per Acre - Selected States: 2012-2016 [Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State : : : : : :: State : : : : : and month : 2012 : 2013 : 2014 : 2015 : 2016 :: and month : 2012 : 2013 : 2014 : 2015 : 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : number :: : number : :: : Illinois : :: Nebraska : September .....: 29,700 30,700 30,900 31,800 31,100 :: All corn : October .......: 29,750 (NA) 30,800 31,750 :: September ....: 26,150 26,000 26,450 26,650 25,900 November ......: 29,750 30,850 30,700 31,750 :: October ......: 26,150 (NA) 26,450 26,750 Final .........: 29,800 30,850 30,700 31,750 :: November .....: 26,150 26,100 26,200 26,700 : :: Final ........: 26,150 26,100 26,200 26,700 Indiana : :: : September .....: 29,250 30,250 31,200 30,400 30,200 :: Irrigated : October .......: 29,200 (NA) 31,000 30,100 :: September ....: 29,100 29,150 28,850 29,100 28,200 November ......: 29,200 30,400 30,850 30,000 :: October ......: 29,000 (NA) 28,850 29,300 Final .........: 29,200 30,450 30,850 29,950 :: November .....: 29,000 29,300 28,700 29,250 : :: Final ........: 29,000 29,250 28,700 29,250 Iowa : :: : September .....: 30,150 30,250 30,850 31,500 31,250 :: Non-irrigated : October .......: 30,100 (NA) 30,800 31,450 :: September ....: 21,600 21,000 22,650 23,500 22,900 November ......: 30,100 30,000 30,800 31,450 :: October ......: 21,850 (NA) 22,550 23,550 Final .........: 30,100 30,050 30,800 31,450 :: November .....: 21,850 21,050 22,250 23,550 : :: Final ........: 21,850 21,050 22,250 23,550 Kansas : :: : September .....: 23,050 22,900 23,750 23,400 22,550 :: Ohio : October .......: 23,200 (NA) 23,550 23,750 :: September .....: 29,200 28,800 29,600 30,000 30,250 November ......: 23,200 22,850 23,550 23,800 :: October .......: 29,100 (NA) 29,700 30,000 Final .........: 23,200 22,850 23,550 23,800 :: November ......: 29,100 28,700 29,600 29,950 : :: Final .........: 29,100 28,650 29,600 29,950 Minnesota : :: : September .....: 30,000 31,350 31,400 30,650 30,800 :: South Dakota : October .......: 30,000 (NA) 31,350 30,750 :: September .....: 24,200 25,300 24,550 26,350 26,200 November ......: 30,000 30,950 31,150 30,750 :: October .......: 23,900 (NA) 24,250 26,250 Final .........: 30,000 30,950 31,250 30,750 :: November ......: 24,000 25,100 24,150 26,200 : :: Final .........: 24,000 25,100 24,150 26,200 Missouri : :: : September .....: 26,650 27,700 27,650 27,900 27,300 :: Wisconsin : October .......: 26,550 (NA) 27,400 27,600 :: September .....: 29,000 29,050 30,000 29,900 30,100 November ......: 26,550 27,800 27,500 27,600 :: October .......: 28,550 (NA) 29,900 29,700 Final .........: 26,550 27,850 27,500 27,600 :: November ......: 28,600 29,150 30,000 29,450 : :: Final .........: 28,600 29,150 30,050 29,450 : :: : : :: 10-State : : :: September .....: 28,300 28,750 29,200 29,550 29,050 : :: October .......: 28,200 (NA) 29,100 29,500 : :: November ......: 28,250 28,700 29,000 29,450 : :: Final .........: 28,250 28,700 29,050 29,450 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (NA) Not available. Corn for Grain Number of Ears per Acre - Selected States: 2012-2016 [Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State : : : : : :: State : : : : : and month : 2012 : 2013 : 2014 : 2015 : 2016 :: and month : 2012 : 2013 : 2014 : 2015 : 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : number :: : number : :: : Illinois : :: Nebraska : September .....: 24,000 29,900 30,300 30,800 30,350 :: All corn : October .......: 24,250 (NA) 30,300 30,750 :: September ....: 24,500 26,050 26,500 26,650 25,700 November ......: 24,250 30,150 30,100 30,800 :: October ......: 24,050 (NA) 26,450 26,700 Final .........: 24,300 30,150 30,100 30,800 :: November .....: 24,050 25,700 26,200 26,700 : :: Final ........: 24,050 25,700 26,200 26,700 Indiana : :: : September .....: 26,500 29,850 30,850 29,550 29,600 :: Irrigated : October .......: 26,150 (NA) 30,650 29,300 :: September ....: 28,600 29,150 28,750 29,000 27,850 November ......: 26,150 29,750 30,450 29,250 :: October ......: 28,300 (NA) 28,900 29,250 Final .........: 26,150 29,850 30,450 29,150 :: November .....: 28,300 28,700 28,700 29,200 : :: Final ........: 28,300 28,700 28,700 29,200 Iowa : :: : September .....: 28,250 29,700 30,350 30,950 30,550 :: Non-irrigated : October .......: 28,150 (NA) 30,150 30,800 :: September ....: 18,250 21,200 22,900 23,650 22,850 November ......: 28,150 29,500 30,150 30,850 :: October ......: 17,600 (NA) 22,550 23,550 Final .........: 28,150 29,550 30,150 30,850 :: November .....: 17,550 20,950 22,250 23,550 : :: Final ........: 17,550 20,950 22,250 23,550 Kansas : :: : September .....: 20,350 22,500 24,450 23,300 22,650 :: Ohio : October .......: 20,550 (NA) 24,000 23,700 :: September .....: 27,700 28,350 29,200 29,650 29,750 November ......: 20,550 22,200 24,000 23,650 :: October .......: 27,150 (NA) 29,700 29,650 Final .........: 20,550 22,200 24,000 23,650 :: November ......: 27,100 28,200 29,600 29,600 : :: Final .........: 27,100 28,300 29,600 29,600 Minnesota : :: : September .....: 29,450 30,750 31,050 30,500 30,550 :: South Dakota : October .......: 29,400 (NA) 31,050 30,400 :: September .....: 22,150 25,600 24,850 26,200 25,650 November ......: 29,400 30,850 30,750 30,450 :: October .......: 21,550 (NA) 24,400 25,900 Final .........: 29,400 30,850 30,950 30,450 :: November ......: 21,550 25,300 24,450 25,750 : :: Final .........: 21,550 25,300 24,450 25,750 Missouri : :: : September .....: 23,050 26,950 27,800 27,350 26,900 :: Wisconsin : October .......: 22,900 (NA) 27,950 26,900 :: September .....: 27,650 28,900 30,000 29,500 29,300 November ......: 22,900 27,050 27,900 26,850 :: October .......: 27,300 (NA) 29,750 28,950 Final .........: 22,900 27,100 27,900 26,850 :: November ......: 27,100 28,900 29,550 28,600 : :: Final .........: 27,150 28,850 29,700 28,600 : :: : : :: 10-State : : :: September .....: 25,750 28,350 29,000 29,050 28,550 : :: October .......: 25,550 (NA) 28,850 28,950 : :: November ......: 25,550 28,250 28,750 28,900 : :: Final .........: 25,600 28,300 28,750 28,900 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (NA) Not available. Soybean Objective Yield Data The National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting objective yield surveys in 11 soybean-producing States during 2016. Randomly selected plots in soybean fields are visited monthly from August through harvest to obtain specific counts and measurements. Data in this table are actual field counts from this survey. Soybean Pods with Beans per 18 Square Feet - Selected States: 2012-2016 [Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State : : : : : :: State : : : : : and month : 2012 : 2013 : 2014 : 2015 : 2016 :: and month : 2012 : 2013 : 2014 : 2015 : 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : number :: : number : :: : Arkansas 1/ : :: : September .....: (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) :: Missouri : October .......: 1,574 (NA) 1,960 1,737 :: September .....: 1,347 1,528 2,050 1,612 1,881 November ......: 1,570 1,864 1,999 1,813 :: October .......: 1,205 (NA) 1,969 1,755 Final .........: 1,590 1,734 1,999 1,818 :: November ......: 1,274 1,522 2,055 1,869 : :: Final .........: 1,271 1,500 2,043 1,899 Illinois : :: : September .....: 1,466 1,682 1,922 1,980 1,969 :: Nebraska : October .......: 1,359 (NA) 1,913 2,052 :: September .....: 1,406 1,671 1,634 1,816 1,947 November ......: 1,382 1,713 1,964 2,086 :: October .......: 1,509 (NA) 1,707 1,863 Final .........: 1,377 1,697 1,968 2,079 :: November ......: 1,516 1,801 1,743 1,884 : :: Final .........: 1,516 1,801 1,743 1,884 Indiana : :: : September .....: 1,388 1,638 1,518 1,641 1,683 :: North Dakota : October .......: 1,390 (NA) 1,634 1,703 :: September .....: 1,308 1,275 1,281 1,321 1,395 November ......: 1,396 1,696 1,661 1,691 :: October .......: 1,326 (NA) 1,266 1,330 Final .........: 1,396 1,705 1,660 1,691 :: November ......: 1,326 1,336 1,454 1,337 : :: Final .........: 1,326 1,336 1,459 1,337 Iowa : :: : September .....: 1,512 1,414 1,621 1,779 1,808 :: Ohio : October .......: 1,636 (NA) 1,690 1,805 :: September .....: 1,674 1,889 1,882 1,621 1,773 November ......: 1,630 1,538 1,772 1,834 :: October .......: 1,708 (NA) 1,835 1,691 Final .........: 1,630 1,531 1,768 1,834 :: November ......: 1,747 1,780 1,796 1,776 : :: Final .........: 1,746 1,799 1,796 1,776 Kansas : :: : September .....: 1,038 1,295 1,303 1,285 1,467 :: South Dakota : October .......: 1,039 (NA) 1,384 1,602 :: September .....: 1,171 1,508 1,553 1,541 1,561 November ......: 1,092 1,319 1,428 1,715 :: October .......: 1,142 (NA) 1,485 1,557 Final .........: 1,092 1,360 1,453 1,715 :: November ......: 1,127 1,543 1,498 1,563 : :: Final .........: 1,127 1,489 1,501 1,563 Minnesota : :: : September .....: 1,587 1,433 1,414 1,637 1,614 :: 11-State : October .......: 1,606 (NA) 1,431 1,644 :: September .....: 1,429 1,555 1,651 1,672 1,741 November ......: 1,605 1,400 1,434 1,612 :: October .......: 1,429 (NA) 1,667 1,731 Final .........: 1,614 1,418 1,434 1,612 :: November ......: 1,443 1,589 1,719 1,763 : :: Final .........: 1,444 1,580 1,720 1,764 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (NA) Not available. 1/ September data not available due to plant immaturity. Cotton Objective Yield Data The National Agricultural Statistics Service conducted objective yield surveys in six cotton-producing States during 2016. Randomly selected plots in cotton fields were visited monthly from August through harvest to obtain specific counts and measurements. Data in this table are actual field counts from this survey. Cotton Cumulative Boll Counts - Selected States: 2012-2016 [Includes small bolls (less than one inch in diameter), large unopened bolls (at least one inch in diameter), open bolls, partially opened bolls, and burrs per 40 feet of row. November, December, and Final exclude small bolls. Blank data cells indicate estimation period has not yet begun] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : : : State and month : 2012 : 2013 : 2014 : 2015 : 2016 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : number : Arkansas : September ..........: 841 1,025 910 763 800 October ............: 852 (NA) 741 769 November ...........: 856 855 771 856 December ...........: 856 862 773 856 Final ..............: 856 862 773 856 : Georgia : September ..........: 656 481 660 645 562 October ............: 646 (NA) 660 630 November ...........: 756 663 717 748 December ...........: 768 669 718 759 Final ..............: 768 670 719 759 : Louisiana : September ..........: 855 806 745 676 654 October ............: 880 (NA) 876 776 November ...........: 900 857 877 794 December ...........: 900 857 877 793 Final ..............: 900 857 877 793 : Mississippi : September ..........: 883 925 843 887 953 October ............: 855 (NA) 808 839 November ...........: 896 906 861 898 December ...........: 896 907 861 898 Final ..............: 892 907 861 898 : North Carolina : September ..........: 727 532 604 551 558 October ............: 739 (NA) 629 620 November ...........: 865 636 765 624 December ...........: 872 668 764 632 Final ..............: 872 668 764 632 : Texas : September ..........: 535 547 485 566 467 October ............: 443 (NA) 373 442 November ...........: 522 517 453 481 December ...........: 549 526 461 492 Final ..............: 552 525 482 495 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (NA) Not available. Fall Potato Varieties Planted The National Agricultural Statistics Service collects variety data in seven States, accounting for 83 percent of the 2016 United States fall potato planted acres. The seven States conduct objective yield surveys where all producing areas are sampled in proportion to planted acreage. Variety data shown below are actual percentages from these surveys. Percent of Fall Potatoes Planted to Major Varieties - Selected States: 2016 Crop --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Percent of :: : Percent of State and variety : planted acres :: State and variety : planted acres --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Idaho : :: Oregon : Russet Burbank .............: 48.8 :: R Norkotah .................: 17.5 R Norkotah .................: 17.5 :: Umatilla R .................: 17.4 Ranger R ...................: 13.9 :: Russet Burbank .............: 12.1 Umatillas ..................: 2.2 :: Ranger .....................: 11.2 Bannock ....................: 2.0 :: Shepody ....................: 9.4 Alturas ....................: 1.8 :: Alturas ....................: 7.5 Clearwater .................: 1.5 :: Frito-Lay ..................: 5.9 Western Russet .............: 1.0 :: Pike .......................: 4.7 Frito-Lay ..................: 1.0 :: Clearwater .................: 4.1 Other ......................: 10.3 :: Lamoka .....................: 2.7 : :: Atlantic ...................: 1.9 Maine : :: Defender ...................: 1.8 Russet Burbank .............: 40.6 :: Dakota Crisp ...............: 1.2 Frito-Lay ..................: 15.7 :: Other ......................: 2.6 Norland ....................: 5.1 :: : R Norkotah .................: 4.8 :: Washington : Snowden ....................: 4.4 :: Russet Burbank .............: 31.1 Norwis .....................: 2.6 :: Ranger R ...................: 14.4 Superior ...................: 2.6 :: R Norkotah .................: 13.3 Goldrush ...................: 2.5 :: Umatilla R .................: 12.9 Innovator ..................: 2.1 :: Alturas ....................: 5.9 Keuka Gold .................: 1.5 :: Frito-Lay ..................: 4.2 Nadine .....................: 1.5 :: Chieftain ..................: 3.4 Lamoka .....................: 1.4 :: Clearwater .................: 3.0 Waneta .....................: 1.1 :: Shepody ....................: 1.8 Blazer R ...................: 1.0 :: NW1 ........................: 1.5 Other ......................: 13.1 :: Bintje .....................: 1.5 : :: Lamoka .....................: 1.1 Minnesota : :: Other ......................: 5.9 Russet Burbank .............: 63.7 :: : Norland ....................: 13.9 :: Wisconsin : Umatilla R .................: 7.5 :: Frito-Lay ..................: 23.1 Dakota Pearl ...............: 3.4 :: Russet Burbank .............: 15.8 Goldrush ...................: 1.5 :: Goldrush ...................: 12.2 Dakota Rose ................: 1.1 :: R Norkotah .................: 10.5 Alpine .....................: 1.0 :: Norland ....................: 7.7 Chieftan ...................: 1.0 :: Silverton R ................: 6.4 Other ......................: 6.9 :: Umatillas ..................: 6.2 : :: Snowden ....................: 5.1 North Dakota : :: Lamoka .....................: 2.6 Russet Burbank .............: 40.8 :: Atlantic ...................: 2.4 Prospect ...................: 15.6 :: Superior ...................: 1.8 Umatilla ...................: 12.6 :: Other ......................: 6.2 Dakota Pearl ...............: 5.9 :: : Bannock ....................: 5.1 :: : Ranger .....................: 4.5 :: : Norland ....................: 2.8 :: : Red la Soda ................: 2.4 :: : Dakota Russet ..............: 1.9 :: : Norkotah ...................: 1.0 :: : Other ......................: 7.4 :: : : :: : --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Percent of Fall Potatoes Planted to Major Varieties - Seven-State Total: 2016 Crop [The Seven State total includes Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Percent of :: : Percent of Variety : planted acres :: Variety : planted acres --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Russet Burbank ..........: 40.0 :: Nor Donna ...............: 0.2 R Norkotah ..............: 12.2 :: Alpine ..................: 0.2 Ranger R ................: 9.9 :: Cultivate ...............: 0.2 Umatilla R ..............: 6.9 :: Norwis ..................: 0.2 Frito-Lay ...............: 4.6 :: Highland ................: 0.2 Norland .................: 2.6 :: Dakota Crisp ............: 0.2 Alturas .................: 2.3 :: Hilite Russett ..........: 0.1 Prospect ................: 1.8 :: Satina ..................: 0.1 Bannock .................: 1.6 :: Cascade .................: 0.1 Clearwater ..............: 1.5 :: Cal White ...............: 0.1 Goldrush ................: 1.3 :: Innovator ...............: 0.1 Lamoka ..................: 1.1 :: Canella .................: 0.1 Shepody .................: 1.0 :: Keuka Gold ..............: 0.1 Dakota Pearl ............: 0.9 :: Dakota Rose .............: 0.1 Chieftain ...............: 0.9 :: Nadine ..................: 0.1 Snowden .................: 0.8 :: Colorado Rose ...........: 0.1 Silverton ...............: 0.6 :: Waneta ..................: 0.1 Atlantic ................: 0.5 :: Defender ................: 0.1 Western Russet ..........: 0.4 :: Modoc ...................: 0.1 Classics ................: 0.4 :: Red Pontiac .............: 0.1 Red La Soda .............: 0.4 :: Alegria .................: 0.1 Innate ..................: 0.3 :: Blazer ..................: 0.1 Teton ...................: 0.3 :: Gala ....................: 0.1 Pike ....................: 0.3 :: Ontario .................: 0.1 Superior ................: 0.3 :: Ivory Crisp .............: 0.1 NW1 .....................: 0.3 :: Granola .................: 0.1 Bintje ..................: 0.3 :: All Blue ................: 0.1 Yukon Gold ..............: 0.3 :: Ivory Russet ............: 0.1 Agata ...................: 0.2 :: Dark Red Norland ........: 0.1 Dakota Russet ...........: 0.2 :: Other ...................: 2.3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August Weather Summary Late-summer downpours from an unnamed disturbance caused extensive, mid-month flooding in southern Louisiana and soaked a much broader area stretching from the western Gulf Coast region into parts of the Midwest. From the Mississippi Delta westward, the heavy rain and flooding led to degradations in quality for a variety of unharvested summer crops, including rice and sorghum. Farther north and west, the disturbance's interaction with a cold front also contributed to heavy rain. Showery weather prevailed in many of the same regions at other times during the month, leading to drought relief in the eastern Corn Belt but increasing disease pressure for some Midwestern corn and soybeans. Wet conditions also extended into parts of the Southwest, in part due to an active monsoon circulation. Farther north, however, a very warm, mostly dry summer continued across much of the Great Basin and Intermountain West. The warm, dry conditions also reached into California and the Pacific Northwest, promoting fieldwork and crop maturation, but at times hampering wildfire containment efforts and stressing rain-fed crops. Meanwhile on the Plains, near- or slightly below-normal temperatures accompanied occasional rain. On the northern Plains, there were enough breaks between showers to allow spring wheat harvesting to near completion by month's end. In other areas across the Nation's mid-section, rain caused some fieldwork delays but generally benefited rangeland, pastures, and immature summer crops. In contrast, the worst Northeastern drought since 2002 persisted or intensified, despite a few August showers. Record-setting August heat aggravated the effects of drought, leaving more than half of the pastures rated in very poor to poor condition on September 4 in Massachusetts (88 percent), Connecticut (69 percent), New Hampshire (68 percent), and Rhode Island (65 percent). In fact, hot August weather dominated most areas east of the Mississippi River. Elsewhere, August showers provided some relief to drought-affected areas of the Southeast, although dry pockets persisted. At month's end, Tropical Storm Hermine, later a hurricane, developed over the eastern Gulf of Mexico, helping to spark heavy showers in Florida. August Agricultural Summary Nearly all areas east of the Great Plains recorded above-average temperatures for the month of August. A majority of the Great Lakes Region recorded average temperatures for the month more than 4°F above normal. Conversely, below-average temperatures were recorded in the Rocky Mountains and High Plains. During August, most areas of the Nation had precipitation totals near normal levels with exceptions in the Mississippi Valley and Texas. A mid-month low-pressure system in the Delta produced over 20 inches of rain in parts of southern Louisiana causing major flooding. Below-average precipitation levels and above-average temperatures on the Pacific Coast provided no relief to drought conditions across California. Ninety-one percent of the corn was at or beyond the silking stage by July 31, four percentage points ahead of last year and 6 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. At the beginning of the August, the percentage of the crop in the silking stage was at or ahead of the 5-year average in all 18 major estimating States. By July 31, thirty percent of the United States corn crop was at or beyond the dough stage, 5 percentage points ahead of both last year and the 5-year average. By August 7, ninety-seven percent of the corn was at or beyond the silking stage, 3 percentage points ahead of both last year and the 5-year average. Nationally, 53 percent of the crop was at or beyond the dough stage by August 7, nine percentage points ahead of last year and 11 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. With above-average temperatures across most of the Corn Belt, 11 estimating States had advances of 20 percentage points or more in corn entering the dough stage during the first week of the month. By August 7, denting was evident in 9 percent of this year's crop, slightly ahead of last year but 3 percentage points behind the 5-year average. Nine percent of the Nation's crop was mature by August 28, slightly ahead of last year but 2 percentage points behind the 5-year average. By September 4, ninety-six percent of the Nation's corn had reached the dough stage, slightly ahead of last year and 2 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Nationally, 76 percent of the corn crop was at or beyond the dent stage by September 4, five percentage points ahead of last year and 7 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Fifteen of the 18 estimating States reported double-digit advances in the percentage of the crop dented during the week ending September 4. Eighteen percent of this year's crop was reported as mature by September 4, slightly ahead of last year but 2 percentage points behind the 5-year average. Overall, 74 percent of the corn crop was reported in good to excellent condition on September 4, down 2 percentage points from July 31 but 6 percentage points above the same time last year. By July 31, eighty-five percent of this year's soybean crop was at or beyond the blooming stage, 7 percentage points ahead last year and 6 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. By July 31, fifty-four percent of the soybeans were at or beyond the pod-setting stage, 6 percentage points ahead of last year and 10 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. By August 14, ninety-five percent of the soybean crop was at or beyond the blooming stage, 3 percentage points ahead of last year and 2 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Nationwide, 80 percent of the soybean crop was at or beyond the pod setting stage by August 14, four percentage points ahead of last year and 5 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. With above-average temperatures stretching from the Corn Belt to the East Coast, pod setting advanced rapidly during the second week of the month. Ninety-four percent of the Nation's soybeans were at or beyond the pod setting stage by August 28, three percentage points ahead of last year and 2 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Nationally, leaf drop advanced to 5 percent complete by August 28, three percentage points behind last year but equal to the 5-year average. During the fourth week of the month, progress was most advanced in the Mississippi Delta with 38 percent of the crop dropping leaves in Louisiana and 21 percent dropping leaves in Mississippi, both 3 percentage points behind the State 5-year average. Ninety-seven percent of the Nation's soybean crop was at or beyond the pod setting stage by September 4, two percentage points ahead of last year but equal to the 5-year average. Pod setting was at least 90 percent complete in all soybean estimating States by September 4. Leaf drop had advanced to 12 percent complete by September 4, three percentage points behind last year but equal to the 5-year average. Overall, 73 percent of the soybean crop was reported in good to excellent condition on September 4, up slightly from July 31 and 10 percentage points above the same time last year. By July 31, producers had harvested 89 percent of the 2016 winter wheat crop, 2 percentage points behind last year but 3 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. With favorable weather supporting rapid fieldwork in areas where winter wheat remained in the field, producers had harvested 94 percent of the Nation's crop by August 7, two percentage points behind last year but 3 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Producers had harvested 97 percent of the Nation's crop by August 14, two percentage points behind last year but 2 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. With the exception of the Pacific Northwest, winter wheat harvest was complete or nearing completion in all major estimating States. Nationally, 92 percent of the cotton was at or beyond the squaring stage by July 31, two percentage points ahead of last year and slightly ahead of the 5-year average. By July 31, bolls were setting on 54 percent of the Nation's crop, slightly ahead of last year but 3 percentage points behind the 5-year average. Eighty-eight percent of the cotton crop was setting bolls by August 14, sixteen percentage points ahead of last year and 5 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Nationally, 12 percent of the cotton crop had open bolls by August 14, three percentage points ahead of last year and 2 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. In South Texas, cotton was in the boll opening stage and ready for defoliation by mid-month. Ninety-five percent of the Nation's cotton crop was at or beyond the boll setting stage by August 28, 4 percentage points ahead of last year and slightly ahead of the 5-year average. By August 28, open bolls were evident in 23 percent of the Nation's cotton fields, 3 percentage points ahead of last year but equal to the 5-year average. By September 4, thirty-three percent of this year's cotton crop had open bolls, 5 percentage points ahead of last year but equal to the 5-year average. Cotton harvest advanced slowly in Texas with 7 percent complete by September 4. Overall, 48 percent of the cotton crop was reported in good to excellent condition on September 4, down 2 percentage points from July 31 and 5 percentage points lower than at the same time last year. By July 31, sixty-one percent of the Nation's sorghum was at or beyond the heading stage, 7 percentage points ahead of last year and 11 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Cooler, wetter weather in Kansas benefited the developing crop during the last week of July. Sorghum was 47 percent headed in Kansas by July 31, twenty-three percentage points ahead of the five-year average. Nationally, 26 percent of this year's crop was at or beyond the coloring stage by July 31, slightly behind last year and 3 percentage points behind the 5-year average. By August 14, eighty-three percent of the sorghum crop was at or beyond the heading stage, 3 percentage points ahead of last year and 11 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Nationally, 42 percent of the sorghum was at or beyond the coloring stage by August 14, five percentage points ahead of both last year and the 5-year average. Twenty-three percent of the sorghum was mature by August 14, equal to last year but 3 percentage points behind the 5-year average. By August 28, ninety-five percent of the sorghum crop was at or beyond the heading stage, slightly ahead of last year and 7 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Nationally, 62 percent of this year's sorghum crop was at or beyond the coloring stage by August 28, seven percentage points ahead of last year and 11 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. By August 28, thirty-three percent of the crop was mature, 5 percentage points ahead of last year and 3 percentage points ahead the 5-year average. Harvest advanced slowly during the fourth week of the month, with activity limited to portions of the southern Great Plains and the Mississippi Delta. By August 28, producers had harvested 18 percent of the Nation's crop, slightly behind last year and 5 percentage points behind the 5-year average. Nationally, 74 percent of the sorghum crop was at or beyond the coloring stage by September 4, seven percentage points ahead of last year and 13 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. By September 4, thirty-eight percent of the sorghum crop was mature, 6 percentage points ahead of last year and 5 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Nationwide, producers had harvested 20 percent of the sorghum crop by September 4, two percentage points behind last year and 5 percentage points behind the 5-year average. Overall, 66 percent of the sorghum crop was reported in good to excellent condition on September 4, unchanged from July 31 but 2 percentage points below the same time last year. Heading of the Nation's rice advanced to 71 percent complete by July 31, eleven percentage points ahead of last year and 17 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. At this time, heading progress was ahead of average in all of the major rice-producing States except Mississippi. By August 7, eighty-six percent of the rice was at or beyond the heading stage, 10 percentage points ahead of last year and 18 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Nationally, 9 percent of the rice was harvested by August 7, two percentage points ahead last year and 4 percentage points ahead the 5-year average. Harvest in Louisiana and Texas was well underway during the first week of the month. The Nation's rice crop was 97 percent headed by August 21, five percentage points ahead of last year and 7 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. By September 4, rice producers had harvested 35 percent of this year's crop, 3 percentage points ahead of last year and 5 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Harvest progress advanced 19 percentage points in Arkansas and 18 percentage points in Mississippi during the week ending September 4. Overall, 58 percent of the rice crop was reported in good to excellent condition on September 4, compared with 66 percent on July 31 and 65 percent at the same time last year. Eighty-nine percent of the peanut crop was pegging by July 31, three percentage points ahead of last year and 4 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Pegging in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas was nearing completion at this time. By August 7, ninety-five percent of the peanut crop was pegging, 3 percentage points ahead of last year and 4 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Overall, 64 percent of the peanut crop was reported in good to excellent condition on September 4, compared with 66 percent on July 31 and 71 percent at the same time last year. Producers had begun digging peanuts on early varieties in Georgia by September 4. Oat producers had harvested 53 percent of this year's crop by July 31, fifteen percentage points ahead of last year and 11 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Overall, 64 percent of the oats were reported in good to excellent condition on July 31, four percentage points lower than at the same time last year. Producers had harvested 80 percent of the Nation's oat crop by August 14, five percentage points ahead of last year and 9 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Harvesting progress was at or ahead of the 5-year averages in all estimating States except Iowa, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania by August 14. By August 21, eighty-nine percent of the oat crop was harvested, 2 percentage points ahead of last year and 7 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. An additional 17 percent of the crop in North Dakota was harvested during the third week of the month, estimated at 80 percent complete, 32 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Ninety-five percent of the Nation's oat crop was harvested by August 28, slightly ahead of last year and 6 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. By July 31, barley producers had harvested 11 percent of the Nation's crop, 3 percentage points behind last year but 3 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. By August 14, barley producers had harvested 55 percent of this year's crop, 4 percentage points behind last year but 21 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Overall, 71 percent of the barley was reported in good to excellent condition on August 14, down slightly from the beginning of the month but 6 percentage points above the same time last year. By September 4, barley producers had harvested 91 percent of this year's crop, 3 percentage points behind last year but 9 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Harvest progress was 93 percent or more complete in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Washington by September 4. Ten percent of the spring wheat was harvested by July 31, four percentage points ahead of last year and slightly ahead of the 5-year average. Thirty percent of the spring wheat was harvested by August 7, 8 percentage points ahead of last year and 12 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Harvest progress in South Dakota was 33 percentage points ahead of the State 5-year average by August 7. Overall, 66 percent of the spring wheat was reported in good to excellent condition on August 14, down 2 percentage points from July 31 and 4 percentage points lower than at the same time last year. By August 21, spring wheat producers had harvested 65 percent of the Nation's crop, 4 percentage points behind last year but 19 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Double-digit harvest progress was observed in 4 of the 6 estimating States during the third week of the month. By September 4, ninety-one percent of the spring wheat crop was harvested, slightly behind last year but 16 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Harvest progress was over two weeks ahead of the 5-year average in Montana and North Dakota by the end of the month. Crop Comments Corn: The 2016 area harvested for grain is forecast at 86.6 million acres, unchanged from August but up 7 percent from last year. The September 1 corn objective yield data indicate the third highest number of ears on record for the combined 10 objective yield States (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin). At 15.1 billion bushels, 2016 corn production is forecast to be the highest production on record for the United States. The forecasted yield, at 174.4 bushels per acre, is also expected to be a new record for the United States. Record yields are forecast for Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, North Dakota, South Carolina, Washington, and Wisconsin. By August 7, fifty-three percent of the Nation's corn crop was at or beyond the dough stage, 9 percentage points ahead of last year and 11 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Above-average temperatures across most of the Corn Belt allowed 11 estimating States to advance at least 20 percentage points into the dough stage during this one week period. By August 7, denting was evident in 9 percent of this year's crop, slightly ahead of last year but 3 percentage points behind the 5-year average. Overall, 74 percent of the Nation's corn was reported in good to excellent condition on August 7, four percentage points above the same time last year. Nationally, 73 percent of the corn crop was at or beyond the dough stage by August 14, eight percentage points ahead of last year and 13 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. All major corn estimating States were ahead of their 5-year averages except Colorado. By August 14, twenty-one percent of this year's crop was denting, 3 percentage points ahead of last year but equal to the 5-year average. By August 21, eighty-five percent of the corn was at or beyond the dough stage, 4 percentage points ahead of last year and 9 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. The percentage of corn in the dough stage advanced by more than 20 percentage points in Colorado, North Dakota, and Wisconsin during this one week period. Corn dented or beyond advanced to 40 percent by August 21, six percentage points ahead of last year and 5 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Double-digit advances of corn in the dent stage were observed in 17 of the 18 estimating States during this time. By August 28, ninety-two percent of the Nation's corn crop had reached the dough stage, 2 percentage points ahead of last year and 5 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. By week's end, 60 percent of this year's corn crop was at or beyond the dent stage, 6 percentage points ahead of last year and 8 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Nine percent of the Nation's crop was mature by August 28, slightly ahead of last year but 2 percentage points behind the 5-year average. Nationally, 76 percent of the corn was at or beyond the dent stage by September 4, five percentage points ahead of last year and 7 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Fifteen of the 18 estimating States reported double-digit weekly advances in the percentage of the crop dented during the week ending September 4. Eighteen percent of this year's crop was reported as mature by September 4, slightly ahead of last year but 2 percentage points behind the 5-year average. Overall, 74 percent of the corn was reported in good to excellent condition on September 4, six percentage points above the same time last year. Sorghum: Production is forecast at 488 million bushels, up 3 percent from last month but down 18 percent from last year. Area harvested for grain is forecast at 6.46 million acres, unchanged from August 1 but down 18 percent from 2015. Based on September 1 conditions, yield is forecast at a 75.7 bushels per acre, up 2.2 bushels from last month but down 0.3 bushels from last year. If realized, this will be the second highest yield on record for the United States. A record high yield is expected in Kansas. As of September 4, thirty-eight percent of the sorghum crop was mature, 6 percentage points ahead of the same time last year and 5 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Harvest had reached 20 percent at this time, 2 percentage points behind last year and 5 percentage points behind the 5-year average. Sixty-six percent of the crop was rated in good to excellent condition, compared with 68 percent last year at this time. Rice: Production is forecast at 237 million cwt, down 3 percent from the August forecast but up 23 percent from last year. If realized, production for 2016 would represent the second highest production total on record for the United States, behind only the 243 million cwt that was produced in 2010. Based on a thorough review of all available data, planted area is now estimated at 3.18 million acres, down 1 percent from the June estimate but up 22 percent from last year. Area for harvest is expected to total 3.13 million acres, down 2 percent from the August forecast but up 22 percent from last year. Based on conditions as of September 1, the average United States yield is forecast at 7,569 pounds per acre, down 90 pounds per acre from the August forecast but 99 pounds per acre higher than the 2015 average yield of 7,470 pounds per acre. If realized, the expected yield in Texas for 2016 will be a record high. By September 4, thirty-five percent of the rice acreage was harvested, 3 percentage points ahead of the same time last year and 5 percentage points ahead of the five-year average pace. Fifty-eight percent of the rice crop was reported in good to excellent condition as of September 4, compared with 65 percent at the same time last year. Soybeans: Area for harvest in the United States is forecast at a record 83.0 million acres, unchanged from August but up 1 percent from 2015. The September objective yield data for the combined 11 major soybean- producing States (Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Dakota) indicate a lower pod count from the previous year. Compared with final counts for 2015, pod counts are down in 7 of the 10 published States. The largest decrease from 2015's final pod count is expected in Kansas, down 248 pods per 18 square feet. An increase of more than 50 pods per 18 square feet is expected in Nebraska and North Dakota. As of July 31, fifty-four percent of the soybean crop was setting pods, 6 percentage points ahead of last year and 10 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Eighty-nine percent of the crop was at or beyond the setting- pods stage on August 21, four percentage points ahead of both last year and the 5-year average. By September 4, twelve percent of the soybean crop was at or beyond the dropping leaves stage, 3 percentage points behind last year but equal to the 5-year average. As of September 4, seventy-three percent of the United States soybean crop was rated in good to excellent condition, 10 percentage points ahead of the same time in 2015. During August, good to excellent ratings increased or remained unchanged in 11 of the 18 published States, with the largest increase during the month occurring in Kansas, which showed an increase of 11 percentage points. Heavy rains in Louisiana led to a decline of 25 percentage points in the good to excellent categories during the month. If realized, the forecasted yield will be a record high in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Peanuts: Production is forecast at 6.42 billion pounds, up 5 percent from August and up 3 percent from last year. If realized, production for the Nation will be the second highest on record. Acreage updates were made in several States based on a thorough review of all available data. Planted area, at 1.67 million acres, is up 7 percent from the June forecast and is 3 percent higher than 2015. Harvested area is expected to total 1.59 million acres, up 4 percent from the August forecast and up 1 percent from 2015. Based on conditions as of September 1, the average yield for the United States is forecast at 4,044 pounds per acre, up 54 pounds per acre from August and 81 pounds per acre above the 2015 average yield. The average United States yield will be the second highest on record, if realized. The largest yield increases from last year are expected in Alabama, Mississippi, and North Carolina. A record high yield is forecast in Georgia. If realized, production in Georgia, the largest peanut-producing State, will be the third highest on record. As of September 4, sixty-four percent of the United States acreage was rated in good to excellent condition, compared with 71 percent at the same time last year. Cotton: Acreage updates were made in several States based on a thorough review of available data. Area planted to Upland cotton is estimated at 9.95 million acres, up 1 percent from the previous estimate and up 18 percent from last year. Harvested area is expected to total 9.46 million acres, up 1 percent from the previous forecast and up 19 percent from 2015. Pima cotton planted area is estimated at 195,000 acres, down 2 percent from the previous estimate but up 23 percent from last year. Expected harvested area, at 191,400, is up 24 percent from the previous year. As of September 4, forty-eight percent of the cotton acreage was rated in good to excellent condition compared with 53 percent at the same time last year. Thirty-three percent of the crop had open bolls by September 4, five percentage points ahead of last year but equal to the 5-year average. The southeastern States continued to receive precipitation throughout the month while some western States continue to report drought conditions. Record Upland yields are expected in Alabama, California, and Oklahoma. Ginnings totaled 438,400 running bales prior to September 1, compared with 104,500 running bales ginned prior to the same date last year. Tobacco: United States all tobacco production for 2016 is forecast at 687 million pounds, down 4 percent from 2015. Area harvested is forecast at 318,150 acres, 3 percent below last year. Average yield for 2016 is forecast at 2,159 pounds per acre, 19 pounds below 2015. Flue-cured tobacco production is expected to total 474 million pounds, down 2 percent from the 2015 crop. North Carolina growers reported highly variable yields depending on location and weather conditions. Burley production is expected to total 146 million pounds, up 1 percent from last year. In Kentucky, growers reported wet conditions causing fields to be harvested early or not at all, however, overall yields were slightly up from last year. Fall potatoes, 2015: Production of 2015 fall potatoes is finalized at 405 million cwt, slightly above the 2014 crop. Area harvested, at 934,800 acres, increased slightly from 2014. The average yield, at 433 cwt per acre, was down 1 cwt from 2014. All potatoes, 2015: Final production of potatoes from all seasons in 2015 totaled 441 million cwt, a slight decrease from 2014. Area harvested is estimated at 1.05 million acres, up slightly from a year earlier. Average yield, at 418 cwt per acre, was down 3 cwt from 2014. Sugarbeets: Production of sugarbeets for the 2016 crop year is forecast at 35.8 million tons, down 1 percent from the previous forecast but up 1 percent from last year. Producers expect to harvest 1.14 million acres, down slightly from the previous forecast and last year. Expected yield is forecast at 31.3 tons per acre, a decrease of 0.1 tons from the previous forecast but an increase of 0.4 tons from last year. Sugarcane: Production of sugarcane for sugar and seed in 2016 is forecast at 34.0 million tons, up 3 percent from the August 1 forecast and up 5 percent above last year. Producers intend to harvest 919,900 acres for sugar and seed during the 2016 crop year, down slightly from the previous forecast but up 4 percent from last year. Expected yield for sugar and seed is forecast at 37.0 tons per acre, up 0.6 tons from 2015. Florida citrus: In the citrus growing region, reported daily high temperatures were about average for this time of the year. However, a few areas had temperatures that were slightly warmer than normal. Daytime highs were in the lower to mid-90s. Rainfall was very sporadic across the citrus growing region. Five of eighteen monitored stations had well above average rainfall, at over nine inches each. The most was in Vero Beach (Indian River County) at 11.44 inches. Eight stations had less than six inches for the entire month. The least rainfall was in Clewiston (Hendry County) at 1.35 inches. According to the August 30, 2016 U.S. Drought Monitor, the northern half of the Indian River District remained in abnormally dry conditions. Small portions of Lake, Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties were also abnormally dry. The remainder of the citrus region is drought free. Growers were spraying to combat the citrus greening disease. Re-entry time into groves is typically between 48 hours and ten days. Those growers who have the resources were concentrating on pushing abandoned groves within or adjacent to their properties to help control the psyllid population. Resetting was common where new trees are available. Irrigation was still running in some of the dryer areas of citrus concentration. California citrus: Valencia oranges continued to be harvested throughout the month, while some areas of Fresno County completed harvest early in the month. Regreening continued to be a problem with high temperatures. Foreign exports slowed, but harvesting, packing, and shipping to domestic markets continued. Lemons and Australian finger limes were harvested and packed. California noncitrus fruits and nuts: Peaches, nectarines, plums, and pears continued to be harvested, packed and shipped. Bosc, Rivermaid Red, and Asian pears were packed and shipped to domestic and foreign marketplaces by mid- month. The pomegranate harvest began. By mid-month, side dressing and pruning of harvested stone fruit orchards had begun and was ongoing. The avocado harvest wrapped up in Santa Barbara County. The table and wine grape harvest continued, with shipments going to foreign and domestic markets by mid-month. The raisin grape harvest began and shortly thereafter, raisin grapes were laid to dry in the lanes. In Madera County, low sugar grapes were harvested. Persimmons gained size in response to the warm weather. Pineapple quince were packed and exported. The strawberry harvest continued and was at peak production in Santa Cruz County early August. Some strawberry fields were reported as abandoned or mowed down due to lack of labor. By months' end, the strawberry and blackberry harvests were in full swing with high volumes. In Stanislaus and Tulare Counties, the almond harvest was underway and steadily increased throughout the State. Stored almonds, pistachios, and walnuts continued to be exported. Some young almond orchards were sprayed for mites. Orchard floor cleaning wrapped up in preparation for almond harvest in Kern and Yolo Counties. Almond hull split continued in Sutter County. Walnut shells began to harden. The large walnut crop was monitored and prepped for harvest by application of treatments for codling moth and mites to some orchards. Husk fly sprays were applied to some walnut groves. Pistachios were progressing well and some orchards were treated for navel orangeworm. Hazelnuts: Production in Oregon is forecast at 38,000 tons, up 23 percent from last year's final utilized production of 31,000 tons. Historically, hazelnut orchards exhibit alternate bearing patterns. The complete report is available at: https://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Oregon/Publications/Fruits_Nuts _and_Berries/2016/HZ08_1.pdf. Walnuts: The 2016 California walnut production is forecast at 670,000 tons, up 11 percent from last year's 603,000 tons. The September forecast is based on the walnut objective measurement survey conducted August 1 through August 23, 2016. Survey data indicated an average nut set of 1,406 per tree, up 11 percent from 2015's average of 1,272. Percent of sound kernels in-shell was 98.7 percent Statewide. In-shell weight per nut was 21.6 grams, while the average in-shell suture measurement was 32.2 millimeters. The in-shell cross-width measurement was 32.7 and the average length in-shell was 38.2 millimeters. All of the sizing measurements were below average levels since 1985. The 2016 walnut season began well with adequate chilling hours and a fair amount of winter rains. Weather during bloom was considered average, with some ideal days and some days of stronger winds and wet weather. Spring rain increased the threat of blight. Hot weather in August resulted in an earlier than usual start to harvest, which was expected to begin in early September. The complete report is available at: https://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/California/Publications/Fruits_ and_Nuts/2016/201608walom.pdf. Statistical Methodology Survey procedures: Objective yield and farm operator surveys were conducted between August 24 and September 7 to gather information on expected yield as of September 1. The objective yield surveys for corn, cotton, and soybeans were conducted in the major producing States that usually account for about 75 percent of the United States production. Farm operators were interviewed to update previously reported acreage data and seek permission to randomly locate two sample plots in selected fields for the objective yield survey (corn, cotton, and soybeans). The counts made within each sample plot depend on the crop and the maturity of that crop. In all cases, number of plants is recorded along with other measurements that provide information to forecast the number of ears, bolls, or pods and their weight. The counts are used with similar data from previous years to develop a projected biological yield. The average harvesting loss is subtracted to obtain a net yield. The plots are revisited each month until crop maturity when the fruit is harvested and weighed. After the farm operator has harvested the sample field, another plot is sampled to obtain current year harvesting loss. The farm operator survey was conducted primarily by telephone with some use of mail, internet, and personal interviews. Approximately 10,300 producers were interviewed during the survey period and asked questions about probable yield. These growers will continue to be surveyed throughout the growing season to provide indications of average yields. 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 Regional Field Office submits an 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 September 1 forecasts. Revision policy: The September 1 production forecast will not be revised; instead, a new forecast will be made each month throughout the growing season. End-of-season estimates are made after harvest. At the end of the marketing season, a balance sheet is calculated using carryover stocks, production, exports, millings, feeding, and ending stocks. Revisions are then made if the balance sheet relationships or other administrative data warrant changes. Estimates of planted acres for spring planted crops are subject to revision in the August Crop Production report if conditions altered the planting intentions since the mid-year survey. Planted acres may also be revised for cotton, peanuts, and rice in the September Crop Production report each year; spring wheat, Durum wheat, barley, and oats only in the Small Grains Annual report at the end of September; and all other spring planted crops in the October Crop Production report. Revisions to planted acres will only be made when special survey data, administrative data, such as Farm Service Agency program "sign up" data, or remote sensing data are available. Harvested acres may be revised any time a production forecast is made if there is strong evidence that the intended harvested area has changed since the last forecast. Reliability: To assist users in evaluating the reliability of the September 1 production forecast, the "Root Mean Square Error," a statistical measure based on past performance, is computed. The deviation between the September 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. For example, the "Root Mean Square Error" for the September 1 corn for grain production forecast is 3.2 percent. This means that chances are 2 out of 3 that the current production forecast will not be above or below the final estimate by more than 3.2 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not exceed 5.4 percent. Also, shown in the following table is a 20-year record for selected crops of the differences between the September 1 forecast and the final estimate. Using corn again as an example, changes between the September 1 forecast and the final estimate during the last 20 years have averaged 250 million bushels, ranging from 14 million bushels to 845 million bushels. The September 1 forecast has been below the final estimate 11 times and above 9 times. This does not imply that the September 1 corn forecast this year is likely to understate or overstate final production. Reliability of September 1 Crop Production Forecasts [Based on data for the past twenty years] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : : : Difference between forecast : : : and final estimate : : :---------------------------------------- : :90 percent : Production : Years Crop : Root mean :confidence :---------------------------------------- :square error: interval : : : : Below : Above : : :Average:Smallest:Largest: final : final ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : ---- percent --- ------ millions ----- number : Corn for grain ........bushels: 3.2 5.4 250 14 845 11 9 Rice ......................cwt: 2.5 4.4 4 (Z) 12 14 6 Sorghum for grain .....bushels: 6.1 10.5 19 1 50 8 12 Soybeans for beans ....bushels: 5.4 9.4 128 6 408 13 7 Upland cotton 1/ ........bales: 6.0 10.4 884 2 2,320 11 9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Z) Less than half of the unit shown. 1/ Quantity is in thousands of units. USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service Information Contacts Listed below are the commodity statisticians in the Crops Branch of the National Agricultural Statistics Service to contact for additional information. E-mail inquiries may be sent to nass@nass.usda.gov Lance Honig, Chief, Crops Branch............................................... (202) 720-2127 Anthony Prillaman, Head, Field Crops Section................................... (202) 720-2127 Bianca Pruneda - Cotton, Cotton Ginnings, Sorghum......................... (202) 720-7688 Tony Dahlman - Oats, Soybeans............................................. (202) 690-3234 Chris Hawthorn - Corn, Flaxseed, Proso Millet............................. (202) 720-9526 James Johanson - County Estimates, Hay.................................... (202) 690-8533 Scott Matthews - Crop Weather, Barley..................................... (202) 720-7621 Jean Porter - Rye, Wheat.................................................. (202) 720-8068 Bianca Pruneda - Peanuts, Rice............................................ (202) 720-7688 Travis Thorson - Sunflower, Other Oilseeds................................ (202) 720-7369 Jorge Garcia-Pratts, Head, Fruits, Vegetables and Special Crops Section........ (202) 720-2127 Vincent Davis - Fresh and Processing Vegetables, Onions, Strawberries, Sugarbeets, Sugarcane, Cherries................................................ (202) 720-2157 Fleming Gibson - Citrus, Coffee, Tropical Fruits.......................... (202) 720-5412 Greg Lemmons - Berries, Cranberries, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes ............ (202) 720-4285 Jorge Garcia-Pratts - Hops................................................ (202) 720-2127 Dan Norris - Austrian Winter Peas, Dry Edible Peas, Lentils, Mint, Mushrooms, Peaches, Pears, Wrinkled Seed Peas, Dry Beans ............ (202) 720-3250 Daphne Schauber - Floriculture, Grapes, Maple Syrup, Nursery, Tree Nuts .. 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