Cr Pr 2-4 (3-09) Prospective Plantings National Agricultural Statistics Service USDA Washington, D.C. Released March 31, 2009, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture. For information on "Prospective Plantings" call (202) 720-2127, office hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. Corn Planted Acreage Down 1 Percent from 2008 Soybean Acreage Up Slightly All Wheat Acreage Down 7 Percent All Cotton Acreage Down 7 Percent Corn growers intend to plant 85.0 million acres of corn for all purposes in 2009, down 1 percent from last year as lower corn prices and unstable input costs are discouraging some growers from planting corn. If realized, this will be the second consecutive year-over-year decrease since 2007 but will still be the third largest acreage since 1949, behind 2007 and 2008. Expected acreage is down from last year in many States, however, producers in the 10 major corn-producing States (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) collectively intend to plant 66.3 million acres, up slightly from the 66.1 million acres planted last year. Soybean producers intend to plant 76.0 million acres in 2009, up slightly from last year. If realized, the U.S. planted area would be the largest on record. Acreage increases of 100,000 acres or more are expected in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Ohio. The largest decreases are expected in Missouri and South Dakota, both 150,000 acres less than 2008. If realized, the planted acreage in Kansas and New York will be the largest on record, and the planted acreage in North Dakota will tie the previous record high. All wheat planted area is estimated at 58.6 million acres, down 7 percent from 2008. The 2009 winter wheat planted area, at 42.9 million acres, is 7 percent below last year but up 2 percent from the previous estimate. Of this total, about 30.9 million acres are Hard Red Winter, 8.38 million acres are Soft Red Winter, and 3.65 million acres are White Winter. Area planted to other spring wheat for 2009 is expected to total 13.3 million acres, down 6 percent from 2008. Of this total, about 12.7 million acres are Hard Red Spring wheat. The expected Durum planted area for 2009 is 2.45 million acres, down 10 percent from the previous year. All cotton plantings for 2009 are expected to total 8.81 million acres, 7 percent below last year and the lowest since 1983. Upland area is expected to total 8.67 million acres, down 7 percent from last year. Growers intend to decrease planted area in all States except Georgia, Kansas, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The largest percentage declines are in Arkansas, California, Louisiana and Mississippi. Record low upland acreage is expected in Louisiana and Mississippi. American-Pima cotton growers intend to plant 143,500 acres, down 18 percent from 2008. California producers intend to plant 120,000 acres, down 23 percent from last year. This report was approved on March 31, 2009. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack Agricultural Statistics Board Chairperson Carol C. House Contents Page Grains & Hay Barley..........................................................................7 Corn............................................................................4 Hay............................................................................11 Oats............................................................................6 Rice...........................................................................12 Sorghum.........................................................................5 Wheat, All......................................................................8 Wheat, Durum...................................................................10 Wheat, Other Spring............................................................10 Wheat, Winter...................................................................9 Oilseeds Canola.........................................................................12 Flaxseed.......................................................................14 Peanuts........................................................................13 Soybeans.......................................................................13 Sunflower......................................................................14 Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops Cotton.........................................................................15 Sugarbeets.....................................................................16 Tobacco........................................................................16 Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils Dry Edible Beans................................................................18 Chickpeas.......................................................................19 Lentils.........................................................................20 Dry Edible Peas.................................................................20 Austrian Winter Peas............................................................20 Potatoes & Miscellaneous Crops Sweet Potatoes.................................................................21 Crop Comments.........................................................................27 Crop Summary..........................................................................22 Information Contacts..................................................................34 Reliability of Acreage Data in this Report............................................32 Weather Summary.......................................................................26 Corn: Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ------------- 1,000 Acres ------------- Percent : AL : 340 260 260 100 AZ : 55 50 55 110 AR : 610 440 410 93 CA : 650 670 550 82 CO : 1,200 1,250 1,050 84 CT : 26 27 25 93 DE : 195 160 160 100 FL : 70 70 75 107 GA : 510 370 350 95 ID : 320 300 270 90 IL : 13,200 12,100 12,200 101 IN : 6,500 5,700 5,700 100 IA : 14,200 13,300 13,200 99 KS : 3,900 3,850 3,800 99 KY : 1,440 1,210 1,230 102 LA : 740 520 510 98 ME : 28 29 28 97 MD : 540 460 460 100 MA : 18 19 18 95 MI : 2,650 2,400 2,300 96 MN : 8,400 7,700 7,600 99 MS : 930 720 630 88 MO : 3,450 2,800 3,050 109 MT : 84 78 80 103 NE : 9,400 8,800 8,800 100 NV : 5 5 5 100 NH : 14 15 15 100 NJ : 95 85 85 100 NM : 135 140 130 93 NY : 1,060 1,090 1,130 104 NC : 1,090 900 820 91 ND : 2,560 2,550 2,300 90 OH : 3,850 3,300 3,300 100 OK : 320 370 370 100 OR : 60 60 55 92 PA : 1,430 1,350 1,250 93 RI : 2 2 2 100 SC : 400 355 305 86 SD : 4,950 4,750 4,900 103 TN : 860 690 670 97 TX : 2,150 2,300 2,200 96 UT : 70 70 65 93 VT : 92 94 95 101 VA : 540 470 440 94 WA : 195 165 165 100 WV : 48 43 43 100 WI : 4,050 3,800 3,750 99 WY : 95 95 80 84 : US : 93,527 85,982 84,986 99 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. Sorghum: Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ------------- 1,000 Acres ------------- Percent : AL 2/ : 12 12 AZ : 42 57 50 88 AR : 225 125 60 48 CA 2/ : 39 47 CO : 220 230 180 78 GA : 65 60 55 92 IL : 80 80 50 63 KS : 2,800 2,900 2,800 97 KY 2/ : 15 13 LA : 250 120 100 83 MS : 145 85 30 35 MO : 110 90 85 94 NE : 350 300 250 83 NM : 105 130 120 92 NC 2/ : 12 16 OK : 240 350 330 94 PA 2/ : 15 11 SC 2/ : 9 12 SD : 210 170 150 88 TN 2/ : 18 26 TX : 2,750 3,450 2,700 78 : US : 7,712 8,284 6,960 84 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. 2/ Estimates discontinued in 2009. Oats: Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 2/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ------------- 1,000 Acres ------------- Percent : AL : 45 50 50 100 CA : 215 230 240 104 CO : 75 45 50 111 GA : 70 65 70 108 ID : 70 70 90 129 IL : 35 45 45 100 IN : 25 15 20 133 IA : 145 150 200 133 KS : 90 60 80 133 ME : 29 32 30 94 MI : 70 75 65 87 MN : 270 250 240 96 MO : 25 15 15 100 MT : 75 60 75 125 NE : 120 95 115 121 NY : 100 80 70 88 NC : 50 60 50 83 ND : 460 320 360 113 OH : 75 75 70 93 OK : 80 50 60 120 OR : 60 45 60 133 PA : 115 105 110 105 SC : 33 33 35 106 SD : 330 220 250 114 TX : 710 600 570 95 UT : 35 40 40 100 VA : 16 12 15 125 WA : 30 20 25 125 WI : 270 270 260 96 WY : 40 30 40 133 : US : 3,763 3,217 3,400 106 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes area planted in preceding fall. 2/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. Barley: Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 2/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ------------- 1,000 Acres ------------- Percent : AZ : 33 42 42 100 CA : 85 90 60 67 CO : 60 80 70 88 DE : 21 25 30 120 ID : 570 600 540 90 KS : 20 17 16 94 KY 3/ : 10 8 ME : 18 20 20 100 MD : 45 45 55 122 MI : 14 12 11 92 MN : 130 130 100 77 MT : 900 860 900 105 NV 3/ : 3 3 NJ 3/ : 3 3 NY : 13 13 9 69 NC : 22 21 24 114 ND : 1,470 1,650 1,550 94 OH 3/ : 4 6 OR : 63 60 55 92 PA : 55 60 60 100 SD : 56 63 60 95 UT : 38 40 35 88 VA : 48 63 66 105 WA : 235 190 145 76 WI : 40 43 40 93 WY : 62 90 65 72 : US : 4,018 4,234 3,953 93 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes area planted in preceding fall. 2/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. 3/ Estimates discontinued in 2009. All Wheat: Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted State :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 2/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -------------- 1,000 Acres -------------- Percent : AL : 120 240 230 96 AZ : 89 163 135 83 AR : 820 1,070 500 47 CA : 640 820 770 94 CO : 2,520 2,190 2,530 116 DE : 57 80 75 94 FL : 13 25 17 68 GA : 360 480 340 71 ID : 1,235 1,400 1,240 89 IL : 1,000 1,200 850 71 IN : 420 580 470 81 IA : 35 40 30 75 KS : 10,400 9,600 9,000 94 KY : 440 580 530 91 LA : 235 400 210 53 MD : 220 255 230 90 MI : 550 730 600 82 MN : 1,765 1,925 1,795 93 MS : 370 520 230 44 MO : 1,050 1,250 800 64 MT : 5,170 5,740 5,290 92 NE : 2,050 1,750 1,700 97 NV : 23 21 24 114 NJ : 31 35 32 91 NM : 490 430 440 102 NY : 100 130 115 88 NC : 630 820 660 80 ND : 8,595 9,230 8,730 95 OH : 820 1,120 1,020 91 OK : 5,900 5,600 5,800 104 OR : 855 960 870 91 PA : 170 195 200 103 SC : 160 220 175 80 SD : 3,508 3,661 3,260 89 TN : 420 620 380 61 TX : 6,200 5,800 6,100 105 UT : 146 150 146 97 VA : 230 310 290 94 WA : 2,170 2,260 2,340 104 WV : 8 11 9 82 WI : 299 373 320 86 WY : 146 163 155 95 : US : 60,460 63,147 58,638 93 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes area planted in preceding fall. 2/ Intended plantings for 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. Winter Wheat: Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted State :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -------------- 1,000 Acres -------------- Percent : AL : 120 240 230 96 AZ : 6 13 10 77 AR : 820 1,070 500 47 CA : 550 650 620 95 CO : 2,500 2,150 2,500 116 DE : 57 80 75 94 FL : 13 25 17 68 GA : 360 480 340 71 ID : 750 850 740 87 IL : 1,000 1,200 850 71 IN : 420 580 470 81 IA : 35 40 30 75 KS : 10,400 9,600 9,000 94 KY : 440 580 530 91 LA : 235 400 210 53 MD : 220 255 230 90 MI : 550 730 600 82 MN : 65 75 45 60 MS : 370 520 230 44 MO : 1,050 1,250 800 64 MT : 2,240 2,600 2,500 96 NE : 2,050 1,750 1,700 97 NV : 17 12 16 133 NJ : 31 35 32 91 NM : 490 430 440 102 NY : 100 130 115 88 NC : 630 820 660 80 ND : 465 630 530 84 OH : 820 1,120 1,020 91 OK : 5,900 5,600 5,800 104 OR : 735 780 740 95 PA : 170 195 200 103 SC : 160 220 175 80 SD : 2,100 2,050 1,750 85 TN : 420 620 380 61 TX : 6,200 5,800 6,100 105 UT : 135 130 130 100 VA : 230 310 290 94 WA : 1,720 1,750 1,800 103 WV : 8 11 9 82 WI : 290 350 320 91 WY : 140 150 155 103 : US : 45,012 46,281 42,889 93 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes area planted in preceding fall. Durum Wheat: Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted State :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 2/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -------------- 1,000 Acres -------------- Percent : AZ : 83 150 125 83 CA : 90 170 150 88 ID : 15 10 20 200 MT : 480 590 540 92 ND : 1,480 1,800 1,600 89 SD : 8 11 10 91 : US : 2,156 2,731 2,445 90 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes area planted in preceding fall in AZ and CA. 2/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. Other Spring Wheat: Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted State :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -------------- 1,000 Acres -------------- Percent : CO : 20 40 30 75 ID : 470 540 480 89 MN : 1,700 1,850 1,750 95 MT : 2,450 2,550 2,250 88 NV : 6 9 8 89 ND : 6,650 6,800 6,600 97 OR : 120 180 130 72 SD : 1,400 1,600 1,500 94 UT : 11 20 16 80 WA : 450 510 540 106 WI 2/ : 9 23 WY 2/ : 6 13 : US : 13,292 14,135 13,304 94 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. 2/ Estimates discontinued in 2009. All Hay: Area Harvested by State and United States, 2007-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -------------- 1,000 Acres ------------- Percent : AL : 840 900 900 100 AZ : 295 295 300 102 AR : 1,465 1,405 1,350 96 CA : 1,570 1,520 1,470 97 CO : 1,570 1,570 1,600 102 CT : 61 55 55 100 DE : 15 18 20 111 FL : 320 300 300 100 GA : 670 720 650 90 ID : 1,450 1,410 1,500 106 IL : 680 620 600 97 IN : 610 590 640 108 IA : 1,380 1,550 1,600 103 KS : 2,900 2,750 2,900 105 KY : 2,680 2,640 2,600 98 LA : 420 430 450 105 ME : 144 138 140 101 MD : 215 205 210 102 MA : 79 73 70 96 MI : 1,050 1,020 1,100 108 MN : 1,800 1,950 1,950 100 MS : 800 720 800 111 MO : 4,050 4,200 4,100 98 MT : 2,600 2,400 2,600 108 NE : 2,650 2,570 2,600 101 NV : 460 455 450 99 NH : 55 53 50 94 NJ : 115 115 120 104 NM : 350 340 330 97 NY : 1,360 1,320 1,240 94 NC : 699 808 690 85 ND : 2,680 3,220 2,800 87 OH : 1,160 1,140 1,180 104 OK : 3,140 2,910 3,150 108 OR : 1,010 1,025 1,060 103 PA : 1,800 1,750 1,700 97 RI : 8 7 7 100 SC : 330 330 390 118 SD : 3,750 3,850 3,900 101 TN : 1,775 1,870 1,900 102 TX : 5,340 4,430 4,300 97 UT : 700 695 690 99 VT : 190 180 180 100 VA : 1,290 1,270 1,210 95 WA : 790 710 740 104 WV : 600 605 605 100 WI : 1,970 1,900 2,000 105 WY : 1,120 1,030 1,100 107 : US : 61,006 60,062 60,297 100 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Intended area harvested in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. Rice: Area Planted by Class, State, and United States, 2007-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class : Area Planted and :------------------------------------------------------------------- State : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -------------- 1,000 Acres -------------- Percent : Long Grain : AR : 1,185.0 1,300.0 1,420.0 109 CA : 9.0 9.0 7.0 78 LA : 357.0 455.0 460.0 101 MS : 190.0 230.0 240.0 104 MO : 179.0 198.0 222.0 112 TX : 143.0 173.0 177.0 102 : US : 2,063.0 2,365.0 2,526.0 107 : Medium Grain: AR : 145.0 100.0 160.0 160 CA : 460.0 460.0 430.0 93 LA : 23.0 15.0 20.0 133 MO : 1.0 2.0 3.0 150 TX : 3.0 2.0 3.0 150 : US : 632.0 579.0 616.0 106 : Short Grain : AR : 1.0 1.0 1.0 100 CA 2/ : 65.0 50.0 40.0 80 : US : 66.0 51.0 41.0 80 : All : AR : 1,331.0 1,401.0 1,581.0 113 CA : 534.0 519.0 477.0 92 LA : 380.0 470.0 480.0 102 MS : 190.0 230.0 240.0 104 MO : 180.0 200.0 225.0 113 TX : 146.0 175.0 180.0 103 : US : 2,761.0 2,995.0 3,183.0 106 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. 2/ Includes sweet rice. Canola: Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted State :--------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ------------- 1,000 Acres ------------ Percent : ID 2/ : 22.0 MN : 31.0 23.0 21.0 91 MT : 8.5 7.5 6.0 80 ND : 1,080.0 910.0 760.0 84 OK 2/ : 25.0 OR 2/ : 6.1 : Oth Sts 3/ 4/ : 56.5 70.5 17.2 24 : US : 1,176.0 1,011.0 857.3 85 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. 2/ Beginning in 2009, ID, OK, and OR are published individually. 3/ For 2007 and 2008, Other States include CO, ID, KS, MI, OK, OR, and WA. For 2009, Other States include CO, KS, and WA. 4/ 2009 estimates carried forward from 2008. First 2009 estimate will be published in "Acreage" on June 30, 2009. Soybeans: Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -------------- 1,000 Acres ------------- Percent : AL : 190 360 400 111 AR : 2,850 3,300 3,400 103 DE : 160 195 180 92 FL : 14 32 35 109 GA : 295 430 400 93 IL : 8,300 9,200 9,100 99 IN : 4,800 5,450 5,400 99 IA : 8,650 9,750 9,850 101 KS : 2,650 3,300 3,500 106 KY : 1,120 1,390 1,410 101 LA : 615 1,050 1,000 95 MD : 405 495 490 99 MI : 1,800 1,900 1,950 103 MN : 6,350 7,050 7,000 99 MS : 1,460 2,000 2,100 105 MO : 4,700 5,200 5,050 97 NE : 3,870 4,900 5,000 102 NJ : 82 92 92 100 NY : 205 230 260 113 NC : 1,440 1,690 1,800 107 ND : 3,100 3,800 3,900 103 OH : 4,250 4,500 4,600 102 OK : 190 400 320 80 PA : 435 435 410 94 SC : 460 540 510 94 SD : 3,250 4,100 3,950 96 TN : 1,080 1,490 1,460 98 TX : 95 230 230 100 VA : 510 580 570 98 WV : 15 19 17 89 WI : 1,400 1,610 1,640 102 : US : 64,741 75,718 76,024 100 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. Peanuts: Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted State :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : --------------- 1,000 Acres --------------- Percent : AL : 160.0 195.0 170.0 87 FL : 130.0 150.0 110.0 73 GA : 530.0 690.0 500.0 72 MS : 19.0 22.0 20.0 91 NM : 10.0 8.0 7.0 88 NC : 92.0 98.0 75.0 77 OK : 18.0 19.0 15.0 79 SC : 59.0 71.0 55.0 77 TX : 190.0 257.0 160.0 62 VA : 22.0 24.0 12.0 50 : US : 1,230.0 1,534.0 1,124.0 73 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. Sunflower: Area Planted by Type, State, and United States, 2007-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Varietal : Area Planted Type and :--------------------------------------------------------------- State : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ------------- 1,000 Acres ------------- Percent : Oil : CA 2/ : 29.0 CO : 105.0 170.0 100.0 59 KS : 155.0 220.0 130.0 59 MN : 90.0 75.0 60.0 80 NE : 35.0 45.0 35.0 78 ND : 910.0 960.0 850.0 89 OK 2/ : 23.0 SD : 395.0 550.0 450.0 82 TX : 17.0 65.0 60.0 92 : Oth Sts 3/ : 58.5 78.0 : US : 1,765.5 2,163.0 1,737.0 80 : Non-Oil : CA 2/ : 3.0 CO : 14.0 24.0 25.0 104 KS : 17.0 21.0 32.0 152 MN : 41.0 40.0 32.0 80 NE : 14.0 19.0 30.0 158 ND : 165.0 155.0 125.0 81 OK 2/ : 0.5 SD : 20.0 50.0 40.0 80 TX : 25.0 36.0 45.0 125 : Oth Sts 3/ : 8.5 8.5 : US : 304.5 353.5 332.5 94 : All : CA 2/ : 32.0 CO : 119.0 194.0 125.0 64 KS : 172.0 241.0 162.0 67 MN : 131.0 115.0 92.0 80 NE : 49.0 64.0 65.0 102 ND : 1,075.0 1,115.0 975.0 87 OK 2/ : 23.5 SD : 415.0 600.0 490.0 82 TX : 42.0 101.0 105.0 104 : Oth Sts 3/ : 67.0 86.5 : US : 2,070.0 2,516.5 2,069.5 82 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. 2/ Beginning in 2009, CA and OK are published individually. 3/ For 2007 and 2008, Other States include CA, IL, MI, MO, MT, OK, WI, and WY. Beginning in 2009, Other States is discontinued. Flaxseed: Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted State :--------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ----------- 1,000 Acres ----------- Percent : MN : 4 3 3 100 MT : 21 9 13 144 ND : 320 335 360 107 SD : 9 7 10 143 : US : 354 354 386 109 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. Cotton: Area Planted by Type, State, and United States, 2007-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Type : Area Planted and :------------------------------------------------------------------- State : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -------------- 1,000 Acres -------------- Percent : Upland : AL : 400.0 290.0 280.0 97 AZ : 170.0 135.0 130.0 96 AR : 860.0 620.0 520.0 84 CA : 195.0 120.0 75.0 63 FL : 85.0 67.0 65.0 97 GA : 1,030.0 940.0 940.0 100 KS : 47.0 35.0 35.0 100 LA : 335.0 300.0 240.0 80 MS : 660.0 365.0 300.0 82 MO : 380.0 306.0 300.0 98 NM : 43.0 37.0 33.0 89 NC : 500.0 430.0 375.0 87 OK : 175.0 170.0 160.0 94 SC : 180.0 135.0 140.0 104 TN : 515.0 285.0 310.0 109 TX : 4,900.0 5,000.0 4,700.0 94 VA : 60.0 61.0 65.0 107 : US : 10,535.0 9,296.0 8,668.0 93 : Amer-Pima : AZ : 2.5 0.8 1.0 125 CA : 260.0 155.0 120.0 77 NM : 4.7 2.7 2.5 93 TX : 25.0 15.5 20.0 129 : US : 292.2 174.0 143.5 82 : All : AL : 400.0 290.0 280.0 97 AZ : 172.5 135.8 131.0 96 AR : 860.0 620.0 520.0 84 CA : 455.0 275.0 195.0 71 FL : 85.0 67.0 65.0 97 GA : 1,030.0 940.0 940.0 100 KS : 47.0 35.0 35.0 100 LA : 335.0 300.0 240.0 80 MS : 660.0 365.0 300.0 82 MO : 380.0 306.0 300.0 98 NM : 47.7 39.7 35.5 89 NC : 500.0 430.0 375.0 87 OK : 175.0 170.0 160.0 94 SC : 180.0 135.0 140.0 104 TN : 515.0 285.0 310.0 109 TX : 4,925.0 5,015.5 4,720.0 94 VA : 60.0 61.0 65.0 107 : US : 10,827.2 9,470.0 8,811.5 93 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. Sugarbeets: Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 2/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -------------- 1,000 Acres -------------- Percent : CA : 40.0 26.1 25.0 96 CO : 32.0 33.8 36.3 107 ID : 169.0 131.0 166.0 127 MI : 150.0 137.0 138.0 101 MN : 486.0 440.0 445.0 101 MT : 47.5 31.7 37.5 118 NE : 47.5 45.2 52.0 115 ND : 252.0 208.0 212.0 102 OR : 12.0 6.7 10.0 149 WA 3/ : 2.0 1.6 WY : 30.8 29.7 29.8 100 : US : 1,268.8 1,090.8 1,151.6 106 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Relates to year of intended harvest in all States except CA. In CA, relates to year of intended harvest for fall planted beets in central CA and to year of planting for overwintered beets in central and southern CA. 2/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from processors. 3/ Estimates discontinued in 2009. Tobacco: Area Harvested by State and United States, 2007-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ----------------- Acres ----------------- Percent : CT : 2,900 2,600 2,500 96 GA : 18,500 16,000 15,000 94 KY : 89,200 87,800 83,500 95 MA : 1,320 690 1,000 145 MO 2/ : 1,600 1,500 NC : 170,000 174,000 180,300 104 OH : 3,500 3,400 3,200 94 PA : 7,900 7,900 8,000 101 SC : 20,500 19,000 18,500 97 TN : 19,980 21,800 21,600 99 VA : 20,600 19,500 19,600 101 : US : 356,000 354,190 353,200 100 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Intended area harvested in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. 2/ Estimates discontinued in 2009. Tobacco: Area Harvested by Class, Type, State, and United States, 2007-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested Class and Type :-------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : --------------- Acres --------------- Percent : Class 1, Flue-cured : GA : 18,500 16,000 15,000 94 NC : 166,000 171,000 177,000 104 SC : 20,500 19,000 18,500 97 VA : 18,000 17,000 17,000 100 US : 223,000 223,000 227,500 102 Class 2, Fire-cured : KY : 8,000 10,900 9,000 83 TN : 6,200 7,200 6,500 90 VA : 400 500 600 120 US : 14,600 18,600 16,100 87 Class 3, Air-cured : Class 3A, Light : Air-cured : Burley : KY : 77,000 70,000 70,000 100 MO 2/ : 1,600 1,500 NC : 4,000 3,000 3,300 110 OH : 3,500 3,400 3,200 94 PA : 5,000 4,300 4,100 95 TN : 13,000 13,000 14,000 108 VA : 2,200 2,000 2,000 100 US : 106,300 97,200 96,600 99 Southern MD Belt : PA : 1,100 1,800 1,900 106 Total Light Air-cured : 107,400 99,000 98,500 99 Class 3B, Dark : Air-cured : KY : 4,200 6,900 4,500 65 TN : 780 1,600 1,100 69 US : 4,980 8,500 5,600 66 Class 4, Cigar Filler : PA Seedleaf : PA : 1,800 1,800 2,000 111 Class 5, Cigar Binder : CT Valley Binder : CT : 1,900 1,700 1,700 100 MA : 1,100 500 800 160 US : 3,000 2,200 2,500 114 Class 6, Cigar Wrapper : CT Valley Shade-grown : CT : 1,000 900 800 89 MA : 220 190 200 105 US : 1,220 1,090 1,000 92 All Cigar Types : 6,020 5,090 5,500 108 : All Tobacco : 356,000 354,190 353,200 100 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Intended area harvested in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. 2/ Estimates discontinued in 2009. Dry Edible Beans: Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 2/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : -------------- 1,000 Acres -------------- Percent : CA : 59.0 52.0 60.0 115 CO : 48.0 48.0 48.0 100 ID : 90.0 80.0 95.0 119 KS : 6.5 6.0 6.5 108 MI : 200.0 200.0 210.0 105 MN : 150.0 150.0 155.0 103 MT : 18.3 11.2 10.7 96 NE : 110.0 135.0 115.0 85 NM : 8.3 9.3 11.8 127 NY : 17.0 17.0 17.0 100 ND : 690.0 660.0 660.0 100 OR : 7.7 4.8 5.0 104 SD : 13.0 8.5 11.5 135 TX : 17.0 24.0 41.0 171 UT 3/ : 1.5 1.2 WA : 60.0 50.0 60.0 120 WI : 6.1 6.5 5.6 86 WY : 25.0 31.5 34.0 108 : US : 1,527.4 1,495.0 1,546.1 103 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Excludes beans grown for garden seed. 2/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. 3/ Estimates discontinued in 2009. Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans): Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted Size & State :----------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ----------- 1,000 Acres ----------- Percent : Small Chickpeas 2/ : CA : ID : 3.5 4.3 9.0 209 MT : 1.6 0.9 1.0 111 ND : 4.5 4.0 13.0 325 SD : 0.9 2.3 256 WA : 1.5 2.0 : US : 11.1 10.1 27.3 270 : Large Chickpeas 3/ : CA : 6.5 6.4 10.6 166 ID : 38.0 26.7 18.0 67 MT : 8.2 1.7 2.7 159 ND : 12.5 5.3 3.0 57 OR : 3.2 0.7 1.0 143 SD : 5.7 1.5 1.0 67 WA : 40.0 29.5 33.0 112 : US : 114.1 71.8 69.3 97 : All Chickpeas : CA : 6.5 6.4 10.6 166 ID : 41.5 31.0 27.0 87 MT : 9.8 2.6 3.7 142 ND : 17.0 9.3 16.0 172 OR : 3.2 0.7 1.0 143 SD : 5.7 2.4 3.3 138 WA : 41.5 29.5 35.0 119 : US : 125.2 81.9 96.6 118 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. Chickpea acres included with dry bean acres. 2/ Garbanzo beans smaller than 20/64 inch. 3/ Garbanzo beans larger than 20/64 inch. Lentils: Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ------------- 1,000 Acres ------------- Percent : ID : 38.0 38.0 55.0 145 MT : 87.0 83.0 125.0 151 ND : 110.0 95.0 140.0 147 WA : 68.0 55.0 55.0 100 : US : 303.0 271.0 375.0 138 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. Dry Edible Peas: Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted State :----------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ----------- 1,000 Acres ----------- Percent : ID : 25.0 37.0 40.0 108 MT : 235.0 245.0 260.0 106 ND : 515.0 520.0 570.0 110 OR : 5.5 5.5 6.0 109 WA : 67.0 75.0 90.0 120 : US : 847.5 882.5 966.0 109 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. Austrian Winter Peas: Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted State :----------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ----------- 1,000 Acres ---------- Percent : ID : 6.0 5.0 6.0 120 MT : 20.0 10.0 10.0 100 OR : 3.0 2.5 3.0 120 : US : 29.0 17.5 19.0 109 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. Sweet Potatoes: Area Planted by State and United States, 2007-2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2007 : 2008 : 2009 1/ : 2009/2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ------------- 1,000 Acres ------------- Percent : AL : 2.4 2.6 2.7 104 CA : 13.5 14.5 16.5 114 LA : 16.0 15.0 15.0 100 MS : 20.5 20.0 20.0 100 NJ : 1.2 1.2 1.2 100 NC : 44.0 47.0 45.0 96 SC 2/ : 0.6 0.6 TX : 1.9 1.7 1.5 88 VA 2/ : 0.4 0.3 : US : 100.5 102.9 101.9 99 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Intended plantings in 2009 as indicated by reports from farmers. 2/ Estimates discontinued in 2009. Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2008-2009 (Domestic Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested Crop :----------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : Grains & Hay : Barley : 4,234.0 3,953.0 3,767.0 Corn for Grain 2/ : 85,982.0 84,986.0 78,640.0 Corn for Silage : 5,965.0 Hay, All : 60,062.0 60,297.0 Alfalfa : 20,980.0 All Other : 39,082.0 Oats : 3,217.0 3,400.0 1,395.0 Proso Millet : 520.0 460.0 Rice : 2,995.0 3,183.0 2,976.0 Rye : 1,260.0 269.0 Sorghum for Grain 2/ : 8,284.0 6,960.0 7,271.0 Sorghum for Silage : 408.0 Wheat, All : 63,147.0 58,638.0 55,685.0 Winter : 46,281.0 42,889.0 39,614.0 Durum : 2,731.0 2,445.0 2,584.0 Other Spring : 14,135.0 13,304.0 13,487.0 : Oilseeds : Canola : 1,011.0 857.0 989.0 Cottonseed : Flaxseed : 354.0 386.0 340.0 Mustard Seed : 79.5 71.5 Peanuts : 1,534.0 1,124.0 1,507.0 Rapeseed : 0.2 0.2 Safflower : 202.0 195.0 Soybeans for Beans : 75,718.0 76,024.0 74,641.0 Sunflower : 2,516.5 2,070.0 2,396.0 : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : Cotton, All : 9,470.0 8,811.5 7,728.4 Upland : 9,296.0 8,668.0 7,559.0 Amer-Pima : 174.0 143.5 169.4 Sugarbeets : 1,090.8 1,151.6 1,004.6 Sugarcane : 868.5 Tobacco : 354.2 353.2 : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : Austrian Winter Peas : 17.5 19.0 8.0 Dry Edible Beans : 1,495.0 1,546.1 1,445.2 Dry Edible Peas : 882.5 966.0 847.3 Lentils : 271.0 375.0 263.0 Wrinkled Seed Peas : : Potatoes & Misc. : Coffee (HI) : 6.3 Ginger Root (HI) : 0.1 Hops : 40.9 Peppermint Oil : 60.0 Potatoes, All : 1,057.8 1,044.7 Winter : 11.0 9.0 11.0 9.0 Spring : 70.3 68.8 Summer : 46.0 43.8 Fall : 930.5 921.1 Spearmint Oil : 20.4 Sweet Potatoes : 102.9 101.9 97.0 Taro (HI) 3/ : 0.4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop year. 2/ Area planted for all purposes. 3/ Area is total acres in crop, not harvested acreage. Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2008-2009 (Domestic Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : Yield : Production Crop :Unit :------------------------------------------- : : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : ------ 1,000 ----- : : Grains & Hay : : Barley : Bu : 63.6 239,498 Corn for Grain : " : 153.9 12,101,238 Corn for Silage : Ton : 18.7 111,619 Hay, All : " : 2.43 145,672 Alfalfa : " : 3.32 69,620 All Other : " : 1.95 76,052 Oats : Bu : 63.5 88,635 Proso Millet : " : 32.3 14,880 Rice 2/ : Cwt : 6,846 203,733 Rye : Bu : 29.7 7,979 Sorghum for Grain : " : 65.0 472,342 Sorghum for Silage : Ton : 13.8 5,646 Wheat, All : Bu : 44.9 2,499,524 Winter : " : 47.2 1,867,903 Durum : " : 32.8 84,877 Other Spring : " : 40.5 546,744 : : Oilseeds : : Canola : Lb : 1,461 1,445,064 Cottonseed 3/ : Ton : 4,429.0 Flaxseed : Bu : 16.8 5,716 Mustard Seed : Lb : 577 41,255 Peanuts : " : 3,416 5,147,900 Rapeseed : " : 1,500 300 Safflower : " : 1,592 310,433 Soybeans for Beans : Bu : 39.6 2,959,174 Sunflower : Lb : 1,429 3,422,840 : : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : : Cotton, All 2/ : Bale: 810 13,035.6 Upland 2/ : " : 799 12,589.0 Amer-Pima 2/ : " : 1,265 446.6 Sugarbeets : Ton : 26.7 26,820 Sugarcane : " : 33.0 28,636 Tobacco : Lb : 2,260 800,527 : : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : : Austrian Winter Peas 2/ : Cwt : 1,300 104 Dry Edible Beans 2/ : " : 1,768 25,558 Dry Edible Peas 2/ : " : 1,448 12,270 Lentils 2/ : " : 917 2,411 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3/ : " : 580 : : Potatoes & Misc. : : Coffee (HI) : Lb : 1,160 7,300 Ginger Root (HI) : " : 30,000 1,800 Hops : " : 1,971 80,630.1 Peppermint Oil : " : 92 5,499 Potatoes, All : Cwt : 395 412,580 Winter : " : 230 210 2,530 1,890 Spring : " : 293 20,132 Summer : " : 309 13,532 Fall : " : 409 376,386 Spearmint Oil : Lb : 118 2,399 Sweet Potatoes : Cwt : 189 18,345 Taro (HI) 3/ : Lb : 4,400 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop year. 2/ Yield in pounds. 3/ Yield is not estimated. Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2008-2009 (Metric Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested Crop :----------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Hectares : Grains & Hay : Barley : 1,713,460 1,599,740 1,524,470 Corn for Grain 2/ :34,796,060 34,392,980 31,824,820 Corn for Silage : 2,413,980 Hay, All 3/ : 24,306,490 24,401,590 Alfalfa : 8,490,400 All Other : 15,816,090 Oats : 1,301,890 1,375,950 564,540 Proso Millet : 210,440 186,160 Rice : 1,212,050 1,288,130 1,204,360 Rye : 509,910 108,860 Sorghum for Grain 2/ : 3,352,450 2,816,640 2,942,500 Sorghum for Silage : 165,110 Wheat, All 3/ :25,554,960 23,730,210 22,535,160 Winter :18,729,460 17,356,750 16,031,390 Durum : 1,105,210 989,470 1,045,720 Other Spring : 5,720,290 5,384,000 5,458,050 : Oilseeds : Canola : 409,140 346,940 400,240 Cottonseed : Flaxseed : 143,260 156,210 137,590 Mustard Seed : 32,170 28,940 Peanuts : 620,790 454,870 609,870 Rapeseed : 80 80 Safflower : 81,750 78,910 Soybeans for Beans :30,642,320 30,766,150 30,206,470 Sunflower : 1,018,400 837,510 969,640 : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : Cotton, All 3/ : 3,832,410 3,565,930 3,127,610 Upland : 3,762,000 3,507,850 3,059,050 Amer-Pima : 70,420 58,070 68,550 Sugarbeets : 441,440 466,040 406,550 Sugarcane : 351,470 Tobacco : 143,340 142,940 : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : Austrian Winter Peas : 7,080 7,690 3,240 Dry Edible Beans : 605,010 625,690 584,860 Dry Edible Peas : 357,140 390,930 342,890 Lentils : 109,670 151,760 106,430 Wrinkled Seed Peas : : Potatoes & Misc. : Coffee (HI) : 2,550 Ginger Root (HI) : 20 Hops : 16,550 Peppermint Oil : 24,280 Potatoes, All 3/ : 428,080 422,780 Winter : 4,450 3,640 4,450 3,640 Spring : 28,450 27,840 Summer : 18,620 17,730 Fall : 376,560 372,760 Spearmint Oil : 8,260 Sweet Potatoes : 41,640 41,240 39,250 Taro (HI) 4/ : 160 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop year. 2/ Area planted for all purposes. 3/ Total may not add due to rounding. 4/ Area is total hectares in crop, not harvested hectares. Crop Summary: Yield and Production, United States, 2008-2009 (Metric Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield : Production Crop :----------------------------------------------- : 2008 : 2009 : 2008 : 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Metric Tons : Grains & Hay : Barley : 3.42 5,214,450 Corn for Grain : 9.66 307,385,600 Corn for Silage : 41.95 101,259,050 Hay, All 2/ : 5.44 132,151,420 Alfalfa : 7.44 63,158,200 All Other : 4.36 68,993,210 Oats : 2.28 1,286,530 Proso Millet : 1.81 337,470 Rice : 7.67 9,241,170 Rye : 1.86 202,680 Sorghum for Grain : 4.08 11,998,040 Sorghum for Silage : 31.02 5,121,970 Wheat, All 2/ : 3.02 68,025,900 Winter : 3.17 50,835,990 Durum : 2.21 2,309,970 Other Spring : 2.73 14,879,930 : Oilseeds : Canola : 1.64 655,470 Cottonseed 3/ : 4,017,920 Flaxseed : 1.06 145,190 Mustard Seed : 0.65 18,710 Peanuts : 3.83 2,335,050 Rapeseed : 1.68 140 Safflower : 1.78 140,810 Soybeans for Beans : 2.67 80,535,520 Sunflower : 1.60 1,552,570 : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : Cotton, All 2/ : 0.91 2,838,170 Upland : 0.90 2,740,930 Amer-Pima : 1.42 97,240 Sugarbeets : 59.85 24,330,690 Sugarcane : 73.91 25,978,140 Tobacco : 2.53 363,110 : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : Austrian Winter Peas : 1.46 4,720 Dry Edible Beans : 1.98 1,159,290 Dry Edible Peas : 1.62 556,560 Lentils : 1.03 109,360 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3/ : 26,310 : Potatoes & Misc. : Coffee (HI) : 1.30 3,310 Ginger Root (HI) : 33.63 820 Hops : 2.21 36,570 Peppermint Oil : 0.10 2,490 Potatoes, All 2/ : 44.26 18,714,320 Winter : 25.78 23.54 114,760 85,730 Spring : 32.80 913,170 Summer : 34.63 613,800 Fall : 45.80 17,072,580 Spearmint Oil : 0.13 1,090 Sweet Potatoes : 21.20 832,120 Taro (HI) 3/ : 2,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2009 crop year. 2/ Production may not add due to rounding. 3/ Yield is not estimated. Winter Weather Summary Highlights: East of the Rockies, temperature and precipitation patterns were rather consistent with conditions expected during a La Niņa winter. Cold, snowy weather prevailed from the upper Midwest into New England, while warm, mostly dry conditions affected the southern Atlantic States and the south-central U.S. Wet weather was observed across parts of the interior Southeast. Meanwhile, conditions in the West with a patchwork quilt of above and below normal precipitation totals were not typical of La Niņa, which normally results in Northwestern wetness and Southwestern dryness. In California, a wet February partially offset the effects of a very dry January. Elsewhere in the West, generally mild conditions in the southern Rockies contrasted with chilly weather in the Pacific Northwest. Winter temperatures averaged at least 2 degrees Fahrenheit below normal in Maine and from eastern Montana into the Great Lakes region. Readings averaged as many as 4 to 8 degrees Fahrenheit below normal in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Farther south, however, December-February temperatures averaged at least 4 degrees Fahrenheit above normal in parts of the southern Rockies and southern Plains. December: Stormy weather across the Nation's northern tier buried winter grains beneath a protective blanket of snow, but disrupted rural travel and increased stress on winter-weary livestock. December snowfall records were established in dozens of locations from Washington to New York, and a few all-time monthly snowfall records were also broken. The remainder of the West also received some precipitation, although not as consistently. For example, the Sierra Nevada received a monthly average of 6 inches of precipitation, boosting the water equivalency of the mountain snow pack from 1 inch (13 percent of average for the date) on November 30 to 7 inches (74 percent) by the end of December. At lower elevations, rain provided some relief for California's drought-stressed pastures and rangeland. Farther east, a dry regime across the southern Plains resulted in deterioration in the condition of the winter wheat crop. In addition, high winds raised dust on several occasions across the southern High Plains. By January 3, nearly half (46 percent) of the Texas winter wheat crop was rated in very poor to poor condition, up from 1 percent on November 23. Similarly, one-fifth of Oklahoma's wheat was rated very poor to poor on January 3, up from 6 percent on November 23. Meanwhile, just 9 percent of the winter wheat in Kansas was rated very poor to poor in early January, along with 4 to 5 percent of the crop in Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Elsewhere, December rainfall significantly eased long-term drought across the interior Southeast, while occasional rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow fell in the Northeast. In contrast, most of the lower Southeast, including Florida, remained dry during December. As a result, irrigation requirements increased in Florida's citrus and winter crop areas. December temperatures generally averaged 2 to 6 degrees Fahrenheit above normal across the lower Southeast, but were mostly well below normal across the northern Plains, the Midwest, and the West. Monthly readings averaged as many as 6 degrees Fahrenheit below normal in the Northwest, and ranged from 4 to 12 degrees Fahrenheit below normal across the northern Plains and the upper Midwest. January: Unusually cold weather persisted from the Midwest into the Northeast, where monthly temperatures averaged at least 5 degrees Fahrenheit below normal. While much of this region experienced a reprieve from December's heavy snow, an extensive snow cover remained in place due to the frigid conditions. In contrast, mild, breezy weather kept the northern and central High Plains free of snow for much of January. Meanwhile, unfavorably dry weather prevailed from the Rockies westward, except for pockets of heavy snow across the Intermountain West and early- month downpours and flooding in the Pacific Northwest. An area from California into the Great Basin, where drought developed during the winter of 2006-07, was of particular concern due to already low reservoir levels and the risk of completing a third consecutive year of drought. At month's end, California's 151 intrastate reservoirs cumulatively held just 66 percent of the normal volume of water for January 31. At the same time, the Sierra Nevada snow pack contained a meager average of 10 inches of liquid, 59 percent of average for the date. Farther east, a late month winter storm brought much needed moisture to the southern Plains, but produced significant build-ups of ice and snow from the Mid-South into the Northeast. On January 27-28, Kentucky and neighboring states were particularly hard hit by accumulations of freezing rain, which reached an inch or more and caused major electrical disruptions. Cold air made a deep push into Florida from January 21-23. In most Florida locations, the outbreak's lowest temperatures were observed on January 22. Although citrus and sugarcane appeared to escape the freezes with few adverse impacts, tender vegetables such as beans, tomatoes, and sweet corn reportedly experienced varying degrees of damage. Among winter crop areas, only southeastern Florida escaped the freeze. Elsewhere, winter wheat conditions declined sharply across the southern Plains due to drought intensification. In Texas, 64 percent of the winter wheat was rated in very poor to poor condition on February 1, up from 46 percent on January 3 and 16 percent on November 23. Similarly, 36 percent of Oklahoma's wheat was rated very poor to poor, up from 20 percent in early January and 6 percent in late November. February: Much needed precipitation doubled the water content of the Sierra Nevada snow pack and aided California's drought-stressed pastures and rangeland. According to the California Department of Water Resources, the water equivalent of the Sierra Nevada snow pack climbed from 10 to 20 inches (from 58 to 77 percent of average for the date) during February. In contrast, winter wheat continued to suffer across the southern Plains due to drought. In Texas, nearly two-thirds (63 percent) of the winter wheat was rated in very poor to poor condition on March 1, up from 46 percent on January 3 and 16 percent on November 23. By early March, very poor to poor conditions were also noted on 42 and 15 percent of the wheat acreage in Oklahoma and Kansas, respectively. Farther north and east, however, heavy precipitation occurred from the Dakotas eastward into the Great Lakes region, maintaining adequate to locally excessive moisture reserves. Elsewhere, drier than normal conditions prevailed during February across the majority of the South and East. Southeastern drought concerns were greatest, however, across Florida's peninsula, where citrus producers irrigated to ensure favorable moisture in orchards for the upcoming bloom season. Warmer than normal conditions were observed during February in a broad area stretching from the Rockies into the Midwest. Monthly temperatures averaged at least 5 degrees Fahrenheit above normal across the southern half of the Plains. In contrast, cooler than normal weather prevailed across the northernmost Plains, the lower Southeast, and the Far West. February readings averaged at least 5 degrees Fahrenheit below normal in much of North Dakota and a few locations in Florida and southern Georgia. On February 5, Florida's peninsula experienced a freeze similar to the one observed on January 22. Like the earlier freeze, citrus and sugarcane appeared to escape significant harm, while tender vegetables, such as tomatoes, beans, and sweet corn, suffered varying degrees of damage. Crop Comments Corn: Growers intend to plant 85.0 million acres of corn for all purposes in 2009, down 1 percent from last year and 9 percent below 2007. If realized, this will still be the third largest acreage since 1949. Expected acreage is down in many States as corn prices have retreated from last year's record highs and input costs have remained unstable. The largest declines are expected in North Dakota and Colorado, down 250,000 and 200,000 acres, respectively. Intended acres in California are down 120,000 acres from last year while producers in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Texas intend to decrease corn planted area by 100,000 acres. The largest increases are expected in Missouri, up 250,000 acres, South Dakota, up 150,000 acres, and Illinois, up 100,000 acres. Sorghum: The 2009 sorghum area intended to be planted for all purposes is estimated at 6.96 million acres, down 16 percent from 2008. Compared with last year, producers in all States are showing a decline in intended acreage. Producers in Kansas intend to plant 2.80 million acres, down 3 percent from the previous year. The largest decline is expected in Texas, where farmers intend to plant 750,000 acres less than 2008. Planting was underway in early March across the Lower Valley and Upper Coast regions of Texas, as 18 percent of the State's crop was planted by March 15, two percentage points behind the 5-year average. Oats: Growers intend to plant an estimated 3.40 million acres, up 6 percent from the 3.22 million acres planted in 2008. Most of the increase in acreage is expected to be in the Great Plains States. The largest acreage increase is expected to occur in Iowa, where growers intend to plant 200,000 acres, 50,000 more than last year. Acreage intentions increased or remained unchanged in all but 8 of the estimating States. The largest declines are in the Great Lakes region. Barley: Growers intend to plant 3.95 million acres for 2009, down 7 percent from last year. If realized, this will be the third lowest barley planted acreage on record. In North Dakota, the largest barley-producing State, the expected planted area is 1.55 million acres, down 6 percent from 2008. Growers in California, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and Wyoming intend to decrease their acreage by 20 percent or more. Planted acreage is expected to decline to record low levels in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Utah. Oregon expects to match its lowest acreage on record. Winter Wheat: The 2009 winter wheat planted area is estimated at 42.9 million acres, up 2 percent from the Winter Wheat Seedings report. Acreage increases from the previous report were mainly in the Hard Red Winter growing States. States with the most notable acreage increases from the previous estimate were Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado. Of the total acreage, about 30.9 million acres are Hard Red Winter, 8.38 million acres are Soft Red Winter, and 3.65 million acres are White Winter. Winter wheat conditions declined over the winter in several States. Moisture shortages are a concern in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Durum Wheat: Area seeded to Durum wheat is expected to total 2.45 million acres, down 10 percent from 2008. Planted acreage is expected to be down in all producing States except Idaho. Growers in North Dakota and Montana intend to reduce acreage from last year by 200,000 and 50,000 acres, respectively. Other Spring Wheat: Growers intend to plant 13.3 million acres this year, down 6 percent from 2008. Of the total, about 12.7 million acres are Hard Red Spring wheat. The largest expected acreage decreases are in Montana, down 300,000, North Dakota down 200,000. Growers in both South Dakota and Minnesota intend to plant 100,000 fewer acres than last year. Rice: Area planted to rice for 2009 is expected to total 3.18 million acres, up 6 percent from 2008. Except for California, acreage in all rice producing States is expected to increase from the previous year, mainly due to the high prices received during 2008. Concerns over possible water restrictions for the upcoming season is the driving force behind California's expected 8 percent decrease in planted acreage from 2008. Growers in Arkansas, the largest rice producing State, intend to plant 1.58 million acres, up 13 percent from last year. Long grain planted acreage, representing 80 percent of the total rice acreage, is expected to be up 7 percent from last year. Medium grain planted acreage, representing 19 percent of the total, is expected to be up 6 percent from the previous year due to acreage increases in the Delta States. Area planted to short grain varieties, 1 percent of the total, is expected to be 41,000 acres. Hay: Producers intend to harvest 60.3 million acres of all hay in 2009, up slightly from 2008. Harvested area is expected to increase from last year throughout most of the Central Great Plains and the Pacific Northwest. Oklahoma, Montana, Kansas, and Wisconsin expect the largest increase in acreage harvested. North Dakota, Texas, North Carolina, and Missouri expect the largest decreases in acreage harvested. Producers in Oklahoma and Montana intend to harvest 240,000 and 200,000 more acres, respectively, while growers in North Dakota and Texas expect to harvest 420,000 and 130,000 less acres, respectively. Soybeans: Growers intend to plant an estimated 76.0 million acres in 2009, up slightly from the acreage planted in 2008 and will be the largest on record, if realized. Tightening soybean supplies and lower input costs than corn have resulted in farmers intending to plant more soybean area this year. Compared with last year, the largest increase is expected in Kansas, up 200,000 acres. Increases of 100,000 acres or more are also expected in Arkansas, Iowa, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Ohio. Meanwhile, the States with the largest expected declines are Missouri and South Dakota, both down 150,000 acres. If realized, the planted acreage in Kansas and New York will be the largest on record, and the planted acreage in North Dakota will tie the previous record high. Peanuts: Growers intend to plant 1.12 million acres of peanuts in 2009, down 27 percent from the previous year. Record production in 2008, and concerns about future demand as a result of the Salmonella outbreak have limited the number of contracts being offered to producers for the upcoming season. Growers in the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina) intend to plant 855,000 acres in 2009, compared with 1.13 million acres planted in 2008. In Georgia, the largest peanut producing State, planted acreage is expected to decline 28 percent from last year. Growers in the Southwest (New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) intend to plant 182,000 acres, down 36 percent from the previous year. Plantings in the Virginia-North Carolina region are expected to total 87,000 acres, down 29 percent from 2008. Acreage in Virginia is expected to decline 50 percent from 2008. Sunflower: Growers intend to plant a total of 2.07 million acres in 2009, down 18 percent from last year, but down only 500 acres from 2007. Area intended for oil type varieties, at 1.74 million acres, is down 20 percent from 2008. The area intended for non-oil varieties, estimated at 332,500 acres, is down 6 percent from last year. North Dakota sunflower growers intend to plant 975,000 acres in 2009, down 140,000 acres from 2008. Compared with last year, most major sunflower- producing States are expecting a large decline in planted area in 2009, with only Nebraska and Texas showing slight increases in expected acreage. Canola: Producers intend to plant 857,300 acres in 2009, down 15 percent from 2008. Planted area is expected to decrease from last year in Minnesota, Montana, and North Dakota. Producers in North Dakota, the leading canola State, intend to plant 760,000 acres, down 150,000 acres from last year. Flaxseed: Producers intend to plant 386,000 acres of flaxseed in 2009, up 9 percent from both last year and 2007. Planted area is expected to increase or remain unchanged from last year in all States in the estimating program. In North Dakota, the leading flaxseed-producing State, growers intend to plant 360,000 acres in 2009, up 7 percent from 2008. Cotton: Area planted to all cotton for 2009 is expected to total 8.81 million acres, down 7 percent from last year. Upland area is expected to total 8.67 million acres, 7 percent below last year and the lowest since 1983. American-Pima cotton growers intend to plant 143,500 acres, down 18 percent from last year. Producers intend to plant fewer acres of cotton due to low cotton prices and higher input costs. Upland growers in the Delta States (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee) intend to plant 1.67 million acres, an 11 percent decrease from the previous year. Farmers in Mississippi expect to plant 300,000 acres, 18 percent less than last year and the lowest acreage on record. Louisiana producers intend to plant 240,000 acres, the lowest on record. In Arkansas, producers intend to plant 520,000 acres, down 16 percent from last year and the lowest since 1986. Tennessee producers intend to plant 9 percent more acres than last year. In the Southeastern States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia) growers intend to plant 1.87 million acres, a decrease of 3 percent from last year. In the region, North Carolina shows the largest decline with growers intending to plant 375,000 acres, 13 percent less than 2008. Alabama producers intend to plant 280,000 acres, down 3 percent from last year and the lowest acreage since 1983. Georgia producers intend to plant 940,000 acres, unchanged from last year. In South Carolina and Virginia, producers intend to plant more cotton than last year as they shift acreage from peanuts to cotton. Upland cotton producers in Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas intend to plant 4.93 million acres, a 6 percent decrease from last year. Texas producers intend to plant 4.70 million acres, down 300,000 acres from last year. In Southern Texas, planting is underway. Oklahoma producers intend to plant 160,000 acres. Record low area is expected in New Mexico where producers intend to plant 33,000 acres. Upland planted acreage in Arizona and California is expected to total 205,000 acres, down 20 percent from last year. California producers intend to plant 75,000 acres, down 37 percent from last year and the lowest upland acreage since records began in 1941. The large decrease stems from producer concerns over irrigation water supplies. Arizona producers intend to plant 130,000 acres, down 4 percent from last year. American-Pima intentions are 143,500 acres, a decrease of 18 percent from 2008. California producers intend to plant 120,000 acres of American-Pima, down 35,000 acres from last year and the lowest acreage since 1995. Expected area is up in Texas, where producers intend to plant 20,000 acres, 29 percent more than last year. Sugarbeets: Area planted to sugarbeets for the 2009 crop year is expected to total 1.15 million acres, 6 percent higher than the 2008 planted acreage. Intended plantings increased from last year in all States except California, where producers intend to plant only 25,000 acres. If realized, this will establish a new record low for the fifth straight year in California. Tobacco: U.S. all tobacco area for harvest in 2009 is expected to be 353,200 acres, down less than 1 percent from 2008 and 1 percent below 2007. Expected decreases in burley, fire-cured, and dark air-cured tobacco are expected to offset increases in flue-cured and cigar type tobacco. Flue-cured tobacco intentions, at 227,500 acres, are 2 percent above 2008 and 2007. Flue-cured tobacco accounts for 64 percent of this year's expected total tobacco acreage. Acreage in North Carolina, the leading flue-cured State, is up 4 percent from last year. Growers in Georgia and South Carolina expect acreage to decrease from a year ago by 6 percent and 3 percent, respectively. Acreage in Virginia is expected to remain the same. Light air-cured tobacco type acreage is expected to be down 1 percent from a year ago and 8 percent below 2007. Burley tobacco, at 96,600 acres, is 1 percent below last year and down 9 percent from 2007. If realized, this will be the lowest burley acreage on record surpassing last year's low of 97,200 acres. Acreage in Kentucky, the leading burley tobacco State, is expected to be unchanged from a year ago. Growers in Ohio and Pennsylvania expect acreage to decrease from 2008 by 6 percent and 5 percent, respectively. Pennsylvania's southern Maryland type tobacco acres are estimated at 1,900, up 6 percent from 2008 and 73 percent above 2007. Fire-cured tobacco intentions, at 16,100 acres, are down 13 percent from 2008 but 10 percent above 2007. Acreage in Kentucky and Tennessee is expected to decrease from last year by 17 percent and 10 percent, respectively. Acreage in Virginia is expected to increase 20 percent from a year ago. Dark air-cured tobacco intentions, at 5,600 acres, are 34 percent below last year but up 12 percent from 2007. Growers in Kentucky and Tennessee are expecting acreage to decrease from a year ago by 35 percent and 31 percent, respectively. After last year's large crop, fewer acres are being contracted for the dark tobacco types. All cigar type tobacco intentions, at 5,500 acres, are 8 percent above last year but down 9 percent from 2007. Increases in cigar binder and cigar filler more than offset decreases in shade-grown tobacco. Connecticut Valley binder area for harvest, at 2,500 acres, is 14 percent above 2008. Pennsylvania seedleaf, at 2,000 acres, is expected to be up 11 percent from a year ago. Expected Connecticut Valley shade-grown tobacco acres, at 1,000, are down 8 percent from a year ago. Sweet Potatoes: Planted area of sweet potatoes is expected to total 101,900 acres for the 2009 season, down 1 percent from last year but 1 percent above 2007. The planted acreage decrease is due to fewer acres expected in North Carolina and the removal of South Carolina and Virginia from the estimation program beginning this year. In North Carolina, bad weather and low prices are deterring some growers from planting sweet potatoes, while drought is the main reason fewer acres are expected in Texas. In California, growers intend to increase planted acres hoping for a sufficient supply of irrigation water. Farmers in Alabama also intend to increase sweet potato acres. Planted acreage in Louisiana, Mississippi, and New Jersey is expected to be unchanged. Dry Beans: U.S. dry bean growers intend to plant 1.55 million acres in 2009, up 3 percent from the previous year and 1 percent higher than 2007. The increase in planted acres can be attributed in part to favorably stable dry bean prices. Expected area planted to all chickpeas is 96,600 acres, up 18 percent from 2008 but 23 percent lower than 2007. Small chickpea area, at 27,300 acres, is almost 3 times more acres than last year and 2.5 times more than 2007. Large chickpea acreage is expected to be 3 percent lower than last year and 39 percent less than 2007. Small chickpeas are defined as peas that will pass through a 20/64 inch hole screen. Acreage increases are expected in 11 of the 17 dry bean estimating States. In North Dakota, the largest producing State, growers intend to plant 660,000 acres, unchanged from last year. Although planted acres are expected to increase in California, growers are concerned about reductions in irrigation water. Dry conditions in Texas have dry bean farmers worried about an increase in failed acres. In Wyoming, topsoil moisture levels were rated 64 percent adequate or better, 5 points above last year and 17 points above the 5-year average. Lentils: Area planted for the 2009 crop year is expected to total 375,000 acres, up 38 percent from 2008 and 24 percent above two years ago. Idaho, Montana, and North Dakota anticipate higher planted acreages this season, while Washington shows no change from a year ago. Farmers in North Dakota, the largest producing State, intend to plant 140,000 acres of lentils this year, up 47 percent from a year ago and 27 percent above two years ago. Acreage in Idaho and Montana is expected to increase from last year by 45 percent and 51 percent, respectively. Dry Edible Peas: Growers intend to plant 966,000 acres, up 9 percent from 2008 and 14 percent above two years ago. Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, and Washington anticipate higher planted acreages this season. Farmers in North Dakota, the largest producing State, intend to plant 570,000 acres this year, up 10 percent from a year ago and 11 percent above two years ago. Montana and Washington are expected to increase planted acreage 6 percent and 20 percent, respectively. Austrian Winter Peas: Area planted for the 2009 crop year is expected to total 19,000 acres, up 9 percent from 2008 but 34 percent below two years ago. Idaho and Oregon anticipate higher planted acreages this season, while Montana expects no change from a year ago. Reliability of Acreage Data in this Report Survey Procedures: The acreage estimates in this report are based primarily on surveys conducted during the first 2 weeks of March. The March Agricultural Survey is a probability survey that includes a sample of approximately 86,000 farm operators selected from a list of producers that ensures all operations in the U.S. have a chance to be selected. These operators were contacted by mail, internet, telephone, or personal interview to obtain information on crop acreage planned for the 2009 crop year. Estimating Procedures: National, Regional, State, and grower reported data were reviewed for reasonableness and consistency with historical estimates. Each State Field Office submits their analysis of the current situation to the Agricultural Statistics Board (ASB). Survey data are compiled to the National level and are reviewed at this level independently of each State's review. Acreage estimates were based on survey data and the historical relationship of official estimates to the survey data. Revision Policy: Acreage estimates in the "Prospective Plantings" report will not be revised. These estimates are intended to reflect grower intentions as of the survey period. New acreage estimates will be made based on surveys conducted in June when crop acreages have been established or planting intentions are firm. These new estimates will be published in the "Acreage" report scheduled for June 30, 2009. Winter wheat is an exception. Since winter wheat was seeded prior to the March survey, any changes in estimates in this report are considered revisions. The estimate of the harvested acreage of winter wheat will be published on May 12, 2009, along with the first production forecast of the crop year. Reliability: The survey used to make acreage estimates is subject to sampling and non-sampling errors that are common to all surveys. Sampling errors represent the variability between estimates that would result if many different samples were surveyed at the same time. Sampling errors for major crops are generally between 1.0 and 3.0 percent, but they cannot be applied directly to the acreage published in this report to determine confidence intervals because the official estimates represent a composite of information from more than a single source. Non-sampling errors cannot be measured directly. They may occur due to incorrect reporting and/or recording, data omissions or duplications, and errors in processing. To minimize non-sampling errors, vigorous quality controls are used in the data collection process and all data are carefully reviewed for consistency and reasonableness. To assist users in evaluating the reliability of acreage estimates in this report, the "Root Mean Square Error," a statistical measure based on past performance, is computed. The deviations between the acreage estimates in this report and the final estimates are expressed as a percentage of the final estimates. The average of 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 estimates relative to the final end-of-season estimates, assuming that factors affecting this year's estimates are not different from those influencing recent years. For example, the "Root Mean Square Error" for the corn planted estimate is 2.0 percent. This means that chances are 2 out of 3 that the current corn acreage estimate will not be above or below the final estimate by more than 2.0 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not exceed 3.5 percent. Also, shown in the table is a 20-year record for selected crops of the difference between the "Prospective Plantings" planted acreage estimates and the final estimates. Using corn again as an example, changes between the intentions estimates and the final estimates during the past 20 years have averaged 1.12 million acres, ranging from 32,000 acres to 3.84 million acres. The prospective plantings estimates have been below the final estimate 7 times and above 13 times. This does not imply that the planted estimate this year is likely to understate or overstate the final estimate. Reliability of Prospective Plantings Planted Acreage Estimates -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : 20-Year Record of : : : Differences Between Forecast : : : and Final Estimate : : :------------------------------------ : Root Mean : : Thousand Acres : Number of Crop :Square Error: 90 : Quantity : Years : Percent : Percent :------------------------------------ : :Confidence : : : :Below:Above : : Interval :Average:Smallest:Largest:Final:Final -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ----- 1,000 Acres ---- Number : Corn : 2.0 3.5 1,119 32 3,844 7 13 Sorghum : 8.9 15.4 717 31 2,471 12 8 Oats : 6.2 10.7 327 21 1,132 1 19 Barley : 5.0 8.7 273 31 667 5 15 Winter Wheat : 1.5 2.5 528 6 1,415 8 12 Durum Wheat : 6.6 11.5 160 12 552 14 6 Other Spring Wheat: 5.8 10.0 797 12 2,543 11 9 Soybeans : 2.1 3.6 1,173 25 2,582 12 8 Upland Cotton : 4.6 7.9 450 6 1,320 10 10 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information Contacts Listed below are the commodity statisticians in the Crops Branch of the National Agricultural Statistics Service to contact for additional information. Lance Honig, Chief.........................................................(202) 720-2127 Field Crops Section Jacqueline Moore, Head.....................................................(202) 720-2127 Todd Ballard - Wheat, Rye..................................................(202) 720-8068 Shiela Corley - Cotton, Cotton Ginnings....................................(202) 720-5944 Jacqueline Moore - Hay, Oats, Sorghum......................................(202) 720-2127 Ty Kalaus - Corn, Proso Millet, Flaxseed...................................(202) 720-9526 Julie Schmidt - Crop Weather, Barley, Sugar Crops..........................(202) 720-7621 Anthony Prillaman - Peanuts, Rice..........................................(202) 720-7688 Travis Thorson - Soybeans, Sunflower, Other Oilseeds.......................(202) 720-7369 Fruits, Vegetables & Special Crops Section Jorge Garcia-Pratts, Head..................................................(202) 720-2127 Leslie Colburn - Berries, Grapes, Maple Syrup, Tobacco.....................(202) 720-7235 Debbie Flippin - Fresh and Processing Vegetables, Onions, Strawberries......................................(202) 720-2157 Fred Granja - Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Plums, Prunes.......................................................(202) 720-4288 Mike Jacobson - Cranberries................................................(202) 720-9085 Dawn Keen - Floriculture, Nursery, Tree Nuts...............................(202) 720-4215 Dan Norris - Austrian Winter Peas, Dry Edible Peas, Lentils, Mint, Mushrooms, Peaches, Pears, Wrinkled Seed Peas............................................(202) 720-3250 Suzanne Avilla - Citrus, Coffee, Tropical Fruits...........................(202) 720-5412 Faye Propsom - Dry Beans, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes.........................(202) 720-4285 Kim Ritchie - Hops.........................................................(360) 902-1940 ACCESS TO REPORTS!! 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