Cr Pr 2-5 (6-05) Acreage National Agricultural Statistics Service USDA Washington, D.C. Released June 30, 2005, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture. For information on Acreage call (202) 720-2127, office hours 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. Corn Planted Acreage Up 1 Percent from 2004 Soybean Acreage Down 3 Percent All Wheat Acreage Down 3 Percent All Cotton Acreage Up 3 Percent Corn planted area for all purposes is estimated at 81.6 million acres, up 1 percent from 2004 and 4 percent above 2003. Farmers increased corn plantings 179,000 acres from their March intentions. Dry conditions during April and May provided favorable planting conditions across much of the Corn Belt which allowed planting to progress well ahead of normal. Similar conditions prevailed in the northern and southern Great Plains. Planting progress in the Southeast, Northwest, and California was slowed by heavy rainfall during April, but drier weather during May allowed growers to recover and finish planting ahead of normal. By May 22, planting progress was ahead of normal in all States, except Colorado, Minnesota, and Texas. Farmers responding to the survey indicated that over 99 percent of the corn acreage had been planted at the time of the interview compared with the average of 97 percent for the past 10 years. The 2005 soybean planted area is estimated at 73.3 million acres, down 3 percent from last year's record high acreage. Area for harvest, at 72.4 million acres, is down 2 percent from 2004. The planted area is down 607,000 acres from the March Prospective Plantings report. Area planted decreased or was unchanged from last year in most of the 31 major soybean producing States, while planted area in 8 States increased, including Kansas, Missouri, and a new record-high soybean acreage in Nebraska. Growers in North Dakota and Minnesota showed the largest decrease in soybean acreage, each 500,000 acres less than 2004. North Dakota farmers shifted to other crops for more favorable prices compared to soybeans, while many Minnesota growers could not plant their crop due to saturated soils from excessive spring showers. Nationally, farmers reported that 91 percent of the intended soybean acreage had been planted at the time of the survey interview, compared with the average of 78 percent for the past 10 years. All wheat planted area is estimated at 58.1 million acres, down 3 percent from 2004. Harvested area is expected to total 50.4 million acres, up 1 percent from last year. The 2005 winter wheat planted area, at 41.4 million acres, is 4 percent below last year and down less than 1 percent from the previous estimate. Of this total, about 30.3 million acres are Hard Red Winter, 6.5 million acres Soft Red Winter, 0.8 million acres Hard White Winter, and 3.7 million acres Soft White Winter. Acreage planted to other spring wheat for 2005 is estimated at 14.1 million, up 2 percent from 2004. Of this total, about 13.5 million acres are Hard Red Spring wheat. The Durum planted area for 2005 is estimated at 2.57 million acres, up fractionally from last year. All cotton plantings for 2005 are expected to total 14.0 million acres, 3 percent above last year. Upland acreage is expected to total 13.8 million acres, also up 3 percent. Producers in California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, New Mexico, and Texas decreased acreage from last year. Growers in all other cotton producing States increased or planted the same acreage as 2004. American-Pima cotton growers planted 266,000 acres, up 7 percent from 2004. The increase is primarily in California, where producers planted 15,000 more Pima acres than last year. This report was approved on June 30, 2005. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns Agricultural Statistics Board Acting Chairperson Steven D. Wiyatt Contents Page Principal Crops. . . . . . . . . 4 Grains & Hay Barley. . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Corn. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Biotechnology Varieties. .24 Hay . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Oats. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Proso Millet. . . . . . . . .12 Rice. . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Rye . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Sorghum . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Wheat, All. . . . . . . . . . 9 Durum . . . . . . . . . .11 Other Spring. . . . . . .11 Winter. . . . . . . . . .10 Oilseeds Canola. . . . . . . . . . . .17 Flaxseed. . . . . . . . . . .17 Peanuts . . . . . . . . . . .15 Mustard Seed. . . . . . . . .17 Rapeseed. . . . . . . . . . .17 Safflower . . . . . . . . . .17 Soybeans. . . . . . . . . . .14 Biotechnology Varieties. .25 Soybeans Following Another Crop15 Sunflower . . . . . . . . . .16 Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops Cotton. . . . . . . . . . . .18 Biotechnology Varieties. .25 Sugarbeets. . . . . . . . . .19 Sugarcane for Sugar and Seed.19 Tobacco, by Class and Type. .20 Tobacco, by State . . . . . .19 Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils Dry Edible Beans. . . . . . .22 Potatoes & Miscellaneous Crops Potatoes, Summer. . . . . . .23 Sweet Potatoes. . . . . . . .22 Alaska . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Crop Comments. . . . . . . . . .33 Crop Summary . . . . . . . . . .26 Information Contacts . . . . . .42 Reliability of Acreage Data in this Report40 Spring Weather Summary . . . . .30 Principal Crops: Area Planted by State and United States, 2003-2005 1/ 2/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State : 2003 : 2004 : 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : AL : 2,048 2,162 2,072 AZ : 715 742 728 AR : 7,996 8,141 7,496 CA : 4,778 4,673 4,487 CO : 6,296 6,157 6,290 CT : 95 99 87 DE : 444 468 437 FL : 1,061 1,042 1,078 GA : 3,807 3,863 3,826 HI : 21 23 24 ID : 4,393 4,360 4,308 IL : 23,302 23,515 23,375 IN : 12,193 12,393 12,353 IA : 24,745 24,748 24,895 KS : 23,247 22,854 22,974 KY : 5,524 5,529 5,507 LA : 3,455 3,658 3,480 ME : 293 304 295 MD : 1,330 1,418 1,331 MA : 103 112 108 MI : 6,480 6,452 6,530 MN : 20,006 19,711 19,481 MS : 4,310 4,375 4,275 MO : 13,940 14,110 13,743 MT : 9,303 9,222 9,479 NE : 19,076 18,804 18,962 NV : 469 449 484 NH : 67 72 70 NJ : 328 344 331 NM : 1,163 1,192 1,193 NY : 3,267 2,653 2,957 NC : 4,681 4,765 4,730 ND : 21,964 21,171 21,368 OH : 10,109 9,991 10,083 OK : 10,857 10,705 10,388 OR : 2,456 2,371 2,263 PA : 3,902 3,893 3,863 RI : 12 12 11 SC : 1,526 1,699 1,643 SD : 17,537 17,314 17,146 TN : 4,956 4,805 4,670 TX : 23,945 23,119 22,333 UT : 1,049 1,028 1,023 VT : 335 325 315 VA : 2,699 2,751 2,731 WA : 3,890 3,754 3,702 WV : 622 651 648 WI : 8,306 7,960 8,107 WY : 1,668 1,441 1,609 : US : 325,693 322,329 320,243 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Crops included in area planted are corn, sorghum, oats, barley, winter wheat, rye, Durum wheat, other spring wheat, rice, soybeans, peanuts, sunflower, cotton, dry edible beans, potatoes, sugarbeets, canola, and proso millet. Harvested acreage is used for all hay, tobacco, and sugarcane in computing total area planted. Includes double cropped acres and unharvested small grains planted as cover crops. Fall potatoes carried forward from the previous year for current year totals. 2/ States do not add to U.S. due to sunflower, canola, and rye acreage not allocated to States. Corn: Area Planted for All Purposes and Harvested for Grain by State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted for All Purposes : Area Harvested for Grain State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : AL : 220 200 195 180 AZ : 53 50 27 22 AR : 320 240 305 230 CA : 540 570 150 165 CO : 1,200 1,100 1,040 940 CT 2/ : 31 30 DE : 160 160 153 150 FL : 70 65 32 22 GA : 335 260 280 220 ID : 230 220 75 55 IL : 11,750 12,100 11,600 11,950 IN : 5,700 5,800 5,530 5,650 IA : 12,700 13,000 12,400 12,650 KS : 3,100 3,450 2,880 3,100 KY : 1,210 1,250 1,140 1,160 LA : 420 360 410 350 ME 2/ : 28 28 MD : 490 470 425 400 MA 2/ : 20 20 MI : 2,200 2,250 1,920 1,970 MN : 7,500 7,500 7,050 7,000 MS : 460 380 440 365 MO : 2,950 3,100 2,880 3,000 MT : 70 65 15 16 NE : 8,250 8,400 7,950 8,100 NV 2/ : 4 4 NH 2/ : 15 14 NJ : 86 75 72 61 NM : 125 120 58 45 NY : 980 980 500 455 NC : 820 770 740 700 ND : 1,800 1,500 1,150 1,200 OH : 3,350 3,450 3,110 3,220 OK : 250 260 200 210 OR : 58 48 28 23 PA : 1,400 1,350 980 880 RI 2/ : 2 2 SC : 315 310 295 280 SD : 4,650 4,400 4,150 3,900 TN : 680 620 615 560 TX : 1,830 2,000 1,680 1,800 UT : 55 60 12 18 VT 2/ : 95 95 VA : 500 490 360 360 WA : 170 150 105 85 WV : 48 46 29 31 WI : 3,600 3,700 2,600 2,800 WY : 90 80 51 45 : US : 80,930 81,592 73,632 74,368 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasted. 2/ Area harvested for grain not estimated. Sorghum: Area Planted for All Purposes and Harvested for Grain by State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted for All Purposes : Area Harvested for Grain State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : AL : 10 10 6 6 AZ : 20 15 6 5 AR : 60 60 56 57 CA : 28 32 12 12 CO : 280 200 180 160 DE 2/ : 2 1 GA : 45 50 25 30 IL : 85 100 82 95 KS : 3,200 2,900 2,900 2,650 KY : 15 22 13 20 LA : 85 100 80 95 MD 2/ : 5 4 MS : 20 30 18 28 MO : 150 125 145 120 NE : 550 390 415 270 NM : 140 140 92 90 NC : 17 16 14 13 OK : 270 280 240 230 PA : 12 11 4 3 SC : 7 10 5 6 SD : 250 200 150 120 TN : 20 22 17 20 TX : 2,210 2,300 2,050 2,000 VA 2/ : 5 2 : US : 7,486 7,013 6,517 6,030 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasted. 2/ Estimates discontinued in 2005. Oats: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted 1/ : Area Harvested State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 2/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : AL 3/ : 50 25 CA : 240 280 25 20 CO : 75 75 20 25 GA : 90 80 25 25 ID : 90 90 20 20 IL : 55 60 35 45 IN : 25 20 12 7 IA : 220 220 140 130 KS : 120 110 40 50 ME : 34 30 32 29 MI : 80 90 65 80 MN : 310 320 190 210 MO : 26 35 13 20 MT : 105 95 40 40 NE : 140 150 55 60 NY : 65 95 50 80 NC : 55 50 25 25 ND : 490 500 220 240 OH : 65 70 50 60 OK : 50 40 15 10 OR : 50 45 20 20 PA : 130 140 110 120 SC : 40 35 20 20 SD : 380 370 170 180 TX : 680 750 160 160 UT : 60 55 8 8 VA 3/ : 12 7 WA : 20 35 7 15 WI : 340 380 210 225 WY : 50 60 15 20 : US : 4,085 4,342 1,792 1,976 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes area planted in preceding fall. 2/ Forecasted. 3/ Estimates began in 2005. Barley: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted 1/ : Area Harvested State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 2/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : AZ : 40 30 38 28 CA : 110 100 75 65 CO : 80 60 77 58 DE : 29 29 26 28 ID : 680 630 650 610 KS : 15 17 12 15 KY : 9 10 8 9 ME : 23 23 22 22 MD : 42 46 39 42 MI : 14 13 12 11 MN : 130 120 115 105 MT : 1,000 950 830 750 NE 3/ : 6 3 NV : 4 4 2 2 NJ : 3 3 2 2 NY : 14 17 10 15 NC : 23 22 15 15 ND : 1,600 1,250 1,480 1,150 OH : 5 6 4 5 OR : 75 75 66 65 PA : 65 55 55 50 SD : 70 70 50 50 UT : 50 40 40 30 VA : 55 60 40 44 WA : 250 210 245 205 WI : 45 50 30 30 WY : 90 80 75 65 : US : 4,527 3,970 4,021 3,471 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes area planted in preceding fall. 2/ Forecasted. 3/ Estimates discontinued in 2005. All Wheat: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted 1/ : Area Harvested State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 2/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : AL : 120 120 60 50 AZ : 105 85 103 83 AR : 670 220 620 165 CA : 680 565 420 333 CO : 2,315 2,670 1,714 2,419 DE : 50 50 47 48 FL : 18 20 15 14 GA : 330 320 190 160 ID : 1,250 1,265 1,190 1,204 IL : 920 650 900 600 IN : 450 360 440 340 IA : 28 25 24 15 KS : 10,000 10,100 8,500 9,600 KY : 530 420 380 300 LA : 180 130 165 120 MD : 160 150 145 140 MI : 660 650 640 640 MN : 1,728 1,825 1,636 1,753 MS : 160 110 135 95 MO : 1,050 650 930 570 MT : 5,470 5,320 5,025 5,110 NE : 1,850 1,800 1,650 1,700 NV : 14 14 9 7 NJ : 28 28 24 22 NM : 490 490 300 280 NY : 105 120 100 115 NC : 600 590 460 440 ND : 8,195 8,860 7,775 8,550 OH : 920 860 890 830 OK : 6,200 5,900 4,700 3,900 OR : 1,000 1,000 955 965 PA : 140 170 135 160 SC : 190 180 180 170 SD : 3,270 3,318 2,798 3,167 TN : 400 270 280 170 TX : 6,300 5,700 3,500 3,200 UT : 143 152 132 141 VA : 210 200 180 170 WA : 2,330 2,340 2,275 2,285 WV : 8 7 5 5 WI : 247 206 231 180 WY : 160 170 141 145 : US : 59,674 58,080 49,999 50,361 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes area planted in preceding fall. 2/ Forecasted. Winter Wheat: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted 1/ : Area Harvested State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 2/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : AL : 120 120 60 50 AZ : 5 5 4 4 AR : 670 220 620 165 CA : 560 485 320 260 CO : 2,300 2,650 1,700 2,400 DE : 50 50 47 48 FL : 18 20 15 14 GA : 330 320 190 160 ID : 750 770 700 730 IL : 920 650 900 600 IN : 450 360 440 340 IA : 28 25 24 15 KS : 10,000 10,100 8,500 9,600 KY : 530 420 380 300 LA : 180 130 165 120 MD : 160 150 145 140 MI : 660 650 640 640 MN : 27 25 25 23 MS : 160 110 135 95 MO : 1,050 650 930 570 MT : 1,900 2,150 1,630 2,050 NE : 1,850 1,800 1,650 1,700 NV : 6 8 3 5 NJ : 28 28 24 22 NM : 490 490 300 280 NY : 105 120 100 115 NC : 600 590 460 440 ND : 245 260 225 250 OH : 920 860 890 830 OK : 6,200 5,900 4,700 3,900 OR : 820 870 780 840 PA : 140 170 135 160 SC : 190 180 180 170 SD : 1,650 1,500 1,250 1,400 TN : 400 270 280 170 TX : 6,300 5,700 3,500 3,200 UT : 130 135 120 125 VA : 210 200 180 170 WA : 1,800 1,900 1,750 1,850 WV : 8 7 5 5 WI : 240 200 225 175 WY : 150 160 135 140 : US : 43,350 41,408 34,462 34,271 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes area planted in preceding fall. 2/ Forecasted. Durum Wheat: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : AZ : 100 80 99 79 CA : 120 80 100 73 ID 2/ : 25 24 MN 3/ : 1 1 MT : 570 570 545 560 ND : 1,750 1,800 1,600 1,700 SD : 20 18 18 17 : US : 2,561 2,573 2,363 2,453 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasted. 2/ Estimates began in 2005. 3/ Estimates discontinued in 2005. Other Spring Wheat: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : CO : 15 20 14 19 ID : 500 470 490 450 MN : 1,700 1,800 1,610 1,730 MT : 3,000 2,600 2,850 2,500 NV : 8 6 6 2 ND : 6,200 6,800 5,950 6,600 OR : 180 130 175 125 SD : 1,600 1,800 1,530 1,750 UT : 13 17 12 16 WA : 530 440 525 435 WI : 7 6 6 5 WY : 10 10 6 5 : US : 13,763 14,099 13,174 13,637 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasted. Rye: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted 1/ : Area Harvested State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 2/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : GA : 250 270 25 20 ND 3/ : 25 20 OK : 300 340 110 120 SD 3/ : 20 11 : Oth : Sts 4/ : 785 830 154 183 : US : 1,380 1,440 320 323 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Includes area planted in preceding fall. 2/ Forecasted. 3/ Beginning in 2005, ND and SD are no longer published individually. 4/ For 2004, Other States include IL, KS, MI, MN, NE, NY, NC, PA, SC, TX, and WI. For 2005, Other States include IL, KS, MI, MN, NE, NY, NC, ND, PA, SC, SD, TX, and WI. Rice: Area Planted and Harvested by Class, State, and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class : Area Planted : Area Harvested and :--------------------------------------------------------------- State : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : Long Grain : AR : 1,405 1,470 1,400 1,465 CA : 7 7 7 7 LA : 525 520 520 515 MS : 235 245 234 243 MO : 195 195 194 190 TX : 220 200 216 200 : US : 2,587 2,637 2,571 2,620 : Medium Grain : AR : 155 145 154 144 CA : 540 470 535 467 LA : 13 10 13 10 MO : 1 1 1 1 TX : 2 1 2 1 : US : 711 627 705 623 : Short Grain : AR : 1 1 1 1 CA : 48 44 48 44 : US : 49 45 49 45 : All : AR : 1,561 1,616 1,555 1,610 CA : 595 521 590 518 LA : 538 530 533 525 MS : 235 245 234 243 MO : 196 196 195 191 TX : 222 201 218 201 : US : 3,347 3,309 3,325 3,288 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasted. Proso Millet: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : CO : 370 320 330 NE : 160 120 135 SD : 180 150 130 : US : 710 590 595 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Estimates to be released January 2006 in the Annual Crop Production Summary. Hay: Area Harvested by Type, State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : All : Alfalfa and : All : Hay : Alfalfa Mixtures : Other State :----------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 1/ : 2004 : 2005 1/ : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : AL 2/ : 850 760 850 760 AZ : 275 300 240 260 35 40 AR : 1,420 1,350 20 20 1,400 1,330 CA : 1,550 1,540 1,050 1,020 500 520 CO : 1,520 1,470 770 740 750 730 CT : 66 55 7 5 59 50 DE : 14 15 6 6 8 9 FL 2/ : 260 265 260 265 GA 2/ : 600 650 600 650 ID : 1,480 1,480 1,180 1,180 300 300 IL : 750 760 400 400 350 360 IN : 660 670 350 370 310 300 IA : 1,600 1,550 1,300 1,300 300 250 KS : 3,350 3,100 950 900 2,400 2,200 KY : 2,340 2,460 240 260 2,100 2,200 LA 2/ : 370 400 370 400 ME : 155 150 10 10 145 140 MD : 215 200 40 40 175 160 MA : 88 84 13 14 75 70 MI : 1,100 1,150 850 900 250 250 MN : 2,000 2,100 1,350 1,400 650 700 MS 2/ : 720 700 720 700 MO : 4,350 4,100 400 400 3,950 3,700 MT : 2,500 2,950 1,400 1,700 1,100 1,250 NE : 2,800 2,750 1,250 1,200 1,550 1,550 NV : 420 455 250 260 170 195 NH : 57 56 7 6 50 50 NJ : 120 120 30 30 90 90 NM : 330 350 240 250 90 100 NY : 1,270 1,500 470 450 800 1,050 NC : 712 695 12 15 700 680 ND : 2,730 2,750 1,300 1,450 1,430 1,300 OH : 1,190 1,240 470 520 720 720 OK : 3,060 3,020 360 320 2,700 2,700 OR : 1,130 1,040 480 440 650 600 PA : 1,700 1,660 540 500 1,160 1,160 RI : 9 8 2 2 7 6 SC 2/ : 330 330 330 330 SD : 3,900 3,950 2,250 2,250 1,650 1,700 TN : 1,935 1,875 35 25 1,900 1,850 TX : 5,350 4,850 150 150 5,200 4,700 UT : 715 710 560 550 155 160 VT : 230 220 40 40 190 180 VA : 1,290 1,290 110 100 1,180 1,190 WA : 790 770 480 470 310 300 WV : 575 575 45 35 530 540 WI : 2,050 2,100 1,600 1,550 450 550 WY : 990 1,150 450 580 540 570 : US : 61,916 61,723 21,707 22,118 40,209 39,605 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasted. 2/ Alfalfa and alfalfa mixtures included in all other hay. Soybeans: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested State :--------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : AL : 210 150 190 140 AR : 3,200 3,000 3,150 2,950 DE : 210 180 208 178 FL : 19 11 17 10 GA : 280 200 270 190 IL : 9,950 9,700 9,900 9,650 IN : 5,550 5,500 5,520 5,470 IA : 10,200 10,100 10,150 10,050 KS : 2,800 2,900 2,710 2,800 KY : 1,310 1,260 1,300 1,250 LA : 1,100 900 990 860 MD : 500 460 495 455 MI : 2,000 1,950 1,980 1,940 MN : 7,300 6,800 7,050 6,700 MS : 1,670 1,600 1,640 1,570 MO : 5,000 5,100 4,960 5,050 NE : 4,800 5,000 4,750 4,950 NJ : 105 103 103 101 NY : 175 200 172 197 NC : 1,530 1,550 1,500 1,510 ND : 3,750 3,250 3,570 3,200 OH : 4,450 4,450 4,420 4,430 OK : 320 300 290 270 PA : 430 460 425 450 SC : 540 440 530 420 SD : 4,150 4,050 4,120 4,000 TN : 1,210 1,230 1,180 1,200 TX : 290 300 270 275 VA : 540 540 530 530 WV : 19 19 18 18 WI : 1,600 1,600 1,550 1,570 : US : 75,208 73,303 73,958 72,384 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasted. Soybeans: Percent of Acreage Planted Following Another Harvested Crop, Selected States and United States, 2001-2005 1/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ State : 2001 : 2002 : 2003 : 2004 : 2005 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : : Percent : AL : 8 13 12 11 8 AR : 23 21 16 16 4 DE : 44 39 37 29 41 FL : * 38 38 41 29 GA : 39 37 33 61 51 IL : 3 4 5 5 3 IN : 1 2 3 3 1 KS : 6 5 7 2 * KY : 28 29 24 34 29 LA : 5 9 9 10 9 MD : 31 30 43 43 27 MS : 13 9 4 8 1 MO : 11 10 7 10 7 NJ : 2 21 22 13 31 NC : 38 42 41 31 32 OH : 1 * 1 1 1 OK : 8 24 24 34 3 PA : 11 18 11 7 4 SC : 48 42 38 38 37 TN : 32 35 28 32 15 TX : 1 8 5 3 4 VA : 48 24 34 37 7 WV : 7 4 1 17 9 : US : 6 6 5 6 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1/ Data as obtained from area frame samples. These data do not represent official estimates of the Agricultural Statistics Board but provide raw data as obtained from survey respondents. The purpose of these data is to portray trends in soybean production practices. * Data rounds to less than 0.5 percent. Peanuts: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested State :--------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : AL : 200.0 220.0 199.0 219.0 FL : 145.0 180.0 130.0 165.0 GA : 620.0 780.0 610.0 770.0 NM : 17.0 18.0 17.0 18.0 NC : 105.0 88.0 105.0 88.0 OK : 35.0 28.0 33.0 26.0 SC : 35.0 65.0 33.0 62.0 TX : 240.0 245.0 235.0 240.0 VA : 33.0 25.0 32.0 24.0 : US : 1,430.0 1,649.0 1,394.0 1,612.0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasted. Sunflower: Area Planted and Harvested by Type, State, and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested Varietal Type :--------------------------------------------------------------- and State : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : Oil : CO : 90 130 80 120 KS : 150 270 140 250 MN : 30 60 28 57 NE : 36 55 35 53 ND : 720 1,000 660 960 SD : 410 550 394 531 TX : 18 41 16 39 : Oth Sts 2/ : 79 70 71 66 : US : 1,533 2,176 1,424 2,076 : Non-Oil : CO : 45 50 43 48 KS : 21 30 18 28 MN : 30 50 25 47 NE : 20 46 18 44 ND : 160 230 130 220 SD : 25 70 21 64 TX : 23 44 22 41 : Oth Sts 2/ : 16 18 10 16 : US : 340 538 287 508 : All : CO : 135 180 123 168 KS : 171 300 158 278 MN : 60 110 53 104 NE : 56 101 53 97 ND : 880 1,230 790 1,180 SD : 435 620 415 595 TX : 41 85 38 80 : Oth Sts 2/ : 95 88 81 82 : US : 1,873 2,714 1,711 2,584 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasted. 2/ For 2004, Other States include CA, GA, IL, LA, MI, MO, MT, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, UT, WA, WI, and WY. For 2005, Other States include CA, IL, MI, MO, MT, OK, WI, and WY. Canola: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested State :--------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : MN : 35 30 32 28 MT 2/ : 23 22 ND : 780 1,000 750 980 : Oth Sts 3/ : 50 39 46 37 : US : 865 1,092 828 1,067 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasted. 2/ Estimates began as part of the federal program in 2005. 3/ For 2004, Other States include AL, AZ, CA, GA, ID, IN, KS, MI, MT, NY, OR, PA, SC, SD, and WA. For 2005, Other States include ID, MI, OK, OR, and WA. Flaxseed: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested State :--------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : MN : 3 10 3 9 MT : 20 55 19 53 ND : 490 850 485 840 SD : 10 30 9 29 : US : 523 945 516 931 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasted. Safflower: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested State :--------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : CA 2/ : 45.0 43.0 MT 2/ : 39.0 37.0 : Oth Sts 3/ : 101.0 93.0 : US : 175.0 185.0 159.0 173.0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasted. 2/ State estimates began in 2005. 3/ Other States include AZ, CO, ID, ND, SD, and UT. Other Oilseeds: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested Crop :--------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : Rapeseed : 8.7 2.2 7.8 1.9 Mustard Seed : 73.0 61.0 68.7 42.5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasted. Cotton: Area Planted and Harvested by Type, State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Type : Area Planted : Area Harvested and :--------------------------------------------------------------- State : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres Upland : AL : 550.0 560.0 540.0 AZ : 240.0 240.0 238.0 AR : 910.0 1,010.0 900.0 CA : 560.0 500.0 557.0 FL : 89.0 85.0 87.0 GA : 1,290.0 1,200.0 1,280.0 KS : 85.0 80.0 80.0 LA : 500.0 600.0 490.0 MS : 1,110.0 1,210.0 1,100.0 MO : 380.0 430.0 378.0 NM : 68.0 55.0 64.0 NC : 730.0 800.0 725.0 OK : 220.0 220.0 200.0 SC : 215.0 250.0 214.0 TN : 530.0 630.0 525.0 TX : 5,850.0 5,800.0 5,350.0 VA : 82.0 90.0 81.0 : US : 13,409.0 13,760.0 12,809.0 : Amer-Pima : AZ : 3.0 4.0 3.0 CA : 215.0 230.0 214.0 NM : 10.6 10.0 10.5 TX : 21.0 22.0 20.5 : US : 249.6 266.0 248.0 : All : AL : 550.0 560.0 540.0 AZ : 243.0 244.0 241.0 AR : 910.0 1,010.0 900.0 CA : 775.0 730.0 771.0 FL : 89.0 85.0 87.0 GA : 1,290.0 1,200.0 1,280.0 KS : 85.0 80.0 80.0 LA : 500.0 600.0 490.0 MS : 1,110.0 1,210.0 1,100.0 MO : 380.0 430.0 378.0 NM : 78.6 65.0 74.5 NC : 730.0 800.0 725.0 OK : 220.0 220.0 200.0 SC : 215.0 250.0 214.0 TN : 530.0 630.0 525.0 TX : 5,871.0 5,822.0 5,370.5 VA : 82.0 90.0 81.0 : US : 13,658.6 14,026.0 13,057.0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Estimates to be released August 12, 2005 in the "Crop Production" report. Sugarbeets: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2004-2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 2/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : CA : 49.4 47.0 49.1 46.8 CO : 36.0 35.0 33.5 33.0 ID : 195.0 168.0 192.0 167.0 MI : 165.0 149.0 163.0 148.0 MN : 486.0 484.0 470.0 475.0 MT : 53.7 51.2 52.1 49.8 NE : 49.8 49.0 47.5 45.6 ND : 256.0 253.0 246.0 245.0 OH : 1.9 0.0 1.7 0.0 OR : 12.9 9.7 12.6 9.6 WA : 3.8 1.7 3.8 1.7 WY : 36.4 37.0 35.6 36.0 : US : 1,345.9 1,284.6 1,306.9 1,257.5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/ Forecasted. Sugarcane for Sugar and Seed: Area Harvested by State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : FL : 406.0 420.0 HI : 23.2 23.9 LA : 465.0 460.0 TX : 44.0 44.0 : US : 938.2 947.9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasted. Tobacco: Area Harvested by State and United States, 2003-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested State :-------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2003 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Acres : CT : 2,180 2,370 2,350 FL : 4,400 4,000 2,800 GA : 27,000 23,000 16,000 IN 2/ : 4,200 4,200 KY : 111,650 114,950 84,900 MD 2/ : 1,100 1,100 MA : 1,250 1,220 1,250 MO : 1,400 1,450 1,400 NC : 159,700 156,100 134,500 OH : 5,300 5,600 3,000 PA : 3,700 4,000 5,000 SC : 30,000 27,000 23,000 TN : 31,140 30,260 23,260 VA : 25,110 29,680 18,900 WV : 1,200 1,300 500 WI 2/ : 1,820 1,810 : US : 411,150 408,040 316,860 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasted. 2/ Estimates discontinued in 2005. Tobacco: Area Harvested by Class, Type, State, and United States, 2003-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested Class and Type :-------------------------------------------------------- : 2003 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Acres : Class 1, Flue-cured : Type 11, Old Belts : NC : 40,000 43,000 31,000 VA : 18,000 23,000 14,000 US : 58,000 66,000 45,000 Type 12, Eastern NC : Belt : NC : 94,000 89,000 83,000 Type 13, NC Border & : SC Belt : NC : 20,000 19,400 16,500 SC : 30,000 27,000 23,000 US : 50,000 46,400 39,500 Type 14, GA-FL Belt : FL : 4,400 4,000 2,800 GA : 27,000 23,000 16,000 US : 31,400 27,000 18,800 Total 11-14 : 233,400 228,400 186,300 Class 2, Fire-cured : Type 21, VA Belt : VA : 550 710 400 Type 22, Eastern : District : KY : 2,600 2,700 3,400 TN : 5,200 5,300 5,300 US : 7,800 8,000 8,700 Type 23, Western : District : KY : 2,500 2,600 3,000 TN : 400 420 420 US : 2,900 3,020 3,420 Total 21-23 : 11,250 11,730 12,520 Class 3, Air-cured : Class 3A, Light : Air-cured : Type 31, Burley : IN 2/ : 4,200 4,200 KY : 103,000 106,000 75,000 MO : 1,400 1,450 1,400 NC : 5,700 4,700 4,000 OH : 5,300 5,600 3,000 PA 3/ : 2,200 TN : 25,000 24,000 17,000 VA : 6,500 5,900 4,500 WV : 1,200 1,300 500 US : 152,300 153,150 107,600 Type 32, Southern MD : Belt : MD 2/ : 1,100 1,100 PA : 1,300 2,200 1,500 US : 2,400 3,300 1,500 Total 31-32 : 154,700 156,450 109,100 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See footnote(s) at end of table. --continued Tobacco: Area Harvested by Class, Type, State, and United States, 2003-2005 (continued) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Harvested Class and Type :-------------------------------------------------------- : 2003 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Acres : Class 3, Air-cured : Class 3B, Dark : Air-cured : Type 35, One Sucker : Belt : KY : 2,300 2,350 2,300 TN : 540 540 540 US : 2,840 2,890 2,840 Type 36, Green River : Belt : KY : 1,250 1,300 1,200 Type 37, VA Sun-cured : Belt : VA 4/ : 60 70 Total 35-37 : 4,150 4,260 4,040 Class 4, Cigar Filler : Type 41, PA Seedleaf : PA : 2,400 1,800 1,300 Class 5, Cigar Binder : Class 5A, CT Valley : Binder : Type 51, CT Valley : Broadleaf : CT : 1,400 1,500 1,450 MA : 970 920 950 US : 2,370 2,420 2,400 Class 5B, WI Binder : Type 54, Southern WI : WI 2/ : 1,400 1,400 Type 55, Northern WI : WI 2/ : 420 410 Total 54-55 : 1,820 1,810 Total 51-55 : 4,190 4,230 2,400 Class 6, Cigar Wrapper : Type 61, CT Valley : Shade-grown : CT : 780 870 900 MA : 280 300 300 US : 1,060 1,170 1,200 All Cigar Types : Total 41-61 : 7,650 7,200 4,900 : All Tobacco : 411,150 408,040 316,860 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasted. 2/ Estimates discontinued in 2005. 3/ Estimates began in 2005. 4/ No sun-cured tobacco is expected to be harvested in 2005. Dry Edible Beans: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2004-2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 2/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : CA : 60.0 60.0 57.0 58.0 CO : 75.0 110.0 67.0 98.0 ID : 80.0 100.0 78.0 98.0 KS : 9.0 13.0 8.5 12.0 MI : 190.0 235.0 185.0 225.0 MN : 115.0 145.0 100.0 130.0 MT : 13.0 14.0 12.7 13.5 NE : 120.0 180.0 110.0 170.0 NM : 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 NY : 24.0 25.0 23.5 24.5 ND : 560.0 670.0 475.0 620.0 OR : 8.0 8.0 7.5 7.5 SD : 9.0 18.0 8.9 18.0 TX : 20.0 17.0 17.5 15.0 UT : 5.3 6.0 4.8 5.9 WA : 30.0 35.0 29.0 35.0 WI 3/ : 5.0 4.9 WY : 25.0 32.0 24.0 31.0 : US : 1,354.3 1,674.0 1,219.3 1,567.4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Excludes beans grown for garden seed. 2/ Forecasted. 3/ Estimates discontinued in 2005. Sweet Potatoes: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : AL : 2.8 2.8 2.3 2.7 CA : 11.5 12.0 11.5 12.0 LA : 16.0 17.0 15.5 16.0 MS : 16.0 17.0 15.3 16.7 NJ : 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.1 NC : 45.0 38.0 43.0 37.0 SC : 1.0 1.0 0.8 0.8 TX : 3.0 3.0 2.8 2.8 VA : 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 : US : 96.9 92.3 92.8 89.5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasted. Summer Potatoes: Area Planted and Harvested by State and United States, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested State :------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : AL : 2.3 1.6 1.3 1.5 CA : 7.0 6.2 7.0 6.2 CO : 5.9 4.9 5.8 4.8 DE : 3.3 2.7 3.1 2.6 IL : 5.0 4.5 4.8 4.3 KS : 3.5 4.0 3.4 3.8 MD : 4.7 4.7 4.6 4.6 MO : 6.9 6.0 6.2 5.7 NJ : 2.3 2.1 2.2 2.1 NM 2/ : 1.2 1.0 TX : 10.4 9.4 9.6 8.6 VA : 6.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 : US : 58.5 51.1 54.0 49.2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Forecasted. 2/ Summer potatoes combined with fall potatoes in 2005. Alaska: Area Planted by Crop, 2003-2005 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted Crop :----------------------------------------------------- : 2003 : 2004 : 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Acres : All Oats : 2,700 2,200 2,200 All Barley : 4,000 4,600 4,400 All Hay 2/ : 22,000 21,000 26,000 Potatoes : 930 870 850 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Estimates are provided to meet special needs of crop and livestock production statistics users. Estimates are excluded from commodity data tables. 2/ Area harvested. Biotechnology Varieties The National Agricultural Statistics Service conducts the June Agricultural Survey in all States each year. Randomly selected farmers across the United States were asked if they planted corn, soybeans, or upland cotton seed that, through biotechnology, is resistant to herbicides, insects, or both. The States published individually in the following tables represent 82 percent of all corn planted acres, 89 percent of all soybean planted acres, and 81 percent of all upland cotton planted acres. Conventionally bred herbicide resistant varieties were excluded. Insect resistant varieties include only those containing bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). These Bt varieties include those that contain more than one gene that can resist different types of insects. Stacked gene varieties only include those containing biotech traits for both herbicide and insect resistance. The acreage estimates are subject to sampling variability because all operations planting biotech varieties are not included in the sample. The variability for the 48 corn States, as measured by the relative standard error at the U.S. level, is approximately 0.8 percent for all biotech varieties, 1.6 percent for insect resistant (Bt) only varieties, 1.9 percent for herbicide resistant only varieties, and 3.2 percent for stacked gene varieties. This means that chances are approximately 95 out of 100 that survey estimates will be within plus or minus 1.6 percent for all biotech varieties, 3.2 percent for insect resistant (Bt) only varieties, 3.8 percent for herbicide resistant varieties, and 6.4 percent for stacked gene varieties. Variability for the 31 soybean States is approximately 0.4 percent for herbicide resistant varieties. Variability for the 17 upland cotton States is approximately 1.2 percent for all biotech varieties, 4.7 percent for insect resistant (Bt) only varieties, 3.8 percent for herbicide resistant only varieties, and 2.5 percent for stacked gene varieties. Corn: Biotechnology Varieties by State and United States, Percent of All Corn Planted, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Insect Resistant (Bt) : Herbicide Resistant State :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Percent : IL : 26 25 5 6 IN : 11 11 8 11 IA : 36 35 10 14 KS : 25 23 24 30 MI : 15 15 14 20 MN : 35 33 17 22 MO : 32 37 13 12 NE : 41 39 13 18 OH : 8 9 4 7 SD : 28 30 30 31 WI : 22 22 14 18 : Oth Sts 1/: 19 20 21 25 : US : 27 26 14 17 :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : Stacked Gene Varieties : All Biotech Varieties :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : Percent : IL : 2 5 33 36 IN : 2 4 21 26 IA : 8 11 54 60 KS : 5 10 54 63 MI : 4 5 33 40 MN : 11 11 63 66 MO : 4 6 49 55 NE : 6 12 60 69 OH : 1 2 13 18 SD : 21 22 79 83 WI : 2 6 38 46 : Oth Sts 1/: 6 7 46 52 : US : 6 9 47 52 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States includes all other States in the corn estimating program. Upland Cotton: Biotechnology Varieties by State and United States, Percent of Upland Cotton Planted, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Insect Resistant (Bt) : Herbicide Resistant State :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Percent : AR : 34 42 15 12 CA : 6 8 39 40 GA : 13 29 23 11 LA : 26 21 7 10 MS : 16 14 23 23 NC : 18 17 27 24 TX : 10 14 40 35 : Oth Sts 1/: 22 17 24 26 : US : 16 18 30 27 :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : Stacked Gene Varieties : All Biotech Varieties :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : Percent : AR : 45 42 94 96 CA : 7 5 52 53 GA : 58 55 94 95 LA : 60 64 93 95 MS : 58 59 97 96 NC : 46 54 91 95 TX : 8 14 58 63 : Oth Sts 1/: 45 48 91 91 : US : 30 34 76 79 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States includes all other States in the upland cotton estimating program. Soybeans: Biotechnology Varieties by State and United States, Percent of All Soybeans Planted, 2004-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Herbicide Resistant : All Biotech Varieties State :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Percent : AR : 92 92 92 92 IL : 81 81 81 81 IN : 87 89 87 89 IA : 89 91 89 91 KS : 87 90 87 90 MI : 75 76 75 76 MN : 82 83 82 83 MS : 93 96 93 96 MO : 87 89 87 89 NE : 92 91 92 91 ND : 82 89 82 89 OH : 76 77 76 77 SD : 95 95 95 95 WI : 82 84 82 84 : Oth Sts 1/: 82 84 82 84 : US : 85 87 85 87 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Other States includes all other States in the soybean estimating program. Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2004-2005 (Domestic Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested Crop :----------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : 1,000 Acres : Grains & Hay : Barley : 4,527.0 3,970.0 4,021.0 3,471.0 Corn for Grain 2/ : 80,930.0 81,592.0 73,632.0 74,368.0 Corn for Silage : 6,103.0 Hay, All : 61,916.0 61,723.0 Alfalfa : 21,707.0 22,118.0 All Other : 40,209.0 39,605.0 Oats : 4,085.0 4,342.0 1,792.0 1,976.0 Proso Millet : 710.0 590.0 595.0 Rice : 3,347.0 3,309.0 3,325.0 3,288.0 Rye : 1,380.0 1,440.0 320.0 323.0 Sorghum for Grain 2/ : 7,486.0 7,013.0 6,517.0 6,030.0 Sorghum for Silage : 352.0 Wheat, All : 59,674.0 58,080.0 49,999.0 50,361.0 Winter : 43,350.0 41,408.0 34,462.0 34,271.0 Durum : 2,561.0 2,573.0 2,363.0 2,453.0 Other Spring : 13,763.0 14,099.0 13,174.0 13,637.0 : Oilseeds : Canola : 865.0 1,092.0 828.0 1,067.0 Cottonseed : Flaxseed : 523.0 945.0 516.0 931.0 Mustard Seed : 73.0 61.0 68.7 42.5 Peanuts : 1,430.0 1,649.0 1,394.0 1,612.0 Rapeseed : 8.7 2.2 7.8 1.9 Safflower : 175.0 185.0 159.0 173.0 Soybeans for Beans : 75,208.0 73,303.0 73,958.0 72,384.0 Sunflower : 1,873.0 2,714.0 1,711.0 2,584.0 : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : Cotton, All : 13,658.6 14,026.0 13,057.0 Upland : 13,409.0 13,760.0 12,809.0 Amer-Pima : 249.6 266.0 248.0 Sugarbeets : 1,345.9 1,284.6 1,306.9 1,257.5 Sugarcane : 938.2 947.9 Tobacco : 408.0 316.9 : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : Austrian Winter Peas : 30.5 21.5 Dry Edible Beans : 1,354.3 1,674.0 1,219.3 1,567.4 Dry Edible Peas : 530.0 507.8 Lentils : 345.0 329.0 Wrinkled Seed Peas : : Potatoes & Misc. : Coffee (HI) : 5.8 Ginger Root (HI) : 0.2 Hops : 27.7 29.2 Peppermint Oil : 77.7 Potatoes, All : 1,193.4 1,167.5 Winter : 18.7 20.0 18.5 19.8 Spring : 76.5 65.7 72.2 64.4 Summer : 58.5 51.1 54.0 49.2 Fall : 1,039.7 1,022.8 Spearmint Oil : 15.1 Sweet Potatoes : 96.9 92.3 92.8 89.5 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 2005 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, 2004-2005 (Domestic Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : Yield : Production Crop :Unit :------------------------------------------- : : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : ------ 1,000 ------ : : Grains & Hay : : Barley : Bu : 69.4 279,253 Corn for Grain : " : 160.4 11,807,217 Corn for Silage : Ton : 17.6 107,336 Hay, All : " : 2.55 157,774 Alfalfa : " : 3.47 75,383 All Other : " : 2.05 82,391 Oats : Bu : 64.7 115,935 Proso Millet : " : 25.3 15,065 Rice 2/ : Cwt : 6,942 230,818 Rye : Bu : 26.9 8,615 Sorghum for Grain : " : 69.8 454,899 Sorghum for Silage : Ton : 13.5 4,763 Wheat, All : Bu : 43.2 2,158,245 Winter : " : 43.5 1,499,434 Durum : " : 38.0 89,893 Other Spring : " : 43.2 568,918 : : Oilseeds : : Canola : Lb : 1,618 1,339,530 Cottonseed 3/ : Ton : 8,242.1 Flaxseed : Bu : 20.3 10,471 Mustard Seed : Lb : 819 56,290 Peanuts : " : 3,057 4,261,700 Rapeseed : " : 1,394 10,875 Safflower : " : 1,105 175,765 Soybeans for Beans : Bu : 42.5 3,140,996 Sunflower : Lb : 1,197 2,047,863 : : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : : Cotton, All 2/ : Bale: 855 23,250.7 Upland 2/ : " : 843 22,505.1 Amer-Pima 2/ : " : 1,443 745.6 Sugarbeets : Ton : 22.9 29,956 Sugarcane : " : 30.9 29,013 Tobacco : Lb : 2,155 879,227 : : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : : Austrian Winter Peas 2/ : Cwt : 1,228 264 Dry Edible Beans 2/ : " : 1,460 17,799 Dry Edible Peas 2/ : " : 2,249 11,419 Lentils 2/ : " : 1,271 4,182 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3/ : " : 899 : : Potatoes & Misc. : : Coffee (HI) : Lb : 1,220 7,100 Ginger Root (HI) : " : 40,000 6,000 Hops : " : 1,990 55,203.9 Peppermint Oil : " : 92 7,146 Potatoes, All : Cwt : 391 455,933 Winter : " : 260 256 4,818 5,066 Spring : " : 314 281 22,663 18,099 Summer : " : 341 18,429 Fall : " : 401 410,023 Spearmint Oil : Lb : 116 1,746 Sweet Potatoes : Cwt : 174 16,112 Taro (HI) 3/ : Lb : 5,200 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2005 crop year. 2/ Yield in pounds. 3/ Yield is not estimated. Crop Summary: Area Planted and Harvested, United States, 2004-2005 (Metric Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Area Planted : Area Harvested Crop :----------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Hectares : Grains & Hay : Barley : 1,832,030 1,606,620 1,627,260 1,404,680 Corn for Grain 2/ :32,751,560 33,019,470 29,798,130 30,095,990 Corn for Silage : 2,469,820 Hay, All 3/ : 25,056,790 24,978,680 Alfalfa : 8,784,610 8,950,930 All Other : 16,272,180 16,027,750 Oats : 1,653,160 1,757,160 725,200 799,670 Proso Millet : 287,330 238,770 240,790 Rice : 1,354,500 1,339,120 1,345,590 1,330,620 Rye : 558,470 582,750 129,500 130,710 Sorghum for Grain 2/ : 3,029,510 2,838,090 2,637,360 2,440,280 Sorghum for Silage : 142,450 Wheat, All 3/ :24,149,470 23,504,400 20,234,100 20,380,590 Winter :17,543,310 16,757,400 13,946,430 13,869,130 Durum : 1,036,410 1,041,270 956,280 992,700 Other Spring : 5,569,750 5,705,720 5,331,390 5,518,760 : Oilseeds : Canola : 350,060 441,920 335,080 431,800 Cottonseed : Flaxseed : 211,650 382,430 208,820 376,770 Mustard Seed : 29,540 24,690 27,800 17,200 Peanuts : 578,710 667,330 564,140 652,360 Rapeseed : 3,520 890 3,160 770 Safflower : 70,820 74,870 64,350 70,010 Soybeans for Beans :30,435,930 29,664,990 29,930,060 29,293,080 Sunflower : 757,980 1,098,330 692,420 1,045,720 : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : Cotton, All 3/ : 5,527,500 5,676,180 5,284,040 Upland : 5,426,490 5,568,530 5,183,670 Amer-Pima : 101,010 107,650 100,360 Sugarbeets : 544,670 519,860 528,890 508,900 Sugarcane : 379,680 383,610 Tobacco : 165,130 128,230 : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : Austrian Winter Peas : 12,340 8,700 Dry Edible Beans : 548,070 677,450 493,440 634,310 Dry Edible Peas : 214,490 205,500 Lentils : 139,620 133,140 Wrinkled Seed Peas : : Potatoes & Misc. : Coffee (HI) : 2,350 Ginger Root (HI) : 60 Hops : 11,230 11,810 Peppermint Oil : 31,440 Potatoes, All 3/ : 482,960 472,480 Winter : 7,570 8,090 7,490 8,010 Spring : 30,960 26,590 29,220 26,060 Summer : 23,670 20,680 21,850 19,910 Fall : 420,760 413,920 Spearmint Oil : 6,110 Sweet Potatoes : 39,210 37,350 37,560 36,220 Taro (HI) 4/ : 150 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2005 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, 2004-2005 (Metric Units) 1/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Yield : Production Crop :----------------------------------------------- : 2004 : 2005 : 2004 : 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : Metric Tons : Grains & Hay : Barley : 3.74 6,080,020 Corn for Grain : 10.06 299,917,130 Corn for Silage : 39.43 97,373,580 Hay, All 2/ : 5.71 143,130,170 Alfalfa : 7.78 68,386,310 All Other : 4.59 74,743,860 Oats : 2.32 1,682,790 Proso Millet : 1.42 341,670 Rice : 7.78 10,469,730 Rye : 1.69 218,830 Sorghum for Grain : 4.38 11,554,970 Sorghum for Silage : 30.33 4,320,920 Wheat, All 2/ : 2.90 58,737,800 Winter : 2.93 40,807,910 Durum : 2.56 2,446,490 Other Spring : 2.90 15,483,410 : Oilseeds : Canola : 1.81 607,600 Cottonseed 3/ : 7,477,110 Flaxseed : 1.27 265,980 Mustard Seed : 0.92 25,530 Peanuts : 3.43 1,933,070 Rapeseed : 1.56 4,930 Safflower : 1.24 79,730 Soybeans for Beans : 2.86 85,483,900 Sunflower : 1.34 928,900 : Cotton, Tobacco & Sugar Crops : Cotton, All 2/ : 0.96 5,062,240 Upland : 0.95 4,899,910 Amer-Pima : 1.62 162,340 Sugarbeets : 51.38 27,175,630 Sugarcane : 69.32 26,320,150 Tobacco : 2.42 398,810 : Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils : Austrian Winter Peas : 1.38 11,970 Dry Edible Beans : 1.64 807,350 Dry Edible Peas : 2.52 517,960 Lentils : 1.42 189,690 Wrinkled Seed Peas 3/ : 40,780 : Potatoes & Misc. : Coffee (HI) : 1.37 3,220 Ginger Root (HI) : 44.83 2,720 Hops : 2.23 25,040 Peppermint Oil : 0.10 3,240 Potatoes, All 2/ : 43.77 20,680,770 Winter : 29.19 28.68 218,540 229,790 Spring : 35.18 31.50 1,027,980 820,960 Summer : 38.25 835,930 Fall : 44.93 18,598,330 Spearmint Oil : 0.13 790 Sweet Potatoes : 19.46 730,830 Taro (HI) 3/ : 2,360 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Data are the latest estimates available, either from the current report or from previous reports. Current year estimates are for the full 2005 crop year. 2/ Production may not add due to rounding. 3/ Yield is not estimated. Spring Weather Review Highlights: Wet spring weather across the northern Plains and much of the West contrasted with drier-than-normal conditions in a broad area stretching from the southern Plains and the western Gulf Coast States northeastward into the Great Lakes region. Across the northern Plains and Northwest, frequent showers aided pastures, winter wheat, and spring-sown crops, in spite of underlying hydrological drought. Northwestern wetness also allowed producers to refrain from tapping into limited irrigation reserves. Meanwhile, spring precipitation continued to ease or eradicate long-term drought in the Southwest, where a briefly intense, late-spring heat wave triggered some snow-melt flooding. In contrast, spring dryness increased stress on pastures, winter wheat, and emerging summer crops across parts of the southern Plains. Farther east, spring planting rapidly advanced in the Midwest, although dryness-related concerns increased by the end of May east of the Mississippi River. Farther south, mid- to late-spring dryness also stressed pastures and summer crops, primarily from the Delta westward. In the Southeast, excessive wetness yielded to favorably drier conditions in May. Much of the remainder of the East also experienced a May drying trend, although wet weather persisted in eastern New England. Large month-to-month temperature variations were observed, especially in the Great Lakes region, where a warm April was sandwiched by cool weather in March and May. For the entire spring, below-normal temperatures prevailed in the East. Meanwhile, near-normal readings were observed in most other areas, except for the Pacific Northwest, where warmer-than-normal weather prevailed. March: The mid-March arrival of much-needed precipitation improved prospects for Northwestern pastures and winter grains but provided only limited relief from long-term, hydrological drought. Farther south, mid- to late- March precipitation maintained abundant high-elevation snow packs from the Sierra Nevada eastward to the Four Corners States, but slowed spring fieldwork in California. Meanwhile, heavy snow blanketed the northern High Plains, providing highly beneficial moisture for pastures and winter wheat, despite underlying subsoil moisture shortages. Significant precipitation also dampened portions of the central Plains, especially central Nebraska. In contrast, most of Oklahoma and adjacent areas experienced a March drying trend, promoting fieldwork but reducing topsoil moisture reserves. Drier-than-normal weather also prevailed in much of the Midwest, allowing spring planting preparations to begin in many areas and helping to reduce pockets of lingering wetness across the southern and eastern Corn Belt. Elsewhere, frequent storminess affected the South and East. The first half of the month featured three major Northeastern snowstorms, while a series of disturbances crossed the South. Rainfall, initially beneficial across the Southeast, began to hamper planting operations and other spring fieldwork late in the month. In the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern States, a pair of late-month storms produced heavy rain, which combined with melting snow to cause local flooding and setting the stage for more widespread flooding in early April. Cold weather prevailed across the eastern half of the Nation during the first 3 weeks of March, followed by a late-month warming trend. Monthly temperatures generally ranged from 2 to 6 degrees F below normal in the Great Lakes and Northeastern States. In contrast, early-month warmth in the West yielded to stormy, cooler weather thereafter. Nevertheless, March readings averaged as much as 5 degrees F above normal across the northern Plains and the Northwest. April: Dryness reduced topsoil moisture reserves on the southern Plains, increasing stress on winter wheat and emerging summer crops. Dryness also intensified in parts of the Dakotas, though spring wheat was just beginning to emerge and corn planting was just getting underway. In contrast, occasional rain and snow showers on the northern High Plains maintained generally favorable conditions for winter wheat and spring-sown small grains, although many pastures and ranges continued to reflect the effects of long-term drought. Northwestern small grains also benefited from a short-term wet spell, which began in mid-March, in spite of dismal water-supply prospects for the remainder of the growing season. Farther south, cool weather and sporadic showers in California slowed summer crop planting and emergence (of rice and cotton, for example). Elsewhere west of the Rockies, much of the Southwest continued to experience drought relief but braced for potential spring snow-melt flooding. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather in much of the Midwest favored spring fieldwork, including corn and initial soybean planting. Short-term dryness was a concern, however, across the northern Corn Belt in areas east of the Mississippi River. The East experienced variable conditions, ranging from slightly drier than normal in parts of the Mid-Atlantic region to excessively wet in the eastern Gulf Coast region and northern New England. For the first 3 weeks of April, warm weather across the Plains and Midwest promoted winter wheat growth and, in southern areas, summer crop emergence and establishment. Toward month's end, however, markedly cooler air overspread the Nation's mid-section, slowing or halting crop development. In addition, late-April and early-May freezes struck jointing- to heading-stage winter wheat from South Dakota southward into extreme northern and western Oklahoma, leaving producers to evaluate possible damage to the more advanced portion of the crop. In the Midwest, freezes threatened the small portion of the corn crop that had emerged as far south as Iowa and northern portions of Illinois and Indiana. Monthly temperatures generally ranged from 1 to 7 degrees F above normal across the northern and central Plains and the Midwest but averaged as much as 5 degrees F below normal in California and the southern Atlantic region. May: The Northwest's "miracle spring" continued through the end of May. Frequent showers maintained favorable topsoil moisture levels for Northwestern winter wheat and spring-sown crops, in spite of lingering long-term hydrological drought. Farther south, however, showery, occasionally cool weather in California slowed fieldwork and crop development. Elsewhere west of the Rockies, seasonably dry weather arrived in much of the Southwest, where a brief May heat wave induced snow-melt flooding downstream of abundant high-elevation snow packs. Farther east, highly variable conditions developed across the Plains and Midwest. On the northern Plains, showery weather aided winter wheat and spring-sown small grains, although cool weather slowed crop development. Pockets of dryness on the central and southern Plains contributed to increased crop stress, although late-month thunderstorms stabilized crop conditions. In the Corn Belt, generally favorable moisture reserves in the upper Midwest contrasted with developing drought in the middle Mississippi Valley and parts of the Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, extremely dry conditions stressed pastures and dryland summer crops in the Mid-South, including the northern Delta and the Missouri Bootheel. Dryness was also a concern in parts of the western and central Gulf Coast States. Elsewhere, wet weather in much of the Atlantic Coastal Plain contrasted with drier-than-normal conditions farther inland. Dry weather in the northern Mid-Atlantic region followed major flooding in early April. Near- to slightly above-normal May temperatures across the central and southern Plains and the West contrasted with cooler-than-normal weather in the North and East. In the northern and eastern Corn Belt, monthly temperatures averaged as much as 5 degrees F below normal. Spring Agricultural Summary Temperatures were below normal east of the Mississippi River, while above-normal temperatures prevailed in the northern and central Great Plains and Pacific Northwest. Mostly dry conditions in the Corn Belt allowed summer crop seeding to advance ahead of normal. However, crop conditions began to deteriorate as dry weather persisted through May. In the Great Plains, soil moisture shortages caused a rapid decline in winter wheat condition, but dry conditions were favorable for fieldwork. Persistent rainfall in the Southeast during March and April caused serious fieldwork delays, but drier conditions in May allowed cotton and peanut planting to accelerate to a near normal pace. In the Mississippi Delta, wet weather in March and early April caused some planting delays, but drier conditions thereafter were favorable for planting. After an extremely dry winter in the Pacific Northwest, persistent, often heavy rainfall restored soil moisture to adequate levels, but hindered fieldwork in some areas. In California, heavy rainfall in April significantly delayed cotton and rice planting, which remained well behind normal though May. Corn seeding advanced rapidly in April, encouraged by mostly warm, dry conditions in the Corn Belt and Great Plains. By May 1, fifty-two percent of the crop had been planted, 7 percentage points ahead of normal. Growers continued to outpace the 5-year average planting rate during May, reaching 95 percent complete on May 22, the same as last year but 7 points ahead of normal. At that time, planting progress exceeded the normal pace in 15 of the 18 major producing States, with only Colorado, Minnesota, and Texas trailing the normal pace. Cool weather in early May held emergence behind the normal pace. However, by May 29, emergence had reached 85 percent complete, 5 points ahead of normal. Sorghum planting was slightly ahead of normal through most of April, but started to fall behind at month's end. Growers in the 11 major producing States had planted 18 percent of their acreage on May 1, one point behind last year and the 5-year average. Planting had begun in all States, except Nebraska and New Mexico, by the end of April. Progress continued to trail the normal pace throughout May, reaching 51 percent complete on May 29, five points behind normal. Planting was nearly complete in Arkansas, and well ahead of normal in Illinois and Missouri. However, in the 2 largest producing States, Kansas and Texas, growers trailed their normal planting pace by 9 and 8 points, respectively. Planting and emergence of the Nation's oat crop advanced ahead of normal through the spring months. By May 1, growers had planted 79 percent of their acreage, 10 points ahead of normal, while emergence, at 51 percent complete, was 5 points ahead of the 5-year average. By mid-May, the crop was 96 percent planted, 8 points ahead of normal, and all 9 major producing States were at or ahead of their normal planting pace. By May 29, emergence had advanced to 95 percent complete, 2 points ahead of last year and 4 points ahead of normal. At that time, emergence was at or ahead of the normal pace in all States and complete in Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas. Barley growers also planted their crop at a faster-than-normal pace during the spring. Seeding reached 52 percent complete by the end of April, 8 points ahead of normal. At that time, North Dakota producers were over a week ahead of their normal pace. In May, planting continued to progress ahead of normal. After limited progress in April due to low soil temperatures, Minnesota growers planted their crop rapidly in May, ending the month well ahead of normal. In Washington and Idaho, however, persistent wet conditions hampered fieldwork, and held planting progress behind the normal pace. Meanwhile, emergence advanced rapidly during May, reaching 85 percent complete by month's end, 7 points ahead of normal. Winter wheat heading progressed slightly behind normal through most of April and May, but caught up to the normal pace by the end of May. On May 29, heading was 81 percent complete, 5 points behind last year but the same as the 5-year average. In the Pacific Northwest, where warm, wet conditions favored development, heading was well ahead of normal. However, in the eastern Corn Belt and central Great Plains, progress was behind normal. In the northern and central Great Plains, the crop was not seriously damaged by a freeze in late April. However, persistent dry conditions in May caused crop condition to steadily deteriorate. Spring wheat seeding progressed rapidly during the spring. By May 1, growers had planted 61 percent of their acreage, compared with 66 percent last year and 47 percent for the 5-year average. Progress was ahead of normal in all States, including Minnesota, where low soil temperatures had delayed planting earlier in the month. Planting continued to progress ahead of the normal pace in May, reaching 97 percent complete on May 29, two points ahead of last year and 3 points ahead of normal. Meanwhile, the emergence was ahead of normal, as well, and was 88 percent complete by the end of May, 2 points ahead of last year and 10 points ahead of normal. Only in Idaho, where persistent precipitation hindered fieldwork, did planting and emergence trail the 5-year average. Rice growers were behind their normal planting pace through most of April, but planting accelerated toward month's end. By May 1, sixty-five percent of the crop had been sown, the same as the 5-year average. California and Louisiana producers were a week behind normal due to wet weather, while the remaining States were ahead of normal, with Mississippi over a week ahead of the normal pace. Through May, planting continued at a near-normal pace, reaching 97 percent complete by month's end, the same as last year and the normal. At that time, planting was nearly complete in all States, except California. Meanwhile, emergence progressed behind the normal pace, reaching 86 percent complete on May 29, four points behind last year and 1 point behind normal. Soybean planting was 8 percent complete on May 1, one point behind normal. Despite favorable planting conditions for soybeans in the Corn Belt, producers focused on their corn crop. As corn planting came to an end, growers shifted their attention to soybeans and progressed rapidly through planting, advancing 73 points during May to 81 percent complete, 5 points ahead of last year and 10 points ahead of the 5-year average. With the exception of Louisiana, Minnesota, and the Dakotas, all States were ahead of their normal planting pace. Emergence began behind normal in mid-May, but advanced rapidly thereafter, reaching 50 percent by month's end, 5 points ahead of normal. Emergence was behind normal in the northern Great Plains and western Corn Belt, but ahead of normal in the eastern Corn Belt and Ohio Valley. Sunflower producers had planted 40 percent of their acreage by May 29, the same as the 5-year average but 5 points ahead of last year. North Dakota growers had sown 56 percent of their crop, while South Dakota growers had planted only 15 percent of their acreage. Peanut planting was hampered by soggy conditions in the Southeast. On May 8, just 11 percent of the acreage had been planted, less than half the 5-year average of 24 percent. Progress was behind normal in all States, except Oklahoma, and trailed the normal pace by 23 points in Virginia. Though drier conditions prevailed during the remainder of May, planting continued to trail the normal pace in most States. By May 29, eighty-three percent of the acreage had been planted, compared with 88 percent last year and 86 percent for the normal. Cotton growers planted their crop slightly behind the normal pace during April and early May. Though planting was ahead of normal in Texas and the Delta, most other States trailed behind normal. In California and the Southeast, persistent rainfall hindered fieldwork, while soils were too dry for planting in Oklahoma and Kansas. After mid-May, drier conditions prevailed in the Southeast, allowing planting to progress rapidly. On May 29, growers had seeded 83 percent of their crop, 2 points ahead of normal. In Georgia, planting was 18 points behind normal on May 15, but advanced 44 points in the final 2 weeks of May, approaching the normal pace. Progress was also behind normal in Oklahoma and Kansas, but was ahead of normal elsewhere. Sugarbeet planting began slightly behind normal as growers in the Red River Valley waited for warmer soils. After mid-April, however, planting progressed rapidly as warmer soils and dry conditions in Minnesota and North Dakota favored fieldwork. By May 8, producers had planted 98 percent of their crop. Planting was complete in Idaho and Michigan, within 3 points of completion in Minnesota and North Dakota, and ahead of the normal pace in all States. Corn: The 2005 corn planted area for all purposes is estimated at 81.6 million acres, up 1 percent from 2004 and 4 percent above 2003. This is the largest corn acreage since 1985, when 83.4 million acres were planted for all purposes. Growers expect to harvest 74.4 million acres for grain, up 1 percent from 2004. Farmers responding to the survey indicated that over 99 percent of the corn acreage had been planted at the time of the interview compared with the average of 97 percent for the past 10 years. Corn farmers in the 10 major corn producing States (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) planted 64.9 million acres, an increase of 2 percent from the 63.6 million acres planted last year. The largest increases occurred in Illinois and Kansas, each with 350,000 more acres than a year ago. The Illinois planted acreage, at 12.1 million, is a record high. South Dakota is the only major corn State to decrease, while Minnesota is unchanged from the previous year. Planted acres increased from last year throughout much of the Corn Belt and southern Great Plains. However, growers in most other areas of the U.S. decreased their corn acreage as producers switched to other more profitable crops due to low corn prices and high fuel and fertilizer costs. Conditions were mostly dry during April in the Corn Belt and Great Plains, allowing rapid planting progress. In contrast, heavy April rainfall delayed planting in the Southeast, Delta, Northwest, and California. Planting progress accelerated toward month's end as drier conditions prevailed, and growers quickly recovered to finish planting ahead of their normal pace. By May 1, over half of the corn crop had been planted, 7 percent behind last year, but 7 percent ahead of the 5-year average. The lack of soil moisture had become a problem in some areas of the northern and southern Great Plains. Dry conditions continued into May in most corn growing areas and planting continued to outpace the 5-year average. By May 22, planting was 95 percent complete, the same as last year, but 7 percent ahead of normal. At that time, planting progress was ahead of normal in all States, except Colorado, Minnesota, and Texas, and was nearly complete across the central Corn Belt and central and southern Great Plains. On May 8, just 23 percent of the crop had emerged, compared with 34 percent last year and 26 percent for the average. However, the crop emerged rapidly during May, reaching 85 percent complete on May 29, four points behind last year but 5 points ahead of normal. Producers planted 52 percent of their acreage with varieties developed using biotechnology, up 5 percentage points from 2004. Varieties containing bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) were planted on 26 percent of the acreage, down 1 point from last year. Seventeen percent of the acreage was planted with herbicide resistant varieties developed using biotechnology, up 3 points from 2004. Stacked gene varieties, those containing both insect and herbicide resistance, were planted on 9 percent of the acreage, up 3 points from the previous year. Sorghum: Area planted to sorghum in 2005 is estimated at 7.01 million acres, down 6 percent from 2004. Area harvested for grain is forecast at 6.03 million acres, down 7 percent from last year. Kansas continues to have the largest area of sorghum planted at 2.90 million acres, down 9 percent from last year. In Kansas, as of May 29, sorghum was 42 percent planted, down from last year's 49 percent. Seeded acreage in Texas, at 2.30 million acres, increased 4 percent from 2004. Sorghum was 60 percent planted as of May 29, down from 73 percent last year in Texas. Oats: Acres seeded for the 2005 crop year totaled 4.34 million acres, up 6 percent from last year's planted area. Growers expect to harvest 1.98 million acres for grain, up 10 percent from the 2004 harvested acreage of 1.79 million. The largest increases in oat planted acreage occurred in Texas, California, and Wisconsin. Texas, with 750,000 seeded acres, is up 10 percent from 2004. Seeded acreage in California and Wisconsin are both up 40,000 acres from the previous year. However, oats to be harvested for grain or seed in California are actually down 5,000 acres as tight hay supplies have led dairy producers to increase plantings of oat forage mixes for silage and greenchop. Barley: Growers seeded 3.97 million acres for 2005, down 12 percent from the 4.53 million acres seeded a year ago, and the lowest since barley planted acreage estimates began in 1926. Acres for harvest, at 3.47 million, are down 14 percent from the 2004 level, and the lowest since 1890. North Dakota growers planted 1.25 million acres and expect to harvest 1.15 million acres, both down 22 percent from last year. In Montana, planted area is down 50,000 acres while harvested acreage is 80,000 less than last year. Idaho growers planted 50,000 fewer acres than in 2004 and Washington growers planted 40,000 fewer acres, while harvest expectations are down 40,000 acres in both States. Barley planting advanced ahead of the normal pace during April and May. Although wet weather in the Pacific Northwest hindered planting in some areas, dry conditions in the upper Midwest allowed planting to progress well ahead of normal. Warm conditions in most growing areas allowed the crop to emerge rapidly. Winter Wheat: The 2005 winter wheat planted area, at 41.4 million acres, is 4 percent below last year and down less than 1 percent from the previous estimate. Area harvested for grain is estimated at 34.3 million acres, down 2 percent from the June 1 forecast and 1 percent below the 2004 total. Texas planted acreage decreased 100,000 from the previous estimate, while the Missouri estimate decreased 50,000. Small planted acreage increases and decreases were noted in several other States. Harvested acreage declined from the previous forecast across much of the country, especially in the southern Great Plains where growers were plagued by dry spring weather and freeze damage. Durum Wheat: The Durum planted area for 2005 is estimated at 2.57 million acres, up fractionally from last year. Area to be harvested for grain is expected to total 2.45 million acres, 4 percent above last year's level. Harvest of the California southern desert Durum crop is virtually complete, while harvest continues in the San Joaquin Valley. In Montana, Durum wheat planting began earlier than normal due to mild weather conditions during April. Development of the crop has continued ahead of the normal pace throughout spring. Seeding also began early in North Dakota. Progress remained ahead of average due to good seeding conditions. Excessive moisture during late May and early June has slowed development of the crop. Other Spring Wheat: Acreage planted to other spring wheat for 2005 is estimated at 14.1 million, up 2 percent from 2004. Grain area is expected to total 13.6 million acres, up 4 percent from last year. In Minnesota, development of the crop has been slowed due to wet conditions and cool weather. Although seeding in North Dakota began early, cool, wet weather during late-May and early-June has slowed development of the crop. Planting progress in Montana began on schedule and progressed ahead of normal as weather conditions were mild and dry in early spring. Rainfall throughout the State during May helped get the crop off to a good start. Idaho had an unusually wet spring which provided favorable conditions for both dryland and irrigated acreage. Rye: The 2005 planted area for rye is estimated at 1.44 million acres, 4 percent above 2004. Harvested area is expected to total 323,000 acres, up 1 percent from last year. Oklahoma planted acreage is at the highest level since 1971, and harvested acreage ties the second highest total on record for the State. Rice: Area planted to rice in 2005 is estimated at 3.31 million acres, 1 percent below last year's planted acreage. Area for harvest is estimated at 3.29 million acres, also 1 percent below last year's area harvested. Long grain planted acreage, representing 80 percent of the total, is up 2 percent from last year. Medium grain planted acreage, representing 19 percent of the total, decreased 12 percent from 2004. Area planted to short grain varieties decreased 8 percent and represents 1 percent of the total rice acres planted in 2005. As of June 19, one percent of the rice crop was headed compared with 5 percent for the 5-year average. Rice in Arkansas, California, Mississippi, and Missouri had not yet begun heading. Rice headed in Louisiana and Texas, at 5 percent and 2 percent, respectively, lagged behind the 5-year average of 20 percent for both States. Proso Millet: Planted acreage for the 2005 Proso millet crop is estimated at 590,000 acres, 17 percent below last year's total. All 3 States in the estimating program, Colorado, Nebraska, and South Dakota, show decreases from the previous year due to lower prices. Hay: Producers expect to harvest 61.7 million acres of all hay in 2005, down fractionally from 2004. Harvested area of alfalfa and alfalfa mixtures is forecast at 22.1 million acres, up 2 percent from last year. All other hay harvested area is expected to total 39.6 million acres, down 2 percent. Declines in alfalfa hay acres are expected in States along the Pacific coast and in the central Great Plains. In Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Kansas, alfalfa hay acreage is expected to decrease by 50,000 acres from 2004. However, large increases are expected in Montana, which is up 300,000 acres, and in North Dakota, which is up 150,000 acres. The largest decrease of all other hay acreage is in Texas, where expected acreage is down 500,000 acres from last year. This decline is attributed to many growers grazing out their hay fields instead of cutting this year due to large amounts of hay stocks and dry weather conditions. Soybeans: The 2005 soybean planted area is estimated at 73.3 million acres, down 3 percent from last year. Area planted decreased or was unchanged from last year in all States except Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. Area for harvest is forecast at 72.4 million acres, down 2 percent from 2004. Growers in the eleven major soybean producing States (Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Dakota) planted 59.9 million acres, down 2 percent from 2004. The largest acreage decreases are in Minnesota and North Dakota, down 500,000 acres each. North Dakota farmers shifted to other crops for more favorable prices compared to soybeans. Minnesota growers struggled to get their crop planted this spring as untimely rains through most of May and into June kept soils saturated in the northwest, central, and west central portions of the State. The cool, wet spring weather in Iowa caused some producers to replant soybean acreage, while other Iowa farmers who intended to plant soybeans in March decided to plant corn instead, resulting in a 200,000 acre decrease from intentions. Nebraska farmers planted 200,000 more acres to soybeans than last year for a State record high of 5.00 million acres, while Kansas and Missouri both showed increases of 100,000 acres from 2004. Early spring planting activities for soybeans started slightly behind normal for most of the major growing areas, with the Corn Belt and Upper Great Plains starting off slow. However, as corn planting came to an end and conditions remained favorable, growers concentrated on soybeans and progressed rapidly through planting, advancing 73 points during May to 81 percent complete, 5 points ahead of last year and 10 points ahead of the 5-year average. With the exception of Louisiana, Minnesota, and the Dakotas, where fields were having trouble drying due to excess moisture, all States were ahead of their normal planting pace. The crop began emerging slightly behind normal in mid-May, but advanced rapidly thereafter, reaching 50 percent by May 29, five points ahead of normal. Emergence was behind normal in the northern Great Plains and western Corn Belt, but ahead of normal in the eastern Corn Belt and Ohio Valley. Producers planted 87 percent of the 2005 soybean acreage to herbicide resistant varieties, up 2 percentage points from 2004. Peanuts: Area planted to peanuts in 2005 is estimated at 1.65 million acres, up 15 percent from 2004. Area for harvest is estimated at 1.61 million acres, up 16 percent from last year. Southeast growers (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina) planted 1.25 million acres, up 25 percent from 2004. The increase can be attributed to provisions in the 2002 farm bill, which resulted in acreage spreading to regions that did not traditionally produce peanuts. Wet and cool weather delayed some planting, but drier conditions in May allowed planting progress to return to near normal rates in much of the area. Crop development progressed behind normal, as peanuts pegging for all States in the Southeast lagged the 5-year average. Plantings in the Virginia-North Carolina region totaled 113,000 acres, down 18 percent from 2004. Crop development in this region is behind normal due to dry conditions. In North Carolina, the peanut crop had not begun pegging by June 19, and in Virginia, peanuts were only 1 percent pegged. Historically, the crop has been 4 percent pegged in both States by June 19. Growers in the Southwest (New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) planted 291,000 acres, down fractionally from last year. Two percent of the Texas peanut crop was pegging by June 19, four percentage points behind the 5-year average. Oklahoma peanuts were 6 percent pegging by this date, 11 percentage points behind the 5-year average. Sunflower: Area planted to sunflower totaled 2.71 million acres in 2005, up 45 percent from last year and the first acreage increase since 1998. Planted area of oil type varieties, at 2.18 million acres, is up 42 percent from 2004 and the non-oil varieties, estimated at 538,000 acres, are up 58 percent from last year. North Dakota planted area, at 1.23 million acres in 2005, is up 40 percent from 2004. Wet conditions adversely affected sunflower planting progress, which was behind average during June. Seventy-eight percent of the crop was rated good to excellent as of June 19 compared with 54 percent last year. South Dakota sunflower acreage, at 620,000, is up 43 percent from last year. Acreage increases of over 30 percent are also expected in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Texas. Canola: Producers planted 1.09 million acres in 2005, up 26 percent from 2004, and the first increase in U.S. acreage since 2000. Producers in North Dakota and Minnesota planted 1 million and 30,000 acres, respectively. Excessive moisture prevented some canola growers in northwest Minnesota from planting their crop, while cool, damp weather hampered the crop's progress in most of North Dakota. Flaxseed: Area planted in 2005, at 945,000 acres, is up 81 percent from last year's total of 523,000 acres. Area for harvest, forecast at 931,000 acres, is 80 percent above the harvested area in 2004. In North Dakota, growers planted 850,000 acres of flaxseed, up 73 percent from 2004 and the highest since 1974. As of June 12, the crop condition in North Dakota was rated at 75 percent good to excellent, compared with 61 percent during the same period last year. Also, significant increases from 2004 were shown in Minnesota, Montana, and South Dakota due to continued favorable weather conditions and strong flaxseed prices. Safflower: Planted area to safflower increased 6 percent from 2004, to 185,000 acres in 2005. Area for harvest is forecast at 173,000 acres, up 9 percent from last year. California producers lead the nation, planting 45,000 acres, despite some rainy weather during the planting season. This is the first time State-level estimates have been published in the June Acreage report. Other Oilseeds: Planted area of mustard seed is estimated at 61,000 acres, down 12,000 acres from 2004. Mustard seed area for harvest is forecast at 42,500 acres, down 26,200 acres or 38 percent from the previous year. Rapeseed growers planted an estimated 2,200 acres, a 75 percent decrease from last year. Harvested rapeseed area is forecast to be 1,900 acres. Cotton: The U.S. planted area for all cotton in 2005 is estimated at 14.0 million acres, up 3 percent from 2004. Upland cotton acreage totaled 13.8 million acres, also up 3 percent. Growers intend to increase American-Pima cotton planted area 7 percent from 2004, to 266,000 acres. Upland growers in the Southeastern States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia) planted 2.99 million acres of upland cotton, an increase of 1 percent from the previous year and 2 percent more than they had originally intended in March. After a cool, wet early spring, an extended period of dry weather moved across most of the Southeast. By early-June, all States were the same as or slightly ahead of the normal planting pace. In the Delta States (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee), producers planted 3.88 million acres, an increase of 13 percent and 1 percent more than they had originally intended in March. Nearly all planting was complete by the end of the May. All States, except Louisiana, reported at least 65 percent of the crop in good or excellent condition. In Louisiana, only 46 percent of the crop was rated good or excellent, due to thrips infestations migrating from mature wheat fields. Pesticide applications increased the condition of the crop the following week to 67 percent good to excellent. Conditions in the States were mostly good to excellent in mid-June, with Tennessee reporting 84 percent of the crop in good or excellent condition. Arkansas and Tennessee percent squaring were ahead of their 5-year averages, while the other States were slightly behind the normal pace. Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and New Mexico upland acreage planted totaled 6.16 million, a 1 percent decrease from last year. Producers in Texas planted 5.80 million acres, down 1 percent from 2004. Planting in the Rio Grande Valley was completed in early-April under favorable conditions. By the end of April, planting was near completion in south Texas. Unseasonably cool weather in the southern Great Plains delayed planting activities as producers waited for soil temperatures to warm up before resuming planting. Planting progress was behind their 5-year average through mid-June. On June 13, crop condition in Texas was 51 percent good to excellent, 35 percent was rated fair, and 14 percent was rated very poor to poor. Upland planted acres in Arizona and California are estimated at 740,000 acres, 7 percent below last year. Thunderstorms during early spring, in addition to the Sierra Nevada mountain snow pack, contributed to favorable water allotments. As a result of the thunderstorms and below normal soil temperatures early in the season, planting remained behind normal through early-May. The return of warm, dry conditions allowed producers to plant at a more rapid rate. In mid-June, the crop condition in California was rated 53 percent good to excellent, 45 percent was rated fair, and 2 percent was rated poor. In Arizona, 78 percent of the crop was rated good to excellent, 18 percent of the crop was rated fair, and 4 percent was rated very poor to poor. Growers planted 266,000 acres of American-Pima cotton. This is a 7 percent increase from last year's crop, but 49 percent above two years ago. California accounts for 230,000 of these acres, up 15,000 from last year. Texas' producers planted 22,000 acres, while Arizona and New Mexico plantings were 4,000 and 10,000 acres, respectively. Sugarbeets: Area planted totaled 1.28 million acres, down 1 percent from the March intentions and down 5 percent from 2004. The area for harvest is forecast at 1.26 million acres, down 4 percent from 2004. Planted area decreased from 2004 in all States, except Wyoming. Idaho growers planted 27,000 fewer acres than last year, while Michigan's planted area decreased 16,000 acres. Similar declines occurred in harvested area. Although Minnesota's planted area is slightly less than in 2004, growers expect to harvest 5,000 more acres. Planting began slowly as growers in the Red River Valley waited for soil temperatures to improve but progressed rapidly after mid-April. By May 8, planting was 98 percent complete, 19 percentage points ahead of the normal pace. Sugarcane: Area for harvest for sugar and seed during the 2005 crop year is estimated at 948,000 acres, 1 percent above last year. Area for harvest in Louisiana is down 5,000 acres from last year, while Florida growers expect to harvest 14,000 acres more than last year's hurricane-damaged crop. Tobacco: U.S. all tobacco area for harvest in 2005 is estimated at 316,860 acres, down 22 percent from 2004 and 1 percent below the March intentions. If realized, this will be the lowest harvested acreage on record. The previous low of 369,000 acres occurred in 1868. Harvested area for flue-cured and burley tobacco is down significantly from a year ago. However, harvested area for fire-cured tobacco increased from 2004, while dark air-cured decreased from a year ago. Acreage this year was heavily impacted by the elimination of the tobacco quota program and price supports. Flue-cured tobacco, at 186,300 acres, is 18 percent below a year ago, and down 2 percent from the March intentions. Flue-cured acreage accounts for 59 percent of this year's total tobacco acreage. Acreage in North Carolina, the leading flue-cured State, is down 14 percent from last year. Harvested acreage declined in Virginia, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, by 39 percent, 30 percent, 30 percent, and 15 percent, respectively. Light air-cured tobacco types are down 30 percent from last year and 1 percent below the March intentions. Burley tobacco, at 107,600 acres, is down 30 percent from 2004 and 1 percent less than the March intentions. Growers in all burley producing States except Pennsylvania decreased acres from last year. Pennsylvania tobacco farmers began growing burley in 2005, with 2,200 acres expected. Acreage in Kentucky, the leading burley producing State, is down 29 percent from last year. Pennsylvania's southern Maryland type tobacco acreage is estimated at 1,500 acres, down 32 percent from a year ago but unchanged from the March intentions. Fire-cured tobacco types, at 12,520 acres, are up 7 percent from 2004 and 6 percent above the March intentions. Growers in Kentucky increased harvested acres from last year by 21 percent, while Tennessee remained unchanged. Dark air-cured tobacco types, at 4,040 acres, are 5 percent below last year's harvested acres and 2 percent below the March intentions. One sucker type tobacco, at 2,840 acres, is down 2 percent from 2004 and Green River type tobacco, at 1,200 acres, is 8 percent lower than last year. Farmers in Virginia do not expect to grow sun-cured tobacco this year. All cigar types, at 4,900 acres, are down from last year but 1 percent above March intentions. Connecticut and Massachusetts broadleaf acreage, at 2,400 acres, is down 1 percent from a year ago. Acreage of Pennsylvania Seedleaf, at 1,300 acres, is down 28 percent from last year. Harvested acres of Connecticut and Massachusetts shade-grown tobacco are estimated at 1,200 acres, up 3 percent from 2004. Dry Beans: U.S. dry bean growers planted 1.67 million acres for 2005, up 24 percent from last year and 19 percent above two years ago. The June planted acres estimate is 1 percent above growers' plans in March. Acres to be harvested are forecast at 1.57 million, up 29 percent from last year and 16 percent above 2003. High prices for the 2004 crop and low inventories contributed to the increase in planted and harvested acres. Thirteen of the 17 dry bean States have increased planted acreage from a year ago, 3 are unchanged, while Texas growers planted less than 2004. North Dakota's planted area of 670,000 acres is up 20 percent from last year. In Michigan, dry bean plantings of 235,000 acres are 24 percent above 2004. Nebraska's acreage increased 50 percent to 180,000 acres, while Minnesota's dry bean acreage increased 26 percent to 145,000 acres. South Dakota growers increased planted acres 100 percent, Colorado went up 47 percent, and Kansas is 44 percent above 2004. Wyoming is up 28 percent, Idaho 25 percent, Washington 17 percent, Utah 13 percent, Montana 8 percent, and New York is 4 percent above 2004. Planted acres in California, New Mexico, and Oregon are unchanged from 2004. Planted acres in Texas decreased 15 percent. Planting in North Dakota started mid-May, behind average due to cool and wet conditions. Wet conditions continued into June. By mid-June 84 percent of the crop was planted, compared with the 5-year average of 95 percent. Wet conditions also delayed planting in Minnesota's Red River Valley, where producers were unable to get into their fields. Planting in Nebraska was behind the 5-year average by mid-June with only 86 percent planted, compared with a 5-year average of 92 percent. Growers in Michigan began planting earlier than normal due to favorable conditions. Planting conditions in Colorado have been good and the crop is in good condition. Planting continued in California, with rain and cool temperatures causing some delays. Emerged plantings are showing steady growth and development. In Washington, planting progressed ahead of the 5-year average. Rains in late May and early June brought much needed moisture. In Wyoming, progress of the dry bean crop was proceeding normally. Planting continues in Texas with the crop in good condition. The dry bean condition in Montana is rated 80 percent good to excellent. Sweet Potatoes: Planted area of sweet potatoes is estimated at 92,300 acres for the 2005 season, down 5 percent from last year and 4 percent below two years ago. Harvested area is forecast at 89,500 acres, a loss of 4 percent from 2004 and 3 percent below 2003. Most of this decrease is in North Carolina, where growers are planting fewer acres due to high stocks from the 2004 crop remaining to be sold. New Jersey's planted acres are also less than last year. Growers in California, Louisiana, and Mississippi are planting more acres than last year. Alabama, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia's planted acres are unchanged from 2004. Harvested acreage is expected to decrease in New Jersey and North Carolina. Producers in South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia expect to harvest the same acreage as in 2004. Growers in Alabama, California, Louisiana, and Mississippi expect harvested acres to increase. Transplanting conditions for North Carolina and Virginia have been good and planting is on schedule. North Carolina's fields were 62 percent transplanted by mid-June compared with the 5-year average of 62 percent. Planting in New Jersey was delayed by a cold, wet spring. Planting in South Carolina is also behind the 5-year average. Transplanting has also been delayed in the Gulf States. In Louisiana, planting got off to a slow start due to dry conditions and cooler temperatures. However, recent rains should allow planting to proceed at a faster rate now that soil moisture is adequate. In Texas, sweet potato plantings are also late due to the hot, dry weather. Planting in Alabama was delayed due to rains. Planting continues in California's Central Valley, after a late start due to spring rains. Summer Potatoes: Growers in the summer producing States planted an estimated 51,100 acres of potatoes this year, down 13 percent from last year and 19 percent below two years ago. Harvested area is forecast at 49,200 acres, a 9 percent decrease from last year and 16 percent less than 2003. Planted acreage in 9 of the 11 estimating States has decreased from 2004. The decrease in acres is due in part to lower prices and higher stocks of fall potatoes. Crop condition in Texas is good and progress is normal. East coast States have had excellent growing conditions with timely rains and warm temperatures. Planting in Colorado was late and irrigation water allocations are being rationed based on seniority rights. Growing conditions in Illinois have declined due to lack of rain and soil moisture. Rain delayed planting in Alabama and unfavorable weather is causing seed to rot in the ground, producing poor stands. Planting in California's Central Valley was late due to wet conditions. The crop has progressed normally but some late blight damage is noted. Harvest is expected to be late. Reliability of Acreage Data in this Report Survey Procedures: The estimates of planted and harvested acreages in this report are based primarily on surveys conducted the first 2 weeks of June. These surveys are based on a probability area frame survey with a sample of approximately 11,000 segments or parcels of land (average approximately 1 square mile) and a probability sample of just over 89,000 farm operators. Enumerators conducting the area survey contact all farmers having operations within the sampled segments of land and account for their operations. From these data, estimates can be calculated. The list survey sample is contacted by mail, telephone, or personal interviews to obtain information on these operations. Responses from the list sample plus data from the area operations that were not on the list to be sampled are combined to provide another estimate of planted and harvested acreages. Estimating Procedures: National, Regional, State, and grower reported data were reviewed for reasonableness and consistency with historical estimates. Each State 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 survey data. Revision Policy: Planted acreage estimates are subject to change August 1 if actual plantings are significantly different from those reported in early June. Also, planted acreage estimates can be revised at the end of the season and again the following year, if new information is available that would justify a change. Harvested acres can be adjusted anytime a change is made in planted acres. In addition, harvested acres are subject to change anytime a production forecast is made. Estimates will also be reviewed after data for the 5-year Census of Agriculture are available. No revisions will be made after that date. Reliability: The survey used to make acreage estimates is subject to sampling and non-sampling type errors that are common to all surveys. Both types of errors for major crops generally are between 1.0 and 6.0 percent. Sampling errors represent the variability between estimates that would result if many different samples were surveyed at the same time. Sampling errors cannot be applied directly to the acreage published in this report to determine confidence intervals since the official estimates represent a composite of information from more than a single source. The relative standard errors from the 2005 area frame survey for U.S. planted acres were: barley 7.2 percent, corn 1.1 percent, upland cotton 2.7 percent, sorghum 5.1 percent, soybeans 1.1 percent, winter wheat 1.9 percent, and other spring wheat 3.9 percent. 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. A method of evaluating the reliability of acreage estimates in this report is the "Root Mean Square Error," a statistical measure based on past performances shown below for selected crops. This is computed by expressing the deviations between the planted acreage estimates and the final estimates as a percent of the final estimates and averaging the squared percentage deviations for the 1985-2004 twenty-year period; the square root of this average becomes statistically the "Root Mean Square Error." Probability statements can be made concerning expected differences in the current estimates relative to the final estimates assuming that factors affecting this year's estimate are not different from those influencing the past 20 years. For example, the "Root Mean Square Error" for the corn planted estimate is 0.6 percent. This means that chances are 2 out of 3 that the current corn acreage will not be above or below the final estimate by more than 0.6 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 (90 percent confidence level) that the difference will not exceed 1.1 percent. Also, shown in the table is a 20-year record for selected crops of the difference between the mid-year planted acres estimate and the final estimates. Using corn again as an example, changes between the mid-year estimates and the final estimates during the past 20 years have averaged 341,000 acres, ranging from 24,000 acres to 1,126,000 acres. The mid-year planted acres have been below the final estimate 6 times and above 14 times. This does not imply that the mid-year planted estimate this year is likely to understate or overstate the final estimate. Reliability of June Planted Acreage Estimates -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : 20-Year Record of : : : Differences Between June : : : 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : ----- Thousands ----- Number : Corn : 0.6 1.1 341 24 1,126 6 14 Sorghum : 4.6 8.0 383 1 1,113 12 8 Oats : 1.6 2.7 81 1 213 7 13 Barley : 3.2 5.6 164 10 907 6 14 Winter Wheat : 0.8 1.4 314 25 1,035 3 17 Durum Wheat : 3.7 6.4 112 0 200 13 6 Other Spring Wheat: 1.1 1.9 130 0 333 11 8 Soybeans : 1.1 1.9 585 150 1,490 5 15 Upland Cotton : 2.3 3.9 261 3 555 7 13 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information Contacts Listed below are the commodity specialists in the Crops Branch of the National Agricultural Statistics Service to contact for additional information. 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