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Alfalfa Hay Production Up in U.S.WASHINGTON - Aug 12/04 - SNS -- Alfalfa and alfalfa mixtures production is forecast at 77.3 million tons, up 1% from last year, according to the August crop production estimates released by the USDA today. Yields are expected to average 3.48 tons per acre, 0.24 ton above last year. Harvested area is 22.2 million acres, down 6% from 2003. Yields throughout the Great Plains and Corn Belt increased from last year. Adequate rainfall and moderate temperatures through July promoted early season hay growth and provided ideal growing conditions in many areas. In much of the Rocky Mountains, yields are expected to decrease from last year. Extreme weather, ranging from hot and dry conditions to monsoonal rains, have adversely impacted yields. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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