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U.S. Sunflower Harvest Down 10%WASHINGTON - Oct 12/04 - SNS -- Sunflower production in the United States forecast for 2004 is 2.40 billion pounds, down 10% from 2003 and 2% below 2002, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. Area planted, at 1.86 million acres, is down 1% from the June estimate and down 20% from last year. Sunflower farmers expect to harvest 1.78 million acres, down 1% from June and down 19% from the 2003 acreage. The October yield forecast, at 1,346 pounds, is 133 pounds more than the 2003 yield. As of October 1, higher yields are expected in 5 of the 7 major sunflower-producing States (Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Texas). Due to excellent growing conditions, record yields are expected in both Kansas and Texas. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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