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USDA EXpects Smaller Hay HarvestWASHINGTON - Aug 12/05 - SNS -- U.S. production of hay other than alfalfa is forecast at 76.1 million tons, down 8% from 2004, according to the latest USDA crop estimates. Based on August 1 conditions, yields are expected to average 1.92 tons, down 0.13 ton from last year. Harvested area, at 39.6 million acres, is unchanged from June but down 2% from the previous year. Yields are at or below last year's level in 18 States. Dry conditions across much of the Corn Belt and southern Great Plains have contributed to decreased yield expectations. The largest expected decrease in yield is forecast in Arkansas, where yields are expected to be down 0.8 ton as weather conditions have been extremely hot and dry. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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