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Larger U.S. Sweet Corn HarvestWASHINGTON - Sep 2/05 - SNS -- Contracted sweet corn production is forecast at 3.05 million tons, up 3% from last year, according to the USDA. An increase of 1% in contracted harvested acreage is accompanied by a yield increase of 0.15 ton per acre when comparing the 2005 season to 2004. Harvest of the Minnesota crop has progressed at a good pace with 58% complete by August 28. However, harvest was slowed during the end of August by heavy, localized rainfall. In Washington, earlier concerns about water supplies have abated, though the conditions have been hot and dry throughout the summer. Harvest is underway with small ear size reported. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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