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U.S. Potato Harvest SlumpsWASHINGTON - Nov 10/05 - SNS -- Total U. S. potato production in 2005 from all four seasons is estimated at 421 million cwt (100 pound units), down 8% from last year, according to the latest USDA crop production estimates. Harvested area, at 1.08 million acres, decreased 7% from a year ago. Yields, averaging 389 cwt per acre, are down 2 cwt from last year. Production of fall potatoes for 2005 is forecast at 382 million cwt, down 7% from last year. Area harvested, at 951,800 acres, is virtually unchanged from the July forecast but 7% below last year. The average yield is forecast at a record high 402 cwt per acre, 1 cwt above the previous high set last year. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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