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USDA Trims Austrian Winter Pea EstimateWASHINGTON - Jan 12/06 - SNS -- Production of Austrian winter peas in Idaho, Montana, and Oregon for the 2005 season is estimated at 307,000 cwt (100 pound Units), down 5% from the November 1 forecast but 5% above 2004, according to the USDA's final crop production report for 2005. Area harvested, at 24,500 acres, is 11% below the previous forecast but unchanged from last season. Average yield, at 1,253 pounds per acre, increased 75 pounds from the November 1 forecast and is 65 pounds above 2004. Idaho's Austrian winter pea crop was affected by wind, rain, hail, aphids, and viruses which reduced yield and lowered quality. July and August temperatures in Montana were above normal with adequate precipitation. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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