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Sharp Drop in U.S. MustardWASHINGTON - Jan 12/06 - SNS -- Rapeseed and mustard seed production is down sharply in the United States this season, according to the USDA's final crop production report for 2005. Mustard seed production in 2005 declined 38% from last year to 35.1 million pounds, continuing the downward trend that began in 2002. Planted area, at 49,000 acres, is down 33% and harvested area, at 44,600 acres, is down 35% from 2004. Mustard seed yields averaged 787 pounds per acre, 32 pounds below a year ago. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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