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Wool Output Eases in U.S.WASHINGTON - Feb 2/07 - SNS -- Shorn wool production in the United States during 2006 was 36.0 million pounds, down 3% from 2005, according to the USDA. Sheep and lambs shorn totaled 4.85 million head, down 4% from 2005. The average price paid for wool sold in 2006 was $0.68 per pound for a total value of 24.4 million dollars, down 7% from 26.3 million dollars in 2005. Mohair production in the United States during 2006 was 1.35 million pounds. Goats and kids clipped totaled 216,000 head. Average weight per clip was 6.30 pounds. Mohair price was $3.68 per pound with a value of 4.98 million dollars. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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