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Bigger U.S. Rice Harvest
WASHINGTON - Nov 9/07 - SNS -- Rice production in the United States is forecast at 198 million cwt (100 pound units), up slightly from the October forecast and up 2% from last year, according to the USDA.
Area for harvest is expected to total 2.73 million acres, unchanged from last month but down 3% from 2006. The yield is forecast at a record high 7,247 pounds per acre, up 32 pounds from last month and 379 pounds above last year. If realized, this will surpass the previous record high yield of 6,988 pounds per acre set in 2004. Record high yields are expected in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. In Missouri, the yield is expected to equal the record high set in 2004. As of October 21, rice harvest was complete or nearly complete in all States except California.
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