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U.S. Hay Harvest Slips 1%WASHINGTON - Aug 12/08 - SNS -- Production is hay other than alfalfa forecast at 77.0 million tons, down 1% from last year, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. Based on August 1 conditions, yields are expected to average 1.94 tons, down slightly from last year. Harvested area, at 39.7 million acres, is unchanged from June but down 1% from the previous year. Abundant moisture in the Corn Belt and eastern portions of the U.S. increased yields from last year. Yields are within 1 ton of last year in all States except Texas where moisture deficiencies have reduced yields by 1.2 tons per acre. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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