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U.S. Sugarcane Crop Rises 2%WASHINGTON - Aug 12/08 - SNS -- Production of sugarcane for sugar and seed in 2008 is forecast at 30.4 million tons, up 2% from last year, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. Expected production increases in Florida, Hawaii, and Texas more than offset a projected decrease in Louisiana. Producers intend to harvest 868,500 acres for sugar and seed during the 2008 crop year, down 3,000 acres from the June forecast and 11,100 acres below last year. Expected yield is estimated at 35.0 tons per acre, up 0.9 ton from last year. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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