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2008 Cotton Harvest Sank 33%
WASHINGTON - May 12/09 - SNS -- All cotton production is estimated at 12.8 million 480- pounds bales in 2008, down 33% from the 2007 harvest, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates.
Cottonseed production in 2008 totaled 4.30 million tons, down 35% from last year. Sales to oil mills accounted for 59% of the disposition. The remaining 41% will be used for seed, feed, exports, and various other uses.
The 2008 area planted to all cotton totaled 9.47 million acres, down 13% from 2007. Harvested acreage at 7.57 million is down 28% from the previous year.
The U.S. all cotton yield averaged 813 pounds per acre, down 66 pounds from last year's record high. Upland cotton production is estimated at 12.4 million 480- pounds bales, down 33% from last year.
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