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Sorghum Area Slashed in U.S.
WASHINGTON - Jun 30/09 - SNS -- Area planted to sorghum in 2009 is estimated at 6.96 million acres, down 16% from 2008, according to the USDA's preliminary seeded estimates for the year.
Area to be harvested for grain is forecast at 5.97 million acres, down 18% from last year. Producers in Kansas planted 2.90 million acres, unchanged from last year, while Texas growers planted 2.60 million acres, down 25% from 2008.
In Kansas, planting began in mid-May and was over 70% complete by the middle of June, ahead of last year and normal. Planting progress in Texas was also ahead of last year and normal with 93% complete as of June 21. For the 11 major producing States, 76% of the crop was rated fair to good for the week ending June 21.
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