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Little Change in U.S. Pea AcreageWASHINGTON - Jul 10/09 - SNS -- U.S. dry edible pea seeded area is estimated at 880,700 acres, virtually unchanged from last year, according to the USDA's latest crop report. Area for harvest, at 840,900 acres, is 1% below a year ago. Area planted in North Dakota, at 510,000 acres, is down 2% from 2008. Planting was essentially complete by the end of May, about two weeks behind last year. By late-June, the crop was rated in mostly good condition. Montana dry edible pea growers planted 240,000 acres, down 2% from a year ago. Warm temperatures and limited precipitation this spring reduced topsoil moisture supplies, but the crop has been rated mainly in good condition. Washington and Idaho growers reported planted acreage increases of 13% and 8%, respectively. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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