AWP Crop Soars 30%
WASHINGTON - Jan 12/11 - SNS -- Production of Austrian winter peas is estimated at 237,000 cwt (100 pound units), up 30% from 2009, according to the USDA's final crop production estimates for the 2010 crop.
Area harvested is estimated at 17,900 acres, up 31% from last year. Average yield is expected to be 1,666 pounds per acre, up 338 pounds per acre from last season.
The Idaho Austrian winter pea production estimate, at 99,000 cwt, is up 3% from last year. A cold, wet spring, disease, and weed problems lowered yield in most of the growing area.
Montana's production estimate of 110,000 cwt is up 96% from last year. Harvested area is up 17% from a year ago at 7,000 acres. In July, high temperatures and below normal precipitation were common. By mid-August, the prevailing hot, dry conditions aided harvest. Oregon's production estimate, at 28,000 cwt, is down 7% from last year. Harvested area increased 200 acres to 1,900.
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