U.S. Pea Area Sinks 45%
WASHINGTON - Jul 12/11 - SNS -- Planted area of dry edible peas in the United States is estimated at 416,000 acres, down 45% from last year, according to the USDA
Area for harvest, at 398,800 acres, is 44% below a year ago. If realized, this will be the lowest planted and harvested acreage estimates since 2003.
In North Dakota, due to wet conditions, planting began during the beginning of May, three weeks behind last year's starting date. As of June 26, planting was 76% complete, behind last year and the 5-year average. Moisture supplies have been rated adequate to surplus throughout the season.
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