U.S. Lentil Seedings Down 29%
WASHINGTON - Jul 12/11 - SNS -- Planted area of lentils in the United States is estimated at 470,000 acres, down 29% from last season's record high acreage, according to the USDA
Harvested area is forecast at 455,000 acres, down 28% from last year.
Montana growers planted 97% of the crop by June 12. In North Dakota, planting began in early May, three weeks behind last year's starting date due to wet conditions.
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