U.S. Lentil Crop Sinks 46%
WASHINGTON - Nov 9/11 - SNS -- This year's lentil crop in the United States was pegged at 4.72 million cwt (100 pound units) or 213,871 metric tons (MT), down 46% from last year, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates.
Area for harvest is forecast at 434,000 acres, down 32% from the previous year. Average yield is expected to be 1,086 pounds per acre, down 279 pounds from 2010.
In North Dakota, planting began the beginning of May, three weeks behind last year, due to wet conditions. Planting was complete by July 10, about six weeks behind a year ago. Harvest started in early-August and was finished by October 2, about a week behind last year and the 5-year average. Crop condition was rated mostly fair to good throughout the entire growing season.
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