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Sugarbeet Crop Up 23%WASHINGTON - Aug 10/12 - SNS --U.S. production of sugarbeets for the 2012 crop year is forecast at 35.3 million tons, up 23% from last year, according to the latest USDA crop estimate. Planted area is forecast at 1.24 million acres, down slightly from the June Acreage report but up 1% from last year. Producers expect to harvest 1.22 million acres, down slightly from the previous forecast but up slightly from 2011. Expected yield is forecast at 29.1 tons per acre, an increase of 5.3 tons from last year. If realized, this will be a record yield for the United States. Most of the growing region experienced excellent growing conditions throughout the summer months. Early planting, hot temperatures, and adequate irrigation boosted the crop's potential. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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