WASHINGTON - Jan 11/13 - SNS -- Lentil production in the United States improved slightly over the December forecast, coming in at a final tally of 5.30 million cwt (100 pound units) or 240,497 metric tons (MT), up 12% from last year, according to the USDA's final crop report for 2012
Area harvested is estimated at 450,000 acres, up 9% from the previous year. Average yield is 1,178 pounds per acre, up 27 pounds from 2011.
In Montana, the crop was 98% planted by mid-May, compared with last year's 44%. By July 22, 99% of the crop was blooming. Crop condition in mid-August was rated mostly fair to good. As of September 2, 95% of the crop was harvested.
In North Dakota, planting began the beginning of April, two weeks ahead of the 5-year average. As of May 20, planting was 98% complete, ahead of last year's pace. Harvest began in mid-July and was essentially finished by September 2, about four weeks ahead of last year. Crop condition was rated mostly fair to good throughout the growing season. Idaho experienced a decent growing season.
Lentil Area Planted and Harvested, Yield, and Production - States and United States: 2010-2012 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Area planted : Area harvested State :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2010 : 2011 : 2012 : 2010 : 2011 : 2012 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : 1,000 acres : Idaho ........: 55.0 28.0 33.0 54.0 27.0 32.0 Montana ......: 260.0 260.0 205.0 247.0 247.0 195.0 North Dakota .: 265.0 80.0 160.0 255.0 77.0 158.0 Washington ...: 78.0 60.0 65.0 78.0 60.0 65.0 : United States : 658.0 428.0 463.0 634.0 411.0 450.0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : Yield per acre : Production State :--------------------------------------------------------------------- : 2010 : 2011 : 2012 : 2010 : 2011 : 2012 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ : ---------- pounds ---------- --------- 1,000 cwt -------- : Idaho ........: 950 1,300 1,200 513 351 384 Montana ......: 1,360 1,100 1,100 3,359 2,717 2,145 North Dakota .: 1,540 1,070 1,220 3,927 824 1,928 Washington ...: 1,100 1,400 1,300 858 840 845 : United States : 1,365 1,151 1,178 8,657 4,732 5,302 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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