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U.S. Wool, Mohair Output Sinks
WASHINGTON - Jan 30/04 - SNS -- Wool and mohair production was down sharply in the United States in 2003, according to the latest report from the USDA.
Shorn wool production in the United States during 2003 was 38.1 million pounds, down 8% from 2002. Sheep and lambs shorn totaled 5.06 million head, down 8% from 2002. The average price paid for wool sold in 2003 was $0.72 per pound for a total value of $27.4 million dollars, up 25% from $21.9 million dollars in 2002.
Mohair production in the three major producing states (Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas) during 2003 was 1.88 million pounds, down 14% from 2002. Goats and kids clipped, at 248,000 head, were down 12% from 2002. Average weight per clip was 7.6 pounds compared with 7.7 pounds a year earlier. Value of mohair was $3.1 million dollars, down 9% from 2002.
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