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Sugarcane Crop Remains Above 2008
WASHINGTON - Dec 10/09 - SNS -- Production of sugarcane for sugar and seed is forecast at 29.1 million tons, of which 27.6 million tons is expected for sugar and 1.54 million tons for seed, according to the USDA.
Total production for sugar and seed is down fractionally from the November 1 forecast but up 5% from 2008. Producers expect to harvest 852,700 acres for sugar and seed, unchanged from the November forecast but down 2% from last year.
Decreases in area harvested for sugar and seed are expected in all estimating States except Texas. Expected yield for sugar and seed is forecast at 34.1 tons per acre, down 0.2 ton from November but up 2.3 tons from 2008.
Production forecasts for sugar and seed remained unchanged in Louisiana and Texas but decreased in Florida and Hawaii. Abnormally dry fall conditions in Florida led to an expected decrease in overall production.
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