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17% Jump in Dry Bean Production

WASHINGTON - Aug 12/14 SNS -- Dry edible bean production in the United States is forecast at 28.7 million cwt (100 pound units) or 1.302 million metric tons (MT), up 17% from last year, according to the USDA's latest crop production forecast.

Planted area is estimated at 1.67 million acres, up 23% from 2013. Harvested area is forecast at 1.61 million acres, 23% above the previous year. The average United States yield is forecast at 1,784 pounds per acre, a decrease of 83 pounds from a year ago.

In North Dakota, planting was virtually complete by June 22, well ahead of last year but equal to the 5-year average. As of August 3, development remained behind the normal pace. In Nebraska, planting was virtually complete by June 22, near the normal pace. By early-August, the crop was rated mostly good to excellent. Michigan's planting began ahead of schedule and was finished by the end of June. Conditions have been favorable for the crop and by August 1 the crop was rated 75% good to excellent.

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