U.S. Lentil Crop Plunges 35%
WASHINGTON Nov 10/14 - SNS -- This year's U.S. lentil crop is down 35% from last year at 3.26 million cwt (100 pounds units) or 147,691 metric tons (MT), according to the latest USDA crop production estimates.
Area for harvest is forecast at 265,000 acres, down 24% from the previous year. Average yield is expected to be 1,229 pounds per acre, down 217 pounds from 2013.
In North Dakota, planting began during the third week of April and finished by the third week of June, about three weeks ahead of last year. Harvest was complete by the third week of October. The crop was rated mostly fair to good throughout the growing season. In Montana, planting was essentially finished by early-June. Harvest began in late-July and wrapped up by the end of September.
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