33% Drop in U.S. Lentil Harvest
WASHINGTON - Jan 12/15 - SNS -- Lentil production in the United States is estimated at 3.37 million cwt, down 33% from last year, according to the USDA's final crop estimates for 2014.
Area for harvest is estimated at 259,000 acres, down 25% from the previous year. Average yield is 1,300 pounds per acre, down 146 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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