48% Jump in Field Pea Harvest
WASHINGTON - Nov 9/16 - SNS -- Field pea production in the United States ended up at 27.1 million cwt (100 pound units) or 1.25 million metric tons (MT), up 48% from last year, according to the USDA.
Planted area, at 1.38 million acres, and harvested area, at 1.33 million acres, increased by 21% and 23%, respectively. If realized, planted acreage, harvested acreage, and production will all be at record high levels.
Montana growers anticipate record high acreage and production, while North Dakota's production is at a record level. Average United States yield is expected to be 2,029 pounds per acre, up 342 pounds from 2015. If realized, Idaho's yield, at 2,500 pounds per acre, will be a record high.
In Montana, the crop was 96% planted by May 22 and reached 99% emergence by June 12. Producers began harvesting in early July, and harvest was 96% complete by September 4.
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