U.S. Pea Output Soars
WASHINGTON - Jan 10/14 - SNS -- Dry edible pea production in the United States in 2013 ended up at 15.6 million cwt (100 pounds units) or 708,519 metric tons (MT), up 44% from last year, according to the USDA's final production estimates for the 2013 crop.
Planted area, at 860,000 acres, and harvested area, at 797,000 acres, increased by 33% and 28%, respectively. Average yield is estimated at 1,960 pounds per acre, up 209 pounds from 2012.
In Montana, producers began harvest in late-July and were finished by mid-September. In North Dakota, planting was 95% complete by June 30. Harvest started in early-August and was 97% finished by the week ending September 15. Crop condition was rated mostly fair to good throughout the entire growing season.
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