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U.S. Sugarcane Seedings Slip

WASHINGTON - Jun 30/17 - SNS -- Harvested area of sugarcane for sugar and seed in the United States is forecast at 872,100 acres for the 2017 crop year, down 3% from last year, according to the USDA's seeded area estimates for 2017.

Louisiana experienced a good spring for cultivation and applying fertilizer and herbicides. Stubble crops were also reported in good shape because of a mild winter, but there was some failed acres due to a dry fall.

Sugarcane for Sugar and Seed Area Harvested - States and United States: 2016 and 2017
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                          :                          Area harvested
           State          :-------------------------------------------------------------------
                          :              2016               :             2017 1/
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                          :                            1,000 acres
                          :
Florida ..................:              417.0                             406.0
Hawaii 2/ ................:               15.5                              (NA)
Louisiana ................:              431.0                             425.0
Texas ....................:               39.6                              41.1
                          :
United States ............:              903.1                             872.1
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(NA) Not available.
1/   Forecasted.
2/   Estimates discontinued in 2017.

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