Steep Drop in U.S. Flax Area
WASHINGTON - Mar 28/24 - SNS -- U.S. growers intend to plant 105,000 acres of flaxseed in 2024, a decrease of 41% from 2023, according to the USDA's seeding intentions report.
If realized, will represent the lowest total for the Nation since 1996. Planted acreage in North Dakota, the largest flaxseed-producing State, is expected to be down 50% from 2023. If realized this will be a record low for the State. Planted acreage in Montana is expected to decrease 26% from the previous year.
Flaxseed Area Planted - States and United States: 2022-2024
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: Area planted
State :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
: 2022 : 2023 : 2024 1/ : Percent of
: : : : previous year
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: --------------- 1,000 acres --------------- percent
:
Montana ............: 98 68 50 74
North Dakota .......: 165 110 55 50
:
United States ......: 263 178 105 59
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1/ Intended plantings in 2024 as indicated by reports from farmers.
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