Source: USDA'S NASS NC FIELD OFFICE, 9/12/18

“The September 1 crop production report indicates a drop in yield for most of NC major commodities.” said Dee Webb, North Carolina State Statistician. “Once again we thank the farmers for taking time to respond, especially during their preparations for Hurricane Florence. The growers ensured quality data was provided and their response allowed USDA NASS to set estimates based on the most accurate information. We hope everyone stays safe through the storm.” 

Corn for grain

• Yield is forecast at 124 bushels per acre, down 18 bushels from last year’s record yield of 142 bushels per acre.

• Production is forecast to total 107.9 million bushels, down 10% from the 119.3 million bushels produced last year.

• Harvested acres are forecast at 870,000, up from 840,000 acres harvested in 2017. 

Cotton

• Yield is forecast at 921 pounds per acre, down 48 pounds from last year’s yield of 969 pounds per acre.

• Production is forecast at 806,000 bales, up 9% from last year’s production of 741,000 bales.

• Harvested acres are expected to total 420,000 acres compared with 367,000 acres harvested in 2017.

Peanuts

• Yield per acre is forecast at 3,900 pounds, down 200 pounds per acre from last year’s estimate.

• Production is forecast at 390.0 million pounds, down 19% from last year’s production of 479.7 million.

• Harvested acres are projected at 100,000 acres, down 17,000 acres from 2017. 

Soybeans

• Yield is forecast to average 38 bushels per acre, down 2 bushels from last year’s record yield of 40 bushels.

• Production is forecast to total 60.4 million bushels, down 11% from last year’s production of 67.6 million bushels.

• Harvested acres are projected at 1.59 million acres, down 100,000 acres from last year.

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