Source: USDA'S NASS NC FIELD OFFICE, 11/8/18

“The November 1 crop production report continues to shows decreased yields for NC major commodities after Hurricanes Florence and Michael.” said Dee Webb, North Carolina State Statistician. “However, cotton and peanut yields increased as compared to the October report. The story will continue to unfold as harvest is completed for all commodities. Once again we wanted to take time to express our utmost appreciation to farmers for responding during this difficult time. Their voice and participation ensured quality data was provided, allowing USDA, NASS to set estimates based on the most accurate information available.” 

Corn for grain
• Yield is forecast at 117 bushels per acre, down 25 bushels from last year’s record yield of 142 bushels per acre. 
• Production is forecast to total 98.3 million bushels, down 18% from the 119.3 million bushels produced last year. 
• Harvested acres are forecast at 840,000, unchanged from the acres harvested in 2017. 

Cotton
• Yield is forecast at 828 pounds per acre, down 141 pounds from last year’s yield of 969 pounds per acre. 
• Production is forecast at 690,000 bales, down 7% from last year’s production of 741,000 bales. • Harvested acres are expected to total 400,000 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 386.1 million pounds, down 20% from last year’s production of 479.7 million. 
• Harvested acres are projected at 99,000 acres, down 18,000 acres from 2017. 

Soybeans
• Yield is forecast to average 35 bushels per acre, down 5 bushels from last year’s record yield of 40 bushels. 
• Production is forecast to total 55 million bushels, down 19% from last year’s production of 67.6 million bushels. 
• Harvested acres are projected at 1.57 million acres, down 120,000 acres from last year.

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