Source: USDA'S NASS NC FIELD OFFICE, 9/12/19

“The September 1 crop production report indicates no change or a slight increase in yield for most North Carolina’s major commodities compared to the August 1 forecast.” said Dee Webb, North Carolina State Statistician. “Once again we thank the farmers for taking time to respond, especially during their preparations for Hurricane Dorian. The growers ensured quality data was provided and their response allowed USDA NASS to set estimates based on the most accurate information.” 

Corn for grain • Yield is forecast at 110 bushels per acre, down 3 bushels from last year’s yield of 113 bushels per acre. • Production is forecast to total 97.9 million bushels, up 4% from the 93.8 million bushels produced last year. • Harvested acres are forecast at 890,000, up from 830,000 acres harvested in 2018. 

Cotton • Yield is forecast at 931 pounds per acre, up 119 pounds from last year’s yield of 812 pounds per acre. • Production is forecast at 960,000 bales, up 37% from last year’s production of 702,000 bales. • Harvested acres are expected to total 495,000 acres compared with 415,000 acres harvested in 2018.

Peanuts • Yield per acre is forecast at 4,200 pounds, up 300 pounds per acre from last year’s estimate. • Production is forecast at 424.2 million pounds, up 11% from last year’s production of 382.2 million. • Harvested acres are projected at 101,000 acres, an increase of 3,000 acres from 2018. 

Soybeans • Yield is forecast to average 38 bushels per acre, up 4 bushels from last year’s yield of 34 bushels. • Production is forecast to total 58.1 million bushels, up 9% from last year’s production of 53.4 million bushels. • Harvested acres are projected at 1.53 million acres, down 40,000 acres from last year.

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