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N.C.'s Sept. farm report
Story Date: 10/2/2012
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Source: USDA NASS' N.C. Field Office, 9/26/12
Peanut production at 392.2 million pounds is up 34% from last year.
Soybean production at 55.4 million bushels is up 36% from last year.
Corn for grain production at 93.6 million bushels is 37% higher than 2011.
CHICKS HATCHED - July 2011 2012 Percent Change
72,757 73,542 +1
WEATHER SUMMARY
AUGUST 2012: The state received above normal precipitation and average temperatures for most of August. Rainfall received helped improve soil moisture conditions. As of August 26, statewide soil moisture was rated at 9% short, 66% adequate, and 25% surplus.
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