date:Jul 01, 2013
hum was estimated at 7,195,000 acres, up 15% from 6,244,000 acres in 2012, while harvested area was forecast at 6,085,000 acres, up 23% from 4,955,000 acres last year.
Oats planted area was forecast at 3,026,000 acres, up 10% from 2,760,000 acres in 2012 but still the third lowest planted area on record. Harvested area was forecast at 1,196,000 acres, up 14% from 1,045,000 acres in 2012 and also the third lowest on record if realized.
Rice planted area was estimated at 2,470,000 acres, down 8%