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NEW YORK
CROP AND LIVESTOCK REPORT
April 2008
Monthly
No. 973-4-08
NEW YORK PROSPECTIVE PLANTINGS - 2008 CROP
Preliminary planting intentions of New York farmers as of March 1, 2008 indicate decreases for barley, dry beans and oats. Dry hay, soybeans, and wheat are expected to increase. The corn planting intentions are the same as last year. Empire State farmers intend to plant 1,050,000 acres of corn for all purposes (grain and silage) for the 2008 crop year, the same as last year. Soybean plantings are expected to increase by 15 percent to 235,000 acres which if realized is a record high planted area. Dry bean intentions, at 16,000 acres, is down 6 percent from last year and is a record low acreage. New York farmers intend to harvest 1.37 million acres of dry hay in 2008, 1 percent above last year. Wheat planted acreage totaled 125,000 acres, up 25 percent from 2007. Oat plantings are expected to total 75,000 acres, down 25 percent from a year earlier, and is tied for the second lowest acreage on record. Barley plantings are expected to total a record low 7,000 acres, 47 percent below last year.
Nationally, corn growers intend to plant 86.0 million acres of corn for all purposes in 2008, down 8 percent from last year when corn planted area was the highest since 1944. Expected acreage is down from last year in most States as favorable prices for other crops, high input costs for corn, and crop rotation considerations are motivating some farmers to plant fewer acres to corn. Despite the decrease, corn acreage is expected to remain at historically high levels as the corn price outlook remains strong due in part to the continued expansion in ethanol production. Soybean producers intend to plant 74.8 million acres in 2008, up 18 percent from last year, but 1 percent below the record high acreage in 2006. Acreage increases are expected in all States, except in West Virginia, which is unchanged from last year. The largest increases are expected in Iowa and Nebraska, up 1.25 million acres and 1.20 million acres from 2007, respectively. Increases of at least 800,000 acres are also expected in Indiana, Minnesota, and South Dakota. If realized, the planted acreage in Kansas, New York, and Pennsylvania will be the largest on record.
All wheat planted area is estimated at 63.8 million acres, up 6 percent from 2007. The 2008 winter wheat planted area, at 46.8 million acres, is 4 percent above last year and up slightly from the previous estimate. Of this total, about 32.5 million acres are Hard Red Winter, 10.7 million acres are Soft Red Winter, and 3.63 million acres are White Winter. Area planted to other spring wheat for 2008 is expected to total 14.3 million acres, up 8 percent from 2007. Of this total, about 13.6 million acres are Hard Red Spring wheat. The intended Durum planted area for 2008 is 2.63 million acres, up 22 percent from the previous year.
Plantings as of March 1, 2008, New York
and United States
| Crop |
New York |
United States |
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|
Planted |
Planted |
Indicated 2008 |
2008 as % 2007 |
Planted |
Planted |
Indicated 2008 |
2008 as % 2007 |
|
| Corn, all |
950 |
1,050 |
1,050 |
100 |
78,327 |
93,600 |
86,014 |
92 |
| Oats |
85 |
100 |
75 |
75 |
4,168 |
3,760 |
3,420 |
91 |
| Hay, all 1/ |
1,520 |
1,360 |
1,370 |
101 |
60,927 |
61,625 |
60,583 |
98 |
| Dry beans |
19 |
17 |
16 |
94 |
1,629.8 |
1,526.9 |
1,398.5 |
92 |
| Barley |
17 |
13 |
7 |
54 |
3,452 |
4,020 |
4,147 |
103 |
| Wheat, all 2/ |
105 |
100 |
125 |
125 |
57,344 |
60,433 |
63,803 |
106 |
| Soybeans |
200 |
205 |
235 |
115 |
75,522 |
63,631 |
74,793 |
118 |
|
1/ Acreage for
harvest. |
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U.S. HOG INVENTORY UP 7 PERCENT
U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs on March 1, 2008 was 65.9 million head. This was up 7 percent from March 1, 2007, but down 2 percent from December 1, 2007. Breeding inventory, at 6.14 million head, was up less than 1 percent from last year, but down slightly from the previous quarter. Market hog inventory, at 59.8 million head, was up 7 percent from last year, but down 2 percent from last quarter.
The December 2007-February 2008 pig crop, at 28.1 million head, was up 6 percent from 2007 and up 9 percent from 2006. Sows farrowing during this period totaled 3.05 million head, up 5 percent from 2007 and up 7 percent from 2006. The sows farrowed during this quarter represented 50 percent of the breeding herd. The average pigs saved per litter was 9.21 for the December 2007-February 2008 period, compared to 9.09 last year.
Wool Production and Value, New York, 2004-2007
| Year |
Sheep shorn |
Weight |
Wool |
Price |
Value of |
| 1,000 |
Pounds |
1,000 lbs. |
Cents |
1,000 dol. |
|
| 2004 |
53 |
6.7 |
356 |
21.0 |
75 |
| 2005 |
49 |
6.7 |
330 |
19.0 |
63 |
| 2006 |
51 |
7.1 |
360 |
25.0 |
90 |
| 2007 |
48 |
6.7 |
320 |
20.0 |
64 |
MARCH 1, 2008 U.S. GRAIN STOCKS
Corn stocks in all positions on March 1, 2008 totaled 6.86 billion bushels, up 13 percent from March 1, 2007. Of the total stocks, 3.78 billion bushels are stored on farms, up 14 percent from a year earlier. Off-farm stocks, at 3.08 billion bushels, are up 12 percent from a year ago. The December 2007 - February 2008 indicated disappearance is 3.42 billion bushels, compared with 2.86 billion bushels during the same period last year.
All wheat stored in all positions on March 1, 2008 totaled 710 million bushels, down 17 percent from a year ago. On-farm stocks are estimated at 92.0 million bushels, down 52 percent from last March. Off-farm stocks, at 618 million bushels, are down 7 percent from a year ago. The December 2007-February 2008 indicated disappearance is 422 million bushels, down 8 percent from the same period a year earlier.
Stocks of Grain, United States, March 1, 2008, with Comparisons
| On Farms |
Total in All Positions |
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|
Mar 1, |
Dec 1, |
Mar 1, |
Mar 1, |
Dec 1, |
Mar 1, |
|
| Million bushels |
Million bushels |
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| Corn |
3,330 |
6,530 |
3,780 |
6,068 |
10,278 |
6,859 |
| All Wheat |
192 |
290 |
92 |
857 |
1,131 |
710 |
| Durum Wheat 1/ |
17 |
18 |
8 |
39 |
40 |
25 |
| Soybeans |
910 |
1,100 |
593 |
1,787 |
2,332 |
1,428 |
| Oats |
34 |
43 |
31 |
71 |
94 |
79 |
| 1/ Included in all wheat. |
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NEW YORK RED MEAT PRODUCTION DOWN 4 PERCENT
Commercial red meat production in New York slaughter plants totaled 33.6 million pounds in 2007. This output is down 4 percent from the 35.1 million pounds produced in 2006, and down 15 percent from the 39.4 million pounds produced in 2005. The number of calves slaughtered in the State, at 156,800 head, was up 41 percent from 2006, and total pounds of veal produced were up 5 percent. Cattle slaughter in the Empire State totaled 27,600 head during 2007, down 10 percent from a year earlier, and 26 percent from 2005.
Total red meat production for the United States totaled 48.8 billion pounds in 2007, 2 percent higher than the previous year. Nationally, commercial cattle slaughter during 2007 totaled 34.3 million head, up 2 percent from 2006. Commercial calf slaughter totaled 758,100 head, 7 percent higher than a year ago. Hog slaughter totaled 109.2 million head, 4 percent higher than 2006. Sheep and lamb slaughter, at 2.69 million head, was down slightly from the previous year.
Commercial Livestock Slaughter, by Months, New York, 2007
| Month |
Number of head slaughtered |
Total pounds liveweight slaughtered |
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| Cattle |
Calves |
Sheep |
Hogs |
Cattle |
Calves |
Sheep |
Hogs |
All Species |
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| 2006 |
2007 |
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| 1,000 head |
1,000 pounds |
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| January |
2.5 |
14.2 |
2.4 |
2.4 |
2,792 |
2,168 |
200 |
453 |
5,619 |
5,613 |
| February |
1.8 |
13.0 |
2.6 |
2.0 |
2,019 |
1,553 |
209 |
354 |
4,611 |
4,153 |
| March |
2.2 |
12.5 |
4.3 |
2.0 |
2,472 |
1,739 |
305 |
376 |
4,869 |
4,892 |
| April |
2.2 |
8.2 |
4.1 |
2.1 |
2,478 |
1,348 |
294 |
371 |
4,314 |
4,491 |
| May |
2.6 |
8.0 |
3.6 |
2.4 |
2,835 |
1,434 |
295 |
409 |
5,090 |
4,973 |
| June |
2.0 |
11.0 |
2.9 |
2.5 |
2,318 |
1,413 |
238 |
408 |
5,262 |
4,377 |
| July |
2.1 |
13.1 |
3.0 |
3.1 |
2,388 |
1,491 |
260 |
500 |
4,585 |
4,639 |
| August |
2.3 |
17.7 |
3.3 |
3.5 |
2,586 |
1,725 |
290 |
572 |
5,305 |
5,173 |
| September |
2.4 |
13.5 |
3.0 |
2.8 |
2,666 |
1,254 |
269 |
496 |
4,738 |
4,685 |
| October |
3.1 |
16.9 |
3.2 |
3.1 |
3,387 |
1,722 |
267 |
580 |
5,516 |
6,006 |
| November |
2.4 |
14.7 |
3.3 |
2.4 |
2,829 |
1,528 |
254 |
447 |
5,672 |
5,058 |
| December |
2.0 |
14.0 |
5.0 |
2.6 |
2,366 |
1,488 |
417 |
425 |
5,366 |
4,696 |
| TOTAL 1/ |
27.6 |
156.8 |
40.8 |
30.9 |
31,136 |
18,864 |
3,299 |
5,390 |
60,947 |
58,689 |
| 1/ May not add due to rounding. |
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MARCH MILK PRICES DECREASE FROM FEBRUARY
Prices received by New York producers for milk sold during February decreased from a month earlier. The price of potatoes also decreased. The price of corn, wheat, eggs, apples, and hay increased. Many previous month prices were revised due to more complete sales information.
Grain corn, at $5.51 per bushel, was up 52 cents from February and increased $1.63 from last year. Hay averaged $121.00 per ton, up $10.00 from February and $4.00 more than March 2007. Wheat averaged $11.67 per bushel, up $3.18 from last month and $7.42 more than last year. Potatoes, at $11.10 per hundredweight, were down 20 cents from last month and decreased 10 cents from March 2007. Fresh Apples at the packing house door were 33 cents per pound, 4 cents more than last year at this time.
Dairy farmers in the Empire State received an average of $17.90 per hundredweight of milk sold during March, $1.60 less than February but $2.30 more than March a year ago. Poultry producers received an average of $1.31 per dozen eggs sold, up 6 cents from February and 61 cents higher than last year.
The preliminary All Farm Products Index of Prices Received by Farmers in March, at 150 percent, based on 1990-92=100, increased 3 points (2.0 percent) from February. The Crop Index is up 8 points (4.9 percent) but the Livestock Index was unchanged. Producers received higher commodity prices for wheat, corn, lettuce, and eggs and lower prices for milk, snap beans, strawberries, and hogs. In addition to prices, the overall index is affected seasonal change based on a 3-year average mix of commodities producers sell. Increased monthly marketings of strawberries, soybeans, milk, and broilers offset decreased marketings of cattle, corn, cotton, and oranges.
Prices Received by Farmers 1/
| Commodity |
Unit |
New York |
United States |
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|
Mar. |
Feb. |
Mar. |
Mar. |
Feb. |
Mar. |
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| Dollars |
Dollars |
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| Corn |
bu. |
3.75 |
4.97 |
5.51 |
3.43 |
4.53 |
4.83 |
|
| Oats |
bu. |
2.08 |
3.52 |
3.52 |
2.40 |
3.20 |
3.38 |
|
| Wheat |
bu. |
4.60 |
12.00 |
11.67 |
4.75 |
9.98 |
11.70 |
|
| Barley |
bu. |
- |
- |
4.43 |
3.11 |
4.39 |
4.75 |
|
| Soybeans |
bu. |
6.61 |
8.44 |
- |
6.95 |
11.70 |
11.90 |
|
| Hay, baled |
ton |
117.00 |
111.00 |
121.00 |
119.00 |
133.00 |
139.00 |
|
| Potatoes |
cwt. |
11.20 |
11.30 |
11.10 |
7.93 |
7.51 |
7.82 |
|
| Apples, fresh market 2/ |
cwt. |
28.60 |
32.20 |
33.10 |
29.20 |
34.70 |
34.40 |
|
| Milk, wholesale |
cwt. |
15.60 |
19.50 |
17.90 |
15.60 |
19.10 |
18.30 |
|
| Milk cows 3/ |
head |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
| Eggs, table market |
doz. |
0.700 |
1.250 |
1.310 |
0.681 |
1.220 |
1.300 |
|
| Slaughter cows |
cwt. |
42.60 |
48.50 |
4/ |
47.20 |
51.40 |
52.20 |
|
| Steers and heifers |
cwt. |
71.70 |
77.50 |
4/ |
97.70 |
94.20 |
93.80 |
|
| All slaughter cattle |
cwt. |
44.40 |
51.00 |
4/ |
91.60 |
89.00 |
88.70 |
|
| Calves |
cwt. |
94.50 |
72.00 |
4/ |
122.00 |
120.00 |
120.00 |
|
| Hogs |
cwt. |
40.30 |
40.60 |
4/ |
44.90 |
42.20 |
41.20 |
|
| Lambs |
cwt. |
147.00 |
91.00 |
4/ |
95.50 |
96.80 |
4/ |
|
| Index (1990-92=100) |
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| Prices received |
133 |
147 |
150 |
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| Prices paid |
159 |
173 |
176 |
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| Ratio prices received to prices paid |
84 |
85 |
85 |
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| 1/
Mid-month price for current month. Average price for entire month
shown for previous periods. |
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Commercial Livestock Slaughter, February 1/
| Species |
Number Slaughtered |
Total Live Weight |
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| New York |
United States |
New York |
United States |
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| 2007 |
2008 |
2007 |
2008 |
2007 |
2008 |
2007 |
2008 |
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| 1,000 head |
1,000 head |
Million pounds |
Million pounds |
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| Cattle |
1.8 |
2.0 |
2,561.7 |
2,643.2 |
2.0 |
2.4 |
3,250.0 |
3,383.3 |
|
| Calves |
13.0 |
14.2 |
66.7 |
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