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Phone: (217) 492-4295 U.S. Department of Agriculture Illinois Department of Agriculture http://www.agr.state.il.us/agstats.htm |
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VOL. 20, NO. 12 |
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September Crop Report The Illinois corn for grain yield is unchanged from the August 1 estimate at 140 bushels per acre. Total production would be 1.491 billion bushels, one percent above the production of 1998. On August 12, a severe thunderstorm with very high winds moved across much of the central half of the state, breaking the drought in that area. Unfortunately, the high winds flattened some fields between the Illinois River and Springfield covering about a six county area. The damage was not very widespread, though, and will not likely have any impact on the state yield. The crop continued to progress toward maturity ahead of normal and last year. By September 5, the crop was 81 percent dented and 29 percent mature. These compare to 71 percent dented and 19 percent mature last year and the five-year averages of 66 and 11. Limited harvesting began toward the end of August and mostly in fields damaged by the high winds. The September 1 forecast yield for soybeans is 43 bushels per acre, unchanged from the August 1 forecast, but one bushel below last year. The expected production is 462.3 million bushels, one percent below last year's record 468.6 million bushels. August weather provided a cooler than normal weather pattern which helped lower crop stress with beneficial rains falling in some areas of the state. The southern region of the state has been the most deficient in rainfall during August. Development of the crop continues ahead of normal after being pushed ahead by the above normal temperatures during July. As of September 5, 30 percent of the crop was turning yellow with six percent shedding leaves. These compare to 27 and five percent last year and the five-year averages of 22 and four, respectively.
Corn production is forecast at 9.38 billion bushels, down two percent from the last forecast and down four percent from 1998. Based on September 1 conditions, yields are expected to average 132.2 bushels per acre, down 2.5 bushels per acre from August and 2.2 bushels from a year ago. The September 1 Corn Objective Yield data indicate a record level stalk count for the seven objective yield States (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin). The September forecast ears per acre are the highest on record and, if realized, would exceed the previous record final ears per acre set in 1998. Ear measurements from the sample plots indicate a length equal to last year and the five-year average. As of August 29, 62 percent of the acreage was reported dented in the 17 major States. This compares with 62 percent last year and 44 percent for the five-year average. Corn rated in good to excellent condition totaled 57 percent compared to 69 percent for a year ago. Soybean production is forecast at a record high 2.78 billion bushels, down three percent from August 1, but up one percent from last year's record of 2.76 billion bushels. Based on September 1 conditions, yields are expected to average 37.9 bushels per acre, down 1.3 bushels from last month and down 1.0 bushel from 1998. If realized, pod counts from the September Objective Yield survey will be the highest on record in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska. In Missouri, pod counts for September were the lowest since 1988. In Ohio, pod counts were the second highest on record following the 1998 season. As of August 29, 94 percent of the soybean crop had already set pods, one percentage point ahead of 1998 and two percentage points ahead of the five-year average. The percent of soybeans dropping leaves, at six percent, was one percentage point ahead of the previous year and three percentage points ahead of the average.
Milk Production Milk production in Illinois totaled 160 million pounds in July 1999, down five percent from last year. The number of milk cows on farms totaled 122,000 head, down 5,000 head from July of last year. Milk per cow averaged 1,310 pounds, down 10 pounds from a year ago. Milk production during July in the 20 States totaled 11.6 billion pounds, up 2.3 percent from production in these same states for July 1998. Production per cow in the 20 States averaged 1,496 pounds during July, 28 pounds above July 1998. The number of milk cows on farms in the 20 States was 7.74 million head in July, 27,000 head more than July 1998.
Agricultural Prices August prices received by Illinois farmers for all commodities increased from last month and is at 70 percent of the base. This is four points more than the revised July figure but ten points less than August 1998. The current year's base is computed by multiplying the average production for the five-year period by the average price for each year. These five years are summed and then divided by five to arrive at an average (base) for the period. The current five-year average production is then multiplied by the current price and divided by the average for the five years to arrive at the current index. The August all crops index, at 65 percent of the base, is three points more than the revised July figure but 14 points less than August 1998. Prices increased for corn, soybeans, sorghum, wheat and oats. The all livestock index increased five points from the previous month and is at 84 percent of the base. This is two points more than August 1998. The price of hogs, cattle and milk all increased. The hog-corn ratio increased to 18.4. The U.S. All Farm Products Index of Prices Received in mid- August was 98 based on 1990-92=100, up three points from the revised July index. Price increases from July for milk, hogs, wheat and corn more than offset price decreases for broilers, potatoes, oranges and tomatoes. The seasonal changes in the mix of commodities farmers sell also affect the overall index. Higher seasonal marketings of tobacco, cattle, grapes and sweet corn more than offset the relatively lower marketings of wheat, hay, milk and broilers. These marketing changes contributed less than one point to the overall increase in the index. Compared with August 1998, the All Farm Products Index was three points lower. Price decreases from August 1998 for broilers, soybeans, milk and lettuce more than offset price increases for cattle, peaches, calves and turkeys.
* Revised
1/ Prices received represent the average of all grades or classes at point of first sale and should not be confused with market quotations. 2/ Estimated in January, April, July, and October. 3/ State prices not published. * Revised. N/A Not available. Farm Labor
2/ Regions consist of the following: LAKE: MI, MN, WI CORNBELT I: IL, IN, OH CORNBELT II: IA, MO UNITED STATES: Excludes Alaska. Internet E-Mail All of the reports issued by the Washington D.C. headquarters office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) are available at no charge via an e-mail subscription. Send an e-mail message to: Be sure to include the word "list" in the body of the message. You will receive a reply containing further instructions for subscribing and a list of the available reports. World Wide Web The Illinois Agricultural Statistics Service has a home page at: The NASS headquarters office home page can be found at: There you can find reports issued by NASS as well as links to state statistical offices. You will also find many charts showing long term trends in agriculture. |
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