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No. 409 September 1, 1959
INDIANA CROPS AND LIVESTOCK
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE
AGRICULTURAL ESTIMATES DIVISION
COOPERATING WITH
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS
WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA
INDIANA
The month of August was one of the hottest months of recent years, with the last
half of the month being particularly hot and humid. The only rains of much consequence
fell around the 16th of the montn, when most areas except the northwestern, north
central, and east central parts of the state received an inch or more of moisture. Crops
made average to good progress over most of the state despite the hot weather and short
rainfall in August.
Corn production is now forecast at 365,820,000 bushels, 32 percent above last year,
and is a record production from a record yield and the largest acreage since 1917.
The indicated yield of 67.0 bushels per acre is up two bushels from August 1, and 4
bushels more than the previous record set last year at 63.0 bushels per acre. Corn was
well along toward maturity on September 1, with about 70 percent being in soft dough
stage or harder.
The soybean production is now estimated at 57,850,000 bushels, 1 percent below last
year and 40 percent above the 10 year 1948-57 average. The estimated yield of 26.5
bushels per acre is the same as last year's yield. The crop is maturing earlier than the
last two years and is quite uniform over the state.
The final oat production estimate is unchanged from a month ago at 32,042,000
bushels, and is 30 percent less than produced last year. A yield of 37.0 bushels per acre
is estimated, compared to the record high yield of 51.0 bushels per acre set last year
and in 1955.
Production of all hay is forecast at 2,267,000 tons, down slightly from the August 1
forecast and 7 percent below last year's production. Favorable haying conditions has
resulted in quality hay, but late cuttings of alfalfa have been short due to dry weather.
Commercial apple production prospects were unchanged during the month. The crop
is estimated at 1,525,000 bushels which compares with 1,628,000 bushels last year. The
peach crop, now estimated at 365,000 bushels, is up from last month's estimate. Grape
prospects were lowered from a month ago, and are now estimated at 1,500 tons, which is
still 15 percent above 1958 and 30 percent above the 10 year average.
Tobacco crop prospects were unchanged during the month, fields are expected to
average 1,600 pounds per acre and production is estimated at 11,520,000 pounds. This is
9 percent above last year but 13 percent below the 10 year average.
Milk production for August totaled 321 million pounds or 4 percent below the August
1958 level and 8 percent below the 10 year average for August. Pasture conditions for
the month of August were fair to poor, and at the lowest level for this date since 1953.
August egg production totaled 174 million eggs. The rate of lay per 100 layers was
1,668 eggs compared with 1,646 eggs a year earlier. The number of layers at 10,434,000
was 6 percent fewer than August a year ago.
UNITED STATES
Total crop production just under last year's astounding record now seems likely, given
successful harvest of fall maturing crops. Late season crops developed rapidly during
August heat and virtually all are expected to mature by average frost dates. Lack of
moisture threatened many localities during August, but most sections were favored by
timely showers.
The production index for all crops based on September 1 estimates edged upward from
the August level to 117, only 1 point below the record of 1958. Feed grains and sugar
"'ops pushed further above last year's peak, and cotton, although declining slightly
during August, is still sharply above the relatively low level of 1958. The oil crops index
showed no change during August but is substantially below last year, reflecting the
decreased soybean acreage. Hay crops improved during August as showers improved
prospects of late cuttings and caused only temporary harvest delays. The food grain
group and tobacco showed no change during the month, and vegetables registered a
slight decline.
The composite yield per acre index covering 28 leading crops advanced 2 points during
August to 134, second only to last year's record of 143. Corn, cotton, sugar beets, sugar
Object Description
| Title | Indiana Crops and Livestock, no. 409 (Sep. 1, 1959) |
| Purdue Identification Number | UA14-13-crops0409 |
| Date of Original | 1959 |
| Publisher | Purdue University. Agricultural Extension Service |
| Subjects (LCSH) |
Crops--Indiana--Statistics Livestock--Indiana--Statistics Agriculture--Indiana--Statistics |
| Genre | Periodical |
| Collection Title | Extension Indiana Crops and Livestock (Purdue University. Agricultural Extension Service) |
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| Coverage | United States - Indiana |
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| Language | eng |
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| Title | Indiana Crops and Livestock, no. 409 (Sep. 1, 1959) |
| Purdue Identification Number | UA14-13-crops0409 |
| Transcript | No. 409 September 1, 1959 INDIANA CROPS AND LIVESTOCK U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE AGRICULTURAL ESTIMATES DIVISION COOPERATING WITH PURDUE UNIVERSITY AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA INDIANA The month of August was one of the hottest months of recent years, with the last half of the month being particularly hot and humid. The only rains of much consequence fell around the 16th of the montn, when most areas except the northwestern, north central, and east central parts of the state received an inch or more of moisture. Crops made average to good progress over most of the state despite the hot weather and short rainfall in August. Corn production is now forecast at 365,820,000 bushels, 32 percent above last year, and is a record production from a record yield and the largest acreage since 1917. The indicated yield of 67.0 bushels per acre is up two bushels from August 1, and 4 bushels more than the previous record set last year at 63.0 bushels per acre. Corn was well along toward maturity on September 1, with about 70 percent being in soft dough stage or harder. The soybean production is now estimated at 57,850,000 bushels, 1 percent below last year and 40 percent above the 10 year 1948-57 average. The estimated yield of 26.5 bushels per acre is the same as last year's yield. The crop is maturing earlier than the last two years and is quite uniform over the state. The final oat production estimate is unchanged from a month ago at 32,042,000 bushels, and is 30 percent less than produced last year. A yield of 37.0 bushels per acre is estimated, compared to the record high yield of 51.0 bushels per acre set last year and in 1955. Production of all hay is forecast at 2,267,000 tons, down slightly from the August 1 forecast and 7 percent below last year's production. Favorable haying conditions has resulted in quality hay, but late cuttings of alfalfa have been short due to dry weather. Commercial apple production prospects were unchanged during the month. The crop is estimated at 1,525,000 bushels which compares with 1,628,000 bushels last year. The peach crop, now estimated at 365,000 bushels, is up from last month's estimate. Grape prospects were lowered from a month ago, and are now estimated at 1,500 tons, which is still 15 percent above 1958 and 30 percent above the 10 year average. Tobacco crop prospects were unchanged during the month, fields are expected to average 1,600 pounds per acre and production is estimated at 11,520,000 pounds. This is 9 percent above last year but 13 percent below the 10 year average. Milk production for August totaled 321 million pounds or 4 percent below the August 1958 level and 8 percent below the 10 year average for August. Pasture conditions for the month of August were fair to poor, and at the lowest level for this date since 1953. August egg production totaled 174 million eggs. The rate of lay per 100 layers was 1,668 eggs compared with 1,646 eggs a year earlier. The number of layers at 10,434,000 was 6 percent fewer than August a year ago. UNITED STATES Total crop production just under last year's astounding record now seems likely, given successful harvest of fall maturing crops. Late season crops developed rapidly during August heat and virtually all are expected to mature by average frost dates. Lack of moisture threatened many localities during August, but most sections were favored by timely showers. The production index for all crops based on September 1 estimates edged upward from the August level to 117, only 1 point below the record of 1958. Feed grains and sugar "'ops pushed further above last year's peak, and cotton, although declining slightly during August, is still sharply above the relatively low level of 1958. The oil crops index showed no change during August but is substantially below last year, reflecting the decreased soybean acreage. Hay crops improved during August as showers improved prospects of late cuttings and caused only temporary harvest delays. The food grain group and tobacco showed no change during the month, and vegetables registered a slight decline. The composite yield per acre index covering 28 leading crops advanced 2 points during August to 134, second only to last year's record of 143. Corn, cotton, sugar beets, sugar |
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