USDA's California Field Crop Review Posted on 6/17/2011
WHEAT FORECAST
The California winter wheat production forecast, at 1.10 million tons, is 28 percent above last year. The 460 thousand acres expected to be harvested for grain is also 28 percent above last year. The yield is expected to average 2.40 tons per acre, unchanged from last year [but down from an estimated 2.55 tons per acre on the May report].
California's Durum wheat production is forecast at 479 thousand tons, up 38 percent from last year. The yield is forecast at 3.30 tons per acre. If realized, this will tie last year's record high yield. The cooler than normal growing season in California has set harvest slightly behind normal.
U.S. winter wheat production is forecast at 43.5 million tons, up 2 percent from the May 1 forecast, but 2 percent below 2010. Based on June 1 conditions, the U.S. yield is forecast at 1.36 tons per acre, up 0.03 tons from last month, but 0.04 tons less than last year. Expected area for harvest as grain or seed totals 32.0 million acres, unchanged from May 1.
The U.S. estimate for Durum wheat production for states other than Arizona and California will not be available until July 12, 2011.
Full report located here. The link to the California Field Crop Review reports are also available on the California Wheat Commission website on this page.
