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ISSN: 1949-1972

Released September 30, 2014, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service
(NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA).

Turkeys Raised Down 2 Percent from 2013

Turkeys Raised in the United States during 2014 is forecasted at 235
million, down 2 percent from the number raised during 2013.

A combination of six states account for nearly two-thirds of the turkeys
produced in the United States during 2014. The largest turkey producing
state is Minnesota, at 45.0 million turkeys, up 2 percent from the previous
year.
Arkansas produced 29.0 million turkeys, which is up 4 percent from the
previous year. North Carolina decreased by 18 percent from last year,
producing 28.0 million turkeys. Indiana increased by 9 percent from a year
ago to 19.0 million turkeys. Missouri decreased by 6 percent from last year,
producing 16.0 million turkeys. Virginia increased the number of turkeys
raised compared to the previous year by 3 percent now at 16.0 million.

Number of Turkeys Raised – States and United States: 2013 and 2014 [Excludes
young turkeys lost]
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:         Number raised         :   2014 as

State            :—————————––:   percent

:     2013      :     2014      :   of 2013

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:    —— 1,000 head —–        percent

:

Arkansas …………………:     28,000          29,000          104

California ……………….:     13,000          11,000           85

Indiana ………………….:     17,500          19,000          109

Iowa 1/ ………………….:        (D)          11,000          (X)

Minnesota ………………..:     44,000          45,000          102

Missouri …………………:     17,000          16,000           94

North Carolina ……………:     34,000          28,000           82

Ohio …………………….:      5,500           6,000          109

Pennsylvania ……………..:      7,000           7,000          100

South Carolina 2/ …………:     12,000             (D)          (X)

:

South Dakota ……………..:      4,300           4,300          100

Utah …………………….:      4,000           4,400          110

Virginia …………………:     15,500          16,000          103

West Virginia …………….:      3,100           3,100          100

:

Other States 3/ …………..:     35,100          35,200          (X)

:

United States …………….:    240,000         235,000           98

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(D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.

(X) Not applicable.

1/  Included in other states in 2013.

2/  Included in other states in 2014.

3/  Includes State estimates not shown and States withheld to avoid

disclosing data for individual operations.

Statistical Methodology

Survey Procedures: Data for turkey raised estimates are collected from all
known operations raising 1,000 or more turkeys annually. Individual NASS
field offices maintain a list of all known turkey grow-out operations to
update their lists. Approximately 400 turkey grow-out operations are
contacted in September and February. The data collected were received by
electronic data reporting (EDR), mail, telephone, and face-to-face personal
interviews.

Estimating Procedures: Turkeys raised preliminary estimates include young
turkeys intended for meat production and breeder turkeys reaching maturity
during the calendar year. These estimates exclude turkeys lost to disease or
those destroyed. Placement of turkey poults from the monthly Turkey Hatchery
Survey and indications from the September Turkeys Raised Survey provide the
basis for the preliminary estimates published in September. Final estimates,
published in April, use indications from the February Turkeys Raised Survey
in addition to updated hatchery data. Other indications for the final
estimates are obtained from monthly slaughter totals and check-off data
provided by individual State turkey or poultry associations.

Revision Policy: Estimates for the previous year are subject to revision
when final raised estimates are made in April. Revisions are primarily based
on updated hatchery and slaughter data. Estimates will also be reviewed
after data from the five-year Census of Agriculture are available. No
revisions will be made after that date.

Reliability: Turkey raised estimates are based on a census of all known
turkey grow-out operations and therefore have no sampling error. However,
estimates are subject to errors such as omissions, duplication, and mistakes
in reporting, recording, and processing of the data. While the affects of
these errors cannot be measured directly, they are minimized through strict
quality controls in the data collection process and through a careful review
of all reported data for consistency and reasonableness.

To assist in evaluating the reliability of the estimates in this report, the
“Root Mean Square Error” for number of turkeys raised is shown in the
following table. The “Root Mean Square Error” is a statistical measure based
on past performance and is computed using the differences between first and
final estimates. The “Root Mean Square Error” for number of turkeys raised
over the past 10 years is 1.8 percent. This means that chances are 2 out of
3 that the final estimate will not be above or below the current estimate of
235 million turkeys by more than 1.8 percent. Chances are 9 out of 10 that
the difference will not exceed 3.3 percent.

Reliability of September Turkeys Raised Estimates [Based on data for the
past ten years]
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:  Root mean   :  90 percent  :
Difference between first and latest estimate
: square error :  confidence  :        :
:        :               :
:              :    level
:—————————–—————————–
Item             :              :              :        :
:        :             Years
:              :              :        :
:        :—————————–—
:              :              :Average
:Smallest:Largest : Below latest  : Above latest
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:   percent        percent      ——– 1,000
——–          —– number —-
:

Number raised …………….:     1.8            3.3        3,687     500
8,540          7               3
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Information Contacts

Listed below are the commodity specialists in the Livestock Branch of the
National Agricultural Statistics Service to contact for additional
information. E-mail inquiries may be sent to [email protected]

Dan Kerestes, Chief, Livestock Branch …………………………….
(202) 720-3570

Bruce Boess, Head, Poultry and Specialty Commodities Section ………..
(202) 720-4447
Alissa Cowell-Mytar – Cold Storage …………………………….
(202) 720-4751
Heidi Gleich – Broiler Hatchery, Chicken Hatchery ……………….
(202) 720-0585
Michael Klamm – Poultry Slaughter, Turkey Hatchery, Turkeys Raised ..
(202) 690-3237
Tom Kruchten – Census of Aquaculture …………………………..
(202) 690-4870
Kim Linonis – Layers, Eggs ……………………………………
(202) 690-8632
Joshua O’Rear – Honey ………………………………………..
(202) 690-3676
Vacant – Catfish Production, Egg Products, Mink, Trout Production …
(202) 720-3570

Access to NASS Reports

For your convenience, you may access NASS reports and products the following
ways:

All reports are available electronically, at no cost, on the NASS
web
site: http://www.nass.usda.gov

Both national and state specific reports are available via a free e-
mail subscription. To set-up this free subscription, visit
http://www.nass.usda.gov and in the “Follow NASS” box under “Receive reports
by Email,” click on “National” or “State” to select the reports you would
like to receive.

For more information on NASS surveys and reports, call the NASS Agricultural
Statistics Hotline at (800) 727-9540, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, or e-mail:
[email protected].

Organic farms connect consumers with their food, USDA agriculture census reports

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Washington, Sept. 30, 2014 – Certified organic agriculture producers in the United States sell directly to consumers, produce on-farm renewable energy, and are younger, beginning, farmers more often than conventional producers, according to new 2012 Census of Agriculture data released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Conducted only once every five years, the agriculture census presents a detailed look at the U.S. organic farm sector including production practices, economics and demographics.

“Earlier this year, the 2012 Agriculture Census reported that total organic product sales by farms in the U.S. increased 83 percent since 2007,” said NASS Administrator Joseph T. Reilly. “This information combined with the more comprehensive data released today shows the demand for, value of and potential for continued growth in certified organic products.”

The 2012 Census of Agriculture Organic Special Tabulation provides national and state level data on farms, land in farms and tenure; production expenses, equipment and machinery; farm income and government payments; land use and practices; operator characteristics; and more.

Some of the key findings include:

Production Practices

  • Organic agriculture producers were much more likely to report direct-to-consumer sales than conventional producers. While only 7 percent of all U.S. farms sold agricultural products directly to consumers, 42 percent of organic farms reported direct sales to consumers.
  • Organic farms were more likely than other farms to participate in non-traditional markets: 30 percent marketed products directly to retail outlets, 16 percent produced value-added products, and 13 percent distributed products through CSAs (community supported agriculture).
  • Organic farms were more likely than other farms to invest in on-farm renewable energy producing systems, such as solar panels and wind turbines.
  • Organic operations were also more likely to sell crops, such as fruits and vegetables, than livestock and poultry products. Almost 90 percent sold crops, while a slightly fewer than 50 percent sold livestock or poultry products.

Demographics

  • Organic producers were more likely to be beginning farmers, with 27 percent starting farming in the last 10 years, compared to 18 percent of all principal farm operators.
  • Organic operators were younger, with 26 percent under 45 years old, compared to 16 percent of all principal operators.

“These new data points from the agriculture census provide valuable information to help our stakeholders identify producer successes and needs to help them develop programs to benefit the organic industry,” said Reilly. “NASS is committed to continuing to help measure the organic industry and is looking forward to conducting the 2014 Organic Survey early next year.”

To access the 2012 Census of Agriculture Organic Special Tabulation and all other Census data and tools, visit www.agcensus.usda.gov.

Contact: Krissy Young, (202) 690-8123

Enjoy the benefits of coffee

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University of Missouri
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Larry Vincent
Larry Vincent

Melissa Bess, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Camden County, University of Missouri Extension

Many people like to start the day with a fresh cup (or cups) of coffee. In the past, it was believed that coffee could be harmful. But research has shown that, overall, there is little evidence of health risk and there is actually evidence of health benefits for adults consuming moderate amounts of coffee (3-4 cups per day, providing 300-400 mg per day of caffeine).

September 29 is National Coffee Day and there are reasons to celebrate this beloved beverage. Coffee has many health benefits. Preliminary studies have indicated these possible valuable benefits:

  • Lowers risk for Type 2 diabetes
  • Lowers risk for Parkinson’s disease
  • Protects against development of colorectal cancer
  • Lowers risk for cirrhosis and liver cancer
  • Reduces risk for all-cause mortality

A plain cup of brewed coffee only has between 2 and 5 calories. But adding extras to our coffee can add extra fat and calories. Here are some common coffee drinks and the amount of calories and/or fat in each…

To learn more about the types of drinks that should be avoided and the types of people who might have adverse reactions to coffee, read the full version of this article at http://missourifamilies.org/features/nutritionarticles/nut437.htm

Fruit planting preparation

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K-State
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Steve Elgersma

If you plan to develop or add to your fruit garden next year, now is a good
time to begin preparing the planting site. Grass areas should be tilled so
grass does not compete with the fruit plants for soil moisture and
nutrients. Have the soil analyzed for plant nutrients. Your local K-State
Research and Extension agents have information to guide you in taking the
soil sample. From that sample, the agent can provide recommendations on what
and how much fertilizer to add to correct nutrient deficiencies. Organic
materials such as compost, grass clippings, leaves, hay, straw or dried
manure, can be tilled into the soil to help improve its condition. Time and
weather conditions generally are more suitable in the fall than in the late
winter and spring for preparing soil. If fruit plants can be set by early
April, they will have developed a stronger root system to support plant
growth than they would if planted later.
If there are only a few plants to be planted, consider tarping each planting
area to guard against a wet spring, delaying planting after plants are
shipped and received.

 

By: Ward Upham

USDA reports corn stocks up 50 percent, soybean stocks down 35 percent from 2013

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NASS Also to Re-Survey Operators with Unharvested Small Grains

Contact: Lance Honig, (202) 720-2127; Krissy Young, (202) 690-8123

Washington, Sept. 30, 2014 – According to the Grain Stocks report released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), there were 1.24 billion bushels of old crop corn in all positions as of September 1, up 50 percent from the same time last year. Of the total stocks, 462 million bushels of corn were stored on farms and 774 million bushels were stored off the farm, up 68 and 42 percent from the prior year, respectively. The U.S. corn disappearance totaled 2.62 billion bushels during June-August, up from 1.95 billion bushels during the same period last year.

NASS also reported that as of September 1, there were 92.0 million bushels of old crop soybeans in storage, down 35 percent from a year ago. Of the total stocks, 21.3 million bushels of soybeans were stored on farms and 70.6 million bushels were stored off the farm, down 46 and 30 percent from last September, respectively. The U.S. soybean disappearance during June-August totaled 313 million bushels, up 6 percent from the same period last year.

In addition to releasing the Grain Stocks report, NASS also released the Small Grains 2014 Summary, which included the final tallies for U.S. wheat, oats and other small grains. NASS reported growers harvested 46.5 million acres of wheat this year, up 3 percent from 2013. The levels of production and changes from 2013 by type are winter wheat, 1.38 billion bushels, down 11 percent; other spring wheat, 601 million bushels, up 12 percent; and Durum wheat, 57.1 million bushels, down 2 percent.

Oat production is estimated at 70.5 million bushels, up 9 percent from 2013, but the fourth lowest production on record. Harvested area, at 1.04 million acres, is 3 percent above last year but is the third lowest acreage harvested for grain on record.

Due to delays in this year’s harvest, NASS will re-survey small grain growers in Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. Operators that reported unharvested acres will be asked to verify and update, if necessary, their acreage, yield and production for barley, oats, Durum wheat and other spring wheat.

When producers were surveyed earlier this month, there was significant unharvested acreage in these eight states. As a result of this re-surveying effort, NASS may release updated estimates for small grains in its November 10 Crop Production report. Stocks estimates are also subject to review since unharvested production is included in the estimate of on-farm stocks.

All NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov.

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