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AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS 1992 ^w'fe United States Department ofAgriculture document Historic, archived Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS 1992 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE WASHINGTON: 1992 ForsalebytheU.S.GovernmentPrintingOffice SuperintendentofDocuments,MailStop:SSOP,Washington,DC 20402-9328 ISBN 0-16-041621-3 Agricultural Statistics, 1992 Agricultural Statistics, 1992 was prepared under the direction ofMICHAEL A. HUNST, Agricultural Statistics Board, National Agricultural Statistics Service. BRENDA V. POWERS was responsible for coordination andtechnical editorial work. The cooperation ofthe many contributors to this publication is gratefully acknowledged. Source notes below each table credit the various Government agencies which collaborat- ed in furnishing information. CONTENTS Page — Introduction Ill VII Cattle,hogs,andsheep: Weights,measures,andconversionfactors IV Cattleandcalves 246 Hogs 260 I—Grains: Sheepandlambs 270 Totalgrainsupply 1 Wool 280 Foodgrains: Goatsandmohair 283 Wheat 1 Meats 288 Rye 15 Hides 294 Rice 19 Livestocknumbers 298 Feedgrains: OCBaaortrlsney 334149 VIII—DaCiroywsanadndpodualitrryypprroodduuccttss: 299 Sorghum 50 Chickens 333 Grainconsumption 49 Turkeys 345 Animalunitsfed 58 Eggs 348 Feedstuffs 60 IX—Farmresources,incomeandexpenses: II—Cotton,tobacco,sugarcrops,andhoney: Economictrends 352 Cotton 61 Farmproperty 353 Sugarbeets 74 Populationandemployment 362 Sugar 77 Farmproductionanddistribution 372 Honeyandbeeswax 88 Pricesandincome 375 Syrups 90 Costsandexpenses 393 Tobacco 91 — X—Taxes,insurance,cooperatives,andcredit: III Oilseeds,fats,andoils: Taxesandinsurance 396 Cottonseed 106 Creditandloanprograms 402 Flaxseed 110 Farmers'cooperatives 412 Peanuts 114 Ruralelectrificationandtelephones 418 Soybeans 121 SPOMlueainprvfpgeleaorroiwimlenirentandspearmint 111133231382 XI—StabiPPlraiiyzcmaeteisnoutnpspaontrodtpprroidcuec-esrupsportprograms: 442311 Shortening 134 Marketingagreementsandorders 433 Fatsandoils 135 XII—Agriculturalconservationandforestry IV—Vegetablesandmelons: statistics: Vegetablesandmelons 141 Conservationandpollutionabatement Vegetablearrivalsandshipments 167 programs 434 Vegetableutilization 170 Soilconservationprograms 451 Commercialpack 172 Forestry 458 V—Fruits,treenuts,andhorticulturalspecialties: XIII—Consumptionandfamilyliving: TFrrueietsnuatnsdberries 211796 PFoopoudlactoinosnumptionandnutrition ;- 447710 Cocoabeans,coffee,andtea 224 Pricesatretaillevels 480 Mushrooms 227 Foodserviceestablishments 481 Flowers 229 VI—Hay,HPRSBaaeeasasteeyntedesdusss,r,oefdarasnyneddeeddmriiianbngnloegrefieldcrops: 222223333460590 XIV—MisAFFRAcegilofresaorilhsdiclekguaraaelnycrteqsausutottraiuaitasstioliisntsstiittisaomicttncpsaissotstiristctssi:casndexports 454459180974706 Peas,dry 243 Hops 244 Index 511 II Introduction Agricultural Statistics is published each year to meet the diverse need for a reliable reference book on agricultural production, supplies, consumption, facilities, costs, and re- turns. Its tables of annual data cover a wide variety of facts in forms suited to most common use. Inquiries concerning more current or more detailed data, past and prospective revi- sions, or the statistical methodology used should be addressed directly to the agency credited with preparing the table. Most of the data were prepared or compiled in the U.S. Department ofAgriculture. The historical series in this volume have been generally limited to databeginningwith 1976 or later. Foreign agricultural trade statistics include Government as well as non-Government shipments of merchandise from the United States and Territories to foreign countries. They do not include U.S. shipments to the U.S. Armed Forces abroad for their own use or shipments between the States and U.S. Territories. The world summaries of production and trade ofmajor farm products are prepared by the U.S. Department ofAgricul- ture from reports ofthe U.S. Department ofCommerce, official statistics offoreign gov- ernments, other foreign source materials, reports ofU.S. Agricultural Attaches and For- eign Service Officers, and the result ofoffice research. Statistics presented in many ofthe tables represent actual counts ofthe items covered. Most of the statistics relating to foreign trade and to Government programs, such as numbers and amounts ofloans made to farmers, and amounts ofloans madeby the Com- modity Credit Corporation, etc., are data of this type. A large number of other tables, however, contain data thatare estimates madeby the Department ofAgriculture. The estimates for crops, livestock, and poultry made by the U.S. Department ofAgri- culture are prepared mainly to give timely current State and national totals and aver- ages. They are based on data obtained by sample surveys offarmers and ofpeople who do business with farmers. The survey data are supplemented by information from the Censuses of Agriculture taken every five years and check data from various sources. Being estimates, they are subject to revision as more data become available from com- merical or Government sources. Unless otherwise indicated, the totals for the United States shown in the various tables on area, production, numbers, price, value, supplies, and disposition are based on official Department estimates. They exclude States for which noofficial estimates are compiled. DEFINITIONS "Value ofproduction" as applied to crops in the various tables, is derived by multiply- ing production by the estimated season average price received by farmers for that por- tion of the commodity actually sold. In the case of fruits and vegetables, quantities not harvested because of low prices or other economic factors are not included in value of production. The word "Value" is used in the inventory tables on livestock and poultry to mean value ofthe number ofhead on the inventory date. It is derived by multiplyingthe number ofheadby an estimated value per head as ofthe date. The word "Year" (alone) in a column heading means calendar year unless otherwise indicated. "Ton" when used in this book without qualifications means a short ton of 2,000 pounds. Ill IV AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS, 1992 WEIGHTS, MEASURES, AND CONVERSION FACTORS The following table on weights, measures, and conversion factors covers the most im- portant agricultural products, or the products for which such information is most fre- quently asked ofthe U.S. Department ofAgriculture. It does not cover all farm products nor all containers for any one product. The information has been assembled from State schedules of legal weights, various sources within the U.S. Department ofAgriculture, and other Government agencies. For most products, particularly fruits and vegetables, there is a considerable variation in weight per unit ofvolume due to differences in variety or size of commodity, condition and tightness ofpack, degree to which the container is heaped, etc. Effort hasbeen made to select the most representative and fairest average for each product. For those com- modities which develop considerable shrinkage, the point of origin weight or weight at harvest hasbeen used. The approximate or average weights as given in this table do not necessarily have official standing as a basis for packing or as grounds for settling disputes. Not all ofthem are recognized as legal weight. The table was prepared chiefly for use ofworkers in the U.S. Department ofAgriculture who have need ofconversion factors in statistical compu- tations. . . AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS, 1992 WEIGHTS, MEASURES, AND CONVERSION FACTORS (See explanatory textjust preceding this table) WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Approximatenet Approximatenet Commodity Unit1 weight Commodity Unit1 weight U.S. Metric U.S. Kilo- Pounds grams Pounds Alfalfaseed Bushel 60 27.2 Celery CLruagte8 60 TLoroadsyoeppaacckk... 3480--444258 1178..21--122901...148 Cherries Lu(bgeClal)mp9- 2106 Apricots CLeulgl(pabcrke.n.t.-. 37-41 16.8-18.6 CColfofveeerseed.... BBuasghel 1326.03 wood)2.... 24 10.9 Western 4-basket Corn: crate3 26 11.8 Ear,husked Bushel 1070 Artichokes: Shelled do 56 Globe Ctn,bycount Meal do 50 andloose Oil Gallon 77.7 pack 20-25 9.1-11.3 Syrup Wirdeobound 11.72 AABvsaJopnecaararnudaasogsasulsem CLFBiruubbasgeothrexe4lf(5oNlJd)ing 12-13455000 5.42-112638....1786 Sweet CWtDnco4z,rVB.a2pt-eace5arcrakostzee.d, 5 5r,0(> Barley Bushel 48 21.8 (fromFL& Beans: NJ) 42 Lima,dry do. 56 25.4 Cotton {Bale,gross 500 Other,dry Sacdko-.. 10600 2457..42 Cottonseed BBaulseh,elnet Lima, Cottonseedoil Gallon 77.7 unshelled Bushel. 28-32 12.7-14.5 Cowpeas Bushel 60 BeeTStonspa:pped Sacdko.... 28-32 12.7-1141..53 CCrraenabmer,ri4e0s-.... /V/B4a-rbrbell.box13. 12050 Bunched V2crate2dz- percent bchs 36-40 16.3-18.1 butterfat Gallon Berriesfrozen Cucumbers Bushel pack: Dewberries 24-qt.crate. W32i++th11oupptaasccukkgar 4425f0i 211079423 EEgggsgispz,leaanvterage BCausdseoh,zeel3n0 473.30 Blackberries Escarole Bushel 25 2.7 Figs,fresh Boxsingle BBrloucecgorlaissseed... 14-30 6.4-13.6 Flaxseed Bulsahyeelr14.. 56 20-25 9.1-11.3 Flour,various 100 Broomcorn(6 Brboaolmecsoprenrsteoend). 44-33530 20.0-2125.17 CtBnuolrkCrate, 30 Brusselssprouts Ctnof12 25 11.3 Garlic tubesor12 Buckwheat 48 21.8 filmbag Butter 64 29.0 pkgs12 cloveseach. 10 50 22.7 Cabbage 50-60 22.7-27.2 GraFpleoTfrerixudaiast:and ¥2-boxmesh bag Cantaloups 4530 2148..10 FTleoxraisda 11%%bbuu..bbooxx........ California Carrots: Filmplastic Desert Bsaagcsk,s&mesh VAarlilzeoynsaand Box1S is64 cartons California holding48 otherthan 1lb.film Desert bags 55 Valleys Box15 Withouttops Burlapsack 74-80 Grapes: Castorbeans Bushel 41 18.6 Eastern 12-qt.basket Castoroil GWa.lGl.oAn.crate... 50-7608 22.7-273..26 Western L4-ubgasket Fiberboardbox crate17 20 wrapper Hempseed Bushel Cauliflower leaves Hickorynuts do 50 removed Honey Gallon 11.84 film- Honeydew wrapped,2 melons %Qn 28-32 layers 23-35 Hops Bale,gross.... 200 SeefootnotesonpageIX. .... . , .. . . . VI AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS, 1992 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES—Continued Approximatenet Approximatenet Commodity Unit weight Commodity Unit weight U.S. Metric U.S. Kilo- Pounds grams Pounds Horrosoetrsadish BSuaschkel. 3550 2125..79 PeaOCratslh:iefrornia Busdhoel 4580 Hungarian Stdbox.4/5bu 45-48 milletseed Bushel 48and50 21.8-22.7 Ctn,Tight-fill 36-37 Kale Ctnorcrate. 25 11.7 Peas: pack. Kapokseed do 35-40 15.9-18.1 Green, Lard Tierce 375 170 unshelled.. Bushel 28-30 Lemons: Dry do 60 CalAirfiozronniaaand (Box18 is76 34.5 Peppers,green IV2dboucarton 25-3208 \Carton 17.2 Perillaseed Bushel 37-40 Lentils Bushel 27.2 Pineapples Carton 40 Lettuce,iceberg. Iceberg, Plumsand carton prunes: Lethtouucsee,hot- 24-pqat.ckbeadsk2e4t.. 43-52 19.5-234..65 Popcorn: CVften-bu&.blausgkset..... LLMiainlmsteesedIFoliolridaI.. BGBauolsxlhoenl 773.47 31953...945 PoOSphnpeylelasereded.... Busddhooel 70 MMaespaeldeedowsyfreuspcue GBauslhleoln. 11.2042 51.00.09 Potatoes J}/-BBBoaurxsrheell 1656005 MMiilllket GBauslhleoln. 48-86.06 21.8-232..970 Quinces VBusdhoel 10408 Molasses,edible. Gallon 11.74 5.3 Rapeseed do 50and60 MMOOloauilitsvansteseasdsriebdsl,eseed BLuusghddoeo.l.-.. 521851--.63370024 2161..33--2117345....2653 RRReaefsdiptnboeeprrsrs'ieesesydrup. BGVfauebls-alhpsioeknnltets. 50an1d1.64065 OOOOlnnribiiavoonuenngnsseco,,sih:ledgdrryeen GSCtaanlbc,clkho2sn4.-dz 107-715.606 4.52-273...735 RRiocRMseiio:lnulgehd PDBBaourrscurhkmeee,llt.noertbag 51112640000250 TCFaleAloxirrafiisodzraonniaaand BCBBaooorxxxt..oln5... 43310847....8502 RRSShueyatselaalbmoategsasseed. \(BCrubasuthddneeoocl(h4e-s7)doz. 20-34555666 Orchardgrass Sorgo: seed Bushel. Seed Bushel. 50 PPaarlsmniopisl GBuaslhleoln. 22.7 SoSrygrhuupm Gallon 11.55 do... 21.8 grain19 Bushel 56 2layerctnor 10.0 Soybeans do 60 lug. Soybeanoil.... Gallon 77.7 %-Bu,Ctn/ Spelt Bushel 40 PPeeaannuutts,oil .Gaclrlaotne 173..25 SStprianwabcehrries 2142--qpdtt..occrraattee. 198--123106 unshelled: Sudangrassseed Bushel 40 Virginiatype Bushel. Sugarcane: Runners, Syrup Southeast- (sulfuredor ern unsulfured).. Gallon 11.45 SpaniSsohue:trhneast- 11.3 SSuwnefeltopwoetratsoeesed... /\CBruasthdeoel 24an2d0355250 Southwest- Tangerines, 11.3 Florida %-bu.box. 47% SeefootnotesonpageIX.