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NASS Survey Update Summary (June 5, 2017)

Overview

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), released a survey update on June 5, 2017. This update includes data on crop production, planting progress, emergence, and condition for several key crops across selected states. The results are scheduled to be available on June 29 and June 30, 2017, in the Hogs and Pigs report and the Acreage and Grain Stocks reports, respectively. Farmers are encouraged to participate in the surveys to provide accurate data for informed decision-making.

Key Crops and States Covered

Corn

• Planted: 18 states planted 92% of the 2016 corn acreage.
• Planted Progress:
  • June 4, 2016: 97%
  • May 28, 2017: 91%
  • June 4, 2017: 96%
  • 2012-2016 Average: 97%
• Emergence:
  • June 4, 2016: 88%
  • May 28, 2017: 73%
  • June 4, 2017: 86%
  • 2012-2016 Average: 87%
• Condition:
  • Very poor: 1%
  • Poor: 5%
  • Fair: 26%
  • Good: 58%
  • Excellent: 10%
  • Previous week: 1%, 6%, 28%, 57%, 8%
  • Previous year: 1%, 3%, 21%, 61%, 14%

Soybeans

• Planted: 18 states planted 95% of the 2016 soybean acreage.
• Planted Progress:
  • June 4, 2016: 82%
  • May 28, 2017: 67%
  • June 4, 2017: 83%
  • 2012-2016 Average: 79%
• Emergence:
  • June 4, 2016: 62%
  • May 28, 2017: 37%
  • June 4, 2017: 58%
  • 2012-2016 Average: 59%
• Condition:
  • Very poor: -
  • Poor: 3%
  • Fair: 25%
  • Good: 62%
  • Excellent: 10%
  • Previous year: 3%, 1%, 31%, 58%, 10%

Cotton

• Planted: 15 states planted 98% of the 2016 cotton acreage.
• Planted Progress:
  • June 4, 2016: 73%
  • May 28, 2017: 63%
  • June 4, 2017: 80%
  • 2012-2016 Average: 80%
• Squaring:
  • June 4, 2016: 7%
  • May 28, 2017: 7%
  • June 4, 2017: 11%
• Condition:
  • Very poor: -
  • Poor: 6%
  • Fair: 33%
  • Good: 53%
  • Excellent: 8%
  • Previous year: 3%, 7%, 23%, 54%, 13%

Sunflowers

• Planted: 4 states planted 87% of the 2016 sunflower acreage.
• Planted Progress:
  • June 4, 2016: 59%
  • May 28, 2017: 41%
  • June 4, 2017: 61%
  • 2012-2016 Average: 44%

Rice

• Emerged: 6 states planted 100% of the 2016 rice acreage.
• Emergence:
  • June 4, 2016: 93%
  • May 28, 2017: 84%
  • June 4, 2017: 87%
  • 2012-2016 Average: 92%
• Condition:
  • Very poor: 2%
  • Poor: 7%
  • Fair: 25%
  • Good: 53%
  • Excellent: 13%
  • Previous week: 3%, 7%, 26%, 52%, 12%
  • Previous year: 3%, 7%, 23%, 54%, 13%

Winter Wheat

• Planted: 18 states planted 90% of the 2016 winter wheat acreage.
• Headed:
  • June 4, 2016: 90%
  • May 28, 2017: 80%
  • June 4, 2017: 87%
  • 2012-2016 Average: 85%
• Harvested:
  • June 4, 2016: 2%
  • May 28, 2017: -
  • June 4, 2017: 10%
  • 2012-2016 Average: 7%
• Condition:
  • Very poor: 4%
  • Poor: 11%
  • Fair: 36%
  • Good: 42%
  • Excellent: 7%
  • Previous week: 4%, 11%, 35%, 41%, 9%
  • Previous year: 2%, 7%, 29%, 50%, 12%

Spring Wheat

• Planted: 6 states planted 99% of the 2016 spring wheat acreage.
• Emergence:
  • June 4, 2016: 95%
  • May 28, 2017: 79%
  • June 4, 2017: 90%
  • 2012-2016 Average: 85%
• Condition:
  • Very poor: 3%
  • Poor: 8%
  • Fair: 34%
  • Good: 48%
  • Excellent: 7%
  • Previous week: 1%, 5%, 32%, 53%, 9%
  • Previous year: -, 2%, 19%, 68%, 11%

Oats

• Planted: 9 states planted 66% of the 2016 oat acreage.
• Emergence:
  • June 4, 2016: 98%
  • May 28, 2017: 91%
  • June 4, 2017: 96%
  • 2012-2016 Average: 94%
• Headed:
  • June 4, 2016: 37%
  • May 28, 2017: 29%
  • June 4, 2017: 35%
  • 2012-2016 Average: 38%
• Condition:
  • Very poor: -
  • Poor: -
  • Fair: 19%
  • Good: 68%
  • Excellent: 11%
  • Previous year: -, 2%, 19%, 68%, 11%

Summary of Trends

• Planting Progress: Across all crops, planting progress in 2017 has shown a decline compared to the 2016 planting season, with some states experiencing significant delays.
• Emergence: Most crops showed a slower emergence rate in 2017, indicating potential challenges with planting conditions.
• Condition: Overall crop conditions are mixed, with a notable percentage in fair to good condition, but some states report a higher proportion of very poor and poor conditions.
• Survey Participation: Farmers are encouraged to respond to surveys to ensure accurate data collection for market and policy decisions.

Conclusion

The survey update provides essential data for monitoring crop progress and conditions. While some crops like corn and soybeans show a decline in planting and emergence compared to previous years, the overall condition remains relatively stable. Accurate reporting is crucial for the agricultural sector to make informed decisions.