The USDA's recent report indicates a 15% decrease in Ohio's winter wheat seeded area for the year 2024, estimating it at 550,000 acres. Ben Torrance, the state statistician at USDA NASS, Ohio field office, highlights this decline from the previous year's figures.
Despite a slow start to the planting season, winter wheat planting in Ohio concluded slightly ahead of schedule in early- to mid-November. The crop condition was notably rated at 80% good to excellent as of November 26, showcasing an improvement from the same period last year, where the rating was at 58%.
The U.S. winter wheat planted area for harvest in 2024 is estimated at 34.4 million acres, reflecting a 6% decrease from 2023 but a 3% increase from 2022. Kansas and Texas, the two largest acreage states, are expected to experience a 7% and 8% decrease, respectively. Michigan and Utah are anticipated to reach record low planted areas.
Seeding for the 2024 acreage began in early September, slightly behind the five-year average pace. Despite the initial delay, planting progressed steadily throughout the season, reaching 81% completion by November 12.
For more detailed insights into Ohio's winter wheat planting and the overall outlook for the U.S. winter wheat harvest in 2024, refer to the USDA's comprehensive report.
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