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Sheep and GoatsFinal Estimates 1999-2003
April 2004
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ContentsPage
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Sheep and Lambs: Number by Class, U.S., January 1, 1999-2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lamb Crop: U.S., 1998-2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Wool Production: United States, 1998-2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
All Goats: Inventory, Value per Head, and Total Value, Texas, January 1, 1999-2003 . . . . . . . . . . 4
Angora Goats: Inventory, Value per Head and Total Value, Selected States, January 1, 1999-2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mohair: Production and Value, 3-State Total, 1998-2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mohair: Production and Value, Selected States, 1998-2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 All Sheep and Lambs: Number by State and U.S., January 1, 1999-2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Breeding Sheep and Lambs: Number by Class, State, and U.S., January 1, 1999-2003 . . . . . . . . . 7 Market Sheep and Lambs: Number by Weight Group, State, and U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lamb Crop: Breeding Ewes 1 Year Old and Older by State and U.S., January 1, 1998-2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lamb Crop: Per Ewes 1+ by State and U.S., January 1, 1998-2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lamb Crop: By State and U.S., 1998-2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Wool: Shorn, Weight per Fleece, Production, Price and Value by State and U.S., 1998-2002 . . . 19
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Statistical Bulletin Publication Schedule and other ASB Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Summary
Sheep and Goats: Final Estimates by State, 1999-2003, U.S. Department of Agriculture,Agricultural Statistics Board, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Statistical Bulletin No. 990.
Introduction: This bulletin presents final estimates, including revisions made by the AgriculturalStatistics Board (ASB), for the production years 1999 through 2003. Sheep and goat inventory,market sheep, lamb crop, and wool and mohair production were published during calendar years1999-2003 in periodic ASB reports. The number of livestock operations and inventory by sizegroups will be published in Livestock Operations - Final Estimates 1998-2002, Statistical Bulletin1002. Data included in this publication provide a historic record and a benchmark for currentestimates. Inventory values and value per head will be published in the Meat Animals, PDI - FinalEstimates 1998-2002, Statistical Bulletin No. 995.
Procedures: Revisions were made after a thorough review of the original survey data and alladditional data now available, including the 2002 Census of Agriculture. Other data seriesconsidered included slaughter data, shipment records, imports, and exports. Inventory levels, andlamb crops, were compared to historic totals. The 1999-2003 estimates shown herein areconsidered final and will not be revised again.
At the National level, revisions to estimates of sheep inventories and lamb crops were less than onepercent.
Year U. S. January 1 Inventory U.S. Annual Lamb Crop
From(000)
To(000)
Change%
From(000)
To(000)
Change%
1999 7,215 7,247 +0.4 5,007 5,002 -0.1
2000 7,032 7,036 +0.1 4,733 4,754 +0.4
2001 6,965 6,908 -0.8 4,622 4,645 +0.5
2002 6,685 6,623 -0.9 4,495 4,520 +0.6
2003 6,350 6,321 -0.5 4,360 4,355 -0.1
Historic Estimates: Final estimates of Sheep and Goats, and Wool and Mohair in earlier years areavailable in Statistical Bulletins No. 954a for 1994-1998, No. 906 for 1989-93, No. 800 for1984-88, No. 719 for 1980-83, No. 653 for 1976-79, No. 587 for 1970-75, No. 502 for 1965-70,and No. 392 for 1960-64.
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Sheep and Lambs: Number by Class, United StatesJanuary 1, 1999-2003 1
Class 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head
All Sheep and Lambs Market Breeding Replacement Lambs - Under One Year Old Ewes - One Year Old and Older Rams - One Year Old and Older
7,2471,9415,306
768
4,336
203
7,0361,8695,167
725
4,234
209
6,9081,9564,952
679
4,071
202
6,6231,7524,871
732
3,939
201
6,3211,6514,670
703
3,773
194 1 Sum of class may not add due to rounding.
Lamb Crop: United States, 1998-2002
YearBreeding Ewes1 Year Old and
Older on January 1
Lamb Crop per 100Ewes 1+ onJanuary 1 1
Lamb Crop 1
1,000 Head Percent 1,000 Head
19981999200020012002
4,5704,3364,2344,0713,939
1.091.101.101.111.11
5,0024,7544,6454,5204,355
1 Lamb Crop is defined as lambs born in the Eastern States, and lambs docked or branded in the Western States.
Wool Production: United States, 1998-2002
Year
Shorn Wool 1
SheepShorn
Weightper
FleeceProduction
Priceper
PoundValue
1,000 Head Pounds 1,000 Pounds Dollars 1,000 Dollars
19981999200020012002
6,4746,1416,0325,5965,462
7.637.567.557.537.52
49,41546,42845,55142,15641,078
0.600.380.330.350.53
29,44017,70414,94814,84121,689
1 Includes shearing at commercial feeding yards.
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All Goats: Inventory, Value per Head, and Total Value,Texas, Janaury 1, 1999-2003
Year NumberValue
per Head Total
1,000 Head Dollars 1,000 Dollars
19992000200120022003
1,3501,3001,4001,2501,200
53.0057.0075.0085.0092.00
71,55074,100
105,000106,250110,400
Angora Goats: Inventory, Value per Head and Total Value,Selected States, January 1, 1999-2003
StateNumber Value per Head
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars
AZNMTX
Total 3 Sts
3838
550
626
3630
370
436
3425
300
359
3220
250
302
3015
240
285
40.0041.0037.00
37.40
43.0043.0039.00
39.60
60.0060.0053.00
54.20
55.0055.0051.00
51.70
60.0060.0055.00
55.80
Total Value
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
1,000 Dollars 1,000 Dollars 1,000 Dollars 1,000 Dollars 1,000 Dollars
AZNMTX
Total 3 Sts
1,5201,558
20,350
23,428
1,5481,290
14,430
17,268
2,0401,500
15,900
19,440
1,7601,100
12,750
15,610
1,800900
13,200
15,900
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Mohair: Production and Value, 3-State Total, 1998-2002
YearGoats
ClippedAverage Clip
per GoatProduction
Price perPound
Value
1,000 Head Pounds 1,000 Pounds Dollars 1,000 Dollars
19981999200020012002
700444402310283
7.26.56.56.47.7
5,0542,8962,6281,9702,174
2.493.464.042.131.58
12,56210,01610,609
4,1963,435
Mohair: Production and Value, Selected States, 1998-2002
StateGoats Clipped Average Clip per Goat
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head Pounds Pounds Pounds Pounds Pounds
AZNMTX
Total 3 Sts
3644
620
700
3435
375
444
3225
345
402
3020
260
310
2815
240
283
4.55.57.5
7.2
4.55.56.8
6.5
4.55.56.8
6.5
4.85.56.6
6.4
5.06.08.1
7.7
Production
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds
AZNMTX
Total 3 Sts
162242
4,650
5,054
153193
2,550
2,896
144138
2,346
2,628
144110
1,716
1,970
14090
1,944
2,174
Price per Pound Value
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars1,000
Dollars1,000
Dollars1,000
Dollars1,000
Dollars1,000
Dollars
AZNMTX
Total 3 Sts
1.251.302.59
2.49
1.801.853.68
3.46
1.801.904.30
4.04
1.501.902.20
2.13
1.401.401.60
1.58
203315
12,044
12,562
275357
9,384
10,016
259262
10,088
10,609
216209
3,775
4,196
196126
3,110
3,435
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All Sheep and Lambs: Number by State and United States,January 1, 1999-2003
StateAll Sheep and Lambs
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head
AZCACOIDILINIAKSMIMNMOMTNENVN ENG 1
NMNYNDOHOKORPASDTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
Oth Sts 2
US
140.0830.0440.0265.0
74.057.0
260.0100.0
62.0175.0
85.0380.0105.0
90.049.0
265.060.0
134.0125.0
55.0215.0
83.0420.0
1,350.0400.0
65.050.040.083.0
630.0
160.0
7,247.0
140.0810.0440.0275.0
74.059.0
265.0105.0
68.0165.0
80.0370.0102.0
95.049.0
250.064.0
135.0134.0
55.0210.0
90.0420.0
1,200.0400.0
61.050.037.083.0
570.0
180.0
7,036.0
120.0805.0420.0275.0
75.066.0
270.0110.0
71.0170.0
73.0360.0114.0
95.049.0
200.065.0
138.0142.0
55.0245.0
90.0420.0
1,150.0390.0
61.054.035.080.0
530.0
180.0
6,908.0
115.0755.0370.0260.0
70.057.0
260.0100.0
75.0160.0
70.0335.0101.0
90.047.0
180.063.0
145.0140.0
70.0285.0
98.0400.0
1,130.0365.0
59.056.037.080.0
480.0
170.0
6,623.0
115.0730.0380.0260.0
68.050.0
260.090.085.0
150.070.0
310.097.080.047.0
175.072.0
115.0150.0
80.0235.0
95.0380.0
1,040.0310.0
62.055.037.083.0
460.0
180.0
6,321.0 1 N ENG includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT 2 Other States include AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC and TN.
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Breeding Sheep and Lambs: Number by Class, State, and United States,January 1, 1999-2003 (continued)
StateTotal Breeding Sheep and Lambs
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head
AZCACOIDILINIAKSMIMNMOMTNENVN ENG 1
NMNYNDOHOKORPASDTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
Oth Sts 2
US
68.0390.0220.0231.0
64.047.0
170.070.044.0
110.071.0
345.088.079.043.0
215.049.098.0
103.041.0
150.072.0
325.01,050.0
360.051.044.035.066.0
480.0
127.0
5,306.0
70.0370.0210.0245.0
63.050.0
170.065.051.0
105.066.0
340.088.083.043.0
205.052.0
103.0102.0
40.0151.0
77.0320.0950.0360.0
48.043.031.065.0
460.0
141.0
5,167.0
62.0370.0195.0236.0
61.059.0
175.071.051.0
110.059.0
330.094.083.043.0
160.053.0
107.0110.0
41.0151.0
78.0315.0840.0350.0
46.044.029.066.0
420.0
143.0
4,952.0
57.0350.0205.0224.0
56.048.0
175.065.055.0
115.059.0
300.073.075.041.0
145.052.0
105.0120.0
50.0171.0
84.0320.0890.0320.0
47.047.031.065.0
390.0
136.0
4,871.0
57.0350.0185.0225.0
56.045.0
175.056.064.0
105.061.0
280.077.070.040.0
140.058.084.0
120.065.0
162.082.0
315.0820.0280.0
48.046.031.068.0
360.0
145.0
4,670.0 1 N ENG includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT 2 Other States include AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC and TN.
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Breeding Sheep and Lambs: Number by Class, State, and United States,January 1, 1999-2003 (continued)
StateEwes One Year Old and Older
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head
AZCACOIDILINIAKSMIMNMOMTNENVN ENG 1
NMNYNDOHOKORPASDTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
Oth Sts 2
US
58.0330.0185.0185.0
52.035.0
133.057.034.090.058.0
270.073.063.033.0
175.038.079.085.034.0
120.057.0
270.0880.0305.0
41.035.030.052.0
385.0
94.0
4,336.0
60.0310.0175.0205.0
50.038.0
139.052.038.085.052.0
274.072.068.032.0
170.040.086.081.033.0
121.062.0
270.0790.0310.0
39.034.026.052.0
365.0
105.0
4,234.0
53.0310.0165.0195.0
48.045.0
144.058.040.090.047.0
265.077.068.032.0
130.041.089.086.033.0
120.064.0
265.0710.0300.0
37.035.024.053.0
340.0
107.0
4,071.0
49.0290.0170.0184.0
44.039.0
142.053.040.095.046.0
232.058.060.031.0
120.040.085.093.040.0
134.065.0
265.0720.0275.0
37.036.024.052.0
320.0
100.0
3,939.0
49.0290.0155.0184.0
42.034.0
140.047.047.085.049.0
220.063.055.029.0
115.043.071.093.050.0
130.064.0
265.0660.0240.0
38.037.024.053.0
295.0
106.0
3,773.0 1 N ENG includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT 2 Other States include AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC and TN.
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Breeding Sheep and Lambs: Number by Class, State, and United States,January 1, 1999-2003 (continued)
StateRams One Year Old and Older
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head
AZCACOIDILINIAKSMIMNMOMTNENVN ENG 1
NMNYNDOHOKORPASDTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
Oth Sts 2
US
3.015.0
6.05.04.03.07.04.03.05.04.09.04.02.03.0
10.03.03.05.02.06.04.09.0
40.010.0
2.52.01.03.0
13.0
12.0
202.5
4.015.0
6.05.04.03.07.04.03.05.04.09.04.02.03.0
10.03.03.06.02.06.05.09.0
40.011.0
2.52.01.03.0
13.0
14.0
208.5
3.015.0
6.05.05.03.07.04.02.05.03.09.04.02.03.09.03.03.57.02.07.04.09.0
35.011.0
2.53.01.03.0
12.0
14.0
202.0
3.015.0
6.05.04.02.57.03.03.05.03.08.03.02.02.07.03.03.07.03.08.06.09.0
40.09.03.03.01.03.0
11.0
13.0
200.5
3.010.0
6.05.03.02.57.02.53.05.03.08.03.02.03.07.03.02.56.04.07.06.0
10.040.0
9.03.52.01.03.0
10.0
14.0
194.0 1 N ENG includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT 2 Other States include AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC and TN.
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Breeding Sheep and Lambs: Number by Class, State, and United States,January 1, 1999-2003 (continued)
StateReplacement Lambs
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head
AZCACOIDILINIAKSMIMNMOMTNENVN ENG 1
NMNYNDOHOKORPASDTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
Oth Sts 2
US
7.045.029.041.0
8.09.0
30.09.07.0
15.09.0
66.011.014.0
7.030.0
8.016.013.0
5.024.011.046.0
130.045.0
7.57.04.0
11.082.0
21.0
767.5
6.045.029.035.0
9.09.0
24.09.0
10.015.010.057.012.013.0
8.025.0
9.014.015.0
5.024.010.041.0
120.039.0
6.57.04.0
10.082.0
22.0
724.5
6.045.024.036.0
8.011.024.0
9.09.0
15.09.0
56.013.013.0
8.021.0
9.014.517.0
6.024.010.041.095.039.0
6.56.04.0
10.068.0
22.0
679.0
5.045.029.035.0
8.06.5
26.09.0
12.015.010.060.012.013.0
8.018.0
9.017.020.0
7.029.013.046.0
130.036.0
7.08.06.0
10.059.0
23.0
731.5
5.050.024.036.011.0
8.528.0
6.514.015.0
9.052.011.013.0
8.018.012.010.521.011.025.012.040.0
120.031.0
6.57.06.0
12.055.0
25.0
703.0 1 N ENG includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT 2 Other States include AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC and TN.
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Market Sheep and Lambs: Number by Weight Group, State,and United States, January 1, 1999
State
Market LambsMarketSheep
TotalMarket
Sheep andLambs
Under65
Pounds
65 to84
Pounds
85 to105
Pounds
Over105
PoundsTotal
1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head
AZCACOIDILINIAKSMIMNMOMTNENVN ENG 1
NMNYNDOHOKORPASDTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
Oth Sts 2
US
14.0215.0
7.05.03.03.08.0
15.02.5
17.02.02.03.0
2.314.0
7.01.57.05.0
14.04.04.0
120.01.04.51.02.03.52.0
9.0
498.3
15.090.0
5.01.01.52.0
13.06.02.0
13.05.06.04.01.01.0
12.01.08.07.03.06.02.0
22.070.0
3.03.5
1.03.5
19.0
10.0
336.5
13.080.052.0
8.03.02.0
30.05.05.5
17.04.5
20.04.04.01.2
11.01.0
19.05.03.0
36.02.0
27.060.010.0
3.53.01.06.0
80.0
5.0
521.7
29.035.0
155.015.0
1.52.0
38.01.07.5
17.02.06.05.05.00.5
10.01.06.52.02.04.01.0
40.040.019.0
2.02.01.03.0
47.0
2.0
502.0
71.0420.0219.0
29.09.09.0
89.027.017.564.013.534.016.010.0
5.047.010.035.021.013.060.0
9.093.0
290.033.013.5
6.05.0
16.0148.0
26.0
1,858.5
1.020.0
1.05.01.01.01.03.00.51.00.51.01.01.01.03.01.01.01.01.05.02.02.0
10.07.00.5
1.02.0
7.0
82.5
72.0440.0220.0
34.010.010.090.030.018.065.014.035.017.011.0
6.050.011.036.022.014.065.011.095.0
300.040.014.0
6.05.0
17.0150.0
33.0
1,941.0 1 N ENG includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT 2 Other States include AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC and TN.
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Market Sheep and Lambs: Number by Weight Group, State,and United States, January 1, 2000
State
Market LambsMarketSheep
TotalMarket
Sheep andLambs
Under65
Pounds
65 to84
Pounds
85 to105
Pounds
Over105
PoundsTotal
1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head
AZCACOIDILINIAKSMIMNMOMTNENVN ENG 1
NMNYNDOHOKORPASDTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
Oth Sts 2
US
10.0205.0
4.03.03.52.5
10.014.0
2.014.0
2.52.03.0
2.38.07.02.0
10.06.0
10.04.06.0
100.03.04.52.03.03.52.0
15.0
463.8
17.085.0
6.01.02.02.5
13.05.03.0
12.03.04.04.02.00.8
13.02.08.07.04.07.03.0
27.050.0
2.03.51.01.04.5
13.0
9.0
315.3
20.085.047.0
6.02.02.5
33.013.0
4.016.0
4.015.0
3.04.00.9
13.01.0
13.08.02.0
27.02.0
29.045.010.0
3.02.01.06.0
52.0
4.0
473.4
22.050.0
172.019.0
3.01.0
37.05.07.0
17.04.07.03.05.00.59.01.08.03.02.0
12.02.0
36.040.020.0
1.51.51.03.0
41.0
3.0
536.5
69.0425.0229.0
29.010.5
8.593.037.016.059.013.528.013.011.0
4.543.011.031.028.014.056.011.098.0
235.035.012.5
6.56.0
17.0108.0
31.0
1,789.0
1.015.0
1.01.00.50.52.03.01.01.00.52.01.01.01.52.01.01.04.01.03.02.02.0
15.05.00.50.5
1.02.0
8.0
80.0
70.0440.0230.0
30.011.0
9.095.040.017.060.014.030.014.012.0
6.045.012.032.032.015.059.013.0
100.0250.0
40.013.0
7.06.0
18.0110.0
39.0
1,869.0 1 N ENG includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT 2 Other States include AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC and TN.
Sheep and Goats Final Estimates 1999-2003 Agricultural Statistics BoardApril 2004 13 NASS, USDA
Market Sheep and Lambs: Number by Weight Group, State,and United States, January 1, 2001
State
Market LambsMarketSheep
TotalMarket
Sheep andLambs
Under65
Pounds
65 to84
Pounds
85 to105
Pounds
Over105
PoundsTotal
1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head
AZCACOIDILINIAKSMIMNMOMTNENVN ENG 1
NMNYNDOHOKORPASDTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
Oth Sts 2
US
10.0180.0
3.05.04.03.0
13.016.0
2.015.0
3.02.04.0
2.09.06.03.0
12.06.0
10.05.07.0
100.03.06.03.03.02.52.0
14.0
453.5
14.095.0
7.03.02.01.7
10.06.03.0
12.04.05.04.01.01.1
11.03.08.08.03.0
12.02.0
31.070.0
2.03.51.51.03.5
15.0
5.0
348.3
17.075.037.011.0
2.01.0
30.010.0
6.016.0
2.516.0
5.03.01.0
11.01.0
10.58.02.0
34.03.0
33.065.014.0
3.53.01.04.5
47.0
3.0
476.0
14.070.0
175.019.0
5.00.8
39.04.08.0
16.04.05.06.07.00.47.01.08.53.02.0
35.01.0
33.065.016.0
1.52.01.03.0
43.0
4.0
599.2
55.0420.0222.0
38.013.0
6.592.036.019.059.013.528.019.011.0
4.538.011.030.031.013.091.011.0
104.0300.0
35.014.5
9.56.0
13.5107.0
26.0
1,877.0
3.015.0
3.01.01.00.53.03.01.01.00.52.01.01.01.52.01.01.01.01.03.01.01.0
10.05.00.50.5
0.53.0
11.0
79.0
58.0435.0225.0
39.014.0
7.095.039.020.060.014.030.020.012.0
6.040.012.031.032.014.094.012.0
105.0310.0
40.015.010.0
6.014.0
110.0
37.0
1,956.0 1 N ENG includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT 2 Other States include AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC and TN.
Sheep and Goats Final Estimates 1999-2003 Agricultural Statistics BoardApril 2004 14 NASS, USDA
Market Sheep and Lambs: Number by Weight Group, State,and United States, January 1, 2002
State
Market LambsMarketSheep
TotalMarket
Sheep andLambs
Under65
Pounds
65 to84
Pounds
85 to105
Pounds
Over105
PoundsTotal
1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head
AZCACOIDILINIAKSMIMNMOMTNENVN ENG 1
NMNYNDOHOKORPASDTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
Oth Sts 2
US
11.0160.0
2.012.0
3.03.29.0
13.03.0
11.02.02.04.0
1.97.06.03.58.0
11.020.0
6.07.0
100.01.04.02.02.52.02.0
13.0
432.1
15.085.0
5.03.03.01.8
10.04.02.09.02.57.03.01.01.3
11.02.08.54.02.0
16.02.0
11.050.0
3.03.52.51.04.0
12.0
5.0
290.1
17.065.017.0
6.03.02.0
25.07.06.0
12.03.0
18.010.0
5.01.0
11.01.0
16.06.03.0
41.03.0
25.045.015.0
2.51.01.54.0
34.0
5.0
411.0
13.080.0
140.014.0
3.01.9
39.07.08.0
12.03.07.0
10.08.00.34.01.0
11.02.03.0
34.01.0
34.035.023.0
1.53.01.03.5
39.0
4.0
546.2
56.0390.0164.0
35.012.0
8.983.031.019.044.010.534.027.014.0
4.533.010.039.020.019.0
111.012.077.0
230.042.011.5
8.56.0
13.587.0
27.0
1,679.4
2.015.0
1.01.02.00.12.04.01.01.00.51.01.01.01.52.01.01.0
1.03.02.03.0
10.03.00.50.5
1.53.0
7.0
72.6
58.0405.0165.0
36.014.0
9.085.035.020.045.011.035.028.015.0
6.035.011.040.020.020.0
114.014.080.0
240.045.012.0
9.06.0
15.090.0
34.0
1,752.0 1 N ENG includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT 2 Other States include AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC and TN.
Sheep and Goats Final Estimates 1999-2003 Agricultural Statistics BoardApril 2004 15 NASS, USDA
Market Sheep and Lambs: Number by Weight Group, State,and United States, January 1, 2003
State
Market LambsMarketSheep
TotalMarket
Sheep andLambs
Under65
Pounds
65 to84
Pounds
85 to105
Pounds
Over105
PoundsTotal
1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head
AZCACOIDILINIAKSMIMNMOMTNENVN ENG 1
NMNYNDOHOKORPASDTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
Oth Sts 2
US
11.0150.0
2.011.0
5.01.1
10.014.5
3.010.0
2.52.03.0
2.28.08.02.5
13.06.0
12.06.04.0
130.00.24.51.02.52.02.0
15.0
444.0
16.080.0
5.02.02.00.99.03.53.09.01.06.02.01.01.6
11.03.04.58.03.0
14.02.07.0
40.00.33.52.51.05.0
17.0
5.0
268.8
17.095.032.0
6.02.01.8
21.06.56.0
12.02.5
17.04.03.51.2
11.01.0
11.56.02.0
25.02.0
17.025.0
7.53.52.01.04.0
43.0
4.0
393.0
12.045.0
155.014.0
2.00.9
42.06.58.0
13.02.04.0
10.05.00.53.01.0
11.52.03.0
20.01.0
33.015.021.0
1.53.00.53.0
36.0
3.0
477.4
56.0370.0194.0
33.011.0
4.782.031.020.044.0
8.029.019.0
9.55.5
33.013.030.029.014.071.011.061.0
210.029.013.0
8.55.0
14.098.0
27.0
1,583.2
2.010.0
1.02.01.00.33.03.01.01.01.01.01.00.51.52.01.01.01.01.02.02.04.0
10.01.01.00.51.01.02.0
8.0
67.8
58.0380.0195.0
35.012.0
5.085.034.021.045.0
9.030.020.010.0
7.035.014.031.030.015.073.013.065.0
220.030.014.0
9.06.0
15.0100.0
35.0
1,651.0 1 N ENG includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT 2 Other States include AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC and TN.
Sheep and Goats Final Estimates 1999-2003 Agricultural Statistics BoardApril 2004 16 NASS, USDA
Lamb Crop: Breeding Ewes 1 Year Old and Older by Stateand United States, January 1, 1998-2002
StateBreeding Ewes 1 Year Old and Older
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head
AZCACOIDILINIAKSMIMNMOMTNENVN ENG 1
NMNYNDOHOKORPASDTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
Oth Sts 2
US
63.0345.0200.0194.0
56.032.0
138.066.038.085.054.0
315.071.056.030.6
190.038.078.085.044.0
150.057.0
300.0880.0320.0
46.035.030.051.0
430.0
91.9
4,569.5
58.0330.0185.0185.0
52.035.0
133.057.034.090.058.0
270.073.063.033.0
175.038.079.085.034.0
120.057.0
270.0880.0305.0
41.035.030.052.0
385.0
94.0
4,336.0
60.0310.0175.0205.0
50.038.0
139.052.038.085.052.0
274.072.068.032.0
170.040.086.081.033.0
121.062.0
270.0790.0310.0
39.034.026.052.0
365.0
105.0
4,234.0
53.0310.0165.0195.0
48.045.0
144.058.040.090.047.0
265.077.068.032.0
130.041.089.086.033.0
120.064.0
265.0710.0300.0
37.035.024.053.0
340.0
107.0
4,071.0
49.0290.0170.0184.0
44.039.0
142.053.040.095.046.0
232.058.060.031.0
120.040.085.093.040.0
134.065.0
265.0720.0275.0
37.036.024.052.0
320.0
100.0
3,939.0 1 N ENG includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT 2 Other States include AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC and TN.
Sheep and Goats Final Estimates 1999-2003 Agricultural Statistics BoardApril 2004 17 NASS, USDA
Lamb Crop: Per Ewes 1+ by State and United States,January 1, 1998-2002
StateLamb Crop per 100 Ewes 1+
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent
AZCACOIDILINIAKSMIMNMOMTNENVN ENG 1
NMNYNDOHOKORPASDTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
Oth Sts 2
US
7590
110124130156152106121182148113135102126
84124135145
91109126115
91109120160127137102
98
109
7888
114138133151158111132161129126134110115
89126139142109125130119
80108122154120140101
106
110
7097
114124138166151138121171125133142112122
82115128142112124131119
72106126162131138103
107
110
7490
127131135122153124125172117128112
93117
85120129145133133131115
80102135166133136101
106
111
6997
118130134121151117150153130127145
90123
83128118145135112129123
75100149164138140106
108
111 1 N ENG includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT 2 Other States include AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC and TN.
Sheep and Goats Final Estimates 1999-2003 Agricultural Statistics BoardApril 2004 18 NASS, USDA
Lamb Crop: By State and United States, 1998-2002 1
State 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head
AZCACOIDILINIAKSMIMNMOMTNENVN ENG 2
NMNYNDOHOKORPASDTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
Oth Sts 3
US
47.0310.0220.0240.0
73.050.0
210.070.046.0
155.080.0
355.096.057.038.5
160.047.0
105.0123.0
40.0163.0
72.0345.0800.0350.0
55.056.038.070.0
440.0
90.0
5,001.5
45.0290.0210.0255.0
69.053.0
210.063.045.0
145.075.0
340.098.069.038.0
156.048.0
110.0121.0
37.0150.0
74.0320.0700.0330.0
50.054.036.073.0
390.0
100.0
4,754.0
42.0300.0200.0255.0
69.063.0
210.072.046.0
145.065.0
365.0102.0
76.039.0
140.046.0
110.0115.0
37.0150.0
81.0320.0570.0330.0
49.055.034.072.0
375.0
112.0
4,645.0
39.0280.0210.0255.0
65.055.0
220.072.050.0
155.055.0
340.086.063.037.5
110.049.0
115.0125.0
44.0160.0
84.0305.0570.0305.0
50.058.032.072.0
345.0
113.0
4,519.5
34.0280.0200.0240.0
59.047.0
215.062.060.0
145.060.0
295.084.054.038.0
100.051.0
100.0135.0
54.0150.0
84.0325.0540.0275.0
55.059.033.073.0
340.0
108.0
4,355.0 1 Lamb crop is defined as lambs born in the Eastern States, and lambs docked or branded in the Western States. 2 N ENG includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT 3 Other States include AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC and TN.
Sheep and Goats Final Estimates 1999-2003 Agricultural Statistics BoardApril 2004 19 NASS, USDA
Wool: Sheep and Lambs Shorn by State and United States, 1998-2002
StateSheep and Lambs Shorn
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head 1,000 Head
AZCACOIDILINIAKSMIMNMOMTNENVN ENG 1
NMNYNDOHOKORPASDTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
Oth Sts 2
US
120.0490.0490.0222.0
73.057.0
280.093.058.0
160.083.0
367.091.067.043.0
260.045.098.0
126.040.0
210.070.0
355.01,300.0
337.045.039.035.062.0
650.0
108.0
6,474.0
135.0480.0420.0237.0
73.059.0
265.093.066.0
150.068.0
336.089.074.043.0
245.049.0
105.0124.0
47.0197.0
75.0345.0
1,170.0320.0
48.042.033.065.0
570.0
118.0
6,141.0
95.0510.0410.0228.0
75.056.0
295.099.072.0
155.063.0
347.095.072.044.0
195.046.0
111.0132.0
45.0220.0
75.0335.0
1,130.0320.0
45.044.029.064.0
520.0
105.0
6,032.0
80.0480.0400.0230.0
70.044.0
285.081.077.0
165.056.0
318.085.071.040.0
175.047.0
101.0140.0
61.0240.0
70.0360.0870.0295.0
45.048.030.070.0
440.0
122.0
5,596.0
85.0510.0420.0217.0
65.042.0
260.073.081.0
150.059.0
289.087.065.040.0
170.051.093.0
146.068.0
200.065.0
375.0850.0280.0
42.044.030.067.0
420.0
118.0
5,462.0 1 N ENG includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT 2 Other States include AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC and TN.
Sheep and Goats Final Estimates 1999-2003 Agricultural Statistics BoardApril 2004 20 NASS, USDA
Wool: Weight per Fleece by State and United States, 1998-2002
StateWeight per Fleece
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Pounds Pounds Pounds Pounds Pounds
AZCACOIDILINIAKSMIMNMOMTNENVN ENG 1
NMNYNDOHOKORPASDTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
Oth Sts 2
US
6.57.66.99.46.86.55.87.07.46.67.39.37.39.17.38.96.89.26.66.06.66.88.37.19.46.28.56.07.58.5
5.7
7.6
6.17.77.19.36.65.85.77.07.06.77.09.57.69.17.38.66.88.66.66.26.36.58.26.89.46.18.45.87.38.6
5.8
7.6
6.07.47.59.66.96.95.36.66.46.76.89.67.29.17.29.26.68.27.06.16.56.58.46.69.66.38.05.97.48.8
5.7
7.6
6.37.37.39.36.66.65.57.16.26.67.09.47.38.77.48.66.88.96.95.66.36.98.26.99.56.48.26.07.19.0
5.2
7.5
5.87.16.99.76.66.75.87.26.56.86.79.67.49.17.18.16.98.56.86.56.37.08.37.09.56.38.16.07.28.9
5.2
7.5 1 N ENG includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT 2 Other States include AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC and TN.
Sheep and Goats Final Estimates 1999-2003 Agricultural Statistics BoardApril 2004 21 NASS, USDA
Wool: Shorn Wool Production by State and United States, 1998-2002
State 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds 1,000 Pounds
AZCACOIDILINIAKSMIMNMOMTNENVN ENG 1
NMNYNDOHOKORPASDTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
Oth Sts 2
US
7803,7003,3702,093
495370
1,630650430
1,055605
3,423660607312
2,315307900835240
1,380475
2,9509,2303,157
279330210467
5,540
620
49,415
8303,7003,0002,194
480340
1,520650465
1,000478
3,196675670315
2,100333905817290
1,246490
2,8457,9563,010
295353190475
4,930
680
46,428
5703,7503,0602,190
520385
1,570655460
1,035430
3,315685655318
1,800304915920275
1,440490
2,8007,5063,060
285351172475
4,560
600
45,551
5003,5002,9102,140
460290
1,580575480
1,085390
2,978620620295
1,500320900960340
1,510480
2,9656,0032,800
290395180500
3,950
640
42,156
4903,6002,8802,115
430280
1,500525525
1,020395
2,788640590283
1,380350790
1,000440
1,250455
3,1055,9502,650
265357180480
3,750
615
41,078 1 N ENG includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT 2 Other States include AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC and TN.
Sheep and Goats Final Estimates 1999-2003 Agricultural Statistics BoardApril 2004 22 NASS, USDA
Wool: Price per Pound by State and United States, 1998-2002
StatePrice per Pound 1
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Cents Cents Cents Cents Cents
AZCACOIDILINIAKSMIMNMOMTNENVN ENG 2
NMNYNDOHOKORPASDTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
Oth Sts 3
US
0.470.610.530.660.250.260.260.420.310.340.330.780.410.580.520.890.450.550.320.390.480.470.590.630.620.440.550.510.390.77
0.44
0.60
0.400.350.400.360.120.140.160.190.140.150.140.500.240.330.330.560.280.300.200.250.300.320.360.490.320.300.400.240.190.49
0.40
0.38
0.360.290.310.230.080.140.100.170.140.110.100.370.180.280.360.650.130.250.150.200.280.280.280.490.220.240.400.230.130.47
0.35
0.33
0.300.350.330.220.090.150.120.200.120.110.090.450.200.440.400.700.170.300.140.200.270.250.310.520.290.200.450.210.100.51
0.44
0.35
0.320.450.570.670.230.160.180.300.140.200.200.760.300.850.400.800.200.600.150.250.380.250.450.680.600.260.470.220.150.73
0.62
0.53 1 Weighted by sales of wool. U.S. price weighted by State sales. 2 N ENG includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT 3 Other States include AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC and TN.
Sheep and Goats Final Estimates 1999-2003 Agricultural Statistics BoardApril 2004 23 NASS, USDA
Wool: Value by State and United States, 1998-2002
StateValue of Wool Production 1
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
1,000 Dollars 1,000 Dollars 1,000 Dollars 1,000 Dollars 1,000 Dollars
AZCACOIDILINIAKSMIMNMOMTNENVN ENG 2
NMNYNDOHOKORPASDTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
Oth Sts 3
US
3672,2571,7861,381
12496
424273133359200
2,670271352162
2,060138495267
94662223
1,7415,8151,957
123182107182
4,266
273
29,440
3321,2951,200
7905848
243124
65150
671,598
162221104
1,17693
272163
73374157
1,0243,898
96389
1414690
2,416
272
17,704
2051,088
949504
4254
157111
64114
431,227
123183114
1,17040
229138
55403137784
3,678673
68140
4062
2,143
210
14,948
1501,225
960471
4144
190115
58119
351,340
124273118
1,05054
270134
68408120919
3,122812
58178
3850
2,015
282
14,841
1571,6201,6421,417
9945
270158
74204
792,119
192502113
1,10470
474150110475114
1,3974,0461,590
69168
4072
2,738
381
21,689 1 Production multiplied by annual average price. U.S. value is summation of State values. 2 N ENG includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT 3 Other States include AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC and TN.
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All Goats: Inventory, Value per Head, Total Value, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Angora Goats: Inventory, Value per Head, Total Value, Selected States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
All Sheep and Lambs: Inventory, U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Inventory, by State and U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Breeding Sheep and Lambs:Inventory, by State and U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Ewes One Year Old and Older, Inventory, by State and U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Rams One Year Old and Older, Inventory, by State and U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Replacement Lambs, by State and U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Lamb Crop:Inventory, U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Breeding Ewes One Year Old and Older, by State and U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Per Ewes One Year Old and Older, by State and U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Inventory, by State and U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Market Sheep and Lambs: Number by Weight Group, Market Sheep, Total, by State and U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mohair: Production and Value, 3 State Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Production and Value, by State and 3 State Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wool:Production, U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Sheep and Lambs Shorn, by State and U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Weight per Fleece, Inventory, by State and U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Shorn Wool Production, by State and U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Price per Pound, by by State and U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Value, by State and U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Statistical Bulletin Publication Schedule and other ASB Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Statistical Bulletin Publication Schedule and other ASB Services
Statistical Bulletins: The National Agricultural Statistics Service will issue a series of twenty-onebulletins containing final estimates for agricultural data series based on the review of the 2002 Census ofAgriculture and other information. The product number, bulletin title, and tentative release dates are asfollows.
NASS-SB993 Agricultural Land Values and Cash Rents-Final Estimates 1999-2003 03/12/04NASS-SB989 Cattle - Final Estimates 1999-2003 04/30/04NASS-SB980 Chickens and Eggs - Final Estimates 1998-2002 04/29/04NASS-SB997 Citrus Fruits - Final Estimates 1997-2002 08/20/04NASS-SB999 Crop Values - Final Estimates 1997-2002 10/15/04NASS-SB991 Farms and Land in Farms - Final Estimates 1998-2002 02/27/04NASS-SB982 Field Crops - Final Estimates 1997-2002 03/17/04NASS-SB986 Hogs and Pigs - Final Estimates 1998-2002 03/22/04NASS-SB992 Honey - Final Estimates 1998-2002 04/29/04NASS-SB1002 Livestock Operations - Final Estimates 1998-2002 04/30/04NASS-SB995 Meat Animals, PDI - Final Estimates 1998-2002 05/21/04NASS-SB988 Milk Cows and Production - Final Estimates 1998-2002 04/30/04NASS-SB996 Milk Disposition and Income - Final Estimates 1998-2002 05/21/04NASS-SB985 Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts - Final Estimates 1997-2002 05/21/04NASS-SB998 Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes - Final Estimates 1997-2002 08/20/04NASS-SB994 Poultry Production and Value - Final Estimates 1998-2002 04/29/04NASS-SB984 Rice Stocks - Final Estimates 1998-2003 03/17/04NASS-SB990 Sheep and Goats - Final Estimates 1999-2003 04/30/04NASS-SB983 Stocks of Grains, Oilseeds, and Hay - Final Estimates 1998-2003 03/17/04NASS-SB981 Turkeys - Final Estimates 1998-2002 04/29/04NASS-SB987 Vegetables - Final Estimates 1997-2002 05/28/04
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