When USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its 2020 Planting Intentions Report Tuesday, it noted growers intend to plant 13.7 million acres of cotton this year, which is down less than 1% from last year. USDA Chief Economist, Rob Johansson, talked about what the new report says about possible cotton acreage for 2020.
Key findings for crops here in the Southeast:
Alabama: Corn planted is estimated at 370,000 acres, up 16% from 2019. If realized, this will be the largest acreage since 1985. Cotton planted intentions are down 2% at 530,000 acres. Peanuts are estimated at 165,000 acres, up 3% from 2019. Producers intend to plant 260,000 acres of soybeans, a 2% decrease from last year. Winter wheat planted is estimated at 150,000 acres, up 15% from last year.
Florida: Corn planted is estimated at 100,000 acres, up 10,000 acres from 2019. Cotton planted intentions are up 7% at 120,000 acres. Peanuts are estimated at 175,000 acres, up 6% from 2019.
Georgia: Corn planted is estimated at 440,000 acres, up 11% from 2019. Cotton planted intentions are down 7% at 1.30 million acres. Peanuts are estimated at 740,000 acres, up 10% from 2019. Producers intend to plant 90,000 acres of soybeans, a 10% decrease from last year. If realized, this will be the lowest planted area since 1955. Tobacco acreage at 9,000 acres is unchanged from last year. Winter wheat planted is estimated at 190,000 acres, up 27% from last year.