1991 CROP PRODUCTION 



Montana's small grain growing season got off to a 

 late start and was wet and cool during the critical 

 development months. Record yields were attained but 

 acreage was reduced by government restrictions, hail 

 damage, and winter wheat winter kill. 



All wheat production in 1991, at 159.5 million 

 bushels, rose 9 percent from a year ago and 24 percent 

 above tne five-year average. 



Barley production in 1991 was up 52 percent from 

 last year, at 85.8 million bushels. This is a 28 percent 

 increase over the 5-year average. 



1/ All estimates for 1991 are prelimmary. 2/ Planted acreage ot com tor all puposes. 

 production in actual tons. 5/ Excludes sugar beets value. 



