Agribusiness  November 10, 2017

Colorado corn harvest sets record yield

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Colorado farmers will harvest an estimated 187.96 million bushels of corn-for-grain production this fall — a record for the state.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has increased its prediction for this harvest season. The previous high mark was 182.71 million bushels, which was harvested in 2010.

Today’s USDA forecast stems from a recalculation of the average yield. Farmers, on average, will see about 148 bushels per acre, the USDA predicted.

The number of corn acres expected to be harvested this year stands at 1.27 million acres, the most since 2011 when 1.3…

Ken Amundson is managing editor of BizWest. He has lived in Loveland and reported on issues in the region since 1987. Prior to Colorado, he reported and edited for news organizations in Minnesota and Iowa. He's a parent of two and grandparent of four, all of whom make their homes on the Front Range. A news junkie at heart, he also enjoys competitive sports, especially the Rapids.
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