Michigan Agricultural Statistics 2003-2004
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Michigan Agricultural Statistics 2003-2004 Michigan Agricultural Statistics Michigan Department of Agriculture Michigan Department Of Agriculture 2003 Annual Report This bulletin is provided free to Michigan farmers and reporting agribusiness firms. Others may obtain copies at $5.00 each. Please make checks payable to USDA-NASS and send with your request to P.O. Box 26248, Lansing, MI 48909-6248. PRINTED BY AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC ACT 380 OF 1965, AS AMENDED TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES PRINTED: 1,000 TOTAL COST: $4,887.07 COST PER COPY: $4.89 Michigan Agricultural Statistics 2003-2004 Michigan Agricultural Statistics David D. Kleweno - Director Vince Matthews - Deputy Director Issued cooperatively by: Michigan Department of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture Executive Office National Agricultural Statistics Service Dan Wyant, Director Ron Bosecker, Administrator STATE OF MICHIGAN JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DAN WYANT GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR September 2004 The Michigan Department of Agriculture respectfully submits its Annual Report to the citizens and stakeholders of Michigan. This annual report is a record of the year’s accomplishments and initiatives which form the foundation for a strong food and agriculture industry – one able to effectively address current issues and issues that will be important to our state’s food and agriculture industry in the future. This report, combined with the 2003-2004 edition of Michigan Agricultural Statistics, outlines the important facets of Michigan agriculture, our state’s second-largest industry. In 2003, the department’s top priorities were: • Food Safety and Security • Animal and Plant Health and Protection • Environmental Stewardship • A Viable Agriculture Economy • Consumer Protection • Homeland Security These priorities have been aligned to ensure consistency with the Governor’s priorities of Education, Economy, Environment, Health Care and Homeland Security, and the State of Michigan values of Integrity, Inclusion, Excellence and Teamwork. The Michigan Department of Agriculture, created in 1921, has faced many challenges throughout the years, as technological advances, environmental issues and world events have shaped our lives and the way the food and agriculture industry conducts business. This year was no exception. The increased emphasis on the need to protect our food, land and water resources against the very real threat of bioterrorism has made the department’s mission even more important in today’s world. Additionally, the emergence of plant and animal diseases across the globe and right here in our state poses a challenge for our state’s food and agriculture industry. MDA continues to evaluate and improve its programs, focusing on four key areas: ensuring aggressive and comprehensive surveillance and inspection systems; effective consumer and industry education and communication; appropriate scientific and laboratory support; and well-organized emergency preparedness. MDA also remains committed to helping Michigan’s agricultural community thrive while ensuring a fair and honest marketplace for Michigan citizens. I hope you find this summary of the department’s 2003 accomplishments informative and valuable. If you have questions or comments, or would like additional information, please contact the department toll-free at 800-292- 3939, or e-mail us at [email protected]. Sincerely, Dan Wyant Director CONSTITUTION HALL y P.O. BOX 30017 y LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909 www.michigan.gov y (517) 373-1104 Michigan Agricultural Statistics P.O. Box 26248 Lansing, Michigan 48909-6248 Phone: (517) 324-5300 Fax: (517) 324-5299 E-mail: [email protected] in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Agriculture Web: www.usda.gov/nass September 2004 Our mission at Michigan Agricultural Statistics is to serve agriculture with timely, accurate, and useful information. This can be accomplished only when there is strong cooperation and support from growers and agribusinesses. The factual summary contained in this publication reflects the outstanding contribution survey respondents made during the year. A special thanks is extended to each person who voluntarily took time to provide this information. The compiled survey data becomes current, factual, unbiased, third party information which then can be used by decision makers to improve, promote, and expand Michigan agriculture. Our message to those directly or indirectly associated with this great industry is that “Agriculture Counts.” Census information which came out on June 3 shows that Michigan’s 53,315 farms generated cash sales exceeding $3.8 billion in 2002. This level would have been higher but the fruit crop was devastated by freezing weather and low livestock prices. Additional information from the census shows there are fewer mid-sized farms with most either downsizing or expanding their operations. There has been a growth of more than 22 percent in operations selling directly to consumers. Organic sales, which were measured for the first time, exceeded $7 million. Additional information showing state and county results, summary highlights and profiles, and numerous demographic data can be obtained on the Internet at www.usda.gov/nass/ under 2002 Census of Agriculture. During the past year, programs have been realigned and reduced due to state budget constraints. As a result, the county estimates data series will no longer include potatoes, navy and other dry edible beans, beef cows, all cows, hens and pullets of laying age, and sheep. State funding will continue to support county breakouts for milk cows, milk production, hogs and pigs, and hay. Also, the number of print copies of this publication will be limited due to costs. Making the information accessible and easily obtained remains a priority of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. It can be viewed and printed on the internet at www.nass.usda.gov/mi/. If this is not convenient or does not fit your need, feel free to call us at 1-800-453-7501. The Michigan office and enumerator staff appreciate your continued support and will work hard to provide you sound and reliable agricultural information. Call us anytime we can assist you in meeting your agricultural data needs. A parting thought to consider, “facts always outweigh perceptions or opinions”. Sincerely, David D. Kleweno Director 3001 Coolidge Road, Suite 400, East Lansing, Michigan Contents Michigan Department of Agriculture Turfgrass................................ 52 Annual Report Turfgrass summary ....................... 52 Input costs .............................. 52 Fiscal Year 2003 Principal varieties......................... 52 Turf maintenance employees ................ 52 Michigan Agricultural Statistics Livestock, Dairy, & Poultry .................. 53 Record highs and lows ..................... 53 2003-2004 Cattle and calves ......................... 53 Poultry ................................. 55 Hogs and pigs ........................... 56 Honey .................................. 58 Farm Economics ........................... 1 Dairy ..................................58 National rankings .......................... 1 Mink................................... 62 Farm numbers and acreage .................. 2 Sheep and lambs ......................... 62 Farm income ............................. 2 Trout................................... 64 Prices received, livestock.................... 7 Farm marketings .......................... 8 County Estimates ......................... 65 Prices received, crops ...................... 9 County rankings .......................... 66 Production expenses ...................... 10 Field Crops ............................. 67 Farm labor .............................. 10 Barley ................................ 67 Agricultural Exports ....................... 11 Corn ................................. 68 Dry edible beans ........................ 72 Hay.................................. 74 Chemical Usage ........................... 12 Oats ................................. 76 Potatoes .............................. 78 Field Crops ............................... 21 Soybeans ............................. 79 Weather summary........................ 21 Sugarbeets ............................ 80 Area and value ........................... 21 Wheat ................................ 81 Record highs and lows ..................... 22 Livestock ............................... 83 Barley.................................. 23 Cattle................................. 83 Corn................................... 23 Hogs and pigs .......................... 85 Dry edible beans ......................... 26 Hens and pullets of laying age ............. 86 Hay and haylage ......................... 28 Dairy................................. 87 Maple syrup............................. 29 Sheep ................................ 88 Mint ................................... 29 Oats................................... 29 Customer Service Potatoes................................ 30 Agriculture internet sites.................... 89 Soybeans ............................... 31 Internet and other services .................. 90 Sugarbeets .............................. 34 Subscription form......................... 91 Wheat .................................. 34 Fruit .................................... 36 Record highs and lows ..................... 36 Apples ................................. 38 Blueberries .............................