Pea production in America decreased by 6 percent

11-Jan-2025 11:01 AM

In 2024, pea production in the United States saw a 6 percent decrease compared to the previous year, reaching 167 lakh CWT (or 7,56,554 tonnes).

Despite a slight increase in the sowing area, which rose by 4 percent to 9.76 lakh acres, adverse weather conditions led to crop damage in approximately 35,000 hectares, preventing harvesting in those areas.

While the harvested area did grow by 2 percent to 0.39 lakh acres, the main issue was a decrease in yield.

The average yield of dry peas was estimated to drop to 1775 pounds per acre, 149 pounds per acre lower than in 2023. This contributed significantly to the reduced production.

Although the crop damage affected overall production, the USDA report considers the 2024 output relatively satisfactory under the circumstances. Looking ahead, pea sowing in the U.S. is set to begin again in April-May 2025.