Democratic Sentinel, Volume 8, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 August 1884 — THE CROPS. [ARTICLE]

THE CROPS.

August Reports from Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. [Washington special.] The report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for August on the condition of the growing crops has just been issued, and gives the following summaries of the reports of the agents for Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, Indiana wheat is turning out much better in quality and quantity than was expected. The yield of 1882 will be equaled, if not surpassed. Corn, tobacco, potatoes, and pasture have suffered from drought; the rains during the past ten days have improved the conditions, and prospects are good for an average crop. Illinois.—Com is rated three points lower than on July 1. Drought during the greater part of July in a majority of counties in the southern division of the State, and during the last week heavy rains prevailed throughout the State, and in many sections winds prevented the crops. The average temperature was below that for July, 1883. Wisconsin.—Large and most excellent prospect for corn. The southern and eastern portions in particular show a small increase in acreage, and the condition is more favorable than has existed for years. Spring wheat promises to be a fine crop. Barley is most excellent as regards yield and weight. That harvested and housed storm of July 22 will also show good color, but considerable of the crop has been damaged in this latter respect.