Democratic Sentinel, Volume 14, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 June 1890 — CROP BULLETIN. [ARTICLE]

CROP BULLETIN.

Illinois Winter Wheat Practically Destroyed—Outlook in New York, Springfield (Ill.) dispatch: The June crop bulletin of the State Department of Agriculture corn firms previous reports as to> tlhe condition of winter wheat. The crop is practically destroyed. Corn and nearly all other field products promise well. New York dispatch: The State meteorological bureau has issued a report which says: ‘Tn the central and northern counties the cessation of heavy rains has been of great benefit to vegetation, and the outlook for spring grain and garden vegetables has become more favorable. The temperature during the week has been too low, however, for the best growing weather. Through the Southern and Southwestern tier of counties, and those along the Upper Genesee river, the conditions have changed but little during the week;: a vigorous growth of grass, wheat and rye obtains on the uplands, while along the water courses great local damage to crops has been sustained. Several stations in the region of heavy rainfal report that grass is turning yellow and has a tendency toward a spindling growth; but generally throughout the State this erop is very vigorous. The fruits have developed well during the week. The apple crop is exceedingly good in the western counties, and about an average yield for the State may be expected. Strawberries, grapes and small fruits have improved during theweek and promise well.