Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 May 1895 — CROP PROSPECTS ARE GOOD. [ARTICLE]

CROP PROSPECTS ARE GOOD.

Corn Planting la Progressing Rapidly in Illinois and lowa. Throughout the lower Ohio and central Mississippi valleys the week has been cooler than usual. Over the northern districts, from the upper Missouri valley eastward to New England, the week averaged warmer than usual, being decidedly warm in the Dakotas, Minnesota and the upper lake, region, where the daily average temperature excess generally ranged from 5 degrees to 11 degrees above normal. Over northeastern Missouri and central Illinois the precipitation for the week has exceeded the average. There was a slight excess over the extreme northern portions of Minnesota and North Dakota, but over much the greater part of the country the rainfall during the week has been less than usual. There was also practically no rain over a considerable area in the upper Missouri valley and portions of the southern Ohio valley, and only light showers fell in the lower lake region and upper Ohio valley. Warm rains are much needed in the central valleys. Corn planting has progressed rapidly in the more northerly States and planting has begun in Illinois and lotva. Spring wheat seeding is about completed; Montana, North Dakota and lowa report early sown up and looking well. Winter wheat is generally reported as in good condition, except in Wisconsin and Oklahoma, where it has been badly winter killed.

Illinois—The week was favorable for farm work, but too cool and dry for a good growth of vegetation In secmon more liberal rains have fallen. Plowing for corn is general, and some planting in southern section. Small grain and grass are making a good stand, but need rain. Streams are low and water is scarce. Fruit is in full bloom in the southern and central sections Indiana—Cold weather and deflcient rains were not beneficial to the crops. Oats are coining up slowly but well. The plowing for corn ptogresses, and some has been planted Fruits are in bloom. Wisconsin—The week was fine for seeding oats and barley being sown for the most part and coming tip well. Potatoes are being planted and corn land prepared for plan? Ing. There is little improvement in winter wheat, the crop generally a complete failure Rain is greatly needed. Minnesota—With occasional light showers in the northern half and no rain elsewhere vegetation has this week made considerable progress. The seeding of small grain excent flax, is nearly finished; potato plantin" has begun. The sod is being turned. More’ rain would be beneficial. lowa—Favorable weather conditions prevail. Farm work is progressing, rapidly and corn planting is begun in some districts The early sown cereals are well sprouted and show an excellent stand. Pastures are affording. support for stock. North Dakota—The drought Is broken bv the rains of the past week, and seedin" is progressing rapidly with the ground in excellent condition. Early sown grain is up and looking well. The prospects generally are very good. South Dakota—The rainfall is below the average, but the temperature above average. Sunshine and an ample moist soil have Induced seed germination and the growth of vegetation. Wheat and oats are sown for the most part, and other seeding progresses rapidly. Garden and potato planting are general. Kansas—Showers and light frosts prevailed the first of the week, but it turned warm afterward. The fruit trees are full of bloom and grass is growing rapidly. All the crops are growing well in the east, but wheat Is backward In the west. They are cultivating corn In the south. Michigan—A dry week, with considerable sunshine has been favorable for the progress of farm work. Plowing is general. Oats, spring wheat and some potatoes were planted in the southern part of the State. Warm rains are much needed. Ohlo-r-Falr, cold, frosty weather has retarded the growth of cereals, but is favorable for plowing for corn and planting potatoes. Oats and clover are coming up and doing well. Some corn is planted. Apples, peaches, plums and strawberries are budding. Missouri—The weather was favorable for farm work, but the low temperature lias retarded grass and gardens. The rainfall has been Unevenly distributed. The drought continues in some counties. Corn planting is progressing well, and cotton planting begun. Wheat and oats look well. The prospects for fruit continue excellent. Nebraska—All vegetation has grown well. Small grain Is generally In excellent condition, but some fields ore beginning to feel the need of rain somewhat. Corn planting b> general In the southeastern counties. Several frosts, but no damage has been reported.

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