Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 201, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 August 1916 — FIELD AGENT MAKES ESTIMATE OF CROPS [ARTICLE]

FIELD AGENT MAKES ESTIMATE OF CROPS

United States Department of Agriculture Issues Statement for August. Acording to estimates made by Geo. C. Bryant, field agent for Indiana, United States department of agriculture, Newton county this year will produce 60,000 bushels of wheat, 19,000 bushels of rye, 1,927,000 bushels of oats, 2,402,000 bushels of com, and 18,000 tons of hay,, a pretty good showing for one of the smallest counties in the state when reckoned by the number of tillable acres. Continuing further the report says: “The past month has not been all that was desired by the farmers, but taking everything into consideration, there really should be little complaint. It was almost ideal for the harvest; wheat, rye and cats were out and thrashed under the most favorable conditions. Hay too, was put away in fine shape. Generally speaking, the wheat will easily grade No. 2. The oats are light, but the hay crop is the largest in years. “The severe drought prevailing throughout the month has done some damage to the corn, but taking the crop as a whole, it was more benefitted than damaged. Showers have occurred since the first of August in the sections where most needed and now there seems to be no immediate danger of extensive damage. “Buckwheat is not one of the prin-

cipal crops of the state, but it may be interesting to note that a considerable larger acreage is out this year with a very good stand and promising good returns. “Practically all vegetable crops suffered from the extreme heat, but excessive damage was not reported from any particular locality. “The frui#crops are not as good as last year. This is due principally to unseasonable weather in the early part of the season. “The melon crop has made wonderful progress during the month. The hot,- dry weather being just what was needed. Conditions in the melon district are exceptionally good as prespart of the season.