Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 June 1895 — REPORTS ON FOREIGN CROPS. [ARTICLE]

REPORTS ON FOREIGN CROPS.

Prospect of a Cipod Yield in Great Brit-ain-Reduced Acreage in France., The condition of crops in foreign countries is attracting much attention at thepresent time, and the reports thereon issued by the Agricultural Department are quite full. The main reports are as follows: Great Britain—The varying conditions of weather have already affected the prospective hay crop, which cannot now be an average, owing to the abseirce of rain. The imports of hay are returning to the averages which existed before the great drought of 1893, the figures for April being 8,121 tons (of which 5,256 came from the United States), against 35,560 tons in April of last year. Cereals throughout the country look promising and the prospect is for a very good crop. France— greater part of May has been unusually cold, but considerable rain has fallen and winter growths are in fine condition. Spring sowings are also reported as doing well. Authorities anticipate a wheat crop of 280,000,000 to 290,000,000 bushels, a falling off from last year, due to reduced acreage. Geisftany—An average wheat crop is now expected, but all reports concur in estimating the rye crop as under the average. Austria-Hungary—Notwithstanding sufficient moisture, the prospects for cereal crops is characterized as a bare average, owing to the damage done by the extremely cold antecedent weather. Roumr.nin —The spring crops have been planted under favorable condi ions. Wheat and rape seed are reported as doing well. Russia—The general tenor of reports is unsatisfactory. Spring seeding accomplished very late in northern and central governments. From the Caucasus the reports are favorable. Extensive floods are reported from Poland and the southwest districts. Drought and black frost have effected some injury, it is reported, in the Black Sea district. Sweden and Norway—The reports from these countries are more gloomy than from any other part of Europe, owing to . . the extreme dryness of the spring. It is

generally admitted that both wheat and rye crops will be disappointing. The season is very late and heavy frosts have continued well through the month. Italy—The weather has been favorable and a good average crop is expected. Belgium and the Netherlands—Season backward, but every indication of good average crop. Spain—Extremely cold weather for the season has checked growths, but cereals are generally reported us In favorable condition.