Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 34, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 December 1901 — WHEAT REPORT GOOD [ARTICLE]

WHEAT REPORT GOOD

BULLETINS OFCROP CONDITIONS MOST ENCOURAGING The Weather Throughout the Leading Grain-Growing States T nring the Month of November Wai Favorable for Farm Work. Following la the monthly official crop report. The month as a whole was dry, with temperatures averaging above the normal west of the Mississippi river, while to the eastward of the Mississippi it was colder than usual. The whole winter wheat area has suffered to a greater or less extent from Insufficient moisture during November. Winter wheat is, however, reported In promising condition in Kansas, western Missouri, and generally in Illinois. In central and eastern Missouri and generally throughout the Ohio valley and midAtlantic States the conditions of the crop are not promising, although it was somewhat improved by Tains in the latter part of the month. In the upper Ohio valley and Michigan much seeding was purposely delayed to avoid the Hessian fly. In the Pacific coast States the outlook for fall sown grain is promising, especially in California. The following statements, relating mainly to winter wheat, have been forwarded by State section directors of the climate and crop service of the weather bureau in the principal Western winter wheat States: Missouri—Month exceptionally pleasant; precipitation deficient; In extreme western counties wheat Is in fine -condition and considerable being pastured, elsewhere growth has generally been, slow, owing to drought; In few counties stands poor; slight damage by fly In some localities. Ullnols—November has been rather dry and wheat and rye have suffered somewhat, wheat generally promising, but least so In northern district, and enters winter In fairly good condition; pastures and meadows are less promising, owing to the heat of summer and subsequent dry weather. Indiana —Much wheat was sown late to avoid damage by insects; it has made sl<ftv growth on account of continued dry weather; stand: In most sections fairly good, but, as a whole, plant has not stooled or rooted well add needs rain badly. Ohio —Dry weather has Injured wheat except In the northeastern portion; In the south there was Insufficient moisture for proper germination of the seed; In central and western counties the plants have grown little; fly Is reported In a few southern counties. ’ * Michigan—November too dry for best growth and winter wheat Is small but healthy and well colored; acreage smaller than last year and mostly seeded later than ewer before to avoid Hessian fly; early seeding has some fly In It, but later seeding seems to be affected little. Kansas—November warm and generally dry, fine for farm work; wheat generally In fine condition, much being pastured; sowing not finished In extreme west; some plowing; some alfalfa cutting for hay. . Oklahoma and Indian Territories —Weathei during month was generally dry, with moderate day and cool night temperatures; drought conditions are prevalent, and wheat Is deteriorating to some extent. Generally crop needs a soaking rain to supply subsoil moisture and advance its'growtli; stock pasturing on wheat; water scarce. California—Frequent light rains In grain growing districts during October and November beneficial; early sown wheat growing rapidly and In excellent condition; large acreage sown, will be Increased; some sections preparing for unusually large acreage »f winter wheat.