The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1877-08-29
The Wheat Crop.

We have published, from time to time,
estimates as to the wheat crop in the diff
ferent States In nearly all the wheat
growing States the acreage sown was
large, and all through the season the con-
dtions were favorable. These eliminated
in a propitious harvest, and with fair
knowledge Of the new crop, harvested in
good condition, it may be said that the
yield will come up fully to the estimates.
Ihe striking peculiarly in the wheat crop
of the season is uniformity us to Yield
Speaking in a general way of the West
crn States, all localities have been alike
favored. In the Pacific States, while the
crop falls below the standard of last year,
the yield will be greater than indicated Dy
the estimates made earlier in the season.
California had q large crop last year, and
has comparative light crop this year
Oregon and Washington make amends for
this, however, and report heavy yield in
all the wheat districts. In Umatilla,
Union, and Wasco counties, and in the
Walla Waila Valley, it is stated that the
yield will be thirty bushels to the acre for
the enire~area planted. So much for the
Pacific States. When we strike the wheat
growing States east of the Rocky Noun
tains, there is everywhere reports Of the
largest crops on record.
Kansas reports an increase in acreage of
winter wheat Of 9S,912 acres, and de-
crease in acreage of spring wheat OF a.
S1S acres, Il net gain III acreage OF Al 900
acres The wheat crop Of the State will
measure 20,0 900 bushels, al increase of
S,00O,000 over the crop Of last year. As
in other States the wheat crop is not ex-
ccptional. While there is a decrease in
acreage in rye and oats, there is an in
crease in the acreage of corn Of 64S,554
acres, and it is estimated that the yield
from the 2,533, ,00S acres in corn will be
100000 900 bushels, and that the total
grain crop of the State will reach 140,-
U00,00O bushels
The wheat crop of Minnesota, always
an important factor in estimates and in
speculation, is harvested, and aggregates
100000 bushels over the crop of last
year, and of S000,0G0 bushels over the
large crop of 1875 Wisconsin reports
yield of 2J,000,O0O bushels, an increase of
1O,000,000 bushels over last year, and the
equal of the fine crop Of 1915. Iowa
does better. She has this year crop of
37,000,000 bushels, an increase Of 19,OOO,-
900 bushels over last year, and of S,OO0,-
600 over the crop of 1875.
The agricultural report for Illinois, pub
lished a few days since, represented the
crop rs tar above the average, this increase
ranging in forty-three Of the counties from
5 to 25 per cent. In Indiana the yield
this year is 22,O00,00C bushels, or 6,00O,-
900 bushels more than the average crop.
In Ohio the yield is $4,000, 900 bushels an
increase of 100000 over the average crop
in that State. In Kentucky the average
yield Of wheat is S,000,oo) bushels. This
year her crop measures 100000 bushels
None Of these estimates are extrayagant,
as the aggregate yield for Ohio, Indiana,
figure by grain dealers at Cincinnati.
In season so favorable 10 the produc-
ton Of grain there must necessarily be
great activity in the grain markets of the
country. AS Chicago stands at the head
of these, it is reasonable to suppose that
the grain movement will have quite as
beneficial effect on her business as on any
other Western city.
AS we pointed out in a previous article,
this unexampled yield Of wheat and the
promise Of as heavy yield of corn come
at time when there is demand for the
surplus abroad. Chicago and San Fran
cisco competed successfully for the grain
trade Of England against Russia and other
continental countries in times of peace.
Russia, with a great war On her hands,
falls behind in the race; but an unexpect-
ed competitor for the English trade comes
to the front in India. Within the last two
years the means of expectation in India
have been improved, end large quantities
of grain have been shipped via the Suez
Canal. New railways are being construct
ed with this trade in view, and it is esti-
mated that when these are completed In
dia will export to Europe half million
of tons Of grain annually.
In contest with India, the United
States has the ADVANTAGE of improved ma
chinery, improved farming methods, and
greater facilities for cheap transportation
to the seaports. While some districts in
India have suffered from failure of crops,
there will be this season large surplus
considering the whole extent Of the coun-
try) for export.
With the increased demand from Eu-
rope, the United States, with her splendid
wheat crop wellf in hand, can meet this
new competitor for the grain trade as well
as the old ones, without much uneasiness
as to general results. ts.-Inter Ocean,