The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-23
The YEARS OUTLOOK.

The YEARS OUTLOOK.
Now that there 10 so much specula-
tion as to the extent and value OF the
crops for this year, it will BIO interest
lug 10 take look at the figures ana oa-
Inmates of the agricultural bureau, as
last published. These estimates were
based upon pretty accurate reports
from all over tho country and afford
us a pretty good idea of what we may
look forward to. Notwithstanding the
talk Of our unprecedented crop, it is
not likely to prove as large as that Of
1854 in tho aggregate, but the total
values Will be doubtless equal to those
of the preceding year, as prices prom
Use to be better.
According to tbs estimates referred
TO, the grand totals of the grain crod
this year VII be about as follows:
Wheat, 357, 100000 bushels; csrD, l,SOO,-
100000 bushels; oats, 59OO00,0O0 bush
els; barley, 100000 bushels, and rye
100000 bushels. Out OF these five
crops, two show an increased produc-
ton and three a decrease, in compar-
iEon with the crop of 1884 For In
starce, there will BIO 100000 more
bushels OF corn and 100000 more of
rye this year than was raised in 1884,
whio this years wheat crop will fall
short about 15j,OO0,OOO bushels, oats
about 100000 bushels and barley
some 100000. The aggregate value
OF tho entire grain crop this gear is
estimated at little over Sl,OOO,OOO,C0O.
These are the great figures upon
which all calculations of trade and
prosperity are to be baged.
The first and most important quos-
ton is as to prices and the probable in
crease or decrease, in comparison with
those Of last year. Wheat took g tum-
BILE last year, beginning about this time,
but has rallied since, and Is now fow
cents higher than at tho corresponding
period Of 'Sl, The lj5,CCOOOO shortage
would seem to guarantee better prices
yet, especially rs tho Russian crop
one of our greatest competitors, has not
turned cut well. The outlook is good
tor much better returns, therefore, fOr
wheat this year than last. The price
Of corn promises also to bo bettor, at
less. during tho fall months, owing n
tho unayailability Of most Of
tho new crop before winter, and
then the increased consumption,
irisIng from the steady growth Of tho
county, will moro than offset tho in
creased production and probably
maintain quotations at much better
figures for tho crop OF 'sj than ruled
Tor that of 'Sl. The deficit in oats and
barley will undoubtedly run up prices
for those products, while Iyo is already
higher than year ago. AS 10 tho
cotton crop, IL is impossible yet TO mako
accurate estimates, although II will be
largely in excess of that Of last year.
Tho increased consumption aud tho
increased production will aboutsquaro
with each other, aud prices show no
change from that of 1854.
The outlook upon tho whole. how
ever, from these figures plainly dis
ceruible, is most encouraging, IN
dicai1g botter prices for some
products and stationary in others, but
in mono any percaptiblo decrease. The
general result, or tho balance, must bo
favorable aud decidedly profitable TO
tho agricultural classes, collectively
aud individually. II matters liltlo
whether tho crop DO larger or smaller
than preceding years, so prices are aG.-
and tho production i3
sufficient to meet the demand az home.
Very low prices urtthoprodlcor whllo
5onehtting the consumer ind high
prices are onorous O. tho consumer
while bcnotlttlng the producer. This
gear promises happy modium-fair
prices and plenty Of all, insuring good
rade, business activity and general
and the entire nation will
rejoice at the pleasing prospect,