The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-05-20
SOUTH DAKOTA CROPS.
Reports from Numerous Points ThroagI
out the state.

Reports from Numerous Points Through
out the state.
The following dispatches, under date
Of tbs l7th, show the existing conditions Of
crops In that section:
RedfieId--A conservative and honest esti-
mate of the crops in spink county would
make IL unfavorable. Lack Of moisture 10
the cause. Farmers who have besn In the
county for ten or more years say that IL has
been the dryest spring since 1850. The
amount of seed wheat sown this year 10 but
90 per cent. as compared wiAh formsr seaEs,
and other crops in proportion. Drilled
wheat Ii looking sair, but rain viii be
needed within ten days to insure q crop
from IL. Many farmers are nov concerned
more as to prospects for . crop Of feed for
stock. Altogether IL can be honestly
stated that the outlook is discouraging
However, it must be admitted that farmers
and business men of South Dakota are
almost invariably inclined to oysrestimate
conditions In q crisis like the present one.
High dry winds prevail daily and the fields
bear resemblance 10 the fall of the year.
There has been an increase In dryness each
succeeding year since 1887.
Yankton Information from farmers in
this and adjoining counties indicate crop
conditions of the most favorable and en-
couraging nature. The weather Ia cool
and clear, and wheat is doing splendidly
A better grade than usual Of small grain Is
expected In this section. Several thou
sand acres of corn near by present thriv-
Ing appearance. Farmers are feeling per-
fectiy contented over the outlook, whereas
up 60 last weeks heavy rainfall they we're
somewhat tiishsartensd.
Later--A slight rainfall is reported In
various parts OF the county this morning
II began here al o'clock this afternoon.
A driExiing rain 10 now falling. The indi-
cations point to heavy showers; not badly
needed, but quite timely.
Huron.--It has been raining here since
Q o'clock this morning and bids fair TO con-
sinue ail day. The fall In sufficient 90 we,
down several inches, and win greatly bens.
| is wheat. Good showers north, south and
southeast. Wheat has made little progress
aud corn planting has been greatly re-
tarded. Frost has injured vegetables and
fruit. A few farmers report some corn
spotted. Rain and warm weather is badly
needed. Farmers are hopeful.
Chamberlain Crops are In good conds-
ton in this section; In fact, the outlook
for good crops could not be better. FIRE.
quent rains have kept the ground In excel
| lent condition, and the cloudy weather foi
the past few days has greatly benefited
growing grain. Sufficient moisture nc pres.
ent 10 last several weeks.
woonsocket- Small grain has bean con-
siaierably damaged by dry weather. Farm.
ers report that ssain is thin on the ground
and is not shooting out" we'll. Frequent
frosts and cold. dry weather 10 holding thu
corn back, though II rain comes soon ths
outlook IL good for this crop.
Aberdeen High winds and frosts have
done great damage around here, but lnckiiy
not over 90 per cent. of the wheat la up
Warm rains are badly needed.
Later A light rain set Ia this forenoon
the first Of the season.
Pierre heavy rain prevailed here Last
/ night and this morning. Settlers Just In
from the interior OF the reservation stats
that i've days OF rain has thoroughly SOAKED
4 that section