Omaha daily bee., 1891-09-21
AND NOW THE FARMER SMILES,
His Harvest Labors Nearly Ended and His
Reward in Sight,
UNCLE JsRRpS WEEKLY BULLETIN
Corn in Nebraska Has Matured Very
Rapidly and is Now Beyond Dam
ger of Frost-Reports From
Other States.

| east OF the Rocky mountains, she greatest
| excess in temperature occurring over the
central valleys, where warm, dry weather
| was most needed for the ripening of corn.
| Over the greater portion of the ccrn region
! the daily excess in temperature ranged from
| 8 to IL degrees, and this high temperature
| attended as it was by almost continuously
| clear weather, must have forced the ripening
Of corn, which has been retarded in growth
during the previous weeks of cool weather.
In the cotton region the temperature was
slightly in excess and in California tho week
was slightly cooler than usual.
Rainfall-There was a general deficiency
in rainfall over the whole country east of the
Rocky mountains with the exception of q
few limited localities where local showers
gave more than the normal rainfall. These
small areas are located in North Carolina,
Texas, eastern Michigan and northwestern
Iowa. There was almost a total absence of
rain in the lower Mississippi, lower Ohio
and the lower Missouri valleys. Heavy
local showers occurred in the east gulf
states and lower lake region, while very
light showers were reported from all other
districts. The rainfall was in excess on the
immediate Pacific coast, although very light
on the coast of California, while generally in
the interior little or no rain was reported.
New England-Very favorable weather
for ripcning crops Harvesting is going for
ward rapidly with good results. The potato
rot is not increasing.
New York Considerable fall rye is up and
growing we'll The corn and buclswheat
harvest is advancing in the southern
counties, elsewhere it requires from one to
two weeks. Tobacco is maturing rapidly
and some has been harvested. The second
lay CrOD is gOOl ADDleS ara
Observation-Disclosures extremely favor
able for ripening tobacco. The bulk of the
corn crop is safe from frost and cutting has
commenced The bulk of the tobacco crop
has been cut, and under the most favorable
circumstances. Seeding is progressing.
New Jersey-Very favorable weather con-
dltions have prevailed in all sections of the
state Corn is maturing rapidly and cutting
has commenced in some counties. Vine
truck and grapes nearly all marketed in
good condition. Gran berry picking has COM
menced, and the fall seeding is about
finished
Maryland Reports from every section of
the state show that the weather conditions
have been favorable to farming and canning
interests. There is an excellent outlook for
corn in most sections but tomatoes are less
than a full crop, owing to previous wet
weather. Tobacco in southern Maryland now
needs showers.
Virginia-Conditions were excellent for
growing crops though the weather was
raUneT LOO WSTU Ll0 DdSU lew uaNS 1Or TO-
bacco already out.
North Carolina-The warm, sunshiny week
was most favorable FOR ali crops and farm
work Cotton Is opening more rapidly,
though picking is not general.
South Carolina-The high temperature and |
excessive sunshine scalded and rusted cotton,
shielded the young fruit and caused immature
.boI)s to open. The damage is believed to be |
more than formerly reported.
Alabama-The rain Of last week greatly |
change in the condition of cotton since the |
last report. .a
sslssippi-Growing crops are suffering |
from the dry, hot weather. Cotton harvest |
ing is i'll progress; the staple is good, but the |
sunshine is opening immature b oils. Rain |
could not materially benefit cotton. |
Louisiana-The weather was generally |
favorable aud there is a slight improvement |
in prospects, though ell crops, especially |
cane, need rain. Excellent harvesting |
weather Cotton is opening rapidly and |
picking is well under way. |
Arkansas The continued warm days and |
cool nights in the northern portion OF the |
state have caused cotton to recede, with a |
consequent further reduction in its condition |
Cotton picking has become general. Corn |
and other crops are in good condition, but |
warm rains are needed.
Texas-The weather was favorable for |
cotton picking, which has progressed rap
idly; the staple is unusually long and clean.
Showers have improved late cotton and the |
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favorable over northern Texas.
Tennessee-The late crops are suffering |
from drouth and piowing has been suspen-
ded Haymaking and fouder saving is
progressing finely. Cotton picking is under
way; the crop is short. Warmth and sun
shine required to mature late corn.
kertucky-Corn is maturing rapidly and |
is about safe from frost; tobacco is being |
cut: the crop seriously damaged in Chris
tian county by hail. Pastures need rain;
fail blowing nearly COMPLETED
Ohio-Tbe hoi, dry weather is maturing
corn rapidly anr another week will see all |
corn matured. Cora and tobacco cutting is
in progress in the middle aud southern por-
tious of the state. The lack of rain has been
injurious to pastures and delays plowing and
wheat seeding.
Michigan Weather conditions have been
favorable for all crops; corn is practically
safe and cutting is general. A large acreage
of wheat has been sown. Rain is needed in |
the southwestern counties.
L.lnois-lh he warm, sunshiny weather
caused corn to ripen rapidly. Wheat seeding
is progressing, but has been. retarded some-
what by lack of moisture. Rain is needed |
for early sown wheat and pastures. '7'
lndiana-The warm, dry ana sunsbiny |
week caused corn and tobacco to mature |
very rapidly. Most of the corn is considered
safe from frost and the remainder will be in |
a few days with a continuation of present |
weather conditions; rain is needed for newly !
sown wheat.
Iowa-More than three fourths of the corn
Is safe, with the balance more or less i'm
mature. Rain is needed for pasturage and
fall blowing. The prospects are that the
state will produce good crop OF sound corn.
Wisconsin-Corn Is out of danger from
frost and cutting has commenced. A large
acreage OF wheat and rye is being sown
Potatoes are only fair yield tobacco Is har-
vested and Is good yield of fine quality;
Gran berry picking is nearly completed.
Minnesota-The warm weather has i'm |
proved corn greatly and some cutting is re-
ported. il will require a week OF warm
weather to place the crop beyond danger of
Jrosts. Rain Is need for pasturage and plow-
ing
North and South Dakota-Heat and wind
interfered with all work. Rain is needed
generally for fall plowing. Corn is matur-
ing in the southeast portion of South Da- |
kota-elsewhere the frost damage is perma-
nent Harvesting Is completed and the crop |
season ended with bountiful YIELD
Nebraska-Corn has matured very rapidly |
and Is now beyond danger from frost except |
very late pieces and in northern counties A |
large crop of hay has been secured The |
grouud is so dry as to interfere with fall |
plowing.
Missouri The weather conditions have
hastened the ripening of corn which is now |
safe from frost. The ground is too dry for |
plowing, and wheat seeding has been re- |
tarded. Pastures and late potatoes have |
been injured by drouth.
kansas-Hot dry and windy DAYS and |
cool nights and 4 continuation OF the drouth
Corn is cat and shocked in ali narts of tha |