The morning call., 1891-05-07
HARVEST FORECAST.
Condition Of Growing Crops on
the Pacific Coast.
Large Increase In the Acreage SOWn to
Grain, Vines and Fruit
Indications Of Unprecedented Crops In Many
Sections Of California, Oregon
and Washington.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

lone, may 0.-MOSG OF inc laIIhcIs say luo
crops in Jackson Valley and on Dry Creek are
very short, aud will not be as good as at first
anticipated, although there is about one-quarter
more acreage than in former years The shower
to-day Will be great benefit to all growing crops.
BUTTE COUNTY.
PALERMO, May 6.-The crop outlook here va
rIes with the locality. Most farmers report 1t
fair. The rain to-day will help 1t, aud warm
weather following Will cause good crop. 1t will
not equal last years. as less rain fell this spring.
The crop is free from weeds and looks better on
the plains than on the low adobe lands.
BIGGs, May cit rained O.47 Of an inch dur
Ing the last twenty-four hours. Summerfal-
lowed adobe land looks well but is foul with
cheat. The winter-sown is late but filling well.
Barley looks we'll. Scarcely field In this sec
ton but will be foul, and only fair yield IS ex-
peer d, on account OF the late rains, which de-
layed sowing.
ORoVILLE, My e.-Tne wheat and barley
crop on Tie red grayelly lands III this section
never looked better aud large yield IS eK-
pacted on the black lands. The crop Will De
light on summer fallowed lands owing to the
growth OF weeds. On wlAter sown the grain
looks well. DeeiduOus and citrus frut-treeS
are loaded with buds, and The crop prospect IS
splendid. The hay crop VIII be good.
CALAvERAS COUNTY.
MILTON, May 6.-The high northwest winds
the past three days nave damaged the late sown
grain somewhat. Early grain IS looking well Tor
a good yield aud more will be harvested In this
section this season than for years past Haying
has commenced with good prospects OF large
yield. Orange and lemon trees are poisoning
The deciduOus fruits promise an abundant crop.
Grapes looking fine.
SAN ANDREAs MAY 6.-The grain crop out
look In Calayeras County for 1891 far exceeds
that of the last two or three years There are
strong indications for rain this evening, frnlt-
farmers are all confident Of successful grain
and fruit harvest.
COLUsA COUNTY.
WILLIAMS May 6.-The crop prospects IN this
vicinity are very fiatiefing but probably over
estimated. The rain last night damaged the
more rank grain, while helping the late sowing.
The acreage is small on account OF the heavy
rams last winter making II impossible TO sum-
mer falow. Probably an average crop Will be
raised.
CoLUsA, May 6.-The light rain last night
benefited the late-Sown grain. There is some
complaint of little foul grain on tile plains, but
generally speaking the outlook was never better
since the bonanza year OF 1850, when 9,OOO.oOO
bushels was Tie output. The acreage 10 nearly
as large. che crop along the river is tre-
mendous.
FRESNO COUNTY.
MADEIRA, May 6.-Farmers are generally dis
cOuraged over the crop prospect IN Northern
Fresno County. There was an abundance Oh
rain 10 insure the cToDs, but Ii did not come at
the right time. Summer-fali0wed land Will pro-
duce a remunerative yield OF grain, while late
blowing Will not produce bali crop. Much
and high northwest winds are drying the grain
so fast that rain now will do but little good.
FRESNO. Nay 6.-The cereal crop will be gen.
orally light, owing 10 lack oil ram. Inc frut
crop will be heavy. Grapes promise big yield
Raiu would help the grain some.
HUMBOLDT COUNTY.
BONNEVILLE, May 6.-The outlook for crops
Of all kinds Is exceedingly good for this time
of The year In Eel River Valley. The extremely
high price of hay has caused ihe early cutting OF
some advanced grain for lerd. Alfalfa is being
used green. The warm rains the last few dsys
caused the grain aud oats TO grow Tine. The
farmers ara jubilant over the prospects OF large
crop and good prices.
KERN COUNTY.
BAKERSFIELD, May 6.-The crops Of all kinds
In this county. including grain. vegetables and
fruits OF all kinds, were never better, and prom
Use the largest possible yield. The area in grain,
particularly IN the Tehachapi valleys. is unnsu.
ally large In few Instances grain on irrigated
land may prove failure.
Los ANGELES COUNTY.
Los ANGELES, May 6.-The outlook for grain
was never better 10 this section. The late rains
Gid q great deal OF good aud unless some untor-
seen trouble arises there Will be all average
crop at least. Barley is now 10 milk and pre-
sents tue appearance.
MENDoCINo COUNTY.
MENDOCINo, May 6.-The late, still-cOntlnu-
ing. cOplous showers are TO a great extent eOun
teIacting the Injurious effects OF the previous
harsh northwest gales, aud assure an abundant
crop Of nay ana gTain which will, however, as
usual, ouly partially supply tho local demand In
this numbering region.
UKIAH, May 6.-The crop outlook In this sec
tiOn of the country Is the very best. The late
rains have started the grain growing finely.
q immense crop Of cereals will be raised. TIE
large pruRe orchards in this vicinity viii pro-
duce the largest crop ever known, as there has
been 10 frost here this year
MERGED COUNTY.
MERGED. May 6.-The prospects are good for
an Over-aVerage crop all over MERGED County.
reporter interviewed farmers from Smelling,
also from the West side to-day, and all said:
I'VE are safe so far. Our grain IS doing we'll,
but steady north winds for several days would
hurt us. Up to date the norIhers have been cool
and have done no damage to grain, which looks
spleudiGly."
MONTEREY COUNTY.
SALINAS. May 6.-The outlook for the grain
crop here is immense. The grain Is all headed
out and he weather could not be better. Ii is
cool and foggy. Some rauchers are In tie
midst of their haying aud the yield OF grain aud
hay will be one third more than In the last ten
years.
NAPA COUNTY.
ST. HELENA, May Eight rain fell last night
and this morning. doing no damage, but consid-
cradle good. Ii cleared OF cold tonight and
ViDeyardists fear frosts Crops OF all kinds In
the county are looking finely.
NAPA CITY, May 6.-CTop prospects In Napa
County were never brighter at this season OF the
year than they are at this time. The acreage
sown TO grain Is large aud the condition OF it
could not be better. Orchards and vines also
promise well, and II no mishap befalls them a
great crop Will be reaped. There was a heavy
rainfall during last night which amounted 10 SO
OF an Inch. Ii Is still cloudy and threatening.
CALIsTOGA, May 6.-Grain. fruit trees and
vines never presented a better appearance at
this time Of the year, and there Is nothing that
indicates short crop either OF cereals or fruit.
Ii has been a remarkably favorable season thus
far for agriculIurists In this vicinity.
PLACER COUNTY.
AUBURN, May Cit commenced raining dur
Ing the night, and light rain continues. Ii Is
very welcome TO all classes, but may affect the
berry and cherry business.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY.
SACRAMENTO, May ga Bee special from
Folsom says: Millions OF grasshoppers have
appeared on the Costumes and on ranches
around here. Much uDeasiness Is felt and great
destruction has already been done. The hay
crop will be the only thing that Will not suffer,
There has been good shower OF rain, but it
has not resulted in damage 1t was unacc0m-
lodged. There has been some slight damage TO
the strawberry CROP Fruit men fear no serious
losses Hay may be slightly damaged.
SAN BENITo COUNTY.
HOLSTER May 6.-The present spason has
been an exceptionally hno one for farmers In this
county. Tie rains came In such manner that
al unusually large acreage was sown from all
sections OF the county. Tbs outlook for an
abundant yield Ii reported to be excelle ut.
large harvest Is practically assured.
SAN BERNARpINo.
San BERNARDINo, May 6.-M0re acres were
sown 10 grain this season In San BernaTdino
County than ever before, mostly barley, but
some wheat The rainfall has been above the
average ana timely, aud most Of the barley crop
will make good grain. Some will be cut for hay,
very little OF which will be light yield. The
grain crop on an average will be the best ever
raised in this county. The prospects good
for very large and fine deelduous aud citrus
fiult crop this coming season.
SAN LUIS oBIsPo COUNTY.
SAN LUIS 0BIsPO, May Ga phenomenal
grain yield is probable In this county this year.
and may reach three times the heaviest prey.
Gus production. The acreage sown is at least
double, and on account OF The very favorable
character Of the season and full and fortunately
distributed rainfall there Is fine stand on even
the poorest laudS. No signs of rust have as yet
appeared, and tie general verdict from all sec
lions Is that the crops have never looked half as
well, even In the extraordinary season OF 1880.
With fair prices It will be grandly successful
year for our farmers.
TEMPLEToN, May 6.-There are prospects OF
fine crops. Wheat IS beading nicely. There is
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