Morris tribune., 1895-07-17
THE CROPS.
Tho Weather Bureaus Report ON fheiz
Condition.

Tho Weather Bureaus Report ON their
Condition.
CHICAGO, July 10.-The reports as to
the condition of crops throughout the
country, and the general influence of
weather on cultivation, growth and
harvest, were Tuesday made by the d.
rectors of the different state weather
services. The reports and synopsis
photographed to Chicago are as follows:
Illinois-Past week very favorable except In
southern counties Wheat and rye threshing
general, yield light, quality poor Oats harvest
completed in southern and progressing In
central counties, straw short, yield light. Corn
growing finely and generally laid by. Haying
continues with very light crop
Minnesota-All late sown crops and grasses
injured in south half by drought now intepsi-
flying and spreading rainfall in north half
ample Haying general Barley, winter wheat
and rye harvest begun Corn growth good
Wheat prospects continue excellent.
North Dakota-First four days Of week hot
with dry Winds which were injurious to grain,
but heavy showers since have been beneficial
Corn has made very rapid progress and except
for slight damage by hail in scattered places
all grains are doing finely
South Dakota-Above normal temperature,
high southerly winds, two exceedingly warm
have been injurious to small grain and grasses
over u number of counties. Corn grew rapidly
and potatoes did we'll Rain needed generally.
Nebraska-Cool, dry week Wheat and rye
harvest has progressed rapidly in southern
counties and threshing commenced the yield
is less than half crop. Oats ripening fast
Corn has made good growth and is In fine con-
dition, some early planted tasseling
Kansas-Cool cloudy week with excessive
rains have generally stopped harvesting and
threshing, injured grain in shock, but have
been beneficial to all other crops and furnished
Ebundant stock water. Corn generally tassel-
ing and beginning to silk and never more
promising. Flax, fruit, pastures and pota-
toes fine.
Iowa-Weather favorable except serious
need of rain in Some eastern counties Oats
harvest begun with prospects of heavy yield
Corn has made rapid advancement and other
crops are in satisfactory condition.
Ohio-Favorable for threshing wheat and
hay harvesting, light yields reported Corn,
oats, late potatoes, tobacco have improved in
growth from rains except over middle section
where drought retards growth: Pasturage
very poor and water becoming scarce.
Indiana-Warm fair weather favorable to
harvesting, end of week, favorable to corn and
potatoes and both crops are in fine condition
and growing rapidly. Threshing wheat and
rye continues, yield better than expected in
localities Haying continues, crop poor.
Michigan-Showers over upper peninsula,
which were poorly distributed. In lower PEN
insula there mas practically been no rain and
drought continues with great severity. Hay
and wheat very poor crops, and oats will give
a light yield Corn is just beginning to show
effects of drought if rain comes soon it can yet
help corn, potatoes, pastures and gardens.
Wisconsin-The week past has been hot and
dry Haying about half completed. Rye and
barley harvest in progress and the crop is gen.
orally good. Corn and potatoes unaffected by
drought and growing rapidly Oats promise a
good crop. Pastures very DOOR,