The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-08-17
THE CROP REPORT.
weekly Bulletin Issued by the Depart
ment OF Agricuiture showing the Gem
erai Influence OF Weather Upon
the Farm Products.

CHICAGO, Aug. 1b.-The reports as "a
the conditions OF the crops throughout
the country and the general influence
of weather on growth, cultivation and
harvest were Tuesday made by the di'
rectors Of the different state weather
services. The reports received by tel
egraph at Chicago are as follows;
Illnois-Weck favorable for good growth OF
fall crops Corn improves Is hllin9 well and
good crop Is assured Broom-corn cutting
has begun Threshing nearly completed
yield light. but a full acreage Will be sown.
Fruit abundant ia southern and central Sec
lions and markets glutted. Good second
growth OF clover nearly ready 20 cut
Minnesota Moisture generally sufficient 10
carry all crops through 70 maturity Corn
late, otherwise very promising. Wheat har-
vest general in Red river valley Threshing
and fall plowiug begun IN southern secti on
Yield unusually large
Wisconsin = Extremely high temperature
and abundant rainfall during the week. Corn
and potatoes maturing rapidly and In iine con-
-uition Yield OF small grain exceeding ex-
pectation Pastures and fall feed improving
Tobacco promises good crop
North Dakota Weather has been favorable
Harvesting Is general in all parts OF the state.
and nearly finished in southern and western
portions Corn stlIl backward. but has fair
chance set
south Dalxota-Showers and heavy rains
over eastern. northern and central sections
improved late CROPS and promoted corn
growth. Corn good In many localities. fair in
Others Average generally backward and
southeast counties need more rain.
Nebraska Week warm and good showers In
eastern half OF state the last Of the week.
Corn continues la good condition In south
western section Of state and along Missouri
river IL has been injured somewhat by
ably IN central part Of state and continues TO
drain IL southeastern section, except along
the river
Kansas--Iight showers Ia west third OF
state. allowing completion OF small grain har-
vest. and good rains elsewher have been very
favorable. though corn was injured in Phillips,
Marshall. Pottawa.omac and Cowley counties
by heat and drought Haying Is general
Mlssouri-frecipitatlo light IN most Sec
tions, but generally sufIicient Early corn
maturing rapidly, but lately begins TO need
rain IN few counties. All other crops doing
well Haying completed. throshing and fall
blowing progressing we'll
Iowa Exceedingly hot and dry except scat
tered showers In the western and northern
districts. Corn has suffered material dam
age by heat ana drought In portions OF the
state. Present condition does not promise
more than average crop Timely rains will
help late fields
Ohio--Abnormally warm with rainfall I'M
equally distributed. Crops show general Inn
proycmcnt except In west central counties
where drought continued Favorable outlook
Tor lowlapd corn Tobacco is Ia poor condi-
dition Grapes ripening. Some fall plow-
dnG
Indiana Rains badly distributed Weather
conditions hindcred growth OF crops, especial.
~ corn, potatoes tomatoes and tobacco Corn
As In fair condition. Pastures short. tobacco
medium Clover cutting progressing APP
pies peaches pears and melons fair yield.
Michigan--Vefy beneficial rains during the
week Corn aud late potatoes much improved.
Pastures greenlng up. but farmers sowing con-
siderable rye for fall and winter fodder Spe-
rcial reports on corn Indicate an average crop
Flowing FOR fall seeding progressing. Fruits.
except apples, are plentiful