The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-04-26
ON The FARM.
Work Held Back by Cold Weather-Con.
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CHICAGO, April 24.-Reports as TO the
conditions of crops throughout the
country, and the general influence
of weather on crops, growth, cult
walton and harvest, were made by
the directors of the different state
weather services of the weather bureau
Tuesday. The reports and synopsis
telegraphed to Chicago are as follows:
Illinois-Week favorable for farm work. but
cool and dry for good growth OF vegetation; In
southern section more liberal rains have
fallen. Flowing for corn general, some plant
Ing IN southern section. Small grain and grass
good stand but needing rain. Streams low,
water scarce; fruit full bloom in southern and
central sections
Indiana-Cold weather. deficient rain were
not beneficial 10 crops; oats coming up slowly.
but nicely blowing for corn progresses. some
corn planted fruits in bloom.
Wisconsin week for seeding oats and
barley mostly sown and coming up nicely; po-
tatoes being planted; corn land being prepared
for planting; little improvement in winter
wheat. the crop generally a complete failure:
rain greatly needed
Minnesota-With occasional light show
ers in northern half and no rain elsewhere
vegetation has this week made considerable
progress; seeding of small grain, except flax,
nearly finished; potato planting begun; sod be-
ing turned; more rain would be beneficial
Iowa-Fayorable weather conditions farm
work progressing rapidly and corn planting be-
gun In some Districts early sown cereals well
sprouted and show excellent stand; pastures
anording support for stock.
North Dakota-Drought broken by rains OF
past week and seeding progressing rapidly
with ground in excellent condition. early 80 Hn
grain up and looking we'll prospects very
good
South Dakota-Rainfall below average but
temperature above, average sunshine and
amply moist soil induced seed termination
and growth OF negotiations; wheat and oats
mostly sown a.d other seeding progressing
rapidly, garden and potato planting general
Kansas-Showers and light frost first of
week, warm afterwards fruit trees full OF
bloom and grass growing rapidly; all crops
growing well in east, wheat backwird in west
cultivating corn in south.
Oklahoma - Temperature slightly below
average, sunshine normal; generally drought
continues; few heavy showers sunday night
badly distributed; whe t is nearly all killed,
oats badly injured; corn is being replanted,
cotton planting general IL southern section.
Administration planning general and ma
jor portion OF crop planted; corn coming up
well; wheat and oats doing fairly we'll; fruit
prospects excellent; Strawberries are being
shipped: rain needed 10 bring up cotton and
start everything growing.
Michlgan-Dry week but considerable sun
shine has been favorable for the progress OF
farm work; blowing general; oats, spring
wheat and some potatoes planted in southern
part or state warm rains much needed
Ohlo-Fair, cold frosty weather retarded
growth of cereals favorable for blowing for
corn, planting potatoes oats and clover COM
ing up and doing well; some corn planted; ap-
pies, peaches, plums and Strawberries budding
Kentucky-Cloudy and cool first half OF
week, clear and warm last half; heavy showers
on 10th; ali crops making slow Roadway; corn
planting about completed in western counties.
half done in others wheat oats and grasses
look we'll. warmer weather needed.
MisSouri-W Gather favorable for farm work.
but low temper ture retarded grass and gar
dens; rainfall unevenly distributed; drought
continues in some counties; corn planting pro-
crossing well; cotton planting commenced;
wheat and oats look WE'LL prospects for fruit
continue excellent
Nebraska-All vegetation has grown we'll:
small grain generally in excellent condition,
but some fields are beginning to feel the need
of rain somewhat; corn planting general in
southeastern counties; several frosts but
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