The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-09-24
CORN is SAFE FROM FROSTS.
Conditions Generally Favorable for
Harvesting the Crop.

Reports by States on the condition of
crops show that the danger OF frost has
been generally passed. The general alb
sence of rain in the Southern States has
been very favorable for contemplating, in
which has been mad rapid progress. The
continued dry weather has impaired the
outlook for top crop. which in many Sec
tons VIII be a complete failure. Con-
tlnued cool and rainy weather has re-
tarded the maturing of late corn in Iowa
ana Northern Missouri, and in North Da-
kota the crop was injured by frosts ON
the 9th and 10th. Cutting has progressed
favoraOly. and h~usking and cribbing are
in progress in Nebraska and Illinois. In
the States OF the central valleys the week
has been especially favorable for blowing
and seeding. Reports by States follow:
Illinois-Corn cutting has been pushed rap
idly. The work will generally be finished
this week. The grain is drying quickly and
much Of the crop will be safe to husk and
crib within two weeks. Flowing and seed
Ing in the dryer portions of the State have
been much delayed, or entirely stopped, and
rain Is much needed, especially in southern
counties. In the central section much I'M
easiness is felt in regard to seeding, owing
to the great numbers Of chinch bugs.
lowa-The general condition of crops is
very good. The bulk Of the corn is practi-
Noiis odIC TOT III complete
ripening Of the fall crop Of corn from ten
days to two weeks Of dry weather Is needed.
More than the usual area of fall blowing
Will be covered, the conditions being very
IA vOrable.
Missouri-Corn is beyond injury by frost,
and III some central and southern sections
cutting is nearly completed. Potatoes will
make an excellent crop. Pastures are in
need of water.
Kansas-All corn, except some very late,
Is out OF danger Of frost. %tiaying has been
crop Is fine and abundant.
Wlsconsin-The rains of the past week
have been we'll distributed and very bene-
fetal, giving pastures IA new start and put
ting the soil in good condition for fall seed
ing. Corn Is nearly al out Of danger from
frost. and about three-fourths of the crop Is
In the shock. Buckwheat is maturing rap
idly. The crop is only fair.
misunderstanding in progress. though
delayed by local rains. Corn generally safe
and much cut already. Flowing is going on,
but most of the ground is very dry.
North misunderstanding progressing fair
~ well, being Interrupted by rain last week.
Wheat generally fair yield; some late sown
wheat not yet ripe. Corn promises a good
crop. Heavy frOstS on 10th and llth injured
corn and killed vines and garden crops. Oats
light crop, owing TO rust. Other crops fair.
South DakOta-Temperature averaged be-
low normal, with light to heavy frost in To-
%calities Friday morning, but no material
damage. Showers scattered and mostly
light. Most corn matured and the latest gen.
orally safe from injury by frOsts.
Nebraska-All but the latest pieces Of corn
matured. with shocking commenced, with
a large yield. Rains here placed ground In
excellent condition for blowing and seeding.
Some fields Of fall-sown wheat up in good
shape. No damaging frosts.
lndiana-Warm dry weather. B~uckwheat
filling out well and safe from frost; corn
most all cut; plowing done; seeding delayed
by dry weather.; wheat and rye coming up
nicely.
Ohio-Corn ripened rapidly and is gener-
ally out Of danger of frost-much Of 1t In
the shock. Crop Is very fine and fully equal
to previous estimates. Tobacco nearly all
secured In good condition. Fall blowing we'll
advanced, with some grain sown. All fruit
abundant and winter apples about ready for
picking.
Michigan-Corn cutting and fall seeding
have progressed rapidly. Bean harvest near
ly completed. Buckwheat maturing nicely.
light yield. Heavy rains are delaying farm
work.