Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-09
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.

The following report Is furnished by
the United States department OF agricul.
ture, climate and crop bulletin OF the
weather bureau, New Mexico section:
Warmer aud dry weather continued
for the week ending with June o, and
while our neigbb0rs TO the north are
complaining somewhat OF the wei
weather the farmers OF New Mexico have
had hardly sufficient 10 break the m0nOt'
ony for nearly a month. Irrigation
bitches are still full, however, and not
withstanding the absence OF rain crops
In all sections, with q few isolated OK.
ceptiOns, are we'll advanced and thriving
In some localities, however. the effects Oi
the drOuth are beginning 10 be felt
seriously, and wheat, Oats, corn, etc, are
practically at q s~tandstill. Rain Is yerJ
much needed for the ranges, especially
In northeastern counties,
The irst cutting OF alfalfa Is generally
secured, and, with few exceptions, the
yield is quite satisfactory. Corn planting
IL completed, and In we'll irrigated pOr-
tions the fields are making a ine appear
aRce. Wheat, barley ana oats are ad-
yancing rapidly aud heading satisfactor-
lily, In the lower PecOs valley planters
are securing a good stand OF sugar beets.
Gardens continue in a tlOurishing cOndi-
ton. Reports from scattered sections
indicate that g~rasshOppers are proving
very destructive 10 growing crops.
In northern sections fruits are moi 80
promising, owing TO the frost OF May go,
and 10 the prOtracted drOuth, but In cen
tral aud southern localities the indica-
tiOns are for a good yield. Apples, peaches,
ApficOts and cherries are large and full
on the trees. Some localities promise no,
so Jorge a yield, but excellent fruit
Peaches are especially promising In the
Gila river sections, aud n correspond.
ent reports that the limbs OF the trees
are breaking down with the fruit.
Reports indicate that stock continues
In prime condition, although grass on the
ranges IL getting short, but the con-
tinued drouth threatens TO defer the
shsaTing season,
The following extracts from the re-
ports OF correspondents will prove OF in
teTest:
BernalillO-BrOther Joseph Weather
continues dry; river low, with just suf-
lcient water for irrigation purposes. Ia
general, gardens growing we'll. Vine
yards are just beginning 70 blossom, a
time they need the most care and atten'
ton. The vines have a fine appearance
and are we'll laden with fruit. Tree
fruits advancing rapidly. Apples are
quite large, and seem healthier than In
previous years. The FIRST crop of alfalfa
has been cut, and proved very good. Re
ports from Jemez and the vicinity OF
San Felipe pueblo indicate that grass
hOpp4s have destroyed wheat and corn
10 a great extent. No rain.
Cliff. j. ClaTk-A warm and favor
able week Tor growing crops. The ranges
need rain badly, but growing crops are
making rapid growth. Peach trees ave
bTe king down with fruit, which 10 not
yet half grown. There is plenty OF water
In the ella for the farmers. Stock Is In
prime condition. No rain.
Eddy-L. o. Fullen-Warmer weather
while rain Is not absolutely needed, il
WOdld be beneficial. Crops have made
good growth. Beet growers are securing
Il good stand, and prospects are favorable
for ali excellent crop. Alfalfa Is coming
along nicely.
Fort Union-M. C. Needham-Weather
continues dry and rain Ia badly needed.
The range is beginning TO show the
Effects Of the drOuth. Very high winds
during the week.
Las Cruces-C, ThOmpsOn-TheTe has
been very little water in the bitches dur
ing the week, and crops show the effects
OF the drOuth. Some fruit has fallen
from the trees on account OF the dry
weather.
OjO C~aliente-A. JOseph-The dFouth
continues and the grass on the range Is
getting short. The alfalfa harvest has
begun; the yield Ia below the average
Corn, wheat and oats are looking we'll,
but rain Is badly needed.
Gallinas Springs-Jas. X. WhitnlOre-
The past week was very dry and crops
and grasses at a standstill. Apples 10
far are doing we'll. Shearing will be
late unless rain comes soon.
Santa Fe-WeAtheT Bureau-COntin-
ued warm and dry; plenty OF water for
irrigation. and crops and fruits making
"A good growth. A good shower In
northern part OF county Sunday 18th.
evening will prove of great benefit. Rain
trace. X. NJ. HARDlNGR,
Section Director.
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