The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-08
CROP REPORT.
Statement RegHr riding the Out
look for Crops.

Washington, Aug. THE weather
bureau weekly report of crop condi-
tons is as follows:
With more moderate temperatures and
good rains over a large part of the
drought-strlcken area, the weather con-
ditions of the week ending August 5 were
he most favorable to agricultural inter-
ests In the states Of the central valleys
that have prevailed since the latter part
Of June. In the states of the Missouri
valley the severe and protracted drought
has been very largely relieved. but to the
eastward of the Mississippi and north of
the Ohio river only partial relief has been
afforded by insufficient showers, the
drought conditions in the upper valley be-
Ing more serious than at any previous
time this season. In the east gulf ard por-
lions of the south Atlantic states and New
England and throughout the Pacific coast
districts tine week has proved generally IA
vorable.
In the great corn states late ~corn-and
fortunately a much larger proportion than
usual of this years crop was planted late
has experienced a general, and in some
cases a decided, Improvement, but the
early corn has been practically ruined.
In Kansas the cooler weather with better
distributed rains decidedly improved con-
ditions in the eastern and western divi-
sions of the state and slightly benefited
the central portions, and in many of the
eastern, western and southern central
counties late corn still promises from one
toRrth to half a crop. In Nebraska the
Improvement has been less marked and is
confined largely to the northern and ex-
IRENE eastern counties. In Iowa the late
planted is making a better showing, and,
under favorable conditions the balance Of
the season promises a considerable yield
Of sound grain; the extent of irreparable
damage In this state RpnpOt vet he psfi-
mated. In Missouri, where good local
showers fell, except IN portions Of the
southern section, late corn has been much
Improved, but elsewhere It continues to
deteriorate. In Illinois corn has greatly
improved in the northern part of the state,
but has deteriorated In parts Of the central
and southern portions. In a few favored
districts Of northern Indiana corn Is still
promising, but elsewhere the upland and
sarly planted Is almost beyond recovery;
with immediate rains about an average
crop Of iowland and late planted would
be produced. Over the greater part Of
Ohio the condition Of corn has been ma
terlally lowered, a portion Of the crop
In the southwest part Of the state being
past help; In northeastern Ohio its con-
dition Is more hopeful. In Tennessee, Ken
lucky and West Virginia the condition Of
corn has been materially reduced during
the past week. In the middle Atlantic
states an excellent crop OF corn Is now
practically assured.
The weather conditions in the spring
wheat region have been very favorable for
harvesting, which Is nearing completion
in the southern districts. Some damage
has resulted from hall In South Dakota,
and the unfavorable effects Of recent hot
weather IN North Dakota are becoming ap-
parent. Some grain In the aforementioned
state has been badly lodged. In Washing
ton a splendid crop Is promised, and In
Oregon the yields are better than were
expected.
The cat harvest is mostly completed and
the yields are generally unsatisfactory.