Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-23
SUMMARY OF cRo7 CONDITIONS
High Temperature In Nebraska and
Kansas Intensihes Existing
DrOuth Conditions.

WASHINGTON. April 22-The weather
bureaus weekly summary OF crop conditions
is as follows:
The week ending April p was warmer
than the average on the Pacific coast and
Rocky Mountain regions, In the Missouri
valley and the northern districts to the
eastward 1t was too cool in the middle
Atlantic and southern states and decidedly
dry over the greater part Of the central
valleys and middle Atlantic states.
Rain is badly needed throughout the
Rocky mountain district and central val
ley and would prove beneficial in the mid
fle Atlantic states, while excessive
moisture has hindered farm work in por-
tions Of the central gulf states.
The latter part Of the week was marked
by abnormally high temperatures In Kan
sas and Nebraska. intensifying the drouth
conditions in those states.
The general weather conditions. although
not conducive to rapid advance Of vegeta-
tion. we're very favorable for farming oper-
atlons in nearly all parts of the country.
The progress of corn planting has been
rather slow except in Missouri and the
southern states, this work being about An
ished in the central and wc-tarn gulf dis
tricts. The early planted = coming up in
Kansas. where cultivation has been begun.
Winter wheat has continued 10 make slow
growth and on the whole is in less prom
isng condition in the principal winter
wheat states of the central valleys. Moist
ure and milder temperature are generally
needed throughout these districts. The out
look in California continues promising and
tho crop mas experienced improvement in
the north Pacific coast.
The termination OF esrly-sown spring
wheat over the southern portion Of the
spring wheat region has been slow and
seeding has been retarded by freezing in
North Dakota. The Red River valley lands
in Minnesota are drying nicely, and seeding
began on the 18th. Some reseeding will be
necessary in Minnesota as a result of the
duststorms of April 10 and IL.
Seeding has progressed favorably on the
north Pacific coast. In the Missouri and
Central Mississippi valleys oats are max
ing slow growth and are much in need Of
rain and warm weather. In the southern
states very general improvement is noted.
Progress has been made in cotton planting
except in portions Of Tennessee, the Caro-
linas and Florida and planting is nearing
completion over the southern portion OF
the cotton belt. In Texas cotton is up to
standard.
The general outlook for fruits except
for peaches in portions of the Ohio and
central Mississippi valleys, continues prom
Using Grass is very backward generally
throughout the central valleys.
Following is the report Of Iowa weather
bureau for week ending April 21, 1902:
The week has been unseasonably dry, very
light rainfall being reported from all dis
tricts. The temperature fell to freezing
point on several mornings. but It was
warmer at close of the week aud the
average was nearly normal. The conditions
have not been favorable for 1rowth OF grass
in pastures and meRdowxAb for germiua-
ti6n OF spring wheat. oats and barley. But
there are no indications as yet OF ma
terial damage to cereal crops. There are
many complaints of scarcity Of water for
stock, and in some localities forage is
nearly exhausted and well preserved corn
fodder and ensilage are at a premium.
Unusually good progress for the time OF
the year has been made in plowing and
preparing ground for planting corn, and
the acreage of that great staple is likely
TO be larger than in recent years. In a few
| localities the planters have been started,
but farmers are generally waiting for
warmer weather. The soil is in an ideal
condition for planting.
The season is quite early in respect to
farm work. and about the average as to
growth of vegetation.
Reports show fair prospect for fruits ex-
cept peaches and tender varieties of ber-