The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1903-12-10
GOVERNMENT REPORT ON CROPS
Stands of Winter Wheat Are Not In
Satisfactory Coudit

Satisfactory (Oudit1On.
The monthly crop report issued by the
weather bureau SAYS: The most promi-
neut features of the month were the low
temperature during the latter half in the
districts east of the Rocky Mountains
and the generally light precipitation in
the same districts. Freezing tempera-
ture reached the gulf coast from the 18th
10 the 20lh and again on the 18th and
Goth, while over large area from cen
trail Texas TO the South Pacific coast.
including portions of Colorado and Wy
oming, there was no appreciable prccipi-
tation.
Over Il large part of the winter wheat
area the stands of winter wheat are not
satisfactory owing TO general lack or
moisture. and the Hessian fly has caused
injury in portions of Kansas. Missouri
and Indiana. In Oklahoma, Kansas,
Nebraska and northern Missouri winter
wheat is in better condition for the win
ter than in the more easterly portions Of
the wheat belt. In the middle Atlantic
States the early sown is in more prom
ising condition than the late sown, which
has suffered from lack of moisture"
Section summaries from the following
Middle States were received:
Illinois-weather favorable for husking
corn. quality of which Is very uneven, CON
siderable being soft and sappy: complaint
OF chaffy condition and light weight is also
reported; wheat not generally in thrifty
state, and has not made seasonable growth
on account of lack of moisture. Pastures
and meadows need moisture; apples and po-
tatoes In storage not keeping well.
Indiana-Month dry: first half warm and
last ten days unusually cold; conditions IA
vorable for gathering corn, which work Is
well advanced; wheat mostly short and thin
on ground; the crop suffered for moisture
and during warm period from ravages OF III
sects also; light snow covered ground gem
orally at end of month: stock water scarce
In some southern counties.
Ohfo-MOnth dry: first half favorable Tor
farm work; last half very cold; corn cured
well and husking progressed; wheat In coca
condition in north first Of month, but too
dry in central and southern portions, where
1t Is generally short, uneven and puny, al
though rain and snow Of last half Of month
were beneficial; at close of month wheat
was somewhat protected
Michigan-Cool. dry November forwarded
sugar beet harvest and corn huSking, but re-
tarded growth of winter wheat and rye:
wheat germinated finely. rooted well and
looks healthy but Is rather small.
Wisconsin-Early part Of month very
pleasant and favorable for the completion
Of farm work: latter part decidedly cold.
with general showers throughout the State;
winter wheat and rye reported In good con-
dition and amply protected with covering
Of snow from three to ten inches deep.
| Missourl-Month cool and generally dry;
In central ard southern sections wheat made
little growth, and In localities looks very
unpromising, but in northern sections crop
Is in good condition; fly extensively report
ed, but damage not serious; gathering OF
standing corn well advanced; considerable
soft corn In northern counties.
Minnesota-November opened warm; after
| the 9TH there was q gradual fall OF tempera.
| ture. which reached zero in north portion
on 18th, and in south on 9th. Sleighing
general in north OH 23d, but not mich snow
south; threshing and plowing about finished.
and corn husking progressing.
Iowa-November generally mild and dry;
conditions very favorable for harvesting the
Fall wheat and rye doing fairly well; fall
pastures have been excellent.
South Dakota-Conditions favorable ex-
cept considerable cold weather after 14th !;
winter rye and also the very limited amount
Of winter wheat sown were protected by
snow during the cold weather, and are in
| satisfactory condition. Threshing about I'm
ished. Considerable corn yet In field In ex-
treme east.
Nebraska Generally favorable month:
corn husking has progressed rapidly and Is
now well advanced In most counties; winter
wheat has grown well and generally goes
| into the winter in good condition, but with
| growth rather less than usual; consider
able winter wheat sown in western counties
In November.
Kansas-First fou- days rainy, rest Of
| month good working weather; wheat In
good condition and growing, but early sown
| In few central counties damaged by fly;
corn In good condition, has dried out well,
| much gathered; cattle In good condition.