The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-24
CROPS REPORTED IN
GOOD CONDITION
Wheat Heading Out Well, While
Oats, Rye and Barley Are
FIourishing

grain and hay in the territory covered
by the Northern Pacific, according to
the weekly crop report issued yester-
day. Rye and barley are ripening fast
and in many districts harvesting has
commenced. Corn promises a good
crop, while oats are in fine condition in
all sections. Wheat is heading out
we'll in all parts except the Red river
valley, where the season is about two
weeks late. Haying in most places is
we'll under way. The report in detail is
as follows:
st. Paul & Duluth Divisional week
of warm weather has greatly improved
the crop situation on this division. Rye
is ripening fast, and in some localities
harvesting is under way and a good
crop is expected. Some early potatoes
are on the market. Corn is improving
with warmer weather and will be a fair
crop. Haying is nearly finished
st. Paul Division, East of Staples
All reports are favorable and outlook
is quite promising. Rye harvest is we'll
under way, and will be fully up to the
average. Wheat is headed out and fill
ing well. Oats are unusually heavy
and will be ready to cut in about two
weeks. Flax is in blossom and looks
well. Corn has made marked improve
ment since last report
Little Falls & Dakota Branch-Fa-
vorable conditions have existed and all
crops look well. Wheat and oats arc
we'll headed out and filing nicely. Rye
and barley are ripening fast, and har-
Vesting of latter crops has commenced
in some localities.
Minnesota Division, Staples to Moor
head-Warm weather has materially
improved crops on this division. Small
grains are heading out in good shape.
Corn is backward and needs continued
warm weather. Haying is still in prog
ress and large crop will be put up.
Fergus Falls & Black Hills Branch
All reports on this branch are very IA
vorable. A good rain, followed by
week of warm weather, has put all
crops in flourishing condition. Wheat
is we'll headed out. the heads being
long and full. Oats are also looking
well and will yield heavy crop. Rye
is about ready for harvest. Barley is
turning and will be ready to cut in a
few days. Haying is well along and a
large crop is being cut.
Red River Divisional difference of
opinion exists as to the present crop
condition in the valley. Season is from
two to three weeks late. Early sown
wheat and oats are heading out and
late sown is in the shot blade Forest
river reports slight damage by hail. A
large crop of hay is being cut
Dakota Division-Past week has been
favorable one for all crops Small
grains are heading out nicely. wheat
having especially long head and thick
stand. Flax is in blossom and present
warm weather makes rapid growth.
Haying is under way
Fargo & Southwestern Branch-All
reports favorable and outlook is very
promising. Warm weather has pre-
vailed, which was needed to ripen the
Will commence next week. Haylng is
completed and large crop is being
harvested.
Casselton Extension-Wea dur
ing the week has been favorable to
growing grain. Wheat is heading out
nicely and prospects. are the best for
good yield. Harvest will begin about
Aug. Is.
Cooperstown Branch-All grain is
heading rapidly and looks well. Flax is
in bloom and has good stand. Rye is
all headed out and nearly ready to cut.
Haying is we'll along.
Jamestown & Northern Branch
General conditions since last report
have been quite favorable A good
rain in the 18th, followed by warm
days and cool nights were Of great ben
eft to all crops. Wheat is about all
headed out and looks WELL Rye is near
ly ready to cut. Rhodes reports Slight
damage by hail on the 18th.
Mandan to Dickinson--East of Tay-
Tor conditions are favorable. Wheat is
Well headed out and commencing to
ripen. Haying is we'll along and good
crop is being harvested. West of Tay-
Tor, weather has been Mot drying up
the ground and rain is badly needed.
Montana, Yellowstone Valley
Weather has been very warm, with oc-
casional rain. All irrigated crops are
in good condition. The second cutting
of alfalfa, is still in progress, and will
be an average yield. Ranges are dry
and rain would be beneficial.
Gallatin Valley-Warrl dry weather
prevailed. Haying is almost completed
and yield slightly above average.
Grains are looking well, and winter
Wheat is commencing to ripen.
Missoula and Bitter Root Valley
Weather somewhat cooler with occa-
sional rain. All crops are looking fair
ly we'll, considering the extreme warm
and dry weather of the previous week.
Iiaying is in full progress.
Plains and Vicinity-Weather cool
forepart of week, with good rain, latter
part warm. Haying is still under way
and good crop reported. Irrigated crops
are in good condition, while on-irri-
gated have suffered for want of rain.
Idaho. Washington and Oregon. Main
Line Eliensburg TO Cheney--Early part
OF week cool, with occasional showers
latter part warm. Harvesting of WIN
ter wheat continues. General quality
is good. Prospects are for heavier
yield than last year. Good harvesting
weather. Spring wheat ripentng fast
Rain would be beneficial
Central washington Branch-Weat;a-
er cool, with light rains. Winter wheat