The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-03
HEAVY RAINS DO
INJURY TO CROPS
Too Much Moisture Retards
Growth of Vegetation..Warm-
er Weather Wanted

The excessive rains throughout the
Northwest during the past week have to
some extent retarded the growth of grain.
The weekly report of the Northern Pa
cific shows that the condition of vege-
tation in Minnesota and North Dakota is
not quite as, encouraging as week ago.,
although the prospects for big crop are
still bright
Corn has suffered the most from the cool
weather and moisture, and this crop is
very backward. Wheat and barley have
also been injured but to small extent.
The report says that wheat is heading
out and in many localities is from four
teen to sixteen inches high. Hay cutting
is we'll advanced in all sections Of the
Northwest and the crop is a large one.
The rains have hindered the growth of
potatoes to some extent, but the damage
will not be great. Warm, clear weather
is now needed
The Report in Detail
The Northern Pacifics report in detail
ST Paul & Duluth Division-Cool
weather and heavy rains during the week
have been unfavorable for corn, which is
very backward. Potatoes have made
good progress, except in the vicinity of
Pine City, where they have suffered from
excessive rains. All small grains look
well and large hay crop is expected.
Warmer weather is needed.
st. Paul Division, East of Staples
Several good rains since the last report
have advanced crops considerably All
and oats is coming to head Corn is
about six inches high. but the weather is
too cool for rapid growth.
Little Falls & Dakota DiyiSion-Contin-
ued favorable conditions exist on this
branch and crops are progressing favor
ably, Rye is all headed and is turning
in color. Wheat and oats look well. Corn
has improved, but from present indica-
lions will be a small crop.
Minnesota Division. Staples to Moor
head-There was good growing weather
during the past week for all crops. Wheat
is heading out in good shape and has
long head and good growth of straw.
Other grains are looking well. with the
the vicinity of Winnipeg Junction.
Fergus Falls & Black Hills Branch
East of Breckenridge the weather has
progress Wheat and oats are ten to
twelve inches high. very thick and of
good color. Flax and barley also look well.
Corn is rather backward on account of the
ed, and the yield will be heavy. West
of Breckenridge very heavy rains have
fallen flooding out some fields and leaving
low lands standing with water. The extent
of the damage cannot yet be stated, but
probably will be slight. Crops on high
lands are in fine condition.
Rains Do Injury
Red River Branch-Cool weather and
heavy rains have prevailed and crops
have not made much advancement since
the last report, especially on the low
lands. Warm weather is now needed.
Dakota Division-As far west as Tower
@Sity reports complain of too much rain
and era grain is making poor PROCESS Warm ar
all reports are quite favorable. Wheat
is twelve to fourteen inches high and in
some localities commencing to head out
Other grains are doing well, although it is
a trifie cool for fax.
Fargo & Southwestern Branch-Contin-
ued favorable weather has left all small
grains in good condition. Grain is COM
mencing to head in some localities and
has very thick stand. The weather has
been cool and corn is a little backward.
Bright, warm weather would be beneficial
to all crops.
Casselton Extension-Several good rains
have fallen during the week, being es-
pecially beneficial to late sown grain
Crops are well advanced and present a
promising appearance.
CooperStown Branch-Good growing
weather has prevailed and crops have
made marked advancement since the last
report. There has been an abundance of
rain and warm weather is now needed.
jamestown & Northern Branch-Con-
ditions on this branch remain favorable.
Wheat and oats are twelve to sixteen
inches high, and have thick stand and
good color. Rye is all headed out and
looks fine. Early Sown fax is now in
bloom. Hay cutting has commenced and
the yield is heavy.