The San Francisco call., 1905-01-19
The NYeather and Crops.

The weekly report OF A. G. McAdle section
director Of the climate and crop service OF
. the Weather Bureau. is as follows:
- GENERAL SUMMARY.
Cloudy and foggy weather prevailed in nearly
all sections most of the week with light TO
heavy frosts at the beginning and higher tenn
rains occurred in ali parts of the state caus-
ing high water in some of the northern ols-
tficts, bat with serious damage 10 crops.
1t is reported that prompt measures will pc
taken by the State authorities TO prevent the
recurrence Of flood damage in the vicinity Of
Sacramento. where the imperfectly repaired
levees again causing uneasness.
Grain and feed have been greatly benefited
by the generous rainfall. especially In the
southern districts. where crop prospects are
said to be much better than at this time last
year Grain is in good condition and making
satisfactory growth in all sections. and the
acreage in wheat. barley and oats is being
rapidly Increased. No material damage has
somewhat slow during the cool weather. Pas
turage. of good quality is abundant In all sec
tions and cattle are doing we well NE Inc presen. en.
of grain and hay in all parts OF the State.
Oranges in Southern California and the
C1everdae district have not been seriously, in
jured by frost, and the crop is turning out
very well in both places; picking and shipping
have been somewhat rearded by the continuous
rains Lemons are yielding an excellent crop
in Southern California. The work of pruning
and planting trees and vines continues
SACRAMENTO VALLEY. WARM and
cloudy weather prevailed most of the week.
with frequent rains, which quite heavy
In the northern districts and accompanied py
snow in the mountains The continued rains
causing some apprehension in the districts
flooded by high waters last season. especially
where the leyees are imperfectly repaired and
1t lis probable some action will soon be taken
by the State authorities to guard against
future losses Farm work has been somewhat
retarded BY the rain but pruning is progress
ing in vineyards and orchards. Grain and
feed are in excellent condition and making
COAST AND BAY SECTIONS The cool
and frosty weather at the beginning Of the
week was followed by higher temperature and
heavy rain in nearly all sections. At Heads
burg the precipitation for thirty six hours was
6.25 inches and some damage was done by
: high water. The rainfall was lighter in the
southern districts. but ample for present
purposes. Flowing and seeding are progress
ing, except in a few places where the soil IS
too wet Grain is, making rapid growth and
looks strong and healthy. Pasturage is pen-
tiful in all sections and cattle are in good
condition. Frosts have caused material
SAN JOAQUIN vALLEY,-The weather dur
frequent foggy mornings and showers in the
first part of the week and again Sunday and
. Sunday night; These conditions have been
very. beneficial to all growing crops and ia
vorable for plowing and. seeding. large
acreage will be sown to grain. Early sown
grain is making good growth, Green feed is
plentiful and stock are healthy and in good
>. condition. Pruning and cultivating orchards
and vineyards are progressing Heavy frost
4. occurred generally on the 18th, but no damage
Is reported. A large and excellent crop of
oranges has been harvested:
cloudy weather prevailed most of the week.
with. frequent heavy rains The rainfall at
San Diego for eighteen days ending on the
14th was s.74 inches. and other sections prob
ably have received much or more. The soil
is in good condition and farm work is pro-
crossing rapidly. Early sown grain and wild
oats are up and making good progress Pros
poets for full crops. are much better than at
this time last year. Range grass Is becoming
plentiful and stock are improving. Orange
picking has been delayed by the rain, but the
fruit has not been injured.
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erations are progressing with vigor since gen
eral, we'll distributed rains. Range feed is
growing nicely and stock are doing better
Early sown grain is coming up
EUREKA SUMMARY.-The weather for the
past week was cloudy; moderately warm.
Farmers continue plowing and seeding spring
grain. Oats and grass in excellent condition
and growing rapidly. Outlook for crops was
never. better at this season OF the year