Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-09
100000 BALES
MAY BE YIELD Of
1910 COTTON CROP
Dry Weather in Southwest,
However, May Reduce Prob
able Output-Condition Is
the Lowest in Years.
WEATHER AND CROPS
AND REPORTED BETTER

The July % cotton report of the depart
,,,o,,t ~ s0rIculture showed a condition
~ zs as against SO.7 on June 3 and
T.9 on July Is last year. This is, Win
two exceptions, the lowest conditlon NJ
this date in ten years. The larger area
planted, however, renders II possible tnat
10 OOOOO bales may be gathered, through
dry weather in the southwest is thought
to have reduced the two highest condi-
TONED states CTexas and Oklahoma)
since the report was compiled two weeks
ago.
Weather and crop reports show some
improvement. Badly needed rains have
fallen in the southwest and along the
north Atlantic coast, while as urgently
required dry weather in the eastern half
OF the cotton belt has allowed Of work
being done in grassy fields. Corn and
cotton have both been benefited. but corn
in Oklahoma, Nebraska and Kansas
has evidently been hurt seriously. Dry
weather is still complained of in Texas.
Damage ranging from 20 to 80 per cent
is noted to corn in the southwest,
while in Iowa, Missouri and the states
east of the Mississippi the crop has
gained. Weather conditions in the north
west have been favorable to harvest
ing and threshing, and spring wheat is
turning out better than expected. The
oats yield is a record one as to quantity,
and Of good quality. Winter wheat is
OF good quality and yields and slightly
larger than expected. Trade estimates
OF the government report TO be issued
Monday are for corn crop Of 5000. 00o,-
600 bushels, with 100000 bushels Of
wheat and 1.oOO00o.0O0 bushels of oats.
COTTON FAVORED.
DRY weather of he
has favored cotton greatly and helped to
onset deterioration in Texas. The South
Atlantic and gulf states, hitherto sending
poor reports. are now more optimistic
Late reports are Of rains in parts
OF Texas, which, II correct, may save
the crop in that state.
Minor western crops have been helped
by rains. Potatoes now promise a fair
yield In Wisconsin and Michigan. and
pastures have been improved east and
west. Higher prices for milk and butter
are a reflection of earlier unfavorabIa
pasture conditions. Rain is still needed
IN the Pacific northwest California has
the largest barley crop on record.
fIRGINIA-All growing crops ara
showing up favorably, The weather is
warm and dry and farm work is being
pushed.
SOUTH CAROLINA.-Cotton In general
shows considerable improvement. and the
outlook is promising.
TEAAS.-Some uneasiness prevails at
THIS time over the rice crops, rain being
badly needed. Cotton will also suffer nm
less the drouth is very soon broken. A
large yield is still anticipated for this
community. Corn is In good shane. but
ike other chops, needs rain. Conditions
In general however, are favorable, and
the outlook is encouraging.
GEORGIA.-The weather the past week
has been favorable for growing crons
and the outlook for cotton has somewhat
improved. Farms in many sections are
about free from grass
ALABAMA-Agricultur interests have
had favorable weather for the past two
weeks. Cotton is short Corn Is in sood
condition. and a larger yield is anticipat-
ed than for several seasons.
MISSISSIPPL-Weat conditions are
favorable. Cotton and corn are improv-
ing some.
TENNESSEE.-Crop conditions are bet
ter and crops are cleaner than for some
time past. Cotton has improved and
corn is in good condition.
IOUISIANA.-Ideal weather conditions
prevail throughout this section. and crons
are making good progress.
NORTH CAROLINA.-The condition, Of
crops Is reported much better in general
and farmers are more optimistic.