The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-02
WHEAT is fine.
Every Enemy of This Years
Crop Has Disappeared.
Corn Planting Has Been De-
Iayed by the Rain.

The weather was cool and cloudy
with excessively heavy rains that
soaked the ground in all parts of the
state none thoroughly than it has
been in a years time, according to
the summary of weather and crop
conditions for the week ending June
1, issued today by the local weather
state there was only one clear day
and in the eastern part there was
practically no sunshine at all until
the last day or two and day temper
atures were too low for the growth
of any crops except wheat and grass.
Farm work was practically at a
standstill all week on account of the
wet fields and country roads were
very muddy. In the southeastern part
of the state the Neosho river and
many smaller streams overlooked on
the 27th, 2Sth and 29th and did much
injury to crops in the lowlands and
interfered with train service.
Wheat Made Good Growth.
Wheat made good growth in all
parts of the state except where it was
overlooked in the southeastern part.
In the western counties it is in extra
fine condition and seems to have suf-
fered practically no damage from the
freeze last week. Favorable weather
has done much to overcome the dam
age by fly farther east and no COM
plants of chinch bug were received
this week. Wheat has headed in the
most southern counties and is heading
over the rest of the state.
Must Replant Much Corn.
On account of the continued wet
weather there is still considerable
corn implanted in all parts of the
state at this late date. Rotting due
to the cool, wet weather and damage
by cut worms will necessitate much
replanting. Corn that was up before
the unfavorable weather began is
promising. but there was practically
no cultivating done this week.
Alfalfa and Grass.
The wet weather came at a very
of alfalfa which was just getting we'll
under way. Much of the crop that
was cut has been spoiled before it
could be cured and the part not yet
cut is becoming woody. The second
crop has already started and made a
good growth.
Meadows are in excellent condition
and pastures were never better at this
time of the year.
Other Crops.
Oats and rye are heading and their
condition is generally reported to be
good. Gardens and potatoes are
growing nicely but are inclined to be
weedy and need sunshine. Strawber
rieS are being marketed but a few
days sunshine will improve them
greatly Apples are reported TO De
promising.
Condition in United States.
Summary of weather and crop con-
ditions in corn and wheat region for
the week ending June 1, 1915, as sent
out from Washington today:
In the winter wheat belt the wealth
er continued favorable for the devel- 1
Opment of the plant. Fly and other
insects have beeen somewhat less ac-
tive The crop generally is in good
condition, with considerable improve
ment noted in the more eastern and
southern states. Harvest has begun in
Texas with the yield above the aver |
age.
In the spring wheat belt the weather |
has been generally favorable and con- |
ditions continue satisfactory, especial
ly in North Dakota, where an excellent |
outlook is reported.
In the corn belt the week was de- |
unfavorable, excessive mois- |
ture and cold weather caused much |
damage by flooding. washing and |
poor termination of late planted |
Much replanting is necessary and Gull |
tfvation is needed in many portions |
where work is at a StandStill on ac- |
count of the wet soil.
Ranges, meadows and oats made |
progress, but wet weather |
caused considerable damage to cut al !
falfa and delayed harvesting where K |
was ready to cut. Some damage from
frost is reported in the more north |
ern states.