The Topeka state journal., 1916-05-03
Crop Condition Good, Says
Weather Bureau Report.
Small Damage From Late
FrOStS and Freezes.

This was an abnormally cool, cloudy
week in all parts of Kansas, according
to the weekly crop and weather re-
port issued by the weather bureau to-
day.
1t was favorable for wheat. which is
looking fine in almost every county,
but warm weather and sunshine are
much needed for all other crops.
There was very little rain until Satur-
day afternoon and the ground dried
out until the farmers were able to
plant a great deal of corn. On Satur-
day night and Sunday, rain. which
generally exceeded half an inch, fell
over the eastern half of the state and
put an end, temporarily, to farm work
but was of considerable benefit as the
soil was beginning to dry out. The
western portion of the state received
only light showers and is beginning TO
need rain. but not badly
Killing frosJs and freezing temper
atures occurred in the northwestern
counties on Thursday. the 27th. and in
the western counties generally on
Monday, the 1st with light to heavy
frosts in the central and northeastern
counties on the 2Sth. The damage
done by this unreasonable weather was
remarkably small and it is believed
that all fruit, except peaches, mas so
far escaped uninjured.
Wheat Condition Good.
The weeks weather favored the
growth and development OF wheat
which is reported to be in a very sat
isfactory condition. except in some
notth-central counties. 1t is reported
to be jointing in Reno and Thomas
and probably intervening counties. In
some of the important wheat growing
counties the crop is considered to be
almost made
About 5 per cent of the corn has
been planted in the southern part of
the state, and so per cent in the east
central counties, ana the work is well
under way in other places but has
been retarded by the rains that fell
sunday 1t is coming up very slowly
and needs warm weather badly.
Oats Growing Slowly.
Pastures and alfalfa are in an en-
courag1nS condition but have made
only slow growth this week Stock
mas been turned into pastures in all
parts oats have also felt the need of
more seasonable temperatures.
Prospects for all fruit except
peaches are excellent. Strawberries
are beginning to set out in the ex-
treme northeastern counties, where a
large per cent of the states crop is
raised.
Report From Washington.
Summary of weather and crop con-
ditions in the corn and wheat region
NCth May - 1870
Washington, D. c., May 3.-The
weather was favorable for the devel-
opment of winter wheat, and there is a
general improvement of the crop in all
sections, although some damage by the
green bug and Hessian fly is reported
oeedlng spring wheat has been delay
ed in the extreme northern states and
IS somewhat later than usual
The termination and growth OF
corn was affected unfavorably by the
cold weather of the week and dam
age by cut worms was general in the
central districts
AS the balance of the week prom
lses to be unseasonably cold it is
urged that planting be delayed until
the passing of the cool spell.
The weather was generally favor
able for pastures. meadows and fruit
/ but not so favorable for truck crops
potatoes and oats. Tobacco plants
are scarce and backward
He--Does your father object to my
! staying so late:' She--No; he saws Il
serves right for being in when you
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