The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-09-14
KENTUCKY CROP REPORT
As of September 4, 1915
Issued by the state Department Of
Agriculture, Frankfort, KY.

The crop season for 1'io IL las
drawing TO a close and the condi-
lions for the present are mos
gratifying. Very variable reports
OF conditions in different commun-
tiles come to this office, as shown
by the individual notes from coun
ties. Since the good rains, corn
tobacco, and pastures have made 9
wonderful growth.
, Generally speaking the corn crop
bids fair to be a good one, in fact
the best in years in some localities
although much damage is reported
by recent storms. The condition
of corn as a state average is given
at 90 per cent. The condition OF
Burley tobacco is given at 90 per
cent. and Dark tobacco at 81 per
cent. Tobacco cutting and hous-
ing has begun and is in full sway
in many sections and reported as
curing well. The hemp crop is
in good condition and shows at 90
percent. The condition of COW
peas is given at sc per cent while
soy beans show at SO per cent. IL
is worth while TO note what an
increased acreage in these two crops
is shown in some counties while
in other counties no report is made
at all as these crops are raised
there. Pasture conditions are
good, showing much improvement
since the rains. AT present Blue
Grass shows an average of 81 per
cent, clover at 81 per cent, orchard
grass 81 per cent. and alfalfa 81
per cent. The third cutting Of
alfalfa is estimated to yield two tons
per acre and the prospects for the
fourth good.
Much complaint is made Of gar
den conditions generally through
out the State. The average condi-
tion is given at 80 per cent. The
conditions of Irish potatoes is given
at 70 per cent. The outlook for
fruit is very unsatisfactory. APP
Piles are falling off badly and their
average condition is given at SO
per cent. Peaches are very scarce
and faulty and show a condition of
10 per cent. Pears are given at SO
per cent. and grapes at 81 per cent.
There seems TO be a scarcity OF
live stock reported in many places,
but the condition of all live stock
is splendid.
Horses show a condition of "a per
cent.
Cattle show a condition Of 80 per
cent.
Hogs show a condition Of "a per
cent.
Sheep show a condition Of SO per
cent.
Poultry conditions are good, but
comparatively few turkeys and
ducks are raised this year. Condi-
lions shows as follows:
Chickens ........... SO per cent.
Turkeys ......... 80 per cent.
Ducks ............ 81 per cent.
With pastures so promising, live
stock should go into winter in a
splendid condition. Some fall plow-
ing has begun for wheat. Some
complaint is made that seed wheat
is so high that this will cut down
the acreage TO be sOwn. This is re-
grettable and il is hoped as large
an acreage of fall wheat as possible
will be put in.
Summing up conditions at this
time the general outlook for the
farmer this year is a prosperous
one.
Fifth District
Lincoln County: Corn needs rain,
tobacco cutting in progress.
Washington County: Seasonable
throughout August.
Scott County: Corn bids TO be
fair crop. Little alfalfa grown.
Jessamine County: Abundant crops
expected.
Madison County: Little alfalfa
grown. Ideal conditions for corn
and housing Of tobacco.
Montgomery County: Tobacco in
good condition and housing begun.
Fayette County: Crops generally
very good.
WOodfOrd County: Tobacco cut
ting begun.
Franklin County: Best crop in
years. Much tobacco cut, housed
and curing fine.
Mercer County: Tobacco cutting
well under way.
Sixth District
Johnson County: Recent storms
damaged corn crop.
Pike County: Recent storms dam
aged corn crop.
Wolfe County; Recent storms dam
aged corn crop; pastures excellent.
Magoffln County: Recent storms
damaged corn crop.
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