The Dermott news., 1919-07-24

IhduS Hdu uot pteu cutlleAs SohptCs' ed but reports plainly show falling off in the Hunter and Weiner dis tricts, where many fields were so badly begged as to prevent seeding. 1t is probable that the Carlisle, Lo- noke, Stuttgart and Dewitt areas have made increases, but not sutfi- eient to overcome the decrease in the Weiner and Hunter districts. A still further tendency toward the seeding of early varieties is noted. especially with Early Prolific and Storm Proof. Blue Rose is also increased, while Honduras is diminished.
 Condition-While rains interferei with the preparation of the fields, pre- venting the killing of grass. still the condition of the crop. all eIrcum stances considered. is very encourag- ing. Where grass growth was elimi- mated before seeding the stands are unusually fine, and the the plant has a color and vigor far beyond the aver age at this time of year. Acreage l60,S90. Indicated production 6.956,- GOO bushels.
 Wheat and Oats-Wheat and oat threshing have not progressed far. Seme very fine yields have been re- ported. one from Hampstead county of 56 bushels of oats per acre. but in general the wetness of the land and of the shocks has delayed thresh- ng so that figures are not yet avail able upon which to base reliable con clusions
 Apples-Reports on this crop arc extremely optimistic, especially from Benton county. where it is thougnt the crop will be a record breaker. The condition figure of Sl for the state indicates a total crop for the state of 2,446,000 bushels
 Peaches-The peach crop Is mo best since 1914. It is thought that total of something like 2,S50 carloads will be shipped from the state The crop from the Highland district alone Is roughly estimated at sl 100000 and the crop in Pike county will be in round numbers 40 per cent of the crop of the state The next largest pro ducing area will be Johnson county. with possibly 6o0 cars. The percen- taee condition of SS indicates a ro-ai production of 3674.0 GOO tushels
 Truck Crops Tomatoes. cahbaEes and onions These three crops iudi- cate an average of about a per cent of full crop. though 1t is probable tomatoes will later exceed this nr- Gfe The size which the fruit is at- taining is causing comment
 Alfalfa. Clover and Grasses s-Th" third cutting of alfalfa is progrrssing oyer much of the state with much bot ter prospects of saving this cutting il it's entirety than was the case with the first and second cuttings Clover k being cut second time in many localities, and the yield per acre or both crops is especially good Very little wild hay has been cut. but ra. rorts indicate the best growth in | long period of time, though the mead ows contain moro weeds than usual
 Waterme,ans and Cantaleupes - Increased plantings have been re- ported for cantaloupes. Shipping as soeiations have been formed in d number of localities. and the prospect for good returns Is most eneeuraeing. It Is expected that Hempstead coun- " alone will have 9 o00 acres. and the entire planted acreage in the state may equal 10000 acres Roth cantaloupes and watermelons report T condition of s5 per cent of normal. with prospects for hi=her feares
 Peanuts From the most reliable i-. formation obtainahle. Arkansas had about lO5.00 acres of peanuts plant cd last year. Owing to good prices and agitation in favor of enlarge l planting. much interest has been man ifested and growers generally plann't ! ta increase their output Due to ct. forts of various agencies some 61d tons of seed more than the local sup ply were bought, but apparently only 350 tons have been delivered Tn" weather conditions have been such that many of those intending to plan- peanuts have been prevented from sc doing However, rcnorts indicate that 1t DOT cent addition has already been made 10 last years acreage. with chances that ttis figure may still be increased. Average condition per cent on July I was SS As 1T bushels per arre Is the normal yield for the state. this condition romises q yic't state. this condition promises yield G6S 000 bushels
 Sorerum-Indications are for a twD nor cent inore #se in the aereae rlante4 to sorghum for the nrodue- tien of syrup Tbe condition ts re- uerted a S3 which indicates yield Of S3 gallous prr acre