The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-07-08
TREASURE STATE FARM AND LIVESTOCK
STATE OF CROPS GM MONTANA
ARE REPORTED AS VERY GOOD

At no time during the three year
in which the state department 6f ag
riculture and publicity has been issu
ing crop reports have conditions OF
the farms of Montana been so favor
able at the same time in the grow
ing season as they are shown to bt
now by the reports received by Com,
missioner Charles d. Greenfield, fol
the week ending June 10. Not only
that, but never in the history of the
farming industry of the state have
moisture and temperature conditions,
as they affect the ranges, the pas
lures and the production of grain,
been better at this time as shown by
a study of the weather records at
many stations throughout the state.
The reports for the week named cover
25 counties, in all portions of the
state, and in each county there were
rains. There is unanimity in the
statement that growing conditions
could not be better, and that there is
plenty of feed for livestock. In the
irrigated sections there is abundant
water in the streams, guaranteeing
ample supplies during the whole
season. In those sections where ir-
rigation is not practised there is suf-
ficient moisture in the ground to
make a crop, and the water holes are
filled for range cattle. Early seeded
wheat is from 10 to II inches high
and the first cutting of alfalfa will
be under way in several sections in
a few days. In those sections where
reports indicated a week ago that the
cutworms were doing damage, the
rains apparently have had a benefit
cial effect and in others where grass
hoppers were in evidence their raw
ages have been stopped. Due to ia
vorable conditions catch crops for
fodder such as millet, corn and sun
flowers are being sown. The pros
poets are that the acreage in flax will
be largely in excess of early esti-
The following are the reports
from the counties:
Dawson-Rain fell every day dur
ing the week. Weather conditions
ire extremely favorable. Old timers
that they have never seen bet
er conditions. Acreage sown about
IS per cent normal. All seeding COM
Winter rye is beginning to
lead. Early seeding of wheat eight
o 10 inches high, well stooled. Grass
pests being controlled with
olson bait. Cut worms have done
damage. Livestock is
fine.
Prairie-Abundance of rain in all
ections. Weather generally warm
md showery. All crops in fine con-
lition, corn has made especially good
All crops are planted and
up well in spite of a little
lamage from cut worms.
Custer-Rained practically every
-ay during the week. Growing con-
.itions could not be better. Hay
rops excellent. Plenty of feed for !
livestock. Z
Rosebud-Rain from one to three
inches has fallen generally over the ,
ounty. 1t is warm and good grow :
ng weather. Crop conditions ex- ;
client. Winter rye all headed. Win .
er wheat heading. Alfalfa about :
eady to cut. Sugar beets looking !
God. There seems to be a little :
yer supply of labor in the county. !,
ONE insect damage is being control l
ID by poison. I
Yellowstone-Two general showers !
enefited the entire county. Early 9
lanted spring wheat is in good con- 9
ition. Late planted is up and COM I
lg fine. Alfalfa yield will be heavy e
ut acreage is reduced. Good steady 8
.bor is scarce. Plenty of day help 0
valuable. o
Musselshell-Heavy rains 18th 81
nd 18th with a little hail. Growing
)nditions good. Fall rye headed. d
livestock is in excellent condition. O.
ew men available for farm work. b
Stillwater-General local showers il
yer the entire county. Crops have CT
own wonderfully during the past CT
eek. Spring grains mostly 100 per