The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1920-06-25
CROP OUTLOOK FOR
ENTIRE STATE GOOD

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Helena, June 2U.-With the excep.
tion of two counties, moisture condi.
lions are reported as ideal in % coun'
ties in Montana for the week ending
June IL, according to the summary
made by Chas. D. Greenfield, commits.
sioner of agriculture and publicity
The two counties in which there is re.
ported little or no rain during the
week are Yellowstone and Lewis &
Clark, but since these reports were
received there have been rains in each
of the counties named. In the other
81 counties conditions could not be
more ideal for crop growth. There is
sufficient labor in all of the counties
except Mussellshell and Yellowstone.
Every county reports alfalfa in good
condition, and in a number the first
crop is about ready to cut. Damage
by cutworms, which according to in
dications a week ago promised to be
serious, is confined, it nov develops,
to small areas, and taking the state as
a whole, according to latest reports,
the loss from this cause will not be a
serious factor. The following are the
reports from the counties:
observation-disclosures local showers
throughout the week. Spring wheat
is up and looking we'll Corn that is
up is all in good shape Flax rs per
cent seeded. All looking fine. Alfalfa
fields that are not winter killed are
making excellent growth. Pasture and
livestock both in good condition.
Dawson-Weather conditions have
been ideal for all kinds Of crops. No
more seeding being done. G~rasshopper
situation pretty we'll under control.
Total acreage of production crops will
average As per cent of normal.
Custer-With plenty of moisture in
the ground and good growing weather
the crops have made excellent growth.
"A little corn and flax still being seed
ed in some sections. Fall grains and
all spring grains are in first class
condition. Range and livestock also
in excellent shape. Plenty Of labor
to take care of all demands.
Rosebud-About an inch and one
half Of rainfall during the week.
Weather warm and all crops growing
rapidly. Winter rye pretty we'll head
ed out and winter wheat shooting. Al
falfa about ready to cut. Cutworms
have taken about 20 per cent of the
corn seeded and the balance is look
ing good. Good crop of grass all over
and livestock doing exceptionally well.
Labor supply is sufficient.
Wheatland-Good growing tempera-
ture with local showers has caused
crops to make rapid growth. Little
oats and flax still being sown. Good
grass and favorable weather is doing
wonders for the stock. Labor condi-
tons satisfactory.
Observation-Disclosures weather and
rain have made exceptionally good
growing conditions. All crops looking
fine. Some flax still being seeded. A
little wire worm damage has been
reported. Livestock now in very good
condition. Labor scarce and unsatis-
factory.
Yellowstone.-Week very hot and
dry and crops beginning to show need
Of moisture. Winter wheat still in
good condition. as is early spring
wheat. Late planted grain needs mois-
lure badly. Alfalfa crop will be heavy.
Grass is best in years. Livestock con-
ditions improving. Labor is scarce.
StillwatercSome local showers
week. Weather warm and ex-
cellent for growing. Alfalfa in fine
condition, almost ready to cut. Spring
crops looking especially good. Little
late flax being seeded. Few demands
for labor and rather scarce. Pasture
excellent. Livestock improving fast.
Gallatin.-Considerable fall Of rain