The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-07-09

4 At no time during the three years
in which the state department of ag.
riculture and publicity has been issu-
ing crop reports have conditions on
the farms of Montana been so favor
able at the same time in the grow
ing season as they are shown to be
now by the reports received by Com
missioner Charles D. Greenfield, for
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 fer the week named cover
20 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 crop, and the water holes are
filled for range cattle. Early seeded
wheat is from 10 to ~ inches high
and the first cutting of alfalfa will
be under way in several sections in
few days. In those sections where
rQnnrfQ indfpafad q xyQnly q fhQf thn
cutworms were doing damage, the
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 sum
flowers are being sown. The pros |
poets are that the acreage in flax will |
be largely in excess of early esti-
mates. The following are the reports
from the counties:
Dawson-Rain fell every day dur
ing the week. Weather conditions
are extremely favorable. Old timers
state that they have never seen bet
ter conditions. Acreage sown about
IS per cent normal. All seeding COM
oleted. Winter rye is beginning to
head. Early seeding of wheat eight
% 10 inches high, we'll stooled. Grass
hopper pests being controlled with
poison bait. Cut worms have done
damage. Livestock is
cooking fine.
Prairie-Abundance of rain in all {
Weather generally warm
Ind showery. All crops in fine con-
iition. corn has made especially good
growth. All crops are planted and
showing up well in spite of little
lamage from cut worms.
Custer-Rained practically every {
lay during the week. Growing con- +
litions could not be better. Hay '
rops excellent. Plenty of feed for r
livestock. e
Rosebud-Rain from one to three
1ches has fallen generally over the ).
ounty. 1t is warm and good grow 4
1g weather. Crop conditions ex- 4
client. Winter rye all headed. Win
sr wheat heading. Alfalfa about b
eady to cut. Sugar beets looking 4
God. There seems to be little
yer supply of labor in the county.
ONE insect damage is being control ~ =,
ID by poison. :.
Yellowstone-Two general showers :,
enefited the entire county. Early 8
lanted spring wheat is in good con- =
ltion. Late planted is up and COM !. =,
e fine. Alfalfa yield will be heavy -
ut acreage is reduced. Good steady ~
Dor is scarce. Plenty of day help =
y
Musselshell-Heavy rains 18th Ok
Id 18th with a little hail. Growing
,nditions good. Fall rye headed. d
livestock is in excellent. condition. OF
ew men available for farm work. b,
Stillwater-General local showers In
-er the entire county. Crops have CT
own wonderfully during the past &C
eek. Spring grains mostly 100 per