Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-08-08
EXCESS OF RAIN
CAUSES DAMAGE
TO WHEAT CROP
Range Conditions Over the
Whole State Excellent;
Livestock in Fine Trim,
Even in Southwest Corner

Las Cruces, N. M, Aug. THE
report of r. f. Hare, agricultural
statistician, covering crop condi-
tons in the past week, contains
the statement that the excess of
moisture has hurt the wheat crop
but that the general outlook is
good. His report follows:
"Rains have continued over a
greater part of the state. Only a
few localities of small area report
complaints Of too much rain are
general. Excessive precipitation
has resulted in a decreased yield of
wheat, damaged its quality, and
delayed harvesting and threshing.
1t has also prevented proper care
of other crops, which are now bad
ly in need Of cultivation, and has
caused some flood damage.
However, the condition of the
ranges for the whole state is ex-
cellent. The livestock Is reported
to be in splendid condition, even in
the southwestern part of the state,
that suffered prolonged drouth
up to July 8. All crops give pros
poets of good yield, though much
was planted late.
Correspondents report sales at
following prices: Beef cattle, B
cents; hogs, 6 to Z cents per
pound: COWS with calves, $35:
corn, 80 to so cents; grain sor-
ghums, 40 cents; wheat, 81 per
bushei; hay, 81 to $40 per tom;
eggs, Is to 20 cents per dozen, and
butter fat, 80 cents per pound.
"Chaves County-Heavy yield OF
hay, but too much rain for proper
ly curing. The yield low and quail
ity Of small grain Is poor. Wilt
and green bug damaged the mel
on crop.
"Colfax Sounty-Fair crop of
winter wheat being harvested, but
not threshed. Spring wheat not
SO good. Corn tasseling and oats
late, but prospects good. Rains
continue. Demand for shoats for
fall feeding. Pasture and stock in
good shape.
CHERRY and Roosevelt Counties
Local showers continue, but few
localities need rain. Crops need
cultivation. Pasture and stock in
good shape. Corp, kaffir, and
wheat for sale, with small demand.
Winter wheat yield and quality af-
fected by too much rain, and har-
vest only 80 per cent complete.
The yield Is 10 bushels per acre,
and is coming on market wet.
There is more smut than usual.
"Dona Ana County-Car ship
ments Of cantaloupes and pears
now progressing rapidly, with sew
enty-six cars of cantaloupes and
thirteen of pears shipped to date
eddy County-Cotton crop in
fine condition. Third crop of hay
being marketed and weather favor
able for curing. Price 81 to IS pei
ton.
Grant and Luna Counties
Ranges and stock looking better
with 70 further losses. Plenty OF
rain. Sixty per cent calf crop. Cror
of late beans Just coming up.
Lea County--Correspo
report the county has 800 bull
yearlings, 500 bull calves, and 300
cows for sale. All registered. Also
5000 yearling steers, 10000 calves
and 5000 cows of good grade
Crops looking good though late.
"Lincoln and Otero Counties
Crops, ranges and livestock condi-
ton good. Abundant rain. Some
insect damage to corn and beans
Harding, Quay and Union
Counties-Threshing of winter
wheat started, yield 10 to 25
bushels. oats fine, Rains damag-
ing wheat and delaying cultivation
but ranges and stock all in fine
shape. Farmers have corn, kaffir,
wheat, eggs. chickens and butter
for sale, with little sales.
"Rte Arriba County-Increase in
vegetable crops due to fruit fail
ure. Crops good, except in north
ern section, where rains were late,
Hay crop is short, and not over 60
per cent of grain planted will be
cut. ft
"San Juan and Santa Fe Coun-
ties-Lots of rain. Pasture, crops,