Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-05-28
MONTANA REPORTS
SHOW INCREASE
IN CORN ACREAGE
Livestock Conditions Good and
Small Grain Seeding
Nears Completion.

NearS Completion.
Helena, May 27.-Iivestock condi
tions throughout the state are general
ly good according to reports of count,
agents for Is counties for the weel
ending May 20, received by the stat
department of agriculture. Seedint
is in full blast over Montana and i
from so TO 100 per cent completed OF
small grains. Corn and potatoes ar
now going in the ground. There wa
some rain in the forepart of the weel
with good growing weather. Report
by counties:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. has warmed III
considerably this week; in fact, wal
the first good growing weather of tn,
season. Wheat practically all seeded
Some up and looking good. Seeding
generally done in a more thorough
manner. Corn planting well under
way. Increased acreage estimated be
tween 400 per cent and 500 per cent
There will also be an increase il
potato acreage. Livestock doing well
Oawson.-Present crop prospects
very good, although acreage is quite
limited. Corn planting is under way
No reports Of serious insect damage
as yet. Livestock is doing nicely
Labor supply sufficient.
balance of the week splendid grow
ing in good shape with an even heavy
stand. Winter wheat generally in fine
! condition. No corn seeded as yet.
Custer.-Some rain the first of the
week, weather then warmed up con-
siderably. Some land is still too wet
to be seeded but crop conditions gen
orally good. Barley and oats beine
seeded now. Land is being prepared
for corn and potatoes. Labor situa'
ton adequate.
Big Horn.-Local storms throughout
the county. Growing conditions gen
orally good. Spring grains doing we'll
Winter wheat slow but stooling. Large
number of unemployed men still avail
able in this county.
stIIwater.-Good growing weather
during the week. Half inch rainfall
Spring seeding 80 per cent finished
Early grain shows an excellent stand.
Winter wheat improving, but consider
able acreage being reseeded due to IN
even stand and slow growth. Pasture
and range good. Livestock thin but
improving.
Gallatin.-Rain the first day, fair
weather balance of the week. Weather
generally warmer and with abundant
moisture in the ground vegetation made
a fair growth. Winter wheat slow
in growth but in generally good con
tent seeded. Livestock in fair to good
condition. Grass still short. Labor
supply and demand about equal.
Madison.-First part of the week
very warm. Light precipitation latter
part. Winter wheat in splendid con-
dition. Spring wheat practically all
seeded. Pasture and range in ex-
cellent shape. Potato acreage mostly
planted. Warm showers during the
last two days have helped the growing
plants.
F~ergus.-Wheather conditions have
been ideal for crop growth all week.
Spring seeding 80 per cent completed.
Corn planting is general through the
eastern and northern districts of the
county. The bulk Of the potato crop
is planned. Early seeded grain is Up.
Livestock coming alsog in good shape.
There is still a scarcity of farm labor.
Cascade.-Seeding and growing con-
ditions favorable. Crop conditions still
subnormal because of the lateness Of
spring. There is still a considerable
amount of spring wheat seeding to be
done. Corn planting has begun.
Teton.-One-third OF an inch RAIN
fall during this week. Three warm days.
Crops are coming up in good shape.
Have made rapid improvement during
the past few warm days. Livestock
are improving rapidly. There
is no demand for labor.
N I1.a c~n tLrnn tyr,nc
during the week. Wheat looking ex-
fall seeded fields that were put in too
late to get a good start in the fall.
In these fields some re-seeding will
be necessary. Grass is looking fine
and livestock conditions are good.
Rooseve!t.-Nearly 1-2-inch rainfall.
somewhat warmer. I'm
proved growing conditions. Most of the
is now up although a few large
outfits are still planting some. Large
of corn is going in this week.
Plenty of work for good men.
Valiey-Fore part of the week was
stormy, cloudy and cold. No field work
was done until the last two days.
Range is coming up in good shape and
good feed, SO livestock are
improving. The average lamb crop
the range however, will be only
80 per cent. Seeding is about 70 per
cent completed. The wheat acreage
is reduced somewhat on account of the
late season. Feed crops and flax
acreage will be increased. Could still
use a number of farm laborers.
PhiIIips.-Entire week ideal for
spring work. Small grain 70 per cent
seeded and the early seeding is all up
and growing fast. Winter rye is in
excellent condition. Corn planting has
Observation-Disclosures conditions warm
and clear with N light shower.
Spring wheat up and making excellent
Potato planting is in full
swing and normal acreage will be
Range grass growing rapidly.
More grass on the hills than in the
past four years. All stock in good
condition.
Sanders.-Weather has been fair
md quite warm with one light show
". Growing conditions very good for
both grain crops and range. Seed
ng is well along now and the potato
is being planted. Livestock
up rapidly since the range is
better.
RavaIIi.-Past week has been ideal
or spring work with only one light
ocal shower. Crops all in and making
,ood growth. Indications are now
hat there will be a heavy crop of
apples in the central and northern
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