The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-14
Hay

Hay
The condition of all hay in tn
state on June LIST is 80 per cent O.
normal, compared to 90 for las
month and 100 for last year. The
present condition forecasts a produc
ton of 2,467,O00 tons. The tota
hay production for 1922 was 1909,
600 tons. The condition of hay i'm
proved during May on account OF
rains, but the crop did not make sea.
sonal growth, except west of the di-
vide and along the Yellowstone val
ley. Reports indicate that the tim
othy acreage is about the same as last
year while clover has increased about
eight per cent. Alfalfa acreage has
increased four per cent.
Apples and Other Fruit
Condition of apples on June 1st is
81. A production of $4,000 bushels
is f~orecasted on the basis of present
conditions. The apple crop, especial
ly in the Bitter Root valley, is in
very good condition and promises a
good yield Of excellent quality, I'M
less unfavorable conditions develop
later.
A GOOD crop of cherries is in pros
pect in the western part of the state
particularly in the Bitter Root val
ley This includes both sweet and
canning cherries. A considerable
acreage of cherries has recently been
set out, which will increase the pro
duction of this fruit, both for this
year and in the future.
Pears are in good condition also.
as are ~raspberries and other small
fruits.
The sugar beet acreage in the state
is nearly double that of 1922 and is
the largest ever planted. The beets
come up to a good stand and
good growth has been made, with one
excepted locality. Thinning is we'll
and a very good crop is in pros
pect.
While beans have not been a ma
ior crop of the state. the past sue
cess of the Great Northern navy bean
1as lead to much larger paintings
his year and a good crop is expected.
United States Crops
Based upon conditions of the crop
IN June first, the total wheat crop if
he United States will be over As, OOO,-
700 less than last year, and more
han 100000 less than the five
average production.
Winter wheat declined in condition
May and the June first fore
asst is more than 9,000,0 900 bushels
Glow the f%ve-year average, and near
V 100000 bushels below the esti-
1ated production of 1922.
The spring wheat acreage of the
United States is estimated to be L.
100000 bushels less than than for
922, while its condition is two points
Glow the ten-year average on June
st.
Oats are below average in condi-
on but the increased acreage prom
es a production in excess of that of
year.
Barley acreage shows a decided in
and while it's condition is now
below average, the produc-
on forecast exceeds both that of last
sar and that of the five-year period.
Rye, with its decreased acreage
Id low condition promises a much
wer production than for the five
ar period.
The total hay production for 1923 IS
omises to be lighter than last year
ID about the average for the five
ar period.
The apple GRO is in better condi- c
IN than for either last year or the c
erage for a ten-year period on June s.
t. G
1t should be remembered that the II
for 1923 are based upon the II
Heated yields as shown by the con- v
ion and are subject to change from N
NTH to month during the growing
lson, as conditions become more or N
S favorable. re