Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-06-06
GRAIN MAKING
GOOD SHOWING
FOR PAST MONTH
of Rainfall Boosts
Crop Prospects In N. +.
Montana

Helena, June 4,-Crop prospects
in all sections Of Montana were
greatly improved as a result Of added
precipitation during the week ending
June l, says the crop report issued
BY the department of agriculture
and the Montana Extension service.
With the exception of a small area,
including Lake, Missoula and Rava-
Iii countie S, moisture conditions are
now excellent. Eleven Of the 81
counties reporting to the department
recorded more than one inch of pre-
cipitation during the week. The rain
was heaviest in southeastern Mon
tana, Fallon reporting more than
five inches in five days. Seven inches
of snow fell in Granite. Other
counties indicating heavy precipita-
tion include Sheridan, Custer, Da-
niels, Dawson, Hill, Judith Basin,
Prairie, Richland, Saltwater and Le-
wis and Clark. For the most part
the rain fell gently and continuously
throughout a full day with the mois-
ture going into the ground, many
sections reporting the longest conti-
nuous rain for the year. Frost re-
ports made no mention of damage.
Soil blowing in Daniels and Judith
Basin counties damaged spring
wheat slightly and in Pondera caused
re-seeding few acres Of beets.
With the moisture conditions ex-
cellent, crop growth, however, has
been slow on account of the cool
weather. Winter wheat in the Judith
Basin and Chouteau, both heavy
producing sections, is from eight to
ten inches high with good color.
Most of the winter wheat is up and
showing good stand. Seeding with
the exception of a little flax and
corn, is practically completed. The
first cutting of hay has been delayed
by the backward spring. Ravalli
county reports cherry and apple
prospects very favorable. In irrigated
sections farmers are busy soaking
alfalfa and beets. Summer fallow
work is proceeding.
Ranges have been greatly improved
and now afford sufficient feed with
livestock rapidly putting on flesh.
Lambing is about over and shearing
has started. The wool is said to be
fully up to average in weight and
quality.
The farm labor situation remains
unchanged with ample supplies and
surplus in some counties.
DANIELS: Total precipitation
for the week 1.09 inches fell the latter
part of the week-first of the week
clear. Mostt Of the wheat up
with an even stand. Is much less
spotted than during the same week
last year. Early seeded flax is up
and showing an even stand. Some
soil blowing. Livestock is looking
much better than three weeks ago.
Dairy production is increasing on
grass.
ROOSEVELT: Two hard general
istiiio NNti biiC SilIiic SOuIlly uuIlIlS
the past week have improved the
crop outlook considerably. All crops
are making good growth and good
stands are reported. Livestock is in
good condition and ranges are max
ing excellent growth. Labor is un-
balanced.
SHERIDAN: Several nice showers
Of rain fell during the week and the
moisture condition at the present
time is excellent. All crops are MAX
ing rapid growth A great many
farmers have covered field for the
first time with duckfoot and disc,
which they plan to summer fallow
this season. Conditions in general
are very favorable. Range conditions
are good since the rains. Livestock
IS in fair shape and being moved to
summer range. Labor situation is
normal.