Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-09

which it appears that less than half
a crop of corn can be expected in 1890.
and in which pasture conditions are
also extremely poor at the present time
Tables are attached showing the num-
Der of farms, the farm population and
the numbers of live stock by classes on
the farms in these counties as shown
by the 1925 census. Since the January
l data do not include the Spring crops
Of pigs. calves and lambs. a rough ap-
Proclamation has been made Of the
population of live stock On a July l
basis in 1880. On the assumption that
the January /, 1925, figures indicate
fairly well the percentages of the
states total of each class of live stock
in the drought-stricken counties, CAL
culation of the present population OF
each class in these counties mas been
made.
Comment by States.
"Ohio.-Embraced in the drought area
In Ohio are an important sheep and
wool producing area, considerable hog
producing area, and q rather extensive
dairy and beef cattle area. Considera-
ton of the tables will indicate that
some Of the counties are not particu-
larly populous in live stock numbers.
The more important live stock-producing
sections of the State lie outside this
area. In some of the counties a con-
siderable portion of the farm popula-
ton secures a part of its living from
other pursuits, such as coal mining.
In these same areas, however, the in
habitants of the small farms place con-
siderable dependence for food supplies
upon farm gardens and other food crops.
Comments reaching the department at
the present time indicate that the
water supply for watering live stock and
even for human use has become a
serious problem.
"Indiana.-The more northern coun-
ties of the drought-stricken area in
Indiana are fairly important in the
production of hogs, beef and dairy cat
tie. There are no important sheep
producing areas in this section. Just
as in the case of Ohio, a considerable
number of farmers are engaged in
other pursuits and depend upon home
gardens and other food crops for some
of their living.
'Illinois.-The portion of Illinois COW
cred by the drought is not an important
live stock producing region. A consld-
cradle number of persons listed as farm
ers secure part of their livelihood
from coal mining and other similar &C.
equations, but are also dependent to
some extent for food supplies upon
home gardens and similar crops.
West Virgins. the whole
Of West Virginia is involved In the
area. This is a State
of small farms; there are few scat
tered sections important In live stock
production, but the State as a whole Is
not important in the production of live
stock. An important commercial apple
producing section is included in the
drought area. Industrial pursuits form
a source of cash income to many farm
ers In this territory, but all Of them are
dependent to some extent upon their
home gardens an dti1eir homegrown
products for the food supplies. Com
ments received by the department indi-
cate that actual want will develop In
some portions.
"Virginia-The drought area in Vir-.
GINA includes many of the counties OF
the State which are important in beer
and sheep production, and also the
important commercial apple section.
"Maryland.-The important counties
engaged In dairying are included In the
drought area, as are also several I'M
portant mato-producing counties.
"Kentucky.-Much of the State OF
Kentucky is included in the drought
stricken area. Avery important sheep
producing area is included and also
important dairy and beef cattle sec
lions. A very large acreage of tobacco
is included. While the crop has been
severely retarded by the drought, 1t still
offers some promise of cash income to
farmers. At the present time the har-
vesting of tobacco is under way in some
sections, where normally harvesting
does not begin until the third week of
the month.
"rennessee.-The drought area in Ten
nessee includes part Of the Tennessee
early lamb section, from which the
lamb crop of 1880 has already been
moved. 1t includes also much of the
important tobacco producing section of
the State, from which farmers will I'M
doubtedly secure a considerable cash
income this year. Practically all of the
Tennessee cotton acreage Is included in
this area. Cotton is known TO be an
extremely drought-resistent plant and a
fair yield of cotton may be made In
the cotton area of Tennessee.
"Missouri.-The drought area in Mis-
souri, covers larger area of diversified
farming than in any other State. 1t
embraces areas important in the pro-
duction of wheat and corn, the produc-
ton of dairy cattle, beef cattle, and
hogs, and in the finishing of feeder
cattle for the market. In the SOUTH
eastern part of the State, where cotton
is an important crop, there Is still oppor-
tunity for farmers to realize some in
come from that crop.
ADMINISTRATION all of the
State of Arkansas is embraced in the
drought-stricken area. but no consider
able area of this State is important in
the production of live stock. The main
source of income over much of the ter
ritory is the cotton crop, from which
farmers may still realize a considerable
income in 1890. The peach crop was
practically failure and the important
cash crop, Strawberries, was very short.
There is a tomato-groWing section in
the Cjzarks which has been adversely
affected This is a section where con-
siderable reliance is placed upon farm
gardens and other crops for home food
supplies.
oklahoma area in Oklahoma
affected by the drought is relatively un-
important from an agricultural stand
point
sissippi-Mississipp is relatively
unimportant In the production of live
stock. The drought has been most Sc
we're in the area where much of the
land is devoted to the cultivation of
cotton. While the drought has affected
this crop, there is still opportunity for
the farmers to secure fair yields.
'Louisiana.-Lives stock production is
not an important industry in the
drought-stricken area in Louisiana. The
rice producing section Is included in the
area, but the rice crop is grown under
irrigation, In some cases irrigation
water has been running Short and there
are also reports Of seepage OF salt
water which may reduce yields. Cot
ton Is the predominant crop in portions
of the drought-stricken areas and there
is still opportunity for fair yields
"Alabama.-The drought-affected sec
ton of this State is not Important in
live stock production. C6Isoh Is the pre-
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