152 ANNUAL. REPORTS OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



The crop year 1011 has been one of extremes. Light rainfall and 

 high temperatures reduced the magnitude of many of our crops, and 

 this reduction increased the price. The cotton crop was above the 

 average and its price declined heavily. 



The study of agriculture is progressing along scientific and prac- 

 tical lines and the work done indicates better mental equipment. 



'\^niile the total values of crops in 1911 are not so high as in 1910, 

 there is great abundance for all purposes. I am gratified to see the 

 beet-sugar tonnage reach nearly the GOO.OOO figure. It indicates that 

 we can make our sugar. We still buy nearly $100,000,000 worth of 

 sweetening. 



The details of the operations of the department will be found in the 

 reports of the heads of the several bureaus, divisions, and offices. 

 Respectfully submitted. 



James Wilson, 

 Secretary of Agriculture. 



Washington, D. C., Novemher 25, 1911. 



