SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL YEAR BOOK— PART X 557 



Bulletin No. 12, June 27, 1916 — 



The week as a whole was cool, cloudy and showery, but the last three 

 days gave much higher tempeiiature and more sunshine. The average daily 

 deficiency of temperature for the week was about five degrees, and, though 

 showers were frequent, the rainfall was generally below the normal, 

 except in the southern counties where there was an excess of moisture. 

 Over the larger part of the state rapid progress was miade in cultivating 

 corn, and :nost of it has been plowed the second time and in a few local- 

 ities the third cultivation has begun. The fields are generally clean, and 

 the corn has la good color, but is small and backward. Some of the acre- 

 age intended for corn in the southeastern counties has not been planted 

 on account of continued wet weather, and will be devoted to Soudan 

 grass, millet or cowpeas. All spring-sown grains are generally in good 

 condition and give promise of good yields, though in many localities oiats 

 are heading short. More reports are received of red rust in winter wheat 

 in the southern counties. Some clover hay was cut. Potatoes are doing 

 well, notwithstanding the fact that bugs are numerous. Several local 

 wind squalls did considerable damage to small buildings and trees and 

 blew off many apples and plums. 



Bulletin No. 13, July 4, 1916 — 



The last seven days gave the highest temperature since the summer 

 of 1914, and, as there was an abundance of sunshine the conditions were 

 excellent for growth of corn and killing weeds. Only a few scattered 

 showers occurred prior to the 4th, but on the last diay of the week, local 

 showers, some heavy, occurred in the central counties. Corn made very 

 rapid growth and much of it is now nearly up to the normal. Many 

 fields have been laid by and practically all of it is clean. Clover hay 

 harvest is in progress and is being secured in prime condition. Some 

 mixed hay has also been cut. Timothy Is in bloom and will soon be 

 ready to cut. The yield of clover is generally heavy, but timothy ranges 

 from fair to good. Winter wheat and rye is ripening and harvesting 

 will begin in the southern counties on or before the 8th. Oats and 

 barley are 'also beginning to turn in the southern sections. As a whole 

 small grain is generally good, but winter wheat is badly rusted in some 

 localities and oats have headed short. Potatoes, truck crops and pas- 

 tures are still in good condition, but rain would be beneflciial and is badly 

 needed in some localities. 



Bulletin No. 14, July 11. 1916 — 



Continued hot and dry weather has been very favorable for finishing 

 the cultivation of corn, haying and harvesting. The average temperature 

 was about 1 degree above the normal in the eastern part of the state and 

 from 2 to 3 degrees above in the western section. Only a few light and 

 scattered showers occurred during the week, and the sunshine was ex- 

 cessive. Corn continued to make very rapid growth, and much of it is 

 now up to the normal in size and has a strong, healthy appearance. Much 

 clover and some timothy hay was put up in excellent condition. Winter 

 wheat and rye harvest has begun in the southern counties, and early 

 oats, fall wheat and rye are turning color in the northern part of the 

 state. All garden truck, potatoes, pastures and fruit need rain and corn 

 would be benefited by a good shower. , ,, 



Following is a summary of July 1st crop report: 



Acreage. Corn, 9,818,500 acres; oats, 4,979,800; winter wheat, 449,000; 

 spring wheat, 143,000; barley, 197,000; rye, 55,800; flax, 5,400; potatoes, 

 101,400; tame hay, .'!,240,G00; wild hay, 508,500; alfalfa, 155,000; pastures, 

 9,717,000 acres. 



Condition. Corn, 85 per cent; oat.s, 94; spring wheat, 92; winter wheat, 

 80; barley, 95; rye, 93; flax, 90; potatoes, 97; hay, 96; pastures, 100 per cent. 



The secretary of the state horticultural society makes the followlnff 

 report on condition of fruit. July 1st: Summer apples, 43 per cent; fall 



