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Norman S. Rankin, Editor. 



general use of the Employment Service, where 

 offices are established, pointing out the evils of 

 picking up help indiscriminately, or seeking to 

 secure it from other sources at varying wages; 

 and agreed that the Employment Service in 

 co-operation with the various farmers' organiza- 

 tions put on a campaign urging farmers to 

 engage help early as an insurance against loss 

 through labor shortage. 



General Agricultural Situation 



The agricultural situation on May 31st for 

 Canada is as follows : 



There has been an abundance of rainfall all 

 over the Western Provinces ; the dry belt districts 

 are receiving more rain than has fallen in many 

 years. Reports show that there will be very little 

 difference in acreage in the Canadian West from 

 that of 1920. Condition of the seed is the best 

 in years, and this will offset the lateness of the 

 season. 



British Columbia. Conditions along the coast are 

 good and rains have fallen which will materially assist the 

 berry crops. The Okanagan District reports that the apple 

 trees are blooming well and that the set is good. Some of 

 the varieties are rather spotty as to yield, but it is estimated 

 that the harvest will be above the ten-year average. The 

 potato acreage will be less than last year on account of 

 low prices prevailing. All small fruits are reported in 

 excellent condition. 



Alberta. There will be an increase in acreage in 

 this province for 1921. At this reading, there is no district 

 that reports lack of moisture; most advise conditions 

 excellent. The seed bed is satisfactory and rains are still 

 falling over the province. The cattle and sheep situation 

 is not as good on account of the United States tariff 

 coming into effect. This is forcing the export of cattle to 

 Great Britain. Ranges are in good shape. 



Saskatchewan. Welcome rains and snow have 

 fallen in all parts of the province during the month, and 

 have, in some instances, delayed the work; on the whole, 

 farmers are making progress. A little delay by rain is 

 offset by the good seed bed. The wheat crop is about all 

 in and perhaps 60% of the coarse grains. The province 

 will have about the same acreage in wheat as 1920, but 

 will have less oats and flax and an increase in spring rye. 



Manitoba. Acreage conditions are good, very little 

 difference in acreage being reported. There has been ample 

 moisture. Of the wheat acreage, 50% is showing above 

 the ground and first week of June will finish the seeding. 

 Some damage has been done by wind, but not sufficient 

 to alter the average, and, at this writing, conditions may 

 be said to be 100%. 



Ontario. Farming conditions are fair in this province. 

 Rain is needed and the pastures are beginning to show 

 lack of moisture. The fall wheat, however, is coming along 



nicely and may be said to be an average for this time of 

 year. There will be a drop in tobacco acreage on account 

 of the low price for 1920. The beet acreage will be some- 

 what off also on account of price. The corn acreage is up 

 to the average and if rain falls will be satisfactory. 



The acreage in raspberries has been increased and 

 prospects are good. The recent severe weather had affected 

 the soft fruits and it is thought that peaches will be light. 

 Plums are not looking too good; rather late. Cherries are 

 now seen to have been hit by the cold snap and the 

 estimate is 40%. Some damage to the grape crop also, 

 estimate 20% lighter than 1920. The apple situation is 

 encouraging and the outlook is for average crop. 



Quebec. This province is looking for rain. The 

 ground is hard in heavy districts and in light is suffering. 

 The acreage is average in all the grains, but backward 

 account of lack of moisture. The apple and small fruit 

 crops are excellent. There would appear to be reason 

 to believe that the apple crop will be better than the 

 average. 



New Brunswick. Conditions are good and farmers 

 are busy seeding. Acreage estimates show that average 

 acreage will be sown to potatoes. Clover and hay crops 

 are 100%. 



Nova Scotia. All crops doing well; hay and clover 

 stand better than 100% on last year and roots going in 

 with average acreage. The apple crop of the Annapolis 

 Valley, it is estimated, will be 50% more than 1920. 

 Last year produced 1,000,000 bbls. 



Prince Edward Island. All crops doing well. 

 Average acreage planted. 



Live Stock Situation. The Western Provinces have 

 a good condition as regards pasture, but much anxiety 

 prevails on account of the United States tariff against 

 live stock. Several thousand cattle have been shipped to 

 United Kingdom in an effort to re-establish the trade for 

 immediate slaughter at landing ports. It is questionable, 

 however, how much the British market can stand without 

 depression. There is talk of the farmers trying out the 

 chilled meat market. 



Wool. The Canadian wool clip is now in full swing 

 and it is estimated that we will have 15,000,000 Ibs. So 

 far the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers report they 

 have been able to dispose of all that they have received, 

 but the Western cross breeds and fine wools have not 

 come to hand. With the United States market cut off 

 they have a problem. Their representative will visit the 

 United Kingdom in June to make arrangements to market 

 there. Prices range from 30c. for fine medium staple to 

 15c. for coarse; market slack. 



Dairy Products. This month has been very depress- 

 ing for the butter and cheese makers. The market has 

 been badly off and buyers draggy. The export demand is 

 poor on account of the unemployment in the United 

 Kingdom. At present no indications of improvement. 



Agriculture in the Maritimes 



The building of the transcontinental line in 

 Canada from coast to coast opened the way for 

 pioneers to the great plains of the West, and 

 from that date economic Canada became more 

 than the eastern provinces. The western atmos- 

 phere imbues optimism and instils vigor, and 

 at the hands of energetic tireless workers, whose 

 faith in the country was greater than the 

 generally prevailing scepticism, the West was 

 proved and advertised and the Maritimes in a 

 corresponding degree neglected. The intending 



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