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Pasturage. 



In southeastern sections the pastures are reported as dry 

 and brown, no rain of any amount having fallen in some 

 localities since early in June. Elsewhere the frequent show- 

 ers have kept them green and growing, with excellent feed, 

 and as a whole the condition has seldom been better at the 

 close of July. 



Small Grains. 



Rye, oats and barley are all reported as about normal 

 crops, where grown, though there are a few complaints of 

 poor yield of oats. They are mainly grown for forage, es- 

 pecially the two latter, and in that capacity also promise well. 



