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The 1942 Farm-Seed Situati 
All figures relating to the production of crops harvested in 1941 are taken, as far as possible, from 
the final Government Crop Report issued December 18, 1941, by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 
_ The year 1941 was unusually favorable for crop production, primarily because of above-normal 
rainfall in the western half of the country where low rainfall limited crop production during much of 
the 1930-39 period. Crop-yields per acre were the highest on record. . 
Our country is fortunate in having raised a record supply of food in 1941. We entered war with | 
plenty of food, an asset no other nation has. We are now planning another record production in 1942, 
Secretary Wickard has said “Food will wm the war and write the peace.” al Ke 
ALFALFA SEED. The production of alfalfa seed in 1941 was the smallest in four years and was 
32 per cent below the record production of 1940. It was estimated at 1,017,100 bushels, compared — 
with 1,489,900 bushels in 1940 and 1,028,220 bushels the 10-year (1930-39) average. Yields per acre 
were the lowest on record chiefly because the fall was the wettest in many years in most of the pro- — 
ducing states. Dibble’s alfalfa seed is all verified origin, all northern-grown and of the highest purity 
obtainable. : . 
SWEET CLOVER SEED. The production of sweet clover seed, estimated at 827,300 bushels, 
is the smallest in four years and below the 10-year (1930-39) average. vik 
MEDIUM AND MAMMOTH RED CLOVER SEED. The 25 per cent decrease in the production | 
of red clover seed in 1941 was due to the marked decline in acreage from that of 1940. The 1941. 
crop was estimated at 1,525,200 bushels; that of 1940 at 2,044,300 bushels and the average at 1,074,020 — 
Hictels We are fortunate to have good stocks on hand to meet the increased domestic and foreign 
emand. ‘ 
ALSIKE. CLOVER SEED. The production of alsike clover seed in 1941, estimated at 327,000. 
bushels, is 17 per cent below the production of 1940 and 2 per cent below the average. This decrease 
in production was due to a much smaller acreage being harvested. 
TIMOTHY SEED. The 1941 crop of timothy seed was estimated at 1,218,900 bushels. It was 
the smallest crop in 5 years, and 30 per cent below average. Yields per acre were average but the acre- 
age harvested was 24 per cent below average. m Beats 
NOTE: Up to January 1st Lend-Lease officials have purchased between 400 and 500 carloads | 
of hardy grass and legume seed for shipment to England. These purchases have depleted an already 
short crop. Prices could easily advance. ! 1 ee 
SEED BARLEY. The total production of barley set a new record in 1941. The crop was estimated - 
at 358,709,000 bushels, which is 16 per cent above the 1940 production and 59 per cent above average. 
Huge crops in Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Kansas, offset small crops in other — 
states. The crop in New York State was far below average due to lack of moisture. The supply of — 
Alpha barley is the shortest in many years. yal Rv 
SEED OATS. The total production of oats in 1941, estimated at 1,176,107,000 bushels is about 
6 per cent Jess than in 1940 but 17 per cent larger than the 10-year (1930-1939) average. As a whole, — 
the crop matured early before widespread and serious damage resulted from hot, dry weather. We | 
have on hand good supplies of adapted varieties for our northeastern territory. a 
SEED CORN. The production of corn for all purposes in 1941 was estimated at 2,672,541,000 
bushels, the highest in 9 years, This crop was produced on the smallest acreage since 1894. Ample — 
moisture and warm weather during September favored full development. In the localities where ~ 
our seed corn was raised we had exceptionally good weather for harvesting and drying. As a result, — 
our seed corn is in excellent condition and germination tests are above average. 
The 1941 Crop of Potatoes th 
The final estimate for 1941 indicated a total production of 357,783,000 bushels. The 1941 crop 
was below average and compares unfavorably with the 378,103,000 bushels produced in 1940, These 
estimates were revised to a level based on the 1940 Federal Census and other available checks on | 
tato production. Most of the decrease in production between 1940 and 1941 was in the 18 surplus - 
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ate states which produce about two-thirds of the United States potato crop. The acreage passing © 
final inspection for certification was considerably reduced in some of the principal seed-producing 

states and several varieties are in short supply. : KS ON Fae 
With our nation at war and the demand for food increasing, we look for an increased demand for _ 
all Farm Seeds and recommend that orders be placed well in advance of planting-time. = = 
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