Rainfall and irrigation drainage plans reshape Montana and West
The Montana weather bureau reports June rainfall varied across the state with Biddle and Ekalaka recording the heaviest totals while Polson was light. The article links rainfall to irrigation needs and explains drainage as essential to prevent waterlogging and alkaline salt buildup, detailing arid region drainage design versus humid regions and noting ongoing reclamation efforts across Utah Colorado Wyoming New Mexico Oregon Washington and California.
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Montana
William T. Lathrop
United States Weather Bureau
Biddle
Powder River
Little Powder River
Ekalaka
Carter County
Pine Grove
Fergus County
Adel
Cascade County
Polson
Yank River
Babb
Kalispell
Libby
Utah
Colorado
Grand Valley
San Luis Valley
Wyoming
New Mexico
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
California
West
Crops Improve Across Dillon County After Warm Week
The week saw a high of 86 and a low of 40 with .60 inch of rain. Light showers and cooler conditions aided crops, though dryland spring grain suffered from drought. Winter wheat looks strong with a likely large yield, irrigation areas above average and haying underway on larger farms.
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Dillon
Rain Helps Spring Grain Near Normal in Kalispell
Kalispell reports .80 of an inch of rain last week with cool cloudy weather. The moisture ensures full development of fall wheat and brings the spring grain average closer to normal.
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Kalispell
Montana Potato Acreage Reaches Historic High in 1921
Montana reports 49,000 acres of potato land with 91 percent crop condition and a 6.6 million bushel forecast. California-style seed stock growth and seed certification efforts by the agricultural college extension and Montana Seed Growers association drive industry expansion. County rankings show Ravalli, Flathead, Powell, and Madison leading carload movements totaling 1,791 so far in 1921. apples forecast at 862000 bushels and livestock in strong shape with favorable ranges and a lighter wool clip.
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Montana
Service
Agricultural College Extension Service
Montana Seed Growers’ Association
Ravalli
Flathead
Powell
Madison
Carbon
Custer
Fallon
Blaine
Phil- Mpa
Valley
North Central District
Flathead Reservation
Seed Crops Attract Attention In Agricultural Report
Seed crops especially peas potatoes and alfalfa gain focus as reports note increased acreage in corn gate barley potatoes peas alfalfa clover and millet. The article highlights growing interest in these crops and their potential impact on farming yields.
Dempsey to Fight Willis in Undetermined Ring Clash
World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey agrees to meet challenger Harry Willis in a bout to be arranged later, with time and venue to be announced.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Harry Willis
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