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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1901
Page
13
The report surveys multiple Texas counties Llano Addison Mason Matagorda Medina Milam and more detailing cotton planting progress and boll weevil pressure. Farmers report late springs drought and frost risks, with some sections awaiting moisture while others push ahead. Prices labor and river conditions influence acreage and harvest timing as per-century patterns.
Farmers report divided outlook as most cotton remains held back and fields show lank growth. Replanting may be needed for seed, with expectations of ample time and labor. weevil pressure is not yet feared. Large tracts have been planted this year, with some reports of higher than last year’s acreage in the region.
The report outlines ongoing plaiting and replanting in the wheat region with about half the crop established and labor issues affecting progress. It notes boll weevil absence in this area and estimates around twelve percent of years remaining usable, while high costs and fermentation-related materials influence decisions on whether to salvage or plow under land.
The report notes delayed spring planting and crop lateness across Montagne County, with reduced oats and corn prospects. Labor shortages and cold snaps hurt yields, while price and demand signals hint at a weak cotton season. Officials caution about frost impact and ongoing field conditions for late spring planting.
Farmers report early planting in late spring with some promise for the cotton crop but fear a late blight from boll weevil if summer months stay dry. Merchants worry about profits as replanting may occur due to weed pressure and drought risks. The season hinges on favorable weather and adequate rainfall for a robust yield.
Farmers foresee about a 3 percent rise in acreage over 1900 with diverse crops and no dominant single crop. They note stable seed stocks and no fear of boll weevil, while all current crops have been sold and reprinting may be needed.
Farmers in several counties report damage from a recent cold spell and expect similar acreage to last year. In Rice and Nueces, planting proceeds with cotton and corn, while boll weevil fears rise. In Victoria and Corpus Christi areas, planting lags due to dry spells and weed concerns, with forecasts of modest increases in some fields and notes of replanting needs.
In Palo Pinto County 46s Minera Vella notes progress in cotton planting and fabric work. The share of crop cover is about 2 percent, with small gains over last year and concerns over weather and market conditions affecting growers.
The article compiles county by county notes from Panhandle to Victoria on cotton planting, stand, labor, and boll weevil fears. It cites Parker, Polk, Tom Green, Robertson, San Augustine, San Patricio, and Wilson counties with details on acreage, replant needs, seed shortages, and weather delays impacting the 1900 crop outlook.
Footnotes describe drought and wet weather in Henderson area lowering cotton planting progress. Authorities cite scarce seed and high costs limiting planting and potential production, with only about one-fourth of the ear dom crop in place and overall acreage likely to remain steady but insufficient to boost yields.
Farmers report plenty of cotton seeded but delayed planting due to backward spring. Vendors note uncertainty for this year's yields with few replanting seeds available and Boll Weevil damage minimal.
The report discusses planting conditions, expected yield, and pest impact. It notes varying percentages of crop loss due to cotton boll weevil and mentions marketing levels for the old crop. Mention of local assistance and county conditions appears amid uncertain forecasts.
Report from Throckmorton County notes cotton plantings continuing with acreage above 1900 levels, despite boll weevil fears and labor shortages. Local farmers expect a modest rise in total cotton for the season, with yields and storage constrained by cold weather and current markets.
Farmers fear labor shortages and persistent weed pressure as acreage declines about 15 percent and 1 to 2 percent for some crops. Cold weather harms cotton and melons, with modest overall prospects despite some optimistic planters expecting a good year.
In Wise County and adjacent areas farmers report mixed conditions with dry weather and good feed, while boll weevils remain absent. Wood County notes weak planting and potential yields near last year’s, Wharton faces labor shortages and wind damage, and overall prospects depend on future labor and replanting success.
Southern farmers report mixed progress as cold and wet weather delays planting in the northern tier while Crowley and the alluvial lands push ahead. Seed supply remains ample for replanting with some growers adopting new seed from Virginia, Arkansas, and Mississippi, amid labor and boll weevil concerns.
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