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Louisiana crops progress well after rains in June
Louisiana farmers report improved soil moisture and growing conditions after June 4 rains. Oats harvested, corn laid by, cotton late but aided by moisture, rice and sugarcane showing growth, and fruit crops variably affected by frost and hail. Potatoes moving to market. pastures and hay benefit. overall farm crop condition near 72 percent, with regional variations and upcoming yields in peaches, pears, and apples affected by late frosts.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
H. H. Schutz
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economics