Some fields are ready for 3rd cut. Forage millet is nearly ready for second cut. Pastures in Thunder Bay are very poor due to drought. Hemp harvest for fibre is in full swing. Many growers are currently pulling thirds, while others have started the fourth pulling.
Crops continue to progress well, although a substantial rainfall is needed in most areas.
There are a few growers dealing with pole rot. This grey, fuzzy mold can be a continual problem on some farms. Often when pole rot is encountered, there is a tendency to increase ventilation. This practice, especially when done during the early stages of curing can make the problem worse. In the slower curing areas of the kiln, the tobacco is kept cooler which only prolongs yellowing.