The first cut hay harvest is still the main activity underway in the area with good to excellent yields reported on many farms. Early cut regrowth is growing well and should be checked for insect problems especially leafhoppers. Rain will be needed for regrowth from the recent cut fields. The dry weather since last week's shower has again put stress on the pasture grasses. Rotation will help the pasture to withstand the heat and dry soil conditions.
Clipping now is a good way to control many weeds in the pasture.
Spring canola is flowering and doing reasonably well. The next Agriphone report for the Lake Ontario Counties will be on June 28 or earlier. This information is provided as a public service, but we cannot guarantee that the information is current or accurate. Readers should verify the information before acting on it.