Uneven emergence is now translating into uneven maturity. Although the fields are not uniform, pod set is generally good. White mold is present but the infection level is low. Spring cereal harvest nears completion. Harvest of third cut hay is underway.
Hay supply is still quite short in the area.
A number of growers are counting on corn silage to meet their forage needs. Establishment of new seedings has been inconsistent this year. Establishment is particularly poor where the cereal nurse crop was harvested as grain. Report not available. Report not available.