Diseases are also of concern in the soybean crop. Sudden death syndrome, white mould, soybean cyst nematode, and rhizoctonia root rots are all taking their toll. White mould is also developing at high levels in the edible bean crop. In most cases, it is now too late to spray. However, on later planted crops, growers can still consider using Ronilan if the crop is in the early to full flower stage.
Hay harvest continues to be a challenge.
Growers intending to summer seed alfalfa should remember that the seed needs to be in the ground by August 20th at the latest. This allows the new seedlings to develop sufficient root reserves to survive through the winter. With all the moisture that we have, it should be an excellent year to attempt summer seeded forages. Renfrew This is the Field Crop update for the Eastern Ontario counties for August 8, 2000. This report was prepared by Scott Banks, Emerging Crops Specialist.