Hay regrowth has been poor due to dry conditions in the past month. Speculation for high hay prices continues. Cool to seasonal temperatures with day time highs between 21 and 25 degrees Celsius and overnight lows in the mid to upper teens. July 28th rainfall amounts varied from 8 to 18mm. Corn in the earliest planted fields is now in tassel.
Later plantings are quite variable due to soil and moisture conditions.
Soybean canopies have closed and plants are flowering. Canola flowering is for the most part complete and the seasonably cooler weather will benefit podfill. Second cut hay is underway. Yields are quite variable and considerably below normal, depending upon the 1st cut date and moisture received. Many producers are anxious to get 2nd cut off so that a potential 3rd cut can take advantage of recent rain.