A few fields had to be sprayed against armyworm in the Verner area, on Manitoulin Island and in Temiskaming district. Farmers have been notified to walk their fields and look for signs of armyworm. Alot of dry hay harvested this season without rain. Quantities are good on most farms . Surplus hay is already moving out of Temiskaming and Nipissing districts Second cut is now under way in the Verner region and in Temiskaming district .
Pastures are fair to good .
The early seeded fields have finish flowering and have the best looking stands. The later seeded fields are now in full bloom. Rainfall amounted to 21.4 mm. Harvest has started on a few farms, but is not likely to be general until next week. Most of the remaining acreage will be topped over the next 7 to 10 days.