Over 200 acres were cut and bagged as another method of dealing with the worms. In Temiskaming the infestation seems over, a few additional fields last week were reported and sprayed. Total acres sprayed in the district is approximately 1,200 acres. Most fields are now turning color and a few of the early seeded fields are swathed. A tremendous amount of dry hay harvested this season without rain.
Quantities are good on most farms.
Farmers in Algoma district are expecting to be short of feed. Surplus hay continues to move out of Temiskaming and Nipissing districts. Second cut is progressing very well in the Verner region and in Temiskaming district with two-thirds of the acreage harvested. Pasture growth is slowing down from the lack of moisture. The early seeded fields are still the best looking stands.