Signs of aschocyta have been reported in chick peas and lentils in the Raymore area with most producers in the area spraying. The warm weather the past couple of weeks has slowed the spread of disease. Most fall rye crops are in good condition and fully headed out. The first cut of forage ranges from just having started to almost complete due to the delays caused by the rains. Most of the first cut for the dehydration industry has been completed with yields varying from 0.9 tonne per acre to 1.2 tonnes per acre for fields that were cut before minimal bloom.
Pastures are in good condition.
Frost was reported on July 17. However, the extent of loss cannot be determined at this time. Some spraying for wheat midge has taken place in the Raymore area. Fields are being monitored and the infestation does not appear to be as severe as in the past few years. Some hail has been reported.