Fields that have poor nodulation are now visible by their light green colour. Edible beans are growing well, fields should be monitored for leafhoppers. High levels of leafhoppers may warrant control measures, see publication 296, Field Crop Recommendations for control guide lines. Yields have been in the 50- 75 bushel range. Growing season moisture appears to be the biggest factor for the yield variation.
Quality is excellent, with high bushel weight and no disease.
The harvest has been slow to start because the straw has remained green and tough even though the grain was ripe. Second cut hay has been completed on many farms. Yields have been low due to the dry growing conditions of late June and early July. Pastures are showing the signs of summer heat and growth has slowed. Pastures should be clipped to control weeds and clip the grasses that have gone to seed.