Root rots in the beans is still evident as areas of some fields display nitrogen deficiency, wilting and lesions or just stunted, poor growth. Spider mites continue to spread into fields from fence row areas, and with very high populations this year, scouting, and spraying as damage appears, is vital. Edible beans are nearing maturity as many fields yellow and begin leaf drop. Harvest will begin this week in a few early planted fields. Moisture variations across the area dictated the number of acres that were summer seeded with alfalfa.
Planting is all but complete as the time-line for adequate growth before winter passes.
Manure application is on-going and herbicide application to remove difficult to control weeds in wheat stubble is beginning. Rainfall this past week ranging from 25 to 125 mm, increasing as you move inland from the lake. Some wind damage. Most is at blister stage and beyond. Spider mite damage is evident around some fields.