Hay harvest has seen some progress during the past week, with much of the remaining first cut harvested. Some spoilage has occurred in the field, even before cutting. Recent harvest operations have also caused significant damage in some fields due to wheel tracks. Growers should watch for leafhoppers. Where hay has been put in the barn, check the condition to watch for any signs of heating.
Tough hay can cause spontaneous combustion and barn fires.
Renfrew This is the Field Crop update for the Eastern Ontario counties for July 4, 2000. This report was prepared by Scott Banks, Emerging Crops Specialist. Drying conditions have been slow. While crop heat units are accumulating, sunlight hours are much lower then normal. The wet weather is continuing to delay spraying and haying.