Several fields are still being sprayed for leafhoppers. Cooler temperatures early in the week with day highs in the low 20's and overnight lows in some locals dipping to the single digits. Temperatures and humidity gradually increased through the week with weekend highs in the upper 20's to low 30's. No rainfall for 2 weeks and more across most of the region. Last significant rain in the Waterloo area was 19 mm, July 27.
Second cut continues, much lighter than normal yields on later fields.
The warm dry weather has been ideal for potato leafhopper and damage has been significant in some areas. Producers are monitoring leafhopper populations on regrowth to determine if control is needed to minimize plant stress as root reserves are replenished. Dry conditions have increased weed pressure spring seeded forages. Pasture regrowth has slowed and weed pressures have increased significantly. Test weights and quality have, for the most part, been excellent.