Feed analysis coming back from the first cut is excellent. Pastures are holing up good with the recent rainfall, which is unusual for this time of the year. Harvesting has been on and off in the southern district mostly in barley. A few fields of high moisture barley were harvested in Temiskaming district. A few fields have been swathed.
Sclerotinia is visible is several fields.
Yield potential looks good in Temiskaming however most Manitoulin producers are disappointed with early seeded stands due to the lack of moisture. Seed color change is just starting in most stands. Fields are very even and healthy in color. This information is provided as a public service, but we cannot guarantee that the information is current or accurate. Readers should verify the information before acting on it.