Seeding in this area is complete and the stands look good to excellent. Some Stewart's wilt has shown up and one field has been released due to the severity of the disease. Hay has started to be cut for the second time with excellent yields due to sufficient rainfall. Fusarium is a concern in some areas but there have been no reports of vomitoxin developing with the infection. Harvest is under way in Huron, Middlesex and Perth counties.
Stands look good and yields are anticipated to be average to above average.
May. Stands are very uneven. Yield will be variable come harvest. Green chopping is under way. Winter barley is harvested with good yields. Stands are very uneven in most areas.