Edible beans have pressure at threshold levels from leaf hoppers however timely rains have been keeping the population under control. Weed escapes have been a concern as some of the grasses recovered after the initial set back at spraying. Winter wheat is drying rapidly and harvest will begin by the end of this week. The high humidity and rain are a concern as sprouting could take place if these conditions prevail. There are a number of marketing options for this years wheat crop, check with the wheat board and or your local elevator about the different plans that might be to your advantage.
Second cut is underway on early first cut fields.
Yields are variable depending on amount of rainfall in early June. Spring grain crops are maturing quickly with few problems. Now is the time to be cleaning and fumigating grain storage bins in prepartation for storage of this years crop. Bins should be thoroughly cleaned and sprayed with an insecticide such as malathion to kill all insects. The next Agriphone report for the Lake Ontario Counties will be the week starting on July 12.