In Saskatchewan, last week's crop report (July 25) showed about 18 per cent of the hay was still standing, with 27 per cent cut and 55 per cent baled or put up as silage. Hay quality is rated as 25 per cent excellent, 65 per cent good, 9 per cent fair and 1 per cent short. A second cut of hay is not expected at this time.
In Manitoba, hay stands are maturing quickly; however, rain showers continue to make it difficult to produce good quality, dry hay. Yields are good, but quality will be a concern this fall, and feed testing will be beneficial. Yields are about 2 to 2 1/2 tons per acre on hay fields with some fields still having wet areas.
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