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a api, Gl ai es Biull sic ibisslaulistiiiananili fea Jellies. BEES iii bs iia Se sb Sib SS SS sib kita i pi Si, shia ei ade | iin lie ae A HERG Ten "% -- Poke PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, ty 25, 1989 Area crops cxtariiig to feel the dhey bret by John Finlay, Agricultural Representative Dry weather during the past four weeks is starting to affect crop growth. S of stress are -appearing on lighter soils and knolls in corn, oats and barley. Corn fields are also uneven where heavy rainfall in early June, has stunted corn in low areas. The wheat crop has suffered severe damage on a few farms from Head Blight and take-all. The virus that causes Red Leaf in oats and Barley Yellow-Dwarf on barley has infected fields most heavily across the northern part of the Region. Soybeans are mak- ing excellent growth having had good emergence and generally good weed control. Hay harvesting was delayed during the first half of June causing spoilage in the field as well as, delay in cutting. During the past 2 weeks, second crop cutting has had excellent harvesting condi- tions. The later cuttings of second crop hay will be reduced due to lack of rainfall in July. Horticultural Crop Update In the Durham Region area, horticultural crops are off to a good start. The spring began 9 days later than the previous 10 year average but by early June the growing degree days were at normal. During the winter months from January to April, Durham received 100 mm of precipitation which is only 50 per- cent of the previous 20 year average. This had many growers concerned about the 1989 crop potential but May and June relieved those tensions with a total rainfall of 200 mm which was 140 percent of the previous 20 year average. This mid-summer report has. many positive reflections. The potential apple crop is slightly below average due to several factors. Delicious trees had very few flowers this spring due to the dry weather of last year. Other varieties had a light to good bloom but pollination con- ditions were not ideal resulting in a medium set aggravated by a heavy June drop. However, the crop that remains will be of good quality. Growers are now busy complimenting Mother Nature's work by giving the apples addi- tional magnesium and calcium for good nutritional quality of the apple. Currently, grower 's are also summer pruning the ex- cessive new growth to encourage good colouring in apples. The predicted harvest date for McIn- " tosh is September 22-24. Strawberries were off to a good start with all the spring moisture and the yields were acceptable "compared to the last two droughty seasons. Some patches were still suffering from the 1987/88 winter kill but most growers were pleas- ed. The pick-your-own turnout was above normal. Apparently, the freezer supply was very low. Curently, strawberry producers are renovating their patches to encourage good yields for next year. Raspberries are also very boun- tiful this year. Harvest began Ju- ly 10th and will continue for another short while. Most patches need additional irrigation to maintain berry quality due to the limited amount of rain in July. Pick-your-own operations are busy and the cooler days makes picking enjoyable. Vegetable crops are also doing very well. Most producers were able to seed and plant on schedule unlike their colleagues in south western Ontario where excessive rains. prevented field work. Growth of most vegetables has been excellent. The early process- ing peas had excellent yields of 2 to 21% tons per acre. However, the yields in fields currently being harvested have declined significantly because of the dry July. The first fresh vegetables are also now available including cauliflower, broccoli, chinese cole crops, sweet corn, beans, potatoes, beets, tHe, and zuc- chini. } BUSINESS DIRECTORY CHURCHILL "Se HAULAGE > Sand -- Gravel -- A Mestone ous 985.8818 KARL KUSIAK & SON CONSTR. 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