After an abnormally dry spring, Ontario and Quebec have received significant precipitation over the past 30 days. Although the rain was welcome when it began in early June, some farmers are now wondering if they are getting too much of a good thing!
As can be seen on the map below, almost all the major cropping regions of Ontario and Quebec have received above-average rainfall over the past 30 days. Some areas around Windsor, north of Toronto and around Montreal have gotten twice as much rain as normal.
Although the precipitation has helped to recharge soil moisture levels, it has already created some concern about fungal diseases in soybeans, according to last week’s crop update from OMAFRA. There are reports of some fields of corn and wheat getting excessive rain as well.
For farmers watching their winter wheat ripen, a window of drier weather for harvest would be welcome soon. That currently seems unlikely though, with the 14-day weather forecast allowing for regular rains.
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