Author: Laura Ferrier

June 2026 - September 17, 2026 The grain corn crop is moving toward physiological maturity, also known as black layer, as the month progresses. Soybean harvest is just beginning on early-season varieties, with more acres expected to come…

April 2026 - June 18, 2026 As summer arrives this weekend, crops continue to develop. A welcome break from high temperatures, along with some moisture, will greatly help the grain-fill period for winter wheat. Continue scouting for pests…

September 2025 - November 27, 2025 As November comes to a close, corn harvest is also closing in on completion as weather allows. Field preparation has been occurring to manage residue and prepare fields for the next season.…

July 2025 - September 18, 2025 With ideal harvest weather, soybeans have begun to come off across much of the province, where crop stage allows. Winter wheat planting is ongoing, and the corn crop is seeing milk line…

April 2025 - June 19, 2025 As summer creeps closer, warm temperatures are on the rise. So far, crop heat unit (CHU) accumulation remains slightly behind the five-year average. However, with warm temperatures being experienced, crop stage progression…

September 2024 - November 28, 2024 As the holiday season approaches, harvest is almost entirely wrapped up across the province. Unlike some years, November harvest conditions have been excellent, and farmers have not had to battle to get…