It is worrisome times for farmers around the Bay of Quinte area and many parts of the province.
According to Lloyd Crowe, the local Chapter Director of the Grain Farmers of Ontario, the heavy rains in the spring, followed by the dry July, have made it tough for crops locally.
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Only 33 millimetres of rain fell in July, less than half the average.
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He says there is no doubt about it, we are in a drought.
Some crops do not seem to mind it according to Crowe.
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He says this weather is good for the wheat harvest, and baling straw, but for corn and soybeans, it could be a difficult end to summer.
