The spring was too wet and June was much too dry and that has local farmers
concerned.
Quinte West farmer and chair of the Grain Farmers of Ontario Jeff Harrison tells Quinte News,
“We need rain.”
The soggy spring delayed planting and what planting occurred was done in less than ideal conditions.

Corn stalks shorter than desirable in baked soil. (Photo: Quinte News)
Harrison says the worst thing that can happen to crops is to have a long spell of hot dry weather immediately
following that.
Less than half of the normal amount of rain fell on the area in June.
Harrison says bare spots in corn, soybean, and wheat fields are common with the soil becoming baked and hard.
On a positive note, the dry weather has allowed hay to be harvested in a timely manner.

Wheat field. (Photo: Quinte News)

Hay bale. (Photo: Quinte News)