Fieldwork has progressed rapidly in Ontario over the past several days, with some producers already nearing the finish line on corn.
The latest weekly update from the Grain Farmers of Ontario on Thursday estimated overall corn planting across the province at 60-80% complete, with earlier planted corn now emerging. Meanwhile, soybean planting has begun in earnest, with planting progress ranging from 15 to 30%. As with corn, there has been “a wide window of planting opportunity in most areas with fit, warm soils.”
Soybeans that were planted at the end of April are just beginning to emerge, the GFO report said.
Spring cereals have emerged in some areas, with northern regions beginning planting as soils become fit.
Winter wheat in Ontario is around the second node up to flag leaf emergence. Wheat has moved quite slowly this past month, with cooler temperatures at night but also during the day. Some areas even experienced a mild frost within the last week. However, no damage to any crops was reported.
Stripe rust and leaf rust in winter wheat were identified in Ontario earlier this week. Both rust strains can be concerning as they can rob significant yields if present and not managed.
