Up to 70% of intended corn acres may already be planted in parts of Ontario, according to the latest weekly update from Grain Farmers of Ontario.
Overall, there was a tremendous amount of progress over the past two weeks for spring planting, with spring cereals, corn, and soybeans all hitting the soil within days of each other - all within an early planting window, said the GFO report on Thursday.
Many corn acres have been planted early this spring, with roughly 5% to 70% planted depending on the region. There has been less planting in areas that were busy spreading manure, planting spring cereals, or waiting for ground conditions to dry and warm up, the report said, adding there are still many acres to go, “and patience is still key.”
The report contained no estimate on soybean progress, but planting is ongoing across the province.
Meanwhile, winter wheat fields across the province are GS 31 (first node detectable) to GS 37 (flag leaf just visible). Fungicide application is approaching in early planted fields in the more southern areas of the province.
Spring cereals are still being planted in some areas and are just about to emerge in others. Warmer weather will help with emergence.
Producers in most parts of the province should be able to make progress in the fields in the days ahead, with warm and sunny conditions forecast through the weekend and into early next week. Showers are possible on Tuesday and Wednesday.
