Driving around the county over the past week may have had many people in shock and awe as they observed just how quickly the wheat fields are turning. The pictures to the right were both taken this week!

At this point, grain quality is looking favourable so we are keeping our fingers crossed it stays that way! In last week's edition, we polled readers on how they expect their crop to yield. 75% expected an average yield (between 70-90bu.acre), while the remaining 25% felt their crop would go 95bu/acre+.

Going forward into harvest, in an effort to retain milling quality wheat, Wanstead is planning on offering a couple drying promotions. The intention is that by helping growers get their wheat off earlier, quality can be better maintained. For grade 2 soft red wheat, Wanstead will be offering a drying holiday up to 17% moisture. For grade 2 soft white wheat, Wanstead will cover drying charges up to 18%. Shrinkage rates will still be in effect for any tough deliveries. Any questions about this promotion can be directed to Floyd or Megan.

As we flip the calendar to July, it is time to think about what your plan is after the wheat is off. Is it soil sampling? Is it a cover crop? Double crop soybeans? Be sure to let us know so we can have it ordered and ready for you!

Floyd and Megan have kicked off their 2022 wheat tour and have been seeing very positive looking fields! They are hoping to make it out to as many wheat producers as possible over the upcoming weeks to check out the crop, chat with farmers, and get wheat declaration forms signed! We would love to see you! Please contact us if you are interested in an on-farm visit!

The Grain Declaration mentioned above starts July 1st. This declaration is a personal attestation that your wheat is licensed. This form needs to be signed in order to bring wheat to any elevator or ship off farm.

For more information, contact Floyd or Megan.

Floyd: 519-328-8481

Megan: 519-328-2623

As noted last week, there is a significant amount of variability across the region in terms of soybean progress.

We have been plugging away at with herbicide applications including a soy booster to help the beans combat the heat stress.

Soybean flowering is right around the corner, so if you are planning on applying a fungicide, please let us know so we can plan to get it on at the right timing!

Most of Lambton County woke up to a much-needed rainfall on Tuesday morning. Accumulation varied across the region (anywhere from 2/10ths to 1/2 an inch was reported to us).

The rain was especially beneficial to the corn as many crops were starting to look a little "pineappley". That being said, much of the corn has been able to thrive with the heat as it continues to throw on new leaves every few days. At this point, we can expect the crop to have been establishing good roots as it reaches for moisture.

Although the markets have seen some pressure as of late, it is still important to put money into protecting your corn crop. Last year we faced Northern Corn Leaf Blight, and Tar Spot - how do you plan to protect your corn this year? Feel free to reach out to your agronomist for advice.

Tassel timing for spraying is still several weeks away, but time flies when you are having fun! Fungicide application for corn, and making sure it is timed correctly is essential.