Soybean fields are also under drought pressure. Reduced rainfall has slowed pod development and lowered yield potential. Heat stress and limited soil moisture are compounding risks, with some fields showing premature leaf yellowing. Farmers should monitor closely for emerging pests and diseases that thrive under stressed conditions, including soybean aphids and sudden death syndrome.
Wheat:
For wheat, the season’s weather has created uneven crop development. While earlier-planted fields may have fared better, later fields have struggled under dry conditions. Harvest timing and grain quality remain a concern, with some fields showing signs of reduced test weight and shriveled kernels. Weed and disease pressure, though generally lower in dry years, can still appear as weather shifts.
Farmers are urged to forage test stressed corn before feeding, confirm crop protection label restrictions, and notify Agricorp if insured acres are harvested differently than planned. Strip grazing, silage fermentation, and nitrate testing are essential to safeguard both livestock and human health.
For information on corn and soybean estimates in Ontario, read Corn and Soybean Crops Fall Short in 2025 Predicts Great Ontario Yield Tour