WESTERN ONTARIO: Fast and furious corn harvest

In Walkerton, elevator operator Tammy Young, of Les Young Farms, reported better than average corn yields in her region and a “fast and furious” harvest in excellent weather. She said that clients were reporting corn yields of 195 to 200 bu/ac — well ahead of the 175 bu/ac average for the area. It projected corn yields in Western Ontario and Southwestern Ontario to range between 143.7 bu/ac (in Halton) and 198.8 bu/ac (in Wellington). Statistics Canada is calling for an average 172.6 bu/ac corn yield in Ontario this year. Agricorp calculated last year’s Ontario average yield among insured acres at 200 bu/ac.