Crop and cereal development is two to three weeks behind schedule. The first cut of hay has been delayed because of frequent rain and the quality has been affected but the volume is good. All crops are progressing well, with few insect or disease problems. Some blueberry fields have already been harvested for early roadside markets. Nova Scotia Crop development is still slightly behind normal years, but progressing well.
Rainfall continues to be frequent and amounts are normal.
PEI Temperatures have increased and rainfall has been reported over the past weeks. Newfoundland Sufficient rainfall combined with seasonal temperatures over the past two weeks improved germination on some late seeded crops. The yields of blueberries and partridge berries are expected to be the largest in recent years.