Rainfall up to October 8 has improved throughout the province. Rainfall in the past few weeks appears to be near normal and has helped to size the apple and potato crops. However, this rain is too late for most field crops, particularly corn, soybeans, spring and winter grains, and forage. No change from last report.
Yields are light, particularly in the Annapolis Valley region.
Although kernel weights and grades are above average, stock heads were short, resulting in generally below average yields. In the southwest regions, spring grain yields appear to be light. Corn yields will be considerably below average. The crop is drying down very quickly. Near normal yields are expected in northern regions.