Crop Progress: Harvest Gets Underway for Corn, Sorghum, Dry Beans

Sep 16, 2022

For the week ending Sept. 11, 2022, there were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 47% very short, 35% short, 18% adequate and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 43% very short, 37% short, 20% adequate and 0% surplus.

Field Crops Report:

Corn condition rated 18% very poor, 16% poor, 24% fair, 31% good and 11% excellent. Corn dented was 86%, near 88% last year and equal to the five-year average. Mature was 36%, near 33% last year and ahead of 27% average. Harvested was 1%, equal to last year and near 2% average.

Soybean condition rated 13% very poor, 17% poor, 27% fair, 34% good and 9% excellent. Soybeans dropping leaves was 43%, equal to last year and ahead of 37% average.

Winter wheat planted was 5%, behind 15% last year and 10% average.

Sorghum condition rated 44% very poor, 22% poor, 14% fair, 15% good and 5% excellent. Sorghum coloring was 75%, behind 92% last year and 83% average. Mature was 14%, behind 24% last year and near 17% average. Harvested was 1%, near 2% last year and equal to the average.

Dry edible bean condition rated 3% very poor, 4% poor, 31% fair, 59% good and 3% excellent. Dry edible beans setting pods was 95%, behind 100% both last year and average. Dropping leaves was 49%, well behind 74% last year. Harvested was 8%, well behind 30% last year.

Pasture and Range Report:

Pasture and range conditions rated 50% very poor, 28% poor, 14% fair, 6% good and 2% excellent.

Source : unl.edu

Video: Why Port Infrastructure is Key to Growing Canada's Farms and Economy

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) knows that strong, modern port infrastructure is vital to the success of Canada’s agriculture. When our ports grow, Ontario grain farmers and Canadian farms grow too—and when we grow, Canada grows.

In this video, we highlight the importance of investing in port infrastructure and how these investments are key to growing Ontario agriculture and supporting global trade. The footage showcases the strength of both Ontario’s farming landscapes and vital port operations, including some key visuals from HOPA Ports, which we are grateful to use in this project.

Ontario’s grain farmers rely on efficient, sustainable ports and seaway systems to move grain to markets around the world. Port investments are crucial to increasing market access, driving economic growth, and ensuring food security for all Canadians.

Why Port Infrastructure Matters:

Investing in Ports = Investing in Farms: Modernized ports support the export of Canadian grain, driving growth in agriculture.

Sustainable Growth: Learn how stronger ports reduce environmental impact while boosting economic stability.

Global Trade Opportunities: Improved port and seaway systems help farmers access new global markets for their grain.

Stronger Communities: Investment in ports means more stable jobs and economic growth for rural communities across Ontario and Canada.

We are proud to support the ongoing investment in port infrastructure and to shine a light on its vital role in feeding the world and securing a prosperous future for Canadian agriculture.

Special thanks to HOPA Ports for providing some of the stunning port footage featured in this video.