Ideal fall conditions have allowed Lambton County producers to bring a smooth and successful harvest near the finish line.
Lambton Federation of Agriculture President Mike Belan said the soybean harvest and winter wheat planting finished really well thanks to a long stretch of nice weather.
He said area farmers, including himself, have made good progress harvesting corn since with average to above average yields being recorded.
"We just finished up last week and I think probably, if you went around the county, we'd be probably 85 to 90 per cent wrapped up on corn harvest," said Belan. "The first part of November has been exceptionally well weather wise."
Belan said everyone he talks to has been eager to collect their crops.
"November's notorious for having a large snowfall or getting wet and staying wet for the rest of the month," he said. "So, you take advantage of the nice weather when you can."
With flurries starting to show in local forecasts, Belan said extra effort is being made to get as much done this week as possible.
"We've worked in the flurries and the snow before, but it's always nice to be done while the sun is shining and the conditions are right," Belan said.
Once the harvest is over, is when Belan said the real work begins.
"Maintenance on all of the equipment and a lot of producers are working on 2027 budgets right now for cost of production and trying to map out a cash flow for next year," he said.
Belan said area farmers will also start pricing and purchasing seed, fertilizer and fuel for the upcoming year.
