Soybean producers in the southeast could be in for an unpleasant harvest if we don't get rain anytime soon.

Reg Friesen of Prairie Sky Crop Solutions in Niverville, says some crops have started to dry up prematurely so he adds if they don't get moisture soon, farmers could see some disheartening yields come harvest. "In general, I would say beans are probably going to take it on the chin harder than anything else so far this year," notes Friesen,"they just haven't had enough rain to get through that late July and this August period."

Friesen says corn crops could also use some rain but suggests if they do, there's potential for some excellent crops. "Depending where you've been on the bands of rain, we've been getting just enough rain to keep things hanging on," says Friesen noting that they have everything from exceptional looking corn to corn that is struggling. "Where the corn is standing nice, boy we have potential for a really good crop should we get some more rain.

In terms of wheat harvest, which is now well underway, Friesen adds yields are very good so far. He says on average, producers are getting anywhere between 75 to bushels per acre with one report of up to 100 bushels per acre. Friesen says last year was a near record year for wheat with averages of 80 to 90 bushels per acre but notes this year is still above average when it comes to wheat. "Considering the year we're having, the straw is very short so with the structure of the plant, I wouldn't have believed that we're getting these kinds of yields," states Friesen.

He notes some farmers have started to dabble into oats and adds those crops may only produce yields in the general area of 100 bushels per acres which he indicates is a little on the low side for this day and age. Friesen says barley isn't super common in the area but says what's out there appears okay.

As for canola, "I'm very optimistic to take a look at what’s going to be in those fields because they look like they've come through quite nicely," says Friesen. He adds canola crops may be a bit all over the map depending on your area but says we'll see what happens as swathing has started in the past few days.

Friesen doesn't specify how much but says we definitely need rain to finish off later crops or it could be a long fall.