With extreme precipitation conditions covering both ends of the spectrum, and conditions varying by region, last year meant a delayed but abundant harvest for some, total crop failure for others
by HENRY HENGEVELD
Most Canadian farmers will likely remember 2011 as a year of precipitation extremes. First, a spring that was much too wet, then a mid-summer that was very dry, followed by a wet and warm autumn. For those in the right places and with the right crops, this resulted in a delayed but abundant harvest. For others, it meant total crop failure.