Quality of Canadian food-type soybeans 2020

Growing and harvesting conditions

Seeding started in the Prairies in late April and ended in mid-June. Early season weather was wet, especially in Alberta. Dry conditions in parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba affected seed filling and caused yield loss. In addition, frosts occurred in Manitoba in September, causing damage on the later maturing crops. Soybean harvest started from mid-September and was completed by late-October. Overall yield and quality of soybean were better than expected.

In Ontario, seeding of soybeans began in late April and ended in early June. Hot and dry conditions in June and July affected crop growth. Timely rainfalls in August helped to fill pods. Soybean harvest started by mid-September and finished in early November with exceptional yields for most regions.

Seeding was delayed in Quebec due to cold spring and was completed by late June. Temperature was warmer than average throughout the growing period. A significant water deficit early in the season affected crop growth. However, July and August brought regular moisture to fill pods. Soybeans were harvested from early October to late November with normal yield and quality for most of the province.