"We expected a big crop and we saw a big crop."

While some farmers have already begun harvesting, other producers are getting ready to harvest in the coming weeks.

Some Saskatchewan farmers are anticipating a start to the harvest of winter cereals and earlier seeded crops in the coming weeks.

Crops are growing on schedule so far this season, and conditions in August are expected to bring an ideal harvest.

Many farmers in Alberta are facing another difficult harvest: hail has battered crops and fields across the province look more like lakes than farm land.

Saskatchewan Agriculture said despite damage due to rain, hail and flooding, crop development is progressing.

The forecast is also warning of the risk of thunderstorms on Friday and of the possibility of rain throughout the weekend and into Monday.

An Ontario farmer says he's worried his stock of beets, onions, squash, potatoes and fruits will either die or won't reach the potential in size if this heat continues for the next few days.

Saskatchewan Agriculture said one per cent of the hay crop is cut and one per cent is baled.

Saskatchewan Agriculture said moisture is especially needed in parts of the east-central and southern regions.