Ontario tobacco growers expected to meet contracts, despite weather problems

(Brantford Expositor) Ontario tobacco growers endured several skirmishes with the weather during this growing season, but they prevailed and are expected to meet their contract commitments.
"It was a year that had, from spring onward, many challenges for our growers," Fred Neukamm, chairman of the Ontario Flue-Cured Tobacco Growers' Marketing Board, said in an interview.
"A wet spring forced delays in planting, then drought and extreme heat in July played their part in slowing down growth. Once temperatures reach the mid-30s, plants just shut down. Good weather conditions in August helped the plants grow a lot better, but harvesting was definitely delayed." Continued