One local farmer has reacted to the recent rainfall. Craig Finnie of Finnie and Wishart Farms says the downpour did not have much of an effect on his crops. He explains how it actually helped his field. 

"In some places, maybe a little bit too much, but there's more rain on the north side of Portage, then there was 9 or 10 miles north, but I don't think there's too much the odd place maybe there's a little bit of water laying, but overall I think there was a really good rain, it won't do any harm. It will do a lot of good" 

Rain is crucial for helping crops grow. A little bit of rain helps. If the crops that are developing seeds don't receive adequate moisture, the plant's head won't fill with seeds and expand, which results in fewer bushels being harvested.

Finnie also takes the time to mention that a late fall is what farmers will need to be finished in good time.

"Well, the other thing is that we are a little bit late--two to three weeks later than we'd like. But if frost doesn't come too early, we should be okay."