From what I have read most beekeepers are not experiencing large honey crops due to the number of rainy days here in New England. If the rain slows down should we expect a big fall flow? I would assume that the plentiful rains would lead to more nectar in the fall provided the weather cooperates.
What have your experiences been with rainy weather and fall flows?
Anything from this point forward is for my bees. So if you are asking about a "crop", then I would suggest perhaps reconsidering your viewpoint.
I think the bees will need every drop of honey they can pack in from any fall flow. Yes, the moisture will help with nectar and as I already had commented, it seems the early goldenrod is actually producing, which in most years, the early varieties do not. But with the moisture we can probably expect a good fall flow, provided the bees can work and the frost does not come too early.
But expecting a crop. Only for those who want to feed all winter... ;)
I am certainly hoping for a heavy flow this late summer and fall, I want for my girls to go into winter with heavy stores, I do not wish to feed them this time around.