Recent rains helps crop development

Recent rains have helped with crop development across the province, and most areas are now reporting adequate topsoil moisture.

That’s according to Thursday’s crop report from the provincial government. Across the provinc, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland were rated as 73 per cent adequate, with nine per cent reporting surplus moisture. Moisture conditions on the remaining land are short, according to the report.

On hay and pasture land, topsoil moisture was rated at six per cent surplus and 68 per cent adequate, with the remainder was listed as short.

Areas around northwest Saskatchewan reported large amounts of rain in the last week, with St. Walburg recording 154 millimetres.

The Humboldt region recorded the most rain in the northeast part of the province, at 150 millimetres. Producers in the Birch Hills area have seen the least amount of rain since April, with just 43 millimetres.

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Despite the wide range of precipitation, the report said the majority of crops across Saskatchewan are in good to fair condition. Seeding is mostly complete around the province, although a few acres are still being seeded for silage and green feed. The province said crops are emerging more evenly following the rains, although less than 20 per cent are developing slower than normal.

Most of the crop damage reported in the last week stemmed from localized flooding in some areas and a lack of moisture in others. Hail, strong winds, and insects have also caused some damage, the report noted.

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