Although most farmers in the province could use more rain, crops are developing normally.
Crop development has improved in areas that have received rainfall as of late, while warm temperatures have also helped. Farmers in the east-central and southern regions report that lack of rainfall in some areas has reduced hay and pasture growth. This will delay the timing or reduce the amount of hay for the first cut.
Crop development is around the normal development stage for this time of year for most crops. Oilseed crops, however, are considered below normal.
Provincially, 68 per cent of fall cereals, 69 per cent of spring cereals, 60 per cent of oilseed crops, and 74 per cent of pulse crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year.
Dry topsoil moisture conditions have resulted in delayed emergence and development of later and smaller seeded crops.
Dry conditions and cool temperatures have slowed hay and pasture growth, specifically in the southern and east-central regions.
Moisture levels on crop land remain unchanged. Hay and pasture land moisture levels have reduced slightly, particularly in areas that received less rainfall this week.
Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 69 per cent adequate, 22 per cent short, and seven per cent very short.
Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 55 per cent adequate, 26 per cent short, and 17 per cent very short.
A complete, printable version of the crop report is available online.
