Hot temperatures and insufficient moisture remain an ongoing problem for Saskatchewan farmers.
According to the latest crop report, most of the province did receive rainfall last week, but it was not enough to offset the effects of the heat wave. Cooler temperatures and widespread rain is needed throughout the province.
Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as zero per cent surplus, 31 per cent adequate, 42 per cent short, and 27 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as zero per cent surplus, 24 per cent adequate, 36 per cent short, and 40 per cent very short.
The majority of crops in the province are in fair to good condition. Provincially, 56 per cent of fall cereals, 61 per cent of spring cereals, 58 per cent of oilseed crops and 60 per cent of pulse crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year.
Haying operations are off to a delayed start in the province due to cool temperatures and moisture limitations early in the season. Hay quality is currently rated as seven per cent excellent, 38 per cent good, 45 per cent fair, and 10 per cent poor.
A complete version of the crop report is available online.
