Rain fell over the majority of the province, with the largest amounts being reported in the central and northern regions. Some areas receiving over 30 mm of rain, with snow reported in the northwest region.
While the rain hasn’t been good for those trying to finish the harvest, it is a start in helping to replenish some much-needed moisture.
Across the province, topsoil moisture conditions have improved. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 4% surplus, 40% adequate, 37% short and 19% very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 31% adequate, 38% short and 31% very short. Pasture conditions rated as 14% in good condition, 23% in fair condition, 36% in poor condition and 27% in very poor condition.
For those who are not done, the rain means a loss in quality for the crop and lodging which will make harvest a little more challenging once farmers get back in the field.
According to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report, 62% of the crop is now in the bin with 26% of the crop swathed or ready to straight-cut.
Provincially, 96% of lentils are in the bin, 95% of field peas, 78% of durum, 50% of spring wheat, 44% of canola and 25% of flax has now been combined.
Overall, the harvest is most advanced in the southwest where 86% of the crop is now combined. The southeast has 84% done, the west-central region is at 57% and the east-central region 55%. The northeast region has 29% combined while the northwest is at 17% complete.
Source : Discoverestevan