Most areas in the province experienced warmer, drier conditions this week, which improved crop development and allowed haying to proceed. However, localized thunderstorms caused damage to crops and property in some regions. The combination of warm temperatures and high humidity created favourable conditions for disease development. As a result, many producers are applying fungicides to suppress existing disease pressure and proactively spraying to reduce the risk of further disease development.
The rainfall received this week caused some localized flooding and brought hail and wind to parts of the province. The Bienfait area reported the most rain this week with 126 millimetres (mm), followed by the Meadow Lake area with 73 mm and the Lampman area with 48 mm. Many areas reported rainfall from 25 mm to 45 mm.
Topsoil moisture remains adequate for most of the province, despite many regions reporting reduced moisture this week.
Cropland topsoil moisture is:
- 12 per cent surplus;
- 77 per cent adequate;
- 10 per cent short; and
- One per cent very short.
Hayland topsoil moisture is:
- 11 per cent surplus;
- 78 per cent adequate;
- 10 per cent short; and
- One per cent very short.
Pasture topsoil moisture is:
- Seven per cent surplus;
- 76 per cent adequate;
- 14 per cent short; and
- Three per cent very short.
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