Last week, warmer temperatures, increased sunshine and limited precipitation helped fields to dry, allowing crops to catch up. Producers made progress with spraying and began haying, though high humidity continues to slow drying. Producers remain optimistic while monitoring pests, disease and localized weather impacts.
Isolated storms moved through the province, bringing varying amounts of moisture, with some areas also reporting hail. The highest rainfall recorded was 88 millimetres (mm) in the Prince Albert area, followed by 72 mm in the Foam Lake area. The Blaine Lake and Redberry areas received 65 mm and 62 mm of precipitation, respectively.
Despite the relatively warm weather, with some areas experiencing dry conditions due to higher temperatures and wind, topsoil moisture levels in many regions remained relatively stable.
Cropland topsoil moisture is:
- 17 per cent surplus;
- 80 per cent adequate; and
- Three per cent short.
Hayland topsoil moisture is:
- 14 per cent surplus;
- 83 per cent adequate; and
- Three per cent short.
Pasture topsoil moisture is:
- Nine per cent surplus;
- 84 per cent adequate; and
- Seven per cent short.
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