Seeding in Saskatchewan is nearly finished with 99 per cent completed. Attention has shifted to in season activities, including haying operations, herbicide applications and monitoring for pests and diseases.
Over the past week, most regions in the province received significant rainfall. While these rains were welcomed in some areas, excessive precipitation in others has led to saturated fields. Combined with periodic high winds, these conditions have delayed in-crop spraying operations in several regions.
The Foam Lake area recorded the highest rainfall at 110 millimetres (mm), followed by Hillsborough with 77 mm. Both Elfros and Lacadena reported 68 mm of rainfall.
Rainfall significantly increased topsoil moisture, with surplus conditions increasing in most areas.
Cropland topsoil moisture is:
- 20 per cent surplus;
- 77 per cent adequate; and
- Three per cent short.
Hayland topsoil moisture is:
- 15 per cent surplus;
- 77 per cent adequate;
- Seven per cent short; and
- One per cent very short.
Pasture topsoil moisture is:
- 12 per cent surplus;
- 78 per cent adequate; and
- 10 per cent short.
Cool and cloudy conditions slowed crop development. While most crops are reported to be developing at a normal pace, a notable portion is behind the expected stages of development for this time of year. Crop development in the province is rated as:
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