Saskatchewan farmers ‘hoping for rain immmediately:’ Crop report

Some farmers are feeling the pinch as rural municipalities across Saskatchewan declare emergencies due to drought conditions.

“Dry conditions are impacting parts of the province and many producers are hoping for rain immediately,” said the weekly crop report, which was released by the Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday.

The report said “very little rain” fell around the province during the week, with the Dinsmore area receiving the most precipitation at 14 millimetres. That lack of moisture resulted in a decrease in soil moisture levels.

According to the report, cropland topsoil moisture was rated at 21 per cent adequate, 55 per cent short and 24 per cent very short. Hay and pastureland topsoil moisture levels were 17 per cent adequate, 55 per cent short and 28 per cent very short.