CROP REPORT FOR THE PERIOD MAY 24 TO 30, 2011

Seventy per cent of the 2011 crop has been seeded according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's Weekly Crop Report. The five year (2006-2010) average for this time of year is approximately 81 per cent seeded. In 2010, 59 per cent of the crop was seeded at this time.

Significant seeding progress was made in western and northern regions during the past week. Producers in the eastern and southern regions made very little progress as the weather and field conditions continue to be a challenge. The majority of the southern and eastern regions are dealing with very wet soil conditions and flooding. Since April 1, 2011, many areas have recorded more than eight inches of rain, with other areas reporting over 10 inches of rain.

The southeast is reporting 32 per cent seeded, the southwest 64 per cent, the east-central 64 per cent, the west-central 92 per cent, the northeast 93 per cent and the northwest 93 per cent seeded.

Topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 35 per cent surplus, 57 per cent adequate and eight per cent short. Hay and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 32 per cent surplus, 58 per cent adequate and 10 per cent short.

Sixty-seven per cent of the oilseeds, spring cereals and pulse crops are behind normal in development. Fifty-one per cent of the winter cereals are at normal stage of development for this time of year. The majority of crops that have emerged are in fair to good condition.

Farmers are busy seeding, calving, hauling cattle to pasture and controlling weeds.

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For more information, contact:

Grant McLean
Agriculture
Moose Jaw
Phone: 306-694-3592
Email: grant.mclean@gov.sk.ca