CROP REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 7, 2007

Ninety-four per cent of the 2007 harvest is complete to date, compared to the five-year (2002-06) average of 82 per cent, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food's weekly crop report.

The southern part of the province is furthest advanced with 99 per cent complete. The northeast is least advanced with 80 per cent combined. Yield estimates continue to point to below average total production. Overall, quality could be considered average.

According to crop reporters, producers in some regions expect to finish harvest this coming week, while those in other regions may need until the end of October. Producers who have finished harvesting have begun fall work, including straw baling, hauling bales, rock picking, fertilizer application and harrowing.

Frost, rain and migratory birds caused the majority of the crop damage during the past week.

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For more information, contact:

Terry Bedard
Agriculture and Food
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5956