CROP REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 11TH

Hot weather helped improve crop conditions this week, but crop development remains behind normal, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization's weekly crop report.

Fall cereal crops are reported to be 80 per cent in good to excellent condition, with 58 per cent behind normal development for this time of year. Spring cereal crops are reported to be 85 per cent in good to excellent condition, but more than 80 per cent are behind. Oilseed crops are reported to be 70 per cent in good to excellent condition, with almost 85 per cent behind normal. Pulse crops are at 85 per cent in good to excellent condition, with 75 per cent of the crop behind normal development.

Topsoil moisture conditions continue to be adequate across the province, with some improvements in the west central area, while south eastern and north eastern areas reported additional surplus topsoil moisture areas.

Insects were again the main source of crop damage. Areas where the thundershowers hit reported some flooding damage. Isolated areas received significant hail damage. Crops are getting tall enough that heavy rainfalls are causing lodging. Diseases continue to show up around the province, and some fungicide applications are proceeding.

Haying operations are making progress in and around weather delays. Six per cent of the first cut hay crop has been baled or put into silage, and an additional 13 per cent has been cut. Concern has been expressed about cut hay that is receiving too much moisture.

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For More Information, Contact:

Terry Bedard Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization Regina Phone: (306) 787-5956