CROP REPORT FOR THE WEEK ENDING APRIL 20, 2008

Approximately one per cent of this year's crop is seeded, according to Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture's weekly crop report.

Peas, barley, lentils and wheat were seeded during the past week in the southern region of the province. Most northern and central areas are still two to three weeks away from seeding. The effects of the weekend storm will be reported in next week's crop report as much of the precipitation fell on Sunday.

Provincially, 51 per cent of the crop, hay and pasture land is reported to have adequate topsoil moisture - with most regions reporting over 50 per cent adequate. In the southwest region however, 17 per cent of crop land and 15 per cent of hay and pasture land are reported to have adequate topsoil moisture. Areas that received snow and rain during the weekend storm are expected to report an improvement in topsoil moisture conditions next week.

Reporters indicated that farmers spent last week fixing fences, readying machinery, picking rocks, controlling gophers, applying chemicals and fertilizer, and cleaning grain.

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For more information, contact:

Terry Bedard
Agriculture
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5956