CROP REPORT FOR THE PERIOD MAY 17 TO 23, 2011

Fifty-four 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 72 per cent seeded.

Significant seeding progress was made in western and northern regions during the past week. Producers in the eastern and southern regions were able to get into the fields for a few days; however, recent rainfall has challenged seeding operations in some areas.

The southeast is reporting 24 per cent seeded, the southwest 55 per cent, the east-central 43 per cent, the west-central 74 per cent, the northeast 62 per cent and the northwest 79 per cent.

Topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 34 per cent surplus, 61 per cent adequate and five per cent short. Hay and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 30 per cent surplus, 63 per cent adequate and seven per cent short.

Livestock water availability is adequate and pasture conditions are rated as 34 per cent excellent, 50 per cent good, 14 per cent fair and two per cent poor.

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

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For more information, contact:

Daphne Cruise
Agriculture
Moose Jaw
Phone: 306-694-3587