Census Division 1 – Carnduff, Estevan, Lampman, Redvers and Stoughton areas
Census Division 2 – Avonlea, Fillmore, Minton, Radville and Weyburn areas
Census Division 5 – Broadview, Esterhazy, Melville and Moosomin areas
Census Division 6 – Belle Plaine, Cupar, Lumsden, Indian Head, Regina and Rouleau areas
For the Period July 16 to 22, 2024
The region continues to experience hot and dry conditions which has quickened crop development and resulted in deteriorating crop conditions, especially in areas where lower amounts of precipitation have been received. Producers are hoping for rain soon to help lessen the impact of the heat on their crop yields, aid hayland regrowth and improve their pasture lands currently supporting livestock.
There was no reported rainfall for the southeast this week; some producers are reporting their crops have turned so fast they might be harvesting by next week. Topsoil moisture conditions continue to drop week to week. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 52 per cent adequate, 41 per cent short and six per cent very short. Hayland topsoil moisture is rated as 46 per cent adequate, 46 per cent short and eight per cent very short. Pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 40 per cent adequate, 51 per cent short and nine per cent very short.
Crop conditions in the region also continue to decline from the heat and dry growing conditions. Crops such as wheat, durum, barley, canola and lentils are rated to be in fair to good condition, but if the weather does not improve we will see a further increase in poor and very poor rated crops.
Haying has been slow in the region this past week with 27 per cent of the crop now cut and 46 per cent of it baled or put up as silage. Hay quality remains high with a rating of 20 per cent excellent, 64 per cent good and 16 per cent fair. Operations have been slow due to the hot dry weather increasing the risk of equipment and field fires.
Crop damage continues to be caused by heat, lack of moisture, gophers, grasshoppers and aphids. Producers have or will be close to completing fungicide applications as the window for application has closed for many crops.
For more information about Southeastern Saskatchewan, explore the Crop Report Dashboard.