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FARMERS CUT AMOUNT OF CROP IN THE FIELD IN HALF

Released on December 30, 2002

Saskatchewan farmers made some harvesting progress in November and

December, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food, and Rural

Revitalization.



A recent survey of crop reporters estimated about 1.7 million acres remain

to be harvested. This is about one-half of the 3.8 million acres of crop

yet to be harvested reported in the November 15th crop report summary for

2002.



Over two-thirds of the crop still in the field is estimated to be in

northeastern and north central areas of the province. Crops with the

highest percentage of the seeded area still in the fields include flax,

canola, sunflowers and canary seed. Crops left in the field face potential

damage from weather and animals, with any further harvest progress

depending on winter weather.



Combining this late in the year was made challenging by ice and snow in the

fields. Most of the late harvested grain has been dried or will need to be

watched carefully for signs of spoilage. Machinery took a beating on the

frozen ground and in trying to handle tough crops.



Bales will also need to be watched for signs of heating as straw and hay

were baled at moisture levels higher than desired. Thousands of acres were

swath-grazed across the province and many cattle still remain on the

fields. Reporters also indicated that there is still baling to be done and

bales to be hauled home.



Crop Reports for the 2002 crop are available online at www.agr.gov.sk.ca.



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For more information, contact:



Terry Karwandy

Policy Branch

Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization

Regina

Phone: (306) 787-5956

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