Released on August 13, 2007
Seven per cent of the 2007 crop has been combined, and 15 per cent has been swathed or is ready to straight combine, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food's weekly crop report.
The five-year (2002-06) average for this time of year is three per cent combined and six per cent swathed or ready to straight combine.
Harvest operations are most advanced in the southwest, where 21 per cent of the crop has been combined. This is followed by the southeast with nine per cent combined. The fall rye crop is 53 per cent combined, winter wheat is 35 per cent combined, peas are 40 per cent combined and lentils are 33 per cent combined.
Crop reporters have revised yield estimates down slightly from two weeks ago, reflecting some loss due to the hot, dry weather.
Ninety-four per cent of the first-cut hay crop and 18 per cent of the second-cut has been baled or put into silage. Quality is generally expected to be good. Over half of the crop reporters do not expect a second cut of hay in their respective districts.
Topsoil moisture conditions on crop, hay and pasture land improved from last week, and were reported as adequate on 43 per cent of the total area. The southern regions continue to report the highest percentage of very short moisture conditions.
Insects, wind and drought were the main source of crop damage during the past week. In addition, last week's showers also caused quality loss in the crops.
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For more information, contact:
Terry Bedard
Agriculture and Food
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5956