Released on April 29, 2008
Topsoil moisture conditions on crop, hay and pasture land improved during the past week, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's weekly crop report.
Areas with surplus topsoil moisture are located primarily in the northern regions. Areas in the southern grainbelt extending into the central regions of the province, reported short and very short topsoil moisture.
Provincially, one per cent of the 2008 crop is planted. While a number of individual rural municipalities reported seeding of up to 20 per cent or more, many areas haven't started seeding due to wet and/or cold field conditions. This is essentially unchanged from the previous week as seeding was delayed because of the spring storm and additional snowfall.
Crop reporters indicated that pasture conditions are generally fair to very poor in many areas of the province, due to lack of heat and moisture. Northern pastures are largely covered in snow. Many southern areas and some central areas have inadequate livestock water supplies.
Poor weather conditions delayed fieldwork over the past week.
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For more information, contact:
Terry Bedard
Agriculture
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5956
Email: terry.bedard@gov.sk.ca