Released on June 24, 2010
Saskatchewan farmers have seeded 76 per cent of the 2010 crop, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's Weekly Crop Report. In general, the past weeks' rain has made seeding stressful and left many acres unseeded. It has caused flooding in many areas. Thunderstorms continue to roll through the province.
Seeding is 96 per cent complete in northwestern Saskatchewan; 89 per cent complete in southwestern Saskatchewan; 91 per cent complete in west-central Saskatchewan; 76 per cent complete in southeastern Saskatchewan; 59 per cent complete in east-central Saskatchewan and 50 per cent complete in the northeast.
Across the province, cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 64 per cent surplus and 36 per cent adequate. Topsoil moisture on hay land and pasture is rated as 39 per cent surplus, 60 per cent adequate and one per cent short.
Fifty-two per cent of the province's fall-seeded cereals are at a normal stage of development, but 77 per cent of the spring-seeded cereals, 77 per cent of the oilseeds and 67 per cent of the pulses are behind normal in development.
Seventy-five and 80 per cent of the winter wheat and fall rye are in good to excellent condition, respectively. Seventy-seven per cent of the spring wheat, 84 per cent of the durum, 70 per cent of the barley, 72 per cent of the oats, 75 per cent of the flax, 71 per cent of the canola, 79 per cent of the mustard, 83 per cent of the lentils, 82 per cent of the peas and 78 per cent of the canaryseed and chickpeas are in good to fair condition.
Crops are showing signs of stress from excess moisture. Crop damage is attributed mostly to flooding and hail. Cutworm, wireworm and gopher damage has been reported, along with leaf diseases and root rots.
Haying has yet to begin for the majority of producers. Farmers are trying to control weeds but facing challenges due to excess moisture in fields.
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For more information, contact:
Grant McLean
Agriculture
Moose Jaw
Phone: 306-694-3592