Released on May 31, 2012
Seventy-four per cent of the 2012 crop has been seeded according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's weekly Crop Report. The five-year (2007-2011) average for this time of year is approximately 70 per cent seeded.
Seventy-one per cent of the crop is seeded in the southeast, 80 per cent in the southwest, 59 per cent in the east-central area, 73 per cent in the west-central area, 80 per cent in the northeast and 86 per cent in the northwest.
A large amount of precipitation across the province has stopped seeding for a couple of days to a week. Precipitation varied from less than one inch to over four inches in some areas. Producers in southern and eastern regions are dealing with very wet soil conditions.
Topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 40 per cent surplus and 60 per cent adequate. Hay and pasture topsoil moisture is 26 per cent surplus, 73 per cent adequate and one per cent short.
Seventy-eight per cent of the fall cereals, 52 per cent of the spring cereals, 49 per cent of the oilseeds and 53 per cent of the pulses are at normal stages of development for this time of year. The majority of crops that have emerged are in good to excellent condition. Most crop damage this week is due to excess moisture and frost.
Farmers are busy controlling weeds and trying to finish seeding.
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For more information, contact:
Grant McLean
Agriculture
Moose Jaw
Phone: 306-694-3592