Saskatchewan’s crop report for Aug. 20-26 sees producers ahead of the five-year average of 21 per cent with 25 per cent of crop now harvested.
Strong winds and hail as large as golf balls resulted in total crop loss for some producers. Producers are hoping for warm days to help crops mature and avoid harvesting delays.
The southwest is leading harvest progress with 44 per cent of their crop off, followed by the southeast with 28 per cent.
The east central is at 25 per cent, the west-central with 15 per cent, the northeast with 12 per cent and the northwest with seven per cent.
Some producers in the border areas of the southwest and west-central regions could wrap up harvest by next week.
Topsoil moisture has improved for some regions due to the heavy thunderstorms, however, others are still experiencing dry conditions. These areas will need substantial rainfall and snow coverage to ensure a good start to the 2025 growing season.
Topsoil moisture for cropland is rated as one per cent surplus, 39 per cent adequate, 36 per cent short and 24 per cent very short.
Hayland is 33 per cent adequate, 40 per cent short and 27 per cent very short. Pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 22 per cent adequate, 39 per cent short and 39 per cent very short.
Crop damage over the past week was mainly due to strong winds, heavy rain and hail resulting in lodged or completely lost crops.
Crop yields vary across the province with producers experiencing higher than expected yields. Others are seeing less than average in the areas hit hardest by the heat and dry conditions.
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