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Dry conditions this week have allowed farmers to nearly complete seeding in all regions of the province. Ninety-seven per cent of the crop is seeded, which is ahead of the five-year average (2016-. . .
The pressure was due to negative fundamentals as rapid planting progress is giving the grains a chance at above average yields in most regions. To top that off, most of the U.S. is sitting with adequate to surplus moisture conditions.
East-Central Saskatchewan: •Crop District 6A –Lumsden, Craik, Watrous and Clavet areas Currently, 77 per cent of the crop is seeded in the east-central region. This is up from 63 per cent last week and above the five-year average (2016-2020)of 62 per centfor this time of year. The recent rainfallwas not ideal for seeding progressbut will helpearlier seeded crops emerge and establish. Most of the region received good amounts rainfall this week. The Craven area reported the most with 92 mm, the Lipton area reported 91 mm, the Bulyea area reported 85 mm, the Bethune area reported 76 m...
The southwest region is the farthest along with 91 per cent of the crop seeded. Eighty-nine per cent has been seeded in the west-central, 87 per cent seeded in the northwest, 86 per cent seeded in the southeast, 85 per cent seeded in the northeast and lastly, 77 per cent seeded in the east-central region of the province. Steady rain was experienced this week across the province, especially in the south, which saw some very high rainfalls. The Limerick area received the most with 116 mm. The Indian Head area received 108 mm and the Odessa area received 100 mm. The rain will delay see...
Steady rain was experienced this week across the province, especially in the south, which saw some very high rainfalls. The Limerick area received the most with 116 mm. The Indian Head area received 108 mm and the Odessa area received 100 mm. The rain will delay seeding for some producers where soils are slow to drain but it is still very welcome to help crop and pasture growth. Cool, cloudy days and rain showers have helped improve moisture conditions in many parts of the province. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as six per cent surplus, 80 per cent adequate, 11 per cent short a...