Saskatchewan releases latest crop report

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Published: June 23, 2016

SOUTHEAST

Precipitation ranged from five millimetres to a provincial high of 80 millimetres in the Marquis area.

Most crops are in good to excellent condition, and most are ahead or at their normal stage of development for this time of year.

Topsoil moisture conditions for cropland and hayland average 85 percent adequate.

Dennis Sittler received a bit of a surprise last week while spraying near Landis, Sask. You never know what’s going to turn up in the fields this time of year.  |  Dennis Sittler photo

SOUTHWEST

Rainfall ranged from trace amounts to 51 millimetres.

Cropland, hayland and pasture topsoil moisture are rated about 90 percent adequate.

All major crops have excellent growth and are developing well, including hay.

Canola damage has been attributed to cabbage seedpod weevils.

EAST-CENTRAL

Precipitation varied from six to 49 millimetres with about 10 percent of cropland unseeded because of excess moisture.

Most crops are in good to excellent condition with normal or above normal development. Spraying for weeds is wrapping up.

Cropland, hayland and pasture topsoil moisture conditions are rated 91 percent adequate.

WEST-CENTRAL

Rainfall ranged from 10 to 37 millimetres, and most crops are in good condition with excellent development.

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Topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated 87 percent adequate, while hayland and pasture are 74 percent adequate.

Cutworms are reported to have caused crop damage.

NORTHEAST

Precipitation varied from seven to 38 millimetres.

Topsoil moisture conditions on cropland, hay land and pastures are rated about 89 percent adequate.

Spraying for weeds will be completed soon despite windy conditions.

NORTHWEST

Rainfall ranged from 12 to 36 millimetres.

Cropland topsoil moisture conditions are 80 percent adequate, while hayland and pastures are 67 percent adequate.

Crops are generally advancing well and at normal or above normal stages of development for this time of year.

Gophers are causing crop damage.

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