Winnipeg— Seeding is virtually complete in most of Saskatchewan, though some farmers were still busy reseeding crops that were damaged by frost at the end of May, the latest Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture crop report said.
Many regions are in need of rain to help them germinate successfully.
Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are three percent surplus, 40 percent adequate, 42 percent short and 15 percent very short.
Forages are also in need of rain, with hay and pastureland moisture conditions at two percent surplus, 36 percent adequate, 44 percent short and 18 percent very short.
The lack of moisture is slowing crop development in some regions. Fall cereals provincially are 25 percent headed, with 35 percent of canola and mustard crops in the seedling stage. About half of pulse crops are now in the vegetative state.
But, most crops remain in good condition despite the dryness, the report said, adding that some warm weather would be beneficial.
Much of the crop damage reported during the week was linked to flea beetles, wind, and the lack of moisture.
