Saskatchewan crop report as of Oct. 3
Almost 80 percent of this year’s crop is harvested. Rain has slowed harvest in most areas, although progress is still ahead of the five-year average for this time of year.
Rain and wind caused most crop damage.
South
Rain has slowed harvest. Most crops have been combined. Yields vary from average to above–average, depending on seeding conditions and moisture.
Cropland, hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is reported as mostly adequate.
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Strong winds, heavy rains and frost caused damage. Rain caused bleaching and sprouting, resulting in concerns of downgrading. Some farmers are finishing harvest but most will need a few more days of warm, dry weather.
Central
The west-central region is the furthest along in the province, with majority of the crop combined. Little rain was reported in the area. East-central region is reported with having most of the crop in the bin.
In the west-central region, cropland, hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is mostly very short. Crop and combine fires were reported. In the east-central region, cropland, hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is mostly adequate.
Crop damage was caused by strong winds. In the east-central region, rain caused bleaching in swathed crops.
North
Yields vary depending on seeding and moisture conditions. Cropland, hay land and pasture topsoil moisture in the northeast is mostly adequate. In the northwest, cropland, hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is mostly short. Some cattle are being moved home from pasture, while some producers are hauling water to cattle.
Little crop damage was caused due to some light frost in the northwestern region. Strong winds caused canola swaths to blow in the northeastern region.
