Rain has helped topsoil moisture in some regions, but more is needed. Only 45 percent of topsoil moisture is rated adequate across the province.
Dry weather has delayed crop development. Cereals are furthest behind, with only 51 percent of crops at their normal development stage.
Crops are in fair to good condition.
South
Frobisher leads the province with 132 mm of rain since April 1.
Recent rain wasn’t enough to replenish soil on crop and hayland, and concerns of feed shortages remain.
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Varied precipitation and warm temperatures were generally beneficial for crop development across Alberta during the week ended July 8, according to the latest provincial crop report released July 11.
Frost was reported in southwestern Saskatchewan, but damage was minimal.
Central
Wind, hail and frost damaged crops in west-central Saskatchewan.
Moisture remains a concern, but the outlook is better in the east-central region, where 55 percent of topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as adequate.
Delayed and uneven crop development is making pesticide timing difficult.
North
Moisture conditions in the northeast have improved and are now rated as 85 percent adequate. The northwestern region fares worse at 51 percent adequate.
The northeast is seeing better crop performance. Seventy-six percent of oilseeds, 90 percent of pulses and 79 percent of spring cereals are at their normal developmental stages.
Development is delayed in the northwest, where most crops are rated poor to good.
