Winnipeg, June 2 – Saskatchewan farmers are making good progress on seeding, with 94 percent of the crop in the ground as of May 30, according to the province’s weekly crop report.
Seeding progress is still ahead of the five-year (2011-15) average of 77 percent for this time of year, despite a recent bout of cool, wet weather.
Southeast Saskatchewan is the furthest along, with 96 percent of the crop now in the ground. That compares to 94 percent in the northeast, 93 percent in the southwest and 91 percent in the east central area.
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Precipitation ranged from zero to 95 millimetres. Some areas will still need rain in the coming weeks to help crops emerge and establish, according to the report.
Topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as eight percent surplus, 86 percent adequate and six percent short.
Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as six percent surplus, 84 percent adequate, eight percent short and two percent very short.
Overall, crops that have emerged are in good to excellent condition, although there has been some damage caused by flea beetles and cutworms.
Producers are taking steps to control the weeds and the insects.
