Pulse conditions in Saskatchewan are varied across the province with the worst-faring crops located in the western half.
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Pulse Weekly: Conditions vary across Saskatchewan
Weather, lack of moisture affecting crops
French TV show focuses on desiccants
The program, which covers environmental issues, will be in Saskatchewan looking at how farmers produce pulse crops
Crew from a French TV show that focuses on environmental issues will be in Saskatchewan this summer taking video offarmers spraying desiccants on pulse crops as part of an upcoming episode looking at the pros and cons of using desiccants.
Alberta crop ratings nudge up
But ground drier
Alberta saw its overall crop rating improve, but its surface soil became drier, the province’s latest crop report said.
Manitoba crops advancing nicely despite below normal moisture
About 50 to 70 per cent of normal precipitation
Crops in Manitoba continue to develop at a good pace despite a lack of rainfall in some parts of the province, reported Manitoba Agriculture on July 2.
Fungicide spraying season approaches for peas
Mistaking bacterial and fungal diseases like mycosphaerella can be a costly mistake for farmers
Mistaking bacterial infections versus fungal diseases an be a costly mistake for Canadian farmers growing peas and other pulse and soybean crops.
Pulse weekly: U.S. pulse area up in 2025
Stocks also higher
Farmers in the United States expect to grow more pulses in 2025, with areas planted to peas, lentils, chickpeas and edible beans all up on the year in the latest acreage data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, released June 30.
Saskatchewan crops firmly normal in development
Good majority of moisture levels rated adequate
Crops in Saskatchewan continued to be largely normal in their development, the provincial agriculture department said in its latest weekly crop report.
Manitoba crops in good shape: Report
Rainfall amounts vary widely
Crops in Manitoba continued to come along nicely, the provincial agriculture department reported for the week ended June 24.
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers reduces check-off levy
The group has seen a significant increase in its unrestricted surplus, which was $12.6 million at the end of the last fiscal year
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers have reduced the check-off levy from 0.67 per cent to 0.6 per cent of gross sales at the first point of sale.
Alberta crops 21 points below average but soil moisture improving
Prior to Alberta getting rain over the weekend of June 21 and 22, the province's crops were well below the five-year average for ratings. As of June 17, Alberta Agriculture said they were listed as 50 per cent good to excellent overall compared to the average of 71 per cent.
