Markets are quieter-than-normal as farmers continue to be busy with harvest operations. Photo: Thinkstock

Rains help late crops in Saskatchewan, but delay harvest

Harvest progress at two per cent complete

Widespread rains across Saskatchewan during the week ended Aug. 11 brought much needed moisture to later seeded crops still filling. However, the precipitation slowed desiccation operations and may hurt the quality of earlier seeded crops, said the weekly provincial report.


A wheat crop heads for the ripening stage in southeast Saskatchewan, July 20, 2024.  Photo: Greg Berg

Rain aids some Saskatchewan crops

Soil moisture largely adequate

There was some relief for crops in Saskatchewan following sporadic showers. The provincial agriculture department said farmers are hoping for more rain to aid head and pod filling, but the weekly crop report for the week ended July 28 noted that more moisture wouldn’t help the yields for more advanced crops.





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Dryness poised to threaten Saskatchewan crops

Growing conditions vary across province

Crops in Saskatchewan are developing in opposite directions, the province’s latest crop report said. Growing conditions in the province vary, with some areas receiving enough rain while other locations are experiencing crop stress due to hot, dry conditions.




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Saskatchewan crops in need of rain: report

Intense storms cause some damage

Isolated showers across Saskatchewan during the week ended June 16 brought welcome moisture, but "a good general rain is needed to help push crop development and ensure the crop doesn't begin to deteriorate in condition," said the latest provincial crop report released June 19.