REGINA – Moisture is needed in most parts of the province to replenish topsoil. In this week’s crop report, Saskatchewan Agriculture says conditions continue to deteriorate and significant rainfall is needed soon to help crops, hay and pasture develop.
According to the report, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated 35 per cent short and 17 per cent very short with hay land and pasture topsoil rated at 42 per cent short and 24 per cent very short.
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Officials say much of the hay is in poor condition and there are concerns about feed shortages. The ministry has set up an online listing for producers to advertise and source feed products.
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The lack of moisture and cool temperatures is delaying crop development in some areas, with 51 per cent of fall cereals, 60 per cent of spring cereals, 53 per cent of oilseeds and 56 per cent of pulse crops at normal development stages.
The majority of crops are in fair to good condition with crop damage over the past week caused by the lack of moisture, hail and insects.
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