Crop quality remains an issue as Saskatchewan producers wrap up harvest operations for 2015. According to the final weekly crop report of 2015, 99 per cent of the crop is now in the bin.
Yields vary across the province but most are reported to be average. Yields for red spring wheat are 37 bushels per acre, durum 38 bushels per acre, oats 85 bushels per acre, barley 59 bushels per acre, canola 34 bushels per acre, peas 31 bushels per acre and lentils 1,293 lb. per acre.
The quality of the crop is an issue in some regions, with the majority rated close to or below the 10-year average.
Cattle ranchers are reporting they have adequate feed supplies for the winter, with hay yields averaging around 1.0 tons per acre on dry land and between 3.0 and 4.0 tons per acre on irrigated land.
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The report also stated producers had a challenging time with the harvest due to frequent rainfall, crops maturing late and secondary growth of weeds.
Producers also reported that the number of acres seeded for winter cereals is average in most areas, but down slightly in the southeast, east-central and west-central regions due to a late harvest and soil conditions.
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