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Enough rain for runoff in some areas, too little in others: northeastern crop report

Some areas of the region reported enough rainfall from June 8 to 14 to allow for runoff to occur, while others indicated what they received was hardly enough to counter the wind and heat during the week.
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Some areas of the Northeastern region reported enough rainfall to allow for runoff to occur, while others indicated what they received was hardly enough to counter the wind and heat during the week. Photo by Vonkara1/Getty Images

Some areas of the region reported enough rainfall from June 8 to 14 to allow for runoff to occur, while others indicated what they received was hardly enough to counter the wind and heat during the week.

Most fields have been sprayed at least once but those looking to apply a second pass are being delayed by the wind. Re-seeding of canola that was damaged by flea beetle is now complete in many parts of the region.

Areas around Vonda and Melfort received the highest amount of rain in the region this week with 40 mm. The Hudson Bay area received 38 mm, the Birch Hills area 34 mm, the Prince Albert and Spruce Home areas 30 mm and the Nipawin area area 22 mm.

Regionally, the moisture conditions improved this week. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as eight per cent surplus, 83 per cent adequate and nine per cent short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as eight per cent surplus, 74 per cent adequate and 18 per cent short.

In the northeast region, 82 per cent of the fall cereals, 76 per cent of the spring cereals, 72 per cent of the pulse crops and 66 per cent of the oilseed crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year.

Crop conditions range from fair to good in the region, with 87 per cent of the peas, 63 per cent of the spring wheat and 57 per of the canola being in good condition at this time.

The crops, as well as hay land and pasture, are doing well for growth and development in most areas of the region. Some canola fields that have been hit hard by flea beetles were the exception.

The majority of crop damage this week was due to wind, heat and flea beetles. Producers are currently assessing the damage that was caused by the strong winds that occurred in certain areas of the region.

The Northeastern crop report, provided by the provincial government, covers Hudson Bay, Tisdale, Melfort, Carrot River, Humboldt, Kinistino, Cudworth, Aberdeen, Prince Albert, Choiceland and Paddockwood areas.

 

East Central Saskatchewan

Very little in-crop spraying is taking place due to strong winds and rain throughout the region this past week; this is allowing weeds to establish themselves and pose the risk of outcompeting crops. Producers are hoping to get a good window to spray before their crops are too large.

Most of the east-central region received some rainfall over the weekend, but reporters have indicated that more is needed to progress crop development and sustain pastures.

The Craven are received the most rain with 70 mm. The Bulyea are received 69 mm, the Rhein area 67 mm, the Esterhazy and Jedburgh areas 60 mm, the Semens and Pelly areas 52 mm and the Meacham area nine mm.

The rain received this past week improved topsoil moisture conditions in the region. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 71 per cent adequate, 27 per cent short and two per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated 55 per cent adequate, 34 per cent short and eleven per cent very short.

Crop development is on track for the region with 79 per cent of the pulse crops, 77 per cent of the fall cereals, 76 per cent of the spring cereals and 58 per cent of the oilseed crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year. Canola is slightly behind due to the cooler temperatures earlier in spring and the dry conditions.

Crop conditions range from fair to good in the region, with 71 per cent of the spring wheat, 58 per cent of the lentils and 44 per of the canola being in good condition at this time.

The majority of crop damage this week was due to strong winds, dry conditions, flea beetles and gophers which have left isolated bare patches in some fields.

The East Central crop report, provided by the provincial government, covers Watrous, Melville, Yorkton, Cupar, Kamsack, Foam Lake, Preeceville, Kelvington, Lumsden, Craik and Clavet areas