Planting in Saskatchewan is 94 per cent complete.
According to the Saskatchewan government's crop report from May 28 to June 3, sowing The progress rate is up from last week’s 77% but lags behind the five-year and 10-year averages of 97%.
“The southeast and southwest regions are the most advanced, with 96 percent complete. The northwest is 93 percent complete, followed by the central east, central west and northeast regions, which are all 92 percent complete,” the report states.
Planting of peas, lentils, spring wheat and durum wheat is nearing completion. The report notes that mustard, triticale and perennial grasses are the most delayed.
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Rainfall in the province was erratic, with some areas receiving heavy rainfall, including 83 mm in the Porcupine Plains and 73 mm in the Foam Lakes. Ituna and Lipton both received 52 mm.
The report noted that surface soil moisture continued to increase this week.
“Topsoil moisture on cropland was 4% surplus, 91% adequate, and 4% deficit,” the report said. “Topsoil moisture on hayland was reported to be 2% surplus, 88% adequate, and 9% deficit. Topsoil moisture on pasture was 3% surplus, 87% adequate, and 10% deficit.”
Saskatchewan farmers need warm weather to get crops started, however, there are reports of planting delays due to cooler temperatures.
“The causes of crop damage over the past week were varied. Wind, frost and hail were reported across the province, with overall minor crop damage,” the report reads. “In some areas, producers reported localized heavy rainfall resulting in flooding of crops in lower areas of fields.”
Some producers have reported minor crop damage from flea beetle and cutworm pressure. Producers are also continuing to monitor locust and gopher populations.
“When weather permits, producers are busy with planting and spraying, while also picking up rocks, rolling the land, moving cattle to pasture and branding,” the report states. “Producers are reminded to put safety first when working.”
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