Alberta crop conditions steady at 74 per cent good-to-excellent

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Published: July 12, 2024

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Wheat in progress west of Pathlow, Sask. on Aug. 1, 2022. (Dave Bedard photo)

Glacier FarmMedia – Warm temperatures helped keep crop conditions well above average in Alberta during the week ended July 9, although heat stress could become a concern without cooler temperatures and more precipitation in the weeks ahead, according to the latest provincial crop report.

Major crops in the province held steady at 74.0 per cent good-to-excellent during the week, which compares with the five-year average of 62.5 per cent good-to-excellent for this time of year.

On a crop-by-crop basis, spring wheat was rated 78.4 per cent good-to-excellent, followed by dry peas at 77.4 per cent, barley at 76.9 per cent, oats at 73.9 per cent and canola at 67.4 per cent.

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Major spring cereals continued to develop at a rate near historical averages. On average, spring wheat was reported at the early stages of head emergence, barley was at the late stages of booting and oats were at the early stages of booting

Limited precipitation over the week combined with warm air temperatures led to a weekly decrease in surface moisture across all regions of the province. Provincial surface soil moisture good-to-excellent ratings were reported as 66 per cent, which was above the five-year average of 60 per cent.

Provincial sub-surface moisture was 54 per cent good-to-excellent which was only one point below the five-year average.

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Phil Franz-Warkentin

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Phil Franz-Warkentin grew up on an acreage in southern Manitoba and has reported on agriculture for over 20 years. Based in Winnipeg, his writing has appeared in publications across Canada and internationally. Phil is a trusted voice on the Prairie radio waves providing daily futures market updates. In his spare time, Phil enjoys playing music and making art.

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