As of June 10, seeding was 98 per cent complete in Saskatchewan according to the province’s weekly crop report. Also, 79 per cent of pulse crops were in normal development, while 19 per cent were behind and two per cent were ahead. Lentils were rated 90 per cent good to excellent, while chickpeas were rated at 95 per cent. Field peas were rated at 91 per cent good to excellent, while soybeans were at 83 per cent.
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Pulse Weekly: Crops growing well in Saskatchewan despite rains
Saskatchewan spring planting virtually complete
At 98 per cent complete, spring planting in Saskatchewan has essentially wrapped up for 2024, although for rain has delayed farmers’ last rounds in the northeast and east-central regions of […] Read more
Feed Grain Weekly: Prices drift down as seeding nears completion
The recent influx of moisture across the Prairies put pressure on feed grain prices, according to an Alberta-based trader.
Planting in Saskatchewan on the verge of completion
Spring planting in Saskatchewan moved into its final days as it advanced 17 points at 94 per cent complete as of June 3. Saskatchewan Agriculture noted that despite the speed seeding has been going it was a shade behind the five and 10-year averages of 97 per cent finished.
Prairie forecast: Drier with a slow warming trend
Now—for those of you who still need rain, the developing pattern doesn't look like an overall dry pattern. It's just not all clouds with the threat of showers every couple of days. For those of you on the eastern Prairies who are tired of rain then a little sunshine and heat is what the doctor ordered.
Saskatchewan seeding progress running behind average
Saskatchewan farmers made good seeding progress during the week ended May 27 although operations continue to run behind average as varied rainfall caused some delays, according to the latest weekly report from the provincial agricultural department.
Prairie forecast: Plenty of chances for rain
Forecast issued May 29, covering May 20 to June 5, 2024
Looking at the big picture, we should see some warmer temperatures—after all it is June—but I still don't see signs of any sustained heat.
Saskatchewan sees good seeding progress, but behind average pace
Spring planting in Saskatchewan progressed 24 points during the week ended May 20, putting seeding at 56 per cent complete, according to the provincial Agriculture department. However, that’s 12 points behind this time last year and well below the five-year average of 76 per cent finished.
SeedMaster to expand Sask. headquarters
SeedMaster announced today its intention to invest $10 million in expanding its Emerald Park, Sask., headquarters, just east of Regina.
Prairie forecast: Cool, unsettled weather across the Prairies
Forecast issued May 22, covering May 22 to 29, 2024
Rainy, cool and unsettled weather to continue across the Prairies as the influence of upper lows continue.