Topsoil moisture levels continue to decline in Sask., but some crops progressing well
Dry conditions are still causing headaches for many farmers in Saskatchewan, but crops in other regions are progressing well thanks to recent rain and warm weather.
According to the weekly crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, which covered the week ending on Monday, topsoil moisture levels continued to decline across the province, causing stress for both crops and producers and leading to rapid crop development in some regions.
The heaviest rain over the past week was in the Hanley area, where 44 millimetres fell, followed by the Serath area, with 33 millimetres.
“Other areas received much needed rainfall, but producers are hoping for more in the coming weeks,” the ministry noted.