Around the province, crop conditions continue to improve with the recent rainfall. Moisture has been brought to many areas and the majority of crop are in poor to good conditions. Although, more rainfall will be needed to help crops develop.

Crops at their normal stages of development for this time of year are as following: 66 per cent fall cereals, 56 per cent spring cereals, 42 per cent oilseeds, and 70 per cent pulse crops. The crops are behind to normal in their stages of development.

Topsoil moisture conditions have changed slightly this week. In the province topsoil moisture on cropland has been rated 4 per cent surplus, 85 per cent adequate, and 11 per cent short. On hay land and pasture, topsoil moisture has been rated 2 per cent surplus, 76 per cent adequate, 21 per cent short, and 1 per cent very short. 

One per cent of the hay crop is cut and on per cent has been baled or put into silage. The hay quality has been rated as 3 per cent excellent, 20 per cent good, 40 per cent fair, and 37 per cent poor. Hay yields have been reported by producers to be significantly lower than average this year due to the lack of moisture received in the spring.

Pastures have improved with the recent moisture but carrying capacity is expected to reduce. Livestock producers will be looking for an alternative feeding source.

Producers are applying fungicides where warranted and in-crop herbicide applications are wrapping up.

Crop damage was endured the past week by localized flooding, strong winds, hails, and insects such as grasshoppers.

For more information on the crop report for the period June 25th to July 1st click here.