Tag: crop report

Farmers across the Lloydminster region are seeing gradual improvement in seeding conditions, though progress remains behind normal on both sides of the Alberta-Saskatchewan border.

Cool spring weather and a slow start to the season continue to shape early crop conditions on both sides of the provincial border near Lloydminster.

As spring seeding begins across Saskatchewan, the provincial government is reminding farmers and the public to make safety a priority during what is shaping up to be a slow and challenging start to the season.

Harvest progress in the Lloydminster region and areas to the east has been slow for the period ending Aug. 18. Scattered rain showers and humid mornings are shortening harvest days and delaying crop maturity. On the Alberta side of Lloydminster, early-maturing crops like field peas, lentils, and barley are being swathed and combined, while others are still waiting for warmer, drier weather to reach maturity.

The crop report for the period July 22–28 shows Lloydminster had less rainfall than other areas in the region.

Rainfall significantly increased topsoil moisture across Saskatchewan for the period June 17-23, giving producers a helping hand to the growing season.