The Northeast region now has 12 per cent of this year’s harvest completed, slightly ahead of the five-year average of nine per cent. Producers are patiently waiting for their crops to dry down and some are starting to ramp up swathing and desiccating activities. This week saw storms roll through some of the region resulting in delays.
Fall rye harvest has wrapped up, allowing producers to focus on spring-seeded crops. So far 38 per cent of field peas, 21 per cent of barley, 13 per cent of lentils and two per cent of spring wheat have been harvested so far. If conditions remain dry, harvest will move along quickly in the region.
Like most of the province, the northeast received precipitation throughout the week with some areas such as Rosthern reporting 28 mm. Other notable precipitation was reported in the Bruno area (25 mm) and the St. Brieux area (18 mm). Crop land topsoil moisture is rated as 55 per cent adequate, 39 per cent short and six per cent very short. Hayland is rated as 47 per cent adequate, 48 per cent short and five per cent very short. Pastureland is rated as 42 per cent adequate, 53 per cent short and five per cent very short
Crop damage this past week is mostly due to wind, heavy rain and hail damage which saw some crops be completely cut down. Producers are busy with harvesting, swathing or applying desiccants.
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