Rain showers boost emerging crops across province

Jun 07, 2023

Emerging crops are doing well after rain showers that covered most of the province last week.

Spring wheat is the best with 27 per cent rated excellent for development and 60 per cent good.

Barley is rated 23 per cent excellent and 65 per cent good while peas are 23 per cent excellent and 64 per cent good.

Winter wheat is rated lowest with 16 per cent excellent and 84 per cent good.

Most seeding should be complete by next week.

Provincially 89 per cent of the crop was seeded, according to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture crop report. That's just three points behind the long term average.

Seeding in the northwest southwest and west cent regions is over nine-tenths done In the southeast which includes Moose Jaw seeding was 80 per cent done, nine per cent below the average.

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Video: Why Port Infrastructure is Key to Growing Canada's Farms and Economy

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) knows that strong, modern port infrastructure is vital to the success of Canada’s agriculture. When our ports grow, Ontario grain farmers and Canadian farms grow too—and when we grow, Canada grows.

In this video, we highlight the importance of investing in port infrastructure and how these investments are key to growing Ontario agriculture and supporting global trade. The footage showcases the strength of both Ontario’s farming landscapes and vital port operations, including some key visuals from HOPA Ports, which we are grateful to use in this project.

Ontario’s grain farmers rely on efficient, sustainable ports and seaway systems to move grain to markets around the world. Port investments are crucial to increasing market access, driving economic growth, and ensuring food security for all Canadians.

Why Port Infrastructure Matters:

Investing in Ports = Investing in Farms: Modernized ports support the export of Canadian grain, driving growth in agriculture.

Sustainable Growth: Learn how stronger ports reduce environmental impact while boosting economic stability.

Global Trade Opportunities: Improved port and seaway systems help farmers access new global markets for their grain.

Stronger Communities: Investment in ports means more stable jobs and economic growth for rural communities across Ontario and Canada.

We are proud to support the ongoing investment in port infrastructure and to shine a light on its vital role in feeding the world and securing a prosperous future for Canadian agriculture.

Special thanks to HOPA Ports for providing some of the stunning port footage featured in this video.