Canada: Seeding delayed, moisture conditions good

Published 2024년 5월 19일

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As of May 13, Saskatchewan farmers have planted one-sixth of their crop, but progress is behind the five-year average due to rainy weather, with 32% of fields remaining unplanted. The most progress has been made in seeding pulse crops, particularly field peas, lentils, and chickpeas, while seeding of durum, spring wheat, oats, and oilseeds like mustard, canola, and flax is less advanced. Only 8% of soybeans have been planted. Overall, moisture conditions are favorable with four% surplus and 86% adequate for crop land, and two% surplus and 81% adequate for pasture land. However, some areas in the southeast and southwest are experiencing shortages.

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Farmers put one-sixth of the crop in by the end of May 13 but were still behind the five year average. Thirty-two per cent of fields were planted down from 54 per cent average as rains delayed progress. Seeding was most advanced in the southwest at 45 per cent and 36 per cent in the southeast, which includes Moose Jaw. Provincially, pulse crops led seeding at 53 per cent of field peas, 50 per cent of lentils and 39 per cent of chickpeas. Thirty-eight per cent of durum was in with 36 per cent of spring wheat and 22 per cent of oats. Among oilseeds, 24 per cent of mustard was done, 17 per cent of canola and seven per cent of flax. Only eight per cent of soybeans were planted. Moisture conditions are good with ratings for crop land at four per cent surplus, 86 per cent adequate, nine per cent short and ...

Source: Moosejawtoday