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Dryness poised to threaten Saskatchewan crops

Growing conditions vary across province

Reading Time: 2 minutes Crops in Saskatchewan are developing in opposite directions, the province’s latest crop report said. Growing conditions in the province vary, with some areas receiving enough rain while other locations are experiencing crop stress due to hot, dry conditions.





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Saskatchewan crops in need of rain: report

Intense storms cause some damage

Reading Time: 2 minutes Isolated showers across Saskatchewan during the week ended June 16 brought welcome moisture, but "a good general rain is needed to help push crop development and ensure the crop doesn't begin to deteriorate in condition," said the latest provincial crop report released June 19.



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Saskatchewan few points short of wrapping up spring planting

Topsoil moisture levels down

Reading Time: 2 minutes Farmers in Saskatchewan have virtually wrapped up their spring seeding for 2025, with the provincial agriculture department reporting the crops were 97 per cent planted as of June 2. That's up nine points on the week, three ahead of this time last year and two above the five-year average.




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Seeding at halfway mark in Saskatchewan

Good weather aids planting

Reading Time: 2 minutes Favourable weather has allowed Saskatchewan farmers to make good seeding progress, with 49 per cent of intended acres in the ground as of May 12, according to the latest provincial report. That's up from 31 per cent the previous week and compares with the five-year average of 32 per cent.