Spring Seeding Moisture Improves
REGINA - Apr 22/10 - SNS -- Spring seeding moisture conditions in Saskatchewan were given a solid boost by the rainfall events of April 13 and 14, according to Saskatchewan Agricultures Weekly Crop Report.
The west-central area averaged 27 mm, the southwest region averaged 18 mm and the northwest region averaged 39 mm of moisture. In the west-central region, the moisture was welcomed, but more is needed to help cope with the dry conditions experienced over the past couple of years. Crop reporters in the northeast are reporting fields are quite wet in some areas.
Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 8% surplus, 80% adequate, 8% short and 4% very short. Topsoil moisture on hay land and pasture is rated as 4% surplus, 72% adequate, 20% short and 4% very short. Producers in the southwest have begun seeding peas and mustard.
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