Canada's Pulse Crops Developing Fast

REGINA - Jul 14/16 - SNS -- Saskatchewan pulse crops are developing more rapidly as the summer advances, with 27% of the crop ahead of normal and 70% at the average stage of development for the middle of July.

The latest crop progress report from Saskatchewan Agriculture noted, however, that rain remains an issue for the province, with significant amounts falling over much of the province over the weekend and into the week.

Amounts vary, but many areas of the province received at least 50 mm of rain over a short period of time. Some eastern and southern areas received well over 100 mm of rain in a matter of hours.

Crops in the hardest hit areas have been affected by localized flooding, lodging and saturated fields; however, the majority of crops outside the flooded areas are in good-to-excellent condition. Aside from problems caused by excess moisture, the majority of this week's crop damage has been caused by hail, wind and diseases such as leaf spot and root rot.

Provincially, cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 33% surplus, 66% adequate and 1% short. Warm and dry weather is needed soon to help dry up the excess moisture.

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