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Saskatchewan Crops Advancing Rapidly

REGINA - Jul 18/18 - SNS -- Pulse and specialty crops in Saskatchewan are advancing rapidly, helped by high temperatures and scattered rainfall events, judging from the latest crop progress report from Saskatchewan's department of agriculture.

Data from crop reporters across the province suggest 80% of the fall cereals, 78% of the spring cereals, 76% of the oilseeds and 78% of the pulse crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year. But, crop conditions vary widely based on moisture levels.

While most crops range from fair to excellent condition, first cut hay yields suggest average yields for pulses and other crops could be at least 10% below average.

"Many areas of the province have seen another week of wild weather that brought hail, severe winds and crop damage; however, it also brought some much-needed moisture," Saskatchewan Agriculture said. "Some areas in the west central and southwestern regions are still in need of a significant rainfall to help crops fill pods and heads."

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