Seeding Surges in Saskatchewan
REGINA - May 17/18 - SNS -- Hot and dry weather allowed seeding to leap forward during the past week in Saskatchewan, with 35% of all crops now in the ground, compared to 30% by the middle of May last year and the recent five year average of 32% complete.
Planting of pulse crops is most advanced, with 57% of the intended lentil area now in the ground, along with 63% of pea fields and 54% of the province's chickpea area.
In Saskatchewan's southeastern region, seeding of all crops is how half complete. Lentil planting is most advanced at 76% complete, compared to 52% of the wheat crop, 58% of the durum, 39% of the canola, and 41% of the soybeans.
Saskatchewan Agriculture topsoil moisture conditions deteriorated over the past week because of strong and warm winds. Rain will be needed in the coming weeks to help with crop germination and
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