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Sask Crops Developing Slowly

REGINA - May 30/19 - SNS -- Seeding of this year's crops is entering its final stages across much of

As of May 27, 92$ of all crops were in the ground, compared to the recent five year average of 83% complate by the end of May. However, the provincial agriculture department noted, "Crop growth is delayed in much of the province, and most crops are behind their normal developmental stages for this time of year."

Across the province, 38% of this year's pulse crops are behind normal development and only 3% ahead of normal development. However, it is too early to make any assumptions about the impact this will hjave on prospective yields.

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