Harvest operations have already begun in Saskatchewan and in most parts of the province, pulse crops are in good condition.
Dale Risula, provincial pulse specialist for the Saskatchewan government, says while the southwestern part of the province had below-normal precipitation during the growing season, most of Saskatchewan saw sufficient moisture levels and satisfactory crops.
He adds that faba beans are not faring as well as peas and lentils, but their seeded area is dwarfed by those of other pulse crops.
Risula says earlier seeded crops had to face the brunt of hotter temperatures earlier this summer and matured faster, meaning that later seeded crops benefited more by late-season rainfall.
As a result, crops seeded later seem to have better yield.
