Warm weather continues to help advance both crop development and haying progress. Saskatchewan livestock producers have 29 per cent of the 2013 hay crop cut and 27 per cent baled or put into silage, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's weekly Crop Report for July 9 to 15. Ninety-three per cent of the provincial hay crop is rated as good to excellent in quality.
Sixty-six per cent of fall cereals and 65 per cent of spring cereals are considered to be at a normal stage of development at this time of the year.
Sixty per cent of oilseed crops and 72 per cent of pulse crops are considered to be at a normal stage of development at this time of the year.
Most parts of the province received varying amounts of rain last week, ranging from trace amounts to 72 mm with a provincial average of 16 mm. Flooding, hail and wind caused significant damage in some areas. Insects and diseases also contributed to crop damage.
