Cool, wet weather continues to delay harvest operations for many producers. Seven per cent of the provincial crop has now been combined, while 28 per cent is swathed or ready to straight-cut. The five-year average (2009-2013) for this time of year is 14 per cent combined and 23 per cent swathed or ready to straight-cut.
The southwestern region is the furthest advanced, with 17 per cent of the crop combined. Seven per cent is combined in the southeast; six per cent in the west-central region; three per cent in the east-central and northeastern regions; and two per cent in the northwest.
Across the province, 65 per cent of fall rye, 42 per cent of field peas, 32 per cent of winter wheat, 23 per cent of lentils, nine per cent of mustard and two per cent of canola have been combined. Fifty-three per cent of canola and 21 per cent of mustard is swathed.
