Rail lockout sows uncertainty as Sask. harvest now 15% complete [Video]

Producers across Saskatchewan are reporting variable yields amongst a range of crops due to increased heat this year.

In Saskatchewan’s crop report for Aug. 13 – Aug. 19., the province says some producers faced delays in their harvest due to a string of thunderstorms.

Heavy rain and hail was the cause of crop damage in several regions. Craven received its highest rainfall ever recorded with 69 millimetres. Other affected communities included Strasbourg with 66 millimetres and Caron area with 52 millimetres.

However, the province reiterated that the main source of crop damage during the week was due to a lack of moisture province-wide.

All told, Saskatchewan’s harvest is now 15 per cent complete. Again, ahead of both the five and ten year averages of 13 and 11 per cent.

Leading the province in harvest progress is the southwest (29 per cent), followed by the southeast (21 per cent), east-central (17 …