Sask. crop report: Development falls behind due to rainfall [Video]

Because of heavy rain and cooler conditions in parts of the province, crop development is falling behind normal for this time of year.

Despite all the rainfall, producers are reporting overall good conditions for crops, hay, and pasture lands, according to the crop report for the period of June 25 to July 1.

Currently, 29 per cent of pastures are reported as excellent, 57 per cent are reported as good, 13 per cent are fair, and one per cent as poor. Hay quality is currently rated as 25 per cent.

Topsoil moisture is continuing to increase in the province due to the frequent rainfall. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 14 per cent surplus, 80 per cent adequate, and six per cent short. Hayland topsoil moisture is at nine per cent surplus, 84 per cent adequate, six per cent short, and one per cent very short.

Pasture topsoil moisture is …