By Alice McFarlane

Lack of rain pushes harvest forward in Saskatchewan

Sep 12, 2024 | 12:38 PM

Another productive week for Saskatchewan farmers with 61 per cent of this year’s crop in the bin. That’s up from 42 per cent reported last week and ahead of the five-year average of 50 per cent.

The southwest region is still the furthest advanced in harvest progress at 85 per cent complete. The southeast and west-central regions are past the half-way point at 65 per cent and 54 per cent. The northwest region currently has 49 per cent harvested, the east-central region is 46 per cent and the northeast region is 34 per cent.

While the hot and dry weather the week of Sept. 3 to 9 has been great for combining, there have been reports of combine and equipment and field fires. Producers are also monitoring stored grain closely as there are concerns for bin heating given the high temperatures that occurred at the time of combining.

Crop specialist Meaghan Rosso said safety remains at the top of everyone’s minds this fall.

“As harvest is a very busy time for producers, they are reminded to take safety measures in all the work they do,” Rosso said. “This includes having fire mitigation resources on hand and taking precautions when working around power lines. The public is also reminded to take extra caution, time and space when encountering machinery on roadways.”

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Crop yield and quality continues to vary throughout the province due to the scattered rainfall received throughout the growing season.

Producers have indicated good crop quality in some areas, but there are more producers concerned with light bushel weights and small seed size for various crops.

Pea grades are mainly 2 CAN at 58 per cent with 39 per cent at 1 CAN. Similarly, lentil grades are mainly 2 CAN at 69 per cent with 25 per cent at 1 CAN.

Quality for barley is reported at 27 per cent malt, 48 per cent 1 CW and 25 per cent 2 CW/sample.

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