Saskatchewan winter cereal crops expected to thrive after many producers planted early
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After a severe drought this summer devastated Saskatchewan farmers, this years' crops came off early, which means winter cereal crops were able to be planted sooner.
After a severe drought this summer devastated Saskatchewan farmers, they are finding a silver lining.
This year’s crops came early, which means winter cereal crops were able to be planted sooner.
Barley, rye, oats and wheat are usually planted at the end of August in the Saskatoon area.
Many producers had to harvest summer crops nearly a month sooner than usual due to drought conditions and poor levels of moisture.
However, it provided an opportunity to see winter cereals sooner than expected.
With almost 40 mm of rain in August, any crops planted early are already off to a good start.
“If you did have winter wheat sewn, it’s got off to a great start and you know we’re sure hoping for significant rainfall and moisture in October and so on,” said Todd Lewis, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan.
Moisture is not the biggest concern for winter crops this year.