Seeding season is all but wrapped up and the province’s latest crop report says emergence is already up to 86%.
The provincial emergence of major crops this week is in line with historical averages, with expectations that crops would be progressing faster if not for persistent cooler temperatures.
The emergence of major crops across the province is reported at 86%, which matches both the 5- and 10-year averages.
Despite the recent precipitation, surface soil moisture ratings in all regions of the province declined except for the Peace.
Provincial surface soil moisture good-to-excellent ratings are reported as 66%, above the 5-year average of 59% and the 10-year average of 62%.
Improved pasture growth conditions over the past few weeks have resulted in noticeable plant growth, resulting in reports of cows being turned out to pasture this week.
Growth conditions for pasture this week are stabilizing across the province, with provincial good-to-excellent growth conditions reported as 69 per cent, a 4 per cent decrease over last week while still ahead of the 5-year average of 54 per cent.
