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Alberta’s Crops Drop 23 Percent Since Last Provincial Report

Alberta’s latest crop report says many farmers across the province are preparing for a average harvest.

All regions continue to report crops in variable conditions as a result of hot and dry conditions through July, with the greatest concern being noted in areas with the lowest soil moisture reserves.

If the dry conditions continue, expectations are that the crop will use the remaining soil moisture to fill existing seeds rather than developing new seeds.

While parts of the North East, North West, and Peace regions received meaningful rainfall earlier in the month, the remainder of the province is hoping for additional rainfall to be confident that crops will yield as expected.

Most regions are currently expecting an average crop yield.

Provincially, 51 per cent of all crops are rated in good to excellent condition, in comparison to the 5-year average of 56 per cent and 10-year average of 59 per cent.

The South Region has the highest proportion of crops rated as good to excellent condition at 70 per cent, followed by the North East Region reporting at 58 per cent, the Peace at 54 per cent, the North West at 30 per cent, and the Central Region at 27 per cent.

Overall, the provincial condition of all crops has decreased by 23 per cent compared to the report on July 16th.

Bernd van't Klooster
Bernd van't Klooster
Bernd Van't Klooster is a morning show host and news reporter with Vista Radio. Bernd has been a part of the team at 96.5 CKFM in his hometown of Olds since 2018. Bernd knows our community, having graduated from both Olds High School and Olds College. After his time at OC, Bernd graduated from the RTBN Program at SAIT. In addition to his news work, Bernd is also the play by play voice of Mountain View Colts hockey on CKFM. Bernd is a Dutch citizen, he can answer any of your wooden shoe questions! If you have a community event or announcement for us, get in touch with Bernd!

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