Rain Bogs Down Saskatchewan Harvest

Saskatchewan producers made little harvest progress this past week, as rain idled combines across the province. Thursday’s weekly crop report showed the overall provincial harvest at 79% complete as of Monday, up just 5 points from the previous week although still ahead of the five- and 10-year averages of 75% and 69%. Last year, an estimated 91% of the Saskatchewan crop was in the bin. “Although the moisture has helped replenish topsoil moisture conditions and green up pas