Saskatchewan Crop Conditions Ease Mostly Lower

Although still strong, the condition rating for most Saskatchewan crops slipped from two weeks ago as large parts of the province continued to dry out. This past week did feature several heavy thunderstorms – some of which were accompanied by hail - but the latest weekly crop report on Thursday said the moisture was very localized, leaving many areas still in need of moisture amid high daytime temperatures and strong winds. Cropland topsoil moisture was rated 2% surplus, 66% adequate, 28%