Saskatchewan Crop Conditions Mixed as Fields Dry

Saskatchewan crop conditions were mixed compared to a week earlier, with soybeans showing a sharp improvement while ratings declined for canola, lentils and several other crops, according to the latest provincial crop report on Thursday. The proportion of soybeans rated good to excellent as of Monday climbed 13 percentage points to 86%, up from 73% at the end of June. Oats improved three points to 83%, and durum increased 1 point to 94%. Spring wheat remained unchanged at 85% good to excellent a