Farmers who received good rains this past year are expecting bigger yields, but dry spots continue to plague returns in the southwest.
For Rob Stone, a farmer in the Davidson area, yields are shaping up to be better than last year, but they are still significantly below average.Article contentHe suspects his canola will likely need to be covered by crop insurance while his lentils and wheat are right on the cusp.
This year, Kelley explained the farm received good rains during seeding, which allowed the plants to establish. That was followed by well-timed rains, few insects, little disease and no hail.“We needed a really good year given higher input costs and higher fuel costs, just higher costs across the board,” she said. “And this will help us plan for next year because we’re looking into higher input costs as well. It’s just a really great place to be in.
The crop report released Thursday stated producers have 23 per cent of the crop in the bin, up from 16 per cent last week, though slightly behind the five-year average of 26 per cent.Article content Much of the province received rain over the past week, though most areas in the southwest and west-central regions received minimal amounts. Rain was heavier in the other regions, which lodged crops and further delayed harvest.
As harvest continues into the long weekend, SGI is reminding people to watch for farm machinery on the road.
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