Insights and Stories on Crop Conditions

Jul. 12, 2024 at 3:53 pm CDT

Warm temperatures helped keep crop conditions well above average in Alberta during the week ended July 9, although heat stress could become a concern without cooler temperatures and more precipitation in the weeks ahead, according to the latest provincial crop report.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jul. 11, 2024 at 2:41 pm CDT

Warm and mostly dry conditions across Saskatchewan helped crops advance in their development during the week ended July 8, according to the latest provincial report.

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

Jul. 10, 2024 at 11:21 am CDT

Manitoba experienced variable amounts of precipitation during the week ended July 7 as crops continued to develop despite excess moisture in most areas.

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

Jul. 8, 2024 at 9:18 am CDT

Crops throughout Alberta stood at 75 per cent good to excellent as of July 2, according to the latest crop report from the provincial agriculture department. That was eight points above the five-year average despite cooler than normal temperatures and delayed crop development due to excessive rain for most of the province so far this year.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Jul. 4, 2024 at 2:47 pm CDT

Although crop conditions in Saskatchewan were good, the province’s latest crop report said development continued to fall behind normal for this time of year. Saskatchewan Agriculture pointed to the cooler temperatures and wet conditions as why development has been slower this year.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm