HUMBOLDT - Harvest is well ahead in this region, at 92 per cent complete, according to the crop report for the period of September 26 to October 2. This is due to many factors, mainly a much earlier completion of seeding than normal and another dry hot summer forcing crops to mature quickly. Producers are finding their yields are better than expected at the start of harvest.
Like the rest of the province, precipitation was received and while it slowed harvest progress it is also beneficial for the topsoil moisture. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 77 per cent adequate and 23 per cent short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as 77 per cent adequate and 23 per cent short.
Due to rainfall throughout August and early September, the region is seeing a lower amount of spring wheat being graded as 1CW. Quality ratings for Hard Red Spring Wheat has been reported as 34 per cent 1CW, 60 per cent 2CW and 10 per cent 3CW.
The majority of crop damage this week was due to wind blowing around swaths, waterfowl and wildlife. Producers are busy combining, harrowing, spraying weeds, baling and hauling bales.
