Cooler conditions across the region last week kept producers busy with haying operations and fungicide applications.
In the weeks ahead, producers will continue to monitor for pests and disease development, while also preparing harvest equipment.
Rainfall amounts varied throughout the region over the past week, with the highest total recorded in the Churchbridge area at 33 millimetres. Broadview received 31 mm, while the Bethune and Balcarres areas each recorded 29 mm.
More rain is still needed in parts of the region to support continued crop development. However, the recent precipitation and cooler temperatures helped maintain topsoil moisture levels similar to the previous week.
Topsoil moisture for cropland is rated at 67 per cent adequate, 32 per cent short and one per cent very short.
Hayland topsoil moisture is reported as 55 per cent adequate, 43 per cent short and two per cent very short.
Pasture topsoil moisture is 56 per cent adequate, 41 per cent short and three per cent very short.
Most crops in the region are reported to be at normal stages of development for this time of year. Oilseeds are showing the furthest advancement. Overall crop conditions are rated as mainly good, with some reported as excellent.
Haying operations are progressing as conditions allow. So far, 63 per cent of the hay crop has received its first cut, with 36 per cent baled or silaged. Hay quality is rated as 14 per cent excellent, 53 per cent good, 12 per cent fair and 17 per cent poor.
Crop damage over the past week has been caused by lack of moisture, heat, wind, hail and gophers. Producers continue to monitor aphid and cabbage seedpod weevil pressure in their fields.
Disease has also been noted in some areas. Producers are applying fungicides to suppress existing infections and to proactively manage further disease development.