Southwest farmers are breathing a sigh of relief, as the latest provincial crop report was released earlier this week.
For many producers, the rain was too late to help them with their already struggling crop. However, in the cases where crops were seeded later, the moisture is helping maintain yield potential for the time being.
The highest amount of precipitation was 83 millimetres in the Eston area. Many other areas received various amounts of rain ranging from 10 to 50 millimetres.
Provincial Cereal Crop Specialist Matthew Struthers says the rain is a good thing for many producers.
"Always good to see a rain, it'll help that ground moisture replenish itself. And then also help pasture grasses and other water bodies."
According to the crop report, development is continuing to move back to a normal level as compared to previous weeks. This is mostly brought about by the fact that crops that were seeded later have received a break from the dry conditions over the past two weeks.
Unfortunately. many producers reported crop damage due to flooding, hail, wind, lack of moisture, and gophers. Producers are also continuing to monitor aphid and cabbage seed pod weevil issues as well.
And for those producers that are already planning harvest, Struthers says safety should always be top of mind.
"They'll be getting their equipment prepped, and obviously that includes a lot of people and a lot of moving pieces."
For additional information, the full crop report for the period of July 15 to 21 can be viewed on the Government of Saskatchewan website.