Crop Report for the Period July 28 to August 3, 2020

Crop Report For the Period July 28 to August 3, 2020

Published by the Ministry of Agriculture ISSN 0701 7085 Report number 14, August 6, 2020 One year ago

Harvest operations have just started in some parts of the Harvest operations were just province. There have been reports of farmers desiccating pulse beginning in the province with less than one per cent of the crop crops, with more planning to within the next week or two. Warm combined. Pasture conditions were weather this week has continued to help crops progress rated as four per cent excellent, 28 throughout the province, with most farmers estimating their per cent good, 45 per cent fair, 19 crops are at their normal development stage. per cent poor and four per cent very poor.

There was minimal rainfall throughout the province this past Follow the 2020 Crop Report on week, with no rain in many areas. The Yorkton area received Twitter @SKAgriculture the most rainfall this week with 26 mm. The St. Walburg area has received the most rain in the province since April 1 with 418 mm. With much of the cereals and pulses in the seed filling stages, rain would be welcome in many areas.

Minimal rain and warm temperatures this past week have resulted in a reduction in provincial topsoil moisture. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 57 per cent adequate, 33 per cent short and 10 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 44 per cent adequate, 36 per cent short and 19 per cent very short.

Warm, dry conditions have resulted in reduced pasture growth in many areas. Provincially, pasture conditions are rated as three per cent excellent, 34 per cent good, 39 per cent fair, 17 per cent poor and seven per cent very poor. The majority of pastures in the west-central and northern regions are rated as fair-to-good condition.

The majority of crop damage this week was due to heat, dry conditions and wind. Many parts of the province had high day and nighttime temperatures and farmers have reported heat blasting in canola and rapid progression through flowering and ripening stages. There was also damage reported by insects such as grasshoppers, bertha armyworms, aphids and diamondback moths, as well as diseases.

Farmers are busy haying, hauling grain and getting ready for harvest.

For further information, contact Sara Tetland, AAg, Crops Extension Specialist, Regional Services Branch, Toll Free: 1-866-457-2377 or 306-631-0483, Email: [email protected]. Also available on the Ministry of Agriculture website at saskatchewan.ca/crop-report. Southeastern Saskatchewan: x Crop District 1 – Carnduff, Estevan, Redvers, Moosomin and Kipling areas x Crop District 2 – Weyburn, Milestone, Moose Jaw, Regina and Qu’Appelle areas x Crop District 3ASE – Radville, Minton and Lake Alma areas

Crops continued to develop this week due to warm weather. Harvest operations are starting in parts of the region, with reports of some farmers desiccating pulse crops. Farmers have indicated harvest will start within the next few weeks throughout most of the region.

There was very little rainfall this past week in the southeast region, ranging from none to 10 mm in the Redvers and Tantallon areas. The Moosomin area received three mm, the Regina area four mm and the Grenfell area five mm. The Kisbey area has received the most precipitation in the region since April 1 (219 mm).

Moisture conditions continue to deteriorate in the region due to hot, dry weather. Many farmers would like more rain to support crops during seed fill and aid in pasture growth. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 49 per cent adequate, 43 per cent short and eight per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as 29 per cent adequate, 56 per cent short and 15 per cent very short. Crop District 1B is reporting that 22 per cent of the cropland and 38 per cent of the hay and pasture land is very short for topsoil moisture at this time.

Pastures are suffering due to dry conditions. Pasture conditions vary within the region depending on weather conditions and whether a specific area has received enough moisture. Pasture conditions are rated as 17 per cent good, 53 per cent fair, 22 per cent poor and eight per cent very poor.

The majority of crop damage this week was due to heat, dry conditions, wind and gophers. There were reports of insects such as grasshoppers, diamondback moths, bertha armyworms and aphids.

Farmers are busy haying, scouting and getting ready for harvest to start soon.

Southwestern Saskatchewan: x Crop District 3ASW – Coronach, Assiniboia and Ogema areas x Crop District 3AN – Gravelbourg, Mossbank, Mortlach and Central Butte areas x Crop District 3B – Kyle, Swift Current, Shaunavon and Ponteix areas x Crop District 4 – Consul, Maple Creek and Leader areas

There are reports of harvest operations beginning in some areas of the region, with more farmers expecting to start in the next few weeks. Some farmers have started desiccating pulse crops in the region. While warm temperatures have progressed crop development, some farmers say they are seeing heat damage, especially in later seeded crops.

The southwest region received very small amounts of rain this week, with many areas receiving none. The area east of Shaunavon received the most rain this week with seven mm. The Eyebrow area received one mm, the Webb and Consul areas two mm, the Leader area three mm and the Bengough area five mm. The Gouldtown area has received the most precipitation in the region since April 1 (334.3 mm).

Topsoil moisture conditions continue to decline in the region. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 46 per cent adequate, 37 per cent short and 17 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as 38 per cent adequate, 28 per cent short and 34 per cent very short. Crop District 4A is reporting that 50 per cent of the cropland and 67 per cent of the hay and pasture land is very short topsoil moisture.

Pasture conditions are rated as 25 per cent good, 34 per cent fair, 28 per cent poor and 13 per cent very poor. Farmers in the region hope for more rain to support pasture growth. Some farmers have noted concerns of winter feed shortages due to reduced hay yields.

The majority of crop damage this week was due to dry conditions, heat and wind. There were some reports of diseases such as ascochyta and other foliar diseases, as well as insects such as grasshoppers.

Farmers are busy haying, hauling bales and getting ready to start harvest soon.

East-Central Saskatchewan: x Crop District 5 – Melville, Yorkton, Cupar, Kamsack, Foam Lake, Preeceville and Kelvington areas x Crop District 6A – Lumsden, Craik, Watrous and Clavet areas

Crops continued to develop rapidly in the east-central region this week due to warm weather. Some farmers reported they may begin desiccating pulse crops soon. There are concerns that hot temperatures have affected crop development and there have been reports of heat blasting and premature ripening in some areas. More moisture would be desired to support seed fill.

Rainfall was very scattered throughout the region, with some areas receiving half an inch to an inch, but many receiving none. The Yorkton area received the highest amount of rainfall this week in the province with 26 mm. The Raymore area received 20 mm, the Pelly area 14 mm, the Esterhazy area 10 mm, the Holdfast area 2.5 mm and the Allan area two mm. The Kuroki area has received the most precipitation in the region since April 1 (263 mm).

Topsoil moisture conditions have continued to deteriorate in the region. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 45 per cent adequate, 38 per cent short and 17 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as 32 per cent adequate, 45 per cent short and 23 per cent very short. District 6A is reporting that 31 per cent of cropland and 45 per cent of hay and pasture land are very short for topsoil moisture at this time.

Pasture conditions are rated as one per cent excellent, 20 per cent good, 44 per cent fair, 22 per cent poor and 13 per cent very poor. Lack of moisture and heat stress has affected pasture growth and farmers are hoping for more rain. Some farmers have noted concerns of winter feed shortages due to reduced hay yields.

The majority of crop damage this week was due to heat, dry conditions and wind.

Farmers are busy haying, hauling grain and getting ready for harvest.

West-Central Saskatchewan: x Crop District 6B – Hanley, Outlook, Loreburn, Saskatoon and Arelee areas x Crop District 7A – Rosetown, Kindersley, Eston and Major areas x Crop District 7B – Kerrobert, Macklin, Wilkie and Biggar areas

Warm weather has helped crops continue to develop rapidly in the region. Many farmers are getting equipment ready for harvest and some farmers are planning to start desiccating and swathing pulse crops in the coming weeks. There have been multiple reports of damage due to high temperatures, including heat blasting in canola.

Most of the west-central region received very little rain this week, ranging from none to 24 mm in the Langham area. The Harris area received one mm, the Dinsmore area two mm and the Sonningdale area 12 mm. Crop District 7B reported that they received no rainfall this past week. The Luseland area has received the most precipitation since April 1 (351 mm).

Hot weather and minimal rainfall has continued to reduce topsoil moisture conditions in the region. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 66 per cent adequate, 30 per cent short and four per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as 49 per cent adequate, 40 per cent short and 11 per cent very short. Crop District 6B is reporting that 47 per cent of the cropland and 63 per cent of the hay and pasture land is either short or very short of opsoil moisture at this time.

Warm, dry conditions are drying down pastures in the region and farmers are hoping for more rain to help rejuvenate pasture growth. Pasture conditions are rated as six per cent excellent, 50 per cent good, 39 per cent fair and five per cent poor.

The majority of crop damage this week was due to dry conditions, heat, grasshoppers and some foliar diseases.

Farmers are busy haying, hauling grain and getting ready for harvest.

Northeastern Saskatchewan: x Crop District 8 – Hudson Bay, Tisdale, Melfort, Carrot River, Humboldt, Kinistino, Cudworth and Aberdeen areas x Crop District 9AE – Prince Albert, Choiceland and Paddockwood areas

Crops continued to develop this week due to warm weather in the region. Crops that were previously behind in development caught up to their normal development stages for this time of year. Some areas have noted signs of stress in crops due to lack of moisture and high temperatures.

Most of the northeast region received small amounts of rain this past week. The Tisdale area received the most rain with 20 mm. The Bruno area received four mm, the Arborfield and Kinistino areas five mm, the Nipawin area six mm and the Garrick area 11 mm.

Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 83 per cent adequate, 14 per cent short and two per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 88 per cent adequate, 10 per cent short and one per cent very short. Topsoil moisture conditions are around the same level as last week in Crop Districts 8A and 9AE with most of the land rated as adequate for topsoil moisture. Conditions have declined in Crop District 8B, reporting that 39 per cent of the cropland and 54 per cent of the hay and pasture land is short or very short for topsoil moisture at this time.

Pastures are looking quite good in the region, but some farmers have noted stress from dry conditions in certain areas. Pasture conditions are rated as six per cent excellent, 63 per cent good, 24 per cent fair, six per cent poor and one per cent very poor.

The majority of crop damage this week was due to wind, dry conditions, wild life and some insect pests.

Farmers are busy haying, hauling grain and getting ready for harvest.

Northwestern Saskatchewan: x Crop District 9AW – Shellbrook, North Battleford, Big River and Hafford areas x Crop District 9B – Meadow Lake, Turtleford, Pierceland, Maidstone and Lloydminster areas

Crops have continued to develop in the northwest region thanks to warm temperatures this past week. While most farmers are happy with the heat and its effect on crop development, some have reported heat damage as well as stress due to lack of moisture. Rain would be welcome by many, especially in dryer areas, during the seed filling stage. Overall, crops in the region are doing good.

Rainfall in the northwest region ranged from nil to 15 mm in areas east of Neilburg. The St. Walburg area and areas west of Prince Albert received two mm, with most of the rest of the region receiving only trace amounts of rain or none. The St. Walburg area has received the most precipitation in the province since April 1 (418 mm).

Moisture conditions slightly declined in the region, with more land being rated as short for topsoil moisture. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as four per cent surplus, 78 per cent adequate and 18 per cent short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as three per cent surplus, 75 per cent adequate, 21 per cent short and one per cent very short. Crop District 9AW is reporting that 27 per cent of the cropland and 42 per cent of the hay land and pasture is short or very short of topsoil moisture.

Both pastures and hay land are looking good in the region. Pasture conditions are rated as eight per cent excellent, 60 per cent good, 31 per cent fair, and one per cent poor.

The majority of crop damage this week was due to wind, heat, dry conditions and isolated hail. There have also been reports of damage caused by insects such as diamondback moths and bertha armyworms, as well as diseases such as fusarium head blight, ergot and various foliar diseases.

Farmers are busy haying, hauling grain, scouting for pests and getting ready for harvest. Crop Districts and Rural Municipalities in Saskatchewan

.! Regional Service Office P! City Crop District

622 Rural Municipality

588 561 555 9B 501 521 520 499 502 498 494 488 497 496 486 493 491 490 471 9A 487 472 469 .! Prince Albert 394 468 467 461 470 466 464 460 459 458 457 456 463 Tisdale 8A 442 440 North Battleford 439 .! .!437 436 434 431 430 429 428 427 438 435 426 411 410 409 406 403 402 395 404 399 398 397 405 401 400 380 377 382 381 379 373 8B 7B 378 376 372 371 370 369 368 367 366 344 352 6B P! Saskatoon 335 334 333 331 351 350 349 347 346 345 343 342 340 339 338 337 336 341 322 321 314 5B 320 319 318 304 303 301 317 316 313 310 309 307 305 315 312 .! 308 Kindersley 276 292 Outlook Watrous 290.! 288 284 283 275 274 273 271 287 .! 282 281 277 7A 286 285 6A 280 279 260 254 246 245 244 243 241 261 259 257 253 252 251 250 248 247 .! 256 255 Yorkton 215 216 214 213 211 224 223 221 220 218 217 5A 230 228 225 222 219 232 231 229 226 181 187 186 185 184 4B 194 193 191 190 158 183 3BN 189 152 168 167 171 166 165 Regina 157 156 142 169 P! 154 151 Swift Current 164 163 162 161.! 160 155 153 .! 159 2B 1B 3AN Moose Jaw 121 141 139 137 127 126 124 122 138 136 135 134 132 131 130 129 128 125 123 110 133 109 107 106 105 104 103 102 99 98 97 96 95 94 93 91 111 108 101 100 92 Weyburn 79 77 2A 76 75 74 72 70 69 .! 66 65 64 63 61 4A 78 3BS 73 71 68 67 49 1A 46 33 32 31 42 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 51 44 17 45 3AS 19 18 43 2 1 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3

1:3,200,000 Data Source: Crop Districts - Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture 025 50 100 150 200

Rainfall (mm) Trace 20.1 - 30.0 1.0 - 5.0 30.1 - 40.0 5.1 - 10.0 40.1 - 50.0 10.1 - 20.0 50.1 + Meadow Lake P!

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Yorkton Elbow P! " Leader .!

Indian Head Regina .! Moose Jaw P! Broadview Swift Current P! .! P!

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Weyburn Assiniboia .! P!

Val Marie " Estevan Coronach .! P!

NOTE: Since techniques used to smooth the transition between zones can affect the values in localized areas, this map should be used for regional analysis only. Data Source: 1:3,500,000 Rainfall - Ministry of Agriculture, Crop Report Database 025 50 100 150 200 IDW interpolation (power 2.5, fixed radius 300 km)

Kilometers Projection: UTM Zone 13 Datum: NAD83 ± Geomatics Services, Ministry of Agriculture August 5, 2020 © 2020 Government of Saskatchewan Weekly Rainfall Summary (in millimeters) 1 inch = 25 mm for the period from July 28 to August 3, 2020

Crop R.M. PastSince Crop R.M. PastSince Crop R.M. PastSince Dist. No. Name Week 1-Apr Dist. No. Name Week 1-Apr Dist. No. Name Week 1-Apr 1A 2 Mount Pleasant NIL 180.5 4A 51 Reno 2.1 111.1 7A 287 St. Andrews NIL 164 3 Enniskillen NIL 193 79 A Arlington 8 158 288 Pleasant Valley NIL 189 32 Reciprocity NIL 184 79 B Arlington NIL 93.5 290 A Kindersley NIL 166.2 34 Browning NIL 140 109 Carmichael NIL 62 290 B Kindersley N/A 13 61 Antler 10 179 110 Piapot NIL 66 292 Milton N/A 242 64 Brock NIL 219 111 Maple Creek N/A N/A 317 Marriott 1 214 65 Tecumseh N/A 152 4B 139 Gull Lake TR 132 320 A Oakdale N/A 253.9 1B 91 Maryfield N/A 171 169 Pittville N/A 121 320 B Oakdale N/A 209 94 Hazelwood N/A 47 229 Miry Creek NIL 167.6 321 Prairiedale NIL 343 95 Golden West N/A N/A 231 Happyland 3 108 7B 347 Biggar NIL 209 122 Martin 3 138 5A 152 Spy Hill N/A 44 350 Mariposa NIL 232 123 Silverwood NIL 154 183 Fertile Belt 10 188 351 Progress NIL 251 124 Kingsley NIL 109 211 Churchbridge 8 213 377 Glenside NIL 279 125 A Chester N/A 126 213 Saltcoats 13 126 378 Rosemount NIL 308 125 B Chester NIL 119.8 217 Lipton TR 135 379 Reford N/A 150 151 Rocanville 10 210 241 Calder 16 158 382 Eye Hill NIL 295.4 154 A Elcapo NIL 80 243 Wallace 26 124.3 409 A Buffalo N/A 259 154 B Elcapo N/A 3 244 Orkney N/A N/A 409 B Buffalo NIL 269 155 Wolseley 5 119 245 A Garry 7 78 410 Round Valley NIL 241.6 2A 67 Weyburn 5 194 245 B Garry NIL 127 8A 394 Hudson Bay N/A 235 68 Brokenshell NIL 201 246 A Ituna Bon Accord NIL 128 395 Porcupine N/A 211 96 Fillmore N/A 31 246 B Ituna Bon Accord NIL 112 397 Barrier Valley 8.8 230 97 Wellington NIL 151.5 247 Kellross NIL 176 427 Tisdale 20 225 2B 127 A Francis NIL 138 248 Touchwood NIL 141 428 Star City N/A 193 127 B Francis N/A 75 5B 273 Sliding Hills N/A 76 456 Arborfield 5 233 129 Bratt's Lake NIL 175 277 Emerald NIL 162 457 A Connaught NIL 166 131 Baildon NIL 165 305 Invermay 5 192 457 B Connaught N/A N/A 156 A Indian Head NIL 105.2 307 Elfros 2 158 486 Moose Range 6 254 156 B Indian Head NIL 155 308 A Big Quill NIL 165 487 Nipawin N/A 294.5 159 Sherwood 4173 308 B Big Quill 20 210.8 8B 369 St. Peter 1 205 160 A Pense NIL 89 331 Livingston 14 143 370 A Humboldt TR 315 160 B Pense N/A 16 336 Sasman 5 263 370 B Humboldt N/A 168 161 A Moose Jaw NIL 111 337 Lakeview N/A 169 371 Bayne 4 200 161 B Moose Jaw NIL TR 366 Kelvington 6 221 372 Grant 3.1 211.5 162 A Caron NIL 116.9 367 Ponass Lake N/A 101 400 Three Lakes TR 200 162 B Caron N/A 130 6A 190 A Dufferin NIL 141 429 A Flett's Springs4201 191 Marquis N/A 78 190 B Dufferin NIL 105 429 B Flett's SpringsN/A 185.5 3ASE 38 A Laurier NIL 137.5 190 C Dufferin NIL 107 459 Kinistino 5 205 38 B Laurier TR 154 190 D Dufferin NIL 105 460 Birch Hills 4.2 200.7 39 The Gap N/A N/A 219 A Longlaketon NIL 100 9AE 488 Torch River 11 248 3ASW 10 Happy Valley NIL 197 219 B Longlaketon N/A 107 491 Buckland N/A 255 12 Poplar Valley TR 175 220 McKillop N/A 114 520 Paddockwood N/A 337 40 Bengough 5 311 221 Sarnia 2.5 113.2 521 Lakeland N/A 333 43 Old Post NIL 187 222 Craik N/A 124 9AW 405 Great Bend N/A 68 73 A Stonehenge NIL 147 251 Big Arm N/A 132.2 435 Redberry N/A 363 73 B Stonehenge N/A 141 252 Arm River N/A 120 436 Douglas NIL 253 74 Wood River NIL 119.2 279 Mount Hope N/A 116.1 463 Duck Lake NIL 296 3AN 102 Lake Johnston NIL 133 282 McCraney NIL 191 466 Meeting Lake TR 355 103 Sutton NIL 87 339 Leroy 1 214.4 467 A Round Hill NIL 306 132 A Hillsborough NIL 156 341 Viscount NIL 148 467 B Round Hill TR 334 132 B Hillsborough NIL 130 343 Blucher 2 154 493 Shellbrook 2 212.1 193 Eyebrow 1 197 6B 223 A Huron 1 136.5 497 Medstead N/A 185 3BS 17 Val Marie N/A N/A 223 B Huron N/A 161 9B 440 Hillsdale 15 357.5 75 Pinto Creek N/A 123 284 A Rudy TR 141 442 Manitou Lake 2 317.4 77 Wise Creek NIL 157 284 B Rudy N/A 53 498 Parkdale NIL 231.7 78 Grassy Creek 7 123.6 285 Fertile Valley NIL 162 499 Mervin NIL 288 105 Glen Bain N/A N/A 286 Milden 2 210 501 A Frenchman Butte N/A N/A 106 Whiska Creek NIL 155 314 Dundurn NIL 179.5 501 B Frenchman Butte NIL 300 107 Lac Pelletier N/A 158 344 Corman Park 24 279 501 C Frenchman Butte NIL 209 108 Bone Creek N/A 130 345 Vanscoy NIL 209 501 D Frenchman Butte 2 418 3BN 138 Webb 2 190 376 Eagle Creek 12 263 502 Britannia N/A 117 165 Morse NIL 334.3 403 Rosthern NIL 279 561 Loon Lake NIL 312 168 A Riverside NIL 236 588 A Meadow Lake N/A N/A 168 B Riverside N/A 82.3 588 B Meadow Lake NIL 318 226 Victory N/A 176 622 Beaver River N/A 197.2 228 Lacadena N/A 179 257 Monet NIL 218.5

Municipality No: A, B, C and D - more than one reporter These precipitation amounts represent point locations within each municipality and do not necessarily reflect the whole R. M. Cumulative Rainfall from April 1 to August 3, 2020

Rainfall (mm) 0.0 - 25.0 100.1 - 125.0 200.1 - 225.0 300.1 - 325.0 400.1 - 425.0 25.1 - 50.0 125.1 - 150.0 225.1 - 250.0 325.1 - 350.0 425.1 - 450.0 50.1 - 75.0 150.1 - 175.0 250.1 - 275.0 350.1 - 375.0 450.1 - 475.0 75.1 - 100.0 175.1 - 200.0 275.1 - 300.0 375.1 - 400.0 475.1 +

Meadow Lake P!

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Wynyard Watrous .! Rosetown .! Kindersley .! Outlook .! .!

Yorkton Elbow P! " Leader .!

Indian Head Regina .! Moose Jaw P! Broadview Swift Current P! .! P!

Maple Creek .!

Weyburn Assiniboia .! P!

Val Marie " Estevan Coronach .! P!

NOTE: Since techniques used to smooth the transition between zones can affect the values in localized areas, this map should be used for regional analysis only.

1:3,500,000 Data Source: Rainfall - Ministry of Agriculture, Crop Report Database 025 50 100 150 200 IDW interpolation (power 2.5, fixed radius 300 km)

Moisture Conditions

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Wynyard Watrous .! Rosetown .! Kindersley .! Outlook .! .!

Yorkton Elbow P! " Leader .!

Indian Head Regina .! Moose Jaw P! Broadview Swift Current P! .! P!

Maple Creek .!

Weyburn Assiniboia .! P!

Val Marie " Estevan Coronach .! P!

NOTE: Since techniques used to smooth the transition between zones can affect the values in localized areas, this map should be used for regional analysis only.

1:3,500,000 Data Source: Moisture - Ministry of Agriculture, Crop Report Database 025 50 100 150 200 IDW interpolation (power 2.5, fixed radius 300 km)

Kilometers Projection: UTM Zone 13 Datum: NAD83 ± Geomatics Services, Ministry of Agriculture August 5, 2020 © 2020 Government of Saskatchewan Hay and Pasture Topsoil Moisture Conditions August 3, 2020

Moisture Conditions

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Melfort Hudson Bay North Battleford Tisdale P! P! .! .!

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Wynyard Watrous .! Rosetown .! Kindersley .! Outlook .! .!

Yorkton Elbow P! " Leader .!

Indian Head Regina .! Moose Jaw P! Broadview Swift Current P! .! P!

Maple Creek .!

Weyburn Assiniboia .! P!

Val Marie " Estevan Coronach .! P!

NOTE: Since techniques used to smooth the transition between zones can affect the values in localized areas, this map should be used for regional analysis only.

1:3,500,000 Data Source: Moisture - Ministry of Agriculture, Crop Report Database 025 50 100 150 200 IDW interpolation (power 2.5, fixed radius 300 km)

Temperature (°C)

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Weyburn Assiniboia .! !P

Val Marie " Estevan Coronach .! !P

NOTE: Since techniques used to smooth the transition between zones can affect the values in localized areas, this map should be used for regional analysis only. Data Sources: 1:3,500,000 Temperature data - Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment (Wildfire Management Branch) and Environment Canada. 025 50 100 150 200 Temperature data compiled and quality controlled by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Kilometers IDW interpolation (power 3.5, fixed radius 300 km) Projection: UTM Zone 13 Datum: NAD83 ± Geomatics Services, Ministry of Agriculture August 5, 2020 © 2020 Government of Saskatchewan