Saskatchewan Harvest Hits 82 Percent as Illinois Farmers Delay
Saskatchewan farmers have completed 82 percent of their harvest while rain delays corn and soybean collection in Mercer County, Illinois.
Agricultural harvest progress varies across North America as regional weather patterns dictate timing and yields. In Saskatchewan, Canada, harvest operations are 82 percent complete, marking a 19 percent increase from the previous week. Despite this progress, the region remains behind its five-year average. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture reports that yields for oilseeds, pulses, and cereals remain at or above historical averages, though regional rainfall has caused some variability.
Farmers in Saskatchewan have finished harvesting triticale, winter wheat, and fall rye, shifting their focus to fall field work including weed spraying and fertilizing. Kim Stonehouse, a crops extension specialist with the ministry, noted that while current yields are similar to last month's reports, they are significantly lower than the previous year.
In Mercer County, Illinois, Chad Bell of Bell Family Farms is preparing to harvest soybeans and corn. Rain and high corn moisture levels of 26 percent have delayed the start of operations. Bell is currently refurbishing his grain cart and monitoring crop quality issues, specifically tar spot and crown rot affecting stalk quality.
