73.9% of southern Alberta crops rated good or excellent due to wet, cool spring, but excess moisture causes stress and disease.
Southern Alberta farmers are feeling hopeful due to a wet, cool spring that has improved crop conditions, with 73.9% of crops in the south region now rated as either good or excellent, compared to 45% last year and a five-year average of 63.3%. However, the excess moisture in some regions is causing crop stress and disease. Despite the optimistic outlook, warmer temperatures are still desired to support crop advancement.
June 26, 2024
6 Articles