Field Updates for June 2023
Seeding conditions for the 2023 Grow Hope Saskatchewan crops were mostly positive, and all six fields were planted in a timely fashion. Growing conditions have been variable but most of the crops have been receiving helpful rainfall and adequate sunshine. In most cases, that rainfall has not been excessive but adequate. In those conditions, it’s helpful to have rain every week or two.
Probably the most rain received, was at the Sonntag farm, near Goodsoil, SK. It was dry at the beginning but they recently received xix inches! Here’s a picture of their oats, looking healthy and vibrant:
On the Hergott’s farm, near Bruno, SK it had been quite dry but recently received a moderate amount that has helped with the development of their barley crop, which is now maturing nicely. In fact, you can see by the picture that it is started to head. They’ve had two inches total rain this spring so more is needed soon. Barley has one of the shortest time-frames to reach full maturity and is not very tolerant to dry conditions.
From Prybylski’s farm near Willowbrook, the canola crop looks good at the moment but will need rain soon. They are busy spraying at this time. Here are some pictures they took when seeding in May.
From the Janzen farm near Rosthern, the crop is coming along well. That said, Nathan indicates that another rain would be very helpful as the crop is progressing very quickly in response to the heat. Here’s two pictures of the canola crop from earlier in the growing season.
And here are current pictures as the crop starts the beginning of the flowering season:
From the Sieberts filed near Main Centre: the barely is heading. It had a good start, but conditions have been hot and dry. We are concerned that crop conditions may soon be deteriorating. Please pray for rain.
