Haying continues in the Humboldt area, with yields lower than average.

Twenty-six percent of the hay crop has been cut and 52% has been baled or put into silage, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's Weekly Crop Report. Hay quality is rated as ten percent excellent, 63% good, 17% fair and ten percent poor.

It was added that some producers have indicated that a second cut will not be likely for this year, due to conditions.

Heat stress and lack of moisture have played a significant role in not only haying but most crop development across the province.

While development is normal for 62 to 84% of fall cereals, spring cereals, oilseeds and pulse crops, there is still between 15 to 32% that is behind development for this time of year.

Topsoil moisture conditions continue to deteriorate in the region, with one percent surplus, 38% adequate, 46% short and 15% very short. 

Any rainfall will likely be too late for some areas.

Some producers are busy spraying for disease and insects such as wheat midge.