How did you do?

[Hamloc]

East of Red Deer rain gauge had 2.8 inches in last week. Up to this week we had 2.4. Very thankful for the rain it will fill what is there. I am guessing average yields..10 miles south of me one farmer said he had 1 inch this week and only 1/2 inch previous. Varies quite a bit. Hay was 25% of last year.

[Hamloc]

I will add an observation, had a couple neighbours work their land in the fall it resulted in spotty germination in their canola this spring due to dryer soil conditions imo. One pass seeding into stubble definitely payed this spring as every drop of moisture was valuable. Opener choice seemed to come into play as well. In our area lots of flexi drills atom jet side band and stealth twin row had more consistent germ than Dutch low draft but again just my opinion.

[sumdumguy]

Yep, for sure, this year moisture conservation was key. I haven't seen a year like this since 1980, when we received only a few drops until 3/4 way through July. Dry is one thing, but parched is another when temps climb over 30 degrees and the wind is howling. Looks like high twenties forecast after Tuesday upcoming week. Just hoping for fill and toss in the bin. Good luck all dirt lovers. Farmaholic, glad you saw some moisture, maybe more on way today and high twenties might generate more systems. Go mow the grass now.

[Guest]

agreed. atom jet side band really shining here some of the new bgs struggling with clumps of canola in rows instead of even plants ? another 1/2 " here , sittin about perfect for rain , not like this area to get lucky like this , so just waitin for the hailstorm , lol

[SASKFARMER3]

Make it black works in the parkland! Our burnt fields are still blooming canola and all worked fields last fall are doing real food! If your area is or has hD a drought before some time in the last 100 years probably not!
If you live in the flood zone getting rid of water is job one! The dryer the better!

[Guest]

careful sf3 what you hope for , we are in flood zone. have been for years but we came very close to hurtin for water . that june 12 th 1.5 inch saved our arse

[farmaholic]

Thanks Sumdumguy. We've been teased all year, this rain was hardly like winning the lottery but I'll take it!!! Speaking of lotteries, better check my Lotto Max, freedom 50 might be here. All you would see are my tail lights.... till I got homesick for the Prairies and came back. But just think, it wouldn't matter to me what the hell the weather does!

[furrowtickler]

Basically nothing worth while

[SASKFARMER3]

It's freedom 55 this Friday! And freedom 60 next week! But I also would be out of here and growing my pineapples! Back to visit and fish and harvest as my boys would run the farm!

[RD414]

SF3, we have never intentionally burnt an acre here in west central. Farming since 77. Had 2 quarters burnt this spring by neighbours fires that got away. Both are visibly poorer than unburnt acres. Lemkins, jokers and Kelly harrows will be lawn ornaments. Doing R.M. road work here and clay at 3 feet is like powder. Our subsoil moisture has given us an average crop on 2 inches of rain. wont happen next year. Be extremely happy for a little extra rain.