Canadian Crop Development Lags

Late planted crops in Saskatchewan continue to lag, leaving them vulnerable to an early freeze later in the season.

According to the Agriculture Ministry there 60% of winter grains are behind normal development, that's a two point increase from their last report a fortnight ago.

Spring grains development is even further behind, with 75% of crops affected, also two points higher than their last report two weeks ago.

In addition 78% of oilseeds and 66% of pulses are behind normal development, the Ministry added.