Farmers could use a little moisture to help get their crops going.

The Director for Agriculture Services in Vulcan County, Kelly Malmberg, says that hot, dry wind on Sunday didn't help.

"We've been getting some rain out here but if you ask any farmer it's never enough so ya we could use some more rain but we have been lucky the last few weeks and caught some showers, so over-all things look good but we're a little on the dry side I would say."

Malmberg says crops are in full swing and lots of producers have been out spraying their canola, peas and cereals.

Producers are sticking to what works and what has a good price.

"I do see quite a bit of canola out there, the canola price was pretty attractive this spring, I think fall canola's you can lock into $15 to $17 a bushel, barley as well prices are good, if anything I'd say there's a bit more peas and canola out there but lots of wheat and barley as well," Malmberg says.

Because it was so dry earlier Malmberg expects to see less hay this year but calls it a typical spring in Vulcan County.

 

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