Over the past week, seeding advanced considerably across the province and is now approaching the finish line. Seeding is 97 per cent complete, up from 88 per cent last week. This is similar to the five-year average of 95 per cent and 10-year average of 96 per cent. The southwest, west-central and northeast are the furthest advanced at 99 per cent complete. The northwest is 98 per cent complete, followed closely by the southeast and east-central regions both at 95 per cent complete. Provincially, seeding is complete or nearly complete for field peas, spring wheat, durum, barley, triticale, canola, lentils, mustard, flax and oats. Chickpeas, canary seed, soybeans and perennial forage are the furthest behind in seeding progress. Rainfall was minimal throughout the province with most areas not reporting any. The highest rainfall was reported in the Eldon area at 11 millimetres (mm), followed by the Reno and Medstead areas both at nine mm. The Meadow Lake area received eight mm. Top
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OMAHA, Neb. — CLAAS FARMPOINT just opened its doors in North Dakota, expanding services and investing in the future of area farmers. The temporary Buffalo, N.D., location will ensure farmers have immediate access to equipment, service and support. Meanwhile, construction is underway on a permanent facility in the Jamestown area, as well as a second location in Devils Lake. The Devils Lake location is scheduled to open ahead of 2025 fall harvest season.
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