The majority of respondents indicated feedgrain supplies to be adequate to surplus. It is estimated that about five per cent of producers could experience silage deficiencies, while straw for feed and fodder supplies could be insufficient by 10 and 20 per cent of producers, respectively. Most feedstuffs are rated in good to excellent condition, with adequate to surplus quantities reported. Feed barley and oats are the only feedstuffs reported to be in limited supply, with one-third of respondents indicating a possible shortfall. Crop reporters indicate that dugout levels are quite low and will need a good runoff to replenish them.
Producers generally expect all feedstuffs to be adequate to surplus across the Region.
Approximately one-third of producers rate feed and fodder as good to excellent condition, with Coronation and Stettler producers rating much at fair quality. Some dugout water levels are reported to be low and a good spring runoff will be needed to fill them. Three-quarters of respondents expect hay, greenfeed, silage and straw supplies to be sufficient. In addition, the overall quality of these feedstuffs is generally good. Some drier areas of the Region, such as north of St. Paul, have experienced severe feed shortages.