Alberta
South
Cardston disaster areaCardston County has declared itself a disaster area because of late spring snowfall. Hundreds of calves died because of late spring storm. Dugouts and sloughs full. Potato and sugar beet seeding delayed by rain. Good grass growth in pastures.
Central
Warm, wet conditionsWarm weather giving farmers a psychological boost at seeding. Record moisture levels near Hanna. Water lying in low spots of fields.
North
Fires halt seedingDry, windy weather has dried out top soil. Some farmers stopped seeding to fight fires north of Edmonton. Pastures slow to regrow. Farmers relying on late spring rain to germinate crop.
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Peace and B.C.
Rain neededDry conditions hampering seeding.Pastures dry. Some producers selling cattle because of poor pasture growth. Wheat and canola seeding well under way. Farmers looking for moisture for germination.Saskatchewan
Southwest
Snow scattered cattleHeavy precipitation in Cypress Hills and area. More than half a metre of snow hampered seeding. Wet conditions created challenges for livestock producers. Cattle drifted with storm. Normally seeding done, but only small percent complete.
Southeast
Moving at a fast clipConsiderable seeding from Moose Jaw to Estevan. Seeding progressing rapidly in heavy clay and western portions of Regina Plains. Farmers taking advantage of warm weather. Seeding conditions variable across the province, depending on rainfall. Many scrambling to get seed in.
Northwest
Making progressLittle rain near Meadow Lake and area. Heavy showers around Prince Albert south to Humboldt. Seeding just underway near Foam Lake. Seeding about the same percentage done as southwest. Normally northwest is well behind southwest.
Manitoba
Southwest
Great progress madeAbout 70 percent of cereal crop seeded. Fifty percent of canola and flax crops planted. Early seeded cereals in two- to three-leaf stage and some canola beginning to emerge. Pasture and hay lands improved after recent showers.
Central & Red River Valley
Weather helps seedingWarm temperatures and no rain are welcome news. Portage, Carberry, Somerset and Pilot Mound finished cereal seeding. Corn, soybeans and sunflower seeding will continue. Germination of the early seeded crop a concern because of wet weather. Some frost damage. Diamondback moths have been spotted in traps near Altona and Carman. Some flea beetle activity.
Interlake
Nearly finishedSeeding ranges from 75 to 100 percent complete. Canola and soybeans are the predominant cropsEarly winter wheat crops are in the two- to three-leaf stage. Warm temperatures have improved pasture grass and hay growth.
Eastern
Early crops already upSeeding delayed because of showers, but early seeded crops emerging. Wheat and barley development ranges from emerging to three-leaf stage. Soybeans, flax, corn and sunflowers expected to emerge next week with warmer weather. Winter wheat crops tillering.
Northwest
Cereals mostly seededGood weather conditions across region. About 70 percent of cereal acres seeded. About 35 percent of canola acres seeded. Wheat development ranges from two to four leaf stage. Preseed herbicide applications underway.Hay and pasture developing well.
