Seeding is nearing completion with 96 percent of the crop in the ground, significantly higher than the five-year (2008-12) average of 89 percent seeded for this time of year.
Most fall cereals are in the tillering to jointed stages, while most spring cereals are in the emerging to tillering stages.
Most pulse crops are emerging and in the vegetative stages, while flax is mostly in the pre-emergent or emerging crop stages. Canola and mustard are emerging or at the seedling stage.
South
Producers have seeded about 95 percent of their crop despite wet field conditions in most regions. Some dry areas welcomed the moisture, but other areas may not complete seeding because of too much.
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The Mossman area received the most rainfall with 58 millimetres. The Coronach area has received the greatest amount of precipitation with 205 mm.
Topsoil moisture conditions are generally good, with 84 to 88 percent rated as acceptable. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is also very good, ranging from 85 to 93 percent adequate.
Most crop damage is from flooding, frost, wind and insects. Weed growth is substantial in some areas.
Most crops are still behind normal development stages for this time of year and will need more warm weather to help them catch up.
Central
Warm weather has helped advance seeding to the point where it is 97 percent completed.
Timely rainfall fell on much of the regions and has helped germinate crops. The Tramping Lake area received the most with 48 mm. Since April 1, the Esterhazy area has had the greatest amount of precipitation with 125 mm.
Cropland, hay land and pasture topsoil is 75 to 90 percent adequate.
Insects, frost, hail, wind and dry field conditions have damaged crops. There was localized flooding in western areas of the region that caused crop damage. Flea beetle and cutworm damage was reported for some canola crops.
In-crop spraying operations have started and additional warm weather and moisture are welcome.
North
Producers now have 97 percent of the crop seeded, up 10 percent from last week.
Timely moisture was welcomed for emerging crops and most of the area received rainfall. The Kinistino area received the most with 93 mm. It also received the most with 99 mm since April 1.
Topsoil moisture is in good shape, ranging from 87 to 95 percent adequate. Hay land and pasture topsoil ranges from 87 to 89 percent acceptable.
Localized flooding and hail has damaged some emerging crops. Frost and insect damage from flea beetles, cutworms and grasshoppers have also caused some damage in some areas.
When the wind allows, spraying has started in most areas.
