South
Most crop is in the ground. There are concerns about slow germination and emergence because of a lack of moisture in many areas.
The Moosomin area leads the region with the most precipitation at 90 millilitres since April 1. Topsoil moisture conditions for cropland, hayland and pastures are rated an average of 60 percent adequate.
Most crop damage was caused by flea beetles, cutworms, pea leaf weevil and a lack of moisture. Frost damage was minimal, but some canola and flax crops are being reseeded.
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Central
Seeding is generally about three-quarters complete, and crops are mostly in good condition. However, emergence is slower than normal.
The Bradwell area has received the most rainfall at 91 mm since April 1. Topsoil moisture conditions for cropland are rated 50 percent adequate on average, while hayland and pastures are 40 percent adequate.
There are reports of minimal frost damage. Flea beetles and cutworms have damaged some canola fields.
North
Seeding has progressed significantly with warm, dry conditions, but germination and emergence are delayed.
Vonda leads the area with 58 mm of rainfall since April 1. Topsoil moisture conditions for cropland are deteriorating and averages 40 percent adequate. However, hayland and pastures are faring worse with concerns that cattle feed may be in short supply.
Crops are recovering from frost damage. There are reports of flea beetles in canola fields, and some producers are spraying.
