A weather system moved through the province this week, bringing strong winds and periods of mixed precipitation. Multiple areas reported rainfall, while others experienced snow and flurries that considerably slowed down seeding progress. Currently, seeding is 29 per cent complete in Saskatchewan, an increase of 13 per cent from last week and below the five-year average of 55 per cent and the 10-year average of 52 per cent.
Despite weather delays, seeding progressed in all regions this week. The southwest region is most advanced at 55 per cent, followed by the southeast at 41 per cent, the west-central region at 30 per cent and the northwest region at 16 per cent. The east-central region reports 11 per cent complete and the northeast region is at three per cent.
Seeding progress is most advanced for pulse crops, including lentils and field peas, while cereals and oilseed crops continue to make steady gains in seeded acreage.
Cereal crops
- 49 per cent for durum;
- 34 per cent for triticale;
- 27 per cent for barley;
- 25 per cent for spring wheat;
- 15 per cent for canary seed; and
- 11 per cent for oats.
Pulse crops
- 53 per cent for field peas and lentils; and
- 40 per cent for chickpeas.
Oilseed crops
- 30 per cent for mustard;
- 21 per cent for flax; and
- 15 per cent canola.
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