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Seeding delayed, moisture conditions good

Farmers put one-sixth of the crop in by the end of May 13 but were still behind the five year average.

Thirty-two per cent of fields were planted down from 54 per cent average as rains delayed progress.

Seeding was most advanced in the southwest at 45 per cent and 36 per cent in the southeast, which includes Moose Jaw.

Provincially, pulse crops led seeding at 53 per cent of field peas, 50 per cent of lentils and 39 per cent of chickpeas.

Thirty-eight per cent of durum was in with 36 per cent of spring wheat and 22 per cent of oats.

Among oilseeds, 24 per cent of mustard was done, 17 per cent of canola and seven per cent of flax.

Only eight per cent of soybeans were planted.

Moisture conditions are good with ratings for crop land at four per cent surplus, 86 per cent adequate, nine per cent short and one per cent very short.

Pasture land moisture is rated two per cent surplus. 81 per cent adequate, 16 per cent short and two per cent very short.

In the southeast, 17 per cent of pastures were short or very shorts of moisture while in the southwest that number was 13 per cent.

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Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

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One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.