Farmers are making progress as the seeding season continues.
Thirty-eight per cent of the crop is now in the ground, as of the period from May 7 to 13. This is ahead of the five year average (2014-18) of 31 per cent.
Seeding is furthest advanced in the southeastern region, with 53 per cent in the ground.
Fifty-two per cent of the crop is seeded in the southwest, with 31 per cent seeded in the east-central region, 32 per cent in the west-central region, 22 per cent in the northeast and 28 per cent in the northwest.
The Nipawin area received the greatest amount of rainfall at 21 mm. Due to dry conditions, more rain is needed throughout much of the province.
Provincially, cropland topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 52 per cent adequate, 40 per cent short and seven per cent very short.
Topsoil moisture on hay land and pasture is rated as 46 per cent adequate, 40 per cent short and 14 per cent very short.
Hay and pasture growth has been slow due to little rainfall and cool conditions.
Winter wheat assessments are continuing as fields green up and temperatures rise.
The Crop Report is available online.
