Despite significant precipitation in parts of the province last week, Alberta producers still had almost 60% of major crops in the ground as of Tuesday.
While many farmers welcomed the rain, some areas reported light snow, hail or near freezing temperatures. Sun and warm weather are needed across the province for the crops to reap the benefit of the recent moisture.
For seeding progress of major crops, dry peas are furthest ahead with 82% complete, while oats are the slowest at 36% complete.
Regionally, the most progress is in the Peace Region with 71% complete followed by the South Region with 71% complete. The region with the most left to seed remains the North East Region with only 42% done.