Cool, dry soils have slowed seeding and crop emergence, where some farms have caught up to their intended seeding goals to date, waiting for warmer temperatures to plant crops that are more sensitive.
Provincial seeding progress sits at 18%, on par for the 4-year average.
Conserving existing soil moisture remains top of mind for many farmers. Many farms are using limited disturbance openers for fertilizer and seeding, where possible.
Rain over the weekend helped keep dust down, and provide a little seedbed moisture, but will quickly dissipate.