News Capsule: Canada: Snow and Rain Slow Seeding in Saskatchewan, Only 29% Complete
25-May-2026 12:44 PM
News Capsule: Canada: Snow and Rain Slow Seeding in Saskatchewan, Only 29% Complete
★ Seeding progress in Saskatchewan, Canada, remained slow during May 12-18, 2026 due to adverse weather conditions. Strong winds, rainfall, snowfall, and flurries disrupted fieldwork across the province. Total seeding has reached only 29%, up 13% from last week, but still well below the five-year average of 55% and the 10-year average of 52%.
★ Pulse crops showed the fastest progress, with lentil and field pea seeding reaching 53%, while chickpea planting was 40% complete.
★ Among cereal crops, durum wheat seeding reached 49%, barley 27%, spring wheat 25%, canary seed 15%, and oats 11%.
For oilseeds, mustard seeding reached 30%, flax 21%, and canola 15%.