Northeastern Saskatchewan

Census Division 14 – Choiceland, Hudson Bay, Kelvington, Melfort, and Nipawin areas
Census Division 15 – Cudworth, Humboldt, Kinistino, Prince Albert, Rosthern and St. Brieux areas

For the Period May 19 to 25, 2026

Producers reported 25 per cent seeding completion, up by 21 per cent from last week’s report. This is significantly behind the five-year average of 69 per cent.

Seeding progress was limited by weather conditions and is as follows:

Cereal crops:

• 9 per cent for triticale;
• 31 per cent for barley;
• 29 per cent for spring wheat;
• 14 per cent canary seed;
• 2 per cent durum; and
• 17 per cent for oats.

Pulse crops:

• 40 per cent field peas;
• 30 per cent lentils; and
• 14 per cent for chickpeas.

Oilseed crops:

• 15 per cent canola; and
• 19 per cent for flax.

Perennial forages:

• 26 per cent.

Very little rain fell across the region over the past week, with the highest recorded amount at three millimetres (mm) in the Hudson Bay region. Star City and Rosthern both recorded two mm. Producers are hoping for significant rainfall to aid emergence and crop development.

Despite the weather conditions, topsoil moisture is still in excellent condition to support crop emergence across the region.

Cropland topsoil moisture is:

• 21 per cent surplus;
• 78 per cent adequate; and
• 1 per cent short.

Hayland topsoil moisture is:

• 17 per cent surplus;
• 81 per cent adequate; and
• 2 per cent short.

Pasture topsoil moisture is:

• 17 per cent surplus;
• 80 per cent adequate; and
• 3 per cent short.

Producers are reporting that crop development is mostly behind normal in northeast region. Fall cereals are currently rated at 24 per cent normal for this time of year with 76 per cent behind. Spring cereals are estimated to be 7 per cent normal and 93 per cent behind. Pulse crops are rated at 10 per cent normal and 90 per cent behind. Oilseeds are at 9 per cent normal and 91 per cent behind normal development. Perennial forage is 30 per cent normal and 70 per cent behind. Annual forage is indicated at 32 per cent normal and 68 per cent behind.

Producers in the region are reporting minor to moderate damage to crops due to flooding and minor damage related to gophers. 

Producers will be busy completing seeding, moving cattle out to pasture and conducting herbicide applications.