Census Division 1 – Carnduff, Estevan, Lampman, Redvers and Stoughton areas
Census Division 2 – Avonlea, Fillmore, Minton, Radville and Weyburn areas
Census Division 5 – Broadview, Esterhazy, Melville and Moosomin areas
Census Division 6 – Belle Plaine, Cupar, Lumsden, Indian Head, Regina and Rouleau areas
For the Period May 19 to 25, 2026
| Southeast Saskatchewan | |
| Census Division | % Seeded (May 25, 2026) |
| 1 | 80% |
| 2 | 89% |
| 5 | 34% |
| 6 | 47% |
| Region Average | 61% |
With improved weather conditions over the past week, seeding progress has advanced significantly across the southeastern region. Overall progress is now reported at 61 per cent complete, which is an increase of 20 per cent from the previous week. Despite this notable gain, seeding progress remains below the five-year average of 68 per cent, indicating that producers are still behind the typical seeding season. Seeding progress is as follows:
Cereal crops:
- 84 per cent for durum;
- 68 per cent for barley;
- 65 per cent for spring wheat;
- 53 per cent for oats;
- 56 per cent for canary seed; and
- 29 per cent for triticale.
Oilseed crops:
- 52 per cent for canola;
- 54 per cent for flax; and
- 66 per cent for mustard.
Pulse crops:
- 89 per cent for field peas;
- 67 per cent for soybeans;
- 79 per cent for lentils; and
- 63 per cent chickpeas.
Perennial Forage
- 23 per cent.
Rainfall was significant this week, with high amounts scattered across the region. The Martin area reported 60 millimetres (mm), followed by the Fertile Belt area at 45 mm and the Stanley and Abernethy areas both received 40 mm of rainfall. Many other areas throughout the region also received some rainfall. Producers are hopeful for a widespread rain event following seeding completion to support crop development.
As a result of the significant rainfall recorded, the topsoil moisture conditions in this region are mostly adequate.
Cropland topsoil moisture is:
- 18 per cent surplus;
- 72 per cent adequate;
- 9 per cent short; and
- 1 per cent very short.
Hayland topsoil moisture is:
- 10 per cent surplus;
- 69 per cent adequate;
- 18 per cent short; and
- 3 per cent very short.
Pasture topsoil moisture is:
- 8 per cent surplus;
- 65 per cent adequate;
- 23 per cent short; and
- 4 per cent very short.
Most producers are reporting normal crop development in the southeast. Fall cereals are currently rated at 70 per cent normal for this time of year, with 30 per cent behind. Spring cereals are estimated to be 51 per cent normal and 49 per cent behind. Pulse crops are rated at 56 per cent normal and 44 per cent behind. Oilseeds are at 40 per cent normal and 60 per cent behind. Perennial forage is 67 per cent normal, with 3 per cent ahead and 30 per cent behind. Annual forage is indicated at 61 per cent normal, while 1 per cent is ahead and 38 per cent is behind.
Some producers in the southeast region are reporting minor damage from flooding, wind and frost. Reports of flea beetle and gopher activity were noted this week, with some producers taking control measures.
As the week progresses, producers will focus on completing seeding operations, while also moving into post-seeding activities such as land rolling. In addition, in-crop herbicide applications are expected to begin on earlier-seeded fields as crop emergence advances and conditions permit.