East-Central Saskatchewan

Census Division 9 – Calder, Canora, Pelly, Preeceville, Sheho and Yorkton areas
Census Division 10 – Foam Lake, Kelliher, Leroy, Raymore and Wadena areas
Census Division 11 – Davidson, Colonsay, Langham, Lanigan, Nokomis, Outlook and Saskatoon areas

For the Period May 19 to 25, 2026

Seeding in the region advanced to 26 per cent over the past week. While this remains below the five-year average of 62 per cent, it represents an increase of 15 per cent compared to last week’s report. Seeding progress is as follows:

Pulse crops:

• 44 per cent for lentils; and
• 55 per cent for field peas.

Cereal crops:

• 20 per cent for durum;
• 30 per cent for barley;
• 30 per cent for spring wheat; and
• 8 per cent for oats.

Oilseed crops:

• 15 per cent for flax;
• 17 per cent for canola; and
• 14 per cent for mustard.

Rainfall amounts varied across the region. The highest amount reported was in the Sliding Hills area at 40 millimetres (mm), followed by the Calder area at 32 mm and the Foam Lake area at 27 mm. Other areas received significant amounts of precipitation.

Weather conditions reported across the region helped retain topsoil moisture.

Cropland topsoil moisture is:

• 35 per cent surplus;
• 63 per cent adequate; and
• 2 per cent short.

Hayland topsoil moisture is:

• 37 per cent surplus;
• 61 per cent adequate; and
• 2 per cent short.

Pasture topsoil moisture is:

• 33 per cent surplus;
• 64 per cent adequate; and
• 3 per cent short.

Producers are reporting crop development is mostly behind in the east-central region, with a significant amount considered behind. Fall cereals are currently rated at 8 per cent normal for this time of year, with 4 per cent ahead and 88 per cent behind. Spring cereals are estimated to be 25 per cent normal and 75 per cent behind. Pulse crops are rated at 26 per cent normal crop development and 74 per cent behind. Oilseeds are at 20 per cent normal and 80 per cent behind normal development. Perennial forage is at 7 per cent normal crop development, with 4 per cent ahead and 89 per cent behind. Annual forage is indicated at 2 per cent normal, with 3 per cent ahead and 95 per cent behind.

Producers in the region are noting minor to moderate frost damage to crops and flooding.

As producers continue their seeding operations, they are also busy applying herbicides and moving cattle out to pasture.