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 April 28 to May 4, 2026
| East-Central Saskatchewan | |
| Census Division | % Seeded (May 4, 2026) |
| 9 | 0% |
| 10 | 0% |
| 11 | 0% |
| Region Average | 0% |
Producers are struggling to make any progress with seeding within the east-central region. Currently no seeding of any crop is being reported. This is behind the five-year average (2021-2025) of five per cent for the region.
Only trace amounts of rainfall fell within the region over the past week. The highest rainfall recorded fell in the Arran and Wroxton areas, where each reported two millimetres (mm), followed by the Foam Lake area at one mm.
Topsoil moisture conditions in the east-central region are adequate with a significant amount of surplus. Many producers have indicated that the surplus moisture has damaged roads and is delaying field operations.
Cropland topsoil moisture is:
- 43 per cent surplus;
- 53 per cent adequate; and
- 4 per cent short.
Hayland topsoil moisture is:
- 39 per cent surplus;
- 55 per cent adequate; and
- 6 per cent short.
Pasture topsoil moisture is:
- 41 per cent surplus;
- 53 per cent adequate; and
- 6 per cent short.
Spring runoff was reported in late April, with regional data indicating 8 per cent below normal, 31 per cent normal and 61 per cent above normal. One hundred per cent of crop reporters indicated the amount of runoff received would be sufficient to replenish dugouts and other water bodies within their area.
Additionally, pasture conditions were also reported in late April, with regional data indicating 6 per cent of pastures within the region are reported as excellent, 37 per cent are reported as good, 28 per cent reported as in fair condition with 19 per cent reported as poor and 10 per cent very poor.
Within the region, producers will continue to prepare for seeding operations, with some areas starting in the coming week, along with pre-seed spraying for weed control, harrowing, calving, fixing fence and getting ready to move cattle out to pasture.