Manitoba Producers started seeding early this year due to the beautiful April weather. Last week's rains have delayed seeding in most regions. Ontario Producers started seeding early this year due to the beautiful April weather. Last week's rains have delayed seeding in most regions. Ninety-five percent of the cereal crops are seeded in some regions.
Rain is needed to replenish soil moisture levels.
May. Soil conditions are dry. The berry season started much earlier than normal which is raising concerns of frost injury. Nova Scotia Total precipitation for most of the province is below the thirty-year average. However, planting for most areas is about two weeks ahead. Several winter grain fields were lost due to winterkill damage.