Seeding is progressing only in the Whitemouth area and northeast of Steinbach, where soils are somewhat drier. Good drying conditions are required. Some winter kill is showing up on winter wheat due to excessive moisture and cold conditions in March. Market gardeners are beginning to put transplants out. Alfalfa fields are growing very slowly, due to winter conditions that have weakened the plants.
Pasture growth is also slower than normal.
Interlake Region Warm weather this week allowed the restart of seeding operations in some parts of the region late in the week, but weekend rains have put a halt to all operations for at least several more days. Some seeding had started in the Arborg and Selkirk districts, but only very limited progress was made. Warm dry weather is important now, as excessive moisture in fields and pastures is a concern. Cattle continue to be fed, as the pastures in some areas are too wet. The Ashern district is experiencing flooding approaching earlier spring levels.