Flea beetle damage is evident in some emerging canola fields. Pasture and hay conditions are rated excellent, except where excessive moisture has drowned out certain areas. Vita, St. Pierre and Dugald report very little seeding completed. Early seeded cereals are in the 2-3 leaf stage. Some reseeding will be required on peas and cereals where water has ponded.
Pasture growth is good, but cattle are being kept off in many areas because of wet conditions.
Hay growth is excellent and alfalfa is in the late vegetative to early bud stage. Haying is expected to start this week if the weather cooperates. Weed growth is a major concern on unseeded land. Volunteer canola, dandelions, curled dock and Canada thistle are most prevalent. Some changes in cropping plans will take place as June approaches, due to excessive moisture in certain areas.