Seeding 97% complete across Saskatchewan: Crop report

Heavy rainfall delayed final seeding, but most crops are in the ground and overall conditions remain fair to good.

Seeding across Saskatchewan is nearly finished for the 2026 season, reaching 97 per cent completion as of June 15, according to the latest provincial crop report.

That marks an increase from 93 per cent the previous week but remains slightly below the five-and-10-year average of 99 per cent. Progress was slowed in many areas by rainfall and excess moisture, although most regions are now close to wrapping up seeding operations.

The west-central and southwest regions lead the province at 99 per cent complete. The southeast and northern regions follow at 98 per cent, while the east-central region lags behind at 90 per cent.

Despite delays, seeding is largely finished for key crops.

Among cereal crops, seeding is nearly complete for spring wheat at 99 per cent and durum at 98 per cent. Barley sits at 96 per cent and oats at 93 per cent. Further behind, canary seed and triticale are at 82 per cent and 79 per cent.

Pulse crops are also nearing completion, with field peas at 99 per cent and lentils at 97 per cent. Chickpeas are slightly behind at 89 per cent.

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Oilseed crop progress varies, with canola at 97 per cent and flax at 93 per cent. Mustard trails at 90 per cent. Seeding of perennial forages is reported at 76 per cent complete.

Rainfall over the past week varied widely across the province. Some areas received little to no precipitation, while others saw significant amounts. The Rural Municipality of Lipton recorded the highest rainfall at 90 mm, followed by Langenburg at 78 mm and Elfros at 74 mm.

Topsoil moisture conditions have remained relatively stable overall, with some improvement following recent rainfall. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 15 per cent surplus, 74 per cent adequate, 10 per cent short and one per cent very short.

Hayland moisture is 11 per cent surplus, 74 per cent adequate, 13 per cent short and two per cent very short. Pasture conditions are reported at eight per cent surplus, 74 per cent adequate, 16 per cent short, and two per cent very short.

Crop development varies across the province due to fluctuating weather conditions. While most crops are developing at a normal pace, a notable portion is behind expected stages.

Overall, crop conditions are rated mostly fair to good, with some crops reported in excellent condition. However, variability remains across regions and crop types due to uneven growing conditions.

Damage this week was attributed to flooding, wind and gophers, with minor insect damage also reported due to flea beetles.

With seeding nearly complete, producers are turning their attention to herbicide applications and monitoring fields for insects and disease.

The complete crop report can be read here.