Crop Report: Grasshoppers are hatching and seeding is at 88% completed

If weather permits — seeding could be done as early as next week, according to most producers. In Saskatchewan, seeding is now at 88 per cent completed.

The provincial Crop Report said, “Producers are also busy moving cattle to pasture, spraying and land rolling,” and reports of grasshoppers hatching have been received.

Some crops experienced minor damage from hot, dry and windy weather, in addition to some areas experiencing frost and flooding. Some producers are taking measures to control Flea beetles, wireworms and cutworms.

Seeding for May 20 to 26, 2025, according to the provincial crop report. (Photo by The Canadian Press’s Jeff McIntosh. Graph by Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)

Oilseed seeding progress:

• Mustard is 92 per cent
• Canola at 83 per cent
• Flax at 73 per cent.
• Perennial forages are at 55 per cent

Spring Cereal seeding progress:

Saskatchewan spring cereal seeding progress for May 20 to 26, 2025. (Photo and graph by Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)

Pulse’s seeding progress:

Saskatchewan pulse crops seeding progress for May 20 to 26, 2025. (Graph by Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)

Rainfall

While northern Saskatchewan is ablaze with wildfires, producers in the southeast got more rain.

Saskatchewan rainfall for May 20 to 26, 2025. (Photo and graph by Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)

Topsoil:

Warm and windy weather has topsoil moisture in a bit of a decline.

Saskatchewan topsoil moisture for May 20 to 26, 2025. (Photo and graph by Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)

Crop Development — for this time of year

Normal Crop development for this time of year. (Photo and graph by Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)