Crop report for the period June 2 to 8, 2026

June 02, 2026

Media Release, Gov't SK

Key points from this story:

• Seeding is 93 per cent complete
• West-central region at 98 per cent
• Calder area received 164 mm of rain
• Topsoil moisture is mostly adequate
• Minor crop damage from weather and insects
• Focus on in-crop herbicide applications

Seeding progress continued to advance this week with some regions nearing completion. Seeding is 93 per cent complete, which is up from 80 per cent last week but still trailing behind the five- and ten-year average of 97 per cent. The west-central region is 98 per cent complete followed closely by the southwest region at 97 per cent. The southeast region is 96 per cent complete, the northwest 95 per cent and northeast 92 per cent. The east-central region made progress this week but is still behind the other regions at 84 per cent complete. Provincially, seeding is nearly complete for field peas, lentils, durum and spring wheat. Other cereals and oilseed crops made further progress this week.

Cereal crops 97 per cent for durum; 96 per cent for spring wheat; 91 per cent for barley; 71 per cent for triticale; 79 per cent for canary seed; and 85 per cent for oats. Pulse crops 99 per cent for field peas; 96 per cent for lentils; and 87 per cent for chickpeas. Oilseed crops 75 per cent for mustard; 93 per cent for canola; and 86 per cent for flax. Perennial forages 62 per cent. Rainfall varied significantly with some regions not receiving any while the Calder area received 164 millimetres (mm), the RM of Fertile Belt 118 mm and the Langenburg region 116 mm. Topsoil moisture conditions were relatively stable with an increase in surplus moisture in some regions due to the rainfall.

Cropland topsoil moisture is: 13 per cent surplus; 77 per cent adequate; Nine per cent short; and One per cent very short. Hayland topsoil moisture is: 10 per cent surplus; 77 per cent adequate; 12 per cent short; and One per cent very short. Pasture topsoil moisture is: Eight per cent surplus; 76 per cent adequate; 14 per cent short; and Two per cent very short. Varying stages of crop development are reported given the varied environmental conditions. 36 per cent of winter cereals are in the tillering stage, 23 per cent at stem elongation, 17 per cent at flag leaf and 24 per cent are heading. 23 per cent of spring cereals are at the pre-emergent stage with 54 per cent at the seedling stage, 22 per cent are tillering and one per cent in the stem elongation stage. 13 per cent of pulse crops are at the pre-emergent stage with 65 per cent at the seedling stage and 22 per cent reported at the vegetative stage of development. 35 per cent of canola and mustard are at the pre-emergent stage, with 60 per cent at the seedling stage and five per cent at the rosette stage. 35 per cent of the flax is at the pre-emergent stage with 63 per cent at the seedling stage and two per cent starting stem elongation. Crop damage this week was caused by multiple factors including wind, flooding and hail. Minor damage from insects like flea beetles and cutworms was reported. Gopher damage was reported in all regions except the northeast. As seeding starts to wrap up in many regions producers are focused on in-crop herbicide applications and scouting for insects and disease. Producers are reminded to keep safety top of mind while working. For any crop or livestock questions, producers can call the Agriculture Knowledge Centre, toll free at 1-866-457-2377.