As expected, cold weather and a late spring snowfall put seeding in the province is behind the usual state.
Seeding across the province is nine percent complete compared with 23 per cent for the five year average.
The southwest, west central and northwest regions are most advanced, according to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture crop report.
The southwest at 17 per cent done is still only at 40 per cent of the average, while the west central and northeast are at 14 per cent and 13 per cent respectively.
Seeding in the east central and southeast, which includes Moose Jaw, was only three per cent complete by May 8 compared with a 22 per cent average.
Cropland topsoil moisture in the province is good with only five per cent short, 72 per cent adequate, 21 per cent short and two per cent very short.
Moisture is better in the Moose Jaw region with 19 per cent in surplus, 78 per cent adequate, 16 per cent short and only one per cent very short.
In the southwest, which takes in the Central Butte to Assiniboia area, seeding is 13 per cent done while the average is 32 per cent.
Topsoil moisture is one percent surplus, 83 per cent adequate, 14 per cent short and two per cent very short.
During the week, Rockglen had 10 mm rain with five mm at Moose Jaw.
