The rains that fell onto south, central and northeastern Alberta during the week ended May 14 were a mixed blessing for growers according to the provincial government’s crop report released on May 17.

Lower prices, moisture concerns cited; moisture has since improved somewhat
These farmers use soil temperature, rather than the calendar, to time seeding wheat
'Farmers can get stuff in pretty quick'
The farmers surveyed for this Farmer Panel are ready to hit the field for spring seeding