The last week has seen tremendous change in Humboldt area fields, crop extension specialist Shannon Friesen says.

“Prior to the rain, conditions out there were getting quite dry. The crops really weren't emerging as nicely as we would have hoped.”

Topsoil moisture has now improved and crops are establishing themselves nicely, she said.

That means fields are getting close to the progress typically seen for this time of year, after a late start to the seeding season and dry weather, she said.

“Now that we do have some moisture, all we really need now is some heat and lot of those crops will really jump up.”

Cutworms and flea beetles appear to be more numerous than normal in canola, she said.