Seeding season is slowly coming to an end in southern Manitoba.

Not only have the crops been planted, but a successful emergence has begun, according to Letellier farmer Allan Calder.

Calder said that among the higher population of soybeans being planted in southern Manitoba this year, he seeded near-equal percentages of corn, wheat, soybeans and canola.

Though he finished seeding over a week ago, some other farmers have not been as lucky to get all their planting finished as quickly. Among the fields yet to be seeded, Calder said most of the ones left are soybeans and edible beans.

However, due to earlier rainfall, Calder said the soil has loosened up and is in great condition to welcome the new crops, which will allow farmers to work the soil more easily.

While moisture and soil conditions may not be a problem, Calder said that weeds are swiftly spreading throughout the fields.

“As soon as it gets nicer out, less windy and warmer, the sprayers will probably be pretty busy,” he said.

But for now, weeds may be the only issue concerning field conditions. Local fields have managed to dodge frost damage as temperatures have not dropped low enough to harm the crops, and insects have kept their distance.

Despite the weeds, Calder said he is happy with the way the fields are coming along.

“After last year it's kind of amazing the way things did go in; we're pretty lucky,” he said.