The article highlights the impact of rainfall patterns and soil moisture conditions on farmers' seeding plans across various towns and regions. Despite experiencing a dry spell since March, the first three months of the year brought more rainfall than the same period last year, with Hyden seeing the most significant increase. Soil temperatures, crucial for canola seeding, are currently between 20-30 degrees Celsius in different areas. The moisture from earlier rains, now deep in the soil, is aiding seeding plans somewhat. However, the forecast of scant rainfall in April is raising concerns among growers, particularly in regions that have so far received minimal rainfall this year.