Despite tensions between Canada and China in the agricultural markets, some farmers are choosing to carry on with their regular seeding plans.

Wes Hildebrand, who farms roughly 1,000 acres south of Morden with his wife and two daughters, is one of these farmers.

"We're pretty much sticking with what we had. We've got a rotation that seems to be working out well for us. We haven't changed much. The market can change quite quickly, so we thought we'd stay with our regular rotation," Hildebrand said.

Deer Creek Farms is located along the Canada-U.S. border. Good conditions allowed Hildebrand and his family to finish about half of their seeding so far, including the completion of cereals. However, cool weather has prevented them from planting canola and soybeans, though it's still generally early in the season for these, he said.

Although there is enough moisture for germination of wheat, Hildebrand says additional precipitation is needed. In terms of temperature, soil tends to be on the cooler side.

"The soil temperatures are still staying fairly cool: five degrees, possibly getting up to seven or eight in the afternoons, but it's still quite cool," he said.