Farmers are being reminded to take the time this spring to get a soil test done.

Cropping management specialist Shannon Friesen says with it being dry last year, farmers may see some leftover fertilizer that the crop was unable to utilize.

"Lots of producers will be putting pulses in the ground and certainly wondering what your nitrogen levels, in particular, are this year. It will really help you out planning your rotations, as well as your seeding rates, fertilizer rates," Friesen said.

She says you can take advantage of the nice weather right now to do the soil test.

"This time of year is the perfect time, especially because we're able to get onto the field this year, at this time," Friesen said.

Over the weekend, some areas of Manitoba received snow, and Friesen notes some areas of the Prairies are still reporting cooler nighttime temperatures and frost making it too early to seed yet.