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Seedbed conditions drying rapidly, hay, pasture growth delayed

By Manitoba Agriculture May 18, 2021

Southwest Region A few scattered showers in Southwest region amounted to 5 to 7 mm around Waskada and south of Riding Mountain National Park. Overall, it has been another dry and windy week. Most districts in the region did not get any appreciable rain. Seedbed conditions are rapidly drying due to strong winds. Producers are[...]

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Warmer temps spur on planting efforts, lack of precipitation a concern

By Manitoba Agriculture May 11, 2021

Southwest Region No significant rains fell this week in the Southwest region, and dry conditions persist. Possible showers this weekend in forecast. Cool and calmer conditions have preserved some soil moisture for now. The majority of the region has good seedbed moisture but facing rapid depletion. Many producers are adjusting seeding depths according to the[...]

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Dry, cool soils see slow start to seeding in agro-Manitoba

By Manitoba Agriculture April 27, 2021

Southwest Region Scattered rain and snow over the past two weeks in the Southwest region brought some moisture to replenish the seedbed. Overall seedbed moisture conditions are optimum in much of the Southwest, but good rains are needed to replenish soil profile. Overwinter snow and runoff was below normal, with average winter temperatures 2 to[...]

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Average crop yields and widespread insect issues seen in 2020

By Manitoba Agriculture October 22, 2020

Southwest Region A wet fall in 2019 meant unharvested crops from the previous year had to be dealt with this spring. A large number of canola swathes were left in the field, together with severely lodged flax. Much of the remaining flax was burnt. Starting weather conditions for seeding were optimum in the Southwest region[...]

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Manitoba harvest progress at 88 per cent, soybeans see rapid progress

By Manitoba Agriculture October 6, 2020

Southwest Region Sunny and dry weather dominated last week in the Southwest region, with one or two cloudy and windy days. Many producers have finished their harvest and doing some fall fertilizer application and other fieldwork. Some districts have inadequate topsoil moisture, which is making tillage challenging, as well as for fall anhydrous ammonia applications.[...]

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Manitoba harvest 80 per cent complete, weather conditions favourable

By Manitoba Agriculture September 29, 2020

Southwest Region Mostly cloudy and some rainy weather last week in the Southwest region. Between 5 to 15mm rain fell in different areas of the region but strong winds allowed for rapid drying. Areas in the southwest corner of the region are reporting shortages of water for livestock due to lack of a substantial rain[...]

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Manitoba harvest at 70 per cent, soy, corn crops rapidly mature

By Manitoba Agriculture September 23, 2020

Southwest Region Another dry and windy week in southwest Manitoba. Subzero temperatures arrived for one or two nights but daytime temperatures were mostly double-digit, which allowed farmers to continue harvest and other field operations. Recent frost is not damaging anything at this stage as soybean and corn are already maturing and drying down due heavy[...]

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Manitoba harvest passes halfway mark, yields see broad range

By Manitoba Agriculture September 15, 2020

Southwest Region Mostly dry weather allowed farmers to continue harvest this week. Temperatures were variable, with cool and frosty nights throughout the week, reaching double-digit daytime highs. Smoke coming from west has developed into a haze over the entire region in the past three days, causing a slowdown in harvest in some areas. Overall rainfall[...]

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Winter cereals harvest half complete, yields seen mostly average

By Manitoba Agriculture August 18, 2020

[UPDATED: Aug. 19, 2020] Southwest Region Unsettled weather continued in the Southwest. There are reports of a tornado that touched down near the village of Alexander but no reports of any loss. Wind damage to crops as lodging is visible in some fields. Canola, wheat and other crops are suffering with minor lodging especially in[...]

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Crops advancing quickly across Manitoba, as do the grasshoppers

By Manitoba Agriculture July 28, 2020

Southwest Region Producers welcomed some nice warm days during the past week. Several areas received precipitation, with some larger amounts reported in thunderstorms with high winds and hail in the Shilo and Glenboro areas. There is no shortage of moisture in most of the region. Drowned out spots are very visible due to wet weather[...]

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Seedbed conditions drying rapidly, hay, pasture growth delayed

Warmer temps spur on planting efforts, lack of precipitation a concern

Dry, cool soils see slow start to seeding in agro-Manitoba

Average crop yields and widespread insect issues seen in 2020

Manitoba harvest progress at 88 per cent, soybeans see rapid progress

Manitoba harvest 80 per cent complete, weather conditions favourable

Manitoba harvest at 70 per cent, soy, corn crops rapidly mature

Manitoba harvest passes halfway mark, yields see broad range

Winter cereals harvest half complete, yields seen mostly average

Crops advancing quickly across Manitoba, as do the grasshoppers

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