crop sprayer

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: Issue 8

Conditions as of June 21

Weekly Provincial Summary The good growing conditions are benefiting crops across Manitoba. Areas in the Northwest Region would benefit from additional precipitation as symptoms of moisture stress are evident in some fields. Herbicide applications continue. Fungicide applications are also on-going, largely in winter wheat and spring wheat crops, for management of leaf diseases and fusarium



young winter wheat crop

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: Issue 6

Conditions as of June 7

Weekly Provincial Summary Seeding operations are wrapping up for the 2015 season in Manitoba with progress estimated at 97 per cent complete.  Crop types remaining to be seeded include canola and greenfeed. Reseeding of canola fields impacted by frost, insect activity, wind and excess moisture conditions is still occurring.  Producers are also busy with herbicide



seeding at sunset

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: Issue 5

Conditions as of May 31, 2015

Weekly Provincial Summary Provincially, seeding progress in Manitoba is estimated at 93 per cent complete. Many areas in Manitoba recorded below freezing temperatures on Saturday, May 30. Frost injury symptoms are evident. Crop growth and final plant stands are being assessed. The level of crop damage will depend on the stage of crop development, minimum


seeding at sunset

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: Issue 4

Conditions as of May 24, 2015

Weekly Provincial Summary Excellent drying conditions due to warmer, drier weather allowed seeding operations to resume in many areas of Manitoba. Provincially, seeding progress is estimated at 87 per cent complete. The previous week’s weather of rain, snow, wind and cool temperatures impacted some crops across the Province. Excess moisture impacted crop emergence and plant

seeding at sunset

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: Issue 3

Conditions as of May 18, 2015

Weekly Provincial Summary Provincially, seeding progress in Manitoba is estimated at 72 per cent complete. By region, seeding is 70 per cent complete in the Southwest Region, 70 per cent complete in the Northwest Region, 70 to 85 per cent complete in the Central Region, 75 per cent complete in the Eastern Region and 55 to 65