Over the weekend alfalfa has grown 2 inches in most fields and all fields are now in the early to late flowering stage.

Alfalfa in early to late-flowering stage

Forage and grassland conditions for Eastern/Interlake and Western/Central Manitoba as of June 11

This is the final report for the Green Gold program for 2018. With all fields now flowering quality has dropped very quickly. There are no samples for the Interlake for this report. Green Gold Report for Eastern/Interlake, June 11 Green Gold Report for Western/Central, June 11 This is the final release for the 2018 Optimum

Crops get a lift from warm temperatures, seeding virtually complete

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 11

Seeding progress is estimated as 99 per cent complete across Manitoba. Seeding is complete in the Central, Eastern, and Interlake regions, with small amounts remaining in the Southwest and Northwest regions. Precipitation was limited in most parts of the province, with the exception being parts of Southwest and Northwest. Most areas could use additional precipitation.


Plenty of good quality hay predicted for EastMan

Plenty of good quality hay predicted for EastMan

Forage and grassland conditions for Western/Central Manitoba and Eastern/Interlake as of June 6 and June 7

Western/Central areas continue to see some very good growth. Over the past 7 days RFV’s were trending down at approx. 5 pts./day. With today’s results we see a slight upwards movement in RFV’s. Hay Day for the Eastern area is predicted to be June 10th. With a lot of cutting happening due to the crop

Alfalfa flowering at Winkler, Man.

‘Hay Day’ arrives for forage growers in WestMan

Forage and grassland conditions for Western/Central Manitoba as of June 6

Alfalfa is advancing very quickly in most of the West/Central area and is at or getting close to the optimum stage for dairy quality forage. Reports this morning still has alfalfa growing at a rate of one inch per day or more. Green Gold Report for Western/Central, June 4 This is the fifth release for


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A mixed grass/alfalfa field gets its first cut in EastMan.

Rain relief brings good news for forage crops

The initial dour outlook for forage is looking brighter now that the dry spell has broken

Forage growers are seeing a glimmer of hope for the first time this season, with stands jumping from the recent rains. Some areas broke 10 millimetres of cumulated monthly rainfall for the first time in the last week of May. Brandon counted just over 55 millimetres through May and June as of June 3, while

Rapid crop growth seen, insect pressures on the rise

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 4

Seeding progress estimated at 99 per cent complete across Manitoba. Widespread rainfall throughout Manitoba, although amounts variable within each region. The recent rains and warm temperatures have resulted in rapid crop growth. Herbicide applications continue as field conditions allow and crop and weeds reach the appropriate stage. Flea beetle activity reported throughout the province, with