Spring cereals, canola, early soy harvested, dugout levels very low in most areas

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 27

Southwest Region Another week of dry weather continued harvest progress. Rainfall on Sunday brought some relief from dry conditions, but ground remains very dry and hard. Some areas in the southeast side of region reported hail. Winter wheat and fall rye harvest is complete with average yields reported for both crops. Click here for the

Dry conditions advance harvest, premature ripening, wilting in crops

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 20

Southwest Region Dry warm conditions over the past week continued to ripen crop prematurely. Harvest of winter wheat and fall rye continues with average yields and good quality. Click here for the Crop Weather Report for the week ending August 19 Majority of spring cereal crops have been harvested, with several producers swathing to aid


Moisture stress seen in crops, rain needed to fill out grains

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 13

Southwest Region Little to no rain over the past week.  Crops are turning quickly due to hot and dry conditions.  Harvest is starting in most areas. Winter wheat and fall rye are being harvested.  Yields are reported as average with good quality. Click here for the Crop Weather Report for the week ending August 12

Dry conditions continue across Manitoba

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 7

Southwest Region Little to no rain over the past week. Hot and dry weather is turning crops quickly. Major thunderstorms with hail activity around the north and south of Hamiota, causing crop damage. Grasshoppers are becoming prevalent in field margins. Click here for the Crop Weather Report for the week ending August 6 Winter wheat


Rain needed to sustain crops, hay yields below normal

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 30

Southwest Region Little to no rain over the past week in most of the southwest region. Areas close to Riding Mountain National Park such as Eden and Wasagaming received 15 to 26 mm. In general, most crops are looking good but require rain. Hot and dry weather is turning crops quickly. Winter wheat and fall

Hot temps, rainfall sees crops quickly advance

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 23

Southwest Region Normal to hot temperatures and variable rain events throughout week progressed crops rapidly. Subsoil moisture conditions have recharged with recent rains and provided crops with much needed moisture. Winter wheat and fall rye typically are at the soft to hard dough stage, with some very advanced fields ripening. Fusarium infected kernels in heads


Aphid numbers this year have been a fraction of what was seen in 2017.

Manitoba sees low aphid counts

Last year was a bad aphid year for a variety of crops, but few problems have been noted this season

Last year’s aphid problems have become this year’s near absence. Farmers are not fighting with aphids this year, according to the province, a departure from last year when levels prompted insecticide applications in a wide variety of crops from wheat to canary seed. “We’ve got lots of people out looking for aphids and, in most

Warm weather, rainfall advance crop development

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 9

Southwest Region Heavy rains early in the week in parts of the Southwest. Newdale and Minnedosa received the highest amounts of 45 to 50 mm. Hot and dry weather during the remainder of the week advanced crop development, and may have resulted in some crop stress. Warm season crops are benefitting more from the warmer


Weather sees rise in crop development, dugout levels improve

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 3

Warm conditions and rainfall over the past week welcomed and has advanced crop development. Herbicide applications are mostly complete. Fungicide applications occurring where disease risk high, crop stage correct and stands looking good. First cut of hay/alfalfa compete or underway with lower than average yields. Pastures and hay/alfalfa have good regrowth where rainfall occurring, dugout

Severe weather damages crops, cereals see good progress

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 18

Parts of the Southwest and Central regions saw storms over the past week with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hail.  Assessments of crop damage are on going. Warm temperatures and rainfall over the past week have resulted in crops that are advancing quickly. Dry conditions continue to be a concern in some areas. Herbicide applications continue