Southwest Region Another cool and wet week in the Southwest region. Rainfall was variable but enough to stop harvesting many days. Harvest operations resumed late Sunday into Tuesday. Harvest is about 60 per cent complete in general. Majority of areas south of #1 highway are close to 65 to 70 per cent done, while some
Crop quality decreasing with rains, severe sprouting seen in unharvested acres
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for October 8
Cereals, canola hit the dryers, soybean yields seen lower than average
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for October 1
Southwest region Cool and constant wet weather is stalling harvest progress. Rainfall amounts of 10 to 50 mm, majority falling during thunderstorms, which also resulted in hail. Snowfall is also reported in northern parts of the region and near the Saskatchewan border. Lodging in canola and other crops is common. Overnight temperatures ranged from zero
Harvest progress in Manitoba slowed by widespread rainfall
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for September 24
Southwest Region Severe thunderstorms with hail and heavy rains fell over the last week and on the weekend. Rainfall has prolonged harvest, which is already delayed from earlier high moisture conditions. Other than Russell area, most districts received 30 to 110 mm rainfall. Brandon, Boissevain, and Mountainside all received greater than 100 mm. Frequent rains
Harvest progress a challenge, grain drying seen for cereals, canola
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for September 17
Southwest Region Rain over the previous week stalled all field activities in most of the region. Rain was variable from 5 to 18mm. Warm weekend temperatures allowed producers a chance to resume harvesting. Progress has been made across most of the region. Depending on the conditions of the crop and weather situation, both cereals and
Harvest progress in Manitoba limited by widespread rainfall
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for September 10
Southwest Region A few rainy days during the week and heavy rains yesterday have halted all harvest activities. In small pockets, there were a few days in which producers had made some harvest progress. Rain amounts are variable throughout the region. Hamiota, Forrest and Carberry area had the most at 40 to 45 mm. Russell,
Grasshoppers on the move, canola swathing widespread in preparation of harvest
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 20
Southwest Region Rain and cooler temperatures have delayed swathing in late seeded canola and have rejuvenated soybean crops. Showers early last week, 5 to 10 mm rain was widespread. Minnedosa, Neepawa and areas north of Highway 16 are still suffering serious moisture shortages as most of these areas are only 50 to 70 per cent
Grasshopper control continues in oilseed crops, hay yields seen significantly lower
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 13
Southwest Region Warm temperatures this week have quickly advanced crop maturity, together with cooler than normal overnight temperatures. Rain over the weekend and into Monday occurred throughout the region but amounts varied from 0.4 mm at Lake Audy to 37 mm at Bede. Areas along Hwy 16 are still below normal moisture accumulation this summer.
Cereal harvest begins in Manitoba, hay, forage yields well below average
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 6
Southwest Region Higher than normal temperatures prevailed with very little to no rain across the region. Scattered showers in Russell and Birtle areas amounted to less than 5 mm. Crops are showing symptoms of prolonged dry weather and in some cases, soils are close to the permanent wilting point. Most winter cereals are close to
Fall rye, winter wheat harvest begins in Manitoba
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 30
Southwest region Warm dry weather over the past week has continued to advance crop maturity. Some rainfall events happened with strong winds, but amounts varied. Most events were isolated and precipitation amounts were low. The Russell and Birtle areas report around the 2 to 4 mm. Harvest might start on some fall rye fields by
Corn, sunflower, soybeans enter reproductive phase, hay and forage yields far below normal
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 23
Southwest Region Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the region brought some significant rain in few areas and very little in others. Day and nighttime temperature have been above normal, giving crops a big growth boost. Some yellowing occurring in fields due to wet conditions in low spots, but with improved conditions this past week, they
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