Southwest Region Normal to above normal temperature in past week has benefitted the crop development. Rainfall was very spotty and in thundershowers with varied amounts. Deloraine (20mm), Shoal Lake (16mm) but most of areas in other parts of the region got 5 to 15mm range. Crops like soybean, corn and sunflower can use significant moisture
Alfalfa weevil, grasshoppers cause for concern, rainfall offers some crop relief
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 9
Recent rains help spur crop growth, forage quality a concern for producers
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 25
Southwest Region Recent rainfall has helped crops and forages over the entire Southwest region. Crops have responded and now some warm days and evenings will help in crop development. Quantity of moisture generally adequate for crop growth throughout the region but the Melita, Ninette, Sinclair, Pierson, and Rivers areas received more than 45 mm over
Warmer temps stimulate crop growth, insect trapping underway for berthas, diamondback moths
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 18
Southwest Region A much-needed rain received across the Southwest this past week. Most areas reported 25 mm or more. Hamiota, Miniota, Newdale, and Rivers reported 25 to 35 mm. Ninette, Souris, and Lenore reported 40 to 60 mm. Daytime temperatures have improved and this will benefit growth; however overnight temperatures still reaching single digit lows.
Seeding complete in Manitoba, flea beetles, cutworm damage seen in crops
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 11
Southwest Region Rainfall last week and over the weekend gave a much needed boost to crops. Much of the Southwest region received 3 to 9 mm while areas immediately south of Riding Mountain Park received more, ranging from 11 to 15 mm. Very dry pockets persist around Hamiota and Melita. Dry topsoil conditions are still
Dry weather sees slow crop growth, flea beetles active across Manitoba
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 4
Southwest region Little to no rainfall over past week continues to be the major issue in the region. Rain came through the region June 3, however, amounts were low with most areas reporting 3 to 10 mm, with some spotty thunderstorms producing higher amounts. With dry conditions, emergence of later seeded and reseeded crops has
Frost finds Manitoba fields, canola, corn, soybeans emerging
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for May 28
Southwest region Most of the southwest region received rainfall over the past week. Amounts varied with higher accumulations south of number 1 highway with reports of 25 to 40 mm, with areas near Brandon and south receiving the highest amounts. Some areas near Russell and Birtle received the lowest amounts of rainfall and could use
Early seeded crops emerge, rainfall needed to support hay pastures
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for May 21
Southwest Region Very few showers during past week and over the weekend. Some spotty showers in Ninette at 12mm and Miniota at 9mm. Daytime temperatures were normal, but nights colder and below zero in most of areas. Frost damage to crops minimal, as most of sensitive crops are not fully emerged yet. Overall seeding is
Cool, drier soils sees soybeans planted ahead of canola
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for May 14
Southwest Region Very little to no rainfall over the past week has producers concerned about dry soil conditions. Overnight lows still reaching -5 to -9 C in the region. Only 4mm rain reported in Russell area and some localised showers close to Riding Mountain National Park. Most of other areas in the southwest region are
Cold, damp conditions slow field operations
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for May 7
Southwest Region Very little precipitation over the last week, but some localized showers on both sides of the Trans-Canada Highway. Below normal temperatures throughout the week, with hard frosts and some snowfall. Minimum overnight temperature reached -8 C in some parts of the region. Most seeding done in southern areas, but in northern region is
Seeding begins in most areas of Manitoba
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for April 30
Southwest Region Accumulated moisture over the past week amounting to 1.5 to 10 mm as rain and snow. Areas to the south of Hwy #2 received the most snow. Overnight temperatures below zero, daytime highs reaching high teens. Average soil temperature 5 C. Seeding of cereals and some peas has started south of Hwy #1,
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