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
Warm weather, rainfall advance crop development
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 9
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
Crops advance as warm weather prevails
Manitoba crop report for June 25
Crops are advancing quickly in Manitoba; dry conditions continue throughout the province. Herbicide applications continue in some parts of the province, but are generally wrapping up. Fungicide applications are ongoing, largely in winter and spring wheat for management of fusarium head blight. First-cut haying operations continue. Yields range from normal to below normal depending on
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
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.
Flea beetles, cutworm numbers cause for concern
Manitoba Insect & Disease Update for June 6, 2018
Diseases: No disease incidents reported this week. Insects: Flea beetles and cutworms continue to be the main insect concerns. Flea beetles are a concern in many canola fields and foliar insecticide applications are occurring in many areas. There has also been some reseeding of canola because of flea beetle feeding. Now that cutworms are getting larger and their feeding more prominent, some economic populations have been
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
Seeding nears completion, rapid germination, crop growth seen
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for May 28
Seeding is nearing completion for the 2018 season in Manitoba, with progress estimated at 94 per cent complete. Most areas of the province received rainfall, although amounts were variable. Additional precipitation is needed in many areas. The recent rains combined with warm temperatures have resulted in rapid germination, emergence, and crop growth. Herbicide applications are
Seeding 80 per cent complete, rain needed for germination and crop growth
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for May 22
Seeding operations continue across Manitoba. Provincially, seeding progress estimated at 80 per cent complete. Winter injury resulted in some reseeding of winter wheat in the Central, Eastern, and Interlake regions. Dry conditions have resulted in slow growth and difficulties assessing injury. Precipitation variable throughout the province, with most areas in the Central and Eastern regions
Seeding more than half complete, some crops begin to emerge
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for May 14
Provincially, seeding in Manitoba estimated to be 55 per cent complete. Cereals, peas, and some early seeded canola are starting to emerge. No significant precipitation was received; in the majority of the province soils are dry and precipitation is needed to aid in crop germination and emergence. Temperatures below 0 C reported throughout the province.
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