Figure 1 (left): Total accumulated precipitation; Figure 2 (right): Top 0-30 cm soil moisture.

Lack of rain concerns Manitoba producers, corn crops advancing quickly

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 6 (week 25)

Weekly Provincial Summary  Precipitation was variable across agro–Manitoba from June 12 to 18 with values ranging from 0 to 23.6 mm. Only the San Clara (23.6 mm) area in the Northwest received significant rainfall over the past seven days. Most other regions received less than 5 mm of rain. Total accumulated precipitation from May 1st

Table 1. Range of measurements of seven-day accumulated precipitation in Manitoba’s agricultural regions.

Storms force re-seeding in some areas, pea crops see good emergence

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 5 (week 24)

Weekly provincial summary Precipitation was variable across agro–Manitoba from June 5 to 11 with values ranging from 0 to 82.7 mm (see Table 1 at top). Isolated storms brought significant rainfall to areas in the Northwest regions on June 7 and 8, especially near San Clara and Rivers. San Clara (82.7 mm) received the most


Figure 1: Seeding Progression in 2023 Compared to Previous Years.

Seeding in Manitoba nearly complete, hot weather sees heat stress in livestock

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 4 (week 23)

Weekly provincial summary  Precipitation was variable across agro–Manitoba from May 29 to June 4 with values ranging from 0 to 57.1 mm. Isolated storms brought significant rainfall to areas in the Eastern region, parts of the Interlake, and parts of the Northwest. Teulon (57.1 mm) received the most precipitation in the past seven days. Climate

(Dave Bedard photo)

Spring planting expected complete by week’s end

Manitoba Crop Report, Issue 3 (Week 22)

Precipitation was variable across agro–Manitoba from May 22 to 28 with values ranging from 0 to 41.7 mm. The Northwest and Southwest regions received the highest amounts of precipitation over the past seven days. Climate normals for total accumulated precipitation from May 1 to May 28 range from 31.6 to 58.3 mm and are based


Figure 1: Seeding progression in 2023 compared to previous years.

Seeding progress behind five-year average, soybean, canola seen lagging

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 1 (week 20)

Weekly Provincial Summary  Precipitation was variable across agro–Manitoba from May 8 to 14 with values ranging from 0 to 48.9 mm. Mid-week rains brought the highest observed precipitation to the Northwest and Southwest regions. Climate normals for total accumulated precipitation from May 1 to May 14 range from 13.1 to 29.2 mm and are based

Table 1: Percentage Harvest Completion by Crop and Region to Oct. 25, 2022.

Harvest in Manitoba 95 per cent complete, fertilizer applications ongoing

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 25, October 25, 2022

Overview Harvest progress sits at 95 per cent complete across the province. Harvest is wrapping up or done in most parts of southern Manitoba, and significant amounts of fall fieldwork, and surface drainage cleanout have been completed. Fall fertilizer application is generally behind last year’s pace. Fall anhydrous ammonia application continues as soils cool, but


Manitoba harvest nears completion

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 24, October 18, 2022

Overview Harvest progress sits at 90 per cent complete across the province, having caught up to the 5-year average of 91 per cent complete by week 42. Harvest is wrapping up or done in many areas of southern Manitoba, and fall fieldwork, tillage, fertilizer application and drainage is underway. Winter cereal crops appear in good

Soy harvest hits half-way mark, overall harvest progress varies widely

Soy harvest hits half-way mark, overall harvest progress varies widely

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 23, October 11, 2022

Overview Harvest progress sits at 79 per cent completed across the province, approximately two weeks behind the 5-year average of 89 per cent complete by week 41. Canola continues to be harvested in all regions, but notable progress has been made in the Southwest region, where crops were generally later and more variable than other



Frost falls on Manitoba fields, harvest progress less than 50 per cent

Frost falls on Manitoba fields, harvest progress less than 50 per cent

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 21, September 27, 2022

Overview Harvest progress sits at 47 per cent completed across the province, approximately 3.5 weeks behind the 5-year average of 79 per cent complete by week 39. Few crops were harvested last week until the weekend, since frequent drizzling rains, high humidity, and overcast conditions prevented harvest operations. Crops that were harvested before the start