Southwest Region Thunderstorms and widespread rain events the past seven days over much of the Southwest region brought significant moisture, between 60 to 117 mm rain. These rains will not have much impact on crop yields, but some potato, corn, sunflower and a few soybean crops will still benefit, and recharge soil water reserves. Harvest
Rains come too late for cereals, canola, but could benefit soy, corn, potato growers
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 24
Cereal crop harvest rapidly progressing, canola yields expected to fall to 10-year lows
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 17
Southwest Region This past week saw daytime highs reach 38 C; daily averages around 17 to 19 C. Minimum overnight temperatures were down to 0.5 to 7 C. Not much rain during the week, Humidity levels remain high overnight. Most of the Southwest region experienced heavy smoke for the last two days. All areas are
Cereal crop yields below average, recent rainfall may benefit some oilseed, corn crops
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 10
Southwest Region Very hot daytime temperatures this week, up to 35 C; daily averages around 21 C. Minimum overnight temperatures were down to 7 to 12 C. Lack of rain is still stressing crops. Rain on the weekend and Monday fell throughout the region but amounts are variable, most of the region had between 10
Harvest begins in Central, Interlake regions; severe drought seen across Manitoba
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 3
Southwest Region A hot, hazy, and smoky week again in the Southwest, with daytime temperatures up to 29 to 32 C, while daily averages around 20 C. Minimum overnight temperatures were down to 6 to 11 C. No showers or rainfall recorded during past week in Southwest region. Rain is needed in whole region for
Drought concerns persist, yield outlook sees downgrade
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 27
Southwest Region A warmer week again, with daytime temperatures up to 27 to 31 C; daily averages around 20 C. Minimum overnight temperatures ranged from 5 to 11 C. Some good rainfall in most of the region early in the week, rainfall amounts from 3 to 56 mm. Crop growth has improved with rain, though
Drought situation sees crop yield outlook diminish
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 20
Southwest Region Temperatures were hot most of the week, with daytime highs in the low 30 C range. Overnight lows ranged from 8 to 13 C, with average temperatures of 20 to 22.5 C. Crop growth has improved with rain, warmer temperatures, and high humidity. Rainfall ranged from 2 to 25 mm, with some areas
Soil moisture continues to decline, crop, pasture conditions further deteriorate
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 13
Southwest Region Another hot and dry week in the southwest with no significant moisture. Showers were recorded in some areas, with Virden and Boissevain receiving 12 to 14 mm of rain. Highs for daytime temperatures ranged from 30 to close to 33 C this past week. Minimum overnight temperatures ranged from 4 to 8 C,
Heat dome sees crop conditions deteriorate, moisture reserves to plummet
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 6
Southwest Region The heat dome reached southwestern Manitoba this week with highs from 31 to 35 C. Minimum overnight temperatures ranged from 9 to 12 C. Trace rainfall only for most of the region. A narrow band of rain north of Neepawa, including Eden, received as much as 10 to 12 mm. Deloraine and area
Manitoba crops seeing weather stress, alfalfa weevils causing forage yield losses
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 22
Southwest Region Temperatures became more seasonal last week, ranging from 20 to 30 C during the day, with overnight temperatures in most areas of 6 to 11 C. Crop growth has improved with previous weeks’ moisture, but the heat wave in past week stressed many crops. Neepawa area received 6 to 8 mm rain; all
Rainfall offers reprieve for crops, severe flea beetle pressure continues
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 15
Southwest Region A much-needed rain fell across the Southwest this past week. Rainfall accumulation in the region was between 45 mm to 115 mm. Rain fell over several hours, allowing opportunity to soak in. Some runoff was available to replenish dugouts and sloughs. There are some reports of standing waters in low- lying areas and
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