Southwest Region Daytime temperatures across the Southwest region reached the mid- 30 C mark; average temperatures ranged from 18 to 21 C. The 37 C high over the weekend came with damaging winds. In general, most of the southern parts of the Southwest region received 2 to 10 mm. The majority of the northern districts
Crop recovery good after late-May frost, flea beetle pressure on canola sees reseeding
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 8
Frost falls on agro-Manitoba, reseeding efforts take shape
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 1
Southwest Region Cooler than normal temperatures continued from the previous week. All parts of the region had temperatures drop below freezing last week, down to -5 C for several hours in some areas. There are some reports of reseeding canola, but damage is not widespread. Increasing temperatures this week will spur new growth. Daytime temperatures
Area rainfall provides critical moisture, potential frost conditions ahead
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for May 25
Southwest Region Most of the Southwest region received rainfall over the past week. Recorded amounts ranged between 25 to 35 mm for the most part, though showers were extremely spotty, with some areas winning the thunderstorm lottery, while weather stations a few miles away recorded only a few millimeters rain. Glenboro and Ninette received the
Seedbed conditions drying rapidly, hay, pasture growth delayed
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for May 18
Southwest Region A few scattered showers in Southwest region amounted to 5 to 7 mm around Waskada and south of Riding Mountain National Park. Overall, it has been another dry and windy week. Most districts in the region did not get any appreciable rain. Seedbed conditions are rapidly drying due to strong winds. Producers are
Warmer temps spur on planting efforts, lack of precipitation a concern
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for May 11
Southwest Region No significant rains fell this week in the Southwest region, and dry conditions persist. Possible showers this weekend in forecast. Cool and calmer conditions have preserved some soil moisture for now. The majority of the region has good seedbed moisture but facing rapid depletion. Many producers are adjusting seeding depths according to the
Dry, cool soils see slow start to seeding in agro-Manitoba
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for April 27
Southwest Region Scattered rain and snow over the past two weeks in the Southwest region brought some moisture to replenish the seedbed. Overall seedbed moisture conditions are optimum in much of the Southwest, but good rains are needed to replenish soil profile. Overwinter snow and runoff was below normal, with average winter temperatures 2 to
Average crop yields and widespread insect issues seen in 2020
FINAL REPORT: Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report Summary for 2020
Southwest Region A wet fall in 2019 meant unharvested crops from the previous year had to be dealt with this spring. A large number of canola swathes were left in the field, together with severely lodged flax. Much of the remaining flax was burnt. Starting weather conditions for seeding were optimum in the Southwest region
Manitoba harvest progress at 88 per cent, soybeans see rapid progress
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for October 6
Southwest Region Sunny and dry weather dominated last week in the Southwest region, with one or two cloudy and windy days. Many producers have finished their harvest and doing some fall fertilizer application and other fieldwork. Some districts have inadequate topsoil moisture, which is making tillage challenging, as well as for fall anhydrous ammonia applications.
Manitoba harvest 80 per cent complete, weather conditions favourable
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for September 29
Southwest Region Mostly cloudy and some rainy weather last week in the Southwest region. Between 5 to 15mm rain fell in different areas of the region but strong winds allowed for rapid drying. Areas in the southwest corner of the region are reporting shortages of water for livestock due to lack of a substantial rain
Manitoba harvest at 70 per cent, soy, corn crops rapidly mature
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for September 22
Southwest Region Another dry and windy week in southwest Manitoba. Subzero temperatures arrived for one or two nights but daytime temperatures were mostly double-digit, which allowed farmers to continue harvest and other field operations. Recent frost is not damaging anything at this stage as soybean and corn are already maturing and drying down due heavy
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