Alfalfa heads into early bud stage, overnight frost touches some fields

MFGA Green Gold Reports for June 6

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Published: June 9, 2022

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Alfalfa heads into early bud stage, overnight frost touches some fields

Western

Areas of the western section have developed early buds with the recent heat. A touch of frost has damaged the edges of the leaves but did not affect the crop. Wind damage has occurred on some leaves. The RFV has dropped 11 pts in 5 days. (click here to read the full Green Gold Report for Western Manitoba; opens as PDF)

Central

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There has been no frost damage on the alfalfa plants in the central region. The RVF has dropped 7 points in the past 5 days. (click here to read the full Green Gold Report for Central Manitoba; opens as PDF)

Eastern/Interlake

The plants in the southeast corner are heading into the early bud stage, with rapid growth over the weekend. The RFV has dropped 31 pts in the past 5 days. (click here to read the full Green Gold Report for Eastern/Interlake; opens as PDF)

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