Grasshopper control continues in oilseed crops, hay yields seen significantly lower

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 13

Southwest Region Warm temperatures this week have quickly advanced crop maturity, together with cooler than normal overnight temperatures. Rain over the weekend and into Monday occurred throughout the region but amounts varied from 0.4 mm at Lake Audy to 37 mm at Bede. Areas along Hwy 16 are still below normal moisture accumulation this summer.

Cereal harvest begins in Manitoba, hay, forage yields well below average

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 6

Southwest Region Higher than normal temperatures prevailed with very little to no rain across the region. Scattered showers in Russell and Birtle areas amounted to less than 5 mm. Crops are showing symptoms of prolonged dry weather and in some cases, soils are close to the permanent wilting point. Most winter cereals are close to


Fall rye, winter wheat harvest begins in Manitoba

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 30

Southwest region Warm dry weather over the past week has continued to advance crop maturity. Some rainfall events happened with strong winds, but amounts varied. Most events were isolated and precipitation amounts were low. The Russell and Birtle areas report around the 2 to 4 mm. Harvest might start on some fall rye fields by

Corn, sunflower, soybeans enter reproductive phase, hay and forage yields far below normal

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 23

Southwest Region Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the region brought some significant rain in few areas and very little in others. Day and nighttime temperature have been above normal, giving crops a big growth boost. Some yellowing occurring in fields due to wet conditions in low spots, but with improved conditions this past week, they


Recent rains help spur crop growth, forage quality a concern for producers

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 25

Southwest Region Recent rainfall has helped crops and forages over the entire Southwest region. Crops have responded and now some warm days and evenings will help in crop development. Quantity of moisture generally adequate for crop growth throughout the region but the Melita, Ninette, Sinclair, Pierson, and Rivers areas received more than 45 mm over

Warmer temps stimulate crop growth, insect trapping underway for berthas, diamondback moths

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 18

Southwest Region A much-needed rain received across the Southwest this past week. Most areas reported 25 mm or more. Hamiota, Miniota, Newdale, and Rivers reported 25 to 35 mm. Ninette, Souris, and Lenore reported 40 to 60 mm. Daytime temperatures have improved and this will benefit growth; however overnight temperatures still reaching single digit lows.


Seeding complete in Manitoba, flea beetles, cutworm damage seen in crops

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 11

Southwest Region Rainfall last week and over the weekend gave a much needed boost to crops. Much of the Southwest region received 3 to 9 mm while areas immediately south of Riding Mountain Park received more, ranging from 11 to 15 mm. Very dry pockets persist around Hamiota and Melita. Dry topsoil conditions are still

Dry weather sees slow crop growth, flea beetles active across Manitoba

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 4

Southwest region Little to no rainfall over past week continues to be the major issue in the region. Rain came through the region June 3, however, amounts were low with most areas reporting 3 to 10 mm, with some spotty thunderstorms producing higher amounts. With dry conditions, emergence of later seeded and reseeded crops has


Frost finds Manitoba fields, canola, corn, soybeans emerging

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for May 28

Southwest region Most of the southwest region received rainfall over the past week. Amounts varied with higher accumulations south of number 1 highway with reports of 25 to 40 mm, with areas near Brandon and south receiving the highest amounts. Some areas near Russell and Birtle received the lowest amounts of rainfall and could use

Early seeded crops emerge, rainfall needed to support hay pastures

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for May 21

Southwest Region Very few showers during past week and over the weekend. Some spotty showers in Ninette at 12mm and Miniota at 9mm. Daytime temperatures were normal, but nights colder and below zero in most of areas. Frost damage to crops minimal, as most of sensitive crops are not fully emerged yet. Overall seeding is