Weekly weather map – for Oct. 29, 2009

Accumulated Precipitation (Prairie Region) April 1, 2009 to October 22, 2009 Prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service (NAIS). Data provided through partnership with Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and many Provincial agencies. < 25 mm 25 -50 mm 50 -75 mm 75 -100 mm 100 -125 mm 125 -150 mm 150

In Brief… – for Jun. 11, 2009

Frosty June: Frost has damaged newly emerged canola on the western Prairies, adding to a long list of spring weather woes. The only factor mitigating damage from frost June 2 is that crops have been slow to emerge due to cool weather, said Bruce Burnett, director of weather and market analysis for the Canadian Wheat


weather map – for May. 14, 2009

Percent of Average Precipitation (Prairie Region) April 1, 2009 to May 7, 2009 Prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service (NAIS). Data provided through partnership with Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and many Provincial agencies. < 40% 40 -60% 60 -85% 85 -115% 115 -150% 150 -200% 200% Extent of Agricultural Land