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Seeding 80 per cent complete, rain needed for germination and crop growth

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for May 22

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Seeding operations continue across Manitoba. Provincially, seeding progress estimated at 80 per cent complete. Winter injury resulted in some reseeding of winter wheat in the Central, Eastern, and Interlake regions. Dry conditions have resulted in slow growth and difficulties assessing injury. Precipitation variable throughout the province, with most areas in the Central and Eastern regions
Winter wheat claims have been the largest issue with crop insurance so far this season.
Crops, Local news

Crop insurance working on claims

Last week the focus was on winterkilled winter wheat, but some reseeding claims are expected following strong winds

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Manitoba’s long winter and cold spring wasn’t kind to many Manitoba winter wheat crops, says an official with the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC), which administers the federal provincial crop insurance program. Meanwhile, MASC is also expecting to get reseeding claims following last week’s high winds. “We’ve had the one canola claim (from the Portage
Manitoba winter wheat growers have reported spotty damage in their fields this spring, especially in the Interlake.
Crops, Local news

Winter cereals (mostly) dodge winterkill woes

Winter cereals are looking good this spring, with exceptions in 
the Interlake and central Manitoba around Winnipeg and Selkirk


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Winter wheat mostly came through the bitterly cold stretches in December and January and extended chill this spring. The first crop report of the season was mostly good news for the few farmers who got winter cereals in the ground last year. Western Manitoba has good regrowth so far, according to the province, although some
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
Other, Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: Above-average temperatures, little or no rain

Issued May 14, 2018: Covering the period from May 16 to May 23, 2018

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Last week again played out about as close to what was forecast as could be expected. The biggest issue with the forecast was the very cold overnight lows we saw late last week. Cold temperatures were predicted, but the extreme overnight lows were a result of very dry air along with very dry surface conditions
That’s one rich ditch
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That’s one rich ditch

Our History: May 1994

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Both the U.S. Midwest and the Canadian Prairies suffered from too much moisture in 1993, but things had switched by the spring of 1994. This photo in our May 26 issue showed a ditch full of topsoil north of Carman, the result of gale-force winds on May 17. A recently bulldozed shelterbelt could be seen
A provincial oilseeds specialist is recommending canola growers adjust their seeding rate based on seed size and fertilizer placement.
Crops, Local news

Canola producers put on watch against seed burn

Some cereal fields in Manitoba are seeing seed burn, and Manitoba Agriculture is warning farmers to guard against the same problem for canola

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The weather isn’t the only thing that’s hot. Manitoba Agriculture is warning canola producers to avoid banding fertilizer too close to the seed row as continuing dry conditions raise the risk of seed burn. “Adjust your seeding rate based on your seed size and your fertilizer placement strategy,” provincial oilseeds specialist Dane Froese advised during
Crop Report, Crops, Weather

Seeding more than half complete, some crops begin to emerge

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for May 14

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Provincially, seeding in Manitoba estimated to be 55 per cent complete. Cereals, peas, and some early seeded canola are starting to emerge. No significant precipitation was received; in the majority of the province soils are dry and precipitation is needed to aid in crop germination and emergence. Temperatures below 0 C reported throughout the province.
One grain on eroded land
Other, Weather

Is the ‘D’ word rearing its ugly head?

Agricultural Manitoba is going into seeding with below-average precipitation in the bank

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After a dry to very dry winter and spring across agricultural Manitoba, there comes a time when we have to begin talking about the dreaded “D” word: drought. Looking up some definitions of drought, here is what I have found: In the most general sense, drought originates from a deficiency of precipitation over an extended
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
Other, Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: No significant rain expected

Issued May 7, 2018: Covering the period from May 9 to May 16, 2018

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Overall, the weather models did a good job with last week’s forecast. There was a little more wind than expected (bad), but temperatures over the weekend and into the first part of this week were warmer than forecast (good). For this forecast period we’ll start with two areas of low pressure influencing our region. The
Pulse growers urge low moisture management for seeding
Crops, Pulses

Pulse growers urge low moisture management for seeding

Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers has some 
advice on planting in dry conditions

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For pulse growers used to planting into wet conditions, it’s going to be a year for recalibrating their seeding practices. The Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers (MPSG) has put the word out for producers to watch herbicide carry-over, salinity, and adjust tillage and seeding practices given lacklustre rainfalls in 2017 and snow-bare winter. Dry conditions

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