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Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: Upper low shifts weather pattern

Issued June 19, 2017 – Covering the period from June 21 to June 28, 2017

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We have definitely undergone a major shift in our weather pattern thanks to last week’s large and slow-moving upper low. This upper low formed as originally forecast and actually followed the forecasted track. What it didn’t follow was the timeline. The low moved into northwestern Ontario as expected last Friday, but then stuck around until
Woman Pouring Glass Of Water From Tap In Kitchen
Local news, Weather

Dry spell sparks call for voluntary water use reduction in Pembina Valley area

Longer-term plan needed to avoid water shortages in more drastic situations, officials say

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Parts of the Pembina Valley were asked last week to reduce their water use as a dry spell across the region endured and demand for water peaked as farmers sprayed fields and residents watered lawns. The Pembina Valley Water Co-op’s CEO Greg Archibald said the request was voluntary and came after they had problems with
Crop Report, Local news, Weather

Timely rains come to crops, cool temps slow corn, soybean growth

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 19, 2017

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All regions reported precipitation, with amounts ranging from 15 to 55 mm. In most regions crops and pastures benefitted from these rains. Cool temperatures have slowed growth of corn and soybeans. Herbicide applications continue as weather conditions allow. Crops in most areas have received one herbicide application. Fungicide applications are just beginning, largely in winter
Dry conditions on Prairies support ICE canola futures
Grain Markets, Markets

Dry conditions on Prairies support ICE canola futures

USDA’s WASDE report painted a clearer supply picture

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The canola market edged higher on the week as investors short-covered in the face of weather concerns in Western Canada. Positioning into a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture was also a feature, though the data was less of a market mover than weather-based influences. Ahead of the weekend, traders were looking for rain,
Alfalfa weevil larvae.
Crops, Local news

Hail and fungicide timing, alfalfa weevil levels seen high

Manitoba Insect & Disease Update for June 14

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Recent hail events in the province have left producers wondering whether or not they should be using a fungicide at the herbicide timing. Flea beetles in canola, and cutworms continue to be the main insects of concern, although for both concern is diminishing as canola advances to stages less susceptible to feeding from flea beetles, and some cutworms larvae turn to pupae. Alfalfa
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: A break from dry and hot may be en route

Issued June 12, 2017 – Covering the period from June 14 to June 21, 2017

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I’m not sure what’s up with the weather over the last month or so, but whatever is happening, the weather models are sure having a tough time figuring it out! For those of you who monitor the weather models, you know what I am talking about. One day the medium-range forecast is calling for sunshine
Rain on the fields
Local news, Weather

Timely rains for some, but hail for others

A more general rain was in the forecast for this week at press time which could address moisture shortfalls

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Some Manitoba farmers got the rain they were praying for last weekend, some didn’t get enough and a few unfortunately also received hail. The good news is a more general rain was in the forecast at press time June 12 and the hail, although devastating for a few farmers, was believed to be isolated. “We’ve
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: A couple of chances for precipitation

Issued June 5, 2017 – Covering the period from June 7 to June 14, 2017

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Last week’s forecast didn’t quite play out as expected, but it was able to capture the overall pattern. The big surprise was just how warm it was able to get, even though the pattern wasn’t exactly set up to produce record-breaking heat. This forecast period will begin with an area of low pressure tracking through
Crop Report, Local news, Weather

Seeding operations 95 per cent complete, many areas need rain

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 5, 2017

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Hot dry weather conditions prevailed during the week with shower activity reported in most regions bringing very little precipitation. An isolated storm event in the South Central part of the province brought and isolated rainfall of up to 75 mm. Most areas indicate that a moderate rainfall would be beneficial to improve topsoil moisture conditions.
Local news, Weather

Burning permits cancelled for central, eastern Manitoba

Wildfire danger levels seen elevated

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Manitoba Sustainable Development and the Office of the Fire Commissioner advise that hot, dry and windy conditions have elevated the wildfire danger levels in many areas of the province and burning permits have been cancelled in central and eastern Manitoba. Manitobans are reminded to exercise extreme caution with any outdoor activities. In areas where all-terrain

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