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Canadian drought conditions improve: AAFC
Shifting weather patterns helped drought conditions significantly improve across much of Canada in May, with the most significant improvements seen through the southern Prairies where an upper-level low provided cooler and unsettled conditions bringing well above-normal precipitation, according to the latest drought monitor report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada showing conditions as of May 31.
What will summer weather bring to the Canadian Prairies?
Most forecasts call for something close to an ‘average’ summer
Daniel Bezte delves into the various weather outlooks for summer 2024.
Recent rains a double-edged sword for crops
Drought fears laid to rest, but delayed seeing raises concerns
The massive low-pressure system that sat over Manitoba May 24 brought precipitation that helped soil moisture and complicated seeding operations. The storm drenched fields in central and eastern Manitoba, while western Manitoba was temporarily catapulted back to winter. Why it matters: Low snow pack over the winter had producers worried about whether Manitoba was in
Smoke and weather a complex topic
It can either limit or enhance rainfall, depending on climatic conditions
When I started my yearly review of severe summer weather, we had smoke from forest fires across the Prairies. Then some annoying upper lows affected our weather, bringing cool and wet conditions, so I wrote about that. Now that is time to write about forest fire smoke, it is no longer an issue, hopefully for
Prairie forecast: Drier with a slow warming trend
Now—for those of you who still need rain, the developing pattern doesn't look like an overall dry pattern. It's just not all clouds with the threat of showers every couple of days. For those of you on the eastern Prairies who are tired of rain then a little sunshine and heat is what the doctor ordered.
Seeding progresses in Manitoba, despite wet conditions
Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 6
Despite the wet conditions, seeding progress was made throughout much of the province last week and is now estimated to be 83 per cent complete. Canola and soybean planting advanced, with 71 per cent of canola acres planted and 82 per cent of soybean acres planted. Spring cereals are estimated to be 87 to 94
Deluge puts brakes on seeding
Drought fears laid to rest, but crop insurance deadlines are looming
May 24 storm buries Western Manitoba in late snow, delays seeding, but farms also needed the moisture.
Prairie forecast: Plenty of chances for rain
Forecast issued May 29, covering May 20 to June 5, 2024
Looking at the big picture, we should see some warmer temperatures—after all it is June—but I still don't see signs of any sustained heat.
Agro-Manitoba sees more precipitation, seeding progress behind five-year average
Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 5 (week 21)
Seeding progress has been observed in many areas of the province this past week and is now at 64 per cent complete. Producers have focused on planting corn (80 per cent complete), spring wheat (87 per cent complete) barley (79 per cent complete) and peas (96 per cent complete). Canola planting continues with 41 per
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