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Another growing season comes to an end

A dry summer generally left workable soils, even after September’s wet second half

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Another month has come and gone and it’s time to look back at our weather so far this fall. To start off, we saw the end of the growing season across most regions last week, as temperatures fell just below freezing last Thursday morning. I know at my place the thermometer measured an overnight low
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
Other, Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: Big change in the weather coming next week?

Issued October 3, 2017: Covering the period from October 4 to October 11

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Last week’s forecast played out pretty close to what weather models predicted. The biggest differences were the widespread light frost on Thursday morning and the showers/light rain last Sunday afternoon over eastern regions. This forecast period will begin with seasonably cool conditions as a weak high pressure builds in from the west behind a departing
Crops, Markets, Weather

Oat prices keep firm as harvest rolls in

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CNS Canada — Oat prices firmed this week in Saskatchewan as reports streamed in indicating yields were slightly better than anticipated. Harvest in Saskatchewan is over three-quarters complete, although recent rains have delayed that progress somewhat. The province is the dominant growing area for Canadian oats. Bids rose five cents to a range of $2.33
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
Crops, Weather

Hay shortage could make for difficult winter

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CNS Canada — Many cattle producers looking for local feed this winter might have a difficult time, according to a Saskatchewan provincial forage specialist. However, producers further north in the grey and black soil zones, and those in Alberta producing high-quality feed for export, saw near-record hay production. Terry Kowalchuk of Saskatchewan Agriculture in Regina
Crop Report, Crops, Weather

Canola harvests near completion, winter cereals emerging

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for October 2

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Previous wet conditions and rain over the weekend have slowed harvest progress. Winter wheat and fall rye are emerging with good establishment. Fall field work including fertilizer applications, tillage, soil testing, and drainage is on-going. Click here for the Crop Weather Report for the week ending October 1 Southwest Region Seasonal to above normal temperatures
Unharvested soybeans on a cold winter morning.
Other, Weather

Fall frosts and the frost-free season

The number on your thermometer may not accurately reflect what’s happening on the ground

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Every year around this time the weather discussion starts to centre around the first fall frost. Some years, when we see an early-fall frost, the topic is at the forefront of conversations. This year, with only a couple of locations experiencing a fall frost as of Sept. 25, there hasn’t been much discussion. The first
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
Other, Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: Mild and dry weather returns

Issued September 25, 2017: Covering the period from September 27 to October 4

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Over the last week or so we saw our first period of unsettled wet weather in a long time. The forecasted system brought some late-season thunderstorms to several regions late last Friday. We then saw another area of light rainfall move through on Sunday. This second system was forecast to stay well to our south,
Ripe soybeans near Morden, Man. on Sept. 14, 2017. (Allan Dawson photo)
Crops, Weather

Manitoba soybean yields disappoint

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CNS Canada — With Manitoba farmers starting to bring in their early-maturing soybeans between intermittent rains, they may start to see the toll from the dry summer. Many crop analysts see soybean yields below what farmers have enjoyed for the past couple of years, but they stress that fields are variable and that longer-season varieties
Crop Report, Crops, Weather

Weather hinders harvest progress, soybeans matured in most cases

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for September 25

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Cool, wet weather occurred throughout the province, stalling harvest progress. When conditions allow, harvest will continue for spring cereals, canola, flax, edible beans, soybeans, potatoes, and silage corn. Harvest of cereals and canola is nearing completion. Fall field work, including tillage, baling of straw, and soil testing, is on-going. Click here for the Crop Weather Report

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