Once again, perhaps the biggest need right now for farmers is some more precipitation for their fields.
According to the weekly Manitoba crop report, Keld has been the driest area in the northwest region, having received 89mm of rain so far. By contrast, San Clara has gotten the most at 212mm. The Pas got the most over the past 8 days, registering a total 41.8mm while places like Roblin got 0.
The report also notes that harvests of fall rye and winter wheat are around 80% complete. No yield numbers have been reported at this time.
Read the summary for the northwest region, which includes the Parkland region, below. Find the full report here.
A week of hot temperatures moved the crops along in the region, although overnight temperatures continued to cool down to single digits. Precipitation amounts varied across the region this week, while some areas received minimal rain. There were thunderstorms that brought hail to some areas. Extent of damage is currently unknown. Areas that have received minimal rainfall throughout the region are showing signs of stress. Water sources are continuing to dry out.
Fall rye and winter wheat harvest, in most of the region began over the weekend. Harvest in the Dauphin and Swan Valley area is approximately 80% complete. Perennial ryegrass harvest also began last week. Yields not reported at this time. Spring cereals are in the soft to hard dough stages. Most advanced spring wheat has received pre-harvest applications, while the remaining crops continue not far behind. Depending on conditions, harvest of earliest seeded cereals is not far away.
Most of the canola across the region is podded. Approximately 10-15% of the canola is still flowering but should wrap up this week. Some sunscald is appearing with recent high temperatures. Aster yellow symptoms are noticeable in some fields. Field peas are in the R6-R7 stages, with some field pea harvest starting over the weekend in the Swan Valley area. Desiccation has also begun in fields that have reached the appropriate stages. Soybeans are mostly at the R5 stage while some varieties are headed into the R6 stage. Areas that have received rains during the pod filling stage are looking good. Fields that have not received adequate precipitation appear short and are showing signs of dry conditions.
