The lastest Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report highlights that the Northwest region has finally started to dry, following hot temperatures that started last weekend, and continued into earlier this week. Some standing water in the region has receded, and high temperatures created crusting. Moisture concerns have also subsided, with excess moisture stress appearing to have grown out of some crops. Flooding damage is still being assessed, as events were widespread across the region. Damages are also continuing to be repairs, and access to some areas is still a challenge.
Herbicide applications continue where necessary stages have been reached, and timely applications are facing some challenges due to excess moisture, high temperatures, and high winds. The herbicide and fungicide application window will be further stretched by the wide range in crop stages.
Fall rye and winter wheat are headed out, and continue towards flowering stage. Spring cereals have a wide range of crop stages, from tillering to heading, and anthesis is mostly complete in both fall rye and winter wheat.
The most advanced soybean crops in the region are at R1 stage, with the rest of crops close behind. Warm temperatures have greatly helped with soybean development. Field peas are also in R1 stage. Areas that have faces constant moisture show signs of moisture stress. Canola fields range from 4 leaf stage to full flower. While some crops look healthy, some fields under excess moisture are thin, and starting to stress bolt.
