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Isolated rainfall and storm events occurred across the province this week, with accumulations ranging from 4.0 mm to 107.4 mm. The far Northwest region near Swan River and the Interlake, north of Winnipeg, received more than 30 mm of rain in the past seven days. The highest amount of rainfall was observed at Minitonas with 107.4 mm. Minitonas received 81.4 mm on Aug 17 with 37.9 mm falling over just four hours.
Southwest
Recent rainfall has been beneficial for longer-season crops, but wet conditions have slowed harvest progress. Harvest of fall rye and winter wheat has been limited to areas that did not receive rain. Winter cereal yields are reported as average to slightly below average, depending on moisture levels during the growing season. Spring cereals are turning, and harvest has begun in some areas. Several wheat fields have received pre-harvest applications. Barley and oats are also maturing, but producers are waiting for improved weather conditions to begin harvest. Some lodging in spring wheat and barley due to recent weather events. Most canola is in the pod-filling stage, with early-seeded crops beginning to show seed colour change. Some early swathing has started. Early seeded soybeans are approaching the R5 growth stage. Recent rains have been timely and supportive of crop development; however, cooler temperatures have slowed plant growth and maturity. Most pea crops have been desiccated, and while some producers have started harvest, most fields are not yet testing dry. So far quality looks good. Corn is progressing well, with most fields currently at the R2 to R3 stage. Sunflowers are at the R5 stage and showing good crop health.
Northwest
Precipitation across the region slowed harvest progression. Some pre-harvest applications were completed as stages were reached and conditions allowed. Fall rye and winter wheat harvest is underway. Winter cereal harvest is close to complete in the Swan Valley region, while other areas are getting started. Spring wheat is mostly in the hard dough stage. Pre-harvest applications are underway as appropriate stages are reached. Harvest has started on limited acres. Some lodging has occurred with recent storms. Field peas are mostly in R7, full maturity. Harvest is underway in the Swan Valley region and soon to follow in other areas when conditions allow. Canola crops continue to be varied across the region. Most fields are podded and mowing towards maturity. Soybeans are at the R5 stage and range in condition. Some crops have benefited from recent precipitation, while others continue to show symptoms of lack of moisture.
