Manitoba harvest 93% complete: crop report

 

Harvest in the northwest is 92 percent complete, while the southwest region sits at 91 percent complete.  

 

 

Favourable harvest conditions early in the week allowed producers to finish the majority of harvest. Cool temperatures and precipitation slowed progress by the weekend. Fall field work is underway; fertilizer and weed control have been applied in several areas.  Winter cereals are well established, and at the 3 to 4 leaf stage.  Spring wheat harvest is complete, with yields averaging around 65 to 70 bu/acre, with reports of yields exceeding 90 bu/acre. Barley harvest is complete, with average yields ranging from 75 to 90 bu/acre and average to aboveaverage test weights. Oat harvest is complete, with yields averaging 90 bu/acre. Later harvested oats have lower yields and quality due to wet and humid conditions.  Canola yields are estimated at 40 to 60 bu/acre. Flax harvest is complete, with reports indicating average yields at 30 to 35 bu/acre and good quality.  Soybean harvest is nearing completion. Yields appear to be average with good quality, ranging form 30 to 45 bu/acre.  Grain corn harvest is ongoing, with reports of average yields. Some producers are waiting for grain moisture levels to drop before continuing harvest. Corn silage harvest is about 70% complete. Yields look above average with good quality.  Sunflower harvest has started in some areas in the southern part of the region.  

 

 

Weather conditions during the week allowed for harvest to progress across the region, but precipitation over the weekend halted all operations. Roblin area up to The Pas, including Swan River, received rain followed by snow.   Fall field operations were underway most of last week, with a start to anhydrous applications in parts of the region. Spring wheat harvest is nearly complete, with some concerns with quality due to wet fall conditions. Estimated yields range from 70 to 80 bu/acre.   Canola harvest is nearing completion. Yields vary from 30 to 50 bu/acre. Some crops have severe lodging contributing to slow harvest. Stagy crops have caused issues with green plant material not being able to be separated from the seed.  Field pea harvest is complete. Yields range from 30-60 bu/ac. Soybean yields range from 25 to 40 bu/acre.