The latest Manitoba crop report suggests 97 percent of spring seeding is complete, province-wide.
In the northwest, a mixed week of weather included cool overnight temperatures, moderate daytime temperatures and frequent showers across most of the region.
Most of the region received precipitation with Swan River and Swan Valley stations recording the highest accumulated amount of 22 mm.
The lowest accumulated amount was recorded at Ste. Rose station at 0.6 mm.
Many of the same challenges exist this week as the last: areas that received significant rainfall amounts and overland flooding damage continue to recover.
Frequent showers during the week contributed to already saturated soils, causing water in low areas of fields again.
Wet conditions have posed a challenge in finishing seeding, reseeding and timely spraying.
Damages continue to be assessed in the Minitonas/Swan Valley region where significant rainfall/overland flooding occurred.
Field pea seeding is complete and where conditions are good, crops are advancing nicely.
As of June 20, spring wheat and spring cereal seeding is approximately 90% complete.
As of MASCs spring seeding deadline of June 20, canola seeding is approximately 85% complete across the region.
Herbicide applications have occurred where conditions and stages allow.
Soybean seeding is now complete.
In the southwest region, the Kenton and Brandon areas received the most precipitation, with approximately 20–25 mm of moisture.
Other areas experienced isolated thunderstorms.
Daytime temperatures helped dry fields, as most days were in the 20°C range or higher.
However, cool nighttime conditions have slowed crop growth.
Crops are recovering from wind and hail damage.
Most fields in the region look good, with very few acres affected by excess moisture.
Winter wheat and fall rye crops are heading out.
Early seeded wheat is approaching the flag leaf stage soon, and producers will be monitoring fungicide application timing, as wet and humid conditions are favorable for disease development.
Approximately 70% of the spring wheat crop is rated as good, while the remaining 30% is considered average at this stage.
The warmer daytime weather over the last couple of days has helped corn growth.
Pea crops have filled the rows and are advancing well.
Early seeded canola is beginning to rosette.
Some flea beetle damage is evident in crops that were already stressed by recent weather events.
Sunflowers are at the V6 stage.
Soybeans are in the 1st trifoliate to V2 growth stage and are beginning to fill in the rows.
No major insect or disease issues have been observed so far; however, current weather conditions are favorable for disease development.
(Manitoba Agriculture news release)
