Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development May 5, 2014 |

Northwest Region

Cool and unsettled weather conditions prevailed throughout the Northwest Region last week. Soil moisture varies over the region with mostly adequate levels; some localized ponding in the Dauphin, Roblin, and Swan River areas to surplus soil moisture conditions around The Pas area. Soil temperatures are cold with frost detected anywhere from 4 to 8 inches in the northern part of the region to 8 to 10 inches in the southern part of the region. Snow remains in some treed areas and along ditches and fence lines. Weed and volunteer crop growth is negligible. Spring seeding operations have not yet begun.

Forage and pasture land is saturated in the Dauphin and Ethelbert areas. There is very little forage growth due to cool conditions. Livestock are still being supplemental fed on pastures. Dugouts are full, many with ice on them yet.