Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre June 13, 2011|

Northwest Region
Seasonal temperatures and drying conditions were general across the Northwest Region.

Seeding is nearing completion in the Swan River and Roblin areas. Staging of wheat is up to 65% tillering and 10% pre-emergent while canola is up to 50% emerged around Swan River. Crop staging in the Roblin area is even more advanced. Germination has been very even and some in-crop spraying is underway.

In the Eastern areas of the region from Grandview to Laurier/McCreary soil conditions improved. Wherever possible, field operations did resume early into the week. This area has varying acres of wet soils and potholes. Fertilizer, pre-seed herbicide applications, tillage and seeding operations rapidly increased through to Sunday night. Overall seeding is over 50% complete with canola making up more than 65% of the acres. Some canola has been broadcast seeded and harrowed in. Seeded estimates range from lows of 35% to 50% around Ethelbert, Fork River, Gilbert Plains, Ste Rose and Dauphin. Conditions are better through Grandview with up to 75% complete. About 25% of the acres are at various stages of emergence. Some uneven germination and soil crusting is of concern.

Little flea beetle activity and low Diamondback moths trap counts have been reported in all areas.

Winter wheat has been fertilized, with fungicide and weed control under way.

Hay and pasture fields have benefited from more heat and are in good condition. In the eastern areas of the region, while slowly improving, much of the forage and pasture land remains wet with extensive ponding. Water levels on Lakes Winnipegosis, Manitoba and Dauphin continue to cause flooding concern for native pasture and forage. Some acres of annual crop land also remain impacted by overland lake and river flooding.