Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre
May 14, 2012 |

Northwest Region

In the southern areas of the Northwest Region, warmer temperatures with drying wind conditions allowed producers to return seeding by mid-week. However, the areas of Swan River and The Pas received upwards of 18 mm of rain through the week which did slow field activity. Generally, soil moisture is adequate across the region. There are some localized wet field conditions throughout the Northwest Region, and in particular at The Pas where seeding has not yet started.

Up to 85% of total acres have been seeded in the Northwest Region with the least progress noted in the northern areas of the region. Approximately 95% of the wheat acres have been seeded with 55% of those acres either emerging or in the seedling stages. Canola seeding is 75% complete with 25% of the acres ranging from emerged to seedling stages. Improved soil conditions and warm temperatures have promoted rapid and even crop germination. Weed development has also increased rapidly. Pre-seed herbicide applications are general, dependent upon field conditions or seeding date. Forage and pasture growth is increasing as a result of adequate moisture and warmer temperatures.