Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre
June 3, 2013 |

Northwest Region
General rains on May 27 and 28 in the Northwest Region resulted in amounts of 25 to 35 mm, with localized reports up to 60 mm. However, field conditions improved through the week allowing planting and field activities to resume in most areas. All areas of the region had occasional high winds and experienced below seasonal temperatures during the week. Most areas also reported some overnight frosts on the weekend. In those areas, producers will be assessing crops for frost damage.

Seeding through Roblin to Swan River is 95 to 100% complete. Areas east of the Escarpment are at 95% complete with some pockets around the Ethelbert and Fork River areas at 90%. Some canola, barley, and oats remain to be planted.

Approximately 80% of the wheat, 20% barley and oats, and 25% of canola fields are at seedling stages; 40 to 45% of the remaining seeded acres are emerging and 10 to 20% are not yet emerged. Germination has been quite even; however; the persistent below seasonal temperatures slowed plant development.

In-crop herbicide operations are beginning. Canola insect trap counts continue to be very low. The increasing flea beetle activity reported to date has not yet required control measures.
Field by field assessment of winter wheat resulted in termination and reseeding of a number of the most poorly established stands.

Forage and pastures continue to develop slowly and remain in good to fair condition with warmer temperatures needed. Dugout water levels remain adequate.