Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development June 30, 2014 |

Northwest Region
Rainfall amounts over the weekend in the Northwest Region ranged from 25 to over 125 mm. All areas in the Northwest Region, including areas around Ste. Rose, Roblin, Dauphin, Swan River and The Pas, are reporting saturated soils, ponding and flooding in many fields. Many rivers in the region are spilling over their banks.

Crops range in development. Most of the cereal crops in the region are at the seedling and tillering stage of growth. Approximately 50% of the canola crop is at the seedling stage and 50% is at or beyond the rosette stage. Soybeans are in the vegetative stage of growth, as are the majority of field peas. Approximately 75% of the grain corn crop is in the V1 to V5 stage of growth.

The earlier seeded, well-established crops on well-drained fields are continuing to grow. However, many crops are showing symptoms of moisture stress, including stunting and yellowing. Some crops require weed control measures and producers are unable to apply herbicides due to wet field conditions.

The significant rainfall last week resulted in pastures and forage fields flooded around Dauphin, as well as areas east of Dauphin. No haying progress was made, with the exception being a few fields harvested by dairy producers as silage. Alfalfa is in the early bloom stage. By the time fields dry up for harvest, alfalfa will be mature and therefore lowering feed quality.