Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development June 15, 2015 |

Northwest Region

Scattered showers and thunderstorms once again moved through the Northwest Region in the latter part of the week and over the weekend. Minimal rainfall was reported in the Roblin and Swan Valley region with some hail reported in the Lenswood area. Approximately 25 mm of precipitation fell in The Pas region, 13 mm in Dauphin area and up to 76 mm in the Ochre River area. Most areas in Roblin and the Swan Valley would benefit from additional precipitation as conditions are dry for crops, hayland and pastures.

All seeding operations are nearly complete; greenfeed and reseeding is nearly complete throughout the region with the exception of a few fields. Majority of cereals are at the seedling and tillering stages, and canola is at emergence/seedling stages. Most of the reseeded crops have emerged but are not quite ready for herbicide application.

Herbicide application in earlier seeded crops should be wrapping up in the Swan Valley; applications will continue in the rest of the region as reseeded crops reach the appropriate growth stage. High winds and moist conditions did limit herbicide applications over the weekend. Flea beetle scouting is on-going. There are some reports of cutworm damage in the Swan Valley region.

Alfalfa hay fields not impacted by frost are rapidly growing. Producers are looking to start first cut haying operations later this month. Pastures are progressing nicely for those that have received timely rains. All cattle are reported to be on pastures with adequate water supply. Some areas in the Northwest Region are indicating slow growth of hay and pastures due to lack of moisture.