Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development August 4, 2015 |

Northwest Region
A major weather system moving through most of the Northwest Region over the past week resulted in 38 to 51 mm of rain reported for most of the area, and 101 to 152 mm reported in the McCreary and Ste Amelie areas. Daytime temperatures were warm with brisk to strong winds reported. Soil moisture conditions improved over the past week and are adequate in most parts of the Northwest Region.

Crops in the Northwest Region are reported to range from good to poor condition. Some of the heavier crops lodged as a result of the heavy rains and winds experienced last week, particularly canola.

Approximately 10% of the winter wheat crop is in the dough stage of development and 90% is mature. About 10% of the spring wheat crop is at the milk stage of growth with the remaining 90% in the dough stage. Some rye and barley has been harvested in the southern part of the region. Preharvest glyphosate applications have begun.

Canola improved significantly over the week as the crop continues to develop rapidly. Approximately 50% of the canola crop is at some stage of flowering while about 50% is podded. Approximately 90% of the corn crop is in the V6 to V13 stage of growth and 10% is tasseling. For soybeans, 30% of the crop is flowering with 70% podded. About 30% of the flax crop is flowering with the remaining 70% at the boll stage of growth.

Crop insect pest activity throughout the region has been low, and producers continue to monitor crops closely for any signs of insect pest activity.

It is estimated that 75% of first cut hay is complete with below average yields in most parts of the Northwest Region. Cutting of native hay has begun. Harvesting of annual forages for greenfeed and silage is also underway. Pastures are in average to good condition.