Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture
May 29, 2017 |

Northwest Region
Temperatures were cool through the week however seeding progressed for most of the region until rain mid-week halted operations. Rainfall amounts varied from 15 to 25 mm throughout the region; The Pas area received over 35 mm. Soil moisture is generally adequate throughout the region with the exception of those areas that received higher rainfall amounts where it is considered excessive. Fields in the northern part of the region are inundated and will need extremely good drying conditions to allow field operations to take place.

Most of the region made progress with seeding. Overall seeding in the Northwest Region is estimated to be 70% complete. The exceptions are The Pas and Lenswood/Birch River areas where inundated fields are curtailing field operations. Approximately 90% of the wheat crop has been seeded and about 75% of it is emerging. Emergence has been uniform. 50 to 60% of the canola crop is seeded with emergence varying from 15 to 50%. There was some frost in the Roblin area, but it has not caused significant damage. Good progress has been made on seeding of soybeans, however recent rainfall is causing some producers to rethink their seeding plans as seeding deadlines approach. Most acres of field peas are seeded and emerging uniformly. Winter cereals overwintered in good condition and are growing well. Drying weather conditions are needed throughout the region.

Forage growth still remains slow due to cool temperatures. Recent rainfall combined with this week’s forecasted warmer temperatures should further stimulate forage growth. Cattle are being hauled out to pasture but supplemental feed is required. Rain has halted all field operations including seeding of annual forages for greenfeed and silage.