Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture
May 19, 2020 |

Northwest Region

Warm temperatures were welcomed in the Northwest region by the weekend, and seeding continued in full swing. Along with warmer temperatures over the
weekend, came strong southerly winds, which caused challenges for most herbicide applications. Lighter soils also saw some topsoil being blown around. Soil moisture has been reported as adequate for most parts of the Northwest region at this time. Little to no precipitation across the region for the week.

Field operations and fertilizing were able to progress consistently throughout the week. Seeding is well underway for most of the region, and a start to spring wheat seeding in The Pas, where field conditions have finally dried enough to carryout fieldwork. Approximately 60 to 70% of the spring wheat has been seeded in Swan Valley, while 90% complete in the Roblin and Dauphin area. Field peas and fababeans in the Swan Valley are 80 to 90% seeded, with 10% of field peas emerged at Swan River and Dauphin; while Roblin and Dauphin are 98% seeded. Canola in Roblin and the Swan Valley and Dauphin is approximately 30 to 40% seeded; a small start to soybean planting in the Swan Valley and Dauphin area.

Weeds and volunteers are actively growing; flea beetle feeding has started. Plant growth in forages has increased in response to the recent heat. Pastures and hay fields would benefit from rainfall with the increase in temperatures and windy conditions drying up soils. Corn silage planting is underway. Livestock water supplies are adequate.