Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture
April 27, 2021 |

Northwest Region

Temperatures in the past week were generally cool throughout the region with warmer weather needed to increase soil temperatures.

Daytime temperatures were highest around the southern part of the region however cooler overnight temperatures continued this past week. There remains some snow along fence lines and in the bush. Soil moisture is currently adequate to normal and available for germination of annual crops. Depending on precipitation going forward, more is required, in most of the region, for crop growth.

Producers are readying equipment as fields are drying. Spring operations are limited to initial starts of harrowing, fertilizing and spraying around Roblin, Grandview and Swan River areas. Soil temperatures need to warm before a significant start to seeding takes place. Expectations are that seeding operations will start later in the week in the Northwest region. Good winter survival of winter cereals, clovers and alfalfa is expected.

Dugouts are full to adequate but with no spring run off may become depleted without more timely spring rains. Pasture and hay growth is slow with the cold evening temperatures.