Manitoba Agriculture
Crop Report
June 20, 2023
Northwest Region
Cooler temperatures were welcomed early in the week, but higher temperatures returned by weeks end. Some localized showers occurred over the weekend with the northwest side of the region receiving precipitation. San Clara received the most with 25 mm.There are areas in the region that have received very little precipitation so far this season and the crops and pastures/hay fields there are showing the effects of lack of moisture. Alonsa sitting at 14% of normal, while other areas on the eastern side remain below normal at approximately 30% of normal.
Spring wheat is progressing nicely. Some environmental stress has been evident where young plants exposed to extreme heat, moisture or wind had yellowed. For the most part it appears to be outgrowing this, however some areas remain yellowed and stunted. In-crop herbicide continues where conditions allow.
Field peas are at V8 to V9 for the most part and are looking good. Evidence of field pea weevil notching has been found in Roblin and Swan Valley.
Soybeans are moving along nicely and are at approximately second to third trifoliate. First herbicide application is nearly complete.
Canola seeding wrapped up, as well as a few reseeds. The most advanced crops are cabbaging and looking good. The last seeded and reseeded canola are in the emergence stage. Flea beetle pressure has lessened as the crop stage advances. Herbicide application in canola continues as appropriate stages are reached.
Provincial Overview
The biggest concern amongst crop producers remains the lack of significant rainfall. Sporadic showers across Manitoba over the last week made little contribution to crop moisture maintenance. Cereal crops are reported to be in the four leaf to full flag leaf stage. Crops have shown rapid development and remain in good condition except later planted fields with uneven and thin stands due to dry topsoil. Corn has advanced rapidly with the recent heat and most of the fields are at the V5 to V8 stage. Canola has advanced rapidly beyond its vulnerable growth stages in most regions except for later planted fields. Soybean development was rapid during the last week with the warm weather. Iron deficiency chlorosis has been observed in most regions. Hay and pasture growth has slowed and is showing signs of moisture stress. Hay yields will most likely be down from last year.