Manitoba Agriculture
Seasonal Crop Summary
June 17, 2025
Northwest Region
Seeding is virtually complete across the region. Herbicide applications are ongoing in various crops as they reach the appropriate stages.
Spring cereal and field pea herbicide applications are nearing completion, while herbicide applications in canola and soybeans continue. Windy conditions continue to challenge spray operations.
Some precipitation fell in the Northwest region last week, with The Pas recording the highest amount at 15.6 mm.
Some crops are starting to show signs of lack of precipitation, especially in lighter soils. Overnight temperatures were cooler this past week, with Minitonas station recording the lowest overnight temperature of 3.7°C.
Fall rye and winter wheat are mostly in the flowering stage. Spring wheat is mostly at the tillering stage, with later seeded fields further behind.
Field peas continue growth in the vegetative stage. Field pea weevil feeding has been noted in many fields.
Soybeans are in the V1 to V2 stage and in good condition at this point.
Canola plant growth varies across the region. Earliest seeded fields are at the 6 leaf stage. Dry conditions have led to some stagy canola fields due to some seeds germinating late. Flea beetles continue to be monitored and some extra control has been required in some fields.
Provincial Overview
Variable rain accumulations were observed in all parts of the province over the past several days. Isolated rainfall resulted in small amounts of precipitation in some areas over the past week with accumulations ranging from 0 mm to 15.6 mm. The Pas received the most rain this week with 15.6 mm.
Climate normals for total accumulated precipitation from May 1 to June 15 range from 73.3 mm to 136.8mm and are based on 30-year historical data.
Lack of precipitation this season has resulted in the East, Interlake, and large parts of the Northwest having accumulations under 60% of normal. While accumulations in the Southwest and parts of the Central regions are closer to normal, only Virden and Carberry EC have accumulated more than 100% of the 30-year average since May 1.
To find interactive soil temperature/moisture and air temperature information see Agri-Maps Current Weather viewer.
Provincial seeding is complete, which is ahead of the 5-year average of 99%.