Manitoba Agriculture
Seasonal Crop Summary
July 2, 2025
Northwest Region
Good crop growth over the past week. High temperatures and unsettled weather over the weekend brought precipitation, including hail, to several areas of the region. Hail damage was reported in the Gilbert Plains, Keld, and Inglis areas.
Herbicide applications continue as crops reach appropriate stages. Some fungicide applications have begun as well.
Fall rye and winter wheat are in the grain filling stage. The most advanced spring wheat has headed.
Field peas are growing well and recent rains should benefit the crop. The most advanced field peas are in the R1 to R2 stage. Soybeans are at the V4 stage.
Canola crops are varied across the region. Depending on seeding date and moisture conditions for germination, crop stages vary greatly. The earliest seeded crops are bolting and beginning to flower. The remainder of the crops range from the 4 leaf stage to rosette.
Provincial Overview
Isolated rainfall and thunderstorms resulted in varying amounts of precipitation over the past week with accumulations ranging from 0 mm to 57.9 mm. The Northwest, Southwest, and Eastern regions received the most rain. Neepawa received the highest amount with 57.9 mm.
Climate normals for total accumulated precipitation from May 1 to June 29 range from 116.4 mm to 184.0 mm and are based on 30-year historical data. The East and Interlake regions have large areas of accumulations below 50% of normal. The majority of the Central, Northwest, and Southwest regions have accumulated less than 70% of the 30-year average of precipitation. Only a few locations have accumulated more than 80% of the 30-year average since May 1.
Percent Normal Accumulated Growing Degree Days represents the variation of accumulated Growing Degree Days (GDD) historical record over a 30-year period from May 1 to June 29, 2025. Above normal temperatures early in the season have resulted in GDD accumulations above 110% of normal for the majority of agro-Manitoba.
To find interactive soil temperature/moisture and air temperature information see Agri-Maps Current Weather viewer.