Manitoba Agriculture
Seasonal Crop Summary
July 8, 2025
Northwest Region
Isolated rainfall and thunderstorms resulted in varying amounts of precipitation over the past week with accumulations ranging from 0 mm to 72.4 mm. Some storms were accompanied by intense rain, strong winds, and hail. The station at Dand recorded 36.4 mm in one hour and a maximum wind speed of 115 km/hr on July 3. The East, Central, and southern portion of the Southwest region received the most rain over the past seven days. Windygates received the highest amount with 72.4 mm and 61 mm of that fell in just 3 hours overnight on July 3-4.
Climate normals for total accumulated precipitation from May 1 to July 6 range from 132.7 mm to 211.7 mm and are based on 30-year historical data. The East, Northwest and Interlake regions have large areas of accumulations below 50% of normal. The majority of the Central 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.
Provincial Overview
High temperatures for the week allowed good crop growth. Ashville and Minitonas stations recorded the highest daytime temperatures at 33.6 degrees, while the lowest overnight temperature was at Alonsa station at 5.6 degrees. Few areas received precipitation this week with Alonsa receiving the highest amount at 8 mm. High temperatures and lack of precipitation contributed to crop stress. Many areas are in need of precipitation.
Fungicide applications are underway in most crops. Herbicide applications continue as crops reach appropriate stage.
Fall rye and winter wheat crops are in the grain filling stage.
The most advanced spring wheat crops are flowering, while remaining crops continue behind. Some crops improved with precipitation received last week.
Field peas are growing nicely and are in the R2 stage with some reaching R3. Where moisture has been limited, crops are shortened and stressed with recent high temperatures.
Canola crops are varied across the region. Depending on seeding date and moisture conditions for germination, crop stages differ greatly. Stages also differ within the field with some plants flowering and some at the 2 leaf stage. Earliest seeded crops are in the flower/pod development stage. The remainder of the crops continue behind.
Soybean crops are growing nicely and most advanced crops are at the R1 stage.