Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development May 24, 2016 |

Northwest Region

As a result of favorable weather conditions over the past week, good seeding progress was made throughout most of the Northwest Region. There were some localized showers reported in the southern part of the region. Soil moisture is adequate in most areas but higher portions of some fields are becoming dry. High winds caused soil to blow.

Overall seeding progress in the Northwest Region is estimated to be 80% complete. The two major crops grown in the region are wheat and canola. Approximately 95% of the wheat crop is seeded and about 50% has emerged. Emergence is very uniform. For canola, 85% of the crop is seeded with approximately 20% of the crop emerged. Other crops grown in the region include field peas, soybeans and flax. Most of the acres dedicated to these crops have been seeded. Corn silage‎ is 85% planted and early planted fields are emerging.

Herbicide applications are being made to the earlier seeded crops. There are a few reports of flea beetle activity in some canola fields but injury to date is minimal.

Forages are growing rapidly with the good moisture conditions and heat received over the weekend. Grasses are in 5 to 7 leaf stage with more advanced growth in the Dauphin area with some bromegrass starting to head out. The most advanced alfalfa growth measures 39 cm. Cattle are being moved to pasture with conditions varying. Pastures that were overgrazed last year are requiring supplementation.