Northwest Region Crop Report Prepared by: Manitoba Agriculture
May 28, 2019 |

Northwest Region

Warmer daytime temperatures prevailed this past week; however, there was frost over the weekend as the thermostat dipped below zero both Saturday and Sunday nights. The extent of frost injury is still being assessed with some reports received of only minimal damage. Scattered rain events and localized trace rain showers resulting in 2 to 5mm near San Clara, Rorketon and east of Dauphin Lake. There was good seeding progress in most of the region with the majority of the spring wheat in the ground, canola seeding is nearing completion and seeding of soybeans, oats and barley is well underway. Soil moisture conditions throughout the region are good although soil conditions around Roblin and Dauphin are dry and need rain.

Overall seeding progress throughout the region at 90% complete however; there are some parts of the region where operations are still ongoing. Seeding of spring wheat and canola nearly complete and the warm weather has resulted in good seedling emergence. Pea seeding complete and emergence was noticeable with the warmer temperatures this past week. Soybeans are 85% seeded. The majority of the corn silage acres in the area planted.

Weeds are actively growing and herbicide applications are occurring as appropriate crop stages reached. Trap counts for diamondback moths remain low in the region and insect activity has not been an issue.

With only trace amounts of precipitation and low overnight temperatures this past week, forage growth on hay and pasture is minimal. Significant rain needed soon to stimulate growth. Cattle moved out of yards still need supplementation on majority of pastures. Pasture previously rotationally grazed with adequate rest have shown better regrowth. Producers report that dugouts are half to three-quarters full.