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Manitoba Agriculture\nCrop Report
\nMay 10, 2022<\/p>\n
Manitoba Agriculture
\nCrop Report
\nMay 10, 2022<\/p>\n
Northwest Region<\/strong> Provincial Overview<\/strong>
\nSouthern parts of the region received snowfall with the most recent storm, and contributed to seeding delays. Lowlying areas remain saturated. A limited start to fieldwork\/fertilizer application began in the Swan River and Roblin districts, but has been stalled by Monday\u2019s rain. A few weeds have emerged with recent warmer temperatures. Winter cereals are in good condition. Seeding operations could begin later this week.<\/p>\n
\nThe crop year for Manitoba farmers begins with extremely challenging spring conditions, moving from a very dry 2021 to high overwinter snowfall accumulation followed by a very wet April. Overland flooding has impacted major transportation routes, delaying shipment of ag commodities and inputs. Soils have been left saturated across much of agro-Manitoba, with regularly rains rewetting soils. Seeding operations have been very limited. Standing water is common in fields across Manitoba. A few scattered fields were planted in the Brandon to Rivers area last weekend. Overnight freezing temperatures continued in all regions, with daytime highs reaching the low 20\u2019s.<\/p>\n