SOUTHWEST
Strong winds, heavy rain and hail were reported across the region.
Harvest continues for winter wheat, fall rye, peas and barley, generally with average yields.
Most first cut haying is completed with above average yields.
NORTHWEST
Precipitation that varied from trace amounts to 50 millimetres and wind caused lodging.
Harvesting of fall rye, perennial ryegrass, winter wheat, barley and field peas is advancing well.
Annual crops are being harvested for greenfeed and silage with above average yields.
CENTRAL
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Rainfall ranging from five to 25 mm and warm temperatures have helped crops rapidly grow, but high humidity limits drying conditions.
Harvest equipment is getting stuck and producers are looking at track kits and rear wheel assist kits.
Second cut is surpassing first cut for quantity and quality because of more co-operative weather.
EASTERN
Precipitation varied from minimal amounts to more than 15 mm.
Preharvest applications, harvesting and haying continue, as does tillage occurring in harvested winter wheat fields.
Sixty percent of hayland is in good to fair condition with the remaining rated as poor to very poor.
INTERLAKE
Rainfall ranged from 35 to 100 mm with warm temperatures.
Forage grass seed harvest is almost complete while baling of second cut hay continues and third cut has started in some areas.
