WINNIPEG, May 24 (CNS) – Seeding is 85 to 90 percent complete in Manitoba, according to the province’s latest crop report.
Frost has been a factor in some areas with lows between -2 to -6 C.
Rain in the eastern and Interlake areas has helped to re-supply surface soil moisture and boost emergence of later seeded crops.
Many farmers in the southwest region are looking for rain to help their newly-seeded crops establish. A few crops have already emerged and alfalfa and clover are growing well.
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Spring wheat has begun to emerge in the northwest region where warm, dry weather has helped farmers make good seeding progress. Other crops already starting to emerge include field peas, soybean and flax. There are reports of cutworm damage in a few areas.
Cool weather in the central region has delayed crop development. The majority of cereals are in the ground though, and most fields are geminating to the two-leaf stage, according to the report.
The eastern region saw 10 to 27 millimetres of rain. The moisture was a two-edged sword as it slowed seeding but helped replenish seed beds, which were considered too dry. Some soybeans have begun to crack the surface and are expected to emerge later this week.
The Interlake region has seen good seeding progress with about 95 percent of the crop now in the ground. Canola and soybean seeding progress is rated at 60 complete. So far, just a few fields have emerged, the report said.
Producers are moving cattle to pasture and water supplies look decent.
