SOUTH
There have been trace amounts of additional precipitation this week, and crops generally appear to be in good condition.
The soil profile is full. Several low-lying areas remain waterlogged and crops remain stressed, depending on the soil type. However, many crops are recovering quickly with hot and humid conditions.
Early seeded canola fields and pulses are just beginning to flower, and early seeded wheat is in the flag leaf stage.
Herbicide spraying is almost completed on late seeded crops and early fungicide spraying has started.
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Reports of extensive damage caused by cutworms have some producers considering reseeding into greenfeed.
CENTRAL
Average precipitation varied trace amounts to 25 mm. Crops have seen rapid growth and have almost caught up to normal development for this time of year.
There have been reports of sporadic sightings of cutworms and flea beetles, but minimal effort is needed to control them.
Damage from wireworms is on the increase from past years.
There are also heavier and earlier root maggot issues in some canola fields.
Early indications from monitoring suggest there may be upcoming issues with bertha armyworms.
Spraying applications are nearing completion. Disease levels remain low with little need to apply fungicides, but it’s expected to soon increase.
NORTHEAST
Overall cool temperatures persist, but a couple days of hot, humid weather has helped crops mature quickly. They generally look even and in excellent condition. Most canola is in the four to six leaf stage with bolting beginning in some fields.
Standing water remains in isolated seeded areas, which may cause recovery issues.
First pass spraying progress have been completed and farmers are on to their second applications.
Insect damage remains minimal but expected to become an issue if hot, humid temperatures continue.
Topsoil moisture conditions are excellent, and pastures appear in excellent shape.
NORTHWEST
Warmer conditions and timely rain have significantly sped up crop staging, but it remains behind in development for this time of year. Precipitation varied from 12 to 30 mm.
Some low-lying seeded areas were drowned out with little chance of recovery.
First pass spraying applications are complete, and producers are focused on second passes for canola as well as preparing for fungicide applications.
PEACE
Precipitation varied from trace amounts to 25 mm. Recent heat during the day has spurred crop maturity. Crops are reported to be in good condition. However, nighttime temperatures remain cooler, and crops are behind normal development for this time of year.
In-crop herbicide applications are almost complete.
