SOUTHWEST
Precipitation varied from 20 to 75 millimetres with reports of hail in some areas.
All major crops are progressing well with herbicide and fungicide applications being applied.
First cut haying has started, and some silage and wrapping has occurred.
NORTHWEST
Some areas received no rainfall while others received up to 25 millimetres.
Most crops are generally advancing well, but high winds caused damage and excessive moisture is yellowing crops.
Alfalfa silage bales are being harvested and others are being chopped as silage.
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CENTRAL
Precipitation generally ranged from 38 to 50 millimetres, but some areas received up to 100 millimetres.
All major crops are growing rapidly, as are the weeds, and herbicide applications continue to be a challenge because of timing and field conditions.
Excess moisture is affecting haying operations, and some producers are ensiling.
EASTERN
Rainfall varied from eight to 115 millimetres with hail and standing water reported in some areas.
Loss of yield potential is occurring, and there’s continued concern about not being able to apply herbicides and fungicides in a timely manner.
Fifteen percent of first cut haying is baled or silaged with another 10 percent cut.
INTERLAKE
Precipitation varied from eight to 45 millimetres followed by strong winds.
The remaining two to three percent of unseeded acres may be put into greenfeed, hay or forages for seed production.
Spraying progress is 50 to 60 percent complete.
Bee incubation is at the midway point; most producers are 10 to 15 days into the incubation period.
