July 18 (CNS Canada) – Many fields in Manitoba received needed rain last week, although central and western regions could still use more, according to the latest weekly report from Manitoba Agriculture.
Most crops are in the flowering and grain-filling stages as above normal temperatures advanced plant development.
Pastures and hay land areas in dry areas could also use more moisture.
The southwest region, one of the province’s driest, received spotty rain but most areas saw only about 10 millimetres. Moisture conditions and crop development are variable.
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Rain fell onto the southern half of Alberta last week, while hot and dry conditions persisted in the northern half, according to the province’s crop report released on July 18.
The northwest region had high temperatures and wind with plant development showing considerable advancement.
The central region also saw warm temperatures and rapid crop development but some areas could still benefit from rain to help pod and head fill.
In the east, significant rain and thunderstorms rolled through early last week with average precipitation registering at 18 to 25 millimetres, but some areas saw as much as 75 mm, which caused ponds to form in some fields. Soil moisture across the region is rated 90 percent adequate and 10 percent surplus.
In the Interlake region, rain and warm weather has sped crop development. Pasture is adequate to meet demands for this time of year and forage crops have adequate moisture.
