Winnipeg, June 13 – Recent rains are slowing crop growth in parts of Manitoba, but warm temperatures have generally allowed farmers to make good progress for the week ended June 13, according to the province’s weekly crop update.
While most crops in the province benefited from warm weather, some areas, particularly in the northwest and central regions, are yellowing.
In the northwest, most fields are progressing well with the exception of those suffering from excess moisture. Some crops in the Swan Valley that were reseeded due to cutworm damage have yet to emerge. Regionally, 70 percent of the wheat is at the tillering stage while 30 percent is elongating.
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Rain showers and thunderstorms were widespread throughout the Central Region, along with strong winds. Western areas saw higher accumulations. Standing water is a concern in some fields, especially in later seeded crops.
More advanced crops are better able to handle higher rainfall amounts, although stand thinning is evident in those crops as well.
Crop yellowing due to excess moisture is evident. Good drying conditions are needed.
The eastern region also saw excess rain which could cut into crop yields.
Producers are looking for good drying conditions in the coming week. Topsoil moisture conditions on crop land are rated from adequate to surplus across the Eastern Region with surplus conditions most noted in northern districts.
The Interlake also recorded moisture although warm temperatures and strong winds did dry some fields allowing producers to wrap up seeding or to start spraying. As field conditions dry up in the north Interlake, the remaining acres should be planted soon.
Weeding and spraying will remain a priority for producers as crop development advances.
Fungicide applications in winter wheat for leaf disease control and suppression of fusarium head blight has started.
