Winnipeg, August 8 (CNS Canada) – Several areas of Manitoba were pummeled again with strong weather systems last week, with heavy rains and strong winds halting harvest and causing some crop lodging, said the province’s weekly crop report.
Harvesting continued where conditions allowed, with winter wheat, spring wheat, barley, oat and field peas harvested last week.
Winter wheat yields are ranging from 50 to 95 bushels per acre and are reported in good quality. No other yields or quality have been reported as of yet.
Swathing or pre-harvest applications in the earliest-seeded spring cereal and canola crops has started.
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Varied precipitation and warm temperatures were generally beneficial for crop development across Alberta during the week ended July 8, according to the latest provincial crop report released July 11.
Hot weather has been boosting crops. Warm, dry conditions are needed in fields with excessive moisture, such as grain corn, sunflowers, edible beans and soybeans. Harvesting operations would also benefit from drier weather.
Haying operations across Manitoba continue to be delayed and interrupted by moisture and humidity. Several producers in the southwest region were finally able to catch up with haying, while other regions still try to complete first cut.
Forage crops and pastures are in good to excellent condition, with adequate water supply for livestock.
