Manitoba
Interlake/East
- Hail and rain reported.
- Crop damage is estimated at 10 percent because of saturated soil conditions and water ponding.
- Alfalfa is flowering, with first cut underway.
- Pasture growth is good.
- In east, soil moisture is good to full.
- Stunted canola is expected to underperform. There is also concern for corn, sunflowers and soybeans.
- Canola under stress experience some premature bolting.
South, Red River Valley
- Many crops are yellow and struggling in excess moisture.
- Cereals look good, while canola struggles to improve.
- Hay yield is expected to be average to below average.
- Tan spot and septoria are evident in winter wheat.
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Final crop reports show strong yields, quality
Crops yielded above average across the Prairies this year, and quality is generally average to above-average.
West
- Pasture and hay lands are improving but first cut hay will be below average north of Highway 1.
- Precipitation ranged from two millimetres at Virden to 18 millimetres at Melita.
- In northern zones, moisture conditions are ideal to excessive.
- Fields around St. Rose report water ponding. Crops are yellowing and canola is most affected.
- Downy mildew, tan spot and septoria are developing on wheat.
- Winter wheat looks very good.
- Hay and pasture lands are in good shape.
Saskatchewan
Central
- Herbicide applications continue between showers and high winds.
- Crops are advancing in warmer temperatures; emergence is widely variable.
- Severe hailstorms hit Rhein area.
- Oats and barley were planted for greenfeed east of Saskatoon.
North
- Blaine Lake, Prince Albert are experiencing below normal precipitation.
- Crops are delayed.
South
- Flea beetle pressure reported in late emerging crops at Assiniboia.
- Haylands and pastures are starting to recover, but are still below average.
- Alfalfa is blooming and grass has headed out where there was good moisture.
- Hailstorms reported at Redvers.
Alberta
Peace, Northeast
- Spotty rain reported in the Peace. Fairview area is looking for more precipitation for crops.
- Crops are generally good where showers arrived, but delayed in development.
Central
- Widespread rain reported.
- Crops are growing well but could use more heat.
- Hay cut around Ponoka and Bashaw area.
- Other crops are showing considerable improvement from a combination of rain and heat.
- Winter cereal crops are in good shape.
- Pastures are growing well and in good to excellent condition.
- Seasonal temperatures returned.
South
- Crops in low lying areas are beginning to yellow from excess moisture.
- Western zones report adequate soil moisture.
- Less rain and more heat are needed to help crops advance.
- Lots of sprayer tracks are seen in fields as farmers try to spray between rains.
- Pastures are green and lush.
- Crops are up to two weeks behind, but in good to excellent shape.
(Crop conditions as of June 23)
