Western Producer Crop Report

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Published: June 26, 2008

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

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)

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