Manitoba seeding advanced well this past week, nearing the three-quarter mark.
Tuesday’s weekly crop report showed provincewide seeding at 71% complete as of Tuesday, up from 55% the previous week but still lagging 95% last year and 85% on average.
Warm weather helped push field activity forward across much of the province, although progress remains uneven by region and crop type. Cereal planting continues to lead overall progress, with spring wheat averaging 88% seeded provincewide, though the Northwest remains well behind at 55% complete. Winter cereals also continued to advance under favorable temperatures.
Corn planting made substantial progress during the week, particularly across the Southwest, Central, Eastern and Interlake regions, as producers took advantage of improved field conditions. Oilseed seeding also moved ahead, with approximately 60% of Manitoba’s canola acres now planted. Sunflower and flax seeding are largely complete across most regions.
Pulse and soybean planting continued to accelerate as well. Field pea seeding is effectively finished across the Southwest, Central and Eastern regions, while soybean planting reached 64% complete after rapid progress in Central, Eastern and Interlake growing areas.
Southwest Region
Hot, dry, and windy weather dominated the week, with temperatures frequently above 30 C and very limited rainfall, creating near-ideal seeding conditions.
Seeding progress advanced rapidly, with many producers wrapping up spring operations; cereal planting is about 90% complete while corn is around 90% seeded.
Canola seeding remains behind some other crops at 65-70% complete, while soybean planting sits near 65% as some acres shifted away from cereals and oilseeds.
Pea seeding is finished and most fields have emerged, while early-seeded corn and canola are progressing quickly under warm conditions.
Weed growth accelerated after isolated rainfall events, and producers are actively spraying while also monitoring flea beetles, wireworms, and diamondback moth activity.
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