Most Manitoba crops remain in good condition, although more rainfall would be beneficial, according to Tuesday’s provincial crop report.
Precipitation was variable over the past week, ranging from completely dry to just under 16 mm, the report said.
Reports from the province’s agricultural regions said that although crops are generally holding up well, more rainfall is needed. “Soils are becoming drier and timely moisture is needed to maintain crop condition and fill out plant stands,” said a report from the Interlake Region. In the Northwest Region, some crops are starting to show signs of lack of precipitation, especially in lighter soils, the report said.
Pastures in the province are holding for now, the report said, but it is becoming increasingly evident that animals will need to be supplemented or removed from current grazing systems as the summer continues.
The earliest seeded spring cereals in the province are in the stem elongation stage, with the majority of corn fields ranging from V3 to V6. A wide range of canola growth stages is noted across the province, due to a long seeding window. Late seeded canola has emerged, while the earliest canola is bolting with the first flowers appearing.
Flax ranges from first leaves to the 10 true leaf stage. The majority of sunflowers range from V4 to V10.
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