CROP REPORT
THE WESTERN PRODUCER | WWW.PRODUCER.COM | JUNE 7, 2012
in certain fields. Higher amounts of moisture have been reported around Swan River. Herbicide treatments of spring wheat are underway. There are reports of pesticide application to control flea beetles in canola. Hay crop and pasture growth has been slow because of wet conditions.
CENTRAL
Some flood damage Seeding in the east-central area lags furthest behind in the province with 59 percent of crop in the ground. Rain delayed seeding in the east-central and west-central regions. In the east-central region, the Goodeve area received the greatest amount of rainfall since April 1 at 242mm. In the west-central, Hanley has had 204 mm. Across the central region, about 25 percent of emerged crops have flood damage and about 10 percent have frost damage. Cool night temperatures have slowed crop emergence.
EASTERN
Seeding complete Seeding is basically complete because the last of the soybeans are now in the ground. Soil moisture is rated as surplus in the northern half of the region and adequate to dry in the southern half. Crop development is rated as good. Corn ranges from the V1 to V5 stage. Soybean crops have emerged. Hay and pasture land is fair to poor in the southern portions of the region. Warmer weather is needed for fields to take advantage of recent rain.
NORTH
Seeding nearly done The northern regions lead the province for the amount of completed seeding compared to the fiveyear average. The northwest region has 86 percent of crop seeded with soil moisture near perfect. Both areas saw significant increases in seeding progress this week. Only five percent of acres remain unseeded due to excess moisture. Porcupine Plain led the eastern region for precipitation, recording 84 mm last week, bringing the total received since April 1 to 195 mm. In the west-central area, the Hafford area recorded the highest amount at 67 mm, bringing the total rainfall received since April 1 to 162 mm. Less than 10 percent of emerging crop has flood damage. Frost has affected about seven percent of crops. Some canola crops may need to be reseeded due to frost and flea beetle damage.
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Soybean crops are emerging in eastern Manitoba. |
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reported on canola crops. Pastures have perked up following the recent rain. Warmer weather is needed for pasture and crop development.
SOUTHWEST CENTRAL
Winter wheat heading Showers and storms in late May and early June dumped 10 to 70 mm of rain on the region. Seeding is nearly complete, with the exception of a few areas with persistent wet conditions. Winter wheat is heading on several fields. Most winter wheat crops are at the flag leaf stage. Flea beetle damage has been
Heat needed Rains of 50 to 75 mm caused pools of water to form on fields in the region. Heat is needed to spur crop development, but most crops are progressing nicely. Canola development ranges from emerging to the four leaf stage to cabbaging over. Soybeans have reached the first tri-
foliate stage. Winter wheat fields have thick, lush stands. Tan spot and powdery mildew has been reported within the canopy. Leafhoppers are present in many winter wheat fields. Producers have detected economic levels of cutworms in corn and sunflower fields. NORTHWEST
Water pools on fields Soil moisture ranges from adequate to excessive. Intermittent rain and storms have caused ponding
Frost damage Frost hit the Arborg and Moosehorn areas in late May. Damage is still being assessed. Winter wheat is in the flag leaf stage. More advanced crops are heading. Spring wheat is in the four leaf stage. Producers continue to monitor flea beetle damage to canola. Dugouts in the region had lower than normal water levels, but rain in late May and early June boosted water supplies. >> WITH FILES FROM BARB GLEN, WILLIAM DEKAY AND ROBERT ARNASON.
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