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Crossroads
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YOUTH PASSION
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NESBITT/CROSSROADS THIS WEEK
Birtle Blue Jays’ Mya Robinson took a mighty swing as opponent Brody Facey (catcher) snagged the pitch for the Hamiota Red Sox during U11 play in Hamiota on the evening of Thursday, May 22 in affiliation with Baseball Manitoba. Three high school fastball squads –Hamiota, Russell and Vincent Massey –also provided action in the strong baseball community.
RACHEAL FLINTOFT
Crossroads This Week
Across the region, roughly half of the expected crops have been seeded, according to the most recent provincial crop report. Locally, rainfall has been uneven, but despite the sporadic showers, moisture levels still aren’t enough to fully stabilize the ground.
Although spring seeding is still moving ahead well, the early part
of the season has been particularly difficult, with initial dryness raising concerns about moisture availability. Just as seeding began, a cold snap hit, followed by hot weather and even more heavy rain.
This back-and-forth weather pattern caused issues like grass fires and made it difficult for producers to establish their crops confidently.
Despite these hurdles, there is slow, but steady area progress, however, crop development varies
across the region – oats and barley are over half seeded, with some fields already sprouting. Wheat has advanced considerably, with some fields reaching early growth stages. Corn seeding is about 50% complete, and peas are fully seeded. Soybeans are only about halfway, showing slower progress, and canola planting is slightly behind schedule but still ongoing.
Forage conditions have improved recently after a delayed
start caused by cooler temperatures. The recent development in growth and greenery is promising, and pasture growth is generally good. Many cattle herds are now being turned out into summer pastures, which is a positive sign for livestock producers.
Some weather-related setbacks affected seeding in early May, especially due to overland flooding and cooler, windy conditions. However, recent rainfall events and rising
temperatures are helping crops and pastures recover.
Despite a challenging start to the season, seeding and crop growth are picking up pace in southwestern Manitoba. Producers remain watchful of weather patterns and moisture levels but are optimistic about a productive season ahead. The progress so far, while unpredictable, is showing that 2025 is on target for an abundant growing season ahead.