The weekly Manitoba Crop Report is keeping us up to date on the substantial harvest progress, and tumultuous weather across the province.
Precipitation was noted at every station across the province, with the most being seen in Minitonas with 77.8 mm and the least being seen at the Steinbach station with .6 mm.
As it has for much of the year, total rain accumulation has been well over 100% on the year, with many areas in the Central Region seeing upwards of 120%.
Harvest continues to move along across the province, so let's get into some crop details.
In cereals, Fall Rye and Winter Wheat are 90% complete across the province, with yields ranging from 40 to 90 bu/acre for winter wheat and fall rye in the North Interlake and
Eastern regions, and 80 to 110 bu/acre for fall rye in the South Interlake and Central regions.
Spring Cereals are picking up, as 22% of barley, 13% of wheat and 6% of oats have been completed. Early yield estimates vary a fair bit for spring wheat with an average of 70 bu/acre in the Central and Eastern regions.
In the North Interlake, yields range from 25 to 55 bu/acre, and up to 70 bu/acre in the South Interlake.
Barley is estimated between 90 -115 bu/acre and oats from 80-180 bu/acre, with generally good bushel weights.
Corn is still maturing, and elsewhere, a few fields have begun planting winter crops.
Oilseed harvest is just beginning for some canola crops in the central and eastern regions, but some of the latest seeded fields are still in late flowering to pod fill stages.
The earliest seeded sunflowers are at R7, with later seeded fields in the late R5 stage.
Most flax fields are in growth stage 11, with the most advanced flax in stage 12 as the seeds ripen.
Pulses and Soybeans are at varying stages, as Field peas are at 60% complete and soybeans are still in some later growth stages.
Many Soybean crops range from R5 to R6 stage in the Southwest, Northwest, Central, and Eastern regions, and R4 in Interlake. Some aphid pressure has also prompted the use of insecticide.
Forage crops benefited from the weekend's rain, as the moisture will help replenish root reserves heading into winter.
Hay Harvests are near completion, and many producers are working on their second cut of tame hay.
Dairy producers reported good yields in their second cuts of Alfalfa with a third cut currently under way.
That being said, lingering morning dews continue to be a problem that could lead to some lower quality.
Pastures also recovered well with the rain, though the southwest area is seeing a slower recovery due to some dryer conditions.
Dugouts are between 65 - 75 percent full, and water supplies have been reported as adequate.
Looking specifically at the northwest region, some very hot weekdays led to some erratic weather over the weekend.
The temperature peaked in Ashville, logging 31.7C, and the lowest overnight temp was in Birch River at 9.7C.
Heavy rains and localized hail led to some lodged crops, and at this time, damage from the hail is currently unknown.
The most rain in our area was also the most seen in our province, with the Minitonas station seeing 77.8 mm.
Looking at the crops in our area, Winter wheat and fall rye are being harvested and approximately 60% complete.
Spring wheat is advancing towards maturity, though later-seeded fields continue to catch up.
Most field peas are in the R7 stage and desiccated and now await the appropriate preharvest interval and moisture dry down for harvest.
The field pea harvest is approximately 40% complete. Average yields are 50-55 bu/acre.
Canola fields continue to advance toward maturity. Swathing and desiccation started last week on the earliest maturing fields. Desiccation continues as stages are reached, but flea beetles are on the rise once again.
Soybean crops are in the R5 to R6 stage and looking good. The recent heat has helped advance the crops quickly. Recent rain will have helped the pod fill.
As harvest season continues to roll on, here's wishing producers a safe, a productive season with bountiful yields.
But that's it for this week, and next week's crop report will be published on Thursday.
