Harvest continues across the province, with fall and winter crops wrapping up shortly.
Some rain fell across most of the province, with the Northwest seeing the least moisture.
Strong progress was logged province-wide, with canola harvest being reported in 4 of the 6 regions.
Yields cannot be reported on canola yet, but many cereal crops have been reported.
Yield reports range from 40-110 bu/acre for fall rye and winter wheat, 25-90 bu/acre in spring wheat, 80-180 bu/acre in oats, and 90-115 bu/acre in barley.
Fall rye and winter wheat are 97% finished harvest, 41% of wheat, 49% of barley, and 47% of oats are estimated as complete.
Corn is still developing, ranging from milk to advanced crops in the dent stage.
Oilseeds are still developing, with sunflowers ranging from R5 to R7, flax is mostly beginning seed ripe and canola harvest is 13% complete.
In pulses and soybeans, Field peas near completion, at 81% provincially. Yields are reported between 30 and 65 bu/acre.
Soybeans are between stages R5 and R6, mostly reaching the full seed stage.
The mix of adequate moisture and warm temperatures led to good pasture and forage growth, with more on average than last year, due to the early rains.
Most producers have completed the second cut and spring cereal silage and lots of slough hay will be done.
Dairy producers in parts of Eastern Manitoba are working on the third cut, and Beef cattle producers continue to work on the second cut of tame hayfields.
Corn silage harvest has not yet begun however corn is fully dented and close to 50% milkline. Overall plant moisture remains slightly high, however, we can expect harvest to take off as soon as this drops down sufficiently.
Pastures are looking good for this time of year with rotational grazed pastures in better condition.
Dugouts are at 65 to 75% of normal capacity, and water supplies are reported to be adequate.
Taking a closer look at the northwest region, warm days and several thunderstorms made for damp conditions and heavy morning dews.
The Amaranth station received the most precipitation at 17.9 mm, and some hail was noted.
Some crops remain lodged from previous high winds and will be a challenge for harvest and possibly affect quality with recent rains and heavy dew.
Harvest rolled along, with fall rye and winter wheat reaching 90% complete, field peas at 60%, and spring wheat at 15%.
Canola fields continue to advance toward maturity. Swathing and desiccation started last week on the earliest maturing fields.
Soybean crops continue in the R5-R6 stage and are looking good. The recent heat has helped and advanced the crops quickly. Recent rain will have helped the pod fill.
With canola crops starting harvest, and spring wheat well underway, it's going to be a hectic time in the fields.
Be sure to drive safely around farm equipment, as there is sure to be a lot on the road.
To all the producers out there, here's wishing you a speedy and bountiful harvest.
