Seeding Wrapping Up in Manitoba
WINNIPEG - Jun 10/13 - SNS -- Seeding of this year's crops ie entering its final stages in Manitoba, now that planting of all crops is considered 94%, according to the latest weekly crop progress report from Manitoba Agriculture.
"There remain some areas in the Southwest and Central Regions where seeding is not as advanced. However, progress was made over the past week and favorable weather conditions will allow producers to continue seeding," the provincial agriculture department said.
Stand establishment is generally rated as good to excellent for most crop types. However, the excess moisture in some areas did impact crop emergence and plant stands, mainly in the low areas of the fields.
In the southwest region, variable rainfall amounts were reported. The recent rains are beneficial to emerging oilseeds that were damaged by last week's series of frost events. Soil moisture is generally adequate across the region but surplus along the Manitoba/U.S. border.
Excellent seeding progress occurred this past week in the area south of Highway #2 where it is now 80 to 85% complete. There are however isolated areas in the Wascada, Lyleton, Pierson and Whitewater Lake areas where seeding is only 50 to 60% complete. The remainder of the Southwest Region has completed seeding.
Weed control measures in spring wheat are 20 to 25% complete, field peas 40 to 50%, malt barley 20 to 25%, flax and oats 10 to 20% complete and Liberty canola 10% complete. Insect issues to date are limited to flea beetle post-emerge control in canola, especially in early seeded fields that were hit by last week's series of frosts.
Manitoba's northwest region received rainfall over the week. Seeding is complete in most areas with 10% remaining in The Pas. Herbicide spraying is well underway in Swan River and 10 to 15% of the acres were sprayed in the Roblin area.
Crop staging is the most advanced in the Swan River and Roblin areas with wheat averaging 2 leaf stage, ranging from 1 to 4 leaf, and canola ranging from the cotyledon to the 2 leaf stage. Crop staging in other areas is more variable and less advanced with The Pas indicating wheat is emerging and 5% of the canola is at the seedling stage. In areas north of Roblin where frost occurred, flea beetle activity is being monitored.
95 to 100% Complete in Central Manitoba
Rain showers were sporadic throughout most the central region during this past week. Amounts reported range from trace amounts to 12 mm in isolated pockets. Rainfall amounts however in the Rosendale area were upwards of 125 mm this past weekend. The eastern and south side of the RM of Pembina is still recovering from excessive rain this spring; seeding in these areas is delayed but progressing.
Seeding in the Central Region is mostly complete at 95 to 100% in most areas. There are reports of broadcast seeding canola, followed by harrowing, on fields that producers were unable to previously seed. There were also circumstances in some parts of the region where the only option producers had with the wet field conditions was to seed canola by air. Sunflower and edible beans are approximately 70 to 80% completed seeding.
Rainfall amounts of 5 to 65 mm fell this past week in the Eastern Region. Seeding in the Eastern Region is estimated at 99% complete. Crops are rated good to excellent in the region; timely rains and recent warm temperatures helped with even germination and early seedling development. Most cereal crops are at the 2 to 4 leaf stage with 1 to 2 tillers. Canola is at the 2 to 3 leaf stage. Corn is at the 1 to 3 leaf stage and soybeans are at the unifoliate leaf stage.
Manitoba's Interlake region experienced warm temperatures, along with scattered showers. This precipitation was well received in the North Interlake region, helping with late seeded crops.
Seeding throughout the Interlake Region is 95% complete. South Interlake acres are completely seeded, while in the Arborg area, a small percentage of acres remain and in the Ashern area, 20% of acres have yet to be seeded. Spraying is in full swing in South Interlake; applying herbicides to most cereals and an early burn-off in soybean and canola fields. Spraying is nearly complete in winter wheat fields in North Interlake; some acres of soybeans and canola were sprayed as well. A number of Arborg producers had to reseed canola fields as a result of last week's frost. Forage seed acres were also sprayed throughout the Interlake for weed control. Leaf cutter bee incubation has begun, as the alfalfa fields are approaching the pre-bud stage.
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