Manitoba Agriculture reports that the weather was mostly dry and sunny last week in the Southwest region. There were some minor showers in some areas, but most of the time there was good progress to the harvest. A number of producers have finished their crops and doing some fall fertilizer application and other field operations.
Producers who have crops like soybeans, corn and sunflowers are working in the fields and trying to finish up. This week, the weather has been cooperating. Last week, temperatures were variable with below zero temperatures and frost some nights. Daytime temperatures were double digits most of the days.
Canola harvest is 90% done. Yield reports range from 25 to 55 bu/acre, depending upon the variety and growing conditions of that particular area.
Flax harvest continues with 50% complete. Yields ranging from 20 to 25 bu/acre.
Most soybeans are R8-R9 stage. Harvest progress is estimated at 70% complete, with most producers finished but with some just starting. Early yields reported in the 25 to 35 bu/acre range. Quality is overall good.
Most sunflowers are at R9 stage. Desiccation application continues. Harvest is expected to start soon. Recent frost will help to dry down the crop. Grain corn harvest is also getting started with estimated progress of 5% complete.
For more details – Province of Manitoba | agriculture – Seasonal Reports (gov.mb.ca)
