Rain Slows Down Crop Development in Manitoba

Crop progression was noted in all regions of Manitoba over the last week.

Fall rye stands are at the soft dough stage.

In winter wheat, heads have fully emerged and flowered.

Rapid advancement in winter cereal crop development continues and crop conditions are rated as good.

Spring cereals continue to advance with earliest planted fields at flag leaf stage, with some barley and spring wheat heading out.

Soybean and dry bean crops are progressing at a slower pace given the cooler conditions.

Growth staging for both crops reported at cotyledon to second trifoliate stage.

Weed control has been acceptable in these crops.

Field peas are at the 8 to 10 node stage, with some flowering in the Central region.

(Government of Manitoba news release)

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