Manitoba seeding nears completion: report

Manitoba farmers made good seeding progress in early June despite wet conditions, with 92 per cent of intended acres in the ground – up nine points from the previous week, according to the latest provincial crop report for the week ended June 11.

Spring cereals, peas, and grain corn were approximately 97 per cent complete. Most of the fall rye is at full head emergence, and winter wheat is in late boot to early head emergence. Most early seeded spring wheat was in the three to five leaf stage and tillering, while early planted grain corn was in the V3 to V6 stage.

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Canola was 88 per cent seeded, with the most advanced fields in the two to four leaf stage. Many of the unseeded acres around the province are expected to be planted to canola.

Soybean planting came in at 92 per cent complete, with the most advanced fields at the first trifoliate stage. Sunflowers were 61 per cent planted while flax was at 76 per cent and dry beans at 86 per cent.

Flea beetle activity increased in some areas, and some foliar insecticide applications were conducted while farmers continued to monitor fields for flea beetles.

Hay and pasture fields were rapidly growing with good moisture conditions, but warmer weather will aid in faster growth. Many low spots still have standing water, according to the report. Alfalfa was in late bud to early flowering. Most cattle were on pasture and are making the most of strong pasture growth due to the moist soil conditions.