SOUTHWEST
Rain in some areas of the Southwest region over the past week provided moisture to the crops. Hail was reported in the Russell, Angusville, Rossburn and Neepawa areas. It was a good week for spraying, as wind conditions were favourable most days. Herbicide applications are wrapping up, and several producers have started fungicide applications.
Winter wheat and fall rye are in the grain fill stage. Most producers have completed fusarium head blight fungicide applications in winter wheat. Spring wheat is in the stem elongation to early heading stage, with some producers applying FHB fungicides. Some areas are reporting crop stress from lack of moisture. Barley and oats are in the stem elongation stage, with some early-seeded fields beginning to head. Some fungicide applications have started.
Peas are advancing well and have started flowering in most areas. Producers have begun fungicide applications. Soybeans are at the V3 to V5 stage, and some early-seeded fields are in the early flowering stages. The majority of canola fields have covered the ground and are starting to bolt, with early-seeded fields beginning to flower. Weed control is complete in most areas.
NORTHWEST
Good crop growth over the past week. High temperatures and unsettled weather over the weekend brought precipitation, including hail, to several areas of the region. Hail damage was reported in the Gilbert Plains, Keld, and Inglis areas.
Herbicide applications continue as crops reach appropriate stages. Some fungicide applications have begun as well.
Fall rye and winter wheat are in the grain filling stage. The most advanced spring wheat has headed.
Field peas are growing well and recent rains should benefit the crop. The most advanced field peas are in the R1 to R2 stage. Soybeans are at the V4 stage.
Canola crops are varied across the region. Depending on seeding date and moisture conditions for germination, crop stages vary greatly. The earliest seeded crops are bolting and beginning to flower. The remainder of the crops range from the 4 leaf stage to rosette.