{"id":5327,"date":"2021-07-05T11:18:39","date_gmt":"2021-07-05T17:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cmbtc.com\/?p=5327"},"modified":"2021-07-05T11:18:44","modified_gmt":"2021-07-05T17:18:44","slug":"crop-progress-report-june-24-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmbtc.com\/crop-progress-report-june-24-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Crop Progress Report – June 24, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
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WESTERN CANADA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Decent rains in the first two weeks of June benefitted the crops and provided temporary relief to regions that were dry. The dry conditions through many parts of the Prairies have been a major concern this growing season. Now the Prairies will see hot dry weather accompanied by windy conditions for the remainder of June, which will have a significant influence on crop development. Many areas will have temperatures around 30\u00b0C-35\u00b0C,\u00a0coupled with high overnight temperatures and strong winds, which will cause rapid depletion of topsoil moisture. Southern Alberta and Southwest Saskatchewan are desperately in need of rain to prevent irreversible damage, and in\u00a0many\u00a0areas crop\u00a0yields have already been impacted.\u00a0There is some precipitation in the forecast this week in these areas but it will be imperative for this moisture to materialize.\u00a0The Peace Country is also extremely dry and will need rain very soon, as are parts of Southern Manitoba.\u00a0General rain events of 25 mm (1 inch) will be required for each two-week interval through the end of July to prevent further yield losses in the drier areas,\u00a0and there are already\u00a0expectations\u00a0of below-trend yields for these regions.<\/p>\n

ALBERTA<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Central and North Central regions of the province have been the most favoured with precipitation in the last month, and this has greatly benefitted their soil moisture reserves and prospects for good crops. By contrast the Southern Region has been virtually void of rain in the last 30 days and the soil reserves are depleted. Soil moisture conditions are also very poor in a large area of the Peace Region, with the area around Dawson Creek having only received 35 mm (1 1\/4 inch) of rainfall total for the May\/June growing period.<\/p>\n

Southern Region (Lethbridge, Strathmore, Foremost)<\/strong><\/p>\n

There has been a general lack of moisture in this region. Since April 1 only 48 mm (2 inches) of precipitation has fallen. Last year, the region received 109 mm (4 1\/3 inches) of moisture in June and so far this June has seen only 8 mm (1\/3 inch) of rain. The hot dry weather and strong winds have resulted in significant moisture depletion, with plants shutting down in some fields. For many the winter wheat crops have been devastated. More hot temperatures have entered the region this week and the forecast for rain is not promising for the remainder of the month. It looks like less than traditional yields will be the norm for this region.<\/p>\n

Central Region (Rimbey, Airdrie, Olds)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most parts of the region have received good rains in the last month which, coupled with some warm temperatures, has prompted good crop growth. However, some of the southern parts of the region will need rain soon. Spring seeded cereals are mostly in the tillering stage of crop development.<\/p>\n

North Central\/Northern Region (Barrhead, Edmonton, Camrose, Vermilion, Lloydminster)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most of this region has benefitted from good rains during the growing season \u2013 25 mm (1 inch) of rain has fallen in June, after the region received 66 mm (2 1\/2 inches)\u00a0of moisture in May. This precipitation, combined with some warm temperatures, have the crops progressing well. However, there are still some fields that have excessive moisture like last year.<\/p>\n

Peace River Region (Fairview, Grande Prairie)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Soil moisture levels across much of the Peace Region are down, with a large area in the Central Peace estimated to be near a 50-year low. The crop ratings have dropped from 80% to 70% for the \u201cgood to excellent\u201d category. Hot, windy conditions are forecast for mid-week with temperatures reaching up to 35\u00b0C, which will certainly stress the crops. Rainfall will be needed soon to avoid any further yield losses.\u00a0There are some rains in the forecast for mid next week.<\/p>\n

SASKATCHEWAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

The province has been the benefactor of some good rains in the first two weeks of June which has permitted the topsoil conditions to improve and advance the crop development. The southeast region received the most moisture, with Moosomin topping 110 mm (4\u00a01\/4 inches) while in the northwest, Lloydminster received 37 mm (1 1\/2 inches). This caused flooding on some farms but overall, the rains were a benefit. Crop conditions across the province range mostly from fair to good. The strong winds and heat entering the province this week will add some stress to the crops in areas that are short on moisture, in particular the southwest.<\/p>\n

Southwest Region (Swift Current, Maple Creek)<\/strong> After good rains in May, ranging between 25-50 mm (1 to 2 inches) the rains have been less generous in June, with rainfall ranging between 6-15 mm\u00a0(1\/2 inch).\u00a0The crops are limping along and will require some rain\u00a0very soon\u00a0to prevent\u00a0irreversible damage.<\/p>\n

Southeast Region (Regina, Weyburn, Moosomin)<\/strong><\/p>\n

This region has received 75 mm (3 inches) in the Regina area and 110 mm (4 1\/4 inches) in the Moosomin area. The crops are advancing quickly in this region because of the good moisture conditions and the heat. The barley development is in the 5-leaf stage.\u00a0Rains will be needed again by early July to push the crop forward.<\/p>\n

North Central Region (Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Tisdale)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The recent rains and warmer temperatures have been a great benefit to the crops in this region. The major drawback is that strong winds continue to plague the area, depleting soil moisture and interrupting the spraying operations. The barley crop is in the 5-leaf stage.<\/p>\n

West Central Region (Kindersley, Rosetown, Saskatoon)<\/strong><\/p>\n

This region received spotty rainfall in the past two weeks. The Saskatoon area had rains of 38 mm (1.5 inches) and the Rosetown\/Kindersley area only received 10 mm. Overall, the moisture was a benefit to the crops that were struggling due to dry crop conditions. Additional rains will be required by month end to maintain good crop development. The barley is at the 5-leaf stage.<\/p>\n

Northeast Region (Yorkton, Melville)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some areas of the region reported enough rainfall to allow for runoff, while others indicated what they received was hardly enough to counter the wind and heat during the week. The rainfall ranged from 12 mm (1\/2 inch)\u00a0to 50 mm (2 inches). The moisture was hugely beneficial for most farms in the region as the rains permitted some of the crops to recover from recent dry conditions. The heat and strong winds entering the region this week will quickly deplete the moisture. Crop conditions are very good and warm temperatures and a possible rain event this week would advance crop development nicely. Most barley fields are rated either \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cexcellent\u201d and the barley is at the 5-leaf stage.<\/p>\n

MANITOBA<\/strong><\/p>\n

There have been some decent rainfall events this month, however the weather continues to be highly variable and a combination of hot temperatures and strong winds both contribute to the depletion of the topsoil moisture levels. The abnormally dry weather pattern cycle of expanding dryness has put the crops at risk especially in the southwest corner of the province. More rain will be needed\u00a0soon.<\/p>\n

Southern, Central Regions (Winkler, Morden, Brandon)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The rainfall this month has ranged from 25 mm in Morris, 50 mm in Winkler and 92 mm in the Brandon area. In most areas the crops are moving forward, however the hot windy conditions are stressing the crops. More rain is needed in the next 10 days. Some crops may be maturing quicker than normal and moving into reproductive stages faster than expected due to drought stress. The barley is in the 6-leaf stage.<\/p>\n

Northwest Region\u00a0(Dauphin, Swan River)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The region has enjoyed some good rainfall, ranging from 50-70 mm on average in June.\u00a0Spring cereals across the region are moving into the stem elongation stage, leafing out, and the rows are closing. Cereals are generally in \u201cgood to excellent\u201d condition as they have been better able to withstand the challenging spring conditions. Some wheat fields in the Dauphin area are yellowing from excess moisture due to high rainfall amounts the previous week.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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