Glacier FarmMedia—Spring seeding in Manitoba neared the halfway mark during the week ended May 21, with 47 per cent of intended acres in the ground, according to the latest provincial crop report. That compares with 30 per cent the previous week and the five-year average of 52 per cent done.
Field pea planting was the most advanced at 90 per cent done, with 70 per cent of the cereals and 65 per cent of the corn seeded, according to the report. Canola was 20 per cent planted, soybeans 34 per cent and sunflowers 26 per cent.
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Seeding was the most advanced in the central region of the province, while rains in the Interlake had caused some delays with the total progress in the region sitting at 30 per cent done.
Winter cereals were reportedly growing rapidly, with a field survival rate of 85 to 95 per cent. Early planted spring cereals were in the three to four leaf stage of development.
Warmer temperatures and recent precipitation benefited hay and pastures across Manitoba. Grasses and forages had noticeable growth. Tame hay growth was up to eight to 10 inches. Pastures and alfalfa were quickly greening up and will make use of the current availability of moisture. Nearly all creeks, streams, dugouts, and sloughs have refilled to capacity.
