Manitoba Spring Seeding Progress Nearing the Two-Thirds Complete Mark

Seeding progress has been observed in many areas of Manitoba this past week and is now at 64% complete.

Producers have focused on planting corn (80% complete), spring wheat (87% complete) barley (79% complete)
and peas (96% complete).

Canola planting continues with 41% of the acres planted.

Soybean planting is at 55% completion.

Producers are planting a variety of crops based on soil and weather conditions.

Seeding for the Southwest region is estimated to be 67% complete, with most producers now planting canola, dry beans, and
soybean acres.

Overall seeding progress across the Northwest region is at 56% compete.

(Government of Manitoba news release)

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