Provincial seeding progress is 8% complete, sitting ahead of the 5-year average of 6%.

Southwest

Good weather over the past week has given producers an opportunity to accelerate their seeding operations.

Most of the seeding activity has occurred in the southern parts of the region, although there has been some in northern areas including Rivers, Oak River, and Rapid City.

Overall, seedbed conditions are good, and soil moisture is at an optimal level across most of the region.

Producers are also applying fertilizers and pre-seed burn-off herbicides, although windy conditions are hindering progress in some areas.

Weeds are beginning to emerge as temperatures continue to rise.

Winter wheat and fall rye are coming out of dormancy and are looking healthy.

Northwest

Spring operations are underway, with seeding having a good start in most areas of the Northwest region.

Spring wheat seeding has begun across most of the region, apart from The Pas, which is anticipated to begin this week.

Fertilizer application and harrowing are also ongoing.

Wildfires in The Pas are a concern.

Many other locations across the region are high risk and have a burn ban in place.

Fall rye and winter wheat continue to look good.

(Manitoba Agriculture news release)