Crops

Northwest A mix of smoky conditions and high temperatures for the region this week. Lack of precipitation is a concern as most crops are showing stress from high temperatures and lack of moisture.

Twospotted spider mites have become noticeable along the edges of some soybean fields in the Eastern, Interlake and Central regions. Some spot spraying along the outside rounds has occurred in the Eastern region.

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 94% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 51, representing a decline from the 98% order fulfillment performance seen in week 50. That's according to the Ag Transport Coalition.

Looking to represent what they call a "strong and united voice for grain farmers across the country," the Grain Growers of Canada have announced its newly elected executive in a new release.

There was rainfall across the province this week, accumulations ranging from 0 to 53.8 mm. Rainfall occurred in all regions with the Central and Eastern regions receiving the highest amounts. The highest amount of rainfall was at Deloraine with 61.

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 98% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 50, reflecting an improvement from the 94% order fulfillment performance seen in week 49. That's according to the Ag Transport Coalition.

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 91% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 48, reflecting a decline from the 97% order fulfillment performance seen in week 47.

Notes from the Manitoba Crop Report, for July o8, 2025 SOUTHWEST MANITOBA The southern areas received a good amount of moisture this past week, while the northern areas did not get asmuch as needed.

The gap between the cost of groceries and what farmer's earn in return for producing commodities that make the grocery items is widening, says report from APAS

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.