Manitoba harvest hits halfway mark: report

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Manitoba harvest hits halfway mark: report

Glacier FarmMedia — Harvest progress in Manitoba hit the halfway mark during the week ended Sept. 16, according to the latest crop report from the provincial agriculture department.

At 50 per cent complete, the harvest advanced 10 points from the previous week. Operations were most advanced in central Manitoba, at 63 per cent done, while the western regions lagged at 42 per cent complete.

The winter cereal harvest was complete across Manitoba, with winter wheat yields ranging from 50 to 80 bushels per acre and fall rye at 60 to 110 bu./ac.

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The spring wheat harvest was 90 per cent done, with average yields of 50 to 60 bu./ac.

Barley and oats were 87 and 79 per cent harvested respectively, with yields of 60 to 70 bu./ac. for barley and 100 to 150 bu./ac. for oats.

Canola swathing was ongoing, with the harvest 33 per cent done provincially. Early yields were ranging from 45 to 60 bu./ac.

The field pea harvest has wrapped up, with yields anywhere from 30 to 75 bu./ac.

Most soybeans were in the R6 to R7 stages of development, with edible beans in the R7 to R8 stage. Corn was primarily in the dent stage, with sunflowers ranging from R8 to R9.

Pastures remain in good condition for the time of year, given warm temperatures and ample moisture. The corn silage harvest was underway.

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Phil Franz-Warkentin

Phil Franz-Warkentin

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Phil Franz-Warkentin grew up on an acreage in southern Manitoba and has reported on agriculture for over 20 years. Based in Winnipeg, his writing has appeared in publications across Canada and internationally. Phil is a trusted voice on the Prairie radio waves providing daily futures market updates. In his spare time, Phil enjoys playing music and making art.

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