Lightning in fields can be a source of nitrogen but at times can result in crop damage which, at a glance, resembles a very localized disease outbreak, plant pathologist Ieuan Evans writes.
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Lightning gives and takes in Prairie fields
Practical Research: Certain types of storms provide almost 15 per cent of the world’s fixed nitrogen fertilizer
GIWA trims Western Australian crop forecasts, still predicts record harvest
The Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) slightly lowered its estimates for the state’s 2025/26 production of wheat, barley and canola on Friday but said the harvest of winter crops was still on track to be the biggest ever.
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Higher yields reported for many crops
Most crops saw higher than average yields in Saskatchewan as few acres remained to be harvested as of Oct. 20, 2025.
Alberta Crop Report: Harvest reaches completion
Alberta’s harvest is virtually complete at 99.4 per cent finished, ahead of the five-year and 10-year averages at this time of the season.
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest nears completion
Saskatchewan’s harvest was 98 per cent complete as of Oct. 13 before rain and snow fell onto some regions.
Manitoba Crop Report: Harvest near completion despite snowfall
Despite snowfall in the northwest region, Manitoba’s harvest advanced to 93 per cent completion as of Oct. 13, 2025.
Manitoba Crop Report: Harvest advances despite heavy rains
Despite heavy rains in much of the province, Manitoba’s harvest advanced to 86 per cent complete as of Oct. 6, 2025.
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest advances despite rains
Saskatchewan’s harvest advanced to 68 per cent as of Sept. 22, 2025 despite rains and high humidity across the province.
Manitoba Crop Report: Harvest reaches 56 per cent
Manitoba’s provincial harvest reached 56 per cent on Sept. 21, 2025 despite wildly disparate amounts of rainfall.
Manitoba Crop Report: Harvest nearly one-third complete
Fall rye, winter wheat near completion
Despite varied amounts of rainfall, Manitoba's harvest advanced to 29 per cent as of Sept. 1, 2025.
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