Nearly all major crops have finished combining, with 37 per cent of Manitoba’s sunflowers finished, plus 71 per cent of grain corn and small amounts of soybeans and potatoes left to do.

Manitoba Ag also reported most of the fall fertilizer applications have wrapped up. As well, the planting of winter wheat and fall rye benefitted from warm fall temperatures and sufficient soil moisture levels, giving a good start to the 2026 crop.

Yields above average

The report placed this year’s winter wheat yields at 50 to 90 bushels per acre and fall rye at 60 to 110 bu./ac. with some instances of fields hitting 135.

Yields for the spring cereals ranged from 50 to 90 bu./ac. for wheat, with good quality and protein levels of 13.5 to 14.5 per cent. Although some later planted spring cereals did not fare as well due to wet conditions. Oats reaped 80 to 120 bu./ac. with barley at 80 to 110.

Corn yields varied, depending on the amount of rain received. Areas with limited rainfall saw 90 to 120 bu./ac. while those areas with timely rain had 130 to 150.

Among the oilseeds, canola yields were 30 to 60 bu./ac., flax at 15 to 35 and soybeans at 30 to 50. Sunflower yields are above normal across most of the province, but below normal in the Interlake.

The pea harvest registered at 30 to 70 bu./ac.

As for forages, the late season precipitation helped to extend pasture grazing. While hay yields were average, forage quality varied due to wet conditions. That was also the case with corn silage yields but greenfeed and cereal sileage were near average.

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Manitoba crops were 93 per cent combined as of Oct. 13, six points more than the previous week, said the province’s weekly crop report released on Oct. 15. All regions saw at least 14 millimetres of precipitation while snow accumulated in parts of the northwest. The Pas received the most precipitation at 65.7 mm. Winds exceeding 60 kilometres per hour were also felt in most regions. Nevertheless, harvest progress in all regions ranged from 91 to 98 per cent.

The barley and oat harvests were 99 per cent complete, while canola and dry beans were 96 per cent finished. Soybeans were 90 per cent complete while potatoes were at 84 per cent. Silage corn and flax were at 77 and 76 per cent, respectively, while grain corn lagged at 42 per cent and sunflowers trailed all crops at 17 per cent.

Winter cereal planting is complete with most of them in the three-leaf stage. Spring wheat yields averaged 60 bushels per acre with some fields showing yields up to 90 bu./ac. Barley yields ranged from 65 to 110 bu./ac., while oats ranged from 110 to 130 bu./ac. However, wet harvest conditions have caused a loss of quality in spring cereals.

Canola yields averaged 45 bu./ac. in a range of 30 to 70 bu./ac. The field pea harvest yielded an average of 60 bu./ac. from a range of 30 to 75 bu./ac. The soybean harvest continued with yields between 30 to 55 bu./ac. Meanwhile, the sunflower harvest was delayed due to producers waiting for them to dry.

Producers with cereal silage and native/slough hay are fighting wet conditions to wrap up their harvests. Producers are also encouraged to use management practices to promote and maintain snow cover for insulating alfalfa crowns in the winter. Pastures are now dormant with livestock now feeding on stockpiled forages, crop residue and regrowth or supplemental feed.

Livestock operations have begun weaning, but rains caused muddy conditions in pastures and corrals. Most producers have acquired sufficient amounts of feed for the winter, while hay and straw bales were being moved to wintering areas. Manure was also being spread out onto fields.

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Manitoba’s harvest advanced by 14 points to 86 per cent complete, said the province’s weekly crop report. Spring wheat was 99 per cent finished while barley and oats were 98 per cent. The canola harvest moved up to 92 per cent done while dry beans were at 90 per cent and potatoes were at 84 per cent. The soybean and silage corn harvests were at 69 per cent finished, with corn for grain at eight per cent.

The central, eastern and Interlake regions received heavy precipitation and winds gusting to 80 kilometres per hour. Sprague Lake in the eastern region received the most rain at 70.7 millimetres. However, there were a handful of locations that received less than one mm. Precipitation accumulations since May 1 were below 60 per cent of normal in the Interlake and parts of the northwest, while parts of the southwest and central regions received more than 100 per cent.

Spring wheat yields averaged 60 bushels per acre, with some yields reported to be 70 to 90 bu./ac. Quality was mostly good, but fields with delayed harvest due to wet conditions saw their wheat downgraded to feed. Oat yields ranged from 110 to 130 bu./ac., while barley yields were 65 to 110. Most corn for grain reached maturity as harvest began.

Canola yields ranged from 30 to 70 bu./ac. with an average of 45. Both flax and sunflowers were desiccated with the latter in the R8 and R9 development stages. Soybean yields ranged from 30 to 55 bu./ac.

Corn silage harvests have begun with average to above-average yields reported in most areas.

Some pastures remain in very good condition but producers are already providing supplementary feed for livestock. Producers are also considering late cuts of alfalfa as weather permits, particularly in areas that received frost damage.

Cattle were in excellent condition and remain on fall grazing pastures, hayland and harvested crop fields. Producers have started weaning and cattle are heading into markets being sold at very good prices. Most producers secured winter feed, but those in very dry areas are sourcing feed from elsewhere. Manure is starting to be spread out onto fields.

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Winter cereal planting was complete in most areas, with crops establishing well. Only two per cent of the spring wheat was still standing, with yields averaging 60 bushels per acre or more, depending on the region, with some above-average yields of 70+ bu./ac. Quality for the cereals was generally good, but some fields with delayed harvest have had wheat downgraded to feed. Oat yields range from 110 to 130 bu./ac. and barley from 65 to 110+ bu./ac. Corn crops were starting to dry down, with progress ranging from the dent to black layer stage.

The canola harvest was 76 per cent complete, with yields ranging from 30 to over 60 bu./ac. Flax was desiccated, and sunflowers range from R8 to R9.

The field pea harvest was complete with yields ranging from 30 to 75 bu./ac. The dry bean harvest was nearing the halfway mark, while soybeans were 24 per cent compete.

Second-cut harvest of fully mature alfalfa was underway on several operations. Producers were also proceeding with a third cut in some areas, while others were delaying harvest until after a killing frost to protect root carbohydrate reserves.

Corn silage harvest was underway across the province, with yields generally reported as average to above average. Well managed pastures remained in very good condition for this time of year. However, many producers were providing supplemental feed to ensure grazing livestock maintain adequate nutrition.

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The Manitoba harvest advanced six points at 56 per cent completed. Some of the progress was due to the start of the soybean and silage corn harvests. Soybean combining operations began in the central and eastern regions with three per cent finished. Meanwhile, the central and Interlake regions began taking silage corn off the ground, completing 12 per cent of the province’s harvest.

The spring wheat was 93 per cent complete, followed by barley at 89 per cent and oats at 84 per cent. Canola was 45 per cent combined.

While some areas received less than one millimetre of precipitation, Ethelbert in the northwest region saw 109.1 mm, which triggered a local state of emergency due to overland flooding and washed-out roads. All regions saw at least 37 mm during the week. Despite the rainfall, soil conditions were dry to very dry in large parts of the Interlake as well as in localized areas in other regions. Wet conditions were present in areas of the province’s other regions.

Spring wheat yields averaged 60 bu./ac. with some fields reported at 70 bu./ac. Oats yielded 110 to 130 bu./ac. and barley was at 65 to 110 bu./ac. Most corn was in the R5 (dent) stage.

Canola yields ranged from 26 to 60 bu./ac. with an average of 45. Flax was in the brown capsule stage and sunflowers ranged from the R8 to R9 growth stages with most being desiccated.

Dry beans were in the R7 and R8 growth stages and harvest has started in the earliest-seeded fields. Most soybeans were also in the R7 and R8 stages with much of their harvest to be completed in two weeks.

Moist and warm conditions aided fall grazing and pasture growth, but the rainfall has caused challenges in harvesting native hay and greenfeed. Manure spreading has started on some fields.

Producers have started weaning and marketing their calves, while cattle on pasture were in good condition despite some fly pressure. Pastures were in excellent condition with some producers in the Interlake and southwest supplementing out on pasture. Winter feed supplies were mixed across Manitoba as some producers look for more while others are selling surplus amounts.

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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.

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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Rain delayed harvest progress throughout much of Manitoba, with Kane in the central region receiving the most at nearly 78 millimetres, while Poplarfield in the Interlake got four.

Harvest progress

The weekly provincial crop report said combining of winter wheat and fall rye is 100 per cent complete. The winter wheat yielded 50 to 80 bushels per acre and the fall rye ranged from 60 to 100.

Of the other reported crops being combined around the province:

• Field peas 99 per cent done, yielding 30 to 75 bu./ac.

• Spring wheat 79 per cent harvested, yielding 50 to more than 60 bu./ac.

• Barley 77 per cent finished, yielding 60 to 70 bu./ac.

• Oats 63 per cent complete, yielding 100 to 150 bu./ac.

• Canola 18 per cent finished, yielding 30 to 60 bu./ac.

Of those Manitoba crops yet to see their harvests get underway, the corn was in the R5 (dent) stage, flax reached the brown capsule stage, and the majority of sunflowers have finished flowering. Also, the dry beans are in the R8 to R9 growth stages and most soybeans are at R6 to R7.

Manitoba Ag reported spring wheat conditions have remained very firm at 80 to 90 per cent good to excellent, with fair ratings holding at 10 to 20 per cent.

Forages, pastures

With the recent frosts, producers are cautioned to watch for elevated levels of nitrates in greenfeed, crop silage still standing or in cereal regrowth.

Rainy cool weather slowed regrowth on pastures and hay lands with the frost delaying it even more. Cattle producers continued to make their way through their second cut of hay, with poor yields. Dairy producers were working on their third cut, with yields better than their second cut.

Pastures across Manitoba are reported to be in good shape with cattle remaining on them. However, rivers and dugout water levels are quite low.

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Combining reached 29 per cent completion, the province’s weekly crop report said. The winter wheat and fall rye harvests were 99 per cent complete, while field peas were at 95 per cent. Barley and spring wheat were at 65 and 59 per cent, respectively, while oats were at 41 per cent. Canola was 10 per cent combined.

The most rainfall was recorded at Kane in the central region at 60.3 millimetres, with Dominion City in the east and Newdale in the southwest receiving 31.2 and 30.9 mm, respectively. Several areas across Manitoba received no rainfall.

Total precipitation accumulations this season were below 60 per cent compared to the 30-year average in the Interlake and parts of the Northwest and Eastern regions. Parts of the Southwest have accumulated higher than normal precipitation levels since May 1.

Spring wheat conditions ranged from 80 to 90 per cent good to excellent, while producing 50 to 60 bushels per acre. Winter wheat yields ranged from 50 to 80 bu./ac., while fall rye was at 60 to 110. Barley was at 60 to 70 bu./ac., while oats were at 100 to 150. Most corn was in the R5 (dent) stage of growth.

Canola yields were from 45 to 60 bu./ac. as swathing and desiccation were ongoing. Flax was in the brown capsule stage and most sunflowers have completed flowering. Avian Control, a bird repellent, received emergency registration in sunflowers to reduce damage by blackbirds. However, the treatment, which can be applied up to the day of harvest, can cause damage such as leaf discolouration.

Field pea yields ranged from 30 to 75 bu./ac., averaging approximately 60 bu./ac. Dry beans were in the R7 and R8 stages, while most soybeans were in the R5 and R6 stages.

Warm weather and improved moisture conditions in some areas allowed pastures to regrow, providing extra grazing days for livestock. Second cut harvest yields for beef producers were below-average and dairies were on their third cut, which were seeing higher yields than the second cut. Slough hay and straw yields appeared to be average. Silage corn harvest is set to begin in two weeks as most corn were in the dent stage.

Cattle on pasture were in good condition while producers monitor for foot rot, fly pressure and pneumonia. Water levels were mixed, causing some producers to move cattle or haul water. Winter feed supplies were also mixed with some producers sourcing additional feed and others with a surplus selling their own.

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Manitoba’s growers completed 10 per cent of the harvest, compared to four per cent one week earlier, according to the province’s weekly crop report released on Aug. 26. The central region’s harvest was 16 per cent finished while the northwest was at four per cent.

Winter wheat and fall rye were 85 per cent combined, followed by field peas at 65 per cent. Barley was 20 per cent complete, while spring wheat was at 18 per cent, oats were at 10 per cent and canola was at one per cent with its harvest starting in the central and eastern regions.

Yield estimates for winter wheat ranged from 50 to 80 bushels per acre, while those for fall rye were 60 to 110. Early in the spring wheat harvest, yields were from 50 to 60 bu./ac., with quality ranging from 80 to 90 per cent good to excellent. Oat yields were 100 to 150 bu./ac., while barley was 60 to 70. Most corn was in the R4 and R5 stages.

Canola yields so far were 45 to 60 bu./ac. with swathing and desiccation ongoing. Flax was in the brown capsule stage and sunflowers were either in full flower or have completed flowering. However, blackbird damage to sunflower fields has led to the emergency registration of Avian Control, a bird repellent to be applied in fields up to the day of harvest. However, it can cause plant damage including leaf discolouration.

Portage la Prairie in the central region received the most rainfall during the week at 111.1 millimetres, with 98.5 mm falling between Aug. 20 and 21. On the flip side, Treherne, located in the same region, only saw 0.2 mm. Several areas in the southwest region received no precipitation at all.

Moisture conditions for the top 30 centimetres of soil varied wildly. Parts of the Interlake saw dry to very dry conditions, while areas within the northwest, southwest and central regions were rated optimal and very wet.

Field pea yields averaged 60 bu./ac., while dry beans were in the R7 and R8 stages and most soybeans were in the R5 and R6 stages.

Pastures were rebounding due to improved moisture conditions and producers were taking advantage by providing additional grazing days for livestock. Many producers also have hay and greenfeed, but rain has prevented them from being baled and quality is a concern. Second cut harvest yields for beef producers are below average, while dairies are going ahead with a third cut with yields stronger than the second. There were also average yields for slough hay and straw, as well as average to below-average yields for cereal greenfeed. Feed corn is starting to dent with silage harvest three weeks away.

Cattle on pasture were in good condition, but fly pressure was a concern with producers monitoring foot rot and pneumonia. Rains have replenished water sources in some areas, but others have remained dry. Some areas are also sourcing additional feed for the winter, while others are selling some of their surplus.

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Manitoba Agriculture reported both crops were about 52 per cent harvested, with the least in the southwest at 25 per cent and most in the central and eastern regions at 80 per cent. Early estimates placed yields for both crops at 40 to 90 bushels per acre, depending on how dry or moist a region was.

The spring wheat harvest reached six per cent finished, with the northwest at one per cent and the central and Interlake at 10 per cent. Yields so far were calculated at 45 to 75 bu./ac.

Wheat conditions by region had the Interlake at 90 per cent good to excellent, with the central, eastern and northwest at 80 per cent. The southwest was at 90 per cent good.

The barley harvest was pegged at eight per cent done ranging from five per cent in the Interlake and 20 per cent in the central. The oats were at four per cent combined, with the eastern and Interlake regions at five per cent in the bin and the central at 10 per cent.

As for the province’s corn, it’s in the R2 to R3 stages. Corn for silage was reported to be growing well in most areas.

The province’s field peas were 19 per cent combined, with the southwest at 10 per cent done and the central at 30 per cent. Yields were reported to be averaging 60 bu./ac. The fields not being combined were in the R6 to R7 stages with desiccation underway.

The canola harvest barely started with the central region at two per cent finished with preliminary yields of 45-55 bu./ac. No other region reported any combining of canola.

Among other oilseeds, flax was said to be filling bolls with some fields changing colour. Most sunflowers were in the R5 stage with full to late flower. Soybeans were in the R5 to R6 stages.

Recent rains have slowed some of the haying, but overall production was reported to be average. While some dairy farmers began a third cut of hay, cattle producers were struggling with a second cut.

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