Isolated thunderstorms brought much needed but uneven rainfall across Manitoba this past week, with precipitation amounts ranging from 0 mm to 38.8 mm, according to the latest provincial crop report on Tuesday.
Some areas were hit by intense storms, including hail events. The East, Central, and western parts of the Southwest regions saw the most significant rainfall over the past week.
Despite the recent showers, much of Manitoba remains dry. Large swaths of the East, Northwest, and Interlake regions have received less than 50% of normal precipitation for the season. Even in the wetter Southwest and Central regions, total precipitation remains below 70% of the 30-year seasonal average since May 1, with only a few pockets surpassing the 80% mark.
Crop development is mixed across the province. Corn ranges from V8 growth to tasseling. Spring cereals — wheat, barley, and oats — are generally in the heading to grain fill stages. Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) fungicide treatments are nearly complete. Spring wheat quality is largely good, though 10% of fields are rated fair.