The 2026 Manitoba harvest has almost reached the finish line.
Tuesday's weekly crop report showed the overall provincial harvest at 94% complete, up 8 points from the previous week.
The final report for the 2026 growing season showed significant progress in most regions, with some soybeans, canola, and corn still in the field.
The Southwest region made the largest weekly gain, advancing 14 points to 92% complete. The Northwest improved 10 points to 87%, while the Interlake climbed eight points to 95%. The Eastern region advanced six points to 96%, while the Central region was virtually unchanged at 96%.
Provincially, canola harvest advanced seven points to 99% complete, with the Southwest improving from 85% to 99% and the Northwest from 90% to 95%. Canola yields were generally below average to average, with lodging, sprouting, regrowth and pod losses affecting some fields.
Soybean harvest jumped 15 points to 95% complete, including a 30-point improvement to 90% in the Southwest and a 35-point gain to 95% in the Northwest. Soybean yields were generally average to above average.
Spring wheat harvest reached 99%, up from 98%, while barley and oat harvests were virtually complete.
Grain corn harvest advanced sharply to 48% from 19%, led by progress in the Central, Eastern and Interlake regions. Silage corn increased to 87% from 74%.
The final crop report also highlighted a challenging growing season marked by temperature extremes, flooding, and damaging storms.
Cool conditions delayed spring seeding before temperatures climbed sharply in late May and June. July brought persistent heat, while heavy rainfall caused extensive flooding in the Northwest and southern Interlake.
Stonewall recorded 234 mm of rain in 24 hours on June 9, while Deloraine received 84 mm in just one hour on June 29.
Severe winds also caused widespread soil erosion, particularly during a May 14 storm.
Heavy September rainfall subsequently delayed harvest, caused crop lodging, and contributed to sprouting and quality deterioration in later-harvested cereals.
Despite the difficult conditions, most spring cereals produced average yields, while pea yields were generally average with good quality.
The full Manitoba crop report is available here:
https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/crops/seasonal-reports/crop-report/pubs/crop-report-2026-10-27.pdf
