Harvest operations in Manitoba pressed ahead during the week ended Aug. 18, with fall rye and winter wheat leading the way.

Combining of spring crops getting started
Canola varies widely
Some regions improve, other slip back
Rain ranges from nothing to 41 mm
Some areas receive deluge; others still dry
About 50 to 70 per cent of normal precipitation
Rainfall amounts vary widely
Province gets very little rain over the week
Most spring wheat in the ground
Understanding how plants respond to drought is key to adapting your grazing strategy