The reduced risk of flooding this spring is helping to keep unwanted weeds at bay.
"We were very concerned that with flood waters coming from the south, that there would be some other species that might get introduced into our cropping system," said Manitoba Agriculture Weed Specialist Tammy Jones. "That we might see more waterhemp and possibly even Palmer amaranth flowing up and thankfully, that didn't happen."
She explained what effect the dry conditions are having on Manitoba fields.
"It means that our perennials and our winter annuals are getting a head start."
Jones notes the warm temperatures over the past few days have led to the emergence of many types of weeds.
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