COMMENTS ON THE GROWING SEASON
2013 UMOPN
LACOMBE, ALBERTA
At Lacombe, seeding time was normal, seed went into good moisture, there was good uniform emergence.
We had good moisture throughout the summer. August was fairly wet, and as a result maturities were later. Yields were really good this year though. Total moisture was 275 mls.
WINNIPEG, MANATOBA
We had a high-yielding growing season this year, although the percent thins are rather higher than normal. Glenlea had normal rainfall, but really pleasant temperatures, with no extreme highs or lows. Farmers in the area are really pleased with their oat crops.
OTTAWA, ONTARIO
The growing conditions at Ottawa can be considered as typical of Ottawa. We have had a lot of rains in the
early season, which brought about a heavy crown rust pressure. Lodging was very common due to rain + wind
during the grain filling period. Although lodging data were not reported in this table, I believe its effects, along
that of crown rust, on yield and test weight has been reflected in these traits.
SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN
We had good soil moisture in spring but no rain until June.  The summer was a bit cooler than
normal until the end of August, the last 2 weeks of August were hot.
URBANA, IL
Good growing conditions with no hot temperatures and ample soil moisture.  Lodging occurred late in the
season.
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN
We planted on April 6, which is a full month later than 2012 and about 2 weeks later than normal. Our
research farm had the wettest April on record with 9.07”. Strong rust pressure and excessive rains at harvest
causing lodging cut average yields by about 25% from 2012 yields.
EAST LANSING, MI
The growing sesson was  unusual.  Twice the average rainfall in April and June.  The early growth was subjected to freezing temperatures (28 degrees) in mid-May and a week later it was 88 degrees.  June and July temperatures were normal, although Michigan weather is never normal!
ST. PAUL, MN
Late planting was off-set by adequate moisture and moderate temps though the season.  Rust pressure
appeared very late, but very strong.
MORRIS, MN
Late planting possibly lowered overall yield from recent record years, but timely showers made for adequate
moisture through the season.
ITHACA, NY
The growing season averaged about 0.5 degrees warmer than normal and rainfall was 0.5 inches above
average rainfall with a total of 17.5 inches for the growing season in Ithaca.
CARRINGTON, ND
The Carrington UMOPN was planted May 15 with adequate soil moisture for uniform germination.
The remainder of the season was characterized by hot and dry conditions.
FARGO, ND
The Fargo UMOPN was planted May 7 after being delayed by wet conditions.  Emergence was
uniform, but the nursery suffered from excessive soil moisture that led to uneven development.
July and August were extremely hot and dry.  Crown rust developed quickly and affected the most
susceptible lines.
MINOT, ND
The Carrington UMOPN was planted May 15 with adequate soil moisture for uniform germination.
The remainder of the season was characterized by hot and dry conditions.
ITHACA, NY
The growing season averaged about 0.5 degrees warmer than normal and rainfall was 0.5 inches
above average rainfall with a total of 17.5 inches for the growing season in Ithaca.  Pretty normal
growing season overall.
MADISON, WI
2013 started out on the late side with a cold, wet spring. Planting was done on May 2nd.
Germination looked good with even stands. Early season rainfall was more than adequate with
fairly normal temperatures. There were no periods of prolonged heat or drought. The frequency
of the rain made it hard to get cultural practices done in a timely manner. This allowed the grassy
weeds to get the upper hand and that was the biggest problem this summer. April mean
temperature was 43.2 F with 4.91 inches of rain. Mean temperature for May was 59 F and we
had 6.15 inches of rainfall. June had a mean temperature of 67.3 F with 10.2 inches of rain. July
and August were relatively cool with adequate rainfall.  July’s mean temperature was 70.7 F
and August had a mean temperature of 70.3 F.  July and August rainfall combined was
4.2 inches. The UEOPN was harvested on August 6th and the UMOPN on August 15th. Yields
are decent and bushel weights are fairly high. Lodging pressure was light. Levels of CR were
moderate and BYDV levels were low.