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An Agricultural “Island” in the Saskatchewan River Delta

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Briefings

Agricultural fields in Manitoba's Carrot River Valley form an agricultural island within the Saskatchewan River Delta, spanning over 40,000 hectares. The 2026 growing season showed a distinct shift in crop patterns: early July saw widespread green crops, but by late September, farmers had harvested 10% of canola and 50% of spring wheat due to dry conditions. This pattern reflects the valley's unique position as a wetland corridor between the Carrot and Pasquia rivers, where active farming requires diking and pumping for flood protection. Data was collected via Landsat 9 and Landsat 8 satellites during the 2026 growing season.

Key points

• The Carrot River Valley in Manitoba's northern agricultural area spans over 40,000 hectares between the Carrot and Pasquia rivers.
• Crop harvesting in the valley shifted significantly by late September 2026, with 10% of canola and 50% of spring wheat harvested due to dry conditions compared to early July.

Context and limitations

Data covers only two specific dates in the 2026 growing season (July 2 and September 21). The 2025 crop inventory is referenced but not directly visualized in the images. Precise rainfall measurements for the preceding week are limited to the Pasquia area.

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