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2025 Harvest Wraps Up with Rapid Progress — But Dry Conditions Loom Over Winter

Alberta’s 2025 harvest is virtually complete, with farmers across the province finishing up one of the quickest harvests in recent years, according to the final crop report for 2025. Ninety-nine per cent of major crops have now been combined, putting this season well ahead of the five- and 10-year averages of 97 and 83 per cent, respectively.

Hot, dry weather through late summer and fall kept fields accessible and supported a smooth, accelerated harvest. While most major crops — including spring wheat, barley, oats, canola, and dry peas — are fully harvested, attention now shifts to soil moisture levels and fall-seeded crop establishment heading into winter.

Harvest Progress Ahead of Schedule
Regionally, harvest is effectively complete in the North West and Peace regions, while the South, Central, and North East sit at 99 per cent and are expected to finish within the week.

  • Spring wheat and barley: 99–100% complete
  • Dry peas: 100% complete provincewide
  • Canola and oats: over 98% complete

This year’s warm and dry conditions allowed for one of the fastest harvest paces in the past decade. Compared to a 10-year average completion rate of 83.4 per cent by mid-October, this year’s 99.4 per cent marks a substantial improvement.

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The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus is an effective natural enemy of various species of spider mites, including the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae). As a key player in biological pest control, this predator helps growers protect their crops sustainably.

How does Neoseiulus californicus work?

•Specializes in targeting the larval and nymphal stages of spider mites.

•Also consumes spider mite eggs, ensuring population control.

•Detects prey through webbing and leaf damage rather than sight.

•Feeds by sucking out the contents of its prey.

Why use Neoseiulus californicus for spider mite control?

•Highly adaptable to different environments, including warm and dry conditions.

•Works as both a preventive and curative solution for spider mite infestations.

•Complements other predatory mites, such as Phytoseiulus persimilis, for integrated pest management (IPM).

•A natural, sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides.