Crop Conditions Looking Up in Most Regions — But the Peace Remains Under Pressure

Jul 03, 2025

Good news for many Alberta farmers: crop and soil moisture conditions have taken a turn for the better across most of the province, thanks to much-needed rain in recent weeks. The latest provincial report shows a 10-point bump in major crop ratings, with 59% now falling into the “good to excellent” category.

That’s a welcome improvement — but still well short of the five- and ten-year benchmarks (73% and 71%, respectively). And in the Peace Region, the story is more grim: crop ratings there dropped another 2% this week, sitting at just 25% good to excellent.

Region by Region: Where the Crops Stand

South: Crop conditions improved to 55% good to excellent, up 7% from last week. Spring wheat and barley are already in the booting stage. Rain has helped pastures green up, but overall growth is slow, and pasture ratings remain low at 33%.
Central: This region saw the biggest jump — crop conditions rose by 20% to 72%, buoyed by rainfall of up to three inches. Pastures improved to 53% good to excellent. Haying is underway in some areas, though cool, wet weather has slowed progress.
North East: Crop ratings climbed to 65%, but pasture (33%) and tame hay (28%) are still well below normal. Despite better surface moisture, sub-surface moisture remains limited, restricting regrowth.

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Video: Why Port Infrastructure is Key to Growing Canada's Farms and Economy

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) knows that strong, modern port infrastructure is vital to the success of Canada’s agriculture. When our ports grow, Ontario grain farmers and Canadian farms grow too—and when we grow, Canada grows.

In this video, we highlight the importance of investing in port infrastructure and how these investments are key to growing Ontario agriculture and supporting global trade. The footage showcases the strength of both Ontario’s farming landscapes and vital port operations, including some key visuals from HOPA Ports, which we are grateful to use in this project.

Ontario’s grain farmers rely on efficient, sustainable ports and seaway systems to move grain to markets around the world. Port investments are crucial to increasing market access, driving economic growth, and ensuring food security for all Canadians.

Why Port Infrastructure Matters:

Investing in Ports = Investing in Farms: Modernized ports support the export of Canadian grain, driving growth in agriculture.

Sustainable Growth: Learn how stronger ports reduce environmental impact while boosting economic stability.

Global Trade Opportunities: Improved port and seaway systems help farmers access new global markets for their grain.

Stronger Communities: Investment in ports means more stable jobs and economic growth for rural communities across Ontario and Canada.

We are proud to support the ongoing investment in port infrastructure and to shine a light on its vital role in feeding the world and securing a prosperous future for Canadian agriculture.

Special thanks to HOPA Ports for providing some of the stunning port footage featured in this video.