Harvest Nears the Finish Line With Strong Yields Despite Dry Conditions

Oct 17, 2025

Alberta’s 2025 harvest is nearly in the books, with 96 per cent of all crops now combined across the province — a few late-seeded cereal and canola fields are still standing, but for most producers, the combines are parked. The dry fall weather kept harvest progress steady, and even with the odd shower or frost delay, this year’s pace stayed ahead of the five-year average of 93 per cent.

Harvest Snapshot by Region

South, Central and North East regions — 96 per cent complete
North West — 97 per cent complete
Peace — 98 per cent complete

Dry peas are fully harvested, while wheat, barley and oats are virtually complete. Canola sits at 92 per cent, well ahead of the five-year average of 86 per cent.

Crop Quality Strong Overall

Most crop quality grades are coming in above normal.
Hard red spring wheat: 76 % No. 1 CW (five-year average 56 %)
Barley: 31 % malt, 60 % No. 1 CW
Canola: 92 % No. 1 Can (average 85 %)
Dry peas: 77 % No. 2 Can — a strong showing despite early-season stress

Durum and oats saw more variability, but overall, the quality picture looks solid.

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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.