Saskatchewan Harvest Advances Well but Still Trails Historical Averages

Dry weather across most of Saskatchewan allowed farmers to make strong harvest progress this past week, with almost one-quarter of the crop in the bin. 

Thursday’s crop report pegged the overall harvest in the province at 23% complete as of Monday. That’s up from 11% the previous week but still trails the five- and 10-year averages of 40% and 34%. 

Regionally, the southwest continues to lead the province, with 39% of this year’s crop harvested as of Monday. The southeast follows at 33%, while the east-central region sits at 16%. Progress is slower further north, with the northeast at 13% and the northwest at 12%. The west-central region lags furthest behind, with only 10% of crops combined so far. 

The harvest of winter cereals is nearly complete. Meanwhile, the pulse crop harvest also made significant strides over the past week, with 73% of field peas and 60% of lentils harvested. Soybeans are at 11% complete, while chickpeas and canaryseed are at 13% and 5%, respectively.  

Among spring cereals, 34% of the barley, 30% of the durum, 17% of the oats and 14% of spring wheat are off the field.