Harvesting Progress of Various Crops Slows in Saskatchewan

05-Sep-2026 01:01 PM

Saskatoon: In Saskatchewan, Canada’s leading agricultural-producing province, unfavorable weather conditions have slowed the pace of harvesting of various crops compared with last year and the five-year average.

According to data from the provincial agriculture department, as of August 31, harvesting had been completed on 73 percent of the area planted to lentils, 66 percent of the area under peas, and 7 percent of the area under chickpeas, mainly kabuli chickpeas. This year, pulses were sown on a smaller area, and average yields are also showing signs of decline. As a result, total production is likely to decrease. However, high carryover stocks from the previous year are expected to limit any significant decline in overall availability.

By the end of last month, harvesting had been completed on 74 percent of the area under winter wheat, 6 percent under spring wheat, 20 percent under durum wheat, 88 percent under rye, 25 percent under mustard, 1 percent under flaxseed, 7 percent under soybeans, 5 percent under canola, 32 percent under barley, and 12 percent under oats in Saskatchewan.

The yield of peas is estimated at 39 bushels per acre.