Rain in Saskatchewan Slows Crop Harvest

19-Sep-2025 06:07 PM

Saskatoon. Continuous rain in many parts of Saskatchewan, Canada's leading agricultural province, during the week of September 9th to 15th forced farmers to slow their harvest preparations.

By September 15th, only 53 percent of the area across the province had been harvested, significantly behind last year's 73 percent harvest rate and the 10-year average of 62 percent. While this year's harvest quality is expected to be affected, some crops may benefit from increased soil moisture.

Harvest progress is fastest in the southwestern part of Saskatchewan, where 66 percent of the area has been harvested.

This is followed by the southeastern part at 58 percent, the central western and northeastern parts at 47 percent each, the central eastern part at 46 percent, and the northeastern part at 42 percent.

As of September 15, 2025, harvest preparation for winter wheat and rye in Saskatchewan was complete, while 96 percent of peas and 91 percent of lentils had been harvested.

Harvesting is expected to be complete in the next few days. Additionally, 75 percent of triticale, 72 percent of barley, 66 percent of durum wheat, 56 percent of spring wheat,

52 percent of oats, and 20 percent of celery seed have been completed. 67 percent of chickpea, 41 percent of mustard, 21 percent of canola, 13 percent of soybeans, and 6 percent of flaxseed have been harvested. Average crop yields and quality are varying across the province.