Producers continue to harvest remaining crop and complete fall fieldwork; however, rain and snow over the weekend slowed these activities in many areas of the province. Producers remain hopeful that favourable conditions will allow them to return to the field before winter.
Provincially, harvest is 93 per cent complete. The southwest and west-central regions are the most advanced at 98 and 97 per cent complete, followed by the east-central and northwest regions at 91 per cent. The northeast and southeast regions are 89 per cent complete.
Many areas of the province received rain and snow, with precipitation amounts varying by region. The highest precipitation was reported in the Coalfields area at 28 millimetres (mm), followed by Mount Pleasant and Enniskillen with 24 mm and the Indian Head area with 22 mm. The precipitation was beneficial for producers who had completed harvest, improving soil moisture conditions ahead of spring seeding.
Cropland topsoil moisture is:
- 5 per cent surplus;
- 88 per cent adequate;
- 6 per cent short; and
- 1 per cent very short.
Hayland topsoil moisture is:
- 3 per cent surplus;
- 87 per cent adequate;
- 9 per cent short; and
- 1 per cent very short.
Pasture topsoil moisture is:
- 2 per cent surplus;
- 81 per cent adequate;
- 15 per cent short; and
- 2 per cent very short.
Harvest operations are nearing completion across the province, with only a small number of acres remaining in the field.
Winter cereals harvested:
- Fall rye: 100 per cent; and
- Winter wheat: 100 per cent.
Oilseeds harvested:
- Mustard: 98 per cent;
- Canola: 89 per cent;
- Soybeans: 53 per cent; and
- Flax: 73 per cent.
Spring cereals harvested:
- Triticale: 100 per cent;
- Barley: 97 per cent;
- Durum: 97 per cent;
- Oats: 91 per cent;
- Spring wheat: 96 per cent; and
- Canary seed: 88 per cent.
Pulses harvested:
- Lentils: 99 per cent;
- Field peas: 99 per cent; and
- Chickpeas: 98 per cent.
Current crop yields remain consistent with the previous report, with average provincial yields remaining at or above historical averages for most crop types. However, yield variability persists due to differences in rainfall distribution and the range of agronomic challenges experienced throughout the growing season.
Cereal yield estimates are:
- 53 bushels per acre for hard red spring wheat;
- 48 bushels per acre for winter wheat;
- 41 bushels per acre for fall rye;
- 47 bushels per acre for triticale;
- 46 bushels per acre for durum;
- 97 bushels per acre for oats;
- 71 bushels per acre for barley; and
- 1,412 pounds per acre for canary seed.
Pulse crop yield estimates are:
- 37 bushels per acre for field peas;
- 1,440 pounds per acre for lentils; and
- 1,715 pounds per acre for chickpeas.
Oilseed crop yield estimates are:
- 40 bushels per acre for canola;
- 32 bushels per acre for soybeans;
- 26 bushels per acre for flax; and
- 1,080 pounds per acre for mustard.
Minor levels of environmental damage from wind, frost and waterfowl were reported in the remaining unharvested crops. Flooding and wildlife also caused some damage to crop left in the field and in open grain bags; however, damage remains limited and is not considered significant.
With harvest nearly complete, producers are turning their attention to post-harvest activities such as weed control, fertilizer application, harrowing fields and servicing equipment. Livestock producers continue to move cattle from pasture, haul bales and market livestock in preparation for winter.
The Crop Report will not be published for the October 20 to 26, 2026 reporting period. The final Crop Report of 2026 will be issued on November 5, 2026.
A complete, printable version of the Crop Report is available online.
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(Saskatchewan Agriculture news release)
