Saskatchewan Harvest Progress Reaches 63 Per Cent Amid Delays
Saskatchewan farmers increased harvest progress to 63 per cent following warm weather, though a wet start to the season leaves them weeks behind average.
Warm and dry weather allowed farmers in Saskatchewan to increase harvest progress to 63 per cent for the week ending September 28, 2026. This represents a 22 per cent increase from the previous week, with the southwest region leading the province at 84 per cent completion.
Despite recent gains, the harvest remains significantly behind the five-year average of 91 per cent and the ten-year average of 82 per cent. This lag is attributed to a slow, wet start to the season. While winter cereals are largely harvested, work continues on spring cereals and pulses. Farmer Brian Andrew noted that the region is roughly two weeks behind normal schedules.
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture warned that current dry conditions have heightened the risk of machinery fires and noted that high winds caused most of the crop damage. Additionally, producers expressed concern over operational costs, with Andrew stating that diesel fuel prices have doubled over the past year.
