Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
During September 15-21, 2026, flooding and wind were the main causes of reported crop damage in Saskatchewan. Losses were also reported in low-lying areas due to water accumulation.
As of September 21, 2026, harvest in Saskatchewan was 41% complete, compared with a five-year average of 82% and a ten-year average of 73%. Rainfall, high humidity and wet field conditions continued to delay harvest operations.
Wet conditions and high humidity during September 15-21, 2026 were affecting crop quality in Saskatchewan. The report identified poor quality and sprouting in cereal and pulse crops that remained in the field.
Many dugouts in Manitoba are approximately 100% full, recharged by frequent rainfall that maintains good water quality. Pasture regrowth has been exceptional, allowing producers to extend the grazing season into the fall.
More than 130% of normal precipitation (30-year average) has accumulated since May 1 across large areas of the Northwest, Southwest and Interlake regions of Manitoba. In the week of September 14-20, 2026, the highest accumulation was 77.8 mm at Miniota.
43% was the average harvest progress in Manitoba as of September 21, 2026. Spring wheat stood at 71% and canola at 43%, with sharp regional differences: 64% in the Central region versus 27% in the Southwest and 24% in the Northwest.
Canada's corn-for-grain production will rise 11.3% year over year in 2026, to 16.5 million tonnes, according to Statistics Canada's satellite-based yield estimates released September 16, 2026.
Canada's soybean production will grow 7.8% year over year in 2026, to 7.5 million tonnes, according to Statistics Canada's satellite-based yield estimates released September 16, 2026.
Canada's oat production will fall 22.7% year over year in 2026, to 3.0 million tonnes - the steepest percentage decline among the country's major field crops - driven by both lower harvested area and lower yields, according to Statistics Canada's satellite-based estimates released September 16, 2026.
Nearly 60% of Alberta's major crops were rated in good to excellent condition at the end of August 2026, according to provincial reports cited by Statistics Canada, amid variable precipitation across the Canadian Prairies during the growing season.
