43 Story Idea? Email Paul.Nolan@Farms.com Better Farming | November/December 2024 The Canadian Drought Monitor reported that significantly dry conditions persisted across northern parts of the Prairie region in August. This was after a dry July. Some 70 per cent of Canada was abnormally dry or in some form of drought at the end of August, including 52 per cent of the country’s ag land. Considering the Prairies specifically, 72 per cent of the region was abnormally dry or in drought, which encompassed 63 per cent of ag land there. There was variability in the weather though across the region as some parts were better off than others. Statistics Canada’s model-based production update (using satellite imagery and agroclimatic data) for the 2024-25 crop showed that the Western Canadian canola and wheat crop sizes at the end of August had shrunk versus their estimates from a month prior. On a year-on-year (Y/Y) basis, Canada is expected to produce more wheat, oats, and soybeans, but less canola, corn, and barley, than in 2023-24. Statistics Canada said that over large parts of the Prairies, lower-than-average rainfall and continued high temperatures caused a drop in crop conditions from the beginning of the season, but they were nonetheless up Y/Y in some areas. The reduction in crop size was not a big surprise though, as the agency had alluded to production cuts in their prior report due to late August drought and stress that weighed on yields. Alberta’s provincial ag reports showed that crop conditions had dropped through August and 43 per cent of the crop was rated to be in good to excellent condition at the end of the month, which was below the recent average and compares to 51 per cent at the end of the prior month. Southern Saskatchewan was also impacted by hot and dry conditions. In Manitoba though, during August, conditions were much better, as temperatures were near normal and rainfall was above average. DRY SUMMER HITS PRAIRIE YIELDS Key crops remain above average despite drought. By Moe Agostino & Abhinesh Gopal Moe’s Market Minute Office: 306-352-1866 | Cell: 306-530-8035 Email: info@sheppardrealty.ca | Regina, SK LARGE SASKATCHEWAN GRAIN FARM FOR SALE 5,220 ACRES PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND Move-in ready yard site with house, shop & other farm buildings 335,000 BU GRAIN STORAGE & 1,100 MT FERTILIZER STORAGE. Reach out to us to discuss the opportunity to relocate or invest in Saskatchewan or Manitoba farms! Farm & Ranch Real Estate. It’s What We Do. Specializing in Farm & Ranch Real Estate In Saskatchewan & Manitoba. CORP. Scan to learn more about this farm Durum is the biggest contributor of higher total Canadian wheat production this year. Enjoy Today Photography photo
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