19 Story Idea? Email Paul.Nolan@Farms.com Better Farming | January 2025 prepare the fields for next season. Canola yields were poor, and wheat was average, but the later season crops, like soybeans and corn, were fantastic. We pulled off one of our highest-yielding corn crops ever.” Adam Heavin, Saskatchewan: “The weather was inconsistent this year, with not enough rain at the right time and not premium weather for harvesting. The harvest was long and drawn out for us, and our canola crop suffered – likely at a five-year low. Otherwise, our other crops got average yields, and harvest went decently.” Kevin McGillivray, Alberta: “Harvest was not the best this year. We didn’t get enough rain in July, which resulted in poor growing conditions and lower yields. Canola was terrible this year; it was way below average. Lower commodity prices are also an issue for us.” Archie Waldner, Manitoba: “Harvest this year went well. The weather was great, and we had decent yields all across the board. We didn’t have problems because we have John Deere tractors.” Craig Dumais, Saskatchewan: “Harvest was interesting this year. The weather was dry with the odd shower, but we had several challenges getting everything dried down. We took the biggest hit with crop conditions in late-stage seeding. We also had to deal with lots of weeds and second growth. Overall, yields were down a bit, especially in canola.” Lucas Penner, Alberta: “Harvest went well, except for almost burning the combine. This year’s challenges were drought conditions and the increased presence of wild oats. Canola was low, as expected, and wheat and other crops were around average or slightly under.” Overall Last year’s growing season and harvest were uneven across the Prairies. Alberta and Saskatchewan faced significant challenges, particularly in the south, where drought and heat reduced crop yields. Manitoba, on the other hand, saw a more stable and productive season, with many crops performing close to average. However, one common theme across all provinces was below-average canola yields. Drought and heat, particularly in Alberta and Saskatchewan, stressed the plants during crucial growth stages, while inconsistent moisture further hindered crop development. Delayed seeding and weed competition also contributed to lower yields. As we look ahead to 2025, farmers are hopeful for a more consistent growing season, but the unpredictable nature of Prairie weather remains a constant factor. BF Harvest Review 1-877-956-6843 / novid.ca / sales@novid.ca Dry Storage Liquid Storage Your Experts in Stainless Steel Storage
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