In the provincial crop report for July 1, 63 percent of the winter cereals, 61 percent of spring cereals, 60 percent of oilseed crops and 68 percent of pulses are at the normal stage of development.
Most crops are rated as fair to excellent, although there are reports of crop and hay damage due to flooding, as well as damage from alfalfa weevil and cabbage seedpod weevil.
South
Livestock producers are haying. Hay quality is largely rated as good, although there are reports of damaged alfalfa stands from alfalfa weevil, which has required spraying.
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Wet weather in the northern half of Alberta and dry weather in the south delayed harvest across the province during the week ended Aug. 19, 2025.
The eastern part of the region saw rainfall and hail at the end of June, but damage was minimal. Warm temperatures have improved conditions in areas with excess topsoil moisture, while areas in the southwestern portion of the region will need rain in the coming weeks following recent highs that have stressed crops.
Most crops are in good condition and at normal stages of development.
Central
Heavy rain and hail damaged some fields and others remain wet, which has delayed spraying operations. Across the region, topsoil moisture is largely adequate, although some crops are yellowing due to localized flooding.
Crop conditions in the region are good, although some canola fields in the east-central areas are at multiple stages, which has made spraying difficult.
In the west-central area there have been reports of leaf disease and root rots.
North
Topsoil moisture conditions, which have caused some crops to yellow, are improving, but conditions are adequate in most fields.
Most areas in the region received rainfall in the June 25 to July 1 period, including 120 millimetres in the Neilburg area.
Hay quality in the region is rated as good.
