Harvest is expected to be completed by the middle of the month. Yields are variable across the region with northern parts reporting below average to average yields and below average quality. In the Wetaskiwin area, yields are average to above average with average quality. The second cutting of hay is nearly completed. Significant harvest progress was made last week in the Peace River Region despite some isolated weekend reports of snowfall, rain and high winds.
Good weather is needed to complete all harvesting operations.
Moisture, yield and quality levels are quite variable. Some crops need to be dried. The swathing of greenfeed and the baling of the second cut of hay and straw is progressing rapidly. Fall field work has started in the southern portions.