Alberta harvest reaches 10 per cent complete

According to Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation’s latest crop report, 10 per cent of major crops have been harvested, as of September 1, 2026.

That’s up six percentage points from the previous week, although harvest remains behind the five-year average of 23 per cent and the 10-year average of 17 per cent.

Harvest progress varies across the province. The South Region reported 27 per cent of major crops harvested, while Central Alberta sits at nearly 12 per cent. Harvest is just getting underway in many northern areas, with completion ranging from one to three per cent across the Northeast, Northwest, and Peace regions.

Dry peas continue to be the furthest along, with just over half of the provincial crop harvested. Barley harvest has reached 20 per cent complete, while six per cent of spring wheat acres have been combined.

The latest report also shows soil moisture conditions remain well above historical averages across Alberta.

Provincial surface soil moisture is rated 56 per cent good to excellent, compared to the five-year average of 39 per cent. All regions are reporting moisture levels above their long-term averages.

Sub-surface moisture reserves also remain strong. Provincially, 57 per cent of sub-surface moisture is rated good to excellent, exceeding both the five-year average of 36 per cent and the 10-year average of 48 per cent.

Pasture conditions slipped from the previous report but continue to track close to historical levels. Across Alberta, pasture growth is rated 39 per cent good to excellent, compared to the five-year average of 29 per cent.

Tame hay growth is rated 47 per cent good to excellent provincially. While lower than the previous week, conditions remain above both five and 10-year averages.

With most of the crop still standing, harvest activity will remain a key focus for producers across the province in the weeks ahead.