Crops

Data specific to Saskatchewan on various topics has been summarized in Census StatFacts.

The first map listed below indicates the average Corn Heat Units. The second map indicates the Corn Heat Units one can expect nine years out of ten.

The Crop Report is a weekly summary of Saskatchewan crop conditions and precipitation during the growing season, starting April 1st each year and running for approximately 27 weeks.

Statistics Canada's production survey of principal field crops.

The Canadian Transportation Agency issues freight rates for Western Canada.

Saskatchewan produces some of the highest quality honey in the world. Our northern location and long, warm summer days, and our skilled beekeepers, help to produce more honey per hive than any other province in Canada.

The best known primary products of beekeeping are honey and wax, but pollen, propolis, royal jelly, venom and queen bees are also marketable primary bee products.

Statistics Canada's 2007 Production and Value of Honey and Maple Products Survey estimates Saskatchewan honey production at 5,819 tonnes, an decrease of 49 per cent from the 2006 production of 11,343 tonnes, and a 34 per cent decline from the 2002-2006 average of 8,755 tonnes.

Data specific to Saskatchewan on various topics has been summarized in Census StatFacts.

Statistics Canada's estimates Saskatchewan potato area.

Area, yield, and production information is available by crop district.

The goals of the Special Crops Processors Survey is to gather data that will assist industry stakeholders in assessing the scope and nature of the special crops processing sector, and to provide primary producers with information about processors and the services they offer.

This report contains statistics on a number of planning and decision factors involved with the planting of specialty crops in Saskatchewan.

Statistics Canada's survey of farm stocks of major grains and oilseeds.

Statistics Canada's survey of seeding intentions.