Agriculture
2008 Saskatchewan Crop District Crop Production
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Crop reporters estimated that farmers harvested an above average crop in 2008. However, farm incomes will be tempered by high input costs.
Seeding activity in the province began in the southwest by mid-April. By June 8, seeding was 99 per cent complete.
Farmers seeded an estimated 34.1 million acres. Crops were behind for much of the growing season due to cool weather. Harvest started in late July with some swathing in the southwest. Second growth from uneven germination and hail damage delayed the harvest of some crops. By the end of August only 20 per cent of the 2008 crop had been harvested. However, it picked up significantly by mid-September. Overall, fall harvest progress was slightly ahead of the five-year average.
Crop quality was above average. The amount of harvested crop falling into the top two grades was above the 10-year average. Downgrading of crops came from insects, ergot, hail, and weathering.
Forage yields varied throughout the province. In the southwest and west central region, yields were below average.
For additional crop information, please visit the Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization website at www.agr.gov.sk.ca.
2008 Crop Yields in Rural Municipalities surrounding Assiniboia
| Crop | RM 42 | RM 72 | RM 73 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Wheat | 24.4 bu/acre | 26.1 bu/acre | 27.4 bu/acre |
| Durum | 24.7 bu/acre | 29.0 bu/acre | 31.4 bu/acre |
| Barley | 36.5 bu/acre | 50.0 bu/acre | 39.5 bu/acre |
| Oats | 43.8 bu/acre | 60.0 bu/acre | 43.4 bu/acre |
| Flaxseed | 15.0 bu/acre | 20.5 bu/acre | 20.5 bu/acre |
| Canola | 20.0 bu/acre | 23.4 bu/acre | 17.8 bu/acre |
| Lentils | 803 lbs/acre | 1248 lbs/acre | 1437 lbs/acre |
| Peas | 23.6 bu/acre | 29.5 bu/acre | 28.4 bu/acre |
| Canary Seed | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mustard | 675 lbs/acre | 975 lbs/acre | n/a |
| Summer Fallow | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Perennial Forage | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Crop Statistics for saskatchewan for 2008
| Crop | Seed Acres | Harvested Acres | Yield (bu/acre) | Production (tonnes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Wheat | 550,000 | 520,000 | 41.0 | 579,700 |
| Spring Wheat | 7,600,000 | 7,555,000 | 36.1 | 7,416,200 |
| Durum | 5,100,000 | 5,050,000 | 32.3 | 4,441,600 |
| Oats | 2,200,000 | 1,900,000 | 77.4 | 2,267,100 |
| Barley | 3,800,000 | 3,600,000 | 58.6 | 4,594,000 |
| Fall Rye | 150,000 | 140,000 | 31.1 | 110,500 |
| Flax | 1,250,000 | 1,240,000 | 21.2 | 666,800 |
| Canola | 7,700,000 | 7,650,000 | 32.4 | 5,629,100 |
| Mixed Grains | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dry Peas | 3,175,000 | 3,100,000 | 32.4 | 2,732,400 |
| Triticale | 50,000 | 25,000 | 29.2 | 18,500 |
| Mustard Seed | 370,000 | 355,000 | 770 lbs/ac | 123,900 |
| Sunflower Seed | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lentils | 1,610,000 | 1,560,000 | 1,299 lbs/ac | 919,500 |
| Canary Seed | 390,000 | 380,000 | 1,071 lbs/ac | 184,600 |
| Chickpeas | 110,000 | 105,000 | 1,409 lbs/ac | 67,000 |
| Tame Hay | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Summerfallow | 4,150,000 |
Agricultural Businesses
Since Agriculture is the primary industry of the region, the industrial park caters to the Ag industry. Farm implement dealerships, grain storage sales and equipment rentals as well as the auction yards are all located within the industrial park.
Agricultural Dealerships
E. Bourassa & Sons Ltd. (NAPA)
The Ford-New Holland Company has been a progressive company for Assiniboia. They provide full sales and service and high season extended hours and is located on Highway 13 West.
- Phone: (306) 642-3826
- Fax: (306) 642-3877
- Website: www.shopsaskatchewan.com/Assiniboia/bourassa.htm
South Country Equipment Ltd.
This is a large John Deere dealership serving the south-central region. They offer full sales and service with extended seasonal hours and a parts department handling all model parts and are located on Highway 2 North.
- Phone: (306) 642-3366
- Fax: (306) 642-3657
- Website: www.southcountry.ca
Young's Equipment Inc.
This is Assiniboia's Case International dealership. They provide full sales and service, including extended seasonal hours for farmer's convenience and are located on Highway 13 West.
- Phone: (306) 642-5991
- Fax: (306) 642-3820
- Email: youngsaba@youngsequipment.com
- Website: www.youngs-equipment.com
Auction
Assiniboia Livestock Auction
Located in the industrial park, this high traffic facility is boasted as one of the largest auction yards in Saskatchewan. Assiniboia Livestock Auction is the first and only livestock auction market in Canada that brings buyers and sellers together in a live audio and video auction. Their slogan: "The High Dollar Market Leading the Way." They are located at the CPR Right of Way.
- Phone: (306) 642-4180
- Fax: (306) 642-4549
- Email: r.rutledge@sasktel.net
- Website: www.assiniboiaauction.com
Elevators
cargill
This high throughput facility is located in the Hamlet of Congress and can handle a major amount of grain for the area.
- Phone: (306) 642-4956
- Fax: (306) 642-5562
- Website: www.cargill.ca
Finora Canada Ltd.
Finora is a major processor of pulse and specialty crops. This plant, located at 300 Fraser Drive, runs 24 hours per day, 7 days per week most of the year.
- Phone: (306) 642-5920
- Fax: (306) 642-5935
viterra
The Viterral high throughput terminal can handle a major amount of grain in the area. It is located on the very west side of Assiniboia's industrial park on Highway 13 West.
- Phone: (306) 642-3612 (Grain Terminal) or 1-877-797-7762
- Phone: (306) 642-3355 (Farm Services) or 1-877-797-7762
- Website: www.viterra.ca
- Phone: (306) 642-5900
- Fax: (306) 642-5913
- Website: www.patersongrain.com
patterson
Part of the Patterson network that provides access to agricultural expertise in the form of consultation services, crop input services for seed, fertilizer, and other crop applications, including pricing info for producers. It is located East of Highway 2 on the north side of Assiniboia.