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Crop yields in the RM of Chesterfield No. 261
In 2025, canola in the RM of Chesterfield No. 261 averaged 41.7 bu/ac, 42% above the RM's own 10-year average of 29.3. Below: every crop the RM reports, year by year, as the Government of Saskatchewan publishes them.
Every crop, the last harvest
| Crop | 2025 | 10-year average | Best year | Worst year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canola | 41.7 bu/ac | 29.3 | 47.7 2016 | 10 1987 |
| Spring wheat | 37.2 bu/ac | 32.3 | 52.3 2016 | 6.9 1988 |
| Durum | 37.8 bu/ac | 32.5 | 47.2 2016 | 7.4 1988 |
| Barley | 66.3 bu/ac | 44.4 | 71.1 1993 | 8 1945 |
| Oats | not reported | 43.5 | 76.9 2016 | 10 1945 |
| Field peas | 38.1 bu/ac | 28.4 | 56.8 1999 | 13.2 2021 |
| Lentils | 2,031 lb/ac | 1,253 | 2,057 2013 | 307 2001 |
| Flax | 27.7 bu/ac, as published | 14.3 | 25.1 2012 | 3 1950 |
| Fall rye | not reported | — | 32.5 2000 | 5 1961 |
| Mustard | 1,047 lb/ac | 663 | 1,400 1993 | 335 2019 |
| Canary seed | 1,740 lb/ac | 940 | 1,740 2025 | 353 2002 |
| Chickpeas | 2,785 lb/ac | 1,470 | 2,785 2025 | 742 2015 |
Bushels an acre (bu/ac), or pounds an acre (lb/ac) for lentils, mustard, canary seed and chickpeas, as published. The 10-year average is of the RM’s last ten reported years.
Canola
2025: 41.7 bu/ac, 42% above the 10-year average of 29.3. In the last 19 reported years, 6 came in more than a fifth under the RM’s average for those years.
RM of Chesterfield No. 261 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, bu/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41.7 | 45.3 |
| 2024 | 21.8 | 34.1 |
| 2023 | 18.5 | 35.5 |
| 2022 | 18.9 | 38.6 |
| 2021 | 16.4 | 22.8 |
| 2020 | 38.8 | 39.2 |
| 2019 | 22.7 | 42.1 |
| 2018 | 36.2 | 37.5 |
| 2017 | 30.8 | 34.6 |
| 2016 | 47.7 | 42.1 |
Left out of the averages, best and worst, as out of line with the RM’s other years: 1988. Shown as published.
Spring wheat
2025: 37.2 bu/ac, 15% above the 10-year average of 32.3. In the last 20 reported years, 4 came in more than a fifth under the RM’s average for those years.
RM of Chesterfield No. 261 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, bu/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37.2 | 57 |
| 2024 | 32.4 | 50.3 |
| 2023 | 20.5 | 45.8 |
| 2022 | 21.7 | 49.5 |
| 2021 | 20.3 | 30.8 |
| 2020 | 35.6 | 50.5 |
| 2019 | 23.2 | 50.1 |
| 2018 | 40.1 | 46.1 |
| 2017 | 40.1 | 45.3 |
| 2016 | 52.3 | 45.1 |
Left out of the averages, best and worst, as out of line with the RM’s other years: 1944, 1945. Shown as published.
Durum
2025: 37.8 bu/ac, 16% above the 10-year average of 32.5. In the last 20 reported years, 4 came in more than a fifth under the RM’s average for those years.
RM of Chesterfield No. 261 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, bu/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37.8 | 52 |
| 2024 | 30.6 | 41.1 |
| 2023 | 15.9 | 27.9 |
| 2022 | 24.4 | 39.6 |
| 2021 | 15.3 | 17.2 |
| 2020 | 35.3 | 47.9 |
| 2019 | 27.8 | 45 |
| 2018 | 45.4 | 37.5 |
| 2017 | 45.4 | 38.6 |
| 2016 | 47.2 | 47.3 |
Barley
2025: 66.3 bu/ac, 49% above the 10-year average of 44.4. In the last 20 reported years, 5 came in more than a fifth under the RM’s average for those years.
RM of Chesterfield No. 261 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, bu/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66.3 | 78.9 |
| 2024 | 43.8 | 67.5 |
| 2023 | 23.4 | 59.9 |
| 2022 | 33.6 | 67.5 |
| 2021 | 23.7 | 33.1 |
| 2020 | 53.3 | 70.4 |
| 2019 | 32.2 | 69.4 |
| 2018 | 52.2 | 64.5 |
| 2017 | 56.9 | 61.6 |
| 2016 | 59 | 67.7 |
Left out of the averages, best and worst, as out of line with the RM’s other years: 1944. Shown as published.
Oats
2023: 20 bu/ac, 54% below the 10-year average of 43.5.
RM of Chesterfield No. 261 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, bu/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 75.9 |
| 2022 | 1.4 as published | 91.4 |
| 2020 | 22.4 | 90.3 |
| 2016 | 76.9 | 81.6 |
| 2015 | 73.8 | 70.3 |
| 2014 | 24.5 | 73.7 |
| 2013 | 45.8 | 82.4 |
| 2004 | 37.1 | 60.7 |
| 2002 | 15 | 40 |
| 1998 | 31.5 | 57 |
Left out of the averages, best and worst, as out of line with the RM’s other years: 1944, 2022. Shown as published.
Field peas
2025: 38.1 bu/ac, 34% above the 10-year average of 28.4. In the last 20 reported years, 5 came in more than a fifth under the RM’s average for those years.
RM of Chesterfield No. 261 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, bu/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38.1 | 46.3 |
| 2024 | 28.5 | 36.7 |
| 2023 | 17.4 | 33.5 |
| 2022 | 15.9 | 36.3 |
| 2021 | 13.2 | 22.4 |
| 2020 | 33.3 | 40.2 |
| 2019 | 24.5 | 39.6 |
| 2018 | 33.4 | 37.7 |
| 2017 | 36.7 | 36.8 |
| 2016 | 43.1 | 40.3 |
Left out of the averages, best and worst, as out of line with the RM’s other years: 2001, 2002. Shown as published.
Lentils
2025: 2,031 lb/ac, 62% above the 10-year average of 1,253. In the last 19 reported years, 6 came in more than a fifth under the RM’s average for those years.
RM of Chesterfield No. 261 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, lb/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,031 | 1,893 |
| 2024 | 1,279 | 1,269 |
| 2023 | 953 | 1,236 |
| 2022 | 1,132 | 1,216 |
| 2021 | 941 | 872 |
| 2020 | 1,391 | 1,583 |
| 2019 | 966 | 1,349 |
| 2018 | 1,455 | 1,407 |
| 2017 | 1,406 | 1,397 |
| 2016 | 976 | 1,258 |
Flax
2025: 27.7 bu/ac (as published; it looks out of line with this RM’s other years). In the last 13 reported years, 6 came in more than a fifth under the RM’s average for those years.
RM of Chesterfield No. 261 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, bu/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27.7 as published | 31 |
| 2023 | 11.8 | 20 |
| 2022 | 9.1 | 25 |
| 2021 | 12 | 12.1 |
| 2020 | 9.3 | 25.8 |
| 2019 | 10.4 | 24.4 |
| 2018 | 22 | 22 |
| 2017 | 15.9 | 21.6 |
| 2016 | 24.3 | 25.7 |
| 2015 | 10.4 | 23.6 |
Left out of the averages, best and worst, as out of line with the RM’s other years: 1944, 1945, 2010, 2025. Shown as published.
Fall rye
2016: 26.9 bu/ac.
RM of Chesterfield No. 261 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, bu/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 26.9 | 50 |
| 2015 | 27.9 | 34 |
| 2005 | 31.9 | 34 |
| 2000 | 32.5 | 30 |
| 1998 | 20 | 25 |
| 1996 | 29.5 | 25.8 |
| 1995 | 25.5 | 25 |
| 1994 | 30 | 30 |
| 1993 | 30 | 27.5 |
| 1992 | 30 | 25.5 |
Left out of the averages, best and worst, as out of line with the RM’s other years: 1988. Shown as published.
Mustard
2025: 1,047 lb/ac, 58% above the 10-year average of 663. In the last 18 reported years, 6 came in more than a fifth under the RM’s average for those years.
RM of Chesterfield No. 261 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, lb/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,047 | 994 |
| 2024 | 620 | 645 |
| 2023 | 622 | 569 |
| 2022 | 418 | 650 |
| 2021 | 441 | 395 |
| 2020 | 657 | 737 |
| 2019 | 335 | 718 |
| 2018 | 787 | 692 |
| 2017 | 753 | 700 |
| 2016 | 953 | 922 |
Canary seed
2025: 1,740 lb/ac, 85% above the 10-year average of 940. In the last 19 reported years, 5 came in more than a fifth under the RM’s average for those years.
RM of Chesterfield No. 261 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, lb/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,740 | 1,759 |
| 2024 | 1,065 | 1,446 |
| 2023 | 725 | 987 |
| 2022 | 542 | 1,500 |
| 2021 | 560 | 749 |
| 2020 | 1,041 | 1,453 |
| 2019 | 562 | 1,379 |
| 2018 | 917 | 1,307 |
| 2017 | 1,120 | 1,196 |
| 2016 | 1,125 | 1,291 |
Chickpeas
2025: 2,785 lb/ac, 89% above the 10-year average of 1,470. In the last 13 reported years, 4 came in more than a fifth under the RM’s average for those years.
RM of Chesterfield No. 261 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, lb/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,785 | 2,251 |
| 2024 | 1,698 | 1,214 |
| 2023 | 780 | 1,298 |
| 2022 | 1,252 | 1,322 |
| 2021 | 1,312 | 907 |
| 2020 | 1,658 | 1,609 |
| 2019 | 802 | 1,469 |
| 2018 | 1,237 | 1,501 |
| 2017 | 1,703 | 1,200 |
| 2015 | 742 | 1,739 |
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