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Crop yields in the RM of Medstead No. 497
In 2025, canola in the RM of Medstead No. 497 averaged 39.4 bu/ac, 1% below the RM's own 10-year average of 39.7. 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 | 39.4 bu/ac | 39.7 | 50.4 2023 | 4.9 2002 |
| Spring wheat | 37.8 bu/ac | 52.5 | 65.1 2023 | 6 1948 |
| Barley | 44.9 bu/ac | 69.6 | 88.6 2023 | 8 1961 |
| Oats | 72.2 bu/ac | 92.8 | 118 2020 | 11 1947 |
| Field peas | 24.4 bu/ac | 34.9 | 46.9 2018 | 13.8 1995 |
| Flax | not reported | — | 25 2001 | 4 1961 |
| Winter wheat | not reported | — | 60 2017 | 10 2001 |
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: 39.4 bu/ac, 1% below the 10-year average of 39.7. In the last 20 reported years, 3 came in more than a fifth under the RM’s average for those years.
RM of Medstead No. 497 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, bu/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39.4 | 45.3 |
| 2024 | 31 | 34.1 |
| 2023 | 50.4 | 35.5 |
| 2022 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2021 | 20.9 | 22.8 |
| 2020 | 38.3 | 39.2 |
| 2019 | 39.1 | 42.1 |
| 2018 | 43.5 | 37.5 |
| 2017 | 43.5 | 34.6 |
| 2016 | 48.2 | 42.1 |
Spring wheat
2025: 37.8 bu/ac, 28% below the 10-year average of 52.5. In the last 19 reported years, 5 came in more than a fifth under the RM’s average for those years.
RM of Medstead No. 497 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, bu/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37.8 | 57 |
| 2024 | 54.3 | 50.3 |
| 2023 | 65.1 | 45.8 |
| 2022 | 56.1 | 49.5 |
| 2021 | 29.1 | 30.8 |
| 2020 | 67 as published | 50.5 |
| 2019 | 61.1 | 50.1 |
| 2018 | 56.5 | 46.1 |
| 2017 | 52.9 | 45.3 |
| 2016 | 59.9 | 45.1 |
Left out of the averages, best and worst, as out of line with the RM’s other years: 1947, 2020. Shown as published.
Barley
2025: 44.9 bu/ac, 35% below the 10-year average of 69.6. In the last 20 reported years, 2 came in more than a fifth under the RM’s average for those years.
RM of Medstead No. 497 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, bu/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44.9 | 78.9 |
| 2024 | 70.3 | 67.5 |
| 2023 | 88.6 | 59.9 |
| 2022 | 73.1 | 67.5 |
| 2021 | 34.9 | 33.1 |
| 2020 | 76.8 | 70.4 |
| 2019 | 77.2 | 69.4 |
| 2018 | 83.8 | 64.5 |
| 2017 | 67.6 | 61.6 |
| 2016 | 78.5 | 67.7 |
Oats
2025: 72.2 bu/ac, 22% below the 10-year average of 92.8. In the last 17 reported years, 2 came in more than a fifth under the RM’s average for those years.
RM of Medstead No. 497 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, bu/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72.2 | 101.3 |
| 2024 | 117.5 | 87.2 |
| 2023 | 142.3 as published | 75.9 |
| 2022 | 134.7 as published | 91.4 |
| 2021 | 39.8 | 46.2 |
| 2020 | 118 | 90.3 |
| 2018 | 107 | 80 |
| 2017 | 93.5 | 81.1 |
| 2016 | 101.4 | 81.6 |
| 2015 | 112.2 | 70.3 |
Left out of the averages, best and worst, as out of line with the RM’s other years: 1961, 2022, 2023. Shown as published.
Field peas
2025: 24.4 bu/ac, 30% below the 10-year average of 34.9. In the last 20 reported years, 3 came in more than a fifth under the RM’s average for those years.
RM of Medstead No. 497 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, bu/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24.4 | 46.3 |
| 2024 | 34.6 | 36.7 |
| 2023 | 44.6 | 33.5 |
| 2022 | 26.2 | 36.3 |
| 2021 | 15.1 | 22.4 |
| 2020 | 37.2 | 40.2 |
| 2019 | 32.8 | 39.6 |
| 2018 | 46.9 | 37.7 |
| 2017 | 41.9 | 36.8 |
| 2016 | 45.5 | 40.3 |
Left out of the averages, best and worst, as out of line with the RM’s other years: 2002. Shown as published.
Flax
2021: 5.4 bu/ac.
RM of Medstead No. 497 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, bu/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5.4 | 12.1 |
| 2001 | 25 | 16.3 |
| 2000 | 18 | 19.6 |
| 1984 | 15 | 11 |
| 1981 | 20 | 17 |
| 1969 | 13 | 14 |
| 1961 | 4 | 5 |
| 1960 | 16 | 9 |
| 1958 | 13 | 8 |
| 1957 | 8 | 5 |
Winter wheat
2018: 50 bu/ac.
RM of Medstead No. 497 middle of all Saskatchewan RMs that year
| Year | Yield, bu/ac | All RMs, middle |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 50 | 40 |
| 2017 | 60 | 43.8 |
| 2010 | 42.1 | 44.6 |
| 2009 | 20 | 39.2 |
| 2001 | 10 | 27.8 |
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