Major Grain And Oilseed Production In Alberta 2000-2014

2000-2014 crop production data for Alberta provides estimates for major grains and oilseeds, including wheat, barley, oats, rye, canola, and flaxseed. The dataset is produced by the Government of Alberta as an official statistic to support policy and economic analysis.

Use Cases

• Analyze annual production trends for specific crops like wheat and canola over the 15-year period.
• Compare production volumes between different grains such as barley, oats, and flaxseed within Alberta.
• Support economic research by correlating crop-specific production data with historical price analysis.

Strengths

• 15 years of continuous annual data from 2000 to 2014.
• Covers production estimates for six major crops: wheat, barley, oats, rye, canola, and flaxseed.
• Designed as an official statistic for accuracy and timeliness in policy development.

Limitations

• Data ends in 2014, making it stale for current market analysis.
• Limited to six specified crop types, excluding other agricultural products.
• Unknown row count and granularity (e.g., county-level vs. provincial-level).

Provenance

Source

Government of Alberta | Gouvernement de l'Alberta

Collection Method

Official statistical estimates.

Time Range

2000-2014

Freshness

Historical data; last updated metadata indicates 2026 but core data range is 2000-2014.

Geography

Alberta, Canada