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Volatility: Despite the overall upward trend, there are periods of volatility reflecting the impact of varying weather conditions, pest infestations, and other factors affecting crop production.
- Individual Crop Analysis:
- All Wheat:
- Trend: Yields have increased steadily, particularly from the 1980s onwards.
- Peak: The highest yields were observed around 2015, reaching approximately 55 Bu/A.
- Oats:
- Trend: Significant variability in yields, with notable peaks and troughs.
- Peak: Reaches nearly 100 Bu/A in the mid-2010s, showing a substantial increase.
- Barley:
- Trend: Consistent increase with some periods of decline.
- Peak: Peak around 90 Bu/A in recent years, reflecting advancements in barley cultivation.
- Flaxseed:
- Trend: Steady increases with less volatility than other crops.
- Peak: Peak around 30 Bu/A towards the end of the period.
- Canola:
- Trend: Steady increase from the 1980s onwards, reflecting its growing importance.
- Peak: Peaks at around 40 Bu/A, showing significant growth.
- All Rye:
- Trend: Relatively stable with a slight upward trend.
- Peak: Peaks around 60 Bu/A in the mid-2010s, demonstrating moderate growth.
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