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Alberta farmers are still hoping for a big harvest in 2016, though soggy summer conditions have already taken a toll on some crops.

Based on a survey of Canadian farmers conducted in July, Statistics Canada is projecting production of wheat, barley and lentils to increase in 2016, while canola, soybean, corn for grain and oats are anticipated to decline.

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The wheat harvest, in particular, has the potential to be massive. Total wheat production is expected to reach 30.5 million tonnes in 2016, up 10.5 per cent compared with last year. This could mark the second time in 25 years that wheat production will exceed 30 million tonnes, the other being the bumper crop of 2013.

In Alberta, producers expect a 15.4 per cent increase in total wheat production to 9.6 million tonnes. But while harvested acres and yields are both up, wheat quality could be compromised due to excessive moisture — especially if the rain continues into harvest season.