As of February 5, 97% of Russian crops were in normal condition, up from 87% in 2025, signaling a promising harvest. Despite the harsh weather in 2025, substantial snowfall provided adequate moisture for winter crops. The 2025 grain crop is the third-largest in history.

In a notable agricultural development, 97% of Russian crops were reported to be in normal condition as of February 5, up from 87% at the same time in 2025. According to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev, this positive result points to a healthy crop season ahead.

Extreme weather has historically devastated Russia’s important southern regions, also known as the country’s breadbasket. However, Andrei Sizov of Sovecon consulting says that the recent cold snap had little negative influence on these places, and rising temperatures have bolstered crop conditions even further.

Heavy snowfalls also indicate ample moisture as winter transitions to spring. Patrushev stated that Russia’s grain harvest in 2025 will be 142 million metric tons, the third greatest in history, with 93 million metric tons of wheat, representing a 9% rise over 2024 statistics.