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Prolonged hot and dry conditions have resulted in short, thin and rapidly advancing crops in many regions in Saskatchewan.
The Ministry of Agriculture said without significant rainfall, the yield and quality of crops throughout the province will be severely impacted, according to the weekly crop report.
While scattered thunderstorms provided some precipitation in some areas, topsoil moisture levels continue to decrease with 86 per cent of topsoil moisture rated at short or very poor.
As of July 12, 36 per cent of fall cereals, 29 per cent of spring cereals, 25 per cent of oilseed crops and 30 per cent of pulse crops are ahead of their average development.
The province announced additional supports for producers dealing with drought conditions during a press conference Wednesday.
The majority of crop damage last week was caused by extremely dry soil conditions, heat, winds, grasshoppers and severe hailstorms.
The Ministry of Highways also added that grass is available for producers at no cost, for haying in highway ditches and rights of way. Producers are allowed to harvest any unclaimed hay without seeking permission from the adjacent landowner, as of July 8.
In the southern and central regions, hay in the ditches along secondary and rural highways is available on a first-come basis. Bales must be removed before August 15, the province said in a release.
In the northern grain belt, contractors will start mowing ditches and rights of way on July 15.
The Ministry of Agriculture reminds producers the Farm Stress Line is available 247 for confidential support, toll free at 1-800-667-4442. Calls are answered by Mobile Crisis Services in Regina.
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8 pm |
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WIND: E 10 KM/H
GUSTING TO 11 KM/H |
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9 pm |
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| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 18 KM/H |
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10 pm |
| 18 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 24 KM/H |
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11 pm |
| 17 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 27 KM/H |
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12 am |
| 16 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: SE 15 KM/H
GUSTING TO 29 KM/H |
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1 am |
| 14 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: SE 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 30 KM/H |
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2 am |
| 11 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: SE 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 26 KM/H |
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3 am |
| 10 ℃ |
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WIND: SSE 13 KM/H
GUSTING TO 28 KM/H |
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HIGH OF 24 ℃
LOW OF 9 ℃ |
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TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 24 ℃
LOW OF 9 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 23 ℃
LOW OF 8 ℃ |
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THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 21 ℃
LOW OF 13 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 18 ℃
LOW OF 12 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 19 ℃
LOW OF 12 ℃ |
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SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 25 ℃
LOW OF 12 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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MONDAY |
HIGH OF 26 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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THE PRETTY WILD LIVING DED 08:52 PM |
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ENMY BROKEN MAN 08:49 PM |
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TETRARCH BEST OF LUCK 08:43 PM |
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CREED ONE LAST BREATH 08:39 PM |
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BRING ME THE HORIZON KOOL AID 08:35 PM |
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I SEE STARS LOST IT 08:30 PM |
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LIFT THE CURSE FOREVER AND MORE 08:26 PM |
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ICE NINE KILLS THE SHOWER SCENE 08:22 PM |
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ARCHITECTS JUDGEMENT DAY 08:19 PM |
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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS FIGHT LIKE A BRAVE 08:13 PM |
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