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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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WIND: W 13 KM/H
GUSTING TO 27 KM/H |
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5 am |
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| MODERATE RAIN |
WIND: WNW 19 KM/H
GUSTING TO 37 KM/H |
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6 am |
| 14 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
WIND: W 24 KM/H
GUSTING TO 43 KM/H |
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7 am |
| 14 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
WIND: W 29 KM/H
GUSTING TO 50 KM/H |
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8 am |
| 14 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
WIND: WNW 31 KM/H
GUSTING TO 50 KM/H |
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9 am |
| 14 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
WIND: WNW 29 KM/H
GUSTING TO 49 KM/H |
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10 am |
| 14 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
WIND: WNW 35 KM/H
GUSTING TO 56 KM/H |
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11 am |
| 14 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
WIND: WNW 34 KM/H
GUSTING TO 56 KM/H |
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HIGH OF 16 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
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WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 20 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
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THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 25 ℃
LOW OF 13 ℃ |
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FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 26 ℃
LOW OF 13 ℃ |
| HEAVY INTENSITY RAIN |
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SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 26 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 26 ℃
LOW OF 15 ℃ |
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MONDAY |
HIGH OF 26 ℃
LOW OF 16 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
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TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 26 ℃
LOW OF 16 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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BREAKING BENJAMIN TOURNIQUET 04:04 AM |
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SETYOURSAILS BAD COMPANY 04:00 AM |
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OF VIRTUE DEATH OF THE ALTAR 03:56 AM |
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ESCAPE THE FATE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD 03:53 AM |
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SEVER RED AFRAID 03:49 AM |
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ROLLING STONES START ME UP 03:46 AM |
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ELKAPATH SHOW ME 03:39 AM |
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POET THE BAND HEART IN YOUR MIND 03:35 AM |
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DAIMON B NOTHING AT ALL 03:32 AM |
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A KILLERS CONFESSION LIGHT TO DARKNESS 03:28 AM |
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