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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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7 am |
| 12 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: SSE 26 KM/H
GUSTING TO 49 KM/H |
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8 am |
| 12 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: SSE 26 KM/H
GUSTING TO 41 KM/H |
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9 am |
| 12 ℃ |
| HEAVY INTENSITY RAIN |
WIND: SSE 28 KM/H
GUSTING TO 39 KM/H |
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10 am |
| 14 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: SSE 27 KM/H
GUSTING TO 36 KM/H |
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11 am |
| 15 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: S 28 KM/H
GUSTING TO 37 KM/H |
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12 pm |
| 17 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: S 25 KM/H
GUSTING TO 33 KM/H |
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1 pm |
| 20 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: S 24 KM/H
GUSTING TO 29 KM/H |
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2 pm |
| 20 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: S 23 KM/H
GUSTING TO 27 KM/H |
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TODAY |
HIGH OF 20 ℃
LOW OF 10 ℃ |
| HEAVY INTENSITY RAIN |
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WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 16 ℃
LOW OF 11 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 18 ℃
LOW OF 9 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
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FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 25 ℃
LOW OF 10 ℃ |
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SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 32 ℃
LOW OF 15 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 27 ℃
LOW OF 17 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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MONDAY |
HIGH OF 25 ℃
LOW OF 17 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 30 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
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ASMODAI NIGHTMARE 07:38 AM |
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PROMINENCE MISSING HEART 07:32 AM |
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ILLUMISHADE RIPTIDE 07:28 AM |
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SELF DECEPTION BLOOD AND SCARS 07:25 AM |
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MEMPHIS MAY FIRE INFECTION 07:22 AM |
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CREED ONE LAST BREATH 07:18 AM |
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SALIVA RISE UP 07:12 AM |
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CONTRASTS OBLIVION 07:09 AM |
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THE PRETTY RECKLESS DEATH BY ROCK AND ROLL 07:06 AM |
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THE PLAGUE WHAT ELSE CAN I DO 07:02 AM |
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