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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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5 pm |
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| LIGHT RAIN |
WIND: NW 19 KM/H
GUSTING TO 29 KM/H |
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6 pm |
| 17 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: NW 17 KM/H
GUSTING TO 29 KM/H |
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7 pm |
| 17 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: NW 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 27 KM/H |
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8 pm |
| 17 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
WIND: NW 10 KM/H
GUSTING TO 20 KM/H |
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9 pm |
| 16 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: WNW 7 KM/H
GUSTING TO 7 KM/H |
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10 pm |
| 15 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: WNW 9 KM/H
GUSTING TO 11 KM/H |
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11 pm |
| 15 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: W 12 KM/H
GUSTING TO 25 KM/H |
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12 am |
| 14 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: WNW 12 KM/H
GUSTING TO 28 KM/H |
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TODAY |
HIGH OF 17 ℃
LOW OF 13 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 21 ℃
LOW OF 13 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 25 ℃
LOW OF 12 ℃ |
| VERY HEAVY RAIN |
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FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 26 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
| HEAVY INTENSITY RAIN |
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SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 28 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 25 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
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MONDAY |
HIGH OF 29 ℃
LOW OF 15 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
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TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 29 ℃
LOW OF 17 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
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THREE DAYS GRACE IN COLD BLOOD 05:21 PM |
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TIM MONTANA AINT COMIN DOWN 05:18 PM |
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IZZY REIGN BROKEN BY DESIGN 05:14 PM |
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BLACK OUT THE SUN CYCLE OF PAIN 05:11 PM |
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POP EVIL WHAT REMAINS 05:07 PM |
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JAY GEARHART MY NAME IS KARMA 05:04 PM |
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SMASH INTO PIECES HEROES 05:01 PM |
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JUDAS PRIEST TURBO LOVER 04:52 PM |
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DEF LEPPARD I WANNA TOUCH U 04:49 PM |
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STARSET DEGENERATE 04:43 PM |
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