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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: WNW 16 KM/H
GUSTING TO 28 KM/H |
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WIND: WNW 16 KM/H
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WIND: WNW 18 KM/H
GUSTING TO 33 KM/H |
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WIND: NW 18 KM/H
GUSTING TO 33 KM/H |
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WIND: NW 18 KM/H
GUSTING TO 32 KM/H |
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WIND: NW 17 KM/H
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WIND: NW 17 KM/H
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HIGH OF 17 ℃
LOW OF 7 ℃ |
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HIGH OF 16 ℃
LOW OF 3 ℃ |
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HIGH OF 21 ℃
LOW OF 7 ℃ |
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HIGH OF 17 ℃
LOW OF 9 ℃ |
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HIGH OF 17 ℃
LOW OF 4 ℃ |
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HIGH OF 15 ℃
LOW OF 5 ℃ |
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HIGH OF 19 ℃
LOW OF 8 ℃ |
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HIGH OF 18 ℃
LOW OF 12 ℃ |
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IF NOT FOR ME
BURN
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METALLICA
KING NOTHING
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SCARLETH
FEEL THE HEAT
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POP EVIL
WHAT REMAINS
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GHOST
ITS A SIN
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CROSSING BELT
WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN
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DEF LEPPARD
FOOLIN
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ANTINOVA
AURORA
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MOD SUN
BLAME ME FOR EVERYTHING
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CROSSING BELT
RISE AGAIN
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