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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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12 am |
| 15 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 23 KM/H
GUSTING TO 47 KM/H |
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1 am |
| 15 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 24 KM/H
GUSTING TO 51 KM/H |
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2 am |
| 14 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 25 KM/H
GUSTING TO 51 KM/H |
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3 am |
| 13 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 24 KM/H
GUSTING TO 50 KM/H |
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4 am |
| 12 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 24 KM/H
GUSTING TO 51 KM/H |
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5 am |
| 11 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 24 KM/H
GUSTING TO 51 KM/H |
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6 am |
| 12 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 25 KM/H
GUSTING TO 50 KM/H |
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7 am |
| 11 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 27 KM/H
GUSTING TO 52 KM/H |
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TODAY |
HIGH OF 15 ℃
LOW OF 10 ℃ |
| HEAVY INTENSITY RAIN |
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MONDAY |
HIGH OF 18 ℃
LOW OF 11 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 17 ℃
LOW OF 9 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 21 ℃
LOW OF 10 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
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THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 22 ℃
LOW OF 11 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
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FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 24 ℃
LOW OF 12 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
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SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 26 ℃
LOW OF 16 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 21 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT VOODOO DOLL 12:18 AM |
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SHINEDOWN DEVIL 12:11 AM |
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CRASH KARMA MAN ON TRIAL 12:08 AM |
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RISING INSANE REIGN 12:03 AM |
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LEDGER ICONIC 12:00 AM |
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DAIMON B NOTHING AT ALL 11:57 PM |
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MARILYN MANSON KEEP MY HEAD TOGETHER 11:53 PM |
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SPLIT CHAIN ROOKIE 11:50 PM |
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BAD WOLVES MADE FOR THE MISERY 11:47 PM |
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LIFT THE CURSE STILL TIME FOR YOU 11:41 PM |
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