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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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9 pm |
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WIND: S 13 KM/H
GUSTING TO 21 KM/H |
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10 pm |
| 15 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: S 12 KM/H
GUSTING TO 26 KM/H |
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11 pm |
| 14 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: SSW 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 27 KM/H |
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12 am |
| 13 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: SW 17 KM/H
GUSTING TO 27 KM/H |
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1 am |
| 10 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: SSW 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 25 KM/H |
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2 am |
| 7 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: SSW 10 KM/H
GUSTING TO 18 KM/H |
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3 am |
| 7 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: S 9 KM/H
GUSTING TO 14 KM/H |
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4 am |
| 9 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: S 10 KM/H
GUSTING TO 20 KM/H |
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TODAY |
HIGH OF 19 ℃
LOW OF 10 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 18 ℃
LOW OF 7 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 16 ℃
LOW OF 9 ℃ |
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FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 21 ℃
LOW OF 10 ℃ |
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SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 32 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
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SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 25 ℃
LOW OF 15 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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MONDAY |
HIGH OF 27 ℃
LOW OF 12 ℃ |
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TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 31 ℃
LOW OF 16 ℃ |
| HEAVY INTENSITY RAIN |
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LILYHAMMER FEEL SOMETHING 09:10 PM |
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SHINEDOWN OUTCAST 09:07 PM |
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GHOST CALL ME LITTLE SUNSHINE 09:02 PM |
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METALLICA FUEL 08:58 PM |
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QUEEN FAT BOTTOMED GIRLS 08:52 PM |
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SETYOURSAILS BAD COMPANY 08:48 PM |
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PALAYE ROYALE ADDICTED TO THE WICKED AND TWISTED 08:43 PM |
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ARCHITECTS EVIL EYES 08:38 PM |
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ESCAPE THE FATE OUT OF THE SHADOWS 08:35 PM |
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AFTERGLOW INWARD 08:29 PM |
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