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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 pm |
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WIND: SSE 6 KM/H
GUSTING TO 5 KM/H |
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1 pm |
| 30 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
WIND: W 9 KM/H
GUSTING TO 10 KM/H |
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2 pm |
| 30 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
WIND: WSW 9 KM/H
GUSTING TO 11 KM/H |
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3 pm |
| 31 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
WIND: SW 11 KM/H
GUSTING TO 12 KM/H |
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4 pm |
| 32 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
WIND: SW 11 KM/H
GUSTING TO 12 KM/H |
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5 pm |
| 32 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: SSW 9 KM/H
GUSTING TO 13 KM/H |
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6 pm |
| 33 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: SSE 8 KM/H
GUSTING TO 14 KM/H |
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7 pm |
| 31 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 12 KM/H
GUSTING TO 14 KM/H |
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HIGH OF 33 ℃
LOW OF 16 ℃ |
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SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 30 ℃
LOW OF 15 ℃ |
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MONDAY |
HIGH OF 20 ℃
LOW OF 7 ℃ |
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TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 23 ℃
LOW OF 7 ℃ |
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WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 21 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
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THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 25 ℃
LOW OF 11 ℃ |
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FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 29 ℃
LOW OF 16 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
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SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 29 ℃
LOW OF 16 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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OUR HOLLOW OUR HOME
CASTAWAY
12:42 PM |
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THE PRETTY WILD
AFTERLIFE
12:38 PM |
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JUDAS PRIEST
MARCH OF THE DAMNED
12:33 PM |
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CALLING FOR CLOSURE
BREAKING
12:30 PM |
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HOPES AVENUE
WALK AWAY
12:26 PM |
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MEMPHIS MAY FIRE
CHAOTIC
12:23 PM |
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE
AFTERMATH
12:19 PM |
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
IF I FALL
12:13 PM |
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LIFT THE CURSE
SHADOW
12:09 PM |
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BUSH
ALL THINGS MUST CHANGE
12:05 PM |
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