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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 |
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| HEAVY INTENSITY RAIN |
WIND: E 33 KM/H
GUSTING TO 50 KM/H |
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1 am |
| 16 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
WIND: E 27 KM/H
GUSTING TO 57 KM/H |
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2 am |
| 16 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
WIND: ESE 36 KM/H
GUSTING TO 67 KM/H |
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3 am |
| 16 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
WIND: ESE 35 KM/H
GUSTING TO 60 KM/H |
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4 am |
| 17 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
WIND: SE 32 KM/H
GUSTING TO 53 KM/H |
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5 am |
| 17 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 30 KM/H
GUSTING TO 51 KM/H |
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6 am |
| 18 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: SE 29 KM/H
GUSTING TO 46 KM/H |
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7 am |
| 17 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: SE 26 KM/H
GUSTING TO 45 KM/H |
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TODAY |
HIGH OF 22 ℃
LOW OF 15 ℃ |
| VERY HEAVY RAIN |
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MONDAY |
HIGH OF 23 ℃
LOW OF 12 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 20 ℃
LOW OF 13 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 25 ℃
LOW OF 13 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 25 ℃
LOW OF 15 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 26 ℃
LOW OF 17 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 26 ℃
LOW OF 18 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 24 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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YELLOWCARD
LOVE LETTERS LOST
12:40 AM |
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SKILLET
ALL THAT MATTERS
12:37 AM |
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PROJECT VELA
SCARED TO ASK
12:32 AM |
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STATE OF MINE
DRAGGING ME DOWN
12:29 AM |
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ARCHITECTS
LANDMINES
12:26 AM |
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METALLICA
BLEEDING ME
12:17 AM |
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE
IN DUE TIME
12:12 AM |
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LINKIN PARK
TWO FACED
12:09 AM |
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EVANESCENCE
TAKE COVER
12:05 AM |
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BLACKTOOTHED
TIME BOMB
12:02 AM |
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