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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 12 KM/H
GUSTING TO 30 KM/H |
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6 am |
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WIND: W 12 KM/H
GUSTING TO 26 KM/H |
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7 am |
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WIND: WNW 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 25 KM/H |
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8 am |
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WIND: WNW 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 23 KM/H |
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9 am |
| 15 ℃ |
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WIND: WNW 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 22 KM/H |
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10 am |
| 17 ℃ |
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WIND: WNW 18 KM/H
GUSTING TO 25 KM/H |
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| 18 ℃ |
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WIND: NW 21 KM/H
GUSTING TO 29 KM/H |
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12 pm |
| 17 ℃ |
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WIND: NW 21 KM/H
GUSTING TO 29 KM/H |
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TODAY |
HIGH OF 18 ℃
LOW OF 13 ℃ |
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THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 24 ℃
LOW OF 12 ℃ |
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FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 28 ℃
LOW OF 15 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 29 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
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SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 24 ℃
LOW OF 15 ℃ |
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MONDAY |
HIGH OF 24 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
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TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 26 ℃
LOW OF 15 ℃ |
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WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 30 ℃
LOW OF 17 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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INDECENT BEHAVIOR GIVE ME EVERYTHING 05:43 AM |
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SELF DECEPTION FEEDING DEMONS 05:39 AM |
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MEMPHIS MAY FIRE THE OTHER SIDE 05:36 AM |
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ALKALINE TRIO BLEEDING OUT 05:32 AM |
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WITHIN DESTRUCTION INCOMPLETE 05:29 AM |
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DOMINUM ONE OF US 05:25 AM |
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FOO FIGHTERS UNDER YOU 05:22 AM |
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DEF LEPPARD HEAVEN IS 05:18 AM |
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AD INFINITUM FIRE AND ICE 05:12 AM |
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NICKELBACK STEEL STILL RUSTS 05:07 AM |
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