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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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6 am |
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| CLEAR SKY |
WIND: ESE 10 KM/H
GUSTING TO 17 KM/H |
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7 am |
| 12 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 12 KM/H
GUSTING TO 21 KM/H |
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8 am |
| 13 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 13 KM/H
GUSTING TO 20 KM/H |
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9 am |
| 15 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 16 KM/H
GUSTING TO 19 KM/H |
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10 am |
| 18 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
WIND: ESE 18 KM/H
GUSTING TO 21 KM/H |
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11 am |
| 21 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: SE 17 KM/H
GUSTING TO 21 KM/H |
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12 pm |
| 21 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: SE 15 KM/H
GUSTING TO 16 KM/H |
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1 pm |
| 22 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 16 KM/H |
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TODAY |
HIGH OF 24 ℃
LOW OF 12 ℃ |
| HEAVY INTENSITY RAIN |
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FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 27 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
| HEAVY INTENSITY RAIN |
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SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 29 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
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SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 28 ℃
LOW OF 17 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
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MONDAY |
HIGH OF 22 ℃
LOW OF 16 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
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TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 25 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 27 ℃
LOW OF 17 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 25 ℃
LOW OF 16 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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ACDC
THUNDERSTRUCK
06:18 AM |
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OF MICE AND MEN
MELTDOWN
06:13 AM |
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SKILLET
SURVIVING THE GAME
06:09 AM |
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THE PRETTY WILD
LIVING DED
06:04 AM |
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DECIPHER
THROUGH IT ALL
06:00 AM |
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APOC
SLAVE TO THE MADNESS
05:54 AM |
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FINGER ELEVEN
THE MOUNTAIN
05:51 AM |
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KISS
LICK IT UP
05:47 AM |
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SMASH INTO PIECES
FIRST TIME
05:41 AM |
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YOUNG MEDICINE
A LESSON IN FUTILITY
05:36 AM |
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