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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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7 am |
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| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: WNW 11 KM/H
GUSTING TO 16 KM/H |
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8 am |
| 11 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: NW 12 KM/H
GUSTING TO 17 KM/H |
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9 am |
| 11 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: NW 13 KM/H
GUSTING TO 17 KM/H |
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10 am |
| 13 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: NW 15 KM/H
GUSTING TO 18 KM/H |
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11 am |
| 14 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: NW 16 KM/H
GUSTING TO 18 KM/H |
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12 pm |
| 16 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: NNW 15 KM/H
GUSTING TO 18 KM/H |
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1 pm |
| 19 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: NW 13 KM/H
GUSTING TO 19 KM/H |
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2 pm |
| 19 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: WNW 15 KM/H
GUSTING TO 19 KM/H |
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TODAY |
HIGH OF 19 ℃
LOW OF 9 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 17 ℃
LOW OF 8 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 20 ℃
LOW OF 10 ℃ |
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SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 12 ℃
LOW OF 9 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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MONDAY |
HIGH OF 13 ℃
LOW OF 10 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 20 ℃
LOW OF 10 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 23 ℃
LOW OF 11 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
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THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 21 ℃
LOW OF 13 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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RISING INSANE
CAROUSEL
07:33 AM |
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COE HILL
GHOSTS
07:30 AM |
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THREE DAYS GRACE
THE POWER
07:26 AM |
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THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS
PERFECTION
07:23 AM |
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CONTRASTS
OBLIVION
07:20 AM |
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LOVERBOY
WORKING FOR THE WEEKEND
07:17 AM |
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POWERWOLF
POISON
07:10 AM |
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POP EVIL
FOOTSTEPS
07:06 AM |
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POPPY
VITAL
07:02 AM |
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LANDMVRKS
THE GREAT UNKNOWN
06:59 AM |
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