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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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WIND: ESE 21 KM/H
GUSTING TO 43 KM/H |
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7 am |
| 16 ℃ |
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WIND: SE 22 KM/H
GUSTING TO 46 KM/H |
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8 am |
| 16 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 25 KM/H
GUSTING TO 44 KM/H |
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9 am |
| 17 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 26 KM/H
GUSTING TO 38 KM/H |
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10 am |
| 18 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 26 KM/H
GUSTING TO 34 KM/H |
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11 am |
| 21 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: ESE 27 KM/H
GUSTING TO 35 KM/H |
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12 pm |
| 23 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: E 30 KM/H
GUSTING TO 42 KM/H |
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1 pm |
| 22 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
WIND: E 30 KM/H
GUSTING TO 45 KM/H |
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TODAY |
HIGH OF 23 ℃
LOW OF 15 ℃ |
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SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 23 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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MONDAY |
HIGH OF 21 ℃
LOW OF 13 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 19 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 25 ℃
LOW OF 13 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 27 ℃
LOW OF 15 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
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FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 29 ℃
LOW OF 18 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
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SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 28 ℃
LOW OF 20 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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TREA LANDON STILL A LITTLE LEFT 06:53 AM |
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LOCASH RIGHT LIFE 06:50 AM |
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CARLY PEARCE NO RAIN 06:47 AM |
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TAYLOR AUSTIN DYE HURT MY FEELINGS 06:41 AM |
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BLAKE SHELTON LIFES BEEN COMIN TOO FAST 06:38 AM |
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COLT FORD TRUCK ON FIRE 06:35 AM |
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BILLY CURRINGTON BURNIN THE MIDNIGHT GASOLINE 06:31 AM |
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LINDSAY ELL SHUT ME UP 06:28 AM |
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OLD DOMINION COMING HOME 06:25 AM |
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DAN DAVIDSON BARN BURNER 06:22 AM |
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