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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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JAKE OWEN WHO SAID WHISKEY 06:27 AM |
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JASON ALDEAN HEARTACHE THAT DONT STOP HURTING 06:23 AM |
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LITTLE BIG TOWN TAKE ME HOME 06:18 AM |
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RAELYNN SHE CHOSE ME 06:12 AM |
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GRANGER SMITH DAMN GUITAR 06:08 AM |
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CHRIS JANSON ALL AMERICAN GUY 06:04 AM |
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DARIUS RUCKER IN THIS TOGETHER 06:01 AM |
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JESSIE JAMES DECKER I NEVER MISS HIM ANYMORE 05:55 AM |
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TREA LANDON LOVED BY A COUNTRY BOY 05:52 AM |
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JOSH TURNER DOWN IN GEORGIA 05:49 AM |
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