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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: SSE 30 KM/H
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WIND: SSE 30 KM/H
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WIND: SSE 30 KM/H
GUSTING TO 35 KM/H |
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5 pm |
| 15 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: S 34 KM/H
GUSTING TO 39 KM/H |
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6 pm |
| 14 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: SSE 29 KM/H
GUSTING TO 40 KM/H |
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7 pm |
| 13 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: SSE 27 KM/H
GUSTING TO 39 KM/H |
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WIND: S 28 KM/H
GUSTING TO 60 KM/H |
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9 pm |
| 12 ℃ |
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WIND: S 31 KM/H
GUSTING TO 71 KM/H |
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TODAY |
HIGH OF 17 ℃
LOW OF 11 ℃ |
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TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 20 ℃
LOW OF 10 ℃ |
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WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 18 ℃
LOW OF 11 ℃ |
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THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 18 ℃
LOW OF 11 ℃ |
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FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 24 ℃
LOW OF 11 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
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SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 32 ℃
LOW OF 16 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 19 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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MONDAY |
HIGH OF 21 ℃
LOW OF 15 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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RILEY GREEN CHIP OFF THE OL BLOCK 02:51 PM |
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WALKER HAYES NEON LIGHTS 02:49 PM |
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ALABAMA SONG OF THE SOUTH 02:43 PM |
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DYLAN MARLOWE COMING HOME TOMORROW 02:40 PM |
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TREY LEWIS THATS MY AMERICA 02:37 PM |
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RUSSELL DICKERSON GOOD DAY TO HAVE A GREAT DAY 02:33 PM |
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JESS MOSKALUKE DRIVE ME AWAY 02:30 PM |
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BLAKE SHELTON TEXAS 02:27 PM |
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PRISCILLA BLOCK BRING ME DOWNTOWN 02:24 PM |
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LILY ROSE SEEIN BLUE 02:22 PM |
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