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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: NNW 6 KM/H
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6 am |
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WIND: NNW 5 KM/H
GUSTING TO 5 KM/H |
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7 am |
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| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: NNW 6 KM/H
GUSTING TO 7 KM/H |
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8 am |
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| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: NW 7 KM/H
GUSTING TO 8 KM/H |
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9 am |
| 2 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: NW 7 KM/H
GUSTING TO 8 KM/H |
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10 am |
| 7 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: NW 8 KM/H
GUSTING TO 9 KM/H |
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11 am |
| 9 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: NW 8 KM/H
GUSTING TO 9 KM/H |
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12 pm |
| 9 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: WNW 9 KM/H
GUSTING TO 10 KM/H |
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TODAY |
HIGH OF 13 ℃
LOW OF -6 ℃ |
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FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 19 ℃
LOW OF 7 ℃ |
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SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 14 ℃
LOW OF 7 ℃ |
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SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 18 ℃
LOW OF 6 ℃ |
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MONDAY |
HIGH OF 14 ℃
LOW OF 2 ℃ |
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TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 9 ℃
LOW OF -1 ℃ |
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WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 17 ℃
LOW OF 4 ℃ |
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THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 18 ℃
LOW OF 9 ℃ |
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GARTH BROOKS ASK ME HOW I KNOW 05:07 AM |
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LUKE COMBS RIDE AROUND HEAVEN 05:04 AM |
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PRISCILLA BLOCK TRY 05:01 AM |
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MARTINA MCBRIDE CONCRETE ANGEL 04:57 AM |
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RASCAL FLATTS MAYBERRY 04:53 AM |
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DARIUS RUCKER FIRES DONT START THEMSELVES 04:49 AM |
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BRELAND RUN 04:47 AM |
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BRIAN KELLEY BAREFEET OR BOOTS 04:42 AM |
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CHASE WRIGHT WHAT ARE WE FIGHTING FOR 04:39 AM |
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TYLER BRADEN THINK ABOUT ME 04:36 AM |
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