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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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5 am |
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| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: SSW 10 KM/H
GUSTING TO 19 KM/H |
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6 am |
| 11 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: SSW 16 KM/H
GUSTING TO 38 KM/H |
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7 am |
| 11 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
WIND: SW 24 KM/H
GUSTING TO 45 KM/H |
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8 am |
| 11 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
WIND: SW 35 KM/H
GUSTING TO 59 KM/H |
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9 am |
| 11 ℃ |
| HEAVY INTENSITY RAIN |
WIND: SW 36 KM/H
GUSTING TO 63 KM/H |
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10 am |
| 11 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
WIND: WSW 52 KM/H
GUSTING TO 80 KM/H |
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11 am |
| 11 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
WIND: W 52 KM/H
GUSTING TO 85 KM/H |
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12 pm |
| 12 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
WIND: W 51 KM/H
GUSTING TO 80 KM/H |
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TODAY |
HIGH OF 16 ℃
LOW OF 11 ℃ |
| HEAVY INTENSITY RAIN |
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TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 23 ℃
LOW OF 11 ℃ |
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WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 29 ℃
LOW OF 15 ℃ |
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THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 28 ℃
LOW OF 18 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 28 ℃
LOW OF 18 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
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SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 22 ℃
LOW OF 12 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
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SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 19 ℃
LOW OF 15 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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MONDAY |
HIGH OF 24 ℃
LOW OF 13 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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SCOTTY MCCREERY
HEY ROSE
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KELSEA BALLERINI
CUT ME UP
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OLD DOMINION
MAN OR THE SONG
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ZAC BROWN BAND
BUTTERFLY
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HUNTER HAYES
WANTED
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ASK ABOUT HIM
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BLAKE SHELTON
DONT MISSISSIPPI
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BROOKE EDEN
GIDDY UP
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CHRIS YOUNG
RIGHT NOW
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ALEXIS ARNOLD
MISSING PIECE
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