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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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4 am |
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| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: SSE 10 KM/H
GUSTING TO 17 KM/H |
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5 am |
| 12 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: SSE 10 KM/H
GUSTING TO 18 KM/H |
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6 am |
| 12 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: SSE 10 KM/H
GUSTING TO 18 KM/H |
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7 am |
| 12 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: SSE 12 KM/H
GUSTING TO 17 KM/H |
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8 am |
| 13 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: SSE 13 KM/H
GUSTING TO 17 KM/H |
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9 am |
| 15 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: SSE 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 17 KM/H |
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10 am |
| 17 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: SE 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 17 KM/H |
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11 am |
| 18 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
WIND: SE 15 KM/H
GUSTING TO 16 KM/H |
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TODAY |
HIGH OF 21 ℃
LOW OF 12 ℃ |
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SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 13 ℃
LOW OF 11 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
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MONDAY |
HIGH OF 18 ℃
LOW OF 11 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 16 ℃
LOW OF 10 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
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WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 22 ℃
LOW OF 10 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
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THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 24 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
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FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 26 ℃
LOW OF 13 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
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SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 27 ℃
LOW OF 15 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
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BRETT YOUNG DONT TAKE THE GIRL 04:20 AM |
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BRETT YOUNG THAT AINT YOURS 04:17 AM |
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DARIUS RUCKER HAVE A GOOD TIME 04:11 AM |
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TYLER BRADEN MIGHT BE DANGEROUS 04:08 AM |
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GRANGER SMITH BUY A BOY A BASEBALL 04:06 AM |
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CLAY WALKER EASY GOIN 04:02 AM |
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BAILEY JAMES I HATE CHEVROLETS 03:58 AM |
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LOCASH SHIPWRECKED 03:56 AM |
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KIP MOORE WILDFIRE 03:52 AM |
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JORDAN DAVIS HER WAY OR THE HIGHWAY 03:49 AM |
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