Drought conditions continue in Saskatchewan: Crop report

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According to the provincial crop report for the period from July 11 to Monday, “the drought conditions in the southwest and west-central regions were not abated by the trace amount of moisture or localized thundershowers.”The most rain received this week was reported near the community of Old Wives in southwestern Saskatchewan, which had 33 mm.decrease in topsoil moistureNow, only 15 per cent of cropland topsoil has adequate moisture; 57 per cent is short, and 28 per cent is very short.

For hay and pasture land, the proportion of topsoil with adequate moisture drops to 12 per cent, while 50 per cent is short and 38 per cent is very short.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.

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