Saskatchewan Drought

• Record-breaking payments handed out to Saskatchewan producers battling drought

  Over 90 per cent of insured acres insured by the Forage Rainfall Insurance Program have received payment, totalling $60.4 million across the province.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2023
  
• Sask. government announces additional support for drought-plagued ranchers

  Saskatchewan is offering extra drought relief for livestock producers and farmers struggling through harvest. 

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2023
  
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• Nearly 20 Saskatchewan RMs declare states of emergency as drought conditions worsen

  The crop report for the period of July 11 to 17 said hay producers aren't expecting a second cut and livestock owners are concerned about feeding herds through the winter.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2023
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• Elm tree seeds pile up in Regina once again thanks to drought

  Regina Open Space Services Manager Russell Eirich explained the seeds are a result of the recent trend of drier-than-average weather.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2022
• Spring snowstorms causing delays in seeding in Saskatchewan

  Due to recent winter-like conditions and snowstorms in the province, this has halted Saskatchewan producers from seeding their fields, according to the Crop Report.

  Environment

  May 5, 2022
• Sask. farmers could see relief from drought in coming weeks after abnormally dry April

  Areas of Saskatchewan could catch a break from the long-lasting drought. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan says more spring precipitation is on the way.

  Environment

  Apr 18, 2022
• COVID-19, unmarked graves top 2021 news stories in Saskatchewan

  COVID-19, hundreds of unmarked graves at a former Saskatchewan residential school and a prolonged drought were the top stories in the province in 2021.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2021
• Many Saskatchewan farmers unable to fill grain contracts: industry survey

  The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan says more than 200 producers responded to its survey, highlighting the significant impact drought had on the industry.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2021
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• Crop insurance and drought relief boosting Saskatchewan deficit: finance minister

  Saskatchewan is projecting a deficit of $2.7 billion this year, up $97 million from initial budget forecasts.

  Politics

  Nov 29, 2021
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• Saskatchewan farmers hoping for wet winter after drought-ravaged summer

  One Saskatchewan farmer said he relied on reserve moisture to the point where he fears next year's growing conditions could be even worse.

  Weather

  Nov 9, 2021