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Crop yields suffering due to extreme heat: Ministry of Agriculture

Crops across Saskatchewan are feeling the heat.

According to the weekly crop report issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, farmers across the province are hoping for more rain before they begin harvest, as crop yield potentials have decreased due to the heat.

Crop conditions range from very poor to good across the province due to drought-like conditions.

The report said harvest has started in the driest areas of Saskatchewan.

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