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Heavy rains caused some localized flooding

Rain and heavy thunderstorms marked the last week of crop seeding and development.

Rainfall varied from one-tenth of an inch to 1.5 inches, says the weekly Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture crop report.

The Rouleau area east of Moose Jaw experienced two heavy rains totalling five inches. The rains caused extensive flooding in the Rouleau Flats

About one per cent of the crop was left to seed as farmers overcame the obstacles presented by a late spring, rains and cool weather.

The Eyebrow area had a 1.5-inch downpour that caused some flooding.

Crop conditions range from fair to excellent. Less than two per cent is rated poor. The exception is flax where six per cent is poor and six per cent is very poor.

In the southwest and on some lighter soils rain is needed.

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