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By Angie Rolheiser

Heat and crops

Crops and the effects of extreme heat

Jul 29, 2020 | 11:33 AM

The extreme heat heading into August can take its toll on crops and their development.

Kim Stonehouse, Crops Extension Specialist in Tisdale said the heat can help with staging of crops but can also be harmful for flowering depending on location.

“Really, really hot days can cause abortion of pods and seeds causing yield decreases,” Stonehouse said.

The other side is extreme weather including thunderstorms and hail.

According to Stonehouse, the crops that weren’t damaged by hail or high winds earlier this summer in the area look good.

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“Crops that were maybe behind can grow quite rapidly in these conditions and catch up to where they should be for this time of year,” Stonehouse said.

Stonehouse said some areas are seeing crops that have been drowned out by the moisture that has been received.

A heat warning was issued by Environment Canada on Tuesday and will remain in effect for the coming days as daytime highs reach 30 C and overnight lows stay above 14 C.

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angie.rolheiser@jpbg.ca

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