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By Cam Lee

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The hot, dry weather has sped up crop development, but there are concerns that any moisture now may be too late for some of them.

This week’s crop report reveals the continued heat and dry weather is taking its toll.

Crops Extension Specialist Meghan Rosso says crops in many areas are stressed due to the conditions, causing yields to decline.

Rosso says producers in the northeast are hopeful that moisture will help with head and pod filling on the later-seeded crops.

She says a second hay cut is unlikely.

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Topsoil moisture is 55 percent adequate, 44 percent short, and 1 percent very short.

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Celebrating August 3rd as Food Day Canada.

The day is a chance to celebrate Canada’s producers, processors, chefs, researchers and home cooks.

Ag minister David Marit said the 21st annual event connects consumers who may not know much about our industry with leaders in agriculture and culinary fields to learn about where their food comes from.

The provincial government says they work with stakeholders to build awareness of modern ag practices, and support associations as they continue to build a connection with residents and the food they eat.

You can learn more at fooddaycanada.ca.

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Saskatoon is hosting the Canadian Junior Shorthorn national show for the first time in nearly 20 years.

About 40 participants in various age groups have brought 60 head of shorthorns for the competition, which runs through Saturday at the Prairieland Ag Centre.

Saskatchewan director with the Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association, Royce Moellenbeck, said it’s a chance for kids to show their animals once more in the summer.

The event finishes Saturday night with a sale of Shorthorn genetics and other items to raise money for the Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association.