SASKATCHEWAN CROPS DETERIORATE IN HOT WEATHER
  Hot, dry weather has caused some
  deterioration in Saskatchewan crops, according to the
  Saskatchewan Wheat Pool's weekly crop report.
      Rain was needed in the southwest, west-central and
  northeast regions, and other regions were expected to need rain
  soon.
      Summerfallow crops were in fair to good condition, while
  stubble crops were rated fair to poor. Wheat, durum, oats and
  barley crops were all one-pct headed, rye was 40 pct in the
  milk stage and winter wheat was 21 pct milk stage.
      Flax was 51 pct tillering, and canola was 58 pct tillering.
      Areas of the southern grain belt were hit by high winds and
  hail Tuesday, with some damage reported.
  

