Farmers across the Povince are evaluating the damage from weekend storms that brought light to heavy rain, hail, and even tornadoes. Environment Canada says three tornadoes were spotted in Saskatchewan. According to their weather summary, a  cylical tornadic supercell moved through Southern Saskatchewan on Saturday, resulting in hail as large as softballs in some areas and the development of three separate tornadoes. The first tornado was reported near Glenbain that was on the ground for about 40 minutes, the second from Kinkaid to Woodrow and the third lasted about 20 minutes and touchdown near Assiniboia. Crops Extension Specialist Sara Tetland says farmers should wait for four to five days before assessing hail damage as the majority of crops depending on the plant stage and damage can recover and continue growing. "When you see damage impacting the flowers and the seeds that's when you might get a little bit more yield loss. So, it really does depend on the stage that the crop is in, and also just  the amount of time you've been receiving hail." Prior to the weekend storm, Saskatchewan Agriculture's latest crop report showed 67 per cent of fall cereals, 72 per cent of spring cereals, 65 per cent of oilseed crops, and 81 per cent of pulse crops were at the normal stage of development for this time of year. Haying operations are just getting underway as the weather allows. Saskatchewan Agriculture's latest crop report shows one per cent of the hay crop is cut and one per cent baled or put into silage. Hay quality in the Province is rated as 8 percent excellent, 59 percent good, 24 percent fair and 9 percent poor. Producers are hoping the rain will improve crop conditions and future pasture growth. Source - https://swiftcurrentonline.com