The Saskatchewan government says anyone can cut and bale roadside hay after Friday, July 8th, without permission from the nearby landowner.

That’s as long as mowing and salvage operations have not already started.

Minister Jeremy Cockrill says the annual hay salvage and mowing provides many benefits for producers and motorists.

Cutting grass along provincial highways reduces drifting on road surfaces during winter, improves visibility and control of brush and noxious weeds.

This year, the highways ministry tendered 102 thousand acres to contractors.

The first cut began last month with a focus on the north, with second cut to begin as early as July 15th.

Mowing in the west central and southwest regions including Swift Current and North Battleford begins August 15th.

This allows additional time to salvage hay in anticipation of below normal moisture.
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