The major story in American agriculture this year was the devastating drought in the Midwest, turning predictions of a record corn harvest to dust.
At Howell Living History Farm, however, an early season dry spell gave way to rain before much damage was done. According to Farmer Jeremy, the field corn looks like it's doing just fine. It will be harvested starting in October.
U.S. Drought Monitor reports that every county in New Jersey is now experiencing normal soil conditions. New Jersey is the only state in the Northeast where every county is back to normal. Moderate drought continues to impact most of Delaware, southern Maryland, and much of upstate New York.
At Howell Living History Farm, however, an early season dry spell gave way to rain before much damage was done. According to Farmer Jeremy, the field corn looks like it's doing just fine. It will be harvested starting in October.
U.S. Drought Monitor reports that every county in New Jersey is now experiencing normal soil conditions. New Jersey is the only state in the Northeast where every county is back to normal. Moderate drought continues to impact most of Delaware, southern Maryland, and much of upstate New York.
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