“It’s so hot, I saw two trees fighting over a dog.” Or how about, “It’s so hot, I heard a fire hydrant whistle for dogs.’’ Bad hot weather jokes aside, this summer’s drought is having a big impact on many farmers and the crops they grow. For those in the agriculture industry, this drought has been no joke, and the future doesn’t look great for help on this front.
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