WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — Oppressive heat and smoke from Canadian wildfires are creating challenging conditions across parts of the U.S. Corn Belt.
The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories and excessive heat warnings in some areas.
Ag leaders say the prolonged heat could stress corn and soybean crops as the corn crop enters pollination, while wildfire smoke may also increase health risks for livestock and farm workers.
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