Farmers across the country are facing a scorching challenge this summer.
The Farm Monitor takes us along to learn how farmers in Georgia are coping with heat, droughts, and possible tropical storms.
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Pear growers are recovering after last season’s losses from pests, heat and reduced irrigation.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the recent heat has already produced record-breaking temperatures across parts of the northern Plains, particularly in Montana.
California Farm Bureau says higher wage requirements could threaten goat grazing operations used for wildfire prevention.
USDA says the updates will simplify disaster assistance and help producers recover more quickly after weather-related losses.
