A Tennessee hay farmer is "hoping for the best" when facing drought and fuel prices

Drought has taken a toll on farmers across the country and now it has made its way to the Volunteer State.

Martin Grissom, a farmer in Tennessee, spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender about current conditions, how drought is taking a toll on the hay crop and the impact soaring fuel prices has had on the operation.

Farmers feel the pinch of tight hay supplies due to drought

Inflation and fuel prices continue to rise, adding the pressure on producers

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A Tennessee hay farmer is “hoping for the best” when facing drought and fuel prices