Dry conditions take toll on corn crop

Weather has been the subject of small talk for as long as small talk has been a concept, it seems. In every conversation with a farmer, the same sentiment pops up over and over when it comes to the weather: “We could really use some more rain.” This year is no exception, and in fact, more and more creative ways to express this desire are being uttered every day.

The numbers aren’t out yet to direct…