Drenching rains dampening farmers optimism for season
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, Journal-Courier
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A soybean field dries following the rain from the past week. Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree | Journal-CourierShow MoreShow Less
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Rain throughout the year usually is a good thing for farmers, but unusually heavy rains that hit west-central Illinois beginning last week could cause some problems for farmers’ crops.
The weather system that moved through the region dumped more than 5 inches of rain in many areas, saturating the ground and leaving it soft and wet.
Farmer Jon Freeman said the amount of water that was dumped on the region could present a problem, especially if the trend continues.