Source: Rhonda Garrison, SOUTHERN FARM NETWORK, 7/27/16

There were more than 6 days suitable for field work in North Carolina for the week ended July 23rd, compared to 5.5 the week before as reported in the weekly crop progress report.  Topsoil moisture is rated at 3% very short, 21% short, 66% adequate and 10% surplus.  Tim Hambrick with Forsyth County Extension reports that excess temperature, inadequate moisture, and a light breeze...

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