(MOUNT HOPE, Kan) —
It’s not as bad as last year... but farmers worry, it's getting close. Hot and dry conditions are taking a toll across the state.
Crops like corn, soybeans and sorghum are largely in only fair condition and ranchers are also concerned about water supplies for their livestock.
Last summer’s brutal drought taught local farmers a lesson to be prepared and figure out new ways to get water to cattle in need.
Greg McCurry tends to the McCurry brothers farm near Mount Hope.
While he can give some of his cows shade and food...finding 15 to 30 gallons of water per cattle each day is a bit of a challenge lately.
"There is nothing worse than tending to cattle when it is oppressive like this".
Farmers say they still have hope and time on their side for their cattle and their crops.
“It’s not too late we still have an opportunity to raise some good crops and the grass can recover…if it rains pretty quickly”, adds McCurry.
Now Mother Nature will have final say.
