By Rebecca Feldhaus
Murray, KY – National Weather Service Forecasters indicate western Kentucky is not facing a drought, but local farmers are concerned about the hot weather's effects on their crops. Marshall County Agricultural Extension Agent Lincoln Martin says corn is especially vulnerable because it's pollination season. Hot, dry weather can limit corn's ability to pollinate. This could mean trouble for farmers.
"If you have forward-contracted your grain, so you've already identified a price on the contract, and you're worried about pollination, which ultimately determines the number of kernels on an ear that'd cause some sleepless nights I'm sure."
Martin says all a farmer can do is wait it out and hope the dry spell ends quickly. Meteorologists expect a possibility of weekend showers that could give some crops some brief relief.