Drought raises concerns for farmers as planting starts

May 06, 2026 at 09:45 am by Dale-RB


North Carolina’s statewide drought is a growing concern for Washington County farmers and, while light to mod erate rainfall in late April provid ed a temporary reprieve, the next two months may determine the success of the growing season.

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