Farmers Battle Heat to Save Crops | Roanoke News

Farmers are battling extreme heat and drought, forcing Dark Leaf Farms to rethink irrigation amid rising costs and labor demands. With soil too dry to hold moisture, watering now happens at night to avoid scalding crops — a grueling routine for farmhands. Pumpkins, especially thirsty plants, are under threat despite recent rain, prompting the farm to prioritize their water needs. Without more rainfall, these crops could falter — a relentless fight against nature’s harsh grip. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a2dd2d08bbc1e5a