Ohio Farmers Battle Flooded Fields | Toledo News

Northwest Ohio farmers are reeling after torrential rains submerged newly planted soybean fields, with some areas receiving three to five inches—or even more—in a matter of hours. With planting costs hitting $300–$400 per acre, those investments are now lost—and too late to replant. The season’s wet start has been worse than the past two months combined, and conditions vary wildly just a few miles apart: some fields are flooded with ducks swimming through, while others are muddied and vulnerable to bacterial contamination. Farmers are left watching and waiting, hoping the rest of the season brings better luck. 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/cc5689f450774a83