Rain Ruined Hay Cuts But Corn Thrives | Montpelier News

Sweet corn is bursting with sweetness at Sweetland Farm, already on its second harvest thanks to rain and heat—farmer even samples it fresh off the cob. But hay’s lagging behind schedule after June’s soggy start, delaying the second cut and pushing up costs for everyone. A bale of hay now equals diesel, fertilizer, and labor. Still, yields are better than last year’s drought-hit crop, thanks to July’s dry spells and timely rain. Farmers race to get that delayed hay cut done soon—weather’s a wild card, but they’re pushing ahead. Locals like Anne Barrett from Maine are buying up the sweet corn for dishes like cowboy caviar, cheering on local farms and their pick-your-own flower programs. 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/4997de56357e6f90