Strawberries stunted, other crops did not emerge in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
7/27/2016 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Hillsborough County, NH
Start Date: 7/25/2016
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Bean and corn plants did not emerge on a Hillsborough County farm because they have not broken through the ground yet. Fields of strawberries were stunted from the lack of moisture. Irrigation ponds were going dry, forcing the farmer to decide which crops to prioritize.
CBS (New York), July 25, 2016
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NE drought could last months - Rutland Herald (VT).
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Drought hits Northeastern US, could last months - Seacoast Online (NH).
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Drought hits northeastern U.S, could last months - CBS (NY).
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