Drought Impact Reporter

Dryland corn damaged by heat, drought in Calhoun County, South Carolina
7/17/2019 3:25:06 PM

CATEGORIES:

Agriculture

AFFECTED AREAS:

Calhoun County, SC

Start Date: 5/28/2019 -

Heat and drought hurt dryland corn in Calhoun County, according to the Clemson Extension Agent for the county. He stated that the dry conditions early in the season will mean a yield reduction. The expense of irrigation will drive up production costs. Orangeburg Times and Democrat (S.C.), May 28, 2019

Sources

Orangeburg Times and Democrat . Near-record heat hurts health, crops; officials urge caution as hot weather continue - Orangeburg Times and Democrat (SC). Tuesday, May 28, 2019 https://thetandd.com/news/local/near-record-heat-hurts-health-crops-officials-urge-caution-as/article_8adc709e-ea4a-5e83-a0f6-01bb0273c2ac.html.

Dryland corn damaged by heat, drought in Calhoun County, South Carolina7/17/2019 3:25:06 PM

Dryland corn damaged by heat, drought in Calhoun County, South Carolina
7/17/2019 3:25:06 PM