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Hay, corn, oats and rye in Waldo County were stunted and dry as the area was in moderate drought. Because the area typically receives enough rain, farmers do not have ponds or equipment for irrigation when the weather turns dry. The dry conditions were stressing farmers, too, causing some to consider irrigation equipment. One farmer used a flatbed truck to haul water in 1,200 gallon tanks to irrigate. Lawns were brown and brittle, and gardens were dry for lack of rain. Bangor Daily News (Maine), July 28, 2022