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Crop growth and grazing across Virginia was affected by the dry conditions. A cattleman in Madison County was already feeding his cattle hay that was just harvested as his pastures were mostly grazed down. He was supplementing his hay supply with additional hay and their diet with expensive range cubes. Some Caroline County corn was tasseling and trying to silk too early. Farmers with irrigation capability were watering heavily. Soybeans were holding, but will need rain soon. Farmers were hoping for a tropical system even if that means a lot of wind. Gazette Leader (Fairfax, Va.), June 27, 2024