Farmers issue warning as deepening crisis threatens crops: 'There is increasing concern'

Farmers issue warning as deepening crisis threatens crops: 'There is increasing concern'

Farmers across North Carolina face a season of uncertainty as a deepening drought stretches across more than 55 counties from the Atlantic coast to the Appalachian Mountains. With dry soil, heightened wildfire risks, and planting season fast approaching, growers hope for relief before time runs out. What's happening? The drought began in November 2024 and has intensified in counties like Jones and Onslow, according to Carolina Public Press. Corn…