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Kansas Corn Farmers Battle Dry Spring | Wichita News
Kansas corn farmers brace for an early harvest as a punishing dry spring has crippled dryland crops, with western Kansas hit hardest—some growers estimate 25-30% of their land severely damaged. Despite knowing the season would be tough, the lack of rain during critical months like April and May, plus a wetter but insufficient June, leaves many scrambling to combine by mid-to-late August instead of early September. Farmers liken crop care to human needs—water when it’s most needed—and while dryness helps at harvest time, right now it’s a major stressor. This year’s struggle underscores…
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