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Heat Strains Louisiana Farmers | Lake Charles News
Farmers in Central Louisiana are battling extreme heat that’s turning daily work into a survival challenge. Robert Duncan, a longtime farmer in Boyce, shares how he’s adjusting schedules to beat the sun, while livestock—especially calves—are too vulnerable to raise during this stretch. Rising diesel costs and water shortages add pressure, even as insurance offers little relief for immediate struggles. Though this heat wave is less brutal than last year’s drought, experts warn of a fast-developing “flash drought” that could linger for at least a week—with only a slim chance of rain Friday…
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