(KLZA) The worst drought in decades has dried up many crops and is forcing combines into some Nebraska corn fields in one of the earliest harvest seasons in memory. John Holmes, an extension agronomist, says odd as it may seem for late August, harvest season has arrived for many farmers. ( PLAY AUDIO :12 SECONDS )
While parts of Nebraska saw rain over the weekend, mostly dry and hot conditions are in the immediate forecast. Holmes says the rain that fell over the weekend, should revive some crops. ( PLAY AUDIO :19 SECONDS )
Some analysts predict this weather pattern will persist into October while others say, the drought may hold through spring.
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