High temperatures, little rain problems for local farmers

Robert J. Baker bbaker@theitem.com
Posted 6/28/11

When colder-than-normal winter temperatures hindered the strawberry crop at Manning's Richburg Farms earlier this year, owner Steve Richburg pressed on toward tomato season.

Months later, what is being touted as the hottest June since highs and …

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