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Pennsylvania Farmers Face Extreme Weather Challenges This Harvest

7/12/2025

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Pennsylvania farmers are grappling with a tumultuous harvest season, battling the dual threats of record rainfall and scorching heat. These extreme weather conditions have led to crop delays, soaring costs, and heightened food safety worries, especially for wheat. As they near the crucial harvest, farmers are urgently focused on maintaining soil health and keeping pests at bay.

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Story summary

Pennsylvania farmers are grappling with a tumultuous harvest season, battling the dual threats of record rainfall and scorching heat. These extreme weather conditions have led to crop delays, soaring costs, and heightened food safety worries, especially for wheat. As they near the crucial harvest, farmers are urgently focused on maintaining soil health and keeping pests at bay.