Hay baling was tough to get done last week

This week promises to be better

July 20, 2016 at 5:00 a.m.

by Randy Moll

Photo by Randy Moll This farmer was busy baling hay on the property of Thomas and Rochelle Ritz, just southwest of Gentry, on Thursday as the rain drops began to fall. Heavy rains last week made it difficult for farmers to cut hay and get it dried and baled before more thunderstorms hit. This week promises to be better haying weather, according to weather forecasts.
Photo by Randy Moll This farmer was busy baling hay on the property of Thomas and Rochelle Ritz, just southwest of Gentry, on Thursday as the rain drops began to fall. Heavy rains last week made it difficult for farmers to cut hay and get it dried and baled before more thunderstorms hit. This week promises to be better haying weather, according to weather forecasts.

WESTSIDE — While the rains last week made the grasses grow, cutting, drying and baling was a bit tough to fit in between the numerous thunderstorms and downpours. This week promises to be different.

According to the National Weather Service, the rain storms appear to be over for a bit and we can expect days of sunshine and hot weather through the weekend.

Forecasts include daytime temperatures in the 90s and night temperatures in the 70s through Sunday. No rain was in the forecast at press time.

While the temperatures may be a bit uncomfortable in the afternoons, there should be time for area farmers to cut, dry and bale the abundant hay crop if they weren't able to get it done in recent weeks.

General News on 07/20/2016