Metro East farmers look for all ways to beat the heat amid lack of rain


Farmers are still reeling after a rainy spring and an already-dry summer makes it hard to keep up with the season.

At Theodora Farms in Godfrey, Illinois, General Manager Kris Larson says they're just trying to stay ahead of the hot temperatures.

"A lot of the crops we plant for the summer are very heat tolerant. But they also need water," Larson said.

Larson said they've tried to plan ahead with the most efficient ways.

"We installed irrigation access points throughout the farm to make sure…

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