Central Texas farmers are hoping they'll soon get some relief from the drought, which has plagued the region for the past several months. Recent rains have been welcomed but not enough. At a Farmer's Market in San Marcos this week, Lauren Newcomb talked with growers about their concerns:
Many local farmers say their crops are smaller this year and their profits are down. The reason -- the yearlong drought.
SB "I went from…"
Many farmers turned to drip irrigation as a way to sustain their crops. The recent rainfall was a welcome break.
SB "It has made…"
The long drought and extreme summer heat go into the record books as the worst ever, but area farmers say they're used to dealing with harsh conditions.
SB "It's just the…"
Farmers say irrigation sources are necessary during times like these.
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Farmers are hoping more rain will soak San Marcos in the near future.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Lauren Newcomb.
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