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Crops progressing; rain showers spotty across state

Sue Roesler
Jul 11, 2023
Jul 11, 2023

Corn growing well — Corn is growing well at this farmer's field in North Dakota.

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After a couple years of drought conditions in some areas of the state, this summer has been a welcome sight for those North Dakota farmers.

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