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Virginia Beach farmers are breathing a sigh of relief as rain finally arrives—but it may be too little, too late for some crops. With drier soil than other Hampton Roads areas, farmers like Robert Vaughan report stunted soybeans and smaller sweet corn ears, while oddly, cantaloupes are tasting sweeter due to concentrated sugars. The dry spell is also making soil hard and clumpy, complicating prep for next year’s planting. Though irrigation helps with smaller crops, big fields rely on rain. This unpredictable weather underscores the constant struggle farmers face adapting to shifting conditions, balancing immediate needs with long-term survival.

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