BANGOR DAILY NEWS • July 5, 2023
Plagued by drought a few years ago, farmers would now likely give their right arms for a dry field. Persistent rain has affected crop planting, landscape work and recreation across the state, and It could lead to significant losses for Maine’s hay producers — up to half their income for some. In Aroostook County, farmers halted potato planting for about three days in May due to wet conditions. Constant rain closed ATV trails until after Memorial Day, and hunters may see fewer partridge because of the wet spring. The weather is also affecting hay, which is crucial for livestock forage.