THOMAS COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) - After weeks of dry weather in South Georgia, farmers and crops are starting to feel the brunt of having little to no rain.

This week’s drought monitor shows much of South Georgia in the severe drought category. People in the agriculture industry said the ground is hard and that’s having an effect on the equipment and harvesting process.

For farmers relying on irrigation, they’re spending more on power and water. For those relying on natural rain, crops like peanuts or cotton could feel the impacts.

Sydni Ingram of the UGA Extension Thomas County said reductions in crop yields are likely.

“We will likely see some yield reductions, maybe quality reductions in certain dry land fields, just depending on how severe the drought stress was.”

While farmers hope to

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