A combine rests in a cornfield along U.S. 127 north of Celina on Friday. Ag officials say many farmers will experience lower corn yields due to this summer's drought. Soybeans fared better than corn, especially in Mercer County. Many farmers had to suspend harvesting crops due to recent rain.
Ag officials in Mercer and Auglaize counties said they expect this year's overall corn yields to be down 25 to 30 percent due to the drought.
Overall Auglaize County soybean yields will be reduced an estimated 20 percent. [
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