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A southern Ohio farmer says crop conditions have been inconsistent during harvest this year.

Greg Corcoran grows corn, soybeans and popcorn in Ross, Pike, and Scioto counties.

He says soybean yields haven’t been as high as he hoped because of dry conditions, but corn yields are looking good.

“What we’ve taken off has been phenomenal yields,” he says. “I’ve been really happy with the corn harvest this far.”

Audio: Greg Corcoran, Ohio farmer 

A West Central Ohio farmer faced similar challenges with soybeans this year

Josh Yoder says a cold spell early in the season slowed emergence in soybeans and dry conditions late in the season reduced yields.

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