June 2021 was wetter and cooler than normal across a lot of the region. The only areas with temperatures warmer than normal were eastern Virginia, southwest Georgia and central Florida. The wettest spots were in western Alabama and eastern North Carolina, while dry conditions were present in western NC and Virginia and parts of southern Florida. The wet and cool conditions are increasing the amount of fungal diseases on crops, but overall most farmers seem pleased with the amount of rain they have gotten.

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