西密歇根州农民因低产量和设备问题而挣扎, West Michigan farmers struggle with low yields and equipment issues due to a dry, hot summer.

西密歇根州农民面临严酷的秋天收获, 原因是夏季干燥, 气温高、雨量少, West Michigan farmers face a tough fall harvest due to a dry summer, with high temperatures and lack of rain stressing crops like soybeans and reducing yields. 农民说它无法取代自然降雨的好处。 Despite using extensive irrigation, farmers say it can't replace natural rainfall's benefits. 干燥条件还损坏了设备,包括过热引起的连燃火灾,而灰尘则使维修需求恶化。 Dry conditions have also damaged equipment, including a combine fire caused by overheating, while dust has worsened maintenance needs. 尽管如此,农民仍然决心完成收获。 Still, farmers remain determined to complete the harvest.