The extreme heat has caused damage to many farm fields across the state.  Charlie Bennett, who farms in Durand near the Wisconsin border, explains just how bad it’s been.

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Bennett says the fields desperately need rain but it will take a large amount of it in order to save the crop.  Northwest Illinois got some spotty shower activity over the weekend, but another dry, 90-plus degree week is forecast for this week.  State and federal officials say farmers who experience loss may be eligible for assistance.