The rain keeps coming, and some mid-Missouri farmers are soaking it up.
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The rain keeps coming, and some mid-Missouri farmers are soaking it up.

Date: October 27, 2009
By: Lauren Stenzel
State Capitol Bureau

Intro:  The rain keeps coming, and mid-Missouri berry farmers are soaking it up.
RunTime:  0:32
OutCue:  SOC

Wrap: Eighteen of the twenty-seven days in October have had precipitation, according to the National Weather Service.

Although the rain has been hurting some crops, it's not hurting berry farmers.

Greg Busacker (Boo-Sack-er), of SGB Farms out of Boone County says the rain has helped.

Actuality:  FARM.WAV
Run Time:  00:08
Description: "I think I'm done irrigating for the year. Last year, I even irrigated once or twice in November because it was pretty dry."

Busacker (Boo-sack-er) says the rain helped cut back costs on irrigation.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Lauren Stenzel.

Intro:  While the rain has been detrimental for some crops, it has helped save one in the mid-Missouri area.
RunTime:  0:31
OutCue:  SOC

Wrap: Local farmers' say the rain has helped with the regrowth of berry crops.

In 2007 some berry crops were damaged due to early freezing, according to the Farmer's Almanac.

Greg Busacker (Boo-sack-er), of SGB Farms in Boone County, says the rain has helped.

Actuality:  FARM2.WAV
Run Time:  00:07
Description: "You know, they're water loving plants. The roots are shallow and don't go much deeper than about 8 inches."

Busacker also says the rain decreases the need for irrigation, which is saving him and other farmers money.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Lauren Stenzel.