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FCC announces support for producers struggling due to the drought

The heat wave this week has temperatures ranging from 30 to 38 in parts of the prairies.

The heat continues to have an impact on crop and pasture conditions that have already been suffering from dry conditions and pest problems like grasshoppers and gophers.

The heat is also withering away at producer returns as the crop struggles in the field, leaving some producers expected to experience a cash shortfall.

On Monday, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) announced that it will be working with producers - crop, and livestock - that may be experiencing financial hardships.

Shannon Weatherall, FCC's vice president of operations says they'll be working with customers on a case-by-case basis.

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