With consistent heat and wind flowing through the Pembina Valley this past week, farmers are waiting on rain to rejuvenate their fields.

Morris area farmer, Gord Snarr, said early seeded crops are looking good, while late seeded crops are suffering from lack of moisture.

Though the heat has slowed the growth of crops, an upside to the dry conditions is that weeds are keeping more of a distance, according to Snarr.

The wind has made it difficult for farmers to time their actions properly, and spraying does not seem to be an option with recent gusts challenging producers.

As far as pests are concerned, Snarr said he has seen a few but no damage has been done to the crops as far as he can tell.

For now, rainfall is the most important thing, he said.