 We have a similar situation with Medicare. Congresswoman Virginia Fox is the guest on this weekend's edition of Carolina Newsmakers, heard this weekend on many of these NCN stations. Abnormally dry weather conditions are combining with hot temperatures to wreak havoc on corn and other crops. With 99 counties experiencing extended dry conditions, the state desperately needs a good soaking rain. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler tells NCN News corn has suffered the most.