The recent rainfall that soaked western Kentucky will likely result in a successful corn crop for farmers.

Hopkins County Agriculture Extension Agent Jay Stone says although the amount of rain across Western Kentucky varied over the last couple of weeks, it will make a huge difference.

click to download audioStone says the timely rains this summer have diminished the need for farmers to use their irrigation systems.

click to download audioThe Christian County Mesonet recorded 1.51 inches of rain over the weekend, Trigg County recorded 1.23 inches, Caldwell County reported 3.67 inches, Todd County checked in with 1.43 inches, and Hopkins County had .19 of an inch.