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Farmers across the U.S. are facing challenges from extreme weather. From intense heat and drought roasting crops to rain-delayed harvests, many who grow the food we rely on are having to find new ways to adapt. For some, that means going high-tech, using sensors that can tell them when their plants need more water or fertilizer. WSJ\u2019s Jala Everett looks into how modern sensors are changing the world of farming and how some sensors the size of \u201cbandages\u201d could deliver even more precise data from individual plants.\n\n\n\nFurther reading:\xa0\n\nFive Farming Technologies Tackle Climate Change Threats\xa0\n\nWidespread Drought Creates Winners and Losers in U.S Agriculture\xa0\n\nHarvesting Crews Hustle to Bring In Wheat Crop Hit by Drought, Late Rains\xa0\n\nThe Environmental Upside of Modern Farming\xa0\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices