WATKINS GLEN (WENY) -- The dry conditions across the area have begun to have an affect on local crop growers. We spoke to a local winery to find out how they have been affected. The latest drought monitor shows abnormally dry conditions across the majority of the region and a moderate drought ongoing in the Finger Lakes. Lakewood Vineyards grape grower Dave Stamp isn't too worried as of now because grapes can sustain the lack of water longer than other crops because of their deep roots, but he did say if these conditions continue concern will grow.

"The condition of the crop is very nice. Everybody in the vineyard is very happy about that. We are also concerned of if this continues on it is going to have some lingering effects."

We also spoke with Dave about what type of different growing techniques they may have instituted.

"On some varieties we did drop a little crop. We keep the grown mowed a little bit, tighter to keep the grass from sucking up too much water, but other than that. That's all we can do," said Dave.

Dave also says he has noticed the crop have been lacking water because the leaves have looked a little leathery and hang down a bit. They have also felt hot which means the plant isn't moving enough water to cool itself down.

"If you look at the leaves they'll look a little leathery. Kind of hang down a little bit which means the vine is shutting down. Touching the leaf and if it feels very hot, that means the plant isn't moving enough water to cool itself down."\

Dave adds, the vineyard is dry farmed and they have not lost any crop at this moment because it is just too early to tell.

"No, we really haven't lost any crop. We may see a little bit smaller berry size which will result in a loss of crop, but right now it's too early to tell to early to really tell. If the season changes from here on out it'll be a whole different story."

Although the abnormally dry conditions have not been affecting the vineyards that much, other industries are feeling the impacts. Tomorrow, we will speak with a local farmer about the effects on his farm.