Farm losses near record as crops wither in heat
Florida farmers face severe drought with about 12 000 growers statewide losing roughly 80 million dollars in crops. Corn hay peanuts cotton watermelons and soybeans are hit hard with replanting and potential price spikes in fresh produce. Officials warn milk yields may drop and fuel broader regional agricultural impact.
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Asparagus growers in Yakima face a hard season
Unusually warm late April sped early harvests and high prices at 55 to 60 cents a pound, but by early May prices fell to 30 cents. California’s cool weather delayed its crop, flooding the market. Even as prices rebounded, the surge could not reverse the downturn for Yakima Valley producers. Andrus & Roberts Produce in Sunnyside warned losses if prices dropped below 30 to 25 cents. Washington remains the top U.S. producer.
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