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Fewer potatoes, tomatoes produced; melons age quickly in southeastern Washington state
10/12/2021 10:51:29 AM



CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
AFFECTED AREAS:
Oregon
Washington
Franklin County, WA

Start Date: 10/6/2021 -  
The hot, dry summer affected the potatoes, which are less dense and odd-shaped. The yields were disappointing, too. The industry estimates were down maybe 10% in Washington and Oregon. The potatoes also will not store well. The tomato crop was down nearly 30% at a Franklin County, Washington farm. The melons grown there look weeks old within days of being picked. As dry as the soil is, the wheat crop will have to be dusted in this fall. Northwest News Network (Portland, Ore.), Oct 6, 2021
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