Heat, drought slowing produce growth in West Tennessee
7/27/2022 3:31:59 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Business & Industry
AFFECTED AREAS:
Carroll County, TN
Chester County, TN
Crockett County, TN
Fayette County, TN
Gibson County, TN
Hardeman County, TN
Haywood County, TN
Henderson County, TN
Madison County, TN
Medon, TN
McNairy County, TN
Start Date: 7/22/2022
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A Madison County farm grows and sells its own and other locally grown fruits and vegetables, but the heat and drought are slowing produce growth and narrowing selection. Green beans and corn were scarce, for example. In addition, the cost of seeds, fuel and fertilizer was higher this year. The farm was actively seeking more produce to sell to have a better selection for its customers.
WBBJ-TV ABC 7 (Tenn.), July 22, 2022
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