Smaller and fewer pumpkins in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
10/7/2025 7:46:58 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Allegheny County, PA
Start Date: 7/15/2025
- End Date: 10/7/2025
An Allegheny County farmer irrigated heavily to keep his fruits and vegetables marketable despite ongoing drought. Pumpkins were smaller in size and yield than usual due to the drought. Bird damage to the apples was much more severe than usual.
WTAE-TV (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Oct 7, 2025
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