Organic corn and soybean crops are vulnerable to extreme weather at this stage of their development. Extreme weather is becoming more commonplace. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)
In early September, Hurricane Francine disrupted field work, but flooding was minimized due to dry conditions. Organic producers in the Sunbelt may face crop quality issues after 8-12 inches of rain from Francine, and up to 5-10 additional inches as the system lumbered from the Mississippi Delta to the Florida Panhandle.
Hurricane Helene made landfall on September 27, leaving a path of unprecedented destruction in its wake. Organic producers in Northern Florida and Georgia saw extreme…
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