Hurricane Crosses Florida, Growers Stunned by Helene

It is estimated that over three days, 40 trillion gallons of water fell on the southeast from Helene and preceding storms, which is enough water to fill Lake Tahoe. Growers are still assessing damage, but tomato and sweet potato growers report significant losses in the Carolinas and Tennessee. Many regional and local growers are also reporting catastrophic crop losses. Read more here.