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Weathering The Whims Of A Dry And Wet Summer On North Carolina Farms

By Paul Foster
Published August 31, 2024 at 2:51 PM EDT
North Carolina peach orchards have survived both the dry June and wet July. In Richmond County, tree branches are heavy with fruit, and according to extension agent Anthony Growe, peach farmers have more yield than they can harvest.
Jane Winik Sartwell
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Carolina Public Press
North Carolina peach orchards have survived both the dry June and wet July. In Richmond County, tree branches are heavy with fruit, and according to extension agent Anthony Growe, peach farmers have more yield than they can harvest.

Drought conditions were terrible across the state in June. However, July was quite different with most of the state receiving a significant amount of rain. Carolina Public Press Reporter Jane Sartwell shared the good and bad of NC Farms, when it comes to corn, soybeans, and tobacco. This was an August 2024 interview.

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Weathering the whims of a dry and wet summer on NC farms

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Paul is a broadcasting and public relations veteran, having worked mostly in radio as well as television, news, marketing and higher education. His radio experience includes writing and reporting news, announcing both music and talk shows, management and sports play-by-play. He fully believe all types of music have the freedom and opportunity to be played and heard. Paul is a native of the region.
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