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Updated: 8:00 PM Aug 15, 2010
High Temperatures a Hassle for Growers in the Tri-State
Beating the heat isn't easy when you have a job that depends on a little cooperation from mother nature.
Posted: 7:58 PM Aug 15, 2010Reporter: Carrie Jones Email Address: carrie.jones@wsaz.com |
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KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Beating the heat isn't easy when you have a job that depends on a little cooperation from mother nature.
"Last year was too much rain, this year is too much heat," Marvin Edwards said.
The Mason County farmer says high temperatures have taken a toll on crops that depend on a lot of moisture, like cucumbers and green beans.
Even though farmers are losing their crops, the vegetables are still in high demand, so the prices have to be raised.
Last year, half runner beans were about $1.69 to $1.89 a pound. Now, they're going for about $2.25 a pound.
"I was in Ohio last week, and I saw beans at $80 a bushel," Edwards said. "We think we are high here, go north and see what they're paying."
The heat is also forcing crops like pumpkins to ripen a little earlier than usual. Some farmers say you could start seeing them at markets in about three weeks.
In Kentucky, the stifling weather is keeping tomatoes, grapes, and apples from developing properly.
This summer, anything that grows green is feeling the effects of the high heat.
Troy Anderson is in charge of upkeep at a golf course in Kanawha County. He's spent most of his hours at work trying to save the turf.
"It seems like one of those years that if you let your guard down for a few minutes, you end up losing grass," Anderson said. "The grass we use on the putting greens doesn't like temperatures above 85. It will survive, but it definitely doesn't like the heat."
Anderson says the problem isn't keeping golfers off the course, but he says expenses are up when it comes to maintaining the turf.
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It messes up outdoor marijuana too. Thank Dog we've got indoor grows going on everywhere!
Mr. Edwards let out a little known secret. Not everything that is sold at Capitol Market is grown locally. Even when the weather hurts local growers, vendors buy produce wherever they can get it cheap and label it local. In some cases, there is no difference in the quality from your local supermarket. The WV Department of Agriculture should put an end to buying and re-selling items at the farmer's market which are not grown in this state. People don't be duped into thinking you are helping the local farmer.
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