Farmer Billy Augustine on the impact of North Carolina's Worst Summer Drought Since 2008 \ 7-18-2024

WPTF Afternoon News por WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

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North Carolina is experiencing its worst summer drought since 2008, with nearly 90% of the state in moderate drought or worse. The latest drought monitor report reveals a significant decline in crop conditions, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture rating almost three-quarters of the state's crops as poor or worse. Billy Augustine, founder of All-American Produce Company, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss the severe impact of the drought on farms across eastern North Carolina.

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