Georgia Produce Loadings Take a Hit

On Tuesday, May 22nd, Tifton County vegetables were clobbered by a major hail storm, which apparently will wipe out most loading opportunities there for truckers.  The county’s 2,525 acres of watermelons, some of which were within 10 days of harvest, also were devasted.  Tifton County ships about 10 percent of the state’s watermelons.  Veggies receiving severe damage ranged from cantaloupe to sweet corn, peas, squash, peppers and cucumbers.