Farmers reeling from back-to-back disasters threatening this year's crop yields: 'We're dealing with a double whammy'

Farmers reeling from back-to-back disasters threatening this year's crop yields: 'We're dealing with a double whammy'

Fruit growers across Texas are facing new challenges as shifting weather patterns disrupt the conditions their crops rely on. Warmer winters and sudden spring freezes are interfering with the timing of fruit production for crops like peaches and plums, as The Gilmer Mirror reported. These changes are leading to smaller harvests and creating more uncertainty for farmers — and for the communities that depend on their produce. What's happening? Fru…