Harsh winter means poor Illinois peach crop
Customers shop for sweet peaches on July 13 at Flamm Orchards in Cobden, Ill. (Brian Munoz/St. Louis Public Radio)
When you think of summer foods, peaches may come to mind. Illinois, which traditionally grows hundreds of thousands of acres worth of peaches, is having a shortage of peaches, which made the fruit more expensive. Today, we discuss how the unexpected harsh winter from December has disrupted Illinois peach growing season.
Guests:
Raghela Scavuzzo
Executive Director, Illinois Specialty Growers Association
Austin Flamm
Farm Manager, Flamm Orchards
Jack Lanxon
Assistant Farm Manager, Eckert’s Inc.