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When Nature Strikes Farming | Parkersburg News
When Mother Nature throws a tantrum, farmers like Lyndsay Biehl Mercer at Wildroot Flower Co. feel it in full force—hail, wind, and rain can obliterate delicate blooms before they even bloom. With greenhouses secured and harvests rushed, much of their operation remains exposed, leaving them vulnerable. Crop insurance barely scratches the surface of losses, forcing them to absorb the brunt. Prolonged rain bends stems, ruins blooms, and delays sales, while stronger storms—especially in early summer—have become the new normal. Cleanup after a storm can take days, involving plant trimming, stem…
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