Alabama Farmers Hit by Early Freeze

0:00Alabama farmers are dealing with damage from a recent freeze that hit early fruit crops hard. Producers reported big losses to early peaches and plums across several areas, with some blueberry varieties also taking a hit. Strawberries and set sumas mostly dodged the worst of it, though a few growers saw minor bloom damage. Stay agriculture leaders warn that these freezes can really hurt specialty crop growers. They're urging everyone affected to report losses right away to their local farm service agency office. That helps track the damage and opens doors to federal aid if available. Farmers should keep a close eye on their fields since the full picture could take days or even weeks to emerge. Officials are standing ready to assist as assessments continue. That wraps Birmingham News. Today brought to you with AI.