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Micro Burst in Idaho devastates famous Beck's Cantaloupe crop

written by

Pamela Rozsa

posted on

July 17, 2024

June 2024 storm destroys crops and impacts quality of seasonal cantaloupes. 

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"The NWS report revealed the damage is consistent with a wet microburst. The storm's powerful straight-line winds flattened wheat and corn crops, ripped aluminum siding off outbuildings, and flipped over a small shed and a camper. Ten power poles were shattered at their bases, but they had already been replaced at the time of the survey." Headline news captures hurricane/tornado like Micro-Burst event that is devastating to Beck's crops and more! Want to learn more:

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