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Weld County farmer says hail storms threaten crops, livelihood, and tradition
A third-generation Weld County farmer, Dave Petrocco, highlights the threats posed by hail storms to Colorado crops, livelihoods, and farming traditions. Jack Buffington of the University of Denver notes that Colorado agriculture faces pressures from extreme weather, fertilizer costs, and equipment expenses, though grocery prices may remain unaffected.
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