Weld County farmer says hail storms threaten crops, livelihood, and tradition

A third-generation Weld County farmer, Dave Petrocco, highlights the threat of hail storms to Colorado crops, livelihoods, and agricultural traditions. Petrocco describes severe hail damage to crops and discusses economic pressures on farming, including weather events and rising costs. Jack Buffington of the University of Denver notes the strain on Colorado agriculture and local financial consequences from crop losses.