Spring Freeze Causes Significant Damage to Virginia Fruit Crops
A severe spring freeze has caused extensive damage to fruit crops in Virginia, with some areas reporting up to 80% of their crops affected. At Cave Ridge, a vineyard in the region, all white grape buds were killed, although the vines survived. Preventive measures, such as protective sprays, were taken by growers, but the unexpected drop in temperature to 27 degrees rendered these efforts ineffective. The freeze has also impacted cherries and plums, leading to significant losses for local farmers. 
