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The on-and-off cold spells going on right now in North Carolina are particularly dangerous for some crops.

Moore County peach farmers worry that on-and-off cold temps could hurt crop

Moore County famrers concerned over cold temps damaging peaches

PACKAGE OF FEES AIMED AT SHORING UP TRANSPORTATION FUNDING. >> WELL, THEY OFTEN HOLD OFF AND ON COLD SPELL THAT WE HAVE EXPERIENCE RECENTLY ARE PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS FOR SOME CROPS, WARM TEMPERATURES IN FEBRUARY CAUSED SOME PEACH TREES IN MOORE COUNTY TO BLOSSOM A LITTLE TOO EARLY. WRAL. FAYETTEVILLE, REPORTER GILBERT BAYS, TALK WITH ONE FARMER WHO SAYS 50% OF HIS CROP HAS BEEN DAMAGED. >> WELL, THIS PEACH ORCHARD HERE IN MOORE COUNTY HAS BEEN IN THE WILLIAMS FAMILY FOR 5 GENERATIONS. THEY GOT AN IDEA OF WHAT TO DO WHEN THE WEATHER GETS COLD. THEY HOPE THE WIND BLOWS. BUT WHEN IT DOESN'T, THEY CRANK UP THE OLD WINDMILL. >> THE KWAME FARMS HAS A WIDE VARIETY OF PEACH TREES IN EAGLE SPRINGS. THESE WINDMILLS ARE SUPPOSED TO MOVE THE AIR AROUND THE TREES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FREEZING TEMPERATURES WHEN IT WARMED UP 2 MONTHS AGO. IT CAUSE SOME OF THE PLANS TO BLOSSOM. THE RECENT FREEZING TEMPERATURES DAMAGE MOST OF THOSE BUDS. THE RICH MAY'S THE EARLY VARIETIES. AND THERE'S SOME OF THOSE ON THE OTHER SIDE. THEY'RE NOT LOOKING TOO GOOD. MURRAY WILLIAM SAYS THEY CAN WATER THE TREES DURING A DROUGHT. >> BUT BATTLING FREEZING TEMPERATURES ON A LARGE FARM IS A CHALLENGE WE HAVE ABOUT 50 ACRES OF PEACHES AND HOW MUCH DAMAGE AGAINST ME. WE'RE ESTIMATING ABOUT A 50% LOSS RIGHT NOW. AS OF RIGHT NOW AT THE CRAFT HALF THE CRAFT, FEBRUARY MARCH AND APRIL ARE THE CRITICAL MONTHS FOR PEACH FARMERS DURING THAT TIME, WILLIAM SAYS THEY PROBABLY LOOK AT MORE WEATHER MAPS THAN MOST METEOROLOGISTS ARE PROBABLY SO. MY FATHER-IN-LAW, HE'S THE EXPERT. HE KNOWS EXACTLY WHICH APPS TO LOOK AT IT. HE KNOWS. >> AND TELLS US WHEN THE SET OUR ALARMS FOR. SO WHAT DOES THE DAMAGE MEAN FOR CONSUMERS KNOW WILL HAVE PEACHES THIS YEAR? WE SAY WE'VE LOST ABOUT 50%. >> WE'LL HAVE PEACHES THIS YEAR FOR A PRODUCE STAND. >> WE MIGHT NOT BE SELLING THEM WHOLESALE TO OTHER GROCERY STORES. LOCAL GROCERY STORES ARE GREAT TO >> SUPPORT US. SO THIS SPEECH LOOKS GOOD AND IS GOING TO SURVIVE THE FARMERS HOPE THAT THE EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER IS OVER. SO THE REST OF THE ORCHARD, WE'LL DO THE SAME IN MOORE COUNTY, GILBERT BAYS, WRAL, NEWS AND WILLIAMS THINK THAT THEY'RE GOING TO BE OK WITH TONIGHT'S LOW TEMPERATURES. BUT JUST IN CASE

Moore County farmers concerned over cold temps damaging peaches

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Peaches

Bagged and loose peaches sold nationwide have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. 

Expanded peach recall now includes loose and bagged peaches nationwide

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This easy, delicious recipe showcases tomatoes, peaches and cucumbers, which all are in season.

Recipe: Fresh tomato and peach salsa

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Peaches are in season in North Carolina, which means it's time to add the juicy fruit to your meal plans.

In season! 6 delicious peach recipes

Slow cooker peach pie filling

Peaches get the leading role in this recipe.

Recipe: Peach crumble pie

Peach crumble pie

Events this week: Peach beer, summer wine dinner, chicken wing contest

Chicken wings

This recipe makes for a super easy dessert or treat. Ripe or not-so-ripe peaches will do.



Recipe: Roasted peaches

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Peach Day is this week at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

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Thursday, July 12 is Peach Day, and the State Farmers Market in Raleigh is celebrating.

Farmers and shoppers are celebrating one of North Carolina's most popular crops on Thursday -- peaches!

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We already know that peaches are sweet and delicious -- but according to WRAL's Dr. Allen Mask, they're full of health benefits.

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Midtown Farmers Market July 13, 2013

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