Flooding Taking Toll on Organic Prices

"MILWAUKEE -- The recent flooding in southern Wisconsin means consumers could see fewer organic fruits and vegetables at farmers markets this summer, driving up grocery store prices this fall.

An executive at Organic Valley in La Farge said a large portion of the organic corn and grain farmers use to feed their livestock was destroyed by flooding. It's too late in the season to replant, said Eric Newman.

Newman said that means feed is likely to be in shorter supply and more expensive in the fall, when farmers in cold states such as Wisconsin stop grazing their animals."

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