Video: Wet, cold weather weakening Washington state berry crop

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Our La Niña winter is starting to show its affect on area crops.

Berry farmers in Whatcom and Skagit Counties are struggling to deal with unusually cold and wet weather. Some berry farmers report being about three weeks behind on their harvest.

"We are concerned," said Brad Rader, Vice President and General Manager of Rader Farms in Lynden. "If we don't start seeing some warmer weather and sunshine, we could get way behind." ...

Video: Wet, cold weather weakening Washington state berry crop – ‘We’ve never had to deal with this before in my lifetime’