Arkansas fruit growers are not so sweet on Mother Nature these days.
The late winter and early spring freezes have created a mess around the state s orchards and vineyards. And some are looking at total losses.
Prices could increase due to the lower supply expected, especially for peaches. Peaches have been hurt the worse as far as how much fruit will be out there, said Amanda McWhirt, extension horticultural crop specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. We re not sure exactly how it will impact pricing, but we expect them to be in higher demand simply because less fruit will be out there. I m not sure how much growers will adjust pricing . It is still a fluid situation, and external costs are going up.
Valentine s Day is on the weekend this year and things could be a little more subdued with the ongoing pandemic. However, there are plenty of things you can still do with your significant other to help celebrate the occasion. For example, Have you ever been on an Arkansas Wine Tour?
Did you know Arkansas is the oldest and largest grape juice and wine-producing state in the southern United States? I mean you don t have to travel to California Wine Country to enjoy some great wine. There is nothing more romantic than taking a drive through the rolling hills of Arkansas. According to Arkansas.com, each year visitors from all over the country travel to the natural state to savor award-winning wines made right here in the natural state.