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A severe thunderstorm hit the Yuma, Arizona growing region early afternoon Tuesday, September 8th that recorded as much as 5.83 inches of rain in some areas. 

• The Yuma, Arizona growing region is the main growing region in the winter for iceberg, leaf, broccoli, cauliflower and tender leaf items that will begin harvest in November
• The planting process for early November harvest has already begun, heavy flooding and muddy field conditions will potentially disrupt early harvest 
• The beginning part of the Yuma season in November is expected to be impacted by this weather event

Markon will update as we get more information.

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