BROWNFIELD – Last week saw some unusual weather hit the county with some much-needed rains, but that also brought cold temperatures and a hail storm. The weather for many can be a welcomed guest, especially if it rains during a time of drought, but what was not welcomed was the hail.
An area the hail can do significant damage in less than five minutes is in the vineyards. Hail can either severely damage a small crop or do very little damage to a much bigger crop, as was the case for two different vineyards with Alta Loma Vineyard, and Reddy Vineyards ...