The U.S. imports over a million tons of fresh cucumbers a year. Mexico is the second largest exporter of cucumbers in the world.
Every year, Americans consume more than 20 billion pickles, but recently, consumers have noticed some restaurants warning of a "national pickle shortage."The warnings from restaurants such as Firehouse Subs, local delis and others are generally bona fide, as both the U.S. Department of Agriculture and experts from North Carolina State University say that the combination of reliance on imports and extreme weather could impact supplies.
And cucumbers require a decent amount of precipitation, with growers suggesting the crops need about one inch of water per week during the season.Most of Mexico’s annual rainfall happens during the summer monsoon, but its varying levels of activity means the weather phenomenon is not a dependable drought buster.COCOA PRICES SURGE TO 44-YEAR HIGH AS EXTREME RAINFALL DEVASTATES CROP IN WEST AFRICAThe U.S.
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