Washington state: Early July Freeze Tempers Wheat Farmers' Optimism

Early July Freeze Tempers Wheat Farmers' Optimism: Region's Harvest Under Way After a Record-Price Year

Jul. 27--COLFAX -- Winds that fanned wildfires in Spokane two weeks ago delivered a cold slap to farmers.

Temperatures the night of July 10 dipped into the mid-20s and nipped spring crops across the Palouse.

"Even froze gardens in Pullman," said farmer Randy Suess, who said it's normal for temperatures to swing 40 to 50 degrees during the course of a day.