California’s heat wave has caused an oversupply of melons, surpassing the demand.

2024-07-15 00:00

The melon supply has shifted from being packed in the desert region, which includes California's Imperial Valley and Brawley, and Yuma, Arizona, to California's Central Valley. "There is a significant heatwave moving through Central California, with temperatures reaching 110-115 °F," says Justin Bootz.

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