Oregon workers rush to repair packing facilities in time for onion harvest
The Capital Press reported that four feet of snow and ice crushed buildings and destroyed onions and equipment inside in January. Estimates place the total damage between $50 million and $100 million, including the loss of about 100 million pounds of onions - about 7 percent of this year's crop.
About 60 storage sheds and packing facilities either collapsed or sustained major damage this winter.
The onion industry is working quickly in order to be ready for the fall's expected 1 billion-pound-plus harvest.
source: ktvz.com
