Florence Path

North Carolina corn farmer Darren Armstrong is racing to harvest as much as he can before potentially the worst storm in 64 years hits the state.

It’s already one of the busiest times of the year for U.S. growers as they reap what they sowed in the spring. Now, Armstrong and scores of other crop,

By the time the rain begins, roughly three-quarters of his corn ought to be harvested. Another 700 to 1,000 acres could also be left standing, uncovered to the belting wind and rain. His household has soybeans rising on one other 4,500 acres, and that crop received’t be prepared to reap for one more month. His farm is in Hyde County, which is correct on the coast, and his soybeans additionally might should endure the “salt spray” the storm carries with it from the ocean.

Sullivan, 56, mentioned he’s most likely been by means of a dozen hurricanes. Safety of his household is his high concern as Florence bears down. But he feels higher ready than 25 years in the past.