Climate change is coming for your pizza sauce

[Lethe200]

The 2021 heat wave had big consequences: By the end of the season, growers across CA delivered about 10 percent less than the expected tomato crop. That may not sound like a big deal, but it is, because the state grows 90% of the country’s canning tomatoes—the second most valuable produce product that CA exports. And even a 10% production drop left canners—who provide the tomatoes that become pizza sauce, pasta sauce, and ketchup—in a tight spot: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/climate-change-is-coming-for-your-pizza-sauce

 

[Don M.]

Between climate change and these soaring fuel costs, I suspect there will be quite a few food shortages in coming months. Locally, we have huge farms that normally grow corn, but this year most of them are seeing little activity....just huge grass and weed fields. And then, there is the Avian flu which has shut down most of the huge chicken and turkey farms. I expect that between fuel and food prices, the next several months will be taking a toll on most peoples budgets.

 

[Aunt Bea]

The odd thing about all of these shortages is that there always seems to be enough if you are willing to pay a higher price for the item.

 

[Alligatorob]

Grow my own tomatoes and make my own sauce.

Thanks @Lethe200 this gives me one more justification for all the work.