Anna King

Jason Vander Kooi near Mount Vernon, Washington, said flooding is the number one fear for farmers in his area.

Vander Kooi's farm is still dry, but some of his neighbors had to move their herds.

Milk cows can get stressed out when their milking times change, he says.

Vanderkooy's farm is in the same area where tens of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes.

For NPR News, I'm Anna King.

Many wine grape growers throughout the Northwest are set to drop a lot of fruit, leaving it to rot.

Why?

They're dealing with slow wine sales, reduced exports, and a shift in consumer preferences.

Tom Walliser is a grower in the Walla Walla Valley.

He's seen fewer sales and several contracts canceled this year.

That leaves Walliser with tough decisions.

Like many wine grape growers, he says he hasn't decided what to do for the next growing season.

For NPR News, I'm Anna King in Walla Walla, Washington.