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He heard bamboo farmers say they could no longer rely on seasonal rhythms that once guided their crops, and started to read up.

Torrential winds, violent rain and flooding destroyed crops across the country's south.

The Agriculture Department projects the U.S. crop this year will surpass 11 billion pounds—nearly all picked by hand in brisk fall air.

With crops submerged and fields destroyed, many farmers will struggle to financially recover.

“Although we anticipate challenging conditions to continue in some markets, we are encouraged by recent moderation in cocoa prices, as well as promising signs for a strong cocoa crop this fall,” he said.