After a prolonged period of drought, the abundant rainfall recorded in southern Spain over the past few months is causing another problem to agricultural producers. Many plantations have become so muddy and waterlogged that it is almost impossible to work in them. The problem, which has already affected crops like carrots, could also take a toll on red beet, as it is impossible to step on the fields where it is grown, despite the fact that the product is ready to be harvested. Producers in the Cadiz area say that "the situation causes the harvesters to get stuck and to be unable to do their job, and the little they manage to harvest is often damaged or so muddy that it's near impossible to use it." If the rains continued during the next few days, there could even be a shortage of red beet, as Spain is one of the largest producers in Europe. At the moment, it seems that the weather is good, but on Wednesday and Thursday, heavy rainfall is expected again. Source - http://www.freshplaza.com