Coffee Rust Disease Affecting Costa Rican Crops

Many Costa Rican coffee producers are concerned about the effects the "La Niña" phenomenon caused on crops. The country has been facing 4.5 months of heavy rains that have caused floods and enabled the growth of fungus that damages crops. Coffee has been affected by the Coffee Rust Disease, causing damage to the plantations. Producers hope the weather will stabilize so Costa Rican crops can return to normal production levels.