Truffle hunters are getting record prices, thanks to drought

Mark Frauenfelder 2:19 pm Wed Apr 29, 2015

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One of the worst droughts in the history of Falls City, Oregon has greatly reduced the wild truffle crop. As a result, foragers are getting record high prices for the desirable black truffles. Watch the full episode of Unearthed on Friday, May 1 at 10:00 PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel.

Roy and Terry digging.

Roy and Terry digging.

Richey hikes to Truffle patch.

Richey hikes to Truffle patch.

Terry hiking in the woods.

Terry hiking in the woods.

Justin and Larry at their Command Center.

Justin and Larry at their Command Center.

Ty and Levi hike through a stream.

Ty and Levi hike through a stream.

Ty and Levi look at a waterfall on the way to the Emerald Forest.

Ty and Levi look at a waterfall on the way to the Emerald Forest.

Terry takes a rest from digging.

Terry takes a rest from digging.

Richey climbing in the trees.

Richey climbing in the trees.

Terry rests on a tree and watches Willamette River.

Terry rests on a tree and watches Willamette River.

Richey

Richey

Ty shows Levi his best truffle of the day.

Ty shows Levi his best truffle of the day.

Ty holding his best truffle of the day.

Ty holding his best truffle of the day.

Richey

Richey

Richey

Richey

Richey

Richey

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