Apple growers expect a slightly better harvest this year.
The U.S. Apple Association expects the national crop up
four percent to more than 247 million bushels.
USDA’s August estimate was two percent higher.
Production in the top state, Washington, is forecast up seven
percent and New York, number two, is down 10 percent.
Michigan grower Fred Leitz tells Brownfield a normal crop is expected in his state. “My crop personally looks just about two to three percent higher than last year which is just going to be right around average.”
Michigan, the largest producer in the Midwest, is forecast
at more than 25 million bushels, on par with 2018 and the five-year
average. The Michigan Apple Association
credits a cool, wet spring and hot July for the good crop size.
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