LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A bright spot for apple farmers in Michigan, the forecast for the 2020 harvest is not only bright, but will compare well with last year’s crop.
About 22.5 million bushels are expected to be picked this year, a similar total in 2019.
Apple growers suffered little to no damage from the cold weather in May, according to the Michigan Apple Committee, with honeycrisp apples expected to have very good numbers.
Michigan is the 3rd largest apple producer in the country.
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