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Dry stretch helps Michigan fruit, vegetable growers
Aug 28, 2017, 17:12 PM
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Recent dryness has mostly benefited Michigan fruit and vegetable growers.
The USDA says there were six days suitable for fieldwork last week, advancing peach harvest close to completion.
Celery in the west-central region is making good progress with few reported issues.
The harvest of plums, apples, pears, raspberries and blueberries continues, as does sweet corn and pepper harvest.
Winter squash and pumpkins in east-Michigan are sizing up nicely and gaining color.
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