Early Spring, Late Frost Damages Michigan Fruit Crop

An early warm-up to spring followed by freezing temperatures is creating a hardship for orchards in Michigan. The unpredictable weather caused a 90 percent loss in the apple crop in some areas across the state, according to Christine White, Michigan FSA state executive director. Juan Garcia, deputy administrator for farm programs said it could take several years to bounce back from a disaster like this. Read more (The Times Herald).