Michigan Apple Committee (2011 crop prediction) - June 27 reported estimate

from WNDU dot-com posting of this press story -- Holland, Michigan newspaper Sentinel

Officials in Michigan expect a big apple crop this year.

The Holland Sentinel reports Monday that the Michigan Apple Committee is estimating the state's apple crop this year will be about 28 percent bigger than average. Executive director of the Michigan Apple Committee Denise Donohue says they're predicting 25 million bushels.

Thunderstorms that brought heavy rain and damaging winds to the state earlier this year caused concern among some growers.

Michigan is among the nation's top apple-producing states.

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