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Weird Spring Weather Impacting Michigan Apple Crop

DETROIT (AP) - A warmer-than-normal March followed by some below freezing nights will impact the number of apples available for self-picking at some orchards across the state.

About 3 million bushels of Michigan apples will be harvested this year compared to a typical crop of about 25 million bushels.

State officials estimate that about 90 percent of Michigan's apple crop has been lost.

Call before you go - you can find a list from our 'Best Of' places to pick fresh fruit HERE.

(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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