Is N.J. apple picking dead for good? Here’s what farmers say amid devastating extreme weather.
A severe April cold snap destroyed over 78% of New Jersey's apple crop, resulting in approximately $66 million in losses for farmers.
More than 78% of the state's apple crop was eliminated by a three-day cold snap in April resulting in about $66 million in losses, experts said.
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