Apple harvest is underway for early varieties of Jonathans, Ginger Golds and Galas. Golden Delicious and Red Delicious harvest is just beginning with heavier volume expected late this week or next week. Processors are accepting a light volume of apples and many expect to start pressing this seasons crop next week or the following week. Many growers reported the apples didn t size as well as expected due to the lack of precipitation late in the season.
Sugar content is reported to be good.
Rain is needed as the area is very dry.