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Fruit Kill Weather Shrivels Kansas Orchard Crops
Fruit growers across Douglas County report severe losses after a brutal winter and subzero snaps. Gieringer of Edgerton and Vertacnik of Lawrence say peach and apple crops are down 60 to 90 percent respectively, while extension agent Jennifer Smith notes widespread fruit set failure mainly in apples and peaches due to a winter kill pattern.
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Frank Gieringer
Gieringer
Edgerton
Lawrence
David Vertacnik
Vertacnik Orchard
Jennifer Smith
Douglas County
Kansas
Richard Gwin
Journal-World Photos
Kaw Valley
Vertacnik