But apple prices plunged 7.9%.
A Goldilocks year for applesIn general, apple prices dip in the fall, because that’s when they’re harvested and flood the market.
An apple orchard near Leavenworth, Washington state.
“We have a lot of volume, but I don’t know if we’re gonna be making any money this year.”Though gas prices have fallen, apple farmers have other rising costs, including labor.
To cope with rising costs and improve sustainability, many farmers have been making adjustments to how they operate, said Todd Fryhover, president of the Washington Apple Commission, which promotes the state’s apple industry.
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