US Government Boosts Apple Purchases Amid Market Challenges
TL;DR
The U.S. government is purchasing a record amount of apples for the second consecutive year due to a lack of consumer and processor demand. This surplus has led to difficulties for apple growers in finding markets for their produce, causing some to exit the industry altogether.
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