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Show Apple Harvest In Pull Swing Despite an unusually late spring Utah's apple harvest looks good. "This year's crop is expected to harvest between be-tween 48-50 million pounds," says Van Burgess, District Agricultural Inspector. About 80 percent of these apples are grown in Utah County. BURGESS says "Production is down, about 25 percent, due to an unusually late spring and because it is an alternate alter-nate bearing year for many orchards. Apples are running about one-fourth inch smaller in size, however their quality quali-ty and flavor is excellent." Four major varieties are grown in Utah. These include the red and golden delicious, excellent for eating fresh: the juicy and slightly tart Jonathan, used for applesauce or eating fresh; and the Rome Beauty, which is excellent for baking. "CONSUMERS are encouraged to buy Utah apples." says Burgess "because thev are known for their high quality and flavor." Most varieties can now be found at local retail stores and fruit and vegetable stands. The h irvest is expected to wind down by the first ot November, with Rome Beauties being the last variety nicked Burscss says. "Many variet.es will be placed ,n cold storage to be available later this winter. |