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Lehigh Valley fruit farmers still reeling from late‑April freeze

Temperatures dipped into the low 20s in late April after many fruit trees had already bloomed, leading to catastrophic crop losses and a much smaller harvest this autumn.

Published Sep 20, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Autumn in the Lehigh Valley is a time for many people to engage in apple picking fun. However, freezing temperatures in the spring have left slim pickings at many local orchards this fall.