A stretch of dry weather in Michigan has kept irrigation systems going.
In its latest crop progress report, the USDA says a lack of moisture and above-normal temperatures have begun stressing crops.
Recent conditions have allowed the harvest of summer fruits to move further ahead of average.
Mid-season peach varieties are being harvested at a rapid pace with reports of good to excellent quality.
Tart cherry harvest is nearly complete in the Northwest, where timely rains and warm temps softened later harvested fruit.
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