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2011 Blueberry crop down in Illinois

Illinois and Michigan blueberry growers are reporting that poor weather during the critical pollination period resulted in less fruit setting on. Illinois-grown blueberries are still weeks off, Central Illinois grown ones won’t be ready until July. So, when they finally arrive at the market, snap them up, there won’t be many.

Yeah, about the ones at the farmers market last week — NOT from Illinois.

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