ITHACA, N.Y. — When temperatures dropped below freezing two weeks ago, it created a mix of uncertainty and panic for some farmers growing fruit trees. John Reynolds, who owns Daring Drake Farm in Ovid, said only 25% of his cherry crop survived the late frost. His apricots and plums also suffered. However, this might actually be the farm’s best year for pears so far. Reynolds said he wishes there had been more damage in order to thin the crop. T…
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