Producers in Michigan help squash high demand for a fall favorite

Squash out of Michigan is in high demand! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many grocery shoppers are craving fall favorites.

This year’s harvest, which began in June, supplied an ample amount of squash to meet that demand. The acorn squash supply flooded this year’s market, meaning prices are down.

Butternut pricing is comparable to last year and spaghetti squash is slightly up.

One family-owned company in Michigan says labor costs continue to influence the pricing of specialty crops.

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