Why the Apples Are Small and the Return of the Blue Jay

I've noticed that small apples have been appearing at supermarkets and farm markets lately. I found myself wondering why they have been so small these days. I've never had the chance to ask a specialist. I could have asked someone at a farm market, but I hesitated to ask such detailed questions of the growers and experts I respect so much. I always feel a great deal of appreciation for farmers.

One day, while reading the local news as usual, I came across an interesting headline that said "Tiny Giants: Why Honeycrisp Apples Appear Smaller Right Now." Wow, that was exactly what I wanted to know! Surprisingly, the person being interviewed was the very specialist I had wanted to ask at the local farm market. What a coincidence! The answer to my question was coming to me through the article.