cherries

Cherry trees need pollination in order to develop: More pollination means more fruit. Here's a look behind the veil

In partnership with Grist, a look at how northern Michigan's famous industry is coping with a changing climate.

This week: All of our reporters pile into the studio to recap the August primary. Plus, Michigan seeks aid for struggling cherry growers, after a terrible harvest.

This week: Hear from the Frankfort man sentenced for diverting the Platte River in 2022. A string quartet is popping up in unexpected places. And it was great spring for a tiny fruit fly that causes trouble for cherry farmers.

A lawsuit over state and federal water quality violations in Antrim County will move forward after a federal judge denied a motion to dismiss it.

Two stories about pressure: One on youth mental health in the Grand Traverse region, and the other about a local singer-songwriter feeling pressure to produce new work.

Fluctuating temperatures make it harder than normal for northern Michigan's cherry growers to plan for this year's crop.

The spotted wing drosophila poses a threat to soft fruit crops in northern Michigan, including tart cherries. Peters wants to fund research in this year's Farm Bill.

This week, we meet the hype man for the Traverse City Pit Spitters, in his final season with the team. Also, cherry farmers try to adapt to a changing marketplace.

As growing tart cherries becomes less viable because of pressures like imports, development and climate change, some farmers have found ways to adapt.