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Bad weather, pests, fungi and disease all formed a perfect storm, leading to what some growers say is the worst cherry season in memory.

U.S. lawmakers penned a letter earlier this month asking for a pause in hourly wage increases for H-2A workers. The effort was led by delegates from Michigan.

Michigan growers are expected to harvest about 32 million bushels of apples this season, as much as last year’s record-breaking crop. But so many apples can create other challenges.

This week on Points North, how climate change is causing diseases to thrive in Michigan’s fruit crops. Plus, winemakers Up North pursue more…

An unpredictable spring this year unnerved tart cherry growers in Michigan, because these cherry trees are especially vulnerable to extreme weather shifts made more likely by climate change.

Fruit growers have a new problem: they can’t buy enough young trees to plant in their orchards.This is especially true for cherry farmers in Michigan who…

From two big snow storms one week to temperatures flirting with 70 degrees the next, Michigan weather does its best to keep us on our toes. As we...

The spotted wing drosophila is a nasty invasive fruit fly that's turning into a nightmare for Michigan berry growers. Blueberries and cherries are...