When fourth-generation farmer John Pulcipher took on the family’s cherry farm business full-time 16 years ago, he says the profits were fairly good for the crop, particularly for growers like him in ...

NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- The US Department of Agriculture has approved a federal disaster declaration for northwest Michigan's sweet cherry industry. This year, there was significant rainfall ...

In Detroit, comfort food is more than a meal; it’s a taste of home, tradition, and community. From hearty meatloaf to creamy ...

CENTRAL LAKE, MICHIGAN (Reuters) -The frost came in late April, sliding across the hills before dawn. Juliette King McAvoy stepped into the orchard, hoping the cold had spared the cherry buds. But ...

State Sen. John Damoose of Harbor Springs introduced a bill Thursday to make the cherry the official state fruit of Michigan. In 2024, Michigan supplied nearly 70% of all tart cherries grown in the US ...

Washington D.C.'s cherry blossoms, a gift from Japan, are expected to reach peak bloom between March 28-31. Michigan also celebrates cherry blossom season, with peak blooms occurring in late April to ...

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- With the National Cherry Festival right around the corner, it's time for an update on this year's cherry crop. Meteorologist Trevor Roubadeaux visited a ...

Glen Arbor-based retailer Cherry Republic has built a successful business around a fruit that company President Bob Sutherland calls a “ruby red morsel of joy.” For Cherry Republic, the tart cherry is ...

Now's the time to apply for National Cherry Queen ahead of looming deadlines, with the chance to win scholarships and more. The National Cherry Festival will be held June 28 to July 5, 2025, in the ...

This year's plentiful cherry season could end up the pits for some Michigan farmers as a good portion of the crop might end up left on the ground due to a lack of demand for the tart fruit. The ...