The erratic weather adding to the troubles facing Michigan's cherry growers is impacting farmers nationwide.

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Climate takes its toll on the 'cherry capital of the world'

This coverage is made possible in part through a partnership with Grist and Interlochen Public Radio in northern Michigan. Traverse City is known as “the Cherry Capital of the World,” and the Wunsch family has been growing the small stone fruit for six generations. The farm that bears their name sits on about 1,000 acres in the middle of Old Mission Peninsula, a spit of land poking into a bay at the northern end of Lake Michigan. This region has…

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The erratic weather adding to the troubles of Michigan's cherry growers is impacting farmers everywhere

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Climate takes its toll on the "cherry capital of the world"

This coverage is made possible in part through a partnership with Grist and Interlochen Public Radio in northern Michigan. Traverse City is known as "the Cherry Capital of the World," and the Wunsch family has been growing the small stone fruit for six generations. The farm that bears their name sits on about 1,000 acres in the middle of Old Mission Peninsula, a spit of land poking into a bay at the northern end of Lake Michigan. This region has…

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Climate takes its toll on the ‘cherry capital of the world’

Many cherry growers in the US are adapting to the difficult market and changing climate, planting different varieties or embracing high-density orchards with trees packed more closely together.

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While the state's peak of the cherry season comes in January, Tasmanian growers have been investing in newer varieties, many of which are grown to supply local pre-Christmas demand. The post Tasmanian cherry season begins appeared first on FreshFruitPortal.com. Keep reading

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Tasmanian cherry season begins

Whether topping a pavlova or eating them fresh, cherries have been a must-have at Christmas. However, a good cherry season isn’t always guaranteed. These...

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