WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2022 |
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Tart cherries being processed into pie filling at Great Lakes Packing Co. in Kewadin, Michigan on July 28, 2022. Learn more about Michigan's most famous crop in the new documentary below. |
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Rotten Times for Tart Cherries: Is Michigan's most famous crop in jeopardy? |
A new documentary: Our video team members at MLive always put their all into the short documentaries they produce, examining issues important to Michiganders. In the past, they've looked at the deadliest Great Lake, the state's bottle bill and environmental justice. This time, they explore the world of tart cherries and why the crop could be in jeopardy. Watch it here. Are the tart cherries in trouble? The industry is dealing with supply chain issues, staffing shortages, climate change and a lack of production facilities. We talked to growers and other experts to get the story on Michigan's most profitable crop. More fruit news:Michigan ranks third in the U.S. for apple growing, and this season is better than the last. |
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October is set to be wet (and full of beautiful autumn colors). |
November rain? Nope! Think again.As we transition from summer weather to winter weather in Michigan, October ends up being a wet month. And it is always more rainy for those on the west side of the state. Mark Torregrossa has more info here. Routes for fall leaf peeping: There are so many fantastic spots for checking out the autumn foliage in Michigan. If you are looking for suggestions, we have some great routes here in the Gaylord area. Oh, and while you are there, you really should check out the elk herd.
Another beautiful autumn sight: One of the year's most lovely meteor showers is going to be lighting up the October sky all month long (and into early November). |
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That's all for Wednesday morning. |
Well, that is all from the Morning Briefing for Wednesday, but that doesn't mean it is all the news for today. Don't forget, you can find the latest Michigan news at MLive.com. Have you become an MLive subscriber? It's an easy way to support the work of local journalists like the ones whose work you see here each morning. I'll see you back here tomorrow for another batch of Michigan news. Until then, take care.
— Jessica Shepherd |
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