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Monday, March 04, 2013  Bacteria, drought, heavy crop load: It's been a disappointing year for the citrus crop in Florida

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Squirrel population boom frustrates fruit growers and irritates invaded homeowners

Monday, October 08, 2012  Spring freeze, drought leave corn maze, orchard operators worried about fall tourism season

Monday, August 13, 2012  A warmer-than-normal March followed by some below freezing nights will impact the number of apples available at many orchards across the state this year. But what's a bad outlook for downstate could be a profitable situation for northern Michigan farmers.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Nestled on the shore of Lake Michigan, the village of Frankfort takes up a little more than a mile from one end to the other. But the town that hardly takes up much space holds a special place in the hearts of those who call it home.

Monday, April 09, 2012  Loy Putney, a fruit grower in Benzie County wants to reuse a vacant motel in Village of Elberta and transform it into new living space for his workers. But Village council members are denying his requests.

Monday, March 26, 2012  As we go bed Monday night, area fruit growers are working hard to protect their orchards, trying to keep the early tree buds from freezing.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  More than 400 cherry trees have been cut down and destroyed at Legacy Orchards.

Monday, October 10, 2011  A stretch of warm and dry weather is helping farmers with the harvest and extending the summer season for the tourist business.

Monday, May 11, 2009  A cherry orchard in Leelanau County was prepared for the spring frost that moved in over night, but there was still some damage done to the crop.