Apple growers wallop averages for the third year in a row. What does that mean for the industry?

Michigan growers are on track for a big apple harvest this year for the third year in a row. But...

Grand Traverse Band, other local groups oppose Sleeping Bear trail extension

There is growing opposition to the extension of a paved, multi-use trail through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.A local township,...

Michigan wine grapes benefit from hot, dry weather

This warm, dry weather isn’t great for a lot of fruit and vegetable crops. But wine grapes are one exception.Typically,...

Scientists identify top 10 most invasive species in Great Lakes

The Great Lakes has its fair share of aquatic invaders. Sea lamprey, zebra mussels and round gobies are some of...

Bills propose free hunting and fishing licenses for first responders

A package of bills in Lansing would offer free hunting and fishing licenses to EMS workers, firefighters, police officers and...