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Michigan fruit growers face record losses in 2012

Michigan farmers are now reaping the unpleasant harvest of our strange Summer in March with losses in excess of 90% for many crops. 2012 losses for apples, asparagus, blueberries, sweet & tart cherries, peaches and juice grapes in Michigan are estimated at $223.5 million - over 60% of the total value.

Also see: 2012 Michigan Notable Books, Yooper Secession and a 71% reduction in Great Lakes ice coverage.

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Michigan fruit growers face record losses in 2012
Michigan farmers are now reaping the unpleasant harvest of our strange Summer in March with losses in excess of 90% for many crops. The United States Department of Agriculture puts the 2012 losses for apples, asparagus, blueberries, sweet & tart cherries, peaches and juice grapes in Michigan at $223.5 million - over 60% of the total value.

Great Lakes ice coverage down 71% in past 40 years
A lack of winter ice is increasing evaporation which can harm our economy by affecting shipping and can also pose big problems for species like whitefish that rely on ice cover for spawning. A new study has found that Great Lakes ice coverage has decreased by 71% in the past 40 years.

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