 with the west central part of the state anticipating a 55 million pound crop. The harvest is already underway, especially in the northwest part of the state. WSJM reports that farmers in western Michigan are enjoying the calmer weather here at the start of summer to start harvesting tart cherries. David Shea, MNC News. One of us went to a casino last night. Was it John or was it Laura? Let me guess. Hmm.