KALAMAZOO — Halloween's more than a month away, but consumers seeking fresh Jack-o-lanterns for the holiday might want to plan to shop early. Southwest Michigan's pumpkin crop isn't the best this year ...

Pumpkin lovers, it’s time to stock up. Poor growing conditions and significantly lower-than-normal yields of processing pumpkins used for baking mean that the popular canned pumpkin brand, Libby’s 100 ...

Alan Walters has jack-o’-lantern pumpkins on his front stoop — not carved, because the fruit wouldn’t last long if it was. He has a couple of blue Jarrahdales, too, edible pumpkins known for their ...