Honeycrisp’s iconic crunch transformed the apple industry, but for the people who grow the finicky fruit, she’s ‘an absolute ...
On a remote island in Lake Michigan, some old apple trees could have very rare, never-before-discovered genes. And if they do ...
If there's a convenient time to appear relatively unannounced on a farmer's doorstep, that time is assuredly not mid-October. Case in point, Howard Taylor, stepping out of his Toyota Tacoma with a ...
Honeycrisp apples aren't what they used to be. This tasty alternative is perfect for an on-the-go snack or for adding to salads and baked desserts.
“The most important thing to consumers is texture,” Bowen said. “They might tell you sweetness is what they’re looking for in ...
At Ridgeview Orchards, grower Dan Dietrich has been experimenting with reflective fabric and mechanized picking platforms.
Apple season is in full swing in Utah — but not every tree can handle the state’s unique climate. Now, a little science is ...
Whatever way you slice it, there’s a lot of love for this fruit in Canada. But which apple variety is the most popular?
Apple orchards have changed. The large stout trees with thick gnarling branches of a few decades ago are now flimsy bushes ...
Move over, Honeycrisp. We asked apple growers, marketers, and breeders to share the new varieties they’re most excited about.
Apple picking should be on everyone's fall bucket list. Here's where you can pick-your-own apples in Rhode Island.
Orchardists say this year's harvest is providing high-quality fruit despite uneven yields caused by a host of factors.