The litigation relates to the long-awaited ‘Cosmic Crisp’ apple, and was filed to protect WSU’s intellectual property rights.

With a focus on exports, apple breeders are seeking to capture the demand for red color and sweetness, while also hitting marks for storability and shipping.

The apple detective strikes again – this time locating seven more rare or lost varieties.

16 all-star apple varieties tip-off for the third year of the online competition.

With a limited domestic market, Kiwi farmers focus on quality, red color to maximize returns.

Yield estimation, multi-row spraying part of the discussion during IFTA tour; seen as next steps in orchard management.

While availability is widespread in the states, the popular pome fruit is a managed variety for Kiwis.

Jimmy Zingler looks over a young planting of ‘Aztec Fuji’ and says “We’ve put a lot of investment […]

Dormant sprays of herbicide can be a part of resistance management plans.

The third release in the non-browning line, ‘Fuji’ has been approved for planting.

The 2018 class will hit the ground running on March 15 as part of USApple’s Capitol Hill Day.

Kasumin bactericide now labeled for use on apples and pears; cherries and walnuts expected to be OK’d in coming months.

Respondents to State of the Industry Survey say they plan to maintain production increases of recent years in 2018, though opinions on all the new varieties differ — and often conflict.

Fresh apple holdings as of Jan. 1 stood at 116 million bushels, nearly 20% higher than the five-year average.

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Domex Superfresh Growers celebrate launch of variety’s season by sending apple on a trip into the stratosphere.

Listeria found during routine sampling prompts action by Jack Brown Produce, Inc. of Sparta, MI, which markets for 10 growers on the state’s famous “Ridge.”

Most cultivated crops, if not all, are domesticated from their wild relatives. There is no exception in the case of apple.

United States Association of Cider Makers offers a look at 10 styles of hard cider in order to create uniform standards.