Apples & Pears
Apples are found to have a compound that reduces the risk of obesity, diabetes.
New president and CEO Cynthia Haskin has experience with Washington Apple Commission, takes over for Jim Allen.
Moneymakers — that’s what traditional apple varieties such as ‘Fuji,’ ‘Gala,’ and ‘Honeycrisp’ are often referred to in […]
Projects aim to elevate U.S. hard cider industry.
This growing season marked the 200th anniversary for Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co. in Louisiana, MO. Stark […]
Legendary apple grower Bill Evans, who along with his wife, Jeannette, farmed more apple acreage than any grower […]
USA Pears to host sampling events in 24 countries for 24 hours of continuous pear goodness.
Organization announces Korenna Wilson to take on the role of raising consumers’ awareness of apples benefits.
Jim Allen is stepping down at the end of the month as the longtime chief of the New York Apple Association.
Team aims to develop tools to predict, detect microbes in stored apples and pears.
Meanwhile, the nation’s dominant producer, Washington, revised its crop estimate upward.
Educational video illustrates how and why new varieties are developed.
The Apple Store in Green Bay, WI, fields calls about technical support or new releases.
While tree availability has been a challenge, you may find other options give you a similar result.
Armed with a $3.7 million grant, North Carolina State University researchers have the brown marmorated stink bug, which has been found in 43 states, in their cross hairs.
Consumers may want the latest and greatest varieties, but don’t forget there are some consumers – like me – who enjoy traditional varieties you may be considering ripping out.
Wet fall weather has washed off plant protection materials, leaving fruit susceptible.
The Northwest Farm Credit Services has released its quarterly Market Snapshot publications that look at the state of major agricultural commodities in the Northwest, including apples, cherries, onions, pears, and potatoes.
Amy Irish-Brown of Michigan State University Extension offers helpful tips for growers to help prioritize any lulls in harvest season.