The Pacific Northwest’s summer heat wave results in unfilled bins and smaller fruit, with some bright spots.

Washington growers seek to avoid planting costs, but is the decision shortsighted?

Michigan, the Midwest fruit production powerhouse that’s home to the ‘Motor City,’ may be throttling down on some fronts but is revved about what’s ahead.

Local growers are reporting their harvests are among the best they’ve seen in recent years.

Meanwhile, sales of ‘SweeTango’ expected to again thrive this fall.

Eat your heart out, Sir Isaac Newton. A team of scientists are on a mission to understand the growth and form of iconic fruit’s cusp.

A global leader in using moth sex pheromones for mating disruption, Gut developed IPM programs that reduced dependence on pesticides.

Reports indicate excellent fruit attributes, making for “remarkable” eating quality.

There are lots of ways to educate these days. Jon Clements was an early adaptor of using video to spread the word. More should join in.

See how Penn State researchers are lending a mechanical hand for preharvest tasks.

Chris Alpers, who already has experience testifying before Congress, takes the reins for 2021-2022.

USApple also launches new in-depth Apple Outlook Report that pegs 2021-2022 production at just more than 11 billion pounds.

Argonaute proteins prove to be the next generation in fighting bacterial disease.

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association forecast for the 2021 fresh apple crop is out. See how it compares to last year and 2019.

Despite their benefits, plant growth regulators should be used cautiously to enhance postharvest storability.

Valent BioSciences announces EPA registration of Accede plant growth regulator for effective thinning of stone fruit and apples.

If the U.S. had a national fruit, it would be the apple. Check out the impressive list of potential candidates for this year’s industry honor.

Annual national survey reveals the most difficult question remains: What to plant?

Learn why tandem treatments involving herbicides fare best against weeds in organically grown orchards.