Dendric Estate co-owner Brendan Coyle said they harvested just under 15 varieties totaling around 2,000 pounds of apples from the research plot. The most substantial harvests came from nine types, ...

A team of researchers at Iowa State recently planted a two-year-old research orchard using a modified super spindle ...

The 2025 US apple crop is shaping up to be one of the largest in recent history, with total production forecast at 11.5 ...

The Malus coronaria learned to fight frost by blooming two or three weeks later than the trees that produce cultivated varieties of apples like Honeycrisp or Red Delicious. A key to protecting apples ...

Help your tree thrive by planting it at the optimal time. Planting an apple tree at the right time and place ensures years of beauty, growth, and homegrown fruit. Spring planting is most effective in ...

Apples rank among the world's most valuable fruit crops, with production spanning more than 100 countries. Some apple trees naturally develop into what farmers call 'spur-type' varieties -- compact ...

Massive production season after season has led to oversupply for the U.S. apple industry. While prices improved in 2024, they remained depressed as supply outstripped demand. (Capital Press file photo ...

Michigan is home to an estimated 850 family-run apple farms. Grab your bushels, Michiganders, it’s time to go apple picking.

Question: In my backyard I have apple, peach and apricot trees. Should I prune these three species the same way or take a different approach for each? Answer: Pruning is an important and necessary ...

Planting an apple tree at the right time and place ensures years of beauty, growth, and homegrown fruit. Spring planting is most effective in cooler regions, while fall planting is better suited for ...