The Honeycrisp apple variety is popular around the world but poses problems for producers. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Kait Thornton, a fourth-generation apple farmer in Washington state.

Those "fresh" apples at the grocery may be older than you realize! If you've ever wondered how supermarkets can stock ...

Consumer tastes and expectations have veered away from the creamy softness of the Red and Golden Delicious varieties. The Honeycrisp entered the market decades ago, as people sought a juicier, more ...

If you dream about having your own fruit orchard, take a cue from Gwyneth Paltrow’s homegrown apples – and why they might ...

They’re the most familiar of fruits, but how much do you really know about apples? Apples (Malus domestica) are members of the rose family (Rosaceae). So are crabapples, pears, apricots and cherries.

The apple has a long history as a beloved fruit in America. Stories of Johnny Appleseed, the enjoyment of apple picking, the deliciousness of apple pie, and the growing market for craft ciders are ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. In September 2020, I took my kids apple picking at a small, quiet orchard in Massachusetts called Windy Hill Farm. It was our first weekend away from home since ...

Apples are everywhere in the fall, and these recipes give you every reason to stock up. They showcase apples at their best, ...

Are there any apples on our tree this year?” my older daughter recently asked. “There are lots of ripe apples high in the tree,” my husband responded. I thought about past autumns when she and our ...

Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree ...